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most up-to-date list of classes and events!
Connections
Community
HEART EVENTS
HeartCheck®
Saturday, Sept. 17,
8 to 10 a.m.
Wesley Health and Wellness
Center, 1406 Fitch St.
Methodist Healthcare will provide
the following free services:
• Complete lipid profile* (total cho-
lesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides)
• Glucose check
• Blood pressure check
• Body mass index assessment
• Ask-a-Registered Nurse
• Diabetes and Nutrition Education
• Stroke and Heart Education
• Fitness Demonstration
*Participants must not eat for
12 hours prior to the screening.
Open to the public. Screenings are
only available to those 15 years
of age and older. No registration
required.
ENTERTAINMENT
Broadway Magic Series
If you are a member of 55PLUS®or
WomanPlus®, you can purchase
tickets directly by going to sananto-
.
The password is 55WOMANPLUS.
The website will show you what
the ticket price is via 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 pur-
chases Monday through Saturday
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 210-
734-4646 for more information.
Present your WomanPlus®or
55PLUS®membership card to pur-
chase tickets at a discount.
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
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 flex-
ibility. For details, call Gloria at
210-364-8859.
Hand and Foot Cards
Hand and Foot Cards is played on
Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. at King
of Kings Lutheran Church. Call
Pauline Lizzote at 210-957-1038
for more information.
Weight-Loss Surgery
Seminars
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital and
Methodist Specialty and Transplant
Hospital, campuses of Methodist
Hospital, have outstanding weight-
loss surgery programs. Visit
and
sign up to attend a seminar to
learn more.
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 infor-
mation 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
WELLNESS EVENTS
All events are held at Santikos Bijou Cinema at
Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg
Road, unless otherwise noted.
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. Re-
freshments will be provided. Attendees are encouraged, 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.
Fall Prevention Seminar
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Northeast Methodist Hospital - Community Health
Center, 12412 Judson Road, Live Oak
Afraid of falling? Fall awareness lengthens lives. Falling
is NOT a normal part of aging, and most falls can be pre-
vented. Attend this free class and learn how to manage
your risk factors and live a full and active life, free from the
fear of falling. To RSVP or learn about other Fall Prevention
Classes, call 210-575-0355 or toll free 800-333-7333, or
visit .
Understanding Medicare
Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, 9 a.m.
Presented by Kimberly Rodriguez
Selecting the right insurance for your needs can be con-
fusing. Kimberly Rodriguez will discuss the differences
between Medicare Advantage and Supplements.
Breast Cancer Awareness Fair
Thursday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
1139 E. Sonterra Blvd.
The public is invited to learn more about breast cancer,
facts and updated information on the disease. Door
prizes and snacks will be provided.
Breast Cancer Awareness Fair
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Northeast Methodist Hospital
12412 Judson Road, Live Oak
The public is invited to learn more about breast cancer,
facts and updated information on the disease. Door
prizes and snacks will be provided.
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