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1 Community Connections Edition December 2012 / January 2013 Cleveland Clinic is committed to helping you make positive health and wellness choices. We invite you and your family to take advantage of the programs offered in your community. Look inside for: Health Talks & Special Events Calendar Upcoming Health Screenings Fitness Activities Schedule Healthwise Connection Events HWC Support Group Information

2 Health Talks & Special Events / December 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday See full event descriptions following this calendar for details and locations. w = Ongoing Event w Computer Hearing Loss/ Hearing Aids Treatment Program w Computer Hillcrest Health Challenge: Diabetes Bingo Treatment Program What You Should Know About the Thyroid Hearing Healthcare Update Using Cleveland Clinic Website Tools Hanukkah begins at sundown Hanukkah ends w Computer Art in the Afternoon Tour Treatment Program Community Blood Drives: Give the Gift of Life Monthly Nutrition Class Sister to Sister Program for Teens and Young Women Christmas Eve Christmas Day Community Blood Drives: Give the Gift of Life New Year s Eve Dec n Hearing Loss/Hearing Aids HWC Tuesday, Dec. 4 / 9:30 a.m. hot breakfast, 10 a.m. program Ross C. DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, Join Carol Snyderwine, MA, CCC-A, Audiology Manager, as she discusses hearing loss and the help individuals can receive through the latest technology in amplification. Video-otoscopy, which allows one to see one s own ear canal and eardrum, will be offered at no charge. Sponsored by Gates Mills Club and HCR ManorCare Mayfield Heights. Free. Reservations required or visit clevelandclinic.org/hwc n Using Cleveland Clinic Website Tools Thursday, Dec. 6 / 6 8 p.m. Euclid Hospital, Waltz Auditorium Do you want to take advantage of Cleveland Clinic s online tools but don t know where to start? If so, we can help. Get familiar with Cleveland Clinic s website and learn how to sign up for and use MyChart and MyAccount. Soon you ll become a proficient navigator of Cleveland Clinic s online tools. Free. Registration required n Hillcrest Health Challenge: Diabetes Bingo Tuesday, Dec. 11 / a.m. (just prior to lunch) Community Partnership on Aging, Dining Room Lyndhurst, 1341 Parkview Drive, Lyndhurst, Join us each month for new and exciting health opportunities including screenings or short educational sessions offered by pharmacists, nutritionists or nurse specialists. Free. Information: n What You Should Know About the Thyroid HWC Wednesday, Dec. 12 / 9:30 a.m. hot breakfast, 10 a.m. program Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Join Leann Olansky, MD, Endocrinologist, as she discusses types, causes, symptoms and treatments of thyroid disease. Sponsored by Healthcare Connection. Free. Reservations required or visit clevelandclinic.org/hwc n Hearing Healthcare Update Wednesday, Dec. 12 / a.m. Euclid Hospital, Main Entrance HR Conference Room Join Sally Rachek, AuD, CCC-A, Audiologist, Euclid Hospital, to learn about the human auditory (hearing) system and the latest innovations in hearing aid technology. Following the presentation, we will have time for questions and discussion. Take the opportunity to have your ears examined using videootoscopy. Space is limited. Free. Reservations required n Art in the Afternoon Tour For individuals with memory loss and their care partners Sunday, Dec. 16 / 2 3:15 p.m. Miller Family Pavilion main information desk at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Join the Art Program for a guided art tour of the renowned Cleveland Clinic Art Collection. Tours are hosted every third Sunday of the month and are designed to lift the spirits, engage the mind and provide an enjoyable social experience for those with memory loss. Free valet parking. Reservations required For more information: clevelandclinic.org/art Health Essentials magazine is now available online! Go to clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials to access downloadable recipe guides, podcasts, healthy living tip sheets, the latest in health news and more. Continued

