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June 6-12, 2002
health
Health
55-PLUS & FIT Exercise program for people age 55 and older. Mondays $ Wednesdays, 9-10am. $55. Starts June 3rd. Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, 8601 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. 215-233-6240.
65-PLUS & FIT Aerobic exercise program. 9:30-10:30am Tuesdays & Thursdays, $55 for 8 weeks. Springfield Residence Retirement Community, 551 Evergreen Ave., Wyndmoor PA. 215-233-6309.
AARP 55 ALIVE DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Registration required, call 215-247-6393. June 13,12:30pm, $10/class. Springfield Residence Retirement Community, 551 Evergreen Ave., Wyndmoor PA. 215-233-6309.
ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS and dysfunctional families. Every Friday, 6:30-7:30pm. Old Pine Community Center, 4th & Lombard Sts. 215-224-1573.
ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC June 11. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, E. Pennsylvania Chapter #2 International Plaza, Suite 245. 610-521-8274.
ARTHRITIS INFORMATION CLUB Includes management skills. Exercise to beat arthritis. 7pm. At Evergreen adult day program, Springfield Residence, 551 E. Evergreen Ave, Wyndmoor.
BREAST CANCER WORKSHOP Dealing with the latest methods of detection and treatment. June 4, noon-1:30pm. At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, 10 E. Athens Ave Suite 204, Ardmore Pa. 610-645-4567.
CANCER AND SPIRITUALITY Learn about the healing power of ancient sanskrit mantras. June 10, 6:30pm-8pm. RSVP by June 7. The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. 215-879-7733.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Open to patients with any cancer diagnosis dealing with treatment/post-treatment. 4:30-6pm, first Thursday monthly. Free. Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. 215-247-7299.
CARING FOR BABY Parents learn baby care techniques for various everyday baby activities. Every Wednesday, 7-9:30pm, Schilling Campus. $20. Abington Memorial Hospital, 1200 Old York Rd., Abington.
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Mon & Wed, 8-9:30pm. Bingo Hall, 7015 Roosevelt Blvd. 215-939-7675.
DROP-IN PARENTING DISCUSSION W/ child play group in Laughlin Hall. June 11, 10-11:30am, Free. Chestnut Hill HealthCare, 8835 Germantown Ave. 215-248-8200.
EXPECTANT PARENT ORIENTATION Help and advice for those expecting a child. Every Wednesday, 7:30-9pm, Beardwood Auditorium. Abington Memorial Hospital, 1200 Old York Rd., Abington.
FIRST AID COURSE Training by National Safety Council. June 11, 6-10pm, $45. Delaware County Memorial Hospital, 501 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. 215-284-8100.
FREE BONE DENSITY SCREENING June 6, 11am-1pm. Albertson's, 2301 Pasqualone Blvd., Bensalem. Thursday, June 6. 4-6pm. Albertsons, 1336 Bristol Pike, Bensalem. June 6, 11am-1pm. Pathmark of Aramingo, 3500 Aramingo Ave., Philadelphia. June 6, 4-6pm. Pathmark of Grays Ferry, 3021 Grays Ferry Ave., Philadelphia. June 8, 11am-1pm. Albertsons, State Rd. & Lansdowne Ave., Upper Darby. June 8, 11am-1pm. Shoprite of Oxford & Levick, 6301 Oxford Ave., Philadelphia. June 9, 10am-4pm. Albertsons, 808 E. Street Rd., Warminster. June 8, 4-6pm. Shoprite, 115 West Chester Pike, West Chester. June 8, 4-6pm. Shoprite of Germantown, 176-82 Chelton Ave., Philadelphia. June 9, 10am-4pm. Albertsons, 48 West Road, Newton.
FREE HIV TESTING Free anonymous HIV testing every Friday afternoon. By appointment only. Planned Parenthood, 1144 Locust St. 351-5500.
HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY SOUL Exploration into physical and spiritual health, based on classical Jewish sources. Runs June 11, 18 & 25, 7:30-9pm. $15, Washington Square Chiropractic Center, 604 Washington Sq. South, to register call 215-546-8672.
