Classes, Screenings, and Events

Presentor

Staff

About Program

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by increasing physical activity, eating healthier, and losing a modest amount of weight. This year-long offering is for persons who have been diagnosed with prediabetes or meet specific risk criteria for developing the disease. Participants receive support and encouragement from both a trained lifestyle coach and fellow classmates in a small group classroom setting. Sixteen weekly one-hour sessions are followed by 8 monthly sessions.

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Pre-registration required: Call Debbie @ 524-1031 to register or for more information.

Presentor

Louise Doyle, certified CVAA trainer

About Program

This monthly group discusses foods and eating habits that may help to manage your cholesterol levels. It will include practical suggestions for overcoming the barriers to eating in a heart healthy way. Topics will include saturated and unsaturated fats, fiber, portion sizes and other American Heart Association guidelines.

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Call 524-1234 to register

Presentor

Charlene Gless & Lynne Marie Villereal, CVAA certified trainers

About Program

This monthly group discusses foods and eating habits that may help to manage your cholesterol levels. It will include practical suggestions for overcoming the barriers to eating in a heart healthy way. Topics will include saturated and unsaturated fats, fiber, portion sizes and other American Heart Association guidelines.

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Call 524-1234 to register

Presentor

Mari Stewart-Bullock, RN

About Program

This course provides information for “the 4th trimester,” the 3 months following birth. Find out what to expect after you come home with your new baby: • how a newborn begins to adjust to his/her new world and develops routines • common issues in early breastfeeding • newborn care tips • what works for prolonged crying • answers to your own questions The instructor, Mari Stewart-Bullock, is an RN, IBCLC (lactation consultant) with experience in all aspects of maternal-child care, including childbirth education classes, labor and delivery, NICU, home visiting programs, and breastfeeding support. Consider taking this course in the last trimester of pregnancy. Couples with babies are welcome. Babies under 4 months are also welcome.

Event Charge

$30 per couple

How To Attend

Call 527-7531 to register

Presentor

Kay Tran, NMC Registered Dietitian

About Program

This is a weekly support group for those working on weight management. It combines behavioral and nutritional strategies to increase physical activity and decrease calorie intake. It will provide you with techniques to help you manage your eating behaviors. Come 15 minutes early for a weight check.

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Just walk in!

Presentor

Staff

About Program

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by increasing physical activity, eating healthier, and losing a modest amount of weight. This year-long offering is for persons who have been diagnosed with prediabetes or meet specific risk criteria for developing the disease. Participants receive support and encouragement from both a trained lifestyle coach and fellow classmates in a small group classroom setting. Sixteen weekly one-hour sessions are followed by 8 monthly sessions.

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Pre-registration required: Call Debbie @ 524-1031 to register or for more information.

Presentor

various

About Program

Are you or someone you know living with a chronic health condition? Then the Healthier Living Workshop is for you! Learn to feel better by learning how to deal with frustration, fatigue and pain, manage symptoms and medications, and improve strength and flexibility.

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Call Deb at 524-1031 or Heidi ar 524-8831

Presentor

Charlene Gless & Lynne Marie Villereal, CVAA certified trainers

About Program

This monthly group discusses foods and eating habits that may help to manage your cholesterol levels. It will include practical suggestions for overcoming the barriers to eating in a heart healthy way. Topics will include saturated and unsaturated fats, fiber, portion sizes and other American Heart Association guidelines.

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Call 524-1234 to register

Presentor

Louise Doyle, CVAA certified trainer

About Program

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Call 524-1234 to register

Presentor

Staff

About Program

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by increasing physical activity, eating healthier, and losing a modest amount of weight. This year-long offering is for persons who have been diagnosed with prediabetes or meet specific risk criteria for developing the disease. Participants receive support and encouragement from both a trained lifestyle coach and fellow classmates in a small group classroom setting. Sixteen weekly one-hour sessions are followed by 8 monthly sessions.

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Pre-registration required: Call Debbie @ 524-1031 to register or for more information.

Presentor

various

About Program

Are you or someone you know living with a chronic health condition? Then the Healthier Living Workshop is for you! Learn to feel better by learning how to deal with frustration, fatigue and pain, manage symptoms and medications, and improve strength and flexibility.

Event Charge

Free

How To Attend

Call Deb at 524-1031 or Heidi ar 524-8831