Fitness Guide
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Red Cross
For information or to make an appointment at any of the Missoula-area sites, call 543-6695 or the number listed. The Missoula center is at 401 W. Railroad St. Upcoming blood drives include:
• Tuesday, July 7 - Kalispell Center Mall, 2 to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 8 - Rocky Mountain Eye Surgery Center, 700 W. Kent Ave., 2 to 5 p.m. in the bloodmobile, call 541-3804; and Three Rivers Ranger Station, Troy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, July 9 - Best Buy, 2640 N. Reserve, 2 to 6 p.m. in the bloodmobile, call 829-0409 or stop by Customer Service; Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, noon to 3 p.m., call 363-1670; and Kalispell Red Cross Center, noon to 5 p.m.
• Friday, July 10 - Missoula Red Cross Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Taco Del Mar, 1220 S.W. Higgins Ave., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the bloodmobile, call 542-3182; and Northwest Montana Human Resources, Kalispell, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Monday, July 13 - Missoula Red Cross Center, 2 to 6 p.m.; Kalispell Red Cross Center, 2 to 6 p.m.; and Kalispell Home Depot, noon to 3 p.m. in the bloodmobile.
• Tuesday, July 14 - Grace Lutheran Church, Hamilton, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., call 642-3996; Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell, 2 to 6 p.m.; and US Bank, Kalispell, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the bloodmobile.
Coming soon
AARP Wellness Tour - Free health screenings will be offered at Missoula's two Walgreens stores this week. The screenings for adults will take place in AARP's Wellness Tour bus. They include tests for cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, waist circumference and body mass index. Results are instant and participants who get screened get a free one-year AARP membership. The locations and times are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at 2527 N. Reserve St. and noon to 6 p.m. Friday at 2100 Brooks St.
Brain Injury social - The Missoula Brain Injury Support Group will hold its annual picnic July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, corner of Kemp and 10th Street. The group will provide hot chicken wraps and salads as well as pop. For reservations send $2 per person by July 15 to Jim Mickelson, 2055 Roundup Drive, Missoula, MT 59808. Call Mickelson, 728-9117, for more information.
BodyTalk presentations - A free BodyTalk Clinic and sample sessions will be held July 22 at the Missoula Public Library. The lecture will be at 6 p.m. followed by sample sessions offered on a first-come basis from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 370-8170 or 728-6347. The next BodyTalk Access Class taught by Kathy Mangan will be held July 18. For details contact Tori at 880-8749.
Wholistic Chiropractic - Call 728-7777 to sign up for the following free programs:
• Exercise ball class with Dr. Jim Helmer, July 16, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Nutrition Response Testing Workshop with Dr. Patricia Skergan, July 23, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Ongoing programs
AA and Al-Anon - For the latest Alcoholics Anonymous meetings list, visit the Web site www.aa-montana.org or call the Missoula hot line at 543-0011. The information line for Al-Anon and Alateen, which are 12-step recovery programs for relatives and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism, is 721-5818.
Beyond Affairs Network - BAN is an anonymous support group for betrayed spouses who have not had an affair themselves. For more information visit www.beyondaffairs.com. For time and location of the next meeting, e-mail mslamtban@yahoo.com.
Body Balance Program - Is your health, weight and life in balance? Learn about the foundation for total wellness built on cutting-edge products designed with your health and well-being in mind. Call 543-7733 or e-mail satorircs@msn.com.
Brain injury support group - Meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in St. Patrick Hospital's Broadway Building Conference Rooms B and C. Call 728-8260.
Breast cancer survivor water fitness - Community Medical Center offers a warm-water pool class for breast cancer survivors to reduce lymphedema, improve general flexibility and strength, and increase endurance and circulation. Fee is $48 for six weeks. Call 327-4257 for class schedule and registration information.
Breast cancer support group - Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, 420 W. Pine St. Call 329-5656.
Cancer programs - Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 for more information about these programs available in all Montana communities:
• "Road to Recovery" provides free transportation for cancer patients to their treatments and home again.
• "Reach to Recovery" offers visits by trained breast cancer survivor volunteers with newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
• "Look Good Feel Better" teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to enhance their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Trained cosmetologists lead the free group sessions.
