COMMUNITY CALENDAR

AUGUST

Classes and Groups

4 - Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
6-8 p.m. Free. Held at the Health Education and Conference Center, McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Avenue, Suite 60B. For information, call 572-7262.
5 - Childbirth Education Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $75 for 5-week class. Recommended registration by the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
5 - Breastfeeding/Newborn Care Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $20. Recommended registration by the seventh month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
5 - Pediatric Pre-Operative Class and Tour
6:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7001.
5 - Stork Tour
7:30 p.m. Free. Meets in the Orchard Room of the North Tower, 1700 Coffee Road. For information call 572-7038.
6 - Weight Loss Surgery Public Seminar
5-8 p.m. For reservations, call 525-3893.
7 - Daddy 101
6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. A three-week series. New and expectant dads can learn the ropes about baby care, infant behavior, baby illness, safety and childproofing techniques. For information or to register, please call 572-7262.
8 - Mommy and Me
12-1:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7262.
12 - Blood Cancers Support Group
Free. Sponsored by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For patients, family and friends affected by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma or any other blood cancers. For information, call 526-4500, Ext. 6505.
12 - Women’s Cancer Support Group
4-5:30 p.m. Free for women currently undergoing treatment. For information, call 526-4500, ext. 6505.
12 - Total Hip or Knee Replacement Class
6 p.m. This class is offered to those considering or are already scheduled for a total hip or total knee replacement. Educators are from Nursing and Physical Therapy departments. For information or to register, call 526-4500, ext. 7433.
12 - Pediatric Pre-Operative Class and Tour
6:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7001.
12 - Stork Tour
7:30 p.m. Free. Meets in the Orchard Room of the North Tower, 1700 Coffee Road. For information call 572-7038.
14 - Childbirth Education Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $75 for 5-week class. Recommended registration by the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
14 - Breastfeeding/Newborn Care Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $20. Recommended registration by the seventh month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
15 - Mommy and Me
12-1:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7262.
18 - Diabetes Support Group
2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. This month’s topic “Medicine Quackery?” For information, call 572-7262.
19 - Pediatric Pre-Operative Class and Tour
6:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7001.
19 - Stork Tour
7:30 p.m. Free. Meets in the Orchard Room of the North Tower, 1700 Coffee Road. For information call 572-7038.
21 - Weight Loss Surgery Public Seminar
5-8 p.m. For reservations, call 525-3893.
22 - Mommy and Me
12-1:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7262.
25 - Breastfeeding/Newborn Care Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $20. Recommended registration by the seventh month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
25 - Us Too! Prostate Cancer Support Group
7-9 p.m. Free. Speaker and presentation followed by caring and sharing. Providing man-to-man volunteers to talk with you. For information, call Jim Sharp, 848-2200.
26 - Total Hip or Knee Replacement Class
10 a.m. This class is offered to those considering or are already scheduled for a total hip or total knee replacement. Educators are from Nursing and Physical Therapy departments. For information or to register, call 526-4500, ext. 7433.
26 - Mended Hearts Support Group
6-8:30 p.m. Free. This network of volunteers offers encouragement to heart disease patients and their caregivers. Health Education and Conference Center, 1700 McHenry Ave. For information, call Robert Martin, 523-8525.
26 - Pediatric Pre-Operative Class and Tour
6:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7001.
26 - Stork Tour
7:30 p.m. Free. Meets in the Orchard Room of the North Tower, 1700 Coffee Road. For information call 572-7038.
27 - Maintenance and Beyond
6-8 p.m. An educational class for weight loss surgery patients who had surgery at least six months ago and are close to their goal weight at one year. The class will cover how to maintain goal weight while living an active/social lifestyle. Call 572-7262.
29 - Mommy and Me
12-1:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7262.


SEPTEMBER

Special Events

13 - Heart Walk
You probably know someone who has had a heart attack or stroke. That’s because heart disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer and stroke is No. 3. What can you do? By raising money and participating in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk, you can help change tomorrow. Today. The money raised will fund research, education and community programs in your area. You’ll help prevent, treat and defeat these and other cardiovascular diseases. Let’s help all Americans learn and live longer, stronger lives. Call 572-7262 for information and registration.
20 - Cancer Awareness Run and Ride
Modesto Junior College, West Campus. Everyone is invited to attend this event and learn more about cancer prevention and early detection, as well as nutrition, exercise and how to live a healthier life! This fully-supported, family oriented run and ride includes food, a prize drawing for registered participants, and educational exhibits addressing cancer and healthy lifestyles. For registration information, call 569-7789 or visit www.memorialmedicalcenter.org.

