The Wellness Calendar
Community Publication of Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s and Tobey hospitals
cancer programs
The following programs take place at The Oncology Center and are free of charge. Call 508-978-5858 for information.
A Helping Hand
A program introducing a number of complementary techniques to assist patients and their families in coping with a cancer diagnosis. Aromatherapy, therapeutic massage, relaxation techniques and meditation.
Opportunity
First Monday of the month
4 to 5:30 p.m.
For women who have completed their cancer treatment and now need support to help them get through the post-treatment period. Barbara Pacheco, LICSW, and MaryBeth Medeiros, RN, OCN, oncology nurse.
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education programs
Diabetes Self-Management
An American Diabetes Association certified program offering state-of-the-art diabetes self-management education for Types 1 and 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes mellitus. Call 508-679-7143
for more information.
Cost depends upon insurance coverage
Charlton, St. Luke’s and Tobey
Infant and Child CPR for Families and Friends
Pediatric CPR course covering techniques for newborns to 8-year-olds.
Center for Women’s Health
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$35/person, $50/two persons
Call 508-961-5445 for dates.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
$25 per person, includes AHA book
Call 508-679-7308 for dates and times.
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exercise & fitness
Aqua Kickboxing
Sundays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Six-week program
Kick, jab and splash into fitness. Enjoy combination movements that will increase cardio endurance and core strength. Join us to help you strengthen, define and tone. Call 508-999-2171 to register.
$35/6 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Ballroom Dancing
Beginners: Thursdays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. or Fridays, 6 to 7 p.m.
Advanced Beginners: Wednesdays, 8 to 9 p.m. or Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m.
Intermediate: Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. or Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m.
Waltz, Fox-trot, Swing and Cha-cha. Instructor: Lee Terry.
Call 508-999-2171 to register.
$45 per person/8 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Physician referral required
An ongoing, structured exercise and education outpatient program for individuals recovering from heart attack, heart surgery, heart disease or who are high risk.
Covered by most health plans
Charlton: 508-679-7076
St. Luke’s: 508-961-5460
Tobey: 508-273-4170
Somerset: 508-675-3202
Cardio Kickboxing
Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m.
Great cardiovascular workout while learning self-defense moves. Call 508-999-2171 to register.
$45/6 classes
Southcoast Wellness Center
Exercise Express
Have a certified personal trainer develop a customized fitness program for you to use at home, on vacation or business travel. Combine resistance exercises, stretching and Swiss ball exercises, exercise graphics and one hour of personal training. Call 508-999-2171 to set up an appointment.
$119
Southcoast Wellness Center
Feeling Fit
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Physician referral required
Individualized exercise program for those with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure and those who are overweight. For information, call 508-679-7076.
$50/month
Cardiopulmonary Rehab at Somerset
Fitness Testing
By appointment
Measure blood pressure, resting heart rate, body composition, flexibility, girth measurements and aerobic capacity. Call 508-999-2171 for an appointment.
Cost varies
Southcoast Wellness Center
Fitness Volunteer Program
By appointment
Volunteers wanted to participate in a four-week beginner exercise program. Participants must be between the ages of 30 and 70 and not currently exercising regularly.
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center
Maximize Your Performance
By appointment
Physician referral required
$25/30-minute session
Improve your fitness level, be better at the sport you engage in and reduce your chance for injury. Participants receive a comprehensive evaluation of their fitness levels and a customized plan to reach their goals. Call 508-910-3434.
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth
PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise)
A land-based exercise program that takes place two times per week. Class will focus on stretching, cardiovascular and strengthening and arthritis education. Jodie Garie and Lynne Charbonneau, certified PACE instructors. Call 508-984-7226 for information.
$50/5 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Par-Formance Golf
Individualized program designed to address pain and physical limitations experienced during your golf game while improving your strength, flexibility, balance and swing. Call 508-910-3434 for an appointment.
$100 initial assessment, $200/8 sessions
S.P.O.R.T. Clinic, Mashpee Building
Personal Training
By appointment
Certified personal trainers are available for one-on-one fitness training sessions with Nautilus, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Weight training for golfers and private pilates sessions also are available. Includes a free consultation and fitness assessment. Call 508-999-2171.
