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Health Education Center Class Schedule 

Health Education Center Class Schedule 

cooking series with demo format 

and hands-on training addresses 

the health care needs 

of families. It includes some 

practical ideas and encourages 

kids to be active family 

members in making healthier 

alternatives to your favorite 

foods. Class is approximately 

1 hour and 20 minutes long. 

One adult and one child (age 

10 or older) are encouraged 

to participate. Sample recipes 

and take some home. Food fee 

of $3 per person to be paid to 

the instructor in class. Be sure 

to bring a container to take 

your goodies home. 

1 session - adult/child $35 

Additional family member 

$8 + $3 food fee 

Sign up for all 4 sessions and 

receive a 10% discount! 

Breakfast - Quick & Healthy 

Wed., Sep. 17 6:30 p.m. 

Lunch Everyone Can Prepare 

Tue., Sep. 30 6:30 p.m. 

Healthy Family-Style Dinners 

Mon., Oct. 13 6:30 p.m. 

Healthier Snacks for the 

Whole Family 

Tue., Oct. 28 6:30 p.m. 

Passport to Retirement 

Determine your sources of income, 

improve your investment 

potential and reduce financial 

risk. Learn to fight the effects 

of inflation, avoid unnecessary 

taxes, and protect yourself from 

costs of long-term care expenses. 

Expand your knowledge 

base. All materials included. 

2 sessions 

$52 single / $82 per couple 

Includes 1 set of materials 

Tue., Sep. 16 & 23 

6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Sat., Oct. 11 & 18 9 a.m.-noon 

Sign Language I: 

Beginners 

Have you always wanted to 

learn sign language? Here’s 

your chance. This class is for 

those who want to learn just 

for fun or to use as a skill in 

your workplace. You can also 

learn to communicate with 

your infant. 

6 sessions $43 

Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

6:30-7:15 p.m. 

NEW! Sign Language II: 

Advanced 

This class is for those who 

want to learn more and increase 

skill level. Pre-requisite: 

Beginners class or previous 

knowledge of sign language. 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

7:20-8:20 p.m. 

Reiki Level I Training 

History and descriptive lecture 

along with a review of the 

Reiki manual (included with 

class). Receive the attunement 

to this natural healing 

energy, then practice on each 

other. Must attend both days to 

receive a certificate. 


Fri., Nov. 7 6-9 p.m. 

& Sat., Nov. 8 

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

NEW! Reiki Level I 

Training - Hands-on Healing 

for Caregivers 

Class specifically designed for 

those caring for someone with 

health issues, like Alzheimer’s, 

dementia, Parkinson’s disease, 

stroke, and even for those 

caring for special needs 

children. Learn the techniques 

and receive the attunement 

to this natural healing energy, 

Caregivers will be able to use 

and perform Reiki techniques 

on themselves and on those 

they are caring for. 


Fri., Sep. 19 & Oct. 3 6-9 p.m. 

COMPLEMENTARY 

THERAPIES 

Naturopaths specialize in educating 

you about your lifestyle 

choices and approach to achieve 

and maintain your health. Naturopathic 

Doctors’ (NDs) training 

includes anatomy & physiology, 

biochemistry, herbology, nutrition 

and iridology. Naturopaths 

are not involved in the practice 

of medicine. They do not use or 

prescribe pharmaceutical drugs 

or perform surgery. 

Cancer: The #2 Killer, 

The #1 Fear 

An ounce of prevention is worth 

a pound of cure. Combing 

alternative and conventional 

therapies can increase survival. 

Taught by Jane Semple, Doctor 

of Naturopathic medicine. 

1 session $15 

Thu., Nov. 13 7-8:30 p.m. 

Herbal Certification 

This class is a holistic approach 

to prevention and disease treatment 

using nutrition, herbs, 

vitamins and minerals. 15 contact 

hours for nurses. Taught 

by Janet O’Donnell, Doctor of 

Naturopathic medicine. 


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

Fibromyalgia 

Naturopathic medicine deals 

with the cause of pain rather 

than simply covering symptoms. 

Learn how to reduce pain 

and inflammation, improve 

mood, energy and sleep. 

