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Beautiful Beginnings

Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at the Saint Vincent Women’s Center, 311 West 24 Street. Beautiful Beginnings classes may be reimbursable, so be sure to check with your health insurance provider. Click here to download a brochure with the complete 2011 Saint Vincent Prenatal Class Schedule, which includes additional dates and class details.  

Weekday Preparation for Labor

A three-session class on pregnancy, labor, relaxation, breathing techniques and postpartum care.

When: Mondays, October 4, 11, 18; November 1, 8, 15; November 29 and December 6, 13; Tuesdays, January 4, 11, 18; Mondays, February 7, 14, 21; or Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15; 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $30 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Saturday Preparation for Labor Classes

A two-session class on pregnancy, labor, relaxation, breathing techniques and postpartum care.

When: October 2, 9; November 6, 13; December 4, 11; January 8, 15; February 5, 12; or March 5, 12; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: $30 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664. 

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Labor Refresher

When: Saturdays, October 16 or February 19; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: $20 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you'd like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Newborn Care

When: Thursdays, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 9, January 6, February 3 or March 3; 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Cost:
$15 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you'd like to attend, along with address and phone number.  


Breastfeeding for New Parents  

When: Thursdays, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 16, January 13, February 10 or March 10; 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $15 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you'd like to attend, along with address and phone number.
 
 


Working Mother and Breastfeeding  

When: Thursdays, December 2, January 27 or March 24; 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $15 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you'd like to attend, along with address and phone number.  


Breastfeeding Support Group  

 

When: Wednesdays, October 20, November 17, December 15, January 19, February 16 or March 16; 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you'd like to attend, along with address and phone number.
 
 


CPR for Infants, Children and Adults  

 

When: Saturdays, November 13 or March 12; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Saint Vincent Educational Services Classroom

Cost: $35 per person

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Dads Make a Difference

A class for fathers-to-be or new dads

When: Monday, January 24; 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $10

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


So, You’re Going to Be a Grandparent

A class for expectant or new grandparents

When: Mondays, December 20 or March 21; 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $10 per person

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Mommy & Me Playgroup

When: The first and third Tuesday of every month; 10 to 11 a.m.

Cost: FREE

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Sibling Preparation Classes

When: Tuesdays, October 5, December 7 or February 1; 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: Saint Vincent First Floor Conference Room

Cost: $10 for one child; $5 for each additional child

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number. 




Mothers and Daughters: On Growing Up


For girls age 9 to 12 and their moms

When: Saturdays, October 23 or February 26; 9 a.m. to noon

Cost: $20 per mother-daughter couple; $5 for each additional daughter

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number. 


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Click here to download a brochure with the complete 2011 Saint Vincent Prenatal Class Schedule.

Saint Vincent Fitness Classes

Purchase a 10-class pass for $50 in the Saint Vincent Gift Shop to enjoy these exciting classes. All classes are held in Room L-60 of the Hardner Building, 2315 Myrtle Street. Call 814-452-5619 for more information.

Zumba®

Burn calories to hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves.

When: Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Click Here to Register

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Tai Chi

Slow, rhythmic, meditative movements designed to help you find peace and calm.

When: Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Graceful Fitness

Improve strength, balance and flexibility in this combination fitness/yoga/Pilates class.

When: Mondays, 12:30 to 1 p.m. 

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Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Kickboxing Knockout

A fun mix of kickboxing and strengthening.

When: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


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Hip, Knee, Shoulder or Back Pain?

Attend a free joint seminar, where you’ll hear the latest treatment techniques from one of our orthopedic surgeons and a Rehab Solutions physical therapist. Our back pain seminars feature a McKenzie Method®-certified clinician and Saint Vincent physicians. All seminars are held in McGarvey Learning Center, next to the Saint Vincent Health Center main lobby at 232 West 25 Street. They're FREE!

Hip and Knee Pain Seminar

When:

Wednesday, September 29, 10 a.m. (presenter: Thomas Fessler, MD)

Wednesday, November 10, 1 p.m. (presenter: Mark Bloomstine, MD)

Tuesday, January 11, 1 p.m. (presenter: Robert Lupo, MD)

Wednesday, March 30, 10 a.m. (presenter: Thomas Fessler, MD) 

Click Here to Register or call 814-866-4819.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.




Shoulder Pain Seminar

When:

Tuesday, October 19, 1 p.m. (presenter: Mark Bloomstine, MD)

Wednesday, December 15, 10 a.m. (presenter: Gregg Mason, MD)

Tuesday, February 8, 1 p.m. (presenter: Mark Bloomstine, MD)

Click Here to Register or call 814-866-4819.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Back Pain Seminar

When:

TBA

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Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


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Free Community Support Groups

Saint Vincent Cardiac Support Group

When: Thursdays, November 4 and February 3; noon

Where: McGarvey Learning Center

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-7273.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Lymphoma, Leukemia, Myeloma Support Group

When: Last Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: Saint Vincent Women’s Center Classroom

Click Here to Register or call 1-800-726-2873.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Look Good, Feel Better

A special program for female cancer patients to help them offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment

When: Tuesday, October 12; 6 to 8 p.m.; or Wednesday, December 15; 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Saint Vincent Women’s Center Classroom

Click Here to Register or call 1-800-227-2345.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Regional Cancer Center Breast Cancer Support Group

When: Third Wednesday of every month, 5:30 p.m.

Where: The Regional Cancer Center, 2500 West 12 Street

Call 814-836-2660 to RSVP (required).

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


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Highmark Class Series

Saint Vincent is pleased to host this series of classes presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Classes are FREE to Highmark members; a nominal fee is charged for nonmembers. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held in room L-60 of the Hardner Building.

Clear the Air (a smoking cessation class)

When: Wednesday, November 10 or Tuesday, January 11; 5 to 7 p.m.

Cost:
$30 or free for Highmark members

Click Here to Register

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Diabetes Awareness and Prevention

When: Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28; noon to 1 p.m.; or Wednesdays, January 12, 19, 26; noon to 12:45 p.m.

Cost: $65 or free for Highmark members

Click Here to Register

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Eat Well for Life I

When: Tuesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7; 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Cost: $65 or free for Highmark members

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Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Eat Well for Life II

When: Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, 5 to 6 p.m.; or Thursdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $65 or free for Highmark members

Click Here to Register

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Discover Relaxation from Within I

When: Thursdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; or Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27; 5 to 7:30 p.m. 

Cost: $65 or free for Highmark members

Click Here to Register

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


Discover Relaxation from Within II

When: Thursdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30; 6 to 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, January 5; noon to 12:45 p.m.

Cost: $65 or free for Highmark members

Click Here to Register

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


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