Informed - Parma Community General Hospital

Health Education Center Class Schedule 

Health Education Center Class Schedule 

poses abd stretches to complete 

the workout. 

7 sessions $35 

Mon., Sep. 8, Nov. 3 

7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Weight to Stretch* 

Class will focus on weight 

training to increase bone 

density, boost metabolism 

and strengthen all muscles 

groups. Class will end with a 

relaxation segment of yoga/ 

Pilates for stretching. 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! Zumba is Here 

This class combines Latin 

rhythms and cardiovascular exercise 

to create an aerobic workout 

that is fun and easy to follow. No 

dance experience needed. 


Sat., Sep. 13, Nov. 1 

8:30-9:30 a.m. 

MIND/BODY 

FITNESS 

Dress comfortably. Bring a 

small blanket or towel and a 

water bottle to all yoga/pilates 

classes. Yoga mats provided. 

Dates listed are start dates. 

Evening Yoga* 

Attain body awareness, relaxation 

and body/mind balance 

through a system of exercises 

and breathing. 

Beginners 


Mon., Sep. 8 7-8:30 p.m. 

Wed., Sep. 10 7-8:30 p.m. 


Mon., Oct. 27 7-8:30 p.m. 

Wed., Oct. 29 7-8:30 p.m. 

Intermediate 


Thu., Sep. 11 7-8:30 p.m. 


Thu., Oct. 30 7-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Chair Yoga 

This class is designed for 

people with physical limitations 

and people who don’t think they 

can keep up in a yoga class. We 

will use chairs for seated poses 

and also for support in standing 

poses. Focus on body awareness, 

breathing and relaxation. 


Tue., Sep. 9, Oct. 28 

6:30 -7:30 p.m. 

Morning Yoga - 

Salutations* 

The flowing sequence of poses 

builds upper-body strength, 

alignment and balance. 

Faster-paced class benefits the 

cardiovascular system. 

Walk-ins $12 



9-10:15 a.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan* 

This ancient Chinese martial 

arts therapy alleviates 

stress and promotes health, 

relaxation, and endurance. Increased 

circulation and gentle 

breathing loosen muscles 

and joints for flexibility and 

well-being. 

Beginner 


Tue., Sep. 23 7-9 p.m. 

Continuing students 

Prerequisite: Beginners’ class. 


Mon., Sep. 22 7-9 p.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan - Push 

Hands* 

This class will consist of the 

fundamental practice of Tai Chi 

Chuan self-defense applications 

and the pushing of hands. 

Prerequisite is Tai Chi Chuan or 

martial arts experience. 


Wed., Sep. 10 7-8:30 p.m. 


Wed., Nov. 12 7-8:30 p.m. 

YOUTH 

Materials fee included in price. 

Parents must remain in the 

building during 1-hour daytime 

classes and all evening classes. 

No adult participation 

unless noted. 

Dates listed are start dates. 

PRESCHOOL/ 

PRE-K 

NEW! A World Full 

of Art 

(Ages 3-5) Preschool multicultural 

art class will feature 

a different country each week 

with hands-on art projects. 

Dress for a mess. 


Thu., Oct. 30 10-11 a.m. 

Caveman to Picasso 

(Ages 3-5) Create works of art 

using techniques developed 

by famed artists throughout 

history. Dress for a mess! 


Thu., Sep. 11 10-11 a.m. 

Creative Play 

Builds social skills, improves 

coordination and introduces the 

concept of a teacher. Different 

themes will be featured each 

week in class through stories, 

songs, games, fun activities & 

crafts. 


Ages 2-4 

Adult participation 

Mon., Sep. 8, Oct. 27 6-7 p.m. 

Ages 2 ½-4 

Adult participation 

Wed. ,Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

9:45-10:45 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon 

Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

9:45-10:45 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon 

Ages 3-5 

No adult participation 


9:45-10:45 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon 

Creepy Crawly 

(Ages 3-5) Learn about bugs 

through stories & crafts. A 

take-home snack will be made. 

1 session $12 

Mon., Nov. 24 6:15-7:15 p.m. 

