CLASSES 1998

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) is required 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.

WOMEN'S HEALTH

Women's Prime Time Lecture Series
Sept. 24 - 7:00 pm
Sleep Disorders During Perimenopause
Preregistration required.
Information: e-mail us or contact (248) 477-6100

THERE'S A BABY ON THE WAY

Great Expectations
A seminar for couples who are either thinking of having a baby or are newly expecting. Includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
Seminars will be held on Saturdays, Sept. 26 and Nov. 7, 1998
8:30 am-1:30 pm
Fee: $15/couple or $7.50/person
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Breastfeeding Basics
Covers how to start and maintain successful breastfeeding, and addresses concerns of mothers who are already breastfeeding.
Sessions begin: Sept 10, Oct 6 and Nov 3, 1998
Preregistration and $20.00 fee.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Childbirth Education: Celebrate The Event
Six-week program preparing you for childbirth.
Preregistration is required and $50.00 fee.
7-9:30 p.m.
Sessions begin: Sept 17, 23, 28, Oct 12, 29, Nov 3, 4, and 9, 1998
*Four-session Childbirth Review classes are also available.
Preregistration and $50 fee .
7-9:30 p.m.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Pathways to Parenting
For new mothers looking to share concerns and gain information.
Sept 2 Giving Infant Medications
Oct 7 Introducing Solid Foods
Nov 4 Normal Growth & Development
Pregistration and $5.00 fee
Meets from 12:30 to 2 pm
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Japanese Childbirth Education
A certified childbirth instructor 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 presented.
Preregistration and $150 fee required.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

KIDS' CORNER

Babysitting: Not Just Kid's Stuff
(Ages 11-14)
Learn basic First Aid, how to handle an emergency and child management techniques. A two-session workshop.
Oct 17 and 24, 1998
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Preregistration and $25.00 fee.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

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
Sept 12, Oct 10 and Nov 14, 1998
Preregistration and $10.00 fee.
Information: e-mail us or (248) 477-6100

EVERYONE EXERCISE

Walking Clubs
Laurel Park Mall (6 Mile and Newburgh)
Monday - Saturday from 8 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sundays from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free blood pressure provided by Botsford Hospital for walkers from 8-10 am on the fourth Monday of every month.

Livonia Mall (7 Mile and Middlebelt)
Monday - Saturday from 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sundays from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Free blood pressure provided by Botsford Hospital for walkers from 8-10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month.

Aerobic Weight Training for Women
Eight-week course concentrating on building lean muscle mass and strengthening areas to improve appearance and tone.
Eight-week course.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi.
Preregistration and $60.00 fee.
Monday and Wednesday classes from 5-5:55 p.m.
Sessions begin: Oct 12 and Dec 7, 1998
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 473-5600

Circuit Training
A multi-stationed exercise and education program designed for the individual with limited experience using fitness equipment.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi
Preregistration and $70.00 fee.
Mon. Class 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. or Weds. Class 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sessions begin in Sept, Oct, and Nov, 1998
Registration must be made in person.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 473-5600

EZ Yoga
Class enhances flexibility, strengthens muscles and improves breathing.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi.
Beginner class
Tues. 3:00 - 4:00 pm - $35.00 fee
Beginner class
Tues. 7:00 - 8:30 pm - $45.00 fee
Advanced class
Thurs. 7:00 - 8:30 pm - $45.00 fee
Sessions begin in Sept, Oct and Nov, 1998
Preregistration is required.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 473-5600

Diabetes-Cize
Comprehensive exercise program to help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar and improve cardiovascular fitness.
Fee:$6/session
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100.

Kinetics Programs I & II
Eight-week light activity program for those with musculoskeletal or endurance limitations producing difficulty with daily living.
Held at TRACC in Novi.
Preregistration required.
Kinetics I - $80 fee
Kinetics II - $70 fee
I Tues. & Thurs. 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
II Tues. & Thurs. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sessions begin in Sept, Oct and Nov, 1998
Information/brochure: e-mail us or call (248) 473-5600

Weight on the Run
12-week program of exercise and healthy eating for weight management.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 473-5600

Low Impact Aerobics
55-minute workout that utilizes lower-impact aerobic movements. Designed to improve your overall fitness level.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi.
Eight-week ongoing classes, twice per week.
Preregistration must be made in person. Fee is $50 per each 8-week session.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 473-5600

Tai Chi
Eight-week beginning program focusing on breathing techniques and coordination and relaxation of the entire body.
Held at Botsford's TRACC in Novi.
Beginner class
Wednesday 7 - 8 pm
Advanced class
Wednesday 8 - 9 pm
$70 fee per eight-week session
For information on start dates e-mail us or call (248) 473-5600.

