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MMC offers exercise, childbirth, support group classes in June

Posted at 3:43 am June 2, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is offering exercise, childbirth, and support group classes in June. Here is a list of the classes and their schedules.

Methodist Medical Center’s June Classes

Prepare for Your Baby’s Birth, Exercise for Better Health, Find a Support Group to Meet Your Needs

Whether you want to get in shape, prepare for the birth of a baby, or find support from others going through a similar experience, Methodist has a class for you!

Classes will be held at the hospital, located at 990 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge, unless otherwise noted. For more information and registration, call (865) 835-4662 or 1-800-468-6767.

Community Classes

Mended Hearts Support Group, Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m

Mended Hearts offers peer-to-peer support for those affected by heart disease including patients, families, and caregivers. The group meets in the Cheyenne Ambulatory Center Conference Room, 944 Oak Ridge Turnpike. To learn more call (865) 806-3013.

Safe Sitters: Babysitting Education Class, Monday, June 29

Methodist’s 2015 Safe Sitters Babysitting Camp will take place at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge on Monday, June 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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This one-day class is open to 11 to 13-year-old girls and boys who want to learn safe babysitting techniques and how to handle emergencies when caring for children. Participants will learn how to perform CPR on infants and toddlers, calm fussy or upset children, change diapers, learn games and crafts, and other skills they can use when they babysit.

Participants should bring a sack lunch or order a lunch through the museum when registering. Space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information including costs, please contact the Children’s Museum at (865) 482-1074.

Stroke Support Group, Tuesday, June 30 at 4 p.m.

Stroke survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend this support group, which meets in the Cheyenne Ambulatory Center Conference Room, located at 944 Oak Ridge Turnpike. This program is sponsored by Methodist Therapy Services.  Call Janie at (865) 494-7350 or Faye at (865) 482-4474 for more information.

Classes for New, Expectant Families

Great Expectations Three-Class Childbirth Series, Mondays, June 1, 8, and 15 from 6-9 p.m.

This three-class childbirth series takes expectant mothers and their families through topics related to childbirth, delivery, and newborn care. You will learn about the signs of impending labor, managing active labor, pain management, delivery, c-sections, and post-delivery care. All classes in this series meet in the Cheyenne Conference Room in Cheyenne Ambulatory Center, 944 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. The course fee is $35 per family, and financial assistance with the cost is available to eligible participants. To register, call (865) 835-4662 or 1-800-468-6767.

Breastfeeding Daytime Class, Tuesday, June 2 from noon-2 p.m.

If you’re thinking about breastfeeding, Methodist Medical Center encourages you to register now for this two-hour daytime class where you will learn information that can help you succeed with breastfeeding. Bring your lunch and join us in Methodist’s Family Birthing Center, which is located on the hospital’s second floor. Registration is required, and the cost is $10. Call (865) 835-4662 for more information or to register. Financial assistance with the cost is available to eligible participants

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Breastfeeding Evening Class, Tuesday, June 22 from 6-8 p.m.

If you’re thinking about breastfeeding, Methodist Medical Center encourages you to register now for this two-hour evening class. We meet in the West Ridge Room of Methodist Medical Center, located at 990 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. You will learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding for yourself and your baby, as well as effective techniques. Handouts are provided and other suggested materials are reviewed. The fee is $10, and financial assistance with the cost is available to eligible participants. To register, call (865) 835-4662 or 1-800-468-6767.

Mommy2Mommy Picnic, Friday, June 26 at noon

Mommy2Mommy Lunches give women with babies and young children an opportunity to get together in a relaxed setting. Share experiences with other new mothers, have fun and make friends.

For June, Mommy2Mommy will host a special picnic. For more information and location details, please call (865) 835-2268.

Exercise Classes

Mommy and Me Exercise Classes

No more excuses, moms! Methodist Medical Center offers two kid-friendly exercise classes each week, and the environments are climate-controlled.

Mommy and Co. Exercise, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

New moms and their babies/toddlers are invited to take part in this adventure in exercise. Classes are held at the Kern United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center, 451 East Tennessee Avenue, in Oak Ridge, and the class is free. Call (865) 835-4662 to learn more.

Mommy Walk/Baby Roll, Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

Put on a pair of good walking shoes and bring your child to First Baptist Church of Clinton’s Family Life Center, 225 North Main Street, Clinton. You’ll join other moms and their young children for walking, making friends and having fun. Call (865) 835-4662 for questions.

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BodyWorks Fitness Classes

BodyWorks, a community exercise program sponsored by Covenant Health, is designed to give adults safe and effective workouts. While BodyWorks is a not-for-profit program, there is a minimum fee to help offset costs. Most classes cost $2-3 per class, and you pay as you go. For more information about BodyWorks classes, call (865) 374-0457 or go to www.covenanthealth.com/bodyworks.

CardioMix, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m.

Get a great workout! You will burn calories, increase your stamina, and tone those muscles, while going easy on your joints. We use a variety of styles to keep CardioMix interesting. We will push you moderately hard, but we don’t jump or run. This class meets at First Baptist Church of Clinton, 225 North Main Street, Clinton. Bring a mat because we go to the floor for great core work. For more information call (865) 374-0457.

Yoga, Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m.

Yoga classes are great for everyone! We will teach you the safest and most effective poses and styles of yoga. We take into account that not everyone can or ever will put their foot behind their head, but all of us can benefit from the principles and exercises of yoga. If you want to work muscles, decrease stress, and increase your energy level, you should try our yoga. Participants need mats. Classes meet at Kern United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center, 451 East Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge. For more information call (865) 374-0457.

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health, Meetings and Events Tagged With: babysitting camp, breastfeeding, childbirth, classes, exercise, heart disease, Methodist Medical Center, Mommy2Mommy, stroke support group, support group, yoga

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