CLASSES 1997
Preregistration is required for most class offerings. Please register early as classes often fill to
capacity. Completion of the preregistration form with payment (check or money order made
payable to: Botsford General Hospital) to guarantee your registration. Upon receipt of your
check or money order, confirmation will be sent along with a map and detailed class information:
Should the class be filled, we will notify you with alternate dates/times.
PrimeTime for Women
For women the
difference between "over-the-hill" and "prime time" has nothing to do
with age and everything to do with attitude. If you're in the prime of your life--40 and up--take
time out for this special event for women only. Cynthia Canty, reporter for UPN 50 will be the
keynote speaker. The day will include sessions on menopause, perimenopause, osteoporosis,
cardiac health, imagery for health and healing, and stress management. A demonstration on
healthy cooking by Chef Larry Janes and a color makeup and wardrobe demonstration by
Parisian will complete the day.
Saturday, February 1, 1997, 9a.m. - 3p.m.
The Zieger
Center
$25/person, with special discounts available. Cost includes continental
breakfast and lunch.
Preregistration required; registration is limited! Call (810)442-7986.
"Pathways to Health for Women" - March 6, 11 or 20, 1997 from
2 - 8:00 p.m.
This screening event highlights health risks for women and includes a health
questionnaire, blood pressure and cholesterol screening with HDL, osteoporosis screening and
body fat analysis.$15 fee.
NEW!"Menopause &
Perimenopause Support Group"
Menopause is an event common to all
women, yet it is experienced in many different ways. Information about managing menopause and
treating the diseases that often occur after it, is constantly expanding. To learn more and share
your experiences with other women, attend a meeting at Botsford General
Hospital on March 12, 1997 in the 3 West Conference Room, Zieger
Center. Call (810) 477-6100 or e-mail us for information.
Thinking of Having a Baby?
Great
Expectations is a seminar for couples who are either thinking of having a baby or are newly
expecting. Seminars will be held on Saturdays: March 8, June 7, September 13 and November 8,
1997.
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $15/couple or $7.50/person (continental breakfast and lunch
included).
Information: (810) 477-6100
Breastfeeding Basics
Learn the "How
To's" of breastfeeding. This workshop will cover how to start and maintain successful
breastfeeding, as well as answer questions and concerns of mothers who are already
breastfeeding.
Sessions begin: Feb. 18, Mar. 10, Apr. 10 and May 6, 1997
6:30-9:30
p.m.
Botsford's Health Development Network
Preregistration is required and a $20.00 fee.
Information: (810)
477-6100
Childbirth Education: Celebrate The Event
A
six-week program preparing you for childbirth.
Preregistration is required and $50.00 fee.
7-9:30
p.m.
Sessions begin: Feb. 13, 17, 19, Mar. 27, 31, Apr. 2, 7, May 8, 12, 14 and 19, 1997
*Four-session Childbirth Review classes also available.
Preregistration is required and $30 fee.
7-9:30 p.m., Zieger
Center
Sessions begin: Mar. 18 and May 20, 1997
Japanese Childbirth Education Class
A
registered nurse and a Japanese speaking translator will offer information on what to expect
during labor and delivery. Methods to help the mother through the birth process are also
presented.
Preregistration and $150.00 fee is required.
Five
sessions. Sessions begin: Feb. 11 and Apr. 15, 1997.
The Zieger Center, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Nutrition for Two: Baby and You
Get
your baby off to a healthy start before birth. Register early in your pregnancy.
Botsford's
Health Development Network
Preregistration is required. $10
fee/FREE for those who attended childbirth education classes.
Classes offered
monthly. 7 p.m.
Feb. 26, Mar. 4, Apr. 16 and May 8, 1997
Babysitting: Not Just Kid's Stuff
(Ages
11-14)
Learn basic First Aid, what to do in an emergency and child management techniques. A
two-session workshop, on Saturday mornings beginning Apr. 12, 9:30-12 noon.
Botsford's
Health Development Network.
Preregistration is required and a
$25.00 fee.
Sibling: It's My Baby, Too!
Children (Ages
3-6) learn about new baby brothers and sisters through videotapes, coloring books and role play.
Classes offered monthly.
9:30-11:30 a.m. Zieger Center.
Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 and
May 10, 1997
Preregistration and $10.00 fee.
Walking Club
Join the Botsford General Hospital sponsored walking clubs.
Laurel Park Mall (6 Mile &
Newburgh). 8 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free
blood pressure provided by Botsford Hospital for walkers on the fourth Monday of every month
from 8 - 10 a.m.
Livonia Mall (7 Mile & Middlebelt). 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Sundays, 11:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free blood pressure provided by Botsford Hospital for walkers on the third
Wednesday of every month from 8 - 10 a.m.