Bones in Motion
12-week program of exercise and nutrition education on bone health for those diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 473-5600

Pre-Natal Water Exercise
Ongoing pre-natal exercise class that includes a comprehensive fitness workout. Several relaxation techniques are reviewed.
Preregistration and fee required.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 473-5600

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

ABC of Weight Loss
Work with a dietitian to develop an eating plan that will work for you. Includes initial consult, nutrition class, weekly mailings and five follow-up phone calls.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100 to set up an appointment.
$95.00 fee.

Food Talk - Cooking Demo's
Our cooking demos include recipes, menus and a cookbook give-away.
Sept 10 - Soy Taster's Night
Sept 17 - Dinner Party with Chef Larry Janes
Oct 1 - Low-Fat Cake Baking
Oct 8 - Healthy Homemade Sausages
Oct 15 - Visiting Vic's-Shopping Trip
Oct 29 - Harvest Time:Pumpkin & Squash
Nov 5 - Creative Breakfasts & Brunches
Nov 12 - Celebrating Thanksgiving
Nov 19 - Feeding Unexpected Guests
All classes begin at 7:00 p.m.
Preregistration and $6 fee per class.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Nutritional Tune-Up
Need help with your diet? Diets available: Low Cholesterol, Sports Nutrition, Weight Loss, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Food Allergies, Vegetarian, Nutrition for Pregnancy and more.
$30.00 fee
Call to set-up your appointment: (248) 477-6100

COMMUNITY EMS PRESENTS . . .LifeSavers

A Life is in Your Hands . . . Programs
When every second counts, its important to know what to do. Learn how to handle an emergency. (Call (248) 356-3900, ext. 255 for information on the following classes.)
Adult CPR Classes
Sept 14, Oct 5 and Nov 6, 1998
$20 fee
Infant/Child CPR
Sept 10, Oct 1 and Nov 5, 1998
$20 fee
Basic First-Aid
Sept 17, Oct 15 and Nov 19, 1998
$35 fee
BCLS Classes
Sept 19, Oct 17 and Nov 21, 1998
$25 fee

HEALTH MATTERS

Diabetes and You
Six-week course explores all areas of diabetes self-care; day and evening classes available. Sessions begin: Sept 10, 21, Oct 14, 15, Nov 5 and 16, 1998
$175.00 fee. Medicare accepted.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Diabetes Support Group
Day and evening meetings available.
Sept 15 at 7 pm - Herbs as Medicine
Oct 20 at 1:30 pm - Music Therapy
Nov 17 at 7 pm - Massage & Meditation
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Adults with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Support Group
Sept 21 Sharing
Oct 17 Counting Carbohydrates
Nov 16 Handling Holiday Stress
Meets the third Monday of every month
Free
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Asthma Education: Good Control is Up to You
Learn how to deal with asthma on a daily basis. For adults, parents and children (6-12 years), who are having trouble preventing or reversing attacks. Individual sessions with a registered nurse available.
By appointment only.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Help For Impotent Men (HIM)
Educational group that meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Classroom 2 East A/B.
Free
Sept 8 - Women's Issues with Viagra
Oct 13 - Touch Therapy
Nov 10 - Communication Barriers
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

PowerStop
Individualized program to help you break through the nicotine addiction
$75 fee
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Quit Smoking with Acupuncture
Find out how this very effective method can work for you.
FREE
Oct 22 at 7 pm
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Prostate Cancer Educational Series
4-week series covers all aspects of prostate cancer treatment and provides the needed resources for those who are coping with the disease.
Starts Sept 6
$30 fee
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Living With and Understanding Parkinson's
7-week educational program covers all areas of self-care and management.
Starts Sept 2 at 1 pm
$40 fee
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Acupuncture and Weight Loss
Effective treatment and complementary therapy for those actively seeking weight loss.
FREE
Sept 24 at 7 pm
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Vision Club Lecture Series
Free lecture series for persons and families challenged by vision impairment.
Sept 15 - Diabetes & Your Eyes
Oct 20 - Glaucoma
Nov 17 - Resources for Persons with Impaired Vision
Tuesdays at 7 pm
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 471-8020

THE MIND/BODY CONNECTION

SPECIAL OFFERINGS AT BOTSFORD

Awareness Through Movement
Program utilizes the Feldendrais Method and is verbally directed with emphasis on gentle, slow and comfortable movements designed to improve posture, felxibiliy and coordination.
Starts Sept 9 at 6 pm
$50 fee
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 471-8763

