The Wellness Calendar
A 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. CallA 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.Support Group
First Monday of the month, 4 to 5:30 p.m.Ongoing support group for anyone who is post-treatment for a cancer diagnosis. This is offered to enable patients to deal with their feelings after treatment and with any effect the diagnosis and/or treatment has had on their lives.
education programs
Baby-Sitting 101 — Safe Sitter
For boys and girls age 11 and up. Teaches children to become safer and more effective baby-sitters. Heimlich maneuver and CPR are taught.Center for Women’s Health
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
October 6, 13 and 20
$60/child in advance to hold registration.
Children must attend all three sessions.
Call Patti McGuire at
Preregistration required.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$30/child
Call Gina Kiser at
Freshstart
WednesdaysScheduled every other month.
Call for dates.
Freshstart is the American Cancer Society’s quit-smoking program. It consists of two 2-hour sessions held during a 2-week period. Participant’s guide and health education materials included. Contact Josselyn Goveia at
$5/Healthtrax members, $15/nonmembers
Southcoast Wellness Center
Infant and Child CPR for Families and Friends
Pediatric CPR course covering techniques for newborns to 8-year-olds.Center for Women’s Health
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
November 3
$35/person, $50/two persons
Call Patti McGuire at
Preregistration required.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.
$35/person, $50/two people
Call
exercise and fitness
Ballroom Dancing
Wednesdays, Thursdays and FridaysBeginners: Thursdays, 7 to 8 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, Cha-cha, Rumba, Tango and Salsa. Instructor: Lee Terry.
Call
$45/person/8 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Mondays, Wednesdays and FridaysPhysician 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:
St. Luke’s:
Tobey:
Feeling Fit
Mondays, Wednesdays and FridaysPhysician 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
$55/month
Cardiopulmonary Rehab at Somerset
Fitness Volunteer Program
By appointment.Volunteers wanted to participate in a 4-week beginner exercise program at Healthtrax at the Southcoast Wellness Center. Participants must be older than 30 and not currently exercising regularly.
For information, call
Southcoast Wellness Center
Golf Conditioning Program
By appointment.Is your current exercise routine helping your game? A Healthtrax certified personal trainer can show you the way to improved performance, conditioning and injury prevention. This customized stretching and strengthening program is for the serious golfer. Packages available. Please call for rates. Call
Southcoast Wellness Center
Hip-Hop Dance Class: Feel the Beat
Mondays and Fridays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.This beginner Hip-Hop class will teach the basic eight counts. Learn each dance step with classmates and add to the routine each week. Call
$45/6 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
The Kegel Connection
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noonOctober 27
Keeping strong pelvic floor muscles is important for women of all ages, but may be especially beneficial for new moms. The workshop will include a review of anatomy, the role of muscles in keeping a bladder healthy and exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and the lower abdominals. Call
Center for Women’s Health
Par-Formance Golf
By appointment.Individualized program designed to address pain and physical limitations experienced during your golf game while improving your strength, flexibility, balance and swing. Call
$100 initial assessment, $200/8 sessions
SPORT Clinic, Mashpee Building
Personal Training
By appointment.Certified personal trainers are available for one-on-one fitness training sessions in Nautilus, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Includes a free consultation and fitness assessment. Call
$150/5 sessions
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
$100/16-class card, $80/8-class card,
$10/class fee if paying per class
Center for Women’s Health
PREP (Post-Rehabilitation Enhancement Program)
By appointment.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 one-on-one sessions.
Call
$25/30-minute session
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Meets year-round.Charlton:
St. Luke’s:
Tobey:
Somerset:
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.
Sports Performance Plus
By appointment.Postrehabilitation, performance enhancement, athletic therapy programs and more available through the Southcoast SPORT team. Available at all three hospital sites. For more information, call Kathy Thornton, ATC, at
$25/30-minute session
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth
Swimming Lessons for Adults
Friday, 6 to 6:30 p.m.Introductory class for the adult beginner.
Learn basic stroke development. Call
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. Instructor: Nic Ukleja. Call
$85/8 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Women on Weights
By appointment.A personal training program designed to address the unique needs and goals of women with an emphasis on safety, technique, results and education. This program consists of three levels so you may choose the level most appropriate for you. Call
Rates vary
Southcoast Wellness Center
Yoga (FMO) for Men Only
Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.Calling all men to challenge themselves to balance their strength with flexibility. Special attention to problem areas such as backs, necks and hips. Please call
$120/12 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
kids’ programs
Aqua Tots
Day varies.
Swim program for parent/guardian and children ages 6 months to 3 years. Call
Southcoast Wellness Center
Creative Movement
Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m.This class will inspire children to become a team member and encourage them to be unique. There will be plenty of opportunities to cooperate in a group activity and to feel the energy of their peers. During each class, there will be time for each child to shine. For boys and girls ages 3 to 8.
$45/6 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Healthy Children/Healthy Adults
6 p.m.For the first time in American history, today’s generation could live shorter lives than their parents. Sixteen percent of American children are overweight or obese. Join us for an informational seminar on how to energize yourself and your family through healthy eating and physical activities. Call
Southcoast Wellness Center
Junior Fitness
Days and times vary.Five training sessions
One-on-one training instruction for 10- to 15-year-olds. Safe exercise techniques and equipment operation are stressed. Sessions can be customized for young athletes. Call
$109/one-on-one
Southcoast Wellness Center
Pre-Swim Team
Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
Build endurance, practice your technique and make new friends. Sign up for 1 or 2 days a week.
Call
$75/6 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Swimming Lessons
Days and times vary.For age 3 and older. Classes taught by certified instructors, with small class size for individual attention. Call
Southcoast Wellness Center
mind and body
When Work & Life Collide
Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m.October 17
Learn strategies that you can use to achieve a feeling of centeredness or balance in your personal and professional life. You will learn how 10 minutes a day can lead to a happier you, to manage your energy to diffuse a stressful situation and to live for no reason and feel like a kid again. Call
$25
Southcoast Wellness Center
new parent/new baby
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.Charlton Memorial Hospital
Call Gina Kiser at
Saturday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
November 17
$10/family
St. Luke’s Hospital, Knowles Auditorium
Call Patti McGuire at
Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m.
October 20, December 1
$10/family Tobey Hospital By appointment.
Call
Breast-Feeding Basics
Learn about the healthy option of breast-feeding, basic skills to provide a good foundation and how to avoid potential stumbling blocks. Expectant mothers and their partners are encouraged to attend. Please call to register.Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Thursday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
October 11, November 15, December 13
$15/mother and companion
Call
St. Luke's Hospital, Knowles Auditorium
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
October 10, November 14, December 12
$15/mother and partner
Call Patti McGuire at
Tobey Hospital
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
First Thursday of each month
Call
Breast-Feeding Support Group
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.A place to come for physical, mental and emotional support for breast-feeding mothers. Donna Manna, RN, IBCLC, facilitator.
No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. For information, call
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:
St. Luke’s and Center for Women’s Health:
Tobey:
Birthing Skills in One Day
Charlton Memorial Hospital Mooney RoomSaturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 13, November 3, December 8
$125/mother and companion
Fee includes car seat safety, tour of Labor & Delivery and a newborn care class, which is held monthly on a Thursday evening.
Tobey Hospital
Call for information.
Childbirth Classes for Young Parents
Specially designed for parents age 19 and younger.Charlton Memorial Hospital
Wednesday, 4 to 6 p.m.
Six-week series scheduled according to due dates. Includes newborn care, car seat safety and tour of Family Centered Unit. $40/mother & companion, if affordable
St. Luke’s Hospital, Knowles Auditorium
Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Classes include a hospital tour and infant care. A reunion class will be scheduled for after birth. Scheduled according to due date needs. $40
General Childbirth Classes
Call each hospital site for more information and to register.Charlton:
St. Luke’s and Center for Women’s Health:
Tobey:
Prepared Cesarean Classes
Charlton Memorial HospitalScheduled according to due date needs. Call for information. Includes newborn care, car seat safety and tour of Family-Centered Unit. $50/mother & companion
St. Luke’s Hospital
Monday, Wednesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Scheduled according to due date needs.
Call for information. Includes infant care, car seat safety and tour of labor, delivery and postpartum care. $55
Same Sex and/or Surrogate Couples Childbirth Classes
Monday, Wednesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Scheduled according to due date needs by appointment. Please contact Patti McGuire at
Center for Women’s Health
Refresher Childbirth Class
Charlton Memorial HospitalScheduled according to due date needs. Call for information. Includes newborn care, car seat safety and tour of Family-Centered Unit. $55/mother & companion
St. Luke’s Hospital
Monday, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Schedule according to due date needs.
Call for information. $45 for class including other couples. Private classes available.
Weekend Intensive Childbirth Class
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.October 13, November 10, December 8
$135/mom and her support persons
Scheduled each month, according to due-date needs. Breakfast, lunch and snacks served. Infant care and hospital tour included, with a reunion class after delivery. Call Patti McGuire at
St. Luke’s Hospital, White Home Living Room
Mothers’ Circle
Call for more information.Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Seminar.
Every month, thousands of parents preserve their newborn’s umbilical cord blood. Learn what every parent should know about their baby’s cord blood. Call
Southcoast Wellness Center
Newborn Care Class
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.One Thursday evening per month
This one-time class offers a hands-on approach to learning the basics of caring for your newborn. Registration is required.
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Call
New Mommy/New Baby
Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.Bring your baby! Support group for mothers and fathers with babies from newborn up to 1 year. Call
Center for Women’s Health
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 & Palliative Care, Fall River site
Call
Second Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Raynham site
Call
Second Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Infusion Services
Call
Biweekly, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
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.Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Infusion Services
Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Six-week program, dates to be determined
Call
Daytime Bereavement Support Group
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Open discussion bereavement support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Pre-registration is required. Call
Hospice & Palliative Care, Fall River Site
The First Year of Grief
Third Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.Designed specifically for those dealing with the first year of the death of a loved one. Call
Hospice & Palliative Care, Raynham Site
Insulin Pump Support Group
Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m.November 14
Topics: Holiday Eating
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Diabetes Management Program
CallOstomy Support Group
A support group for people with ostomies, their family members and friends. Meetings usually include an educational topic and time for questions, discussion and sharing among group members in a confidential, nonthreatening environment.Charlton Memorial Hospital
Mooney A
First Wednesday of the month
2 to 3 p.m.
Diane Peckham
St. Luke’s Hospital White Home Living Room
Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m.
December 19
Annual Holiday Social
Donetta Perkins, RN, CWOCN
Parents Enduring Grief
Second Thursday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.October 12, November 8, December 13
Ongoing, open-ended support group for parents who have endured miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or infant death. To register, call
St. Luke’s Hospital, White Home Living Room
Stroke Support Group
4 to 5:30 p.m.Third Wednesday of the month.
A monthly forum where stroke survivors and their families, caregivers and friends can gather and meet others in similar circumstances. The group is informational and allows for sharing and social interaction. Call Veronica Robdau, LICSW, at
Heritage at Dartmouth
Widows and Widowers Discussion Group
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.Ongoing support group specifically for widows and widowers. Discussions are focused on issues related to widowhood. For more information, call
Hospice & Palliative Care, Fall River site
