Witham Health Has Busy May

May, Witham Health Services will host support groups and community education classes, as well as a sale in its retail shops and fundraisers led by its volunteer organization.

Support Groups and Education

Witham will host the following support groups and community education classes in May. 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.
• The Alzheimer’s Support Group for those who care for Alzheimer’s patients will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 18, 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 May. 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.

Mother’s Day Basket Raffle

Visit the Waterfall’s Edge Gift Shop and Pavilion Boutique on the Lebanon campus and enter to win a Mother’s Day basket with items donated by local businesses. The basket is valued at over $300. Tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5. The drawing will be held on Friday, May 8.

Race in for Savings Sale

Visit the Waterfall’s Edge Gift Shop and Pavilion Boutique on the Lebanon campus between May 18-22 for 25% off all merchandise in the store. Customers who find the checkered flag will receive an additional 10% off their purchase (exclusions apply) and customers who spend $50 will receive a gift certificate for 25% off their next purchase.

Athletic Annex Fundraiser

The Witham Volunteer Organization will also host a fundraiser with the Athletic Annex on Thursday, May 21, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Witham main entrance at 2605 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon. Athletic Annex will offer professional shoe fittings and thermal arch scans in addition to a wide assortment of footwear, arch supports and other name-brand accessories.

Customers will receive 10% off their purchase and 10% of all sales will be donated to the Witham Volunteer Organization. With any purchase customers will be entered to win a $100 Athletic Annex gift card. All proceeds benefit the Witham Volunteer Organization Scholarship Program and various fund the need initiatives for Witham Health Services.