Cancer Center support group - Meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Montana Cancer Center, 500 W. Broadway, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Meetings are free and open to those in all phases of testing, treatment and follow-up for cancer, as well as family and friends. For more information call Katy at 396-6294.
Cancer support group - A weekly support group for anyone affected by cancer meets from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the Polson United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. For more information call Tammy Watson at (406) 824-2868 or Terri Haynal at 883-1580 (work) or 883-2065.
Cancer transportation - Montana women may qualify for no-cost transportation to a cancer center of their choice. Call the Women's Cancer Care Foundation at (406) 862-8820 or e-mail wccf@aboutmontana.net for more information.
Caregiver Support Group - Riverside Health Care Center, 1301 E. Broadway, hosts a monthly support group on the fourth Saturday at 10 a.m. for whose who have loved ones living in a skilled nursing setting. Call 721-0680 for more information.
Chronic wound care - St. Patrick Hospital's Outpatient Wound Care Center at 500 W. Broadway specializes in treating non-healing wounds caused by diabetes, poor circulation, pressure or surgery. Self-referrals are welcome. Call 329-5736.
CPR/first aid classes - A Mother's Embrace, LLC, is offering infant and child CPR and first aid classes the third Sunday of every month at 1 p.m. at Happy Mama, 736-A S. First St. W. The cost starts at $35 for a one-year CPR/ two-year first aid certification through the American Red Cross. For more information and to register call Scott at 396-6089.
Currents Aquatics Center and Splash Montana Waterpark - For more information on the following programs, call 721-7275 or go to www.missoulaparks.org:
• Splash Montana after-hours adult swims on July 31, July 27 and Aug. 10 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Ride the slides, float the Lazy River, cross the Log Walk.
• Aquacize! Water Fitness is a drop-in program designed for all fitness levels to increase flexibility, build core strength and improve cardio fitness. No pre-registration required, regular admission fees. Purchase a 30-swim punch card or annual pass and save 25-55 percent. Currents hours: 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 6:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Splash Montana hours: 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• "Try it Free" membership at Currents is open to new customers only, ages 18 and older, and is limited to one offer per person per year. Free admission is granted for seven consecutive days. Register anytime at Currents.
• Lap swimming is offered at both pools. Currents lap lanes available 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Splash Montana 50-meter or 25-yard lap lanes available 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends.
Diabetes support - The following support groups and programs are available:
• Missoula Indian Center provides on-site blood sugar testing with a glucose monitor and also offers hemoglobin A1C testing by appointment only. For more information call Yvonne at 829-9515, Ext. 121.
• Self-management classes at St. Patrick Hospital include individual appointments with a nurse and nutritionist. The classes are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurers. Payment plans and scholarships are available to those who qualify. St. Pat's also offers free diabetes glucose screening (overnight fast required), pre-diabetes prevention counseling, metabolic syndrome counseling, certified nurse diabetic educator visits for assessment and recommendation, a fitness center and water exercises classes. Call 329-5781 for more information.
• Community Medical Center's Diabetes Management Program offers individual and group sessions to help you manage your diabetes and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Sessions are led by a nurse and dietitian certified in diabetes education. Physician referral required. Call 327-4325.
• Community Medical Center also offers a pool class designed by a physical therapist for adults with diabetes to increase their level of activity in a fun and relaxed group setting. Call 327-4257 for more information.
• "Living Well with Diabetes" lectures are offered the third Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Hospital's Broadway Building Conference Rooms. Call 329-5781.
Emphysema support - EFFORTS (Emphysema Foundation For Our Right to Survive) is an online, nonprofit support/advocacy group for people with COPD/emphysema. Log on to www.emphysema.net to learn more about the disease and how to live with it.
First aid, CPR classes - 8th Element CPR is offering Child and Infant First Aid and CPR classes the second Saturday of every month at 4 p.m. at The Birth Center, 1211 S. Reserve St. The cost is $60 and includes two-year certification through Emergency First Response. For more information and to register visit the Web site www.8thelementcpr.com or contact Todd Stedl at 8thElementCPR@gmail.com.
Foot Care Program - St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center offers a Foot Care Program the first Monday of the month, excluding holidays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Broadway Building Duran Learning Center. Registered and licensed practical nurses provide a general assessment of the legs and feet, education about foot health, and simple treatment including soaking, buffing, nail cutting, massage and moisturizing. The cost is $26 for the first visit, which includes a foot kit, and then $20 for following visits. Gift certificates are available. To schedule an appointment or purchase a gift certificate, call 327-1733.