Dinosaur Fun 

(Ages 4-7) Learn about 

dinosaurs through literature, 

activities and a craft. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Sep. 25 6-7 p.m. 

NEW! Everybody 

Loves Ehlert 

(Ages 3½-5) Celebrate 

children’s author, Lois Ehlert 

(Color Zoo, Painting a Rainbow) 

through stories, rhyme and 

songs. Use imagination, make 

a craft and enjoy a fun activity. 

1 session $13 

Thu., Nov. 13 6:45-7:45 p.m. 

NEW! Explore Four 

(Age 4 only) There will be a 

different theme each week incorporating 

art, music, stories 

and play! This class is a great 

preparation for kindergarten. 


Mon. Sep. 8, Oct. 27 noon-1 p.m. 

NEW! Fun with 

Fleming 

(Ages 4-7) Celebrate Ohio children’s 

book author Denise Fleming 

(Beatle Bop, Mama Cat has 

Three Kittens). Learn about her, 

her stories and how she creatively 

illustrates her books. Watch a 

paper-making demonstration and 

create your own illustrations. 

1 session $13 

Thu., Oct. 23 6:45-7:45 p.m. 

Imagination Lane 

(Age 3 only) Explore imagination 

with stories, songs, and 

art while building kindergarten 

readiness skills by teaching colors, 

shapes, letters, & numbers. 

Call 440-743-4900 for openings. 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Fri., Sep. 12, Oct. 31 

9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Kindergarten 

Readiness I 

Educational activities to 

prepare for Kindergarten. 

Increase vocabulary, develop 

memory, build social skills 

and improve coordination. Call 

440-743-4900 for openings. 

Ages 3½-5 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

12:15-2 p.m. 

Ages 4-6 



10 a.m.-noon 

Kindergarten 

Readiness II 

(Ages 3½- 5) Educational 

activities to prepare for kindergarten. 

Increase vocabulary, 

develop memory, build social 

skills and improve coordination. 

Provides for additional learning 

activities and reinforcement 

of curriculum taught. Call 440- 

743-4900 for openings. 

12 sessions/6 weeks $120 

Mon.& Wed, Sep. 8, Oct. 27 

9:30-11:15 a.m., 12:15-2 p.m. 

NEW! 

With Susan Joseph. 

“Our Time” 

(Ages 18 months - 3 years) 

Adult participation. Introduce 

your child to a musical world 

filled with singing, imitating 

sounds, rhyming, sound identification, 

instrument exploration 

and creative movement. With 

your help, your toddler can 

continue learning at home by 

working in her activity book, 

listening to her CD, or playing 

with the other items included 

in the At Home Materials - all 

designed to help your child 

improve confidence, self-control 

and communication skills. Call 

440-743-4900 to check for openings. 

Cost includes At Home 

Materials. Must pay $10 late fee 

if you register after August 21. 


Wed, Sep. 3 

10-10:45 a.m., 6-6:45 p.m. 

NEW! 

With Susan Joseph. 

“Imagine That!” 

(Ages 3-5) Adult participates 

last 15 minutes of class. This 

class will include music with 

expressive language, storytelling, 

peer interaction, movement 

and pretend play. With all this 

interaction, your child will 

further expand his cognitive and 

literacy skills as well as creativity 

and individuality. The learning 

continues through the At Home 

Materials - which include activities 

such as illustrated literature 

books, a pretend play set, CD 

and instrument. Call 440-743- 

4900 to check for openings. 

Cost includes At Home Materials. 

Must pay $10 late fee if you 

register after August 21. 

15 sessions 

$177 without a backpack/ 

$183 with backpack 

Fri., Sep. 5 

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 5-5:45 p.m. 

NEW! Let’s Learn 

Our Colors 

(Age 2 only) Adult participation. 

Children will learn color 

names and objects that have 

specific colors through art, 

music, stories and games. 


Mon., Sep. 8 10:45-11:45 a.m. 

Mon., Oct. 27 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Let’s Go to the Circus 

(Ages 3-5) Children will learn 

all about the circus and what 

goes on behind the scenes. 

Make a circus craft and eat a 

yummy circus treat. 