$129/5 sessions
Southcoast Wellness Center
Pilates
Pilates combines the suppleness of yoga with the strength-building of weight work. Work on integration of body and mind to create balance in a small class. Class for all fitness levels and body types. Three levels of classes available. Call 508-999-2171.
$90/6 weeks, $30 initial assessment for newcomers
Southcoast Wellness Center
Pre/Postnatal Fitness
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30 to 7 p.m.
An exercise and fitness program designed for pregnant and postpartum women, for labor, birth and after. Ongoing, open
enrollment. Registration required. Health history needed before participating. Call Patti McGuire at 508-961-5445.
$50/16-class card, $30/8-class card, $5/class, walk-in
Center for Women’s Health
PREP (Post-Rehabilitation Enhancement Program)
For active people who have been discharged from a formal therapy program and need an enhanced program to return to work, athletics or an active lifestyle. Includes evaluation by an athletic therapist and private work
session. Call 508-910-3443.
By appointment, $25/30-minute session
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Meets year round
Charlton: 508-679-7076
St. Luke’s: 508-961-5460
Tobey: 508-273-4170
Somerset: 508-675-3202
Physician referral required
Covered by most health insurance policies
Structured exercise and education program with oxygen saturation monitoring during exercise. For individuals with pulmonary diseases including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD.
Resist-A-Ball Class
Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m.
This class will help prevent and relieve low back pain, strengthen abdominal muscles and tone and strengthen your total body. Your body will be supported while gaining flexibility, balance and coordination. Call 508-999-2171 to register.
$45/6 week program
Southcoast Wellness Center
Senior Express Circuit
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A supervised, introductory weight training program using a circuit of seven Nautilus machines. The workout will take only 10 minutes of your time. An initial 30-minute appointment for orientation and review of medical history. Contact Matt Nottingham, 508-999-2171.
12 sessions for $60, 24 sessions for $100
Southcoast Wellness Center
Stretching for Health and Healing
Tuesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m.
A bodywork class to introduce and explain traditional yoga asanas and various stretches. Marcia Knight-Hathaway.
Call 508-999-2171 to register.
$70/6 classes, $120/12 classes
Southcoast Wellness Center
Swimming Lessons for Adults
Day varies
Introductory class for the adult beginner. Learn basic stroke development. Call 508-999-2171 for more information.
$70/6 classes, $120/12 classes
Southcoast Wellness Center
Tai Chi
Fridays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
For the mind, body and spirit. Includes meditation, Chi Kung exercises, form and healthy breathing. Nic Ukleja.
Call 508-999-2171 to register.
$80/8 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Therapeutic Massage Treatment
Linden Tree, Portsmouth, R.I.
401-683-0237
15-, 30- and 60-minute appointments Monday through Friday by appointment
Somerset Outpatient Rehab
508-646-3975
15-, 30- and 60-minute appointments Monday through Friday by appointment
Tobey Outpatient Rehab
508-291-3729
15-, 30- and 60-minute appointments Monday through Friday by appointment
Southcoast Wellness Center
508-999-2171
30-, 60- and 90-minute appointments
Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Southcoast Wellness Center
Saturdays, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Instructor is a certified vibration medicine practitioner and hatha yoga instructor. Marianne Morin, RN.
$70/6 weeks
Call 508-999-2171 for information and to register.
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kids programs
Aqua Tots
Thursdays, Saturdays or Sundays
Swim program for parent/guardian and children ages 6 months to 3 years. Call 508-999-2171.
$50/6 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Gymnastics Program
Mondays or Tuesdays
Six-week sessions
A fun, safe and exciting gymnastics program in a fully equipped center for children ages 1 1/2 to 9 years. Call 508-999-2171 to register.
Cost varies
Southcoast Wellness Center
Junior Fitness
Days and times vary
One-on-one: Five 30-minute sessions
Group: 60-minute sessions
One-on-one or group (four children of
like ages) training instruction for 10- to 15-year-olds. Safe exercise techniques and equipment operation are stressed.