Managing Your Time
Techniques to manage your time and your life.
Oct 13 at 7 pm
Information: (248) 477-6100

Empowered to Care
Eight Tuesday evenings covering different facets of caregiving. Program will include topics of interest to both professional and non-professional caregivers.
Starts Oct 6 at 7 pm
$5 fee, or $35 for all eight sessions.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 471-8850

ONGOING OFFERINGS

Foot Screenings
Free to all ages every Tuesday & Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
South Professional Building, Suite 200
Call (248) 473-1320 for an appointment weekdays from 9 am - 5 pm

Blood Pressure Screening
Second Monday of every month.
FREE
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Located at Botsford General Hospital, Main Lobby.

Pre-Marital Counseling
State certified program with certificate provided upon completion.
7-8:30 p.m.
Preregistration is required and a $25 fee per couple.
Information: e-mail us or call (313) 537-1110

Cholesterol Screening
Total cholesterol screening by fingerstick, $6
HDL screening, $15
Sept 21 from 1-4 pm
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Botsford General Hospital-Consumer Health Library
Offers information on a variety of health topics.
Mon-Thurs, 7:30 am to 7 pm and Fri from 7:30 am to 5 pm
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 471-8434

International Travel Clinic
Program provides comprehensive medical services and information to international travelers and includes pre-trip planning, counseling that covers precautions you can take to stay healthy, immunizations and post-trip follow-up visits.
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 471-8314 Mon-Fri from 9 am -4 pm

SUPPORT GROUPS

Supporting You, Supporting One Another
All support groups are offered free of charge.
For further information, e-mail us or call the Community Relations Department at (248) 442-7986.

Breather's Club
Presented in conjunction with the American Lung Association.
Sept 17 - Feelings & Resources
Oct 15 - Activities of Daily Living
Nov 19 - Lets Talk About Pulmonary Infections
Meets monthly in classroom 2 East B at 1 pm
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Men's and Women's Cancer Support Group
Sessions will include round table discussions alternating with guest speakers every other month.
Sept 17 - Round Table Discussion
Oct 15 - Relaxation Techniques
Nov 19 - Round Table Discussion
Meets monthly in classroom 2 East A/B at 7 pm
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 477-6100

Adult Children of Alcoholics
Every Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
The Zieger Center, Classroom A/B

Alcoholics Anonymous
Every Sunday at 7 p.m.
Every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
The Zieger Center, Community Room

Alzheimer's Support Group
First Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Botsford Continuing Health Center.
(248) 477-7400

Attitudinal Healing
(Increase Inner Peace)
Meets every Wednesday.
6:30-8 p.m.
The Zieger Center, Classroom C

Brain Injury Association of Michigan
Second Thursday of every month
7:30-10 p.m.
The Zieger Center, Community Room

Debtors Anonymous
Every Monday, 7 p.m.
Botsford Family Services

Decreasing the Stress of Caregiving Support Group
Helps caregivers reduce stress and teaches coping skills.
Sept 15 and Nov 17 at 5:30 pm
3 South Occupational Therapy Room
Information: e-mail us or call (248) 471-8831

Grief Support Group
Second and fourth Wednesday of every month
10 am to 12:00 pm
The Zieger Center, Classroom C
(248) 471-8850

Heart to Heart Support Group
For patients with a history of heart failure. First Tuesday of every month at 2 pm.
3 West Conference Room C
(248) 615-7480

MDA-Parents Support Group
Open meeting. Fourth Monday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
East Pavilion, Classroom 2A

"Mended Hearts"
For patients with heart disease and their families.
Fourth Wednesday of every month at 7 pm
2 East Conference Room B

Narcotics Anonymous
Every Monday, 6:30 pm
Every Saturday, 6:30 pm
The Zieger Center, Community Room

Nar Anon Family Support Group
Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
2 West Conference Room A

"Survivors of Stroke" (S.O.S.) Club
A social and educational support group for stroke survivors and their loved ones.
Meets monthly
(248) 471-8753

Tinnitus Hearing Support Group
(Ringing in the Ears)
First Tuesday of every month
7 pm at the Zieger Center, Classroom C

Trichotillomania Support Group
(Compulsive Hair Pullers)
For meeting dates and location, call Bobbie at (734) 522-8907.

Urinary Incontinence Support Group
Meets monthly
The Zieger Center
(248) 426-6971