Baltimore Healthy Living Events Calendar

These classes, support groups and health screenings are all ongoing during 2007, but call to confirm.

Exercise

Stretch N Flex
Franklin Square Hospital sponsors these ongoing exercise events. For more information, call 443-777-7900. Registration not required.

• White Marsh Mall
  Wednesdays and Fridays 9 -10 a.m., free
  Additional info: Meet in front of Macy's Home & Office at White Marsh Mall.
• Eastpoint Mall
  Thursdays 9 -10 a.m., free
  Additional info: Meet in the food court.

Stroller Strides
Get back in shape after baby! This fitness class allows moms to exercise and babies to socialize. Do a power walk combined with body toning using resistance bands. During the warmer months, classes are outside.

• Perry Hall/White Marsh
  White Marsh Mall Information Desk during winter (Starting Jan. 20)
  Monday-Saturday 9 -10 a.m.
  $15, discounts for multiple classes
  Additional info: Call 800-972 0524 or email noellemaher@strollerstrides.net.
  
• Federal Hill/Canton/Downtown Maryland Science Center during winter
  Mondays, 10 a.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m.
  $15, discounts for multiple classes
  Additional info: Call 1-800-733-8718 or email Stephanie@strollerstrides.net.
• Arundel Mills Mall
  Food Court Entrance
  Mondays, 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. (Starting Jan. 20)
  $15, discounts for multiple classes
  Additional info: Call (888) 797-1747 or email anisa@strollerstrides.net.

Harbor Hospital Hikers
Daily, 8 -10 a.m.
The Centre at Glen Burnie
Additional info: New member registration and free blood pressure screenings on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Call 410-350-3478.

Downtown Yoga Classes
University of Maryland Medical Center's Patient Resource Center
22 S. Greene St.
Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m.
Call for price
Additional info: Arrive 10 minutes before class to register, wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. For reservations and price information, call Bonnie Tarantino at 410-448-6595 or 410-274-7079 or e-mail btarantino@compmed.umm.edu.

Mommy and Me Yoga
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Physical Therapy Yoga Room
Towson
Tuesdays, 9 - 10 a.m.
$60 for 1 baby and adult (4 week series)
Additional info: and learn valuable skills in postpartum yoga, infant massage and proper posture.

Step Aerobics
Northwest Hospital's Education Center
Randallstown
Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15 or 7:15 p.m.
$50 for 20 classes
Additional info: Pre-registration is required. Call 410-521-5968 for registration form.

Classes & Support Groups

Freshstart – Smoking Cessation Group
St. Joseph Hospital, Irwin Center, Rm 110
Towson
Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.,free
Additional info: Learn techniques to end the need to smoke while avoiding starting again at this six-week program. Registration required. Call 410-337-1479 to register.

Non-Smoking Support Group
Union Memorial Hospital, Johnson Meeting Room
Baltimore City
First Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., free
Additional info: Meet others who have become nonsmokers while sharing experiences and lending support. To register, call 410-554-6590.

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Meditation
St. Joseph Hospital, 2nd floor, St. Clare Building
Towson
First Thursdays, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m., free
Additional info: Meditation can be used as a tool for improved health and vitality, whatever your physical condition. Call 410-337-1479 for more information.

Diabetes Lunch, Learn & Support
Franklin Square Hospital, Crawford Conference Center
Rosedale
Third Wednesday of month, 12 -1 p.m., free
Additional info: Lunch is provided free to the first 15 persons at this informal opportunity to learn about diabetes. Open to persons with diabetes and their support persons. Enter through visitor entrance and look at monitor for room location.

Caregiver’s Support Group
St. Joseph Hospital
Towson
First Thursdays 7-9 p.m., free
Additional info: Gain helpful suggestions and support from others who share common experiences in caring for an older adult. Call 410-337-1109 to register.

Back To Work and Breastfeeding
St. Agnes Hospital, Women’s Health Education Conference Room
Catonsville
Third Thursdays, call for time
$15, free with purchase of breast pump
Additional info: Learn about storing milk, breast pump use, maintaining milk supply, introducing bottles and much more. Class should be taken about four weeks before returning to work. Babies welcome.

Breastfeeding Basics Review
St. Agnes Hospital, DePaul Lounge
Catonsville
Second Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., free
Additional info: This quick review covers latch review, holds, pumps and pumping.

Check your blood pressure and more at these free health screenings.