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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. Refreshments
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
Friday, March 11, 9 a.m.
Presented by Gina Dawson, PT, DPT
Falls are a major threat to the health
and independence of older adults.
Gina Dawson, PT, DPT, 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.
Peripheral Artery Disease
Friday, April 8, 9 a.m.
Presented by Peripheral Vascular
Associates (PVA)
Blood vessels comprise the vascular
system, and when they are narrowed
it can affect your whole body. Learn
from the surgeons at PVA about your
vascular system and ways to keep it
healthy.
Keeping Seniors Safe
Friday, May 13, 9 a.m.
Everyone should feel safe at home.
Unfortunately, not everyone does, in-
cluding seniors. Learn tips on keep-
ing seniors safe in their homes.
HEART EVENTS
What’s New in the
Treatment of Cardiac
Arrhythmia?
Friday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m.
Santikos Bijou Cinema
at Wonderland of the
Americas Mall,
4522 Fredericksburg Road
Presented by Zalmen
Blanck, MD
Cardiac arrhythmia, also
referred to as irregular heart-
beat, is when the electrical
activity of the heart is irregular
and the heart beats either
faster or slower than normal.
Join Blanck as he goes over
the latest treatments of car-
diac arrhythmia.
Her Heart
Wednesday, Feb. 17, noon
Methodist Texsan Hospital
medical office building,
2nd Floor, 6800 IH-10 West
Presented by Charles
Machell, MD
Pamper yourself with red wine
and dark chocolate as we
discuss women and heart dis-
ease. Invite the women in your
life to learn more about how
heart disease affects women,
while you dine on a delicious
lunch, chocolate and wine. You
won’t want to miss Her Heart!
Caring for Your Heart:
What You Need to Know
in 2016
Thursday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m.
Northeast Methodist Hospital,
Community Health Center,
12412 Judson Road, Live Oak
Presented by John Canales,
MD, and Adam Price, MD
Heart disease remains the
No. 1 killer in the United
States. Although there are
some risk factors we cannot
control, there are still plenty
we can. Canales will discuss
general heart health, followed
by Price, who will explain the
latest technology in medical
devices, such as pacemakers.
Ten Things You Should
Know About Your Heart
Monday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m.
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital,
Classroom One,
1139 E. Sonterra Blvd.
Presented by Jean Liu, MD
Everyone knows that the ba-
sic function of the heart is to
pump blood throughout our
bodies, making it one of our
most vital organs. But what
causes heart disease? What
causes a heart attack? How
can you protect yourself from
the risk of both? Join Liu as
he discusses 10 things you
should know about your heart.
Keeping Your Heart
Healthy
Wednesday, Feb. 24, Noon
Presented by Andrew
MacKinnon, MD
Metropolitan Methodist
Gateway medical office
building, Community Room,
1st floor, 1100 McCullough
Ave.
What are the signs of heart
disease? What should I ask
my doctor? What are some
lifestyle changes I can make?
Join MacKinnon as he answers
some of your most-asked
questions when it comes to
keeping your heart healthy.
Red Dress 5K
Fun Run & Walk
Saturday, Feb. 27
Registration: 7 a.m.
Start: 8 a.m.
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
1139 E. Sonterra Blvd.
$20 entry fee; all proceeds
go to the American Heart
Association
Wear red or your favorite red
dress and participate in a
5K run or walk around the
campus of Methodist Stone
Oak Hospital in honor of those
affected by heart disease.
Enjoy refreshments and visit
various tables with educational
material. Pet-friendly.
SOUL EVENTS
Broadway Magic Series
If you are a member of 55PLUS®
or WomanPlus®, you can pur-
chase tickets directly by going
to
The password
is 55WOMANPLUS. 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®
members. 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 Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Call 210-734-4646
for more information. Present
your WomanPlus®or 55PLUS®
membership card to purchase
tickets at a discount.
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
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 .
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.