Taught by Jane Semple, Doctor 

of Naturopathic medicine. 

1 session $15 

Thu., Sep. 18 7-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Better Vision 

Naturally 

Believe it or not, you can 

have better vision naturally! 

Whether near- or far-sighted, 

or suffering from astigmatism 

or macular degeneration, there 

are different ways to improve 

your vision. Come to class and 

learn what herbs, vitamins, 

and eye exercises can enhance 

your vision. Taught by Pat 

Cassidy, Doctor of Naturopathic 

medicine. 

1 session $15 

Thu., Oct. 2 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Eight Causes 

of Diseases 

Pat Cassidy, ND will discuss the 

eight top contributors to disease. 

Learn and discuss each 

cause and what specific health 

risk it promotes. Solutions will 

be addressed that can help 

reduce your risk of disease, 

improve your body’s ability to 

prevent disease, and enjoy an 

enhanced level of well-being. 

1 session $15 

Thu., Nov. 5 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

EMS Department 

Offering the following 

educational opportunities: 

· Paramedic Training 

· EMT - Basic 

· ACLS 

· PALS · BTLS 

Instructor courses in CPR, 

ACLS, PALS and BTLS are also 

available. EMT-Basic classes 

begin October 1, 2008. 

Mon., Wed. & Fri. 

9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

For more information or to 

register, call 440-743-4970. 

CPR classes are 

non-refundable. 

Basic Life Support for 

Health Care Providers 

For those who need a credential 

card documenting successful 

CPR course completion. 

Covers adult and pediatric CPR, 

two rescuer CPR, foreign-body 

airway obstruction and AED. 

1 session $58 

Sat., Sep. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Basic Life Support for 

Health Care Providers 

RENEWAL 

For health care providers who 

currently have a BLS Healthcare 

Provider card and need 

recertification. 

1 session $40 

Mon., Sep. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 

6-9 p.m. 

Heartsaver AED 

Adult CPR, AED and relief of 

foreign-body airway obstruction 

for those expected to 

respond to emergencies in 

workplace. Participants obtain 

course completion card. 

1 session $40 

Tue., Sep. 23, Nov. 18 6-9 p.m. 

Infant/Child CPR 

Covers CPR and foreign-body 

airway obstruction. Manual 

and a certification card included 

with class fee. 

1 session $43 

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

Tue., Oct. 21 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

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

SUPPORT 

GROUPS 

Held at the Health Education 

Center unless noted. 

Alzheimer’s Support 

440-743-2660. First Tuesday of 

the month. 7-8:30 p.m. 

Diabetes Support 

September through May. 

Held in Hospital auditorium. 

440-743-2348. Second Thusday 

of the month. 7-9 p.m. 

New Perspectives: 

Weight Management 

Support 

Education and support for 

bariatric surgery patients 

and others interested in 

weight-loss surgery. Meets in 

SurgiCenter at Parma Hospital. 

440-743-2900. First Monday of 

the month. 7-9 p.m. 

Parkinson’s Disease 

Support 

216-524-6354. Second Tuesday 

of the month. 7-8:30 p.m. 

Stroke & Arthritis 

Information and 

Support 

440-743-4041. Third Monday of 

the month. 2-3:30 p.m. 

Tinnitus Support 

Second Friday of the month. 

440-256-8023. 7-9:30 p.m. 

Shared Grief Support 

A seven-week grief support 

group provided by bereavement 

care providers. Day and 

evening groups available four 

times a year. Contact Amy 

Quinlan at 440-743-4944 for 

more information. 

Following programs held in 

the Cancer Center: 

Breast Cancer Support 

440-743-2223. Third Wednesday 

of the month. 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Art Therapy 

For cancer patients and/or 

caregivers. No art experience 

needed. Call to register 440- 

743-2223. First Thursday of the 

month. 

1-2 p.m. 

Cancer Care Meeting 

For patients diagnosed with 

cancer and their families. 440- 

743-2223. First Tuesday of the 

month. 

5-7 p.m. 

Kindred Spirits 

A survivor network providing 

confidential one-on-one support 

to women with breast cancer. 

