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.
Support Group
Thursdays, 3 to 4:15 p.m.
Ongoing support group for anyone with a new diagnosis of cancer to help individuals talk about their feelings, treatment and changes in their lives. Facilitated by Barbara Pacheco, LICSW.
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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
3 weeks
Saturdays
January 29, February 5 and 12
March 12, 19, 26
$60 per child in advance
Children must attend all 3 sessions. Registration required.
Call Patti McGuire at 508-961-5445.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
One day format
Saturday
Call 508-679-7308 for next class date.
Southcoast Wellness Center
Mondays
4 to 5 p.m.
6-week program begins January 10
$55/6 weeks
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.
January 15, February 26
$35/person, $50/2 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 and fitness
Advanced Pilates
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
8:45 to 9:30 a.m., 10:00 to 10:45 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 508-999-2171.
$90/6 weeks, $30 initial assessment for newcomers
Southcoast Wellness Center
Aqua Kickboxing
Sundays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
6-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
Beginner Yoga
Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Ongoing
$70/6 weeks
Join us for a gentle beginner level class for everyone. Learn easy yoga poses that can be done anywhere. You will learn relaxation techniques of breath and guided imagery.
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
Cardio Kickboxing
Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Great cardiovascular workout while learning self-defense moves. Call 508-999-2171 to register.
$45/6 classes
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.
$55/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 4-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
Hatha Yoga
Mondays, 1 to 2 p.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.
Southcoast Wellness Center
Maximize Your Performance
By appointment
Physician 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. $25/30-minute session
Call 508-910-3434.
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth
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. Includes a free consultation and fitness assessment. Call 508-999-2171.
$129/5 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 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
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
Fridays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Introductory class for the adult beginner. Learn basic stroke development. Call
508-999-2171 for more information.
$50/6 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 508-999-2171 to register.
$85/8 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
Women on Weights
By appointment
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Women work with a certified personal trainer to learn correct techniques for using free weight equipment in a group setting. Meet new workout partners and learn to personalize your workout routine. Call 508-999-2171 to register.
Cost varies
Southcoast Wellness Center
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kids’ programs
Aqua Tots
Weekday and weekend mornings
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
6-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: Five 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
Pre Swim Team
Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ongoing
Build endurance, practice your technique and meet new friends. Sign up for one or two days a week.
$75/6 weeks
Southcoast Wellness Center
Swimming Lessons
All days
$50/6 weeks
For ages 3 years and older. Classes taught by certified instructors with small class size for individual attention. Call 508-999-2171 for schedule and registration dates.
Southcoast Wellness Center
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mind and body
Intergenerational Dance Kinetics
Saturdays, 10 a.m.
6 weeks
This program is family centered and will focus on fun yoga stretches with simple dance movement. Listen to great music from all the world’s cultures. This program is open to all ages and families of all ages and levels of fitness.
Cost varies
Southcoast Wellness Center
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
Mind Body Spirit Medicine Workshop
Saturday, March 5
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One day workshop, covering topics listed above.
Southcoast Wellness Center
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new parent/new baby
Basic Training for New Dads
Sundays, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
January 23, 30
Taught by dads and designed to give men the skills necessary for successful parenting and involvement in their children’s lives. A 12-hour course that meets two consecutive weeks. Call Tim Velho at 508-748-9933 to register.
$50
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.
January 15, March 12
$10/family
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Call 508-679-7308.
Sunday
1 to 2:30 p.m.
January 23, March 27
$5/family
Tobey Hospital
Call 508-273-4011.
Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
January 11, February 8
$10/family
Breast-Fed/Best Fed Baby
Thursdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
January 13, 20, February 17, 24, March 17, 24
For expectant mothers and their partners to learn about and prepare for the healthy option of breast-feeding. Preregistration required. Call 508-679-7308 for dates.
$10/mother and partner
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Breast-Feeding Basics
Second Wednesday of the month
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
January 12, February 9, March 3
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, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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: 508-295-2621
Birthing Skills in One Day
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$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 and/or 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.
Saturdays
January 22, February 12, March 5
Charlton
508-679-7308
Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.
$10 per mom/couple
February 3
Tobey Hospital
508-273-4011
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
January 11, February 8, March 8
$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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other
The Southcoast Wellness Center also will offer the following classes. Please call 508-999-2171 for more information.
College Funding
Did You Know Your Health Is Written All Over Your Face?
Investment Fundamentals
Tax Relief
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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
2 to 3:30 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.
Bereavement Book Club
First Wednesday of the month, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Each month, a book related to loss, hope and inspiration will be discussed. Preregistration required. Call 508-822-1447 for details and reading list.
Hospice Care of Greater Taunton
Better Breather’s Group
Second Tuesday of the month
3 to 4:30 p.m.
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.
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Begins March 2
6-week program
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice and Infusion Services
Call 508-984-0202.
6-week program
Ostomy Support Group
Wednesday
3 to 4 p.m.
January 19, February 9, March 9
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
Parents Enduring Grief
Second Thursday of the month
7 to 8:30 p.m.
January 13, February 10, March 10
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
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.
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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