Classes and Groups

2 - Childbirth Education Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $75 for 5-week class. Recommended registration by the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
2 - Breastfeeding/Newborn Care Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $20. Recommended registration by the seventh month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
2 - Pediatric Pre-Operative Class and Tour
6:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7001.
2 - Stork Tour
7:30 p.m. Free. Meets in the Orchard Room of the North Tower, 1700 Coffee Road. For information call 572-7038.
3 - Weight Loss Surgery Public Seminar
5-8 p.m. For reservations, call 525-3893.
4 - Daddy 101
6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. A three-week series. New and expectant dads can learn the ropes about baby care, infant behavior, baby illness, safety and childproofing techniques. For information or to register, please call 572-7262.
5 - Mommy and Me
12-1:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7262.
8 - Childbirth Education Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $75 for 5-week class. Recommended registration by the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
9 - Blood Cancers Support Group
Free. Sponsored by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For patients, family and friends affected by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma or any other blood cancers. For information, call 526-4500, Ext. 6505.
9 - Women’s Cancer Support Group
4-5:30 p.m. Free for women currently undergoing treatment. For information, call 526-4500, ext. 6505.
9 - Total Hip or Knee Replacement Class
6 p.m. This class is offered to those considering or are already scheduled for a total hip or total knee replacement. Educators are from Nursing and Physical Therapy departments. For information or to register, call 526-4500, ext. 7433.
9 - Pediatric Pre-Operative Class and Tour
6:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7001.
9 - Stork Tour
7:30 p.m. Free. Meets in the Orchard Room of the North Tower, 1700 Coffee Road. For information call 572-7038.
11 - Childbirth Education Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $75 for 5-week class. Recommended registration by the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
11 - Breastfeeding/Newborn Care Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $20. Recommended registration by the seventh month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
12 - Mommy and Me
12-1:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7262.
15 - Diabetes Support Group
2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. This month’s topic “Running Out of Time in the Kitchen?” For information, call 572-7262.
16 - Pediatric Pre-Operative Class and Tour
6:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7001.
16 - Stork Tour
7:30 p.m. Free. Meets in the Orchard Room of the North Tower, 1700 Coffee Road. For information call 572-7038.
18 - Weight Loss Surgery Public Seminar
5-8 p.m. For reservations, call 525-3893.
19 - Mommy and Me
12-1:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7262.
22 - Us Too! Prostate Cancer Support Group
7-9 p.m. Free. Speaker and presentation followed by caring and sharing. Providing man-to-man volunteers to talk with you. For information, call Jim Sharp, 848-2200.
23 - Total Hip or Knee Replacement Class
10 a.m. This class is offered to those considering or are already scheduled for a total hip or total knee replacement. Educators are from Nursing and Physical Therapy departments. For information or to register, call 526-4500, ext. 7433.
23 - Mended Hearts Support Group
6-8:30 p.m. Free. This network of volunteers offers encouragement to heart disease patients and their caregivers. Health Education and Conference Center, 1700 McHenry Ave. For information, call Robert Martin, 523-8525.
23 - Pediatric Pre-Operative Class and Tour
6:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7001.
23 - Stork Tour
7:30 p.m. Free. Meets in the Orchard Room of the North Tower, 1700 Coffee Road. For information call 572-7038.
24 - Maintenance and Beyond
6-8 p.m. An educational class for weight loss surgery patients who had surgery at least six months ago and are close to their goal weight at one year. The class will cover how to maintain goal weight while living an active/social lifestyle. Call 572-7262.
26 - Mommy and Me
12-1:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7262.
30 - CPR for Family and Friends
6-9 p.m. $15 per person, $25 per couple. A class for those who want to learn CPR and relief of choking for adults, children and infants. To register, call 548-7888.
30 - Pediatric Pre-Operative Class and Tour
6:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 572-7001.
30 - Stork Tour
7:30 p.m. Free. Meets in the Orchard Room of the North Tower, 1700 Coffee Road. For information call 572-7038.
30 - Childbirth Education Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $75 for 5-week class. Recommended registration by the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.
30 - Breastfeeding/Newborn Care Class
6-8:30 p.m. Fee $20. Recommended registration by the seventh month of pregnancy. For registration, call 572-7262.