Parks & Play - Fall Winter 2014 Livermore Area Recreation & Park District

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FREE

Flu Shots

Alameda County Public Health Dept. RLCC Flu and pneumonia shots will be provided to persons 60 and over or persons with disabilities. No reservation necessary. First come, first served. Seating provided while you wait.

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Hearing Screening and CTAP Equipment Distribution

California Public Utilities Commission RLCC Free amplified phones, captioned phones, speech assistance units, picture dial and portable phones offered by the California Public Telephone Access Program for eligible seniors. Phones are specially designed for individuals experiencing restricted mobility, challenges with speech or who are visually or hearing impaired. Audiologist Ken Billheimer conducts one-on-one hearing screenings to match each individual with the appropriate phone. Call 925-373-5760 to reserve space in advance.

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9:30am-12:00pm

9/26

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FREE

W 9:30am-11:30am 10/15-11/26 FREE

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Gluten Free - To Be or Not to be?

Sponsored by Senior Support of the Tri-Valley through grants Kristin Fitzpatrick, MS RLCC Over the past few years, gluten has become a hot topic. Join us for a chat about gluten, learn what gluten is, discuss the pros and cons of a glutenfree diet, why some people need to avoid it, why some choose to avoid it, how to identify it and what foods contain gluten. 1 class.

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Safe Gardening

Ida Hirst - Physical Therapist RLCC - Palo Verde Learn how to keep your body strong and safe while gardening and learn the proper way to bend and stoop to standing positions. It's also helpful in learning ways to dig and weed the garden without putting yourself at risk for injury. 1 class.

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10:30-11:20am

9/16

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These Feet are Made for Walking Ida Hirst - Physical Therapist RLCC - Palo Verde Join in this lecture on common foot problems and what can be done about them. Come learn more about your feet, how to walk correctly and what things you can do to improve your feet. 1 class.

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10:30-11:20am

11/4

Diabetes & You

Marisa Castaldini - RD CDE RLCC Do you have Type 2 diabetes or Pre diabetes? This 7 week series helps participants understand what diabetes is and how to manage it through diet, exercise and medications. Learn how to read labels, check blood sugar and how to eat the foods you love while maintaining or improving your blood sugar levels. Alameda County Public Health Department offers a free class series to adults with type 2 or pre diabetes. Participants must sign up for the entire series. Each class is 2 hours. 7 classes.

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11:00am-12:00pm

12/4

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Hypertension & You

Marisa Castaldini- RD CDE, Angie Orante- Health Educator RLCC Do you have high blood pressure? This 4-week series helps you understand the causes of high blood pressure and how to manage it through diet, exercise and medications. Alameda County Public Health Department offers a free class series to adults who are concerned about their blood pressure. Participants must sign up for the entire series. Each class is 2 hours long. 4 classes.

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9:30-11:30am

9/10-10/1

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FREE

Sodium: How to Tame Your Salt Habit

Sponsored by Senior Support of the Tri-Valley through grants Kristin Fitzpatrick, MS RLCC We literally can't survive without sodium. And salt, which is the chief supplier of this mineral, helps muscles contract, sends nerve impulses and regulates fluid balance. But consuming too much sodium can negatively impact health. Learn the basics of sodium, ways to moderate intake, and top food sources for sodium. A taste testing activity Included. 1 class.

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11:00am-12:00pm

10/9

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FREE

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