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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.
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 their safe,
air-conditioned environment.
Facts and Myths
About Exercise
Friday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m.
Presented by Duane Penshorn, MD
Is spot-reducing possible? Will
lifting weights bulk you up?
Is cardio better in the morn-
ing? Join Dr. Penshorn as he
discusses the facts and myths
about exercise.
The Joint Replacement
Academy at Methodist
Texsan Hospital, a Campus
of Methodist Hospital
Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m.
Presented by Sarah Bradley,
BSN, RN
The Joint Replacement Academy
is a dedicated inpatient center
for elective total joint replace-
ment surgery. Join Sarah Bradley
as she discusses joint replace-
ment and orthopedic surgery.
Healthy Eating to Lower
Breast Cancer Risks
Friday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.
Presented by Stacy Schuler,
BSN, RN, breast cancer nurse
navigator
Studies show obesity is linked
to multiple health risks, includ-
ing 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 lled with
food, family, fun and unfortu-
nately stress. Dr. Renteria will
speak about ways you can re-
duce and control your holiday
stress.
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, TX 78251
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 profes-
sionals 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 pass-
word 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.
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 nd 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
exibility. 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
Registratio 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, a campus of 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
Saturday, Sept. 12
8 to 10 a.m.
Wesley Health and Wellness Center
1406 Fitch St.
The following free services will be provided:
■ Complete lipid pro le* (total cholesterol,
HDL, LDL, triglycerides).
■ Glucose check.
■ Blood pressure check.
■ Body mass index assessment.
■ Ask-a-registered-nurse.
■ Diabetes and nutrition education.
■ Stroke and heart education.
■ Information on the Affordable Care Act.
■ Fitness demonstration.
■ Cooking demonstration.
■ Dental information for children.
*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.
For more information, call the Methodist Healthcare HealthLine at 210-575-0355.
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