1 session $12 

Mon., Sep. 29 6:15-7:15 p.m. 

We reserve the right to enroll or withdraw a child from an age-specific 

class depending on the child’s ability to participate in the class. 

Child must be the youngest specified age by start of the class. Only 

the child registered in the class may be present in the classroom. 

Parent/Toddler 

Preschool Gym 

Adult participation. Help your 

child develop social skills, 

muscle coordination and selfconfidence 

with the use of gym 

like equipment. Activities such 

as finger plays, games and 

stories are included. Class also 

incorporates music and songs. 


Ages 1½-2½ 


9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Ages 2-4 


10:35-11:35 a.m 


Ages 1½-2½ 


6:30-7:15 p.m. 

Ages 2-4 


7:25- 8:10 p.m 

Preschool Dance 

(Ages 3-5) This introduction to 

ballet class will develop body 

awareness and enhance creativity, 

and is sure to be a delightful 

and fun introduction to dance. 



6:15-7 p.m. 

Wed., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

9-9:45 a.m. 

Princess Tea Party 

(Ages 3-6) Come in your 

favorite princess outfit to listen 

to princess stories or songs, 

enjoy pretend tea and make 

“royal” crafts. 

1 session $12 

Mon., Oct. 27 6:15-7:15 p.m., 

7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Pumpkin Fest - 

2nd Annual 

(Ages 3-9) Adult participation. 

Get ready for Halloween with 

fun activities, decorating or 

carving your pumpkin, and having 

a yummy treat. Must bring 

your own pumpkin, carving 

utensil and spoon. We’ll supply 

the rest and clean up the mess. 

Space is limited, register early. 

1 session $15 

Sat., Oct. 25 10 a.m. 

NEW! Starlight 

Storytime 

(Ages 1-3) Adult participation. 

Join us for stories, songs, 

rhymes and fun. Parents will 

receive copies of the rhymes and 

songs at the beginning of the 

session to keep on rhyming at 

home. Parents and children will 

interact through stories and play. 


Thu., Sep. 25 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! Teddy Bear 

Picnic 

(Ages 4-7) Bring your favorite 

teddy bear for a picnic. We 

will have a healthy snack, play 

games, listen to music and 

read books. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Sep. 18 6-7 p.m. 

NEW! What’s That 

Number? 

(Age 2 only) Adult participation. 

Teaches number sequence and 

counting clues. Incorporates art, 

music, stories and games. 


Mon., Sep. 8 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Mon., Oct. 27 10:45-11:45 a.m. 

Young Einstein 

(Ages 3-5) Preschool science 

targets basic, easy scientific 

concepts with experiments, art 

projects and games using everyday 

materials. Dress for a mess! 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 1-2 p.m. 

SCHOOL AGE 

Know Your Facts! 

Addition/Subtraction I 

(Grades 1-4) Increase addition 

and subtraction knowledge 

and concept of facts from 0-18 

through strategies and fun 

activities. 


Thu., Sep. 11 5:45-6:45 p.m. 


Addition/Subtraction II 

(Grades 1-4 ) Students will 

continue to practice facts 0-18 

through fun activities and 

games. Class is for students 

who have learned the facts but 

need practice with speed. 


Thu., Oct. 30 5:45-6:45 p.m. 


Multiplication/Division 

(Grades 3-6) 

Learn strategies as well as 

do fun activities and games 

to build knowledge & speed 

in multiplication and division 

facts. 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 7-8 p.m. 

MATH TOPIC SERIES 

(Grades 2-4) 

1 session each - $15 

Mad About Money 

Review the value of money, 

counting money, and beginning 

of making change. Use your 

skills at the “store” to buy 

special items. 

1 session 

Wed., Oct. 8 6-7 p.m. 

What’s the Time? 

Practice telling time to the 

hour, half-hour, and quarterhour 

using an analog (not 

digital) clock. Make a clock to 

take home and practice. 

Wed., Nov. 5 6-7 p.m. 

NEW! Apple-icous 

(Grades K-3) We will read 

books, have a snack, and have 

activities and projects related 

to crisp, delicious APPLES! 

