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LUNCH AND LEARN

“Common Orthopedic Problems and Injuries of the Shoulder” by Dr. Christofer Catterson. Noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27. $4 for lunch. Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center. RSVP to 456-8984

HEALTHWISE

Real Life Weight Management: Isn’t it time to get real and stop
dieting? Weekly meetings facilitated by a health educator, support,
meal planning and more. Free orientation offered Oct. 2 at 5:45 p.m. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8085 to enroll.

Freedom from Smoking: If you desire to stop smoking, let us help you get started! Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8088 for free orientation dates and times.

HEALTH SCREENINGS

Wellness Wednesday includes free blood pressure and blood sugar checks.
4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8085 for information.

OVERALL HEALTH

Know Your Bones by Jeannie Shaffer, RN, Osteoporosis Coordinator and Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist. Learn about bone density testing and understanding your results. Cost is $5 for lunch. Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8088 to register.

FITNESS FOR ALL

Personal Fitness Training: Are you running across some roadblocks in your exercise routine? A personal trainer can assist you. Private training studio now available. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8099.

Pilates is a method utilizing concentration, control, precision, centering, flowing movement, and breathing. Cost: Members: Free; Nonmembers: $35/month. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8099 for more information.

Yoga is an excellent way to stretch and strengthen the body, focus the mind, and relax the spirit. Cost: Members: Free; Nonmembers: $45/month. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8080 for more information.

Fluid Motion is a revitalizing 45-minute water class designed to relieve discomfort and pain caused by back, hip, or knee problems, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other conditions. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cost: Members: Free; Nonmembers: $35/month. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8080 for more information.

Massage Therapy is among the most effective means available to combat stress, a leading cause of chronic tension, discomfort, pain, and a major contributing factor in most disease processes. For an appointment with our licensed therapeutic massage and bodywork therapists, see the front desk staff at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center or call 452-8080.

Gymnastics: For youth ages 6 to 16, this class includes instruction by Bill Fleming on beam, bars, vault, and floor work. Call 452-8080 for dates, times, and fees. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center.

Youth Programs: Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8080 for information on member and nonmember classes and for youth fun fitness classes.

Kids in Training: This program is for children ages 6 to 13 years who may be struggling with weight control. Cost: $15/week, per child. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8099 to preregister.

"How To" Clinics. Join personal trainer Jodie Wood for 30- to 60-minute "How To" clinics. Topics may include: start a walking or strength-training program; develop a better golf game, and more! Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8099 for more details.

Bones 'N Balance. This group therapeutic activity is for people with osteoporosis and is facilitated by specially trained instructors. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday. Cost: Members: Free; Nonmembers: $35/month
Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8080.

AQUATICS

Swim Lessons: Private, Semiprivate, and Youth group swim lessons are available and all sanctioned by the American Red Cross. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8056 for information.

Pool Rental: Celebrate your next party in the pool. The main pool and classrooms are available for rent Sunday afternoons. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8056 for details.

Open Water Dive (PADI) Certification Classes at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. 10 session, 5 week course, held Tues. and Thurs evenings, begins Sept. 5. at 6:30 p.m. $300. For more information, contact Shawn Smathers at 452-8056 or ssmathers@haymed.org.

OPTIMAL AGING

Arthritis Action: Do you want to learn how to manage your arthritis? Join our five-week program and hear discussions on understanding arthritis, medications, joint protection, arthritis and exercise, and stress management. Classes are forming for the fall. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center Call 452-8096.

DIABETES EDUCATION

Diabetes and Complications of the Eye by Dr. Clayton Blehm. 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. 452-8085.