For Your Health

Aquatic Tai Chi
Tai chi, a slow, meditative exercise, can be done in water to achieve relaxation, increase circulation, and improve balance. Participants in this 12-week class need to be independent in the pool and have a physician’s release. Cost: $70. Call 503-561-5932 to register.
Tuesdays, Jan. 9–March 27, water warm-up at 11 a.m., class from 11:15–11:45 a.m.
RRC Pool

Baby Maybe?
Pondering parenting? Bring your support person(s) and ask an expert or just listen. Learn the latest information about getting pregnant and preparing for parenting. Tour of the Family Birth Center included. Free. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Monday, March 5, 7–8:30 p.m.
FBC

Ball Bouncing Mamas!
Join other expectant and new mothers in an exercise class tailored to pregnant and postpartum women. Learn how to improve abdominal core stability, strengthen pelvic floor muscles, and reduce strain on your back and spine. Babies not yet crawling may attend. Please bring a note from your doctor or midwife that it is OK to participate in this class. Cost $30 for six-week series. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Thursdays, Jan. 25–March 1 or April 5–May 10, noon–1 p.m.
FBC

Better Balance and Fall Prevention
Improve your balance and prevent falls with our eight-week, balance-improvement program. For ages 65 and older. Cost: $48. Call 503-831-3476 to register.
Mondays and Fridays, Feb. 19–April 13, 10–11 a.m.
WVH

Childbirth Preparation Classes
These interactive classes prepare you and your support person(s) for the labor and birth process, and how to take care of your newborn. Plan to finish your childbirth classes at least three weeks before your baby’s due date. Cost $70 per couple. Scholarships available. For a complete listing of classes, call 503-561-5639 or visit us online.

Child Safety Seats
Learn the ins and outs of selecting and installing child safety seats for babies, toddlers, and kids who need boosters. Bring your child’s seat to the class. Free. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Saturday, Jan. 13 or April 7, 1–3 p.m.
FBC

Choices for Health
Ten-week program designed to help manage weight and experience the benefits of activity. Registered dietitians cover healthful eating, grocery shopping and more. Exercise is part of class time. Cost: $200. Covered benefit under First Choice 65. Register one week prior to first session. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Wednesdays, Jan. 24–March 28, 3:30–4:45 p.m.
COM 1

Committed to Kids™ Weight-Management Program
Ten-week weightmanagement program for overweight children ages 7 to 18 and their parents. Taught by registered dietitian, exercise instructor, and child psychologist. Cost: $585, scholarships available. Call 503-561-6990 to register.
Winter 2007
Class: Thursdays, Jan. 18–March 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
RRC

Spring 2007
Free information session: Tuesday, March 20, 7–8:30 p.m.
Class: Tuesdays, April 10–June 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
RRC

FreshStart Tobacco Cessation
In this four-week course, you’ll learn about tobacco addiction, stress-coping strategies and more, and then develop a plan for successfully quitting tobacco use. Cost: $20. A support person may attend at no extra cost. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Classes held monthly in Salem and quarterly in Dallas.

Healthy Backs
Learn what you can do yourself to maintain and restore optimal back function and prevent injuries. Will include posture, lifting mechanics, stretching, and strengthening. Cost: $10. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Thursday, March 29, 9:30–11 a.m.
WVH

Living Well With Chronic Disease
Interactive six-week workshop provides tools to help manage heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, bronchitis, emphysema, and other chronic conditions. Cost $40. A support person may attend at no additional cost. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Mondays, Feb. 12–March 19, 1–3:30 p.m.
RRC 2nd Floor Conference Room

Look Good … Feel Better
This program teaches beauty techniques for female cancer patients in active treatment, to help combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free. Call the Cancer Resource Center 503-561-6790 or1 (800) ACS-2345 to register.
Monday, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, or May 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
COM A/B

OASIS (Older Adults Striving for Independence and Safety)
Four-week, injury-prevention class for those 65 and older. Learn about fall prevention, safe medication management, safe driving and more. Free. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Thursdays, April 12–May 10 (no class May 3), 2–3 p.m.
Jason Lee Manor, 1551 Center St. NE, Salem

Seatbelt Diversion Class
For those who have been ticketed for driving without a seatbelt. Please arrive at 6:45 p.m. to complete registration. No one admitted after 7 p.m. Cost: $25 cash. For more information, call 503-561-5427.
Tuesday, Jan. 9, March 13, or May 8, 7–9 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 14 or April 11, 7–9 p.m.
WCC Room

SPLASH! Diabetic Exercise
If you want better control of your blood sugar, this low-impact exercise class in the water is the class for you. Participants need to be independent in the pool and have a physician’s release to participate in this eight-week class. Cost: $70. Call 503-561-5932 to register.
Tuesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27, 8–8:30 a.m.
RRC Pool

Stand Tall for Healthy Bones!
Comprehensive osteoporosis workshop that offers information on bone-healthy eating and a simple, yet effective, strengthening program. Taught by a physical therapist and registered dietitian. Cost: $10. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, or May 1, noon–2 p.m.
RRC 3rd Floor

Type 2 Diabetes Education
Sessions cover nutrition, acute and chronic complications, blood sugar testing, diabetes medications, exercise and more. Individual appointments with registered nurses and registered dietitians are included. Cost: $625 (covered by Medicare and some private insurance). Follow-up classes available. Call 503-561-6990 to register.
Ongoing, morning and evening classes
RRC 3rd Floor

Keep a written record. An easy way to keep track of your medications, allergies, and immunizations is to fill out our handy form, which you can get by calling us at 503-561-5269, or by downloading it from our Web site.