Aerobic Weight Training for Women
A
55-minute workout with emphasis on both cardiovascular fitness and muscle strengthening.
Seven-week course.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi.
Preregistration is required and $55.00 fee.
Call (810) 473-5600
or e-mail us for class start dates.
Circuit
Training
A multi-stationed exercise and education program designed for the individual with limited
experience using fitness equipment. Participants will be instructed on the proper use of weight and
cardiovascular machines.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi
Preregistration and $70.00 fee is required.
Mon. Class 6:45 -
7:45 p.m. or Weds. Class 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sessions begin: Feb. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26,
Mar. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, Apr. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 and May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26,
28, 1997.
Registration must be made in person, for information
call (810) 473-5600
EZ
Yoga
This class enhances flexibility, strengthens muscles, and improves breathing; promoting
relaxation.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi.
Tues. Class 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. $35.00 fee
Tues. Class
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. $45.00 fee
Sessions begin: Feb. 4,
11, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr. 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 20, 1997.
Hatha Yoga is
available on Thursday evenings. Thurs. Class 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. $45.00
fee
Sessions begin: Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 17, 24 and May 1,
8, 15, 22, 1997
Preregistration is required.
Information: (810) 473-5600 or e-mail us
Diabetes-Cize
A 10-week comprehensive exercise program for people with diabetes. This program will help the
person with diabetes to better control blood sugar and improve cardiovascular fitness. For more
information and specific details on how to begin this exercise program, call (810) 477-6100 or
e-mail us. Fee: $6/session
Kinetics Programs I & II
This is a light activity for those
with musculoskeletal or endurance limitations producing difficulty with daily living. An
eight-week course held at TRACC in Novi.
Preregistration required.
Kinetics I - $80 fee
Kinetics II -
$70 fee.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi.
I Tues. & Thurs. 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
II Tues. & Thurs. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sessions begin: Feb. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Apr. 8, 10, 15,
17, 22, 24, 29 and May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 1997.
Information/brochure: (810) 473-5600 or by e-mail.
Weight on the Run
Need help with exercise
and weight loss? This new 12-week program starts with a fitness assessment and nutritional
consultation. Three weekly monitored workouts combined with weekly nutritional support can
shape a healthy future for you. Great program for anyone who wants to learn how to exercise
safely and eat healthy. Program conducted by an exercise physiologist and dietitian.
Call (810) 473-5600 or e-mail us for information.
$300.00 fee.
Low Impact Aerobics
A 55-minute workout
that utilizes lower-impact aerobic movements. Designed to improve your overall fitness
level.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi.
Tues. & Thurs. 5-5:55 p.m.
Eight
week ongoing classes, twice per week.
Preregistration must be made in person. Fee: $50 each 8-week
session.
Information: (810) 473-5600
Tai Chi
A seven-week beginning program
where you will learn to relax and workout at the same time. Tai Chi teaches breathing techniques
along with coordination and relaxation of the entire body. The slow circular motions take every
joint of the body through their full natural range of motion, enhancing flexibility and opening the
circulation system.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi.
Wednesdays from 7 - 8
p.m.
$70 fee per eight-week session
For information on start dates call (810) 473-5600 or e-mail us.
ABC of Weight Loss
Thinking about losing weight? Being ready to change makes the process easy. We start with a
PLAN based on your needs. Weekly support keeps you motivated. By organizing your appetite
and educating your taste buds, you'll look and feel great.
Call
(810) 477-6100 to set up an appointment.
$95.00 fee.
Food Talk - Cooking Demo's
Come sample good tasting,
healthy foods with Chef Larry Janes!
Botsford's Health Development Network
Feb. 4
- Intense Chocolate Desserts
Mar. 14 - Make It Fast-Pressure Cooking
Mar. 27 -
Savory & Simple, One Pot Suppers
Apr. 8 - All New 5 Minute, 5 Ingredient Gourmet
Apr. 24 - Pot Luck
May 6 - Regional Cooking-Great Lake Dishes
May 22 - Help for
the Culinary Hopeless
All classes begin at 7:00 p.m. Preregistration is required. $5.00 fee per
class.
Nutritional Tune-Up
Does your body run
smooth and fast like a race car, or are you just becoming a junker? Maybe it's time to get in hear
and come in for a nutritional overhaul! Diets available: Low Cholesterol, Sports Nutrition,
Weight Loss, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Food Allergies, Vegetarian or just to find out what a
healthy diet is.
$30.00 fee for an individual consultation with a
dietitian.