One-on-one sessions can be customized for young athletes. Call 508-999-2171 for details and appointments.
$109/one-on-one, $79/group
Southcoast Wellness Center
Karate
Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
For children ages 7 to 11 years old,
teaching fundamentals of Tang Soo Do.
Call 508-999-2171.
$35/6-week program
Southcoast Wellness Center
Safe Sitter
One-day format
For boys and girls ages 11 to 14 years old. Teaches children to become safer and more effective babysitters. Call 508-679-7308 for next class date.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
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mind and body
Mind Body Spirit Medicine Workshop
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Learn how thoughts and feelings have an impact on physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and various meditative techniques that will help you develop the states of mind that are the most conducive to your optimal well-being. Christa Johnson, MD. CEUs for nurses and social workers. Contact Pat Backus at 508-679-7157 to register. $150 for 6 weeks (10-percent discount for seniors, Healthtrax members and Southcoast employees)
Southcoast Wellness Center
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new parent/new baby
Babysitting 101
Three weeks
Saturdays, October 2 and 9, 8 a.m. to noon, October 16, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For boys and girls 11 to 15 years old. Teaches children to become safer and more effective babysitters. Heimlich maneuver and CPR
are taught. Children must attend all three sessions. Registration required. Call Patti McGuire at 508-961-5445.
$60 per child in advance
Center for Women’s Health
Basic Training for Dads
Taught by dads, for dads at any stage of fathering or fathers-to-be. Offered two Saturdays or two Sundays. Call 508-748-9933 or 508-961-5445 for information.
$40
Center for Women’s Health
Basic Training for Young Dads
A program for expectant new dads up to age 19, which increases awareness, responsibility and participation in their child’s life. Also addresses a teen dad’s rights. Call 508-748-9933 for more information and to register.
Center for Women’s Health
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Are Special
A friendly, informative gathering of expectant families to help children prepare for having a new baby in the family. Preregistration required.
St. Luke’s Hospital, Knowles Auditorium
Call 508-961-5445.
Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m.
November 6, December 11
$10/family
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Call 508-679-7308.
Sunday every other month
1 to 2:30 p.m.
November 21
$5/family
Tobey Hospital
Call 508-273-4011.
Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
October 12, December 14
$10/family
Breast-Feeding Basics
Second Wednesday of the month
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
October 13, November 10
A seminar for families considering breast-feeding their babies. Addresses issues concerning new parents. Pregnant women and their partners are encouraged to attend. Donna Manna, IBCLC, facilitator. Preregistra-tion required. Call 508-961-5445.
$15/mom and companion
St. Luke’s, Knowles Auditorium
Breast-Feeding Support Group
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon
A place to come for physical, mental and emotional support for breast-feeding mothers. Donna Manna, IBCLC, facilitator.
No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. For information, call 508-961-5445.
Center for Women’s Health
Childbirth Classes
Southcoast offers a variety of childbirth classes to suit every new family’s needs. Preregistration is required for all classes. Please call during the 16th week (10 to 12 weeks for multiples) of pregnancy to assure placement in the class you need. Not all classes are offered at all locations. Call the following numbers for information on classes offered at each location.
Charlton: 508-679-7308
St. Luke’s: 508-961-5445
Tobey: 508-759-8627
Birthing Skills in One Day
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 9, November 6 and 20
$65
Charlton Memorial Hospital
General Childbirth Classes
Charlton, St. Luke’s and Tobey
Childbirth Classes for Young Parents
Specially designed for parents age 19
and younger.
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
St. Luke’s, Knowles Auditorium
Prepared Cesarean Classes
Same Sex Childbirth Classes
Surrogate Couples Childbirth Classes
St. Luke’s Hospital
Private Childbirth Classes
For high-risk, bed-rest patients or families for whom traditional classes are not possible.
St. Luke’s Hospital
Refresher Childbirth Class
Scheduled as needed
St. Luke’s Hospital
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Weekend Intensive Childbirth Class
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Luke’s Hospital,
White Home Living Room
Newborn Care Class
This one-time class offers a hands-on approach to learning the basics of caring for your newborn. Registration is required.
