Anti-aging Calendar for the week of 09.04.08

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Freedom From Smoking Classes •

Tobacco is a tough habit to kick and folks often need encouragement and help to quit. St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers and the American Lung Association are offering the step-by-step cessation program, Freedom From Smoking. The next seven-week program begins Sept. 8. The program guides participants through a variety of behavior modification techniques to quit smoking. | Where: St. Francis Community Relations Carson Square Office, 3145 E. Thompson Road. | When: 6 p.m. Mondays, starting Monday | Cost: $50, however, the fee may be reimbursed by insurance companies. | Register: Call 782-7999.

LaLeche Meets •

Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children are invited to the Greenwood La Leche League monthly. Discussion topics include the family and the breastfed baby, the art of breastfeeding and avoiding difficulties, the advantages of breastfeeding, and nutrition and weaning. | Where: Methodist Medical Plaza, 8830 S. Meridian St. (use community room entrance on the south side of the building) | When: Wednesday at 10 a.m. | Info: Call 784-8286 or 885-7342.

Spirit of Women Event •

Actress and author Stacey Halprin to share life-changing weight loss story with Hoosiers. As the tragedy of Sept. 11 struck around her, Stacey Halprin was trapped in her apartment just one mile from the World Trade Center because at 550 pounds, she was unable to escape on her own. Today, Halprin has transformed herself to a healthy 190 pounds and shares her incredible weight loss journey with others. She is the event’s keynote speaker. | Where: Halprin speaks at the Scottish Rite Cathedral ballroom, 650 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis | When: Thursday at 5:30 p.m. | Cost: $30 per person | Info: Registration required. Register by visiting shop.StFrancisHospitals.org or by calling 865-5866.

St. Francis Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screening •

St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers and Urology of Indiana are presenting a prostate cancer awareness and early detection program. They are also offering prostate exams. Early detection and treatment options will be discussed. Men over 50 and their spouses or significant others, are encouraged to attend. Where: Education program is Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Francis Education Center, 5935 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 100. The prostate screenings are Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the St. Francis Mooresville Cancer Center, 1215 Hadley Rd., Ste 105; or on Sat., Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Indianapolis Cancer Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave. Screenings are free and take a few minutes. Registration required; call (317) 782-4422 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Clarian Hospice Needs Volunteers •

The Ruth Lilly Hospice of Clarian is seeking individual volunteers or groups of volunteers to run errands, provide friendship, companionship and emotional support, for both home patients and patients on the Yellow Rose Unit at Methodist Hospital. Other volunteers are needed for clerical and bereavement support. Pre-screening and registration are required, contract Pat Darden, hospice volunteer coordinator, at 962-2077 or pdarden@clarian.org. The seven-week training session begins Sept. 17 and runs through Oct. 29 at 1815 N. Capitol Ave., across from Methodist Hospital. Two session times, either from 1 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m.

Respite Service for Parents •

Southport Heights Christian Church is opening a monthly Respite Care Service for parents. The monthly service will be supervised by a registered nurse who specializes in the care of special needs children. Children who are deaf, autistic, have tracheotomies, “G” buttons, or other physical disabilities are welcome. Due to limited space, an application and interview process is required. The service begins Oct. 10 and runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information or an application, call Dave Soucie, senior minister, at 783-7714, ext. 15.

Group Exercise Certification Class •

Hornet Park Fitness Center and NETA, a non-profit fitness professional association are offering a group exercise certification class. Potential and current fitness instructors will learn basic academic and practical application of teaching group exercise. No college, science, or teaching background required. Workshop registration includes a full-day review, written exam, 2-year certificate and membership. | Where : Hornet Park Fitness Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove | When: 8 a.m. on Sat. Sept. 13 | To register, call 800-AEROBIC or register online at www.netafit.org.

No Equipment Needed Exercise Class •

All of the workout, none of the mess. Minimize the use of equipment and learn how to use your focus, body weight, and exercise sequencing to develop fabulous equipment-free workouts! | Where : Hornet Park Fitness Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove | When: 8 a.m. on Sun., Sept. 14 | To register, call 800-AEROBIC or register online at www.netafit.org.

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