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Anti-Aging Calendar for the week of 10.23.08
Immunization Clinic at Southport United Methodist Church • The Marion County Health Department will be at Southport United Methodist to provide flu and pneumonia shots. There are no restrictions; all are welcome. They usually bring about 200 doses. Medicare and Medicaid will be accepted. | Where: Southport United Methodist Church, 1947 E. Southport Rd. | When: Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. | Cost: $15 for flu shot.
Exercise Tips • Keep Your Ticker in Tip Top Shape! The human heart is a remarkable machine. And like all machines, the more care and maintenance it receives, the longer and better it will function. Incorporating regular exercise and proper diet into your lifestyle and avoiding unnecessary stress will not only keep healthy hearts in fine working order, but can even reverse heart disease. There are lots of little things that you can do every day that your heart will love you for. Learn how to setup a schedule for yourself! | Where: St. Francis Heart Center, Community Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave. | When: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. | Info: Registration required; call 782-4422 or register online at StFrancisHospitals.org/heart.
Cooking Meatless • Going meatless just one day a week can lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. Adding more fiber is easy with new products on the market. This class will help you with menu planning and recipes, and you’ll have the chance to sample food prepared during the session. | Where: St. Francis Heart Center, Community Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave. | When: Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. | Info: Registration required; call 782-4422 or register online at StFrancisHospitals.org/heart.
Immunization Clinic at Baxter YMCA • This clinic will provide flu, tetanus and pneumonia shots. | Where: Baxter YMCA, 7900 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis | When: Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. in the south gym. | Cost: Flu $15; Tetanus $20; Pneumonia $40 | For more information, contact Terri Bradley ext. 247 or tbradley@indymca.org.
Healthy Meals on a Budget • As food prices climb, it becomes more important to make smart purchases at the supermarket. When you’re on a tight budget, the thought of preparing tasty, healthy meals on a regular basis can seem daunting. Not only is it easy to get sucked in by grocery merchandising tricks, but it’s also normal for most of us to fall into a mealtime rut, eating the same foods over and over. However, you’re in control of your kitchen — and if you cook smart, you can enjoy the first-class meals you deserve on a reasonable budget. In this class, you will learn how to stretch your food budget while still getting all the important healthy nutrients that you need. | Where: St. Francis Heart Center, Community Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave. | When: Thursday at 6:30 p.m. | Info: Info: Registration required; call 782-4422 or register online at StFrancisHospitals.org/heart.
Oasis South Offers Exercise Classes • Oasis South is offering several exercise classes. Building Bones Through Exercise strengthens muscles, increase strength and endurance, etc. Class runs six Tuesdays, from Oct. 28 to Dec. 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ExerStart offers participants an opportunity to exercise in simple steps and easy patterns and have a solid workout that focuses on range of motion, toning and balance. Class runs six Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m., beginning Oct. 30, through Dec. 11. Gentle Chair Yoga allows individuals to experience the healing benefits of yoga sitting in a chair. Six Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon, Oct. 30 through Dec. 11. Muscle Toning improves your balance, posture, flexibility and strength. Six Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m., Oct. 30 through Dec. 11. | Where: OASIS South, located at The Centre, 1675 W. Smith Valley Road, Ste. B-3, Greenwood | Cost: Classes are $15, plus a $15 registration charge per trimester, when you sign up to take one or more classes.
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