1 session $12 

Thu., Sep. 18 6-7 p.m. 

Babysitter Training 

(Ages 11-16) Learn basic first 

aid, safety issues and baby 

care. Will learn infant and child 

CPR skills. Manual and handouts 

included in class fee. 


Sat., Sep. 20 & 27 

or Nov. 15 & 22 9 a.m.-noon 

Children’s Self Defense 

(Ages 6-15) Black belt karate 

instructors teach principles of 

karate and judo. 


Level I (beginners) & 

Level II (advanced) 

Sat., Sep. 13, Nov. 1 

11 a.m.-noon 

Individualized Golf 

Instruction 

(Ages 12+) Bring #7 or #8 iron. 

Wear tennis shoes. 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

6-7 or 7-8 p.m. 

STUDY HABITS 

SERIES (Grades 5-8) 

1 session each - $25 

Parents will be invited back in 

the last half hour of each class to 

discuss what was learned. Material 

fee included in class fee. 

Start Organized - 

Stay Organized 

Students will learn ways to 

organize themselves for school. 

Studying & homework will also 

be discussed. Each student 

needs to bring their school 

folder or binder and assignment 

pad with them to class. 

Tue., Sep. 23 6-8 p.m. 

Notetaking 

Students will learn ways to 

take notes from texts including 

graphic organizers and outlining. 

Students need to bring a 

textbook from school (no math) 

with them. 

Tue., Oct. 14 6-8 p.m. 

Taking Tests 

Students will learn strategies for 

taking tests and ways to study 

for different types of tests. 

Tue., Nov. 11 6-8 p.m. 

NEW! Out of This 

World 

(Grades 1-3) If you enjoy 

looking at the stars or learning 

about outer space, you’ll 

enjoy this class. You will use 

books, games, and activities to 

explore the solar system. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Oct. 2 6-7 p.m. 

NEW! What’s 

Cooking? 

(Ages 8-15) Taught by Karen 

Skoczynski, RN from Karen’s 

Creative Cuisine. Hands-on 

food preparation, kitchen 

safety, measurement and how 

to follow a recipe. Make and 

sample healthy recipes. Recipes 

are included to take home 

and bring a container to take 

home your goodies. Seating is 

limited. Register early. $3 food 

fee is payable to the instructor 

the day of class. 

1 session $20 

Fall Doughnuts 

Wed., Sep. 24 2-3 p.m. 

Yoga for Tweens 

and Teens 

(Ages 8-15) Through movement, 

breathing techniques 

and relaxation exercises, 

improve coordination, balance 

and flexibility. Learn ways to 

help with self-control and ability 

to focus and pay attention 

at school and home. Dress 

comfortably. Bring a water 

bottle, mats are provided. 


Sat., Sep. 13, Nov. 1 10-11 a.m. 

parenting 

All parenting classes held at 

Parma Hospital unless noted. 

FREE! Breastfeeding 

Support Group 

Support and problem solving 

for breastfeeding mothers and 

mothers-to-be. 

Tue., Sep. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, 

Dec. 2 

10-11 a.m. 

Tue., Sep. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, 

Dec. 9 

2-3 p.m. 

Tue., Sep. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, 

Dec. 16 

6-7 p.m. 

Breastfeeding Basics 

Learn the fundamentals and 

practical information. Support 

person is free. Fathers welcome. 

1 session $12 

Tue., Oct. 14, Dec. 9 6-9 p.m. 

Caring for Your 

Newborn 

What to expect with your new 

baby. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Oct. 16, Dec. 11 7-9 p.m. 

Infant/Child CPR 

Covers CPR and foreign-body 

airway obstruction. Manual and 

a certification card included 

with class fee. Class held at the 

Health Education Center. 

1 session $43 

Thu., Sep. 18 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Wed., Nov. 19 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Prepared Childbirth 

Covers pregnancy, labor, delivery 

and postpartum recovery. 

Bring 2 pillows and a blanket. 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

7-9 p.m. 


Sat., Sep. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Review 

1 session $38 

Sat., Sep. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Maternity Center 

Tours 

To schedule a tour, 

please call 440-743-4030. 

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