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augusta health lifetime
fitness group classes
nonmembers may purchase a 10-class
pass for $100. Classes run on an ongoing
basis. Other classes not listed here
can be found on our website at www.
augustahealth.com/lifetime-fitness.
For more information, call Sharon Stiteler
of lifetime Fitness at (540) 332-5571.
YOga classes
basic: Mondays, 5:30 p.m., and
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
intermediate: Thursdays, 8:45 a.m.
Fitness Yoga: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
tai cHi
cancer Recovery: Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m.
Free to cancer recovery patients; sponsored
by Augusta Health Cancer Center
arthritis and Diabetes: Tuesdays,
11:15 a.m.
beginner: Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.
intermediate: Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.
advanced: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
cHi kung
intermediate: Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.
advanced: Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.
les Mills bODY cOMbat
Mondays, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.;
Wednesdays, noon; Fridays, 5:15 a.m.
MaRtial aRts
Extra fee, class passes excluded
beginner: Mondays and Wednesdays,
7–8 p.m.
intermediate: Mondays and
Wednesdays, 8–9 p.m.
cost: $55 a month for members,
$90 for nonmembers
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Calendar of classes and groups
aQuatic classes
aqua Power: Mondays, Tuesdays and
Fridays, 7:45 a.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays,
9 a.m.; Mondays, 4:45 p.m. (Fitness Pool)
aqua express: Thursdays, 4:45–5:30 p.m.
aqua Jogging: Mondays and
Thursdays, 9 a.m. (Fitness Pool)
tHeRaPeutic/ReHabilitative
aQuatic classes
aqua lite: Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m. and
10 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays,
9 a.m. and 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, 4:45 p.m.
(Therapy Pool)
Range of Motion (ROM): Mondays and
Fridays, 11 a.m. (Therapy Pool)
zuMba Dance
Mondays, 9:15 a.m.; Tuesdays, 3:45 p.m.;
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; Thursdays,
12:15 p.m.; Fridays, 5:30 p.m.
oncology Support groups
For more information about any cancer
group, call leigh Anderson at
(540) 245-7105.
FRienDs listening
tO FRienDs gROuP
For newly diagnosed cancer patients
who have fears, questions or concerns.
This group also addresses life after cancer
treatments, dealing with recurrence of the
disease and chronic symptoms related to
living with cancer.
when: Mondays, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
where: Augusta Health Cancer Center
Conference room
caRegiveR suPPORt gROuP
While you‘re taking care of your loved
one, don’t forget to take care of yourself.
when: Mondays, 4–5 p.m.
where: Augusta Health Cancer Center
Conference room
Stroke Support
sHenanDOaH valleY
stROke club
Sponsored by the recreation Therapy
department at Augusta Health, the Stroke
Club is a support group for those who
have suffered a stroke and their family
members, care partners and friends.
when: At noon the first Friday of every
month (May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 )
call: Shelley Payne at (540) 332-4047 or
(540) 932-4047
stROke sYMPOsiuM 2011
who: People in the Augusta Health
service area interested in learning more
about stroke prevention
what: 2011 Augusta Health Annual
Stroke Symposium
when: May 12, 4–6 p.m.
where: Augusta Health Community Care
Building, rooms 2 and 3
sponsor: Augusta Health
educational opportunities: Stroke
information presented by Augusta Health
Stroke Program Medical Director robert
McMahon Jr., M.D. Dietary information
presented by Kara Mcgill Meeks, r.D.
Sleep apnea and stroke information
presented by Evan Wenger, M.D.
screenings:
Carotid ultrasound as well as cholesterol
and glucose screenings: Call
(540) 332-5647 to schedule a time slot.
Blood pressure screening.
Stroke risk assessment.
information about: High cholesterol, diabetes,
carotid narrowing, heart disease,
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