Call to set-up your appointment: (810) 477-6100
Prostate Cancer Educational Support Group
Monthly support providing both information and open discussion for treatment options on
prostate cancer.
Mar. 17 - Decision Making
Apr. 21 - Incontinence & Impotence
May 19 - Heal Your
Attitude
Meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
2 East A,
Botsford General Hospital campus. FREE.
Diabetes and You
This six-week course
explores all areas of diabetes self-care; day and eveining classes available.
Sessions begin:
Feb. 10, Mar. 5, 6, 20, Apr. 30 and May 1, 15, 1997
$175.00 fee. Medicare
accepted.
Call (810) 477-6100 for information or e-mail
us.
Diabetes Support Group
An educational
support group with day and evening classes available.
Mar. 18 - 7 p.m. - Focus on Healthy
Eating
Apr. 17 - 1:30 p.m. - Exercise is for Everyone
May 20 - 7 p.m. -
Diabetes-Cize: Personal Success Stories
Call for (810) 477-6100
for more
information. Botsford's Health Development Network.
Young Adult Diabetes Support Group
A NEW support
group for young adults with diabetes will begin Tues., Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.
Meetings will be held bi-monthly.
Call (810) 477-6100 for information,
or e-mail us.
Botsford's Health Development Network.
Living With and Understanding Parkinson's
An intensive
7-week education program which discusses all aspects of self-care and management. Beginning
Wednesday afternoons March 19.
Preregistration and $40 fee per couple.
Botsford's Health
Development Network.
Presented in cooperation with Michigan
Parkinson's Foundation.
Asthma Education: Good Control is Up to
You
Learn how to deal with asthma on a daily basis. Includes information
on medication, peak flow monitoring, triggers and more. Classes are available for anyone: adults,
parents and children (6-12 years), who are having trouble preventing or reversing attacks.
Series runs for 3 weeks and begins May 1, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
$20
fee per family.
Botsford's Health Development Network
Individual sessions
with a registered nurse are also available.
By appointment only.
Botsford's Health
Development Network.
Help For Impotent Men (HIM)
An
educational group that meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Classroom 2 East
A/B on the Botsford General Hospital campus.
Mar. 11 - Sexual Aids
Apr. 8 - Trials,
Tribulations & Transitions: The Process of Change
May 13 - Injection Therapy: New
Treatments & Medications for Impotence
FREE
PowerStop
Looking to leave the pack behind? Need help? Our PowerStop program can help you take
charge and break through the nicotine addiction. We've had great success with our individualized
counseling program. Give us a try!
$75 fee.
Call (810) 477-6100 for more information, or e-mail
us.
Positive Living Workshops
Feb. 3 and Apr. 9
- It's All in Your Head: Learning to Relax and Live
Feb. 10 and Apr. 16 - Trails,
Tribulations & Transitions
Feb. 17 and Apr. 23 - Prescription for Burnout
Feb. 24
and Apr. 30 - The Magic of Humor: How Laughter Can Save Your Life
Preregistration and $15.00 per session, or $45.00 series fee.
E-mail us for additionl information.
Manage Your Life To Stay In Harmony With Your
Heart
Learn how stress affects your heart. Turn harmful stress into strength
through learning life-style management skills. For people with heart disease and their
families.
4 week series beginning Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at 7 p.m.
Preregistration required, $20.00 fee.
E-mail us for additional
information.
Memory Enhancement Class
Three-session
course for adults age 50+ begins March 5. Covers the physical and emotional causes of memory
changes and provides a wealth of tips and practical exercises to help you remember.
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preregistration and $38.00 fee for ElderMed members, and $45.00 fee for non-members (includes
$13 textbook)
Register before February 28
Call (810)
471-8020 for information, or e-mail us.
Project Health-O-Rama
Botsford General
Hospital will be co-sponsoring Project Health-O-Rama at the Livonia Mall
April 22, 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Prostate Health Awareness
An informational and screening
program for men 40 and older. This program is offered in May and will be conducted by
Botsford General Hospital physicians specializing in Urology.
FREE - Preregistration is required.
For more information call (810)
477-6100, or e-mail us.
Arthritis Lecture
Lecture on "Managing Arthritis with Exercise" featuring a Botsford physician and physical
therapist.
FREE - Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
Call (810)
477-6100 or e-mail us to preregister.
Kidney Disease Management
Learn all about
Urinary Tract Infections & Kidney Stone Disease. This one-time lecture given by a Urologist will
provide you with some useful information to prevent problems and stay healthy.
Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m., $5.00 fee
Call (810) 477-6100 or e-mail us
to preregister.
Water Works
Water has numerous health benefits, especially for people with Kidney Stones. Learn about the
rewards and benefits of the many different varieties of drinking water available on the market
today. See a demonstration on how to make your own flavored waters. Taste testing will follow
the presentation.
Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m., $5.00
fee
Call (810) 477-6100 or e-mail us to preregister.
All About Joint Replacement
ElderMed's Coffee for adults
age 50+ explores the potential of joint replacement surgery for restoring mobility and flexibility to
painful arthritic joints. A Botsford orthopedic surgeon will discuss the latest research, the newest
types of joints, and post-operative management for replacing joints in the fingers, knees and
hips.
Tuesday, March 25 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Vladimir's Banquet Hall
$3.00 fee at the
door.
Preregister before March 18.
For information call
(810) 471-8020, or e-mail us.
ONGOING OFFERINGS
Foot Screenings
Free to all ages every Tuesday & Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Botsford General Hospital,
South Professional Building, Suite 200. Make appointments by calling (810) 473-1320 weekdays
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
A Life Is in Your Hands...CPR
We offer both adult and children/infant CPR classes for a $20 fee. In addition,
BCLS is offered for a $25.00 fee and First-Aid classes are available for a $35 fee.
To
preregister or for further information: (810) 356-3900, ext. 258.
Blood Pressure Screening
Second Monday of
every month. FREE 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Located at Botsford General Hospital, Main Lobby.
Cholesterol Screening
Total cholesterol
screening by fingerstick, fee $6.00.
New HDL
screening also available, fee $15.00.
Screenings are
Mondays, March 17 and May 19 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Health Development Network in
Novi.
Pre-Marital Counseling
State laws require
counseling about the transmission and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. A physician
signed certificate will be presented at the conclusion of the session. 7-8:30 p.m.
Preregistration is required and a $25.00 fee per couple.
March
19 and May 21, 1997
Supporting You, Supporting One Another
All
support groups are offered free of charge.
For further information, please call the Community Relations
Department at (810) 442-7986.
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Every Saturday,
7:30 p.m.
The Zieger Center, Room A/B
Alcoholics Anonymous
Every Sunday at 7
p.m.
Every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
The Zieger Center, Community Room
Alcoholics Anonymous
Every Thursday at 8
p.m.
Botsford Family Services
Alzheimer's Support Group for Caregivers
First Tuesday of every month at 7-8:30 p.m. at the Botsford Continuing Health Center.
(810) 477-7400
Attitudinal Healing
(Increase Inner
Peace)
First and third Wednesday of every month
6:30-8 p.m.
The Zieger Center, Room C
Brain Injury Association of Michigan
Second
Thursday of every month
7:30-10 p.m.
The Zieger Center, Community Room
Cancer Wellness Support Group
Tuesdays at
7 p.m.
Botsford General Hospital, 2 West Conference Room
(810) 477-6100
Decreasing the Stress of Caregiving Support
For caregivers of all ages who find themsleves burning out from responsiblities of caregiving.
March 18 and May 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
3 South, Occupational Room
Registration: (810) 471-8753
Debtors Anonymous
Every Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Botsford Family Services
Diabetes Support Group
Third Tuesday of
every month
7 p.m. at Botsford Center for Health Improvement-Health Development Network, Novi.
"Go-Fors" Stroke Club
First
Monday of every month
6:30 p.m.
Botsford General Hospital, 3 South Activities Room. Dates are subject to change. (810) 471-8753
Grief Support Group
Second and fourth
Wednesday of every month
10 a.m. to noon
The Zieger Center, Classroom C
(810)
471-8850
H.I.M. (Help for Impotent Men) Second Tuesday
of every month at 7:00 p.m.
East Pavillion, Classroom B
MDA-Parents Support Group
Open meeting. Fourth
Monday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
East Pavillion, ClassroomA
"Mended Hearts"
A national
support group for patients with heart disease. Families are welcome to join in these monthly
meetings to cope with the challenges of living with heart disease.
Fourth Wednesday of
every month.
7-8:30 p.m.
2 East Conference Room B
Narcotics Anonymous
Every Monday, 6:30
p.m.
Every Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
The Zieger Center
Nar Anon Family Support Group
Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
2 West Conference Room A
Overeaters Anonymous
Every Monday, 7
p.m.
The Zieger Center, Classroom C
Every Friday, 7:30 p.m.
The Zieger Center, Classroom C
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meets the
third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
East Pavillion, Calssroom A
Tinnitus Hearing Support Group
First
Tuesday of every month
7 p.m.; The Zieger Center, Classroom C
Trichotillomania Support Group (Compulsive Hair
Pullers)
For meeting dates and locations, call Bobbie at (313)
522-8907.
Urinary Incontinence Support Group
Meets
monthly
The Zieger Center
(810) 477-7400