Heart-healthy nutrition:
Understand cholesterol, fiber and healthy oils.
When: April 4, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Shaking it up and spitting out the facts:
Learn to include lower-sodium options with flavor, increase whole grains and understand food labels.
When: April 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cooking up a healthy heart: Learn low-fat cooking techniques, healthy cooking substitutions and recipe modification tips. A cookbook will be available for $6.
When: April 18, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Survival skills for dining out: Learn to make the best choices for your heart when eating at restaurants.
When: April 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Kohl's Family Focus on Teens
A free series designed to help you survive your child's teenage years. Attend one or all sessions. Presented by Via Christi Health and the Greater Wichita YMCA through a Kohl's Cares for Kids grant.
Register: 316-689-5700
Cost: Free
Change, challenges and choices: If you're not in charge of your life, who is? This seminar will help you learn to take control of your life through self awareness, assertive communication and personal growth.
When: April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: YMCA Farha Sport Center
3405 S. Meridian
A life raft for parents: Navigating the rough waters of parenting
During this seminar you'll learn how to deal with a difficult child and effectively set boundaries, build relationships and self esteem, and preserve your own sanity.
When: April 17, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: YMCA Farha Sport Center
3405 S. Meridian
Understanding the teenage brain: How to communicate so your teen will communicate with you During this seminar you'll learn about the biological processes that control the teenage brain, giving you insight into your teen's perception.
When: April 24, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: YMCA Farha Sport Center
3405 S. Meridian
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Surgical weight loss seminar
Learn options for treating severe obesity, including surgical options available through Via Christi Weight Management.
Register: 316-689-6082
Cost: Free
When: April 10, 26. May 8,24
Check-in: 5:30 p.m., class: 6 p.m.
Where:Chang Specialty Clinic
707 N. Emporia
(Emporia & Murdock, enter south side of building only)
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Introduction to Lymphedema
The manual lymphatic drainage system will be discussed as a treatment option.
Register: 316-689-5700
Cost: Free
When: April 11, 11 a.m.-Noon
Where: Via Christi Cancer Resource Center
817 N. Emporia
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Fall & fire prevention for older adults
Learn how to decrease your risk at home or away.
Register: 316-689-5700
Cost: Free
When: April 12, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Via Christi Hospital
3600 E. Harry
3rd Floor, Conf. Room A
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Fall & fire prevention for older adults
Learn how to decrease your risk at home or away.
Register: 316-689-5700
Cost: Free
When: April 12, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Via Christi Hospital
3600 E. Harry
3rd Floor, Conf. Room A
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Look Good…Feel Better
Ladies…learn how to cope with the appearance-related side effects cancer treatment can cause.
Register: 316-616-6500
Cost: Free
When: April 16 of May 21, 10 a.m.-Noon
Location: Via Christi Cancer Research Center
817 N. Emporia
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Fitness and you: How to begin a walking/running program
Walking or running can provide health benefits no matter what your age. Join our running expert, Randy Mijares, MD as he expands on the notion that “we are all born to run.” He’ll also discuss how to get started and pitfalls to avoid. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited.
Register: All are welcome, go to vcwomensconnection.com and click on the “fitness and you” button
Cost: Free
When: April 14, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Homewood Suites at the Waterfront
1550 N. Waterfront Parkway
(NE corner of Webb Road and 13th Street)
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FOR THOSE 50 AND OVER
