Fitness News — April 14, 2010 14:00 — 0 Comments
Health & Fitness Calendar
Published Tuesday, April 13, 2010 9:56 PM
CLINIC
Monday
* Brazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. all ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.
Thursday
* Shots for Tots. 2-5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, corner of East 29th Street and Broadmoor, in Bryan. Free immunizations for kids newborn to 12 years old provided by the Brazos County Health Department. Bring shot record. 731-1231.
GET MOVING
Wednesday
* Seniors Golf Tournament. 7:30 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road. $5 entry.
* A Matter of Balance class. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CS Teen Center, 1520 Rock Prairie rd. 8-week fall prevention program for seniors. Free. Register: Quinn@srph.tamhsc.edu.
Friday
* Senior Ladies Tennis. 8 a.m. Gordon’s Tennis at Aerofit, 4455 Carter Creek Parkway, Bryan. 846-8925.
Saturday
* 33rd Annual TAMU Roadrunners’ Run thru the Vines. 9:30 a.m. Messina Hof Winery and Resort. 5k and 10k fun run and walk. Benefits Aggie Habitat for Humanity and Texas A&M Roadrunners. Costume contest for best and most outrageous runner costumes. tamuroadrunners.tamu.edu/node/3 or jon.hart@gmail.com or 281-787-3279.
* 32nd Annual Blue Bell Fun Run. Brenham High School. Events include: kids’ 1 mile, a 5K, 10K and 5K & 10K team challenge. Proceeds benefit the Brenham High School Athletic Association. bluebellfunrun.com.
Monday
* Seniors Golf Tournament. 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5. No advance registration; just show up and play.
Tuesday
* Brazos Ladies Golf Association Playday. 8 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road. all women welcome. $12/year.
Ongoing
* Dance and fitness classes: Pilates mat class, adult belly dance, adult jazz, adult tap dance, country-western couples and yoga. Dance Centre, 2151 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, No. 105, College Station. AggieFitness.com or 764-3187.
* Ballroom dance classes: Latin, waltz, quickstep, salsa, Argentine tango, American and more. all ages and levels. 690-0606 or SusansBallroomDance.com.
* Bariatric post-op exercise. St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center, 1318 Memorial Drive, Bryan. Classes at the fitness studio, aquatherapy pool and cardiac rehab gym. 821-7558.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday
* Breastfeeding Course. 6-9 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $30 per couple. 731-1231.
Thursday
* Do well, Be well with Diabetes class series, 6-9 p.m. B-CS Community Health Center, 3370 Texas Ave., Bryan. $15/person. For adults with type 2 diabetes. Registration required. 823-0129.
* Heartsaver Pediatric first Aid. 6-9:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $40 per person/$60 per couple. Good for child care workers, parents, or anyone involved with children. The course includes injury prevention, and recognizing and treating emergencies. 731-1231.
Saturday
* Healthcare Provider CPR Course. 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $65 per person for nursing students, radiology students or anyone seeking licensing. one and two-person CPR, infant and child CPR, choking rescue procedures, barrier usage, and AED training. 731-1231.
* Brazos Healing Center workshop. 2-4 p.m. College Station Medical Center Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 1651 Rock Prairie rd. Topic: Erase the Stress: learn to manage stress and maintain a healthy overall lifestyle. brazoshealingcenter.com.
Tuesday
* New Baby Day Camp Sibling Tours for big brothers and sisters. 5-6 p.m. St. Joseph Regional Health Center lobby. For ages 2 to 8. Free. Registration required. 731-1231.
* Pre-natal class (session 3 of 4), 6:30-7:30 p.m. College Station Medical Center, 1st floor conference room. Pain Management for Labor and Delivery. RSVP: 866-344-2762.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Wednesday
* Overeaters Anonymous. Noon-1 p.m. A&M Church of Christ Alpha Room, 2475 Earl Rudder Freeway S. in College Station. 12-step meeting for compulsive overeaters, anorexics, bulimics and food addicts. Newcomers welcome. oa.org.
Thursday
* Palmer Drug Abuse Program Brazos Valley. 6-7 p.m. first Baptist Church of Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive. Ages 13 to 25. 739-4253.
* Chance to Change Support Group. 7-9 p.m. first Baptist Church–Bryan. Room 137. Gambling Recovery. Learn important information to help you stop gambling and begin rebuilding your life. 776-1400.
* NAMI Peer Support Group. 7-9 p.m. Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, inc. Head Start Resource Room. Serves persons with mood disorders and other major disorders. Free. 846-1100.
* Celebrate Recovery Program. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Central Baptist Church, 1991 F.M. 158, College Station. cbcbryan.org or 776-9977.
Sunday
* Lost Chord Club. 2 p.m. American Cancer Society (3207 Briarcrest Drive). 936-825-2913.
Tuesday
* SSGALS. 5:30 p.m. Hospice Brazos Valley Sterling House, 105 N. Sterling. Surviving Singles Giving and Living Support — informal social activity for active widows. Free. Dutch treat dinner at local restaurant. 821-2266.
* TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). 5:45-7 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. come and visit. 846-0617.
* Adults With Aging Parents Support Group. 6 p.m. A&M United Methodist Church–main sanctuary building, Room 114 Quest classroom, 417 University Drive. Learn how to wade through the paperwork associated with Medicare part B, learn about government benefits that might help with spouse or family, or just talk to someone who is experiencing the same situation. am-umc.org, 777-6446 or lppausky@yahoo.com.
* Alzheimer’s support group. 6:30 p.m. Carriage Inn, Boonville rd. 731-1300.
* B-CS Chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, Room 2. DBSA peer-led support group. 314-4796.
* Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. 6:30 p.m. Location changes. 821-7523.
* Grief Share Support Group. 7 p.m. first Baptist Church–Bryan. Room 137. help in getting you through your personal loss. 776-1400.
This calendar includes information about Brazos Valley clinics, screenings, classes, support groups, fitness events (fun runs, exercise groups, etc.), lectures and other events. Items may be faxed to 776-8923 or e-mailed to calendar@theeagle.com. The deadline is 5 p.m. Fridays.
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