Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 4 November 1999 — Page 12

The Muncie Times, November 4, 1999, page 12

4 Group eases grief through the holidays For people grieving the recent death of a loved one, the holiday season can be long days of heartache. The Hospice team of Ball Memorial Hospital will present a support group to better prepare participants and their families for the holidays. The pre-Holiday Support Group for those facing that difficult first holiday alone will meet Thursday, Nov. 4, 5-6:30 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 11,3-4:30 p.m. Participants may choose from these dates. There is no charge to attend, however registration is required because of space limitations. To register call Ball Memorial Hospital Hospice and Supportive Care at (765) 747-4273 by Tuesday, Nov. 2.

COMING IN DECEMBER Better Breathers • 12/21,6:30 p.m. Christmas Party! Medical Consultants, 2525 W. University Ave., Suite 300, BMH Outpatient Medical Pavilion. Call 747-3773 for reservations. Winter Wonder Walk • 12/8,7 p.m. Free, fun 5-K (3.1 mile) walk through flat, paved neighborhood west of BMH. Sign-in at 6:30 p.m. Registration fee: plate of treats to share with fellow walkers. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Pets on leashes welcome. Call the CHS Wellness Center, 747-3643, for information.

Festival of Trees & Light “Winter Garden.” Horizon Convention Center. General Admissions: $3 per adult, $1 per child under 12, $2 for Seniors on Wednesday for Senior Day. • 11/21, Noon-8 p.m., Festival Grand Opening 4:30-7:30 p.m., Party in the Park.. .Family Night • 11/22,11 a.m.-6 p.m., Festival all day 6 p.m., “Performance Madness”"' • 11 /23,11 a.m.-8 p.m., Festival all day 5- 8 p.m., “Garfield’s Garden Romp”... An Evening with Garfield • 11/24,11 a.m.-6 p.m., Festival all day 1-3 p.m., “On Golden Pond”...Senior Social 6- 9 p.m., “Aloha Rockin’ Rudolph”’ 1 ' • 11/25,11 a.m.-8 p.m., Festival all day Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Festival • 11/26,11 a.m.-5 p.m., Festival all day “Tea Cups &: Teddy Bears”* * Three serving times: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-3 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. 5-9 p.m., An Evening at the Festival for Cardinal Health System Employees • 11/27,11 a.m.-4 p.m., Festival all day “Santa in the Secret Garden”* Two serving times: 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 4 p.m. SHARP, Silent Auction Bids Close and the 1999 Festival concludes Hndicates reservation required. Call the Festival Hotline, (765) 741-7833. Hotline Is Open. Glowing Memories Tree Lighting • 11/28,7 p.m. Honoring loved ones with a light placed on the trees at the entrance to BMH. Call Hospice, 747-4273. Holiday Craft Fair • 11/11,7 a.m.-4 p.m. Outpatient Medical Pavilion Conference Center. Great holiday shopping! HEALTH SCREENINGS Sponsored by CHS HealthStrategies Blood pressure checks, Free Cholesterol & glucose, (non-fasting finger stick) $7 Cholesterol, glucose & HDL, $12 Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose (fast 8-10 hours before test; finger stick) $20 • 11/3,9 a.m.-l p.m., Osco Drugs, Muncie Mali and 2606 White River Blvd. • 11/17,8 a.m.-l p.m., CHS HealthStrategies, 3813 S. Madison St.

EXERCISE/FITNESS Aerobics CHS Wellness Center, 2300 W. Gilbert St. • Step, double-step, circuit-step, strength and flexibility cardio kickboxing, cardio combo and gentle Hatha yoga. Also, American School of Tae Kwon Do. Call 747-3643 for information/registration. CHS HealthStrategies, 3813 S. Madison St. • 5:30-6:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, circuit-step. • 8-8:50 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, strength and flexibility. Call 741-3643 for information/registration. Special Needs Body Recall • 1:15-2:15 p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Ball Memorial Hospital • 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Central Indiana Orthopedics, 3600 W. Bethel Ave. Massage Therapy • CHS Wellness Center, 2300 W. Gilbert St. Healthful Touch Therapeutic Massage Clinic. Appointment required. Call LuAnn, 747-3644; Monica, 396-2213 or Jennie, 741-1013. • CHS HealthStrategies, 3813 S. Madison St. Massage therapy. Call Phyllis, 751-3371. CLASSES/EDUCATION Cancer Care Ball Hospital’s Cancer Education Office, room 6410. • 11/1,11/14 and 11/28,1-2 p.m., Symptom Management for the Cancer Patient. • 11/7,1-2 p.m., What You Need to Know About Cancer. Childbirth/Parenting • Early Pregnancy Class • Preparation for Childbirth • Childbirth After 30 • Teen Pregnancy Class • Childbirth Refresher Class • After Baby Comes Class • Breastfeeding Class • Sibling Class • Birthing Center Tour Diabetes Care • Morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Appointments needed for individual consultations. Physician referral and preregistration required. Diabetes Foot Clinic • Mondays, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15,11/22, 11/29,8-11 a.m. Outpatient Dialysis Center, 2705 W. North St. Call Diabetes Care Center, 741-2988, for appointment.

SUPPORT GROUPS Awake • 11/11,6:30 p.m. BMH Outpatient Medical Pavilion, Medical Consultants, Suite 300. Sleeping disorders. Cancer • Tuesdays, 11/2,11/9,11/16,11/23, 11/30,8:30 a.m. The Johnson House. Mourning Friends Breakfast. • 11/9,6:30-8 p.m. Circle of Life—Breast Cancer. BMH Outpatient Medical Pavilion Conference Center, room 4. • 11/14,1-2 p.m., Nutrition and Cancer. BMH Outpatient Medical Pavilion Conference Center, room 4. • 11/17,1:30-3 p.m., Cancer Survivors. Call 751-1400 for location. Crohn’s & Colitis • 11/9,6:30-8 p.m. BMH Outpatient Medical Pavilion Conference Center, rooms 1,6,7 and 8. Depression • 11/8,6:45-8 p.m. BMH Psychiatric Medical Center, Miami Conference Room. Diabetes • 11/18,7 p.m. BMH Auditorium. No December meeting. Head Injury • 11/2 and 11/16,6:30-8:30 p.m. BMH Outpatient Medical Pavilion, Medical Consultants, Suite 300. For head injury patients and their families. Hepatitis C • 11/1,6:30-7:30 p.m. Outpatient Medical Pavilion, Medical Consultants, Suite 300. New Family • Mondays, 11/1,11/8,11/15,11/22, 11/29,1:15-2:15 p.m. BMH Skilled Living Center, fourth floor, West Wing. For families involved in the care of outpatient physical rehabilitation patients. $15 per month. Call 747-3467. Post-Partum • 11/1 and 11/15,7-8 p.m., BMH Outpatient Medical Pavilion Conference Center. For mothers and family members with post-partum depression. Free. Pre-Holiday Bereavement • 11/4,5-6:30 p.m., Ball-Foster Guest House. • 11/11,3-4:30 p.m., The Johnson House. For those facing their first holiday season since the loss of a loved one. Call Hospice, 747-4273. RTS (Resolve Through Sharing) • 11/1,7 p.m., Kennedy Branch Library. For those grieving the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death.

For reservations or information about the /^Cardinal events listed, call Ball Memorial Hospital’s Health Svstem Inc Health FOCUS Line at (765) 741 -1073. neSystem Worl. For You. • Caring • Respect • Honesty • Excellence • Stewardship