Witham Health Has Busy April Approaching

In April, Witham Health Services will host support groups and community education classes, as well as a blood drive and a fundraiser led by its volunteer organization.

Support Groups and Education

Witham will host the following support groups and community education classes in April. The support groups are free unless indicated. For more information, visit www.witham.org/classes-and-support-groups.

• The Breastfeeding Support Group meets weekly on Mondays (except holidays) from 10-11 a.m. in the VIP Dining Room (2605 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon) and gives mothers the opportunity to meet and discuss their breastfeeding needs in a group setting with other mothers. Meetings are facilitated by a board-certified lactation consultant. Individual breastfeeding support is available with a lactation consultant is also available. For individual pricing and to schedule an appointment, call 765-485-8411.
• Birth Days and Beyond, a free prenatal education program, will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and includes sessions on childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care education. Choose to attend all day or pick the sessions designed for your stage of pregnancy. Please call 765-485-8411 for more information. Registration is available online at Witham.org/classes-and-support-groups. Classes are held in the North Pavilion, Entrance B in the Jack Jones Community Room (2705 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon). Virtual options are also available.
• The Alzheimer’s Support Group for those who care for Alzheimer’s patients will meet on Tuesday, April 21, at 6 p.m. in the VIP Dining Room (2605 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon).
• The Cancer Support Cooking for Wellness class will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at 1 p.m. at the Boone County Cancer Society (1208 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon). Participants will receive recipes focused on using fresh, nutritionally dense ingredients and samples of every delicious dish. Please call the Boone County Cancer Society at 765-482-2043 to RSVP.
• The Cancer Support Group is for patients living with cancer and for those supporting a loved one with cancer. The group will meet on Monday, April 27, at 6 p.m. at the Boone County Cancer Society (1208 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon). Please call the Boone County Cancer Society at 765-482-2043 for more information.
• Witham’s Diabetes Self-Management Class is designed for people with pre-diabetes, diabetes or gestational diabetes. Call the Diabetes Education Department at 765-485-8256 for individualized classes, scheduling and pricing.

Wellness Classes

The Witham Wellness Center will host the following wellness classes in April. Classes are held in the Witham Wellness Center in the South Pavilion on the Witham Main Campus at 2505 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon. Payment can be made in person at the start of class by cash or check. Call the Wellness Department at 765-485-8126 or visit www.witham.org/our-services/wellness for more information.

• BeMoved Dance is a dance fitness program for people of all ages and abilities. It’s held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. Cost is $10 per class.
• Flow Yoga is a great way to center your day with movement and mindful breathing. It’s held weekly on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per class.
• The free indoor cycling and stretching program is designed to reduce the risk of chronic disease or help manage weight. It’s held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-10:45 a.m.
• Restorative Yoga is a gentle and slow style of yoga that encourages physical, mental and emotional relaxation. It’s held weekly on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. Cost is $15 per class.
• Rock Steady Boxing 1 & 2 is a non-contact boxing program for people with Parkinson’s Disease. It’s held weekly from 9-10:15 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and is $30 per month for unlimited sessions.
• Rock Steady Boxing 3 & 4 is a non-contact boxing program for people with Parkinson’s Disease. It’s held weekly from 10-11 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and is $30 per month for unlimited sessions.
• SilverSneakers Classic, a free class designed for those 65 or older, uses a chair for seated support while listening to music, moving and having fun. It’s held weekly from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mondays.
• SilverSneakers Chair Yoga, a free class designed for those 65 or older, calms the mind and body with seated mediation and gentle stretching. It’s held weekly from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesdays.
• SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit, a free class designed for those 65 or older, increases cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a seated/standing circuit workout. It’s held weekly from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursdays.
• Tai Chi for Health (Beginners and Advanced) improves flexibility, muscular strength, fitness and balance. It’s held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. at the Witham Health Services South Pavilion Wellness Center. Cost is $5 per class.

Volunteer Organization Fundraiser

The Witham Volunteer Organization will host a fundraiser with Rise and Roll on Thursday, April 2, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (while supplies last) at the Witham main entrance at 2605 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon.

Blood Drive

Witham Health Services will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, April 8, from 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in the North Pavilion Conference Room. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome. To schedule a time, visit: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11637913.