Center for Women’s Health
508-961-5445
Discount for those also taking childbirth class. Call for date and time.
Charlton
508-679-7308
Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.
October 7, December 2
Tobey Hospital
508-273-4011
Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
October 12, November 9, December 14
$15
New Mommy/New Baby
Call for further information
Stay-at-home dads welcome, too! To help new parents build their knowledge, skills and confidence in caring for their newborns, as well as themselves. Bring your baby! Call 508-679-7308 for dates of upcoming groups.
$25/6 weeks
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
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nutrition and diet
Dietary Analysis
By appointment
This two-part program offers an opportunity to have your diet evaluated by a nutritionist, who will look at your dietary habits and provide recommendations. Barbara Hunt, MS. Call 508-999-2171 for an appointment.
$45
Southcoast Wellness Center
Individualized Nutrition Counseling
By appointment
Work one-on-one with a nutritionist to help identify and/or resolve dietary concerns.
Call 508-999-2171. Barbara Hunt, MS.
$35
Southcoast Wellness Center
Intrafitt Program
By appointment
A unique six-week program of nutritional management education, including six sessions with an Intrafitt nutritional counselor and an individualized nutrition program. Call 508-999-2171 to register.
Cost varies
Southcoast Wellness Center
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support groups
Adult Bereavement Support Group
Southcoast offers support groups for adults grieving the loss of a loved one at many convenient locations and times. All are free of charge.
Hospice Care of Greater Taunton
Call 508-822-1447.
Second and fourth Wednesdays
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Middleboro Council on Aging
Call 508-822-1447.
Wednesdays
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Hospice Outreach
Call 888-423-8001.
Second Tuesday of the month
6 to 7:30 p.m.
St. Luke’s Hospital
Call 508-984-0202.
Cafeteria Conference Room
Second and fourth Thursdays of the month,
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice and Infusion Services
Call 508-984-0202.
Thursdays
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Better Breather’s Group
Second Tuesday of the month
3 to 4:30 p.m.
October 12, November 9
Pulmonary support and education group for adults with chronic lung disease. Family members welcome. No registration required. Call 508-961-5852.
St. Luke’s, Knowles Auditorium
Children and Adolescents Bereavement Support Group
Southcoast offers support groups for children and adolescents grieving the loss of a loved one. Please call each location for more information. These programs are free of charge. Registration is required. Call for dates and times.
Hospice Care of Greater Taunton
Call 508-822-1447.
6-week program
Hospice Outreach
Call 888-423-8001.
6-week program
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice and Infusion Services
Call 508-984-0202.
Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
6-week program
Journaling & Meditation
6-week program
Journaling and meditation for persons and loved ones who have been affected by ovarian cancer. Call 888-423-8001 for information.
Hospice Outreach
Ostomy Support Group
Third Wednesday of the month
3 to 4 p.m.
October 20, November 17
A support group for people or friends and family of people with ostomies. Mutual aid, socializing, refreshments. No registration required. For information, call 508-961-5550.
St. Luke’s, White Home Living Room
Ostomy Support Group Annual Holiday Social
Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m., note time change
December 15
Annual holiday get-together for people with ostomies, their family and friends to celebrate the joys and festivities of the holiday season.
St. Luke’s, White Home Living Room
Parents Enduring Grief
Second Thursday of the month
7 to 8:30 p.m.
October 14, November 11, December 9
Ongoing, open-ended support group for parents who have endured miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or infant death. To register, call 508-997-1515, ext. 5500.
St. Luke’s, White Home Living Room
Teen Partners in Grief
Wednesdays
3 to 4:30 p.m.
September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27
An educational and supportive group for teens, ages 13 to 19, grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions allow teens to connect with peers in similar situations. Call 508-984-0202 for information and to register.
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice and Infusion Services
Widows and Widowers Discussion Group
Fourth Tuesday of the month
6 to 7:30 p.m.
October 26, November 23, December 28
Ongoing support group specifically for widows and widowers. Discussions are focused on issues related to widowhood. For more information, call 888-423-8002.
Hospice Outreach
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