HEALTH BRIEFS

Classes

SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class “When Is It Time?” from 10 to 11 a.m. March 18 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live/interactive web session. Participants can connect through their computer. Register online at https://alzni.org/caregivers/ caregiving/.

MISHAWAKA — Battell Community

Center, 904 N. Main St., offers the following fitness classes. Please note that fees and charges are subject to change without prior notice.

• Cardio Drumming — Combines dance and fitness. All skill levels are welcome. 6:30 p.m. Mondays; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $5 per class.

• Middle Eastern Dance — Fitness and fun for all ages. Level 1 (beginners), 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Level 2 (intermediate/advanced), 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays; Level 3 (approval from Ruby); 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. For cost and information, contact Ruby at 574-315-1915.

SOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services Wellness House, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., will offer the following “Living Well with Cancer” classes. All classes are free and open to cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers; preregister for all classes by calling 574-2874197 or e-mail programs@riverbendservices.org.

• March 18: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 11:15 a.m. Breathworks; 1 p.m. Craft String Basket; 2 p.m. Therapeutic Arts; 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga.

• March 19: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. MELT; 1 p.m. Mary’s Garden Club.

• March 20: 10 a.m. Support Squad; 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 10 a.m. Knitting Krew; 2 p.m. Dominoes; 1 p.m. Unity Gardens; 5:30 p.m. General Cancer Support Group.

• March 21: 10 a.m. Yarnwork; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. Healthy Cooking with Mary.

GOSHEN — Chair Yoga will be offered by the Elkhart County Parks at 9:30 a.m. March 21 in the Ox Bow Haus Shelter in Ox Bow Park, 23033 County Road 45. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is done while seated or using a chair for balance. Wear comfortable clothing. Some mats are available; bring your own if you have one. This is a free class for those 12 years and older. No registration is required.

SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph

County Public Library is offering “Yoga for EveryBODY” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 20 in Ballroom A & B, Community Learning Center, 305 S. Michigan St. Register at sjcpl.libnet.info/events.

NILES — The Niles District Library,

620 E. Main St., is offering a beginner yoga class, every other Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room. The class is for adults age 18 years and older and all levels of experience are welcome. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. There is no registration required and admission is free. The instructor is Sam Major from Dancing Feet Yoga. The next class will be March 18.

Events

SOUTH BEND — Self-Healing Communities of Greater Michiana will present “Understanding Our Nervous System and our Need for Connection” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 19 at St. Joseph County Public Library, River Park Branch, 2022 Mishawaka Ave. This talk will explore the intricacies of the “fight or flight” and “rest and digest” systems, also known as the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. These systems play a crucial role in shaping daily experiences and responses. Additionally, the discussion will delve into the neurobiological need for human connection and meaningful relationships.

ELKHART — Enjoy hiking a different park trail every month, make new friends, get a little exercise, and glimpse

the bounty of nature at every curve and corner. The Hiking Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month through October. On March 19, meet at 6 p.m. and take a 1.6-mile hike through the beauty of Bonneyville Mill County Park, 53373 County Road 131, Bristol. Meet at the Baldwin One Room Schoolhouse. There is no fee for the Hiking Club. All ages welcome. Register at elkhartcountyparks.org/events by March 18.

Support Groups

MISHAWAKA — Michiana Hematology Oncology will hold its monthly Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group meeting from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 27 at 5340 Holy Cross Parkway. This month’s guest speaker is Kim Becker, founder of HELLO Gorgeous, presenting “Discover Your Inner Radiance: Exploring Beauty and Self-Care in the Face of Cancer.” All are welcome including current patients, family members and cancer support advocates. Sign-up is not required. If you would like to RSVP or ask a question, contact Monica Chan at 574231-6479; monica.chan@mhopc.com. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services offers the following support groups every month. Registration required.

Elkhart County

• First Presbyterian Church, 200 E.

Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, 5 to 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Norene Smith 574-303-9971.

• Greencroft, 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, 3 to 4:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Amy Willhelm 574-537-4000 or Frank Piaskowy 574-903-1176.

• Waterford Crossing, 1332 Waterford Circle, Goshen, 6 to 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Lisa Zolinger at 574-5343920.

• Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, 3600 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 2 to 3 p.m. every second Wednesday, Gayla Konanz at 574-232-8487.

• Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living, 3109 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the last Wednesday, Jennifer Kedik, 574-266-4508.

• Harmony at Elkhart, 1129 Parkway Ave., Elkhart, 6 to 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, Michelle Niswonger at 574821-7137.

LaPorte County

• Rittenhouse Senior Living, 4300 Cleveland Ave., Michigan City, 2 to 3 p.m. CDT every third Wednesday, Debbie Burgess 219-256-1239 or Dorothy White 219-369-1247.

• Brentwood at LaPorte, 2002 Andrew Ave., LaPorte, 10 to 11:30 a.m. CDT every second Thursday, Amy Harner 219-3251599.

Marshall County

• Marshall County Council on Aging, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth, 3 to 4 p.m. every third Thursday, Joe Collins 574-232-4121.

St. Joseph County

• Milton Village, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, 10 to 11:30 a.m. every third Tuesday; or 10 to 11:30 a.m. every first Thursday, Norene Smith 574-2324121.

• Hamilton Grove, 31777 Chicago Trail, New Carlisle, 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, Dorothy White 219369-1247 or Sandy Papai 574-213-4637.

• North Woods Village, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, 2 to 3 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Deejra Lee or Cristy Kaniewski 574-247-1866.

• Always Best Care, 310 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, 10 to 11 a.m. every fourth Monday, Gayla Konanz, 574-3839010; or 11 a.m. to noon every second Tuesday, Patricia Spagnola, 574-3839010.

• You Too! Caring for Caregivers, location changes, call for address, 2 to 4 p.m. every third Saturday, Wanda Dudley, 574-400-5021.

• St. Paul’s, 3602 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, 1 to 2 p.m. every third Wednesday, Kris Borkowski at 574-2849000.

Starke County

• Brickyard Healthcare, Knox Care Center, 300 E. Culver Road, Knox, 6 to 7 p.m. CDT every second Thursday, Connie Boisvert, 574-772-6248.

Virtual

• Call for virtual Zoom meeting invitation, 2 to 3 p.m. every first Wednesday, Joe Collins 574-232-4121.

Blood drives

The American Red Cross

will hold the following drives. Register at redcrossblood.org: • St. John Lutheran Church, 111 Kingsbury Ave., LaPorte, 2 to 6 p.m. CDT March 18.

• First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, noon to 6 p.m. CDT. March 18.

• Northside Baptist Church, 53198 County Road 9, Elkhart, 1:30 to 6 p.m. March 19.

• College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March

19.

• Sunnyside Park, 68546 S. Clinton, New Paris, 1 to 6 p.m. March 19.

• The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20.

• Plymouth Fire Department, 111 N. Center St., Plymouth, 1 to 6 p.m. March 21.

Medical Foundation will hold the following drives. Register at givebloodnow.com:

• Park Place Medical Spa, 15615 Indiana 23, Granger, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 15.

• New Carlisle Fire Department, 106 S. Arch St., New Carlisle, 1 to 5 p.m. March

15.

• University of Notre Dame, Finance Grace Hall, South Bend, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 18.

• Saint Joseph Health System, 1915 Lake Ave., Plymouth, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 19.

• Jimtown High School, 59021 County Road 3, Elkhart, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March

20.

• University of Notre Dame, Young Leaders of Notre Dame, Library Circle, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21.