calendarsummer Penrose-St. Francis Health Services encourages you to experience the wide variety of health programs, screenings, and fitness classes that we offer throughout the Colorado Springs area. This calendar briefly highlights some of our beneficial programs and classes, many of which are ongoing throughout the year. See the key below for location information, and visit penrosestfrancis.org/wellness for a complete listing. Registration is required for all programs and can be made by calling the number listed.
LOCATION KEY: CSSCA – CSSC Aquatics Center, 1625 Medical Center Point, No.160 PCC – Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada Avenue PH – Penrose Hospital, 2222 North Nevada Avenue PHLCG – Penrose-St. Francis Health Learning Center Gym, 1644 Medical Center Point PHWC – Penrose Hospital, Wellness Center, 2222 North Nevada Avenue SFMC – St. Francis Medical Center, 6001 East Woodmen Road SFMC-NCB – St. Francis Medical Center NorthCare Building, 6075 East Woodmen Road
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Therapeutic Drumming PHLCG | Call for fee A group empowerment drumming experience that provides stress relief and helps strengthen the immune system. Call for dates and times. 719-776-5311
Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery PH | FREE Learn if you are a candidate, your surgical options, and what to expect following surgery. Sat, Jul 28, 9-11 a.m., 719-776-5359
Yoga | PHWC | $60 (for 9 classes) Viniyoga is a therapeutic, breathinspired style of flow yoga that is designed to increase strength, flexibility, balance, and decrease stress. Tues, Sep 4-Oct 30, 5:156:15 p.m., 719-776-7983 Pilates | PHWC | $60 (for 9 classes) Pilates mat class emphasizes core strengthening, flexibility, and overall muscle stability. Tues, Sep 4-Oct 30, 6:307:20 a.m., 719-776-7983 Aquatics Classes | CSSCA Call for fee Warm water exercise classes that are good for cardiovascular conditioning. Call for dates and times. 719-776-4780
Healthy Back Class | SFMC — Sister’s Grove Pavilion, Suite 100 | FREE Learn the common causes of back and neck pain, back pain prevention strategies, and how to be proactive in caring for your back. Tue, Jul 31, 5:30-7 p.m., 719-776-4852 Breast Cancer Early Detection Plan | PP — 2nd Floor Conference Center | FREE Develop your customized breast cancer detection plan based on your unique health history and lifestyle. Then learn some great scarf-tying techniques! Thu, Aug 9, 6-7:30 p.m., 719-776-5052 Relief for Chronic Migraines PP — Conference Center FREE Learn about the latest treatments, including Botox, that are being used to treat chronic migraines. Thu, Aug 16, 6-8 p.m., 719-776-6558 Healthier Living Colorado PHLCG | $40 (for 6 classes) If you’re living with a chronic condition, learn techniques to live a more fulfilling life. Weds, Aug 22-Sep 26, 57:30 p.m., 719-776-7983
Healthy Weight | SFMC — Conference Room 1 | $60 (for 10 weeks) Learn to control your weight by choosing healthy foods, developing an activity plan, positive thinking, and goal setting. Workbook, recipe book, and Dyna-Band® exercise and relaxation CD included. Tues, Sep 11-Nov 13, 5:156:15 p.m., 719-776-7983
SUPPORT WomenHeart Support Group PH & SFMC | FREE Providing encouragement and strategies to cope with heart conditions. 2nd Wed of month, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m., PH; 4th Wed of month, 5-6:30 p.m., SFMC, 719-200-2645 Creating My Future: Mapping a Healing Journey | PH | FREE Annual spirituality retreat for cancer survivors and their loved ones. Lunch included; refreshments provided throughout the day. Sat, Aug 4, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 719-776-5311 Beginning Again: Tools for the Journey Through Grief PCC | FREE Grief support group for adults who have lost a loved one to death. Tue, Sep 25, 5:30-7 p.m., 719-776-5311
Coping With Stress | SFMC — Room 5 | $40 (for 8 weeks) Learn effective coping strategies that work uniquely for you. Thus, Sep 27-Nov 15, 3:304:30 p.m., 719-776-7983
PARENTING Infant CPR Training Kit | SFMC $44.95/kit The American Heart Association has designed a personal learning program that will teach you basic infant CPR lifesaving skills in the privacy of your own home in just 22 minutes. The Infant CPR Anytime® kit contains a Mini Baby™ CPR learning manikin and an Infant CPR Skills Practice DVD. Kit is reusable for future CPR skills review. Ongoing — call for dates 719-571-3100 Proper Use of Car Seats SFMC | FREE Learn how to select and correctly use car seats to protect your child, starting from birth through age 7. Taught by a certified child passenger safety instructor. Sat, Aug 4 or Sep 8, noon2:30 p.m., 719-571-3101 Sky Sox Emergency Preparedness Night | Sky Sox Stadium, Security Service Field | $2/person Bring the whole family to the ballpark! Learn how to keep your family safe with information from local emergency responders, see the Flight For Life helicopter, and more! Fri, Aug 31, 6 p.m. No registration is needed.
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