3 Dec n Community Blood Drives: Give the Gift of Life Tuesday, Dec. 18 / 7 a.m. 7 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 3971 Wilcox Drive, Twinsburg, Thursday, Dec. 27 / noon 6 p.m. Signature of Solon, Signature Drive, Solon, Registration encouraged: redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins welcome. n Monthly Nutrition Class Tuesday, Dec. 18 / 1 p.m. / Healthy Holiday Dish Langston Hughes Center, 2390 E. 79th St., Cleveland, Lindsay Malone, RD, will present healthy recipes and samples. Free. Reservations required n Sister to Sister Program A program for teens and young women Wednesday, Dec. 19 / 4 p.m. Cleveland Public Library, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Small auditorium, lower level Topics to be announced. Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Community Wellness Department and Cleveland Public Library Teen Service Department. Free. Reservations recommended. For information, call Karen Murray, Teen Services: , ext. 260 Ongoing Events / December 2012 / January 2013 w Computer HWC Mondays, 9:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. A, Community Health Resource Center (near cafeteria) Knowledgeable volunteers provide hands-on instruction on using and Internet sites, including finding health resources. Free. Registration required Treatment Program Mondays, 6 7:30 p.m. Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center Join Psychologist Ted W. Raddell, PhD, from the Center for Behavioral Health, for a 10-session program teaching couples how to make their relationships closer and more resilient. After completing a detailed marriage assessment, couples will meet for 90-minute sessions for 10 consecutive weeks. The program is designed for couples in which both partners are committed to improving and reviving the marriage. Dr. Raddell specializes in marital therapy, group therapy and marital and family functioning. Call for program details. w Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Jan. 29 / 5 9 p.m. This innovative three-month comprehensive lifestyle program supplements conventional treatment for heart disease. Moderate exercise, stress management and a low-fat, whole-food nutrition plan can improve blood flow to the heart and decrease cholesterol, blood pressure and chest pain. Covered by most insurance companies and Medicare. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. w Lifestyle U Wednesdays, Jan. 23 through Apr. 10 / 5:30 7:30 p.m. A 12-week weight and lifestyle management program that will give you the tools you need to feel better both mentally and physically. Spend an hour and a half per week with our team of experts in nutrition, fitness, cooking and stress management. Price: $360 per person (interest-free payment plan available). Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. w Benefits CheckUp Service for Seniors HWC Available by appointment South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. A, Community Health Resource Center (off the cafeteria) A service of The National Council on Aging, Benefits CheckUp helps people connect to government programs that can help pay for prescription drugs, healthcare, utilities and other needs. w Benefits Check-Up Day Dec. 13 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center (1st Floor Lobby) A program provided by the Cuyahoga County Department of Senior & Adult Services Services and Solutions for Better Living Benefits Check-Up is a web-based program for adults 55 and over developed by the National Council on Aging. Thousands of people every day receive assistance and connect to government programs that can help pay for prescription drugs, healthcare, utilities and other needs. w Total Joint Replacement Education Classes This class is to prepare you to have the best functional outcome once you have chosen to have a total hip or knee replacement. Classes are offered at the following locations. Call for information. Euclid Hospital / Waltz Auditorium / Hillcrest Hospital / North Campus / Marymount Hospital / Rehab Gym / South Pointe Hospital / Outpatient Rehab Building A / w Fit Youth! Fit Youth! is a 12-week weight-management program that helps kids and families learn to make healthy lifestyle changes. The session includes weekly meetings with a pediatric psychologist, registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and pediatrician. Pre-registration required. Call for dates, times and locations. Beachwood Family Health Center: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center: Willoughby Hills Family Health Center: w Mammogram Mondays (through Fridays) Ongoing program. For information: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Sponsored by Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center (STJHC) in partnership with The National Breast Cancer Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive. This grant-funded program provides free mammogram screenings for qualified women 40 years old and older with no insurance; no age restriction for women with a family history of breast cancer. Simply obtain a mammogram order from your physician and contact the STJHC at and mention Mammogram Mondays. If you do not have a physician, call for more information. Transportation provided as needed within a five-mile radius of STJHC. Uninsured patients requiring follow-up will be referred to STJHC. w Let s Get Physical at Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center: Medicare s One-Time Physical Exam By appointment only. Information: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center If you just enrolled in Medicare Part B, you can receive a one-time preventive checkup from a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center physician. The exam consists of a visual acuity screening; measurement of body mass index; and a review of other factors based on the patient s medical and social history and current clinical standards. Exam must be done within one year of enrollment. Insurance required for services. Medicare Part B accepted (Medicare HMO, PPO and PFFS may cover routine physicals). Walk with a Doc combines a casual 1.5- to 3-mile walk with a brief informative talk by Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center physicians. Topics based upon the physician s specialty and the requests of participants. No registration required. Beachwood Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Beachwood Place, Cedar Road, Beachwood, (meet in the food court) Garfield Park Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Garfield Park Reservation, Broadway Ave., Garfield Heights, (meet at the Nature Center) Solon Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Beachwood Place, Cedar Road, Beachwood, (meet in the food court). During the months of December to April, Solon is invited to join the Beachwood chapter indoors Twinsburg Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Twinsburg Fitness Center, Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, (meet at the main entrance) Willoughby Hills Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor, (meet in the food court)

4 Health Talks & Special Events / January 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year s Day w = Ongoing Event w Computer Treatment Program w Computer Treatment Program Hearing Healthcare Update Art in the Martin Luther Monthly Nutrition Sister to Sister Afternoon Tour King, Jr. Day Class Program for Teens and Young Women w Lifestyle U w Computer w Lifestyle U Jan Living Fit and Staying Healthy in Cleveland Treatment Program w Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease w Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease n Hearing Healthcare Update Wednesday, Jan. 16 / a.m. Euclid Hospital, Main Entrance HR Conference Room Join Sally Rachek, AuD, CCC-A, Audiologist, Euclid Hospital, to learn about the human auditory (hearing) system and the latest innovations in hearing aid technology. Following the presentation, we will have time for questions and discussion. Take the opportunity to have your ears examined using videootoscopy. Space is limited. Free. Reservations required n Art in the Afternoon Tour For individuals with memory loss and their care partners Sunday, Jan. 20 / 2 3:