Winchester Hospital’s Community Health Institute Offers Two New Classes in May to Expecting Parents

Winchester, Mass. – Winchester Hospital’s Community Health Institute has added two new classes to its monthly offerings. Dad’s Baby Basics and Welcome to Parenthood are two great ways for new parents to prepare for the birth of their first child. Dad’s Baby Basics is exclusively for new fathers as they prepare for the unique stresses associated with fatherhood. To register for these classes or any of the other education courses, fitness classes or support groups, please call (781) 756-4700.
 
Tai Chi/Qi gong is a 10-week fitness class that utilizes gentle flowing movements to reduce stress, increase flexibility and balance, and improve muscle strength.
Date: Mondays, May 3 to July 19 (No class May 31 or July 5)
Time: 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Location: Winchester Hospital Family Medical Center, 500 Salem St., Route 62, Wilmington
Cost: $150 (10 classes)
 
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (initial certification) is a one-night class during which participants will learn CPR and choke-saving techniques for adults, children and infants. This course is a pre-requisite for the basic life support instructor course. After successful completion of a written test and skills evaluation, participants will receive certification in these life-saving techniques.
Date: Monday, May 3
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $90
 
Yoga is a 10-week moderate to strong-level yoga class that includes postures with longer holds, Pranayama (breathing) techniques, yoga philosophy, chanting and meditation.
Date: Tuesdays, May 4 to July 20 (No class June 29 or July 6)
Time: 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $150 (10 classes)
 
Prostate Cancer Support Group is a free support group for men with prostate cancer and their families. This group meets the first Wednesday of the month.
Date: Wednesday, May 5
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
 
Nursing Mother’s Group is a free support group for new moms who have questions about breastfeeding and motherhood.
Date: Meets every Wednesday (May 5, 12, 19, 26)
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Location:12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
For more information, please call (781) 756-4788.
 
Heartsaver CPR + AED is a one-night course that focuses on rescue and choke-saving skills for adults, children and infants. This course also provides instruction on automated external defibrillation. After successful completion of a skills evaluation, participants will receive certification in these life-saving techniques.
Date: Thursday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 26
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $65
 
CPR for Family and Friends is a one-night non-certification class designed to teach CPR and choke-saving skills.
Date: Friday, May 7 and Friday, May 21
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $45
 
Insulin Pumpers is a free support group for diabetics who wear an insulin pump or are interested in learning about insulin pump therapy. The group meets the second Saturday of the month.
Date: Saturday, May 8
Time: 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Training Lab
For more information, please call (781) 396-6437.
 
Tai Chi for Balance and Rejuvenation is a five-week course designed to help the recovery of balance, stability and physical strength. The class will use a modified Tai Chi regimen of physical, mental and energetic exercise.
Date: Monday, May 10 to Monday, June 14 (Classes on Mondays and Thursdays)
(No class Monday, May 31)
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Winchester Hospital Family Medical Center, 500 Salem St., Route 62, Wilmington
Cost: $150 (10 classes)
 
Fitness Basics is a five-week, low-impact aerobic and muscle conditioning workout for women and men. This fitness program helps maintain muscle strength and cardiovascular health.
Date: Tuesday, May 11 to Thursday, June 10 (class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Time: 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays
          9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Thursdays
Location: Winchester Hospital Family Medical Center, 500 Salem St., Route 62, Wilmington
Cost: $55 (10 classes)
 
HOPE Group is a free support group for parents and families who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. The group meets the second Wednesday of the month.
Date: Wednesday, May 12
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
 
Building Bones is a five-week, low-impact class that focuses on muscle strengthening and stretching with the use of low weight bearing exercises. The workout is designed for men and women who want to tone muscles and maintain bone health.
Date: Wednesday, May 12 to Friday, June 11 (class meets Wednesdays and Fridays)
Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $45 (10 classes)
 
Day to Day with Diabetes for Adults is a free support group for those who are living with diabetes, their family and friends. The group meets the second Thursday of the month.
Date: Thursday, May 13
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
 
First Aid and Safety for New Parents is a one-night class designed to help new parents identify common danger areas in the home, prevent injuries and care for injuries if they do occur.
Date: Friday, May 14
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $40 per person, $70 per couple
 
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (recertification) is a one-night class designed for healthcare providers seeking recertification in CPR and choke-saving techniques.
Date: Wednesday, May 19
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $65
 
(New Class!) Welcome to Parenthood Class is one-day class that reviews the specific needs of new parents, and provides practical preparation tools for the postpartum period. Date: Thursday, May 20
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Winchester Hospital Family Medical Center, 500 Salem Street, Route 62, Wilmington
Cost: $40 per person; $65 per couple
 
Infant and Child First Aid is a one-night course that focuses on choke-saving techniques and basic first aid skills. Participants will learn how to care children or infants with fractures, burns, seizures, fever and vomiting.
Date: Thursday, May 20
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $65
 
(New Class!) Dad’s Baby Basics is a one-day, dads-only class that teaches fathers what to expect before, during and after the birth of their baby. The class discusses the father's role in preparing for birth, helping with feeding, safety, sleep changes and more.
Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Training Lab
Cost: $40
 
Flex and Stretch is a five-week class taught by a physical therapist that focuses on maintaining and/or improving flexibility, strength and balance.
Date: Monday, May 24 to Monday, June 28 (class meets every Monday and Friday)
            (No class May 31)
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $60 (10 Classes)
 
Ageless Yoga is a 10-weekyoga class is ideal for loosening up the muscles and joints that tighten with age and cause discomfort, reduced mobility, stiffness and pain. This class will incorporate modified yoga poses, breathing techniques and relaxation methods.
Date: Monday, May 24 to August 9 (No class May 31 or July 5)
Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $150 (10 classes)
 
About Winchester Hospital’s Community Health Institute
Winchester Hospital’s Community Health Institute is committed to helping community members take responsibility for their health and well-being by offering the education and resources that change lives. Established in 1996, the Community Health Institute now offers more than 30 programs and services throughout the year with offerings in disease management, childbirth, integrative therapies, fitness, yoga, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, CPR and first aid, weight management, career services and support groups. The institute is also home to two retail services; A Caring Place, which features wigs, bras, prostheses and head coverings for women living with cancer; and the Lactation Center Boutique, which offers the highest-quality breastfeeding supplies and support. Unless otherwise indicated within the program’s description, for more information or to register, please call the Community Health Institute at (781) 756-4700 or visit www.winchesterhospital.org.


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