HEARTSAVER CPR PROGRAM Discussion & practice, call 610-284-8158 to pre-register. June 10, 6-10pm, $35. Delaware County Memorial Hospital, 501 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. 215-284-8100.
HOME HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers needed to work at The Hospice of Moorsetown VNA. 856-235-0462.
INFANT/CHILD CPR Basic techniques taught, call to register 215-753-2000. June 10, 6-10pm, $40 ($70/couple). Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. 215-247-7299.
LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Monthly meeting. June 11, 5-6:30pm. Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. 215-247-7299.
MOM AND BABY EXERCISE A program for moms and babies designed to meet moms' needs and enhance development of babies. June 12, 10-11:30am, $36/6 session. Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. 215-247-7299.
MOTHERWELL MATERNITY HEALTH Includes a fitness program. June 3, 6:45-7:45pm. $64. Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. 215-247-7299.
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN Enjoy gardens, music, dance, buffet and silent auction. Proceeds benefit a planned cancer center. June 2, 5:30-8:30pm. "Les Chenes", Wyndmoor.
PARENT DISCUSSION & PLAY GROUP Talk with other parents about life, let your kids socialize. Tuesdays. 10-11:30am. Starts June 4, free. Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. 215-247-7299.
PARK RESTORATION Volunteers needed. June 8th, 10am-1pm. Help clean up the park. Pennypack Park, Northeast Phila.
PARKINSON'S EXERCISE CLASS For those afflicted to increase mobility, strength, flexibility and endurance.Medically supervised, call for info. 3-4pm Mondays & Wednesdays, $5/class. Evergreen Adult Day Program, 551 E. Evergreen Avenue, Wyndmoor, 215-233-6240.
PILATES WORKSHOP with Eileen O'Connell, Thu. through June 6, 5:30-6:45pm, $8, call 215-233-3353 to register. Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. 215-247-7299.
PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL CPR CLASS With American Heart Association, call 610-284-8158 to pre-register. June 8 & 22, 9:30am-3:30pm, $55. Delaware County Memorial Hospital, 501 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. 215-284-8100.
PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC PROGRAM Evaluation and fitting of prescription prosthetic and orthitic devices. Call for info, cost and times. Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, 8601 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. 215-233-6240.
QI GONG FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER A workshop on the practice of energy flow to increase health. June 5, 7pm-8:30pm. Register by June 3. At Chester County, 163 W. Lancaster Ave, Suite 102, Paoli. 215-879-7733.
RELAY FOR LIFE 24-hour fundraising event to benefit local cancer research programs. 7pm. Upper Dublin High School, Fort Washington. 215-712-3290.
STAYING CONNECTED DURING CANCER A workshop for couples only. June 6, 7pm-8:30pm. Register by June 4. At Bux-Mont Counties, The High Point Cancer Center, County Line and Upper State Roads--700 Horizon Circle, Chalfont. 215-879-7733.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Hundreds of people are needed for the First Union Cycling Series race. To sign up for one or more of the races, go to www.firstunioncycling.com, call 610-676-0390, or email cspaeth@thresholdsports.com.
VOLVO LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA June 8. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, E. Pennsylvania Chapter #2 International Plaza, Suite 245. 610-521-8274.
WHEELCHAIR PROGRAM Evaluation, fitting, repair & modifications by a team of specialists. Call 215-233-6240 for appointment. June 12. Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, 8601 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. 215-233-6240.
YOGA CLASSES Open-level classes for all levels of students. $12/class, $100/12 classes. Call for more information, dates and times. At 2329 Parrish Street. 215-235-1228.
YOGA CLASSES FOR ADULTS Several classes for different levels. Call for information and times. Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, 8601 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. 215-233-6240.
ZEN MEDITATION SITTING GROUP Beginners are welcome, instruction is provided. Mondays, 7pm. Free. Unitarian Church, 22nd & Chestnut Street..
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