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COMMUNITY CALENDAR As part of our mission to improve health and well-being in the communities we serve, we strive to offer people the health education resources they need to live a health-centered life. We hope that through the following classes, we will be able to better meet our neighbors' needs. Please visit Unity-Health.org to confirm class dates, as they are subject to change. Unity Health Searcy locations NEW LIFE CENTER CLASSES BREASTFEEDING CLASS Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 3214 E. Race Ave. in Searcy 3 South Conference Room, 6:30 to 9 p.m. A lactation consultant will discuss establishing a good milk supply and latching and positioning techniques. Class fee: $10. To register, call (501) 380-1260. CHILDBIRTH & BABY BASICS CLASS Oct. 5, 12, 19 Nov. 3, 10, 17 Dec. — No classes 3214 E. Race Ave. in Searcy Hubach Conference Center Rooms B & D, 6 to 9 p.m. An experienced New Life Center registered nurse will cover topics that may include the stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, pain management, and care of newborn, etc. Class fee: $10. To register, call (501) 380-1260. SIBLING CLASSES Nov. 21 Hubach Conference Center Room C, 6 to 7:30 p.m. This class is designed for children ages 2 to 12 years to prepare for their roles as older brothers or sisters. PRENATAL YOGA Every Tuesday night from 6 to 7 p.m. 3214 E. Race Ave. in Searcy Annex Building (corner of Hartsfield Drive and Hawkins Street, across from the Emergency Department entrance in Searcy) This is a specially designed yoga class for expectant mothers in any trimester. Free with physician's written permission to join the class. Dress comfortably and bring water. To register, call (501) 380-1277 or email mpound@wcmc.org. REFRESHER CHILDBIRTH CLASS Scheduled as needed. 3214 E. Race Ave. in Searcy This refresher class is available for those who have been through the birthing process. The class reviews the labor process, coping techniques, hospital procedures and pain management. To register or for more information, call (501) 380-1260. AARP DRIVE SMART COURSE Oct. 7, Nov. 9 Hubach Conference Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. To reserve a space, call the Prime Times office at (501) 278-3230. ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 Willow Room (Unity Health—Specialty Care at 1200 S. Main St.), 3 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (501) 230-0342. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Sept. 21, Dec. 7 Hubach Conference Center Rooms A & C, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-GIVELIFE. DIABETES SELF'MANAGEMENT EDUCATION CLASSES Sept. 12, 19, 26 The Diabetes Center (3214 E. Race Ave.), 4 to 7:30 p.m. The Diabetes Center is dedicated to improving the education and care of people living with diabetes through 10 hours of classroom instruction and personalized training. An individual assessment is required prior to starting the class. For more information, call (501) 380-3455. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 Hubach Conference Center Rooms B & D, 5 p.m. The $5 fee for each session includes a meal; the meeting is free if you do not get the meal. For more information, call (501) 380-3450. LOOK GOOD ... FEEL BETTER ® Sept. 18, Dec. 18 Cancer Center of Excellence Conference Room (415 Rodgers Dr.), 1 to 3 p.m. This program is offered to all women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment. For more information, call (501) 278-3230. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 Willow Room (Unity Health—Specialty Care at 1200 S. Main St.), 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Dr. Robert E. Elliott Foundation, this grief support group is for people coping with the suicide of a family member or friend. For more information, call (501) 278-4357. FARMERS' MARKET FAMILY DAY Oct. 14 Searcy Downtown Square 8 a.m. to noon, details on back cover. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Every Saturday at 7 p.m. For more information, call (501) 664-7303. WEIGHT WATCHERS Every Tuesday Conference Room 1, at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (870) 512-3030. Unity Health — Harris Medical Center 1205 McLain St. in Newport Dietitians Karen Szelinski and Judy Glenn helped at the Unity Health Farmers' Market Family Day last year and will be back in October to give tips on health-centered living. SUMMER 2017 7 Unity Health Wellness Today