Winchester Hospital’s Community Health Institute Offers Two Zumba Classes in April

Winchester, Mass. – Winchester Hospital’s Community Health Institute is introducing two Zumba classes in April. With two class opportunities, there’s no reason not to dance your way to fitness this spring. If Zumba is not your style, then try out Fitness Basics or Building Bones as a way to build muscle and increase cardiovascular health. Find a complete class listing below. Please call 781-756-4700 with any questions.
 
CPR for Family and Friends is a one-night non-certification class designed to teach CPR and choke-saving skills.
Date: Friday, April 2
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $45
 
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, April 5
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $90
 
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, April 6 to Thursday, May 6 (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)
 
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, April 7 to Friday, May 7 (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)
 
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, April 7
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 (April 7, 14, 21, 28)
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.
 
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, April 8
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
 
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, April 10
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.
 
Hypnotherapy Certification Program consists of 100 hours of independent and classroom study. The program includes an introduction to hypnosis and child birthing, medical and dental applications for hypnosis, pain management, the elimination of phobias and many other applications. This program is approved for continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers and contact hours for nurses. Graduates may join the American Board of Hypnotherapy.
Dates: Weekend classes on April 10-11 AND May 8-9 (must commit to both)
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Suite 207
Cost: $1,600
 
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, April 12 to Monday, May 17 (class meets every Monday and Friday)
            (No class April 19)
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $60
 
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, April 14
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
 
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, April 15
Time: 6 to 10 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: Monday, April 19
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $45
 
Safe Babysitting is a one-day program designed to teach the fundamentals of safety and child care. The course will cover how to appropriately handle an emergency, choke-saving procedures and telephone etiquette.
Date: Tuesday, April 20
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Training Lab, First Floor
Cost: $65
 
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, April 21
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $65
 
Zumba is a six-week Latin-style dance fitness class that makes you sweat without even realizing it. Have fun moving to the beat and leave feeling rejuvenated. All fitness levels are welcome. There will be two classes held on Wednesday nights – see the two time slots below.
Date: Wednesdays, April 28 to June 2
Time: 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Crawford Memorial Church Auditorium, 34 Dix St., Winchester
Cost: $55 (six classes)
 
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, April 23
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
 
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: Wednesday, April 28
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: 12 Alfred St., Woburn: Baldwin Park I, Keating Conference Room
Cost: $65
 
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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