well-being events
Because dates and times are subject to change, please call ahead to confirm all event details. If you would like to submit a health-related event to be considered for listing in the Get Healthy calendar of events, please send the information at least 6-8 weeks in advance to laveta.hughes@nwi.com.
c o m p i l e d b y L AV E TA H U G H E S
FITNESS ONGOING Chi Gong, 9:30-10:30am Thu, Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3349. cancerresourcecentre.com.
This ancient Eastern healing art of breath, movement, non-movement and meditation will be taught through a one-hour session of warm-ups, positions and focused movements.
ONGOING Senior Aerobics, 9:30-10:30am Tue, Thu, Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler St, Merrillville. 219.980.5911. Merrillville residents
ages 50 and older can stay fit at this free aerobics class.
ONGOING Y-Run, 6-7pm Mon, Southlake YMCA, 1450 S Court St, Crown Point. 219.663.5810. slymca.org. Participants will be
provided with a specific training program, and the group will meet once a week to run and discuss stretching, hydration, finding the right running shoe, nutrition, and avoiding/treating injury.
JUN 28-AUG 2 Special Needs Recreational Bowling, 4:30-5:30pm Thu, Stardust Bowl III, 1330 Sheffield Ave, Dyer. 219.322.3666. bowlstardust.com. Individuals
over the age of 6 with special needs have the opportunity to bowl for six weeks, while focusing on skill development and techniques. Wheel chairs and ball ramps will be available. The program will conclude with a prize raffle and pizza party.
JUL 2-AUG 6 Step up to Health Walking Club, 6:30-7:30pm Mon, Redar Park, 1754 S Park Ave, Schererville. activenwi. com. The Schererville Parks Department and
of this four-week course, recognized by the American Diabetes Association, participants will have learned all aspects of diabetes care. Afternoon and evening sessions are available, as are individual appointments for glucose monitoring or insulin administration, and free blood glucose screenings. ONGOING Moving Forward, call for dates and times, St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir St, East Chicago. 219.852.6287. comhs.org. This five-
part series helps stroke survivors and their caregivers learn to prevent future strokes through risk detection and management.
JUN 18 Weight-Loss Surgery—Is It Right for Me? 6-8pm, St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart. 219.836.3477. comhs.org. Using a team
approach to achieving weight loss, bariatric surgeons Drs. Paul Stanish and Hung Dang discuss the etiology of obesity, its effect on an individual’s physical, emotional and psychological health, and how surgical weight loss can help increase an individual’s ability to move, improve self-esteem and, most importantly, extend their life. Additional dates: Jun 27, July 17. JUL 7 Smoking Cessation—I Quit! 6:308pm Tue, St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart. 219.836.3477. comhs.org. This 8-week program includes
counseling, instruction on breathing and relaxation techniques, lifestyle changes, how to get pharmacological support, and more.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness have formed a walking fitness club. Participants will meet once a week for a 30-minute walk and motivational tips. All will receive a pedometer and a free one-week pass to Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness.
ONGOING Better Breathers Support Group, 2nd Tue of every month, Ingalls Wellness Center, 2920 W 183rd St, Homewood. 708.333.2300. ingallshealthsystem.org. Anyone
CLASSES/SEMINARS
ONGOING Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, 6pm, 1st and 3rd Wed of every month, Porter-Starke Services, 701 Wall St, Entrance C, Valparaiso; 7pm, 2nd and 4th Mon of every month, Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus, 8701 Broadway, Merrillville. 219.462.3689. porterstarke.org. This unique
ONGOING C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Natural Birth & Parenting Network, 7pm, 1st Wed of the month, Hebron Community Center, 611 N Main St, Hebron. 219.996.5188. indianabirthchoices. com. This free community program brings
with breathing and lung-related health issues is invited to attend this free support group.
together midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, chiropractors, breastfeeding consultants and new and expecting parents. No need to preregister.
support group is a peer-directed discussion, with patients being treated for depression or bipolar disorder and their families helping form a comprehensive common denominator of the support needed.
