Bridges Class Schedule for Fall 2009 
Bridges is offering exciting new Wellness options starting in August: exercise, nutrition and weight loss offerings!
To register: Contact AnswerLine at 303.689.4595
Stress Less
Stress Less for Caregivers
Keep it together without falling apart. This one hour class is specially designed for all caregivers - health care professionals and personal caregivers - who experience secondary stress. The focus of this class will be on techniques and ways to relieve stress. This is a one session class.Date & Time: Monday evenings, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm October 5, November 2, December 7.
Cost: $20 (single session) Location: Bridges House, 8098 West 38th Avenue, at the corner of 38th and Lutheran Parkway Instructor: Carol Emrick, RN, NP
Weight Loss and Nutrition
"Create Your Weight" Adult Weight Management Class
Get inspired to lose the weight you've been wanting to lose with the new Create Your Weight program at ELMC. You'll learn about weight management guidelines, the benefits of weight loss, body composition, the role of exercise, nutrition components, use of vitamins, minerals and water, food shopping and labels, and how to dine out and modify recipes successfully. It's a great way to lighten up and live with more energy. Class size is limited. For more information call Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness at 303-425-2262. Instructor: Jessica Crandall, RD and Amanda Gosche, RD Next session will be held in Winter 2010.
Nutrition Counseling with a Registered Dietician
Start your wellness program with a nutrition consultation. A one hour session is $80. Call Bridges to schedule at 303-425-2262.
Bioimpedance analysis
This is a very simple test using technology to determine your resting metabolic rate. It will help you determine the amount of calories you burn at rest and will also give you a measurement of your body fat. The bioimpedence analysis costs $25. Call Bridges to schedule at 303-425-2262.
Healthy Cooking Classes
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center is pleased to partner with Whole Foods Market at Belmar to provide cooking classes that feed your health with medical knowledge, dietary suggestions and recipes to help you live your best. Classes will be held at the Whole Foods Market at Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood.
TO REGISTER, CALL 303-689-4595
Breast Cancer: New Trends from Diagnosis to Treatment
We all know someone who has had breast cancer whether it's you, a close friend or relative. Get updated on the latest trends in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Menu: Antioxidant Fruit Salad and Antioxidant Vegetable Soup
Tuesday, Oct 13th, 6 - 7:30 pm Cost $15
Presented by Exempla Lutheran Medical Center team of Elizabeth Ceilley-Hyslop, MD of ELMC Radiation Oncology, Mary Englick, R.D., and Nancy Kaskel, Whole Foods Cooking Studio Director
Why the Diabetic Diet is Good for Everyone
As the nation's collective waistline continues to swell, along with rates of heart disease and diabetes, many believe the solution lies in a decades-old system called the glycemic index. Come learn how you may be able to prevent many diseases by adopting principles diabetes specialists have known for years. Menu: Apple & Onion Pot Roast and Apple Cobbler
Tuesday, Nov 10, 6 - 7:30 pmCost $15
Presented by Exempla Medical Center team of Michelle Cassara, MD and staff from of Exempla Diabetes and Endocrine Services and Nancy Kaskel, Cooking Studio Director
Emotional Eating During the Holidays
Many studies suggest that up to 75% of overeating is caused by stress in an attempt to make ourselves feel better. Come learn some tools to help you before you slip into emotional eating during the holiday season. Menu: Healthy Holiday Snack Alternatives
Tuesday, Dec 8th 6 - 7:30 pm Cost $15
Presented by Exempla Lutheran Medical Center team of Terri Kirwan, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Cherie Chao, RD, both from Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness and Nancy Kaskel, Whole Foods Cooking Studio Director
Exercise
General Fitness
Whole Body Fitness for Beginners
Burn calories while increasing muscle strength and flexibility in a one-hour class. Your instructor will take you through an interval based exercise routine that will combine short bouts of aerobic exercise with resistance and stretching exercises using your own body weight. An ideal way to jump start your exercise program or invigorate your existing routine in a group setting. Limited to 10 participants.
This class is suitable for beginning and intermediate exercisers.
Instructor: Kelli Christensen, Exercise Physiologist, MS CSCSClass Dates and Times: Wednesday evenings 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm: Oct 21 - Nov 25 Cost: $60 Location: Bridges House, 8098 W 38th Ave
Mind/Body/Spirit Classes
Pre-Natal Yoga
Nuture yourself and your growing baby through gentle breathing hatha yoga. Learn basic breathing techniques and poses that are especially beneficial during pregnancy. Guided relaxation and visualization exercises encourage an open-minded, positive approach to pregnancy and birth. The instructor is a registered yoga teacher and is trained in prenatal yoga.
Instructor: Kathy DellaMiaDate & Time: Thursday evenings, 5:30 - 6:45 pm: Sept 17 - Oct 22nd, Oct 29 - Dec 10 (No class 11/26)Cost: $60 (6 week session) $12 drop-inLocation: Bridges House, 8098 W 38th Ave
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is an excellent non-impact form of exercise that rejuvenates and energizes as well as relaxes the body and the mind. Our instructors take the time to help each student modify their postures as needed, so everyone can participate even if they are beginners or have physical limitations. Each class includes a warm-up, breath awareness, classic yoga postures and flows, and deep relaxation. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat. Drop-ins are welcome at all Yoga classes; the fee is $12 per class.
Classic Hatha Yoga
This class is suitable for active seniors as well as beginning and intermediate level students. Date & Time: Thursday, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Cost: $60 (6 weeks) Sept 24 - Oct 29; Nov 5 - Dec 17 (no class 11/26)Location: Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Education Center
Instructor: Jeanie Rothenmaier, Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor
Wellness Wheel - Gentle Yoga for Seniors
This is a very gentle class specifically designed to meet the needs of persons with chronic health conditions and not-so-active seniors. Date & Time: Thursday, 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $55 (6 weeks)
Sept 24 - Oct 29; Nov 5 - Dec 17 (no class 11/26)
Location: Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Education CenterInstructor: Jeanie Rothenmaier, Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor
Hatha Yoga for Students at all levels of practice
Thursday EveningsThis yoga class is for all levels.Date & Time: Thursday evenings, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Aug 20 - Sept 24, Oct 1 - Nov 5, Nov 12 - Dec 10 (4 wks-no class 11/26)Cost: $60 (6 week session), $40 (4 week session Nov/Dec) Drop-ins welcome $12/sessionLocation: Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 2nd Floor Learning Center room 5Instructor: Stefania Nohavickova, RYT by Yoga Alliance
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