Seniors wellness
The Twin Falls Senior Center will hold a presentation for senior citizens at 12:15 p.m. Monday at 530 Shoshone St. W.
Connie Campbell of Syringe Place will talk about the benefits of protein in the diet.
TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight-loss support group, will meet weekly at several locations.
The Twin Falls chapter will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Twin Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone St. W., 208-734-2641 or 208-734-5300.
Other local chapters will meet at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at 2025 S. Highway 81 in Malta, 208-645-2438; 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Jerome Public Library, 100 First Ave. E., 208-324-6693; 9:30 a.m. Thursday at 410 E. Third St. in Rupert, 208-436-6037 or 208-679-3518; and at 5:30 p.m. Friday at 1800 J St. in Heyburn, 208-678-8706 or 208-678-2622.
Free Breastfeeding 101 class, 7 p.m. Monday in Oak Room 4 on the lower level of St. Lukes Magic Valley, 801 Pole Line Road W., Twin Falls.
The class is for new mothers and breastfeeding mothers wanting to review their skills. Babies and your support person are welcome.
Free; pre-registration is required, 208-814-0402.
Morning Bliss Yoga, 9 a.m. Tuesday and Saturday at the Magic Valley YMCA, 1751 Elizabeth Blvd.
Stretch and strengthen your muscles through yoga with a strong focus on breath and body alignment.
Free to the community. 208-733-4384.
Last session of the series Living Well with Diabetes, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Twin Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone St. W.
Qualis Health presents the program developed by Stanford University for individuals to learn how to better manage their diabetes.
The class is free. Pre-registration is required: 208-734-5084.
Magic Valley Caregiver Support Group, presented by Alzheimers Association, Greater Idaho Chapter, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bridgeview Estates, 1828 Bridgeview Blvd., Twin Falls. The group meets on the second Tuesday every month.
Information: facilitator Yolanda Martinez, 208-404-6720.
Caesarean childbirth class, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Oak Rooms 2-4 on the lower level of St. Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center, 801 Pole Line Road W., Twin Falls.
Topics: Caesarean delivery procedures, pain management, and non-conforming labors.
Free; pre-registration is required, 208-814-0402.
Prenatal Yoga Class, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Center for Physical Rehabilitation, 754 N. College Road, Suite D, Twin Falls.
All levels are welcome to join and exercise safely. Sami Ashenbrener, doctor of physical therapy at Center for Physical Rehabilitation, is also a certified yoga instructor with specialized training in prenatal yoga.
Equipment is available, or bring your own equipment if desired. First class is free.
Ostomy Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the cafeteria at St. Lukes Magic Valley, 801 Pole Line Road W., Twin Falls.
The meeting is for ostomy patients and their families.
Magic Valley Parkinsons Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Jerome Library, 100 First Ave. E.
Members of the group will share current news concerning Parkinsons symptoms and care. Time will be scheduled for questions and answers, tips on living more comfortably with Parkinsons, and suggestions for exercises that are helpful to delay the progression of symptoms.
The group meets monthly on the second Wednesday and offers coping skills for both patients and caregivers.
If you or someone in your family has Parkinsons, you are invited to participate. Information: nfturley@att.net or 208-358-5807.
St. Lukes Magic Valley Medical Centers prepared childbirth classes, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14 through July 12, in Oak Rooms 2-4 on the lower level of St. Lukes, 801 Pole Line Road W., Twin Falls.
Topics: Wellness during pregnancy; labor and delivery process with relaxation and breathing techniques; caesarean birth; postpartum care for mother and newborn; infant CPR; car seat and home safety; and a tour of the maternal and child units. Bring a labor-support person if possible.
Cost is $25 for a five-week session. Pre-registration is required: 208-814-0402.
Alzheimers Association, Greater Idaho Chapters Caregiver Support Group meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at DeSano Place Suites, 545 Nevada St., Gooding.
Information: 208-934-4623.
Safe Harbor will hold Al-Anon meetings at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Recovery group meetings at 7 p.m. Thursdays at 213 Fifth Ave. W. in Twin Falls,
A meal will be provided at 6 p.m. Thursday; donations accepted.
Information: 208-735-8787.
Free asthma education class for patients and caregivers to assess and manage asthma will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
The class is presented by St. Lukes Magic Valley and meets on the third Thursday of each month.
Pre-registration is required. To register and for location of the class: 208-814-8765.
Anxiety Support Group, 6 p.m. every Thursday at Magic Valley Fellowship Hall, 801 Second Ave. N., Twin Falls.
Support for those who experience anxiety, panic attacks or depression. Learn about the signs, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and coping skills.
Information: Cathy Shaddy, 208-410-2768.
Griefshares last session of the series, 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Lighthouse Church, 960 Eastland Drive, Twin Falls.
Anyone who has lost a loved one or friend is welcome to attend. A separate class for pre-teen and teens will meet at the same time. Enter through the east doors at the rear of the building.
Information: 208-737-4667.
The American Cancer Societys Road to Recovery program provides free transportation to and from treatments for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive. There are several volunteer drivers in the Mini-Cassia area who donate their time and the use of their car so patients can go to their treatments.
To schedule a ride to treatments, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 to be matched with a volunteer driver.
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