New for Parma Hospital 

patients. Call 440-743-4445. 

Prostate Partners 

Program 

Program will focus on 

encouraging men & members 

of their support system to 

become better educated to 

cope with prostate cancer. 

Program will be held at the 

Cancer Center - MAC 3, 

second floor. Must call Nate 

Cooke: 216-932-2760. 

First Thursday of the month 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

RECREATION 

& DANCE 

Ballroom Dance for 

Beginners 

(Ages 15 +) COUPLES ONLY 

Learn the rhumba, waltz, 

foxtrot, swing and merengue. 

This level is for you if you have 

never taken ballroom dancing 

or need a brush-up on the basics. 

Taught by Sophia Hertzel 

and Russ Milota. Must wear 

acceptable footwear. No tennis 

shoes or sandals. 

6 sessions $60 per person 

Wed., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Basketball for Men 


Fri., Sep. 5 7-9 p.m. 


Sat., Sep. 6 8-10 a.m. 

Beginning Belly 

Dancing 

(Ages 15 +) This Middle 

Eastern dance is a low-impact 

cardio workout. Improve your 

posture and identify, isolate 

and strengthen various muscles 

in your body. No experience 

necessary. Wear yoga pants or 

sweat pants and a short T-shirt. 


Mon., Sep. 8, Nov. 3 

5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Cake Decorating I 

(Ages 15 +) This class will 

teach you how to make a beautiful 

cake. You will learn basic 

cake decorating techniques, 

including the butter cream rose 

and the beautiful basket weave 

effect. Material fee of $25 

included in class fee. 


Thu., Sep. 11 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Cake Decorating II 

(Ages 15 +) This class will 

teach you some more advanced 

decorating techniques, including 

new borders. We will also 

learn the basics of working 

with fondant. Material fee of 

$25 included in class fee. 


Thu., Oct. 9 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Crazy About Cookies! 

Decorating cookies is a 

wonderful way to create small 

edible works of art. Learn fun 

cookie decorating techniques. 

Participants will create a 

cookie bouquet to take home. 

Material fee of $18 included in 

class fee. 

1 session $37 

Tue., Nov. 18 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Volleyball Players 

We reserve the right to make the 

final decision to enroll or withdraw 

a participant from a program 

depending on the participant’s 

ability. At the discretion of 

the supervisor, a participant not 

maintaining the level of play required 

may be asked to continue 

at a different level. 

Coed Volleyball 

Walk-ins. $4 per night 

If you choose to pay as you 

go, be sure to call the office to 

determine if the session will 

be held. 


Advanced 

Advanced skill level required. 

USVBA rules apply 

Thu., Sep. 4 

Intermediate 

Intermediate skill level required. 

USVBA rules apply. 

8:10-9:40 p.m. 

Mon., Sep. 8 8:15 -9:45 p.m. 


Recreational 

USVBA rules will be learned. 

Tue., Oct. 7 6:30-8 p.m. 

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. 

Line Dancing 

No partner needed. No 

advanced registration. 

On-going $3 

Walk-in 10 sessions 

Thu., Sep. 18 

Beginner 

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Intermediate 12:45- 1:45 p.m. 

NEW! Simply Super 

Scrapbooking 

Have you always wanted to 

create a scrapbook of your favorite 

memories, but were too 

intimidated or overwhelmed 

by all the choices at the craft 

store? We’ll get those photos 

out of their boxes! This class 

FITNESS + MInD/BODY FITNESS classes 

Register twice a week for a $5 discount (both classes must have an *asterisk). Includes 

FITNESS classes and MIND/BODY FITNESS classes. Seniors 65 and older can get a $3 

discount on any non-senior EXERCISE CLASS ONLY. This discount cannot be combined with other 

discounts. Only one discount or coupon per customer per visit can be used. Discounts and 

coupons cannot be combined. Classes are open to anyone 16 years and older. Please remember, 

each instructor has a unique teaching style. Instructors are subject to change without notice. 

will show you some simple 

techniques for creating beautiful 

scrapbook pages in 30 

minutes or less. Bring about a 

dozen photos of a similar subject, 

ex: birthdays, vacations, 

baby photos, etc. Material fee 

of $12 included in class fee. 