Free health exams - Women ages 50 to 64 who have no health insurance or insurance that will not pay for breast and cervical health exams, and who meet the necessary income guidelines, can receive free exams through the Partnership Health Center's Breast and Cervical Health Project. Call 523-4789 for an appointment.
Health Habits - The fitness and massage center located at 2825 Stockyard Road, No. E2, offers the following classes: kickboxing on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m.; cardio-strength on Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.; and indoor cycling on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Call 240-4297 for more information.
Health Insurance Assistance Service - Montana cancer patients can call the American Cancer Society's 24-hour toll-free number to be connected to a health insurance specialist to ask about coverage and insurance programs specific to the state. The number is 1-800-ACS-2345.
Healthy Living workshops - Free classes are held every Monday at 6:15 p.m. at Active Care Family Chiropractic in Stevensville. Call 777-1048 for weekly topics and registration.
HCV Support Group - A support group for people with the Hepatitis C virus meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Fifth St. W. Call 239-6144 for more information.
Introduction to acupuncture - Mark Hogan of Sun Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic leads an informal discussion on Saturdays at 11 a.m. about traditional Chinese medicine, nutritional counseling, herbal prescriptions and the principles of acupuncture. Join him for coffee and tea at Health Wise, 1004 South Ave. W. For more information call 546-8327 or e-mail mhogan@
sunacupunctureclinic.com.
Lupus support group - The Kalispell group, which is open to people with lupus, fibromyalgia and other auto-immune diseases as well as their relatives and friends, meets the second Friday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Summit Health Center in Conference Room 3. There will be no meetings in July or August. For more information call (406) 837-1055 or go to www.montanalupus.org.
Mall walkers - Meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Southgate Mall community room. No fee; all ages welcome.
Masters swimming - Workouts at the Missoula YMCA are coached Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Designed for fitness swimmers, triathletes and competitive swimmers, the sessions are open to all ages 19 and older, members or nonmembers. Register at the front desk. Call 721-9622 for more information.
Mended Hearts - The support group for heart disease patients and their families meets on the second Monday of the month from September through May at 2 p.m. in St. Patrick Hospital Broadway Building Conference Room 3. A facilitated support group meeting precedes the regular meeting at 1 p.m. Volunteers also can visit heart patients and their families to provide support and encouragement. Call 329-5824 for more information.
Mental illness - The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Missoula meets 10 a.m.-noon Thursday at the Providence Center, 900 W. Orange, in Conference Room B (lower level). Call 543-3055. The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group meets 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main, in the board room. Call 549-9017. A NAMI support group for families and friends meets 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at 506 Toole Ave. Call 728-3236.
Missoula Birth Network - The Missoula Birth and Pregnancy Resource maintains a community resource Web site contains information about pregnancy and birth, including natural birth, a listing of Missoula-area midwives and doulas and links to related topics. The address is www.missoulabirth.com. Call Heather Sundheim at 549-1701 or e-mail her at heather@missoulabirth.
com.
Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets at 7 p.m. Monday at the Missoula Indian Center, Building No. 33, at Fort Missoula. It is open to anyone who wants to become or stay nicotine free through a supportive group setting. For more information call Jen at 829-9515, Ext.110, Monday through Wednesday.
Overeaters Anonymous - Area meetings include 5:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St.; and 10 a.m. Wednesday at 203 Main St., Stevensville. For more information about this 12-step program and meeting lists worldwide visit the Web site www.oa.org.
Ostomy support group - Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick Hospital's cafeteria. Call Sandy at 543-0931, Marie at 728-6730 or Dona at 626-4425 for more information.
Parkinson's support group - Meets the second Thursday of the month, September through May, at 1 p.m. at Montana First Credit Union, 3208 N. Reserve St. Call 543-3760 or 829-8843.
Personal fitness assessments - The St. Patrick Hospital Wellness Center offers the assessments - including body fat analysis, anthropometric measurements, aerobic fitness evaluation, muscular strength and endurance assessment, flexibility and goal setting - by appointment. Cost is $10 for nonmembers. Call 329-5895.