ONGOING Diabetes Management Classes, Crown Point. 219.757.6268. stanthonymedicalcenter.com. After completion
ONGOING Diabetes Support Group, 6pm, 1st Thu of every month, Hammond Clinic,
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7905 Calumet Ave, Hammond. 219.836.5800.
Register in advance for this program to be included in a raffle drawing for door prizes. Refreshments will be provided. ONGOING Gluten Intolerance Group of Northwest Indiana, 7-8pm, 2nd Mon of every month, St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart. 219.588.9829. comhs. org. This free support group is for those
with gluten intolerances, including celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis and other sensitivities.
ONGOING Shared Experience, Crown Point. 219.757.6008. stanthonymedicalcenter. com. This support group for women who
have been diagnosed with breast cancer offers participants the chance to share experiences—joys and triumphs—and methods of coping in a nonjudgmental environment with others who are facing similar circumstances.
ONGOING KidFit Camp, Ingalls Wellness Center, 2920 W 183rd St, Homewood. 708.206.0072. ingallshealthsystem.org. This
program is a children’s weight management series geared toward kids ages 8-12 to help children learn healthy lifestyle changes without an emphasis on diet. The focus is on self-esteem and promoting healthy attitudes and habits that will last. ONGOING Yoga for Kids, 10:15-10:45 (ages 4-6), 11-11:30am (ages 7-10) Sat, Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Dr, Valparaiso. 219.764.4567. valpoymca.org. Boys
and girls ages 4-10 can learn traditional yoga poses in fun and educational ways at this yoga class taught by certified Yogafit instructor Anita Beaudoin.
JUL 11-AUG 1 Go Girl Go! 9-10:30am Wed, Redar Park, 1754 S Park Ave, Schererville. activenwi.com. Alongside boosting girls’ self-
JUN 14 Good Grief, 5-6pm, St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir St, East Chicago. 219.836.3477. comhs.org. This group provides support for
esteem and self-confidence, the 4-week class will encourage a wholesome lifestyle with exercise, healthy cooking, journaling and additional activities. Girls ages 8-12 will try a new fitness activity each week, such as Pilates or Yoga. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.
JUL 3 Memories, 5:30-6:30pm, St. Catherine Hospital, Pastoral Care Dept, 4321 Fir St, East Chicago. 219.836.3477. comhs.org. This group
SCREENINGS
those suffering from the loss of a loved one. Additional dates: Jul 12, Aug 9.
is for parents and family members who have lost their unborn child or a child at a very early age.
NUTRITION JUL 19 Cooking For You, 11:30am-1:30pm, Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3349. comhs.org. Visiting chefs
prepare a delectable dish for all to sample from the Cooking For Zita cookbook.
AUG 14 Nutrition for Life, 1-2pm, Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3349. comhs.org. This program,
facilitated by a registered dietitian/diabetes educator, enforces the importance of healthy eating.
KIDS ONGOING Healing Hearts for Teens, 5:30-6:45pm Mon, 600 Superior Ave, Munster. 219.922.2732, 708.895.8332. This free six-
session support group, sponsored by Hospice of the Calumet Area, is for youth ages 13 to 17 who have experienced the death of a loved one and need support for their grief.
ONGOING Sleep Apnea Screening, Duneland YMCA, 215 Roosevelt St, Chesterton. Portage YMCA, 3100 Willowcreek Rd, Portage. Valparaiso YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing, Valparaiso. 219.764.4567. porterhealth.com.
No appointment is necessary for these free sleep apnea screenings performed by Porter’s Sleep Disorders Institute. For dates and times, call for an appointment.
AUG 2 Coronary Health Appraisal, 8-11:30am, Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster. 219.836.3477. comhs.org. This
screening determines risk for heart disease and other related medical conditions. Screening includes: cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL, triglycerides), hemoglobin A1C and average estimated glucose, metabolic syndrome, blood pressure, body mass index, and a Heart Health Profile. A 10-12 hour fast is required.
SPECIAL EVENTS JUL 21 Mayor’s 9th Annual Festival 5K Walk/Run on the Lake, 8am, Wolf Lake Memorial Park 2938 S Calumet Ave, Hammond. 219.853.6378. festivalofthelakes.com. The walk/
run starts and ends at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, with registration at 7 a.m.