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WELLNESS
EVENTS
All events are held at Santikos
Bijou Cinema at Wonderland
of the Americas Mall,
4522 Fredericksburg Road,
unless otherwise noted.
55PLUS®
Walker
Wellness
Second
Friday of every month, 9 a.m.
These seminars are free, but
registration is required. Call
the Methodist Healthcare
HealthLine at 210-575-0355
to RSVP.
Refreshments will be pro-
vided. Attendees are encour-
aged, but not required, to walk
the mall before or after the
seminar. Wonderland of the
Americas encourages guests
to exercise indoors in its safe,
air-conditioned environment.
Healthy Eating to Lower
Breast Cancer Risks
Friday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.
Presented by Stacy
Schuler, RN, BSN
Studies show obesity is linked to
multiple health risks, including
cancer. Learn how healthy eating
and maintaining a lower BMI can
lower your risk of breast cancer.
Diabetes
Friday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.
Presented by Ed Corum, RN
Diabetes is known as the silent
killer. Many are unaware they
have this disease. Diabetes can
lead to many health problems.
Join Ed Corum as he discusses
diabetes education.
Holidays and Stress
Friday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m.
Presented by Henry Renteria, MD
Holidays are often filled with food,
family, fun and unfortunately
stress. Renteria will speak about
ways you can reduce and control
your holiday stress.
Healthy Weight and BMI
Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, 9 a.m.
Presented by Melissa Cooley, RN
Now that the holidays are over,
it’s time to kick your healthy life-
style into high gear! Join Melissa
Cooley as she discusses the
best way to lose weight and
maintain a healthy BMI.
Heart Month
Friday Feb. 12, 2016, 9 a.m.
Join Methodist Healthcare all
month long as we celebrate
heart month. Check our web-
site, , to
find out our 2016 heart month
schedule.
Fall Prevention
Friday, March 11, 2016, 9 a.m.
Presented by Gina Dawson,
PT, DPT
Falls are a major threat to the
health and independence of
older adults. Gina Dawson will
discuss fall prevention and what
steps you can take in your or a
loved one’s home to help lower
the risk of falling.
The Victory Summit®
Parkinson’s Symposium
Saturday, Nov. 14
8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country
9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
San Antonio
Join The Davis Phinney
Foundation and local
partners, including
Restorative Neurosurgery at
Methodist Hospital, for the
Victory Summit Parkinson’s
Symposium. The symposium is
a national event that features
presentations from leading
neurologists and medical
professionals from across
the country. This event is free
and open to the public, but
registration is required. For
more information, including
registration, visit
.
ENTERTAINMENT
Broadway Magic Series
If you are a member of 55PLUS®
or WomanPlus®, you can pur-
chase tickets directly by going
to . The
password is 55/WOMANPLUS.
The website will show you what the
ticket price is through Ticketmaster
as well as the discounted ticket
price. Discounts range from 15 to
40 percent. Unless otherwise
noted, everyone needs a ticket,
regardless of age. Please visit the
website for prices and the most
up-to-date listing of shows.
Josephine Theatre
The Josephine Theatre offers all
shows at only $14 per ticket for
55PLUS®and WomanPlus®mem-
bers. Major credit cards, debit
cards, checks or in-person cash
are accepted. Margie, our ticket
coordinator, is available to answer
questions or assist with ticket
purchases Monday through Sat-
urday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call
210-734-4646 for more informa-
tion. Present your WomanPlus®
or 55PLUS®membership card to
purchase tickets at a discount.
ARTS San Antonio
Attend an ARTS San Antonio
world-class performance with
a 20 percent discount. Select
from 16 productions, and see
renowned performers, like Los
Lobos and Hal Holbrook, perform
live! Tickets start at $23.20 for
55PLUS®and WomanPlus®mem-
bers. Visit to
view upcoming performances,
including descriptions and videos.
Delia and Blanca are available
to answer questions or help
you buy a ticket. Call them at
210-226-2891, Monday through
Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To
receive the 20 percent discount,
tell Delia and Blanca you are a
55PLUS®or WomanPlus®member.
HEALTH
AND SAFETY
Boot Scootin’ to Good
Health: Line Dancing
Line dancing is a great way
to exercise while having fun!
Call the Methodist Healthcare
HealthLine at 210-575-0355 or
800-333-7333 for details and
a list of classes and locations.
You can find a complete list of
line dancing classes sponsored
by Methodist Healthcare at
Click on “55PLUS,” then on “Line
Dancing Classes.”
Diabetes Education Classes
Methodist Healthcare offers
classes to help people manage
their diabetes and improve their
quality of life. For dates, times
and locations for the classes,
call the Methodist Healthcare
HealthLine at 210-575-0355 or
800-333-7333 .
Discounted Tai Chi Classes
Offered regularly with instructor
Chiquita Picardo. For more
information, call 210-653-1866.
Yoga With Light
Hand Weights
Regain youthful strength and
flexibility. For details, call Gloria
at 210-364-8859.
Weight-Loss Surgery
Seminars
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
and Methodist Specialty and
Transplant Hospital, campuses
of Methodist Hospital, have
outstanding weight-loss surgery
programs. To learn more, visit
and sign up to attend a seminar.
CHILDBIRTH
EDUCATION AND
NEWBORN CARE
Registration is required for
these classes and support
groups. Space is limited. Call
the Methodist Healthcare
HealthLine at 210-575-0355
or 800-333-7333 to register or
to get more information about
locations offered: Medical
Center, Metropolitan Methodist
Hospital, and Methodist Stone
Oak Hospital.
■ ■ Beyond Baby Blues:
An Educational Class on
Postpartum Depression
■ ■ Rocking Dads
■ ■ FirstSteps Educational
Series
■ ■ Getting Ready for
Childbirth
■ ■ You and Your Baby
■ ■ Peek-a-Boo Hospital
Tours
■ ■ Pets and Your Baby
■ ■ Breastfeeding
■ ■ Buckle Up Baby Classes
■ ■ Car Seat Safety 101
Class
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