1 session $32 

Tue., Sep. 23, Oct. 21 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

FITNESS 

Mats, weights, steps and stability 

balls are provided. Bands for 

purchase. 

Dates listed are start dates. 

Aerobic Step Plus* 

Intermediate step class with 

both high and low intensity 

moves geared to burn fat, 

boost metabolism with upper 

and lower body work. 


Mon., Sep. 8, Nov. 3 7-8 p.m. 

NEW! All Star 

Instructor Mix* 

You will experience a crosstraining 

effect with instructors 

rotating week to week. Fitness 

props may be incorporated in 

class. Geared for any fitness 

level. 


Sat., Sep. 13, Nov. 1 

9:45-10:45 a.m. 

Body by Design* 

Discover new ways to shape 

and sculpt your muscles. 


Mon., Sep. 8, Nov. 3 

5:50 - 6:50 p.m. 

NEW! Cardio 

Challenge* (Formerly 

called Power Hour) A 60 

minute cardio/strength combo 

class. 30 minutes of cardio 

and 30 minutes of total body 

strength work. The class will 

vary in cardio and use multiple 

pieces of equipment for maximum 

calorie burn. 


Wed., Sep. 10, Nov. 5 

7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Cardio Dance 

A high and low impact cardio 

workout. A great way to burn 

a lot of calories while learning 

the newest styles of dance. Designed 

for all ages and all levels 

of abilities. The movements 

performed are simple. No dance 

experience necessary. 


Tue., Sep. 9, Oct. 28 

7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Fit ’n Healthy* 

Complete low-impact workout 

improves cardio endurance and 

flexibility. 


Tue., Sep. 9, Nov. 4 

9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

9:30-10:30 a.m. 

NEW! Light & Lively 

This ½ hour beginners class is 

for anyone who is unsure about 

where to begin a personal fitness 

program. A variety of easy 

exercises will be taught at a 

slower pace. 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

7:45-8:15 p.m. 

NEW! Pilates to the 

Core* 

An intermediate/advance 

Pilates class that incorporates 

more advanced core strengthening 

exercises. Pre-requisite: 

Power Up Pilates or some basic 

Pilates knowledge. 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

7:20-8:20 p.m. 

Power Up Pilates* 

A basic Pilates class that 

incorporates strengthening 

exercises that are easy on 

joints and effective for elongating 

and toning all the muscles 

of the body. 


Thu., Sep. 11, Oct. 30 

6:15-7:15 p.m. 

NEW! Rockin’ 

Aerobics* 

Hi/Low impact cardio workout 

to the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s music. 

This class will also include 

weight training and stretching 

for a complete body workout. 


Mon., Sep. 8, Nov. 3 6-7 p.m. 

Senior Shape-up 

(Ages 55 +) Focus will be 

on strength, stretching and 

stamina. No floor exercises. 

Chairs will be provided. 


Mon. & Wed., Sep. 8, Nov. 3 

10-11 a.m. 

NEW! Senior Stretch 

& Flex 

(Ages 60 +) It’s never too 

late to exercise. There will 

be stretching and flexing of 

muscles to increase range of 

motion. Stretch bands, light 

weights and other fitness 

props may be used to help 

work the body more comfortably. 

Class is conducted from a 

chair and standing. 


Tue., Sep. 16, Oct. 28 

10:45 -11:45 a.m. 

Sweat, Strength & 

Stretch* 

An intermediate class that 

starts with a cardio segment 

followed by a complete total 

body conditioning finishing 

with Pilates core work and a 

yoga stretch. 


Wed., Sep. 10, Nov. 5 6-7 p.m. 

Total Body Workout* 

A cardio workout with upper 

and lower body strengthening. 

Core, mat work and stretching 

included. 


Wed., Sep. 10, Nov. 5 6-7 p.m. 

Ultimate Body 

Workout* 

Weight training segment to increase 

your heart rate, tighten 

and tone your arms, legs, abs, 

and glutes. Create a longer 

leaner look through flexibility 

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