May 28, 2010
Health calendar
Classes/Workshops
Safe Sitter Classes, June 4, 8:30 a.m-3:45 p.m.; parents/guardians are encouraged to attend a 15 minute ceremony honoring the students at 3:15 p.m. at St. Mary’s, Evansville; teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children; $55 fee includes student manual, messenger bag, list of important phone numbers, flashlight and other supplies; $15 scholarships available based on financial need; participants need to bring a sack lunch; for information and to enroll your child or babysitter call Debbie Davidson at (812) 485-5607.
“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; next session is June 1 and 8; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free; pre-registration is required by calling Tracy Wright at (812) 481-2079.
Breast Feeding: A Special Gift, June 2, 7-9 p.m., Memorial Hospital Pavilion classroom, Jasper; focus on prenatal preparation, home management, weaning, nutrition; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital; register at (812) 481-2399.
Supersitter, June 4, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Southside Office, Jasper; June class covers basics of babysitting including care and safety of infants and children, play activities, basic first aid and getting along with children; demonstrations on diapering, holding, feeding; open to persons 10-14 years old; class size limited; $20 fee; to register call (812) 481-2399.