Playfit! - An exercise class for moms and kids - beginners or the more experienced - is offered at Bullet Gym. Cost is $10. Call Suanne Casey, 531-0592, or the gym, 543-7800, for days and times.
Prenatal yoga - Classes are held from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Down Dog Missoula, 327 E. Broadway. A five-class punch card is $50. For more information go to www.8thelementyoga.
com/prenatal or contact Kimberlee Jensen Stedl at (406) 880-4422 or 550-2267.
Power wheelchairs - Seniors citizens and the permanently disabled may qualify for electric wheelchairs at no cost for use in the home or independent living quarters. Call the Senior Wheels USA program at 1-800-246-6010; Miracle on Wheels at 1-866-200-6924; Senior Mobility Program at 1-800-451-0971; Three Wishes Inc. at 1-800-277-2129; or Wishes on Wheels at 1-800-823-5220. Medicare recipients who suffer from such conditions as arthritis, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disorders and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, may also be eligible for an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare. Call Gregory at Angels Have Wheels, 1-800-810-2877, for more information.
Reiki share - The Whitefish BodyTalk Center, 211 Central Ave., offers the class the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. Call (406) 862-2608 for more information.
Senior exercise class - The Missoula Senior Citizens Center offers an exercise class that focuses on balance training, back strength and core conditioning through Pilates matwork every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Fee is $2 per class. All ages welcome. For information call 880-BFIT, e-mail getfit@afitnesssolution.biz or visit www.afitnesssolution.biz (click on specialty areas).
Start! - The American Heart Association offers tools and tips for starting a corporate walking wellness program. For more information call 829-3377 or go to www.americanheart.org.
Stroke survivor support group - Meets the second Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Providence Center cafeteria, 900 N. Orange St. Each month features different educational topics and guest speakers. For details call Polly Troutman, St. Patrick Hospital stroke coordinator, at 329-2685 or Henry Littlehales, pastoral care, at 329-5890.
Stroller Strides of Missoula - The total body fitness program for moms (all caregivers welcome) that they can do with their stroller-aged children includes power walking and intervals of body toning. Classes are held at 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Playfair Park on the south side by the picnic shelter. For more information go to www.strollerstrides.net/
missoula or call Stephanie Topp at 370-9374.
Tai Chi Chuan - The Missoula Academy of Tai Chi Chuan offers weekly classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Saturday. Call Chris Frandsen at 728-0918.
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly, an affordable, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness organization, meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St., lower level. Call 826-3564. Other TOPS meetings in the area include:
• Missoula, Monday, 6:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2512 Sunset Lane
• Seeley Lake, Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Mission Bible Church
• Stevensville, Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Baptist Community Church
• Hamilton, Wednesday, 4:15 p.m., 82 Silverberry St.
• Frenchtown, Monday, 6 p.m., Frenchtown Community Church
• Charlo, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Mission Valley United Methodist Church
• Ronan, Thursday, 9:15 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church
• Plains, Friday, 11:15 a.m., Church of God
• Plains, Thursday, 5:30 p.m., First Security Bank
• Hot Springs, Wednesday, 5:45 p.m., Hot Springs Fitness
• Thompson Falls, Friday, 11 a.m., Community Congregational Church
The Women's Club - For more information on the following programs call 728-4410:
• Summer Shape-up Bootcamp, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
• Zumba Latin dance, 5:30 p.m. Monday, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday, first class free.
• Trail Bound Nordic Walking, 6 p.m. Thursday.
Women's Heart Health - The International Heart Institute at St. Patrick Hospital offers a yearlong program to help women identify their risks of heart disease. The cost is $50 with additional needed testing billed to your insurance. Call 329-5615 for details.
Yoga classes - For details on the following programs offered at Bodies by Bender, 113 W. Main, call 728-4395:
• A.M. Yoga for Stress, 7:45-8:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday
• Noon Yoga, flow series noon-12:45 p.m. Tuesday. six-week sessions, $10 per class.
Yoga Fitness Center - The center, located at 123 W. Alder, offers 24 public classes a week and welcomes drop-ins. Call 728-6770 for a schedule.
The Fitness Calendar is printed each Tuesday inside the Health section. Deadline is noon Friday the week before publication.
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