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Calendar of Events Fall/Winter 2017-18 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER! Like the CHI St. Joseph's Health Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to stay updated on news, events, and health education. D1 Kids Club A support group for young people with type 1 diabetes and their families to better manage this chronic condition. Join us for learning activities, games, and fun. Call Tia at 218.255.3684 for dates and times. Grief Support Group Grief Support Group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Please call 218.732.4552 for more information. CHI St. Joseph's Health HR Conference Room, 2:00 to 3:30 pm, first Thursday of the month. Oct. 5 Nov. 2 Dec. 7 Jan. 4 Feb. 1 March 1 Headwaters Stroke Support Group For stroke survivors, family members, friends, and caregivers. Meets from 1:30 to 3:00 pm, CHI St. Joseph's Health HR Conference Room. Please call 218.732.4552 for more information. Oct. 19 Nov. 16 Dec. 21 Jan. 18 Feb. 15 March 15 Living With Diabetes: A Diabetes Support Group Held the second Tuesday of every month, 9:00 to 10:00 am, CHI St. Joseph's Health Lower Level Conference Room A. Oct. 10 Nov. 14 Dec. 12 Jan. 9 Feb. 13 March 13 Y Weight? Support Group Meetings for CHI St. Joseph's Health Weight Management Center's surgical weight-loss patients are held at 5:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month in Lower Level Conference Rooms B and C. Oct. 12 Nov. 9 Dec. 14 Jan. 11 Feb. 8 March 8 Weekly option. Meets Wednesdays, 11:00 am, CHI St. Joseph's Health Lower Level HR Conference Room. Pediatric Occupational Therapy Screenings CHI St. Joseph's Health offers FREE occupational therapy screenings for children from birth to age 12. Call 218.616.3021 for an appointment. Parkinson's Disease Exercise & Wellness Program/Rock Steady Boxing Exercise classes for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Classes meet two to three days per week. CHI St. Joseph's Health Lower Level Conference Room A. Call 952.486.2231 or 218.616.3021 for more information. Public Foot Care Clinics CHI St. Joseph's Health Community Health hosts foot care clinics from 8:30 to 11:30 am at various apartments and locations. Cost is $28. Please bring your own basin and towel. Call 218.237.5478 for an appointment. River Heights Apartments Oct. 4 Nov. 1 Dec. 6 Jan. 3 Feb. 7 March 7 Summerfield Apartments Oct. 11 Nov. 8 Dec. 13 Jan. 10 Feb. 14 March 14 Park Villa Apartments Oct. 18 Nov. 15 Dec. 20 Jan. 17 Feb. 21 March 21 Akeley Methodist Church Jan. 24 Childbirth Preparation Classes Classes are designed for the seventh, eighth, and ninth months of pregnancy. Held in CHI St. Joseph's Health Lower Level Conference Room (follow signs) from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Wednesdays. Call Lisa at 218.616.3345 to register. 2018 Sessions: Jan., March, May First Thursdays CHI St. Joseph's Health Community Health hosts hemoglobin screenings, free blood pressure checks, and immunizations for adults age 19 and older. HgbA1c (nonfasting) testing ($10) available by appointment only. Clinics 1:00 to 3:00 pm, the first Thursday of every month at 1415 1st Street East, Suite 2, Park Rapids. Call 218.237.5478 for more information. Oct. 5 Nov. 2 Dec.7 Jan. 4 Feb. 1 March 1 Remembrance Ceremony A Pregnancy and Infant Loss Ceremony in loving memory of our little angels gone too soon. Includes a memorial service with music, readings, balloon release, fellowship and refreshments. Held at 3:00 pm at CHI St. Joseph's Health Chapel (located inside the hospital). RSVP's encouraged but not required. Please call 218.616.3266. October 15 Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos Annual Foundation Benefit Gala Join us for a fabulous evening with gourmet dining, games, entertainment, and a silent auction. The fun begins at 5:30 pm at Blueberry Pines Golf Club. Limited seating. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call Sonja Day at 218.616.3383. Oct. 7 Light Up A Life Tree Lighting Ceremony When the downtown Christmas tree in Park Rapids lights up, our loved ones are honored or remembered in a meaningful way. Join us for the tree-lighting event on Main Street in Park Rapids at 6:00 pm. Nov. 24 Christmas Sweets, Treats & Treasures CHI St. Joseph's Health Auxiliary hosts the fifth annual event from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Riverside United Methodist Church in Park Rapids. Enjoy the holiday cookie walk, handcrafted items, and gently used holiday decor. Dec. 2 Auxiliary Chicken Dinner CHI St. Joseph's Health Auxiliary Chicken Dinner will be held from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at Park Rapids American Legion Club. Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids (ages 4–10), free for children 3 and under. Jan. 19 www.CHISJH.org | CHI St. Joseph's Health 11