The Wellness Calendar
cancer programs
The following programs take place at The
Oncology Center and are free of charge. Call
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.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 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.
May 13, 20, 27 or June 10, 17, 24
$60/child in advance to hold registration.
Children must attend all three sessions.
Call Patti McGuire at
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
April 22, June 3
$30 per child
One day format. Call
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.
April 8, May 6, no June date
$35/person, $50/two persons
Call Patti McGuire at
Preregistration required.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Thursdays, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Scheduled monthly
$25, includes AHA booklet
Call
exercise and fitness
Advanced Body Symmetry
Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.Thursdays, 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.
A steady-paced, deep muscle workout combining yoga, pilates, tai chi, strength and core progressions. A new yoga posture featured weekly. We will stretch, challenge and relax the entire body. Practiced yoga and Pilates students only.
Call
$120/12 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Advanced Pilates
Wednesdays, 8 to 8:45 a.m.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
$90/6 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
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
Golf Conditioning Program
By appointment, days and times vary.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
Hatha Yoga
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
Southcoast Wellness Center
Healthy Steps
Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays, 9 to 10:30 p.m.
A 12-week weight management program that incorporates nutrition, exercise and education. Healthy Steps is designed to help you create long-term lifestyle changes. Stop by to meet our dietitian and sample a healthy snack. 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
Southcoast Wellness Center
Marcia’s Morning Stretch
Tuesdays, 6:45 to 7:15 a.m.Wake up and stretch. Gentle, progressive, full-body stretch designed to prepare the body for the rest of the day. Call
$120/12 classes
Southcoast Wellness Center
Maximize Your Performance
By appointmentPhysician referral required
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
$25/30-minute session
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth
Par-Formance Golf
By appointmentIndividualized 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 appointmentCertified 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
$135/5 sessions
Southcoast Wellness Center
Pre/Postnatal Fitness
Tuesdays and Thursdays5:30 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
$80/16-class card, $45/8-class card,
$8/class fee if paying per class
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. CallBy appointment, $25/30-minute session
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Meets year-roundCharlton:
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.
Swimming Lessons for Adults
Introductory class for the adult beginner. Learn basic stroke development. Call$55/6 weeks
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
$85/8 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Women on Weights
By appointmentA 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
$175/5 sessions
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
$55/6 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Cheerleading
Saturdays12:30 to 1:15 p.m. — 6- to 9-year-olds,
1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — 10- to 12-year-olds
Children will learn basic cheering fundamentals, stretching and strengthening, basic sideline routines and a mini routing to fun music. The class is lead by Amy Rapoza, coach of the award-winning Fairhaven High School Cheerleaders. Call
$80/8 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Junior Fitness
Days and times vary.One-on-one: Five 30-minute sessions
Group: Six 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
$109/one-on-one, $79/group
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 one or two 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
$55/6 weeks
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 Marit Ingalls at
Sunday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Held approximately six times per year;
call early to register.
$10/family
St. Luke's Hospital, Knowles
Auditorium
Call Patti McGuire at
Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m.
April 1
$10/family
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
Thursdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
April 20, May 18, June 15
$15/mother and partner
Call
St. Luke's Hospital, Knowles
Auditorium
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
April 12, May 10, June 14
$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 Room
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 8, 29, May 20, June 17
$65 for mother and partner
Fee includes a Newborn Care class, which
is held monthly on a Thursday evening.
Childbirth Classes for Young Parents
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Classes scheduled according to due date needs.
$40 if affordable
Specially designed for parents age 19
and younger. Classes include a hospital tour
and infant care. A reunion class will be scheduled
for after birth.
St. Luke’s, Knowles Auditorium
General Childbirth Classes
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays,
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Call phone numbers above to learn about
classes at each location.
Prepared Cesarean Classes,
Same Sex and/or Surrogate
Couples Childbirth Classes
By appointment
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Scheduled according to due-date needs.
Call Patti McGuire to preregister:
Private Childbirth Classes
By appointment
Hourly fee discussed on interview.
For high-risk, bed-rest patients or
families for whom traditional classes
are not possible.
St. Luke’s Hospital
Refresher Childbirth Class
By appointment
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
$45 for class including other couples.
Private classes available.
Scheduled as needed
St. Luke’s Hospital
Weekend Intensive
Childbirth Class
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 1, May 13, 20, June 24
$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
Grandmother’s Tea
Sundays, 2 to 4:30 p.m.Call for next date.
For grandmothers-to-be. Savor the experience of this lovely new stage of your life. Learn what’s new in the care and feeding of babies in an informal atmosphere. Tea and refreshments served. Call
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Hypnobirthing
Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Date to be announced
Learn self-hypnosis skills to help create a relaxed body and serene and peaceful birth experience. Hypnobirthing is a complementary practice, not an alternative one. Registration required.
Call
Tobey Hospital
Newborn Care Class
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
Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.
April 6, May 4, June 1
$10/mom or couple
Grandparent may attend at no extra charge.
Excellent for pre-adoptive parents.
Tobey Hospital
Call
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Call for specific dates.
New Mommy/New Baby
Wednesdays, weekday schedule; call for current day.10 a.m. to noon
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
$25/parent and newborn per 6-week series
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Positive Parenting
Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Call for dates of next 3-week series.
This program will explore constructive ways to deal with challenging behavior in babies and children from newborn to preschool age. Call Marit Ingalls at
$25 for one parent, $35 for both parents
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
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 v
Second Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Hospice & Palliative Care,
Raynham site
Call
Second and Wednesday of the month,
6 to 7 p.m.
Middleboro Council on Aging
Call
Wednesdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice
& Infusion Services
Call
Thursdays, biweekly, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
April 13, 27, May 11, 25, June 8, 22
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
Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Six-week program, dates to be determined
Call
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Last Friday of the month, 4 to 6 p.m.For patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IBF) and their caregivers, families and friends and anyone who is interested in learning more about IBF. The meeting will include a speaker, discussion and refreshments.
Call
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Insulin Pump Support Group
Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.May 10
Healthy Body, Healthy Heart: Discuss benefits of exercise, how to exercise safely wearing a pump, heart disease risk and diabetes. Registration required. Light refreshments will be served.
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Diabetes Management Program
Call
Men’s Grief Support Group
Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.April 4, 18, May 2, 16
An open-ended discussion and bereavement support group for men who have experienced the death of a loved one. Preregistration is required. Please call
Somerset Library
Ostomy Support Group
Wednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m.April 19, May 17, June 21
A support group for people or friends and family of people with ostomies. Mutual aid, socializing, refreshments. No registration required. For information, call
St. Luke’s Hospital, White Home Living Room
Parents Enduring Grief
Second Thursday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.April 13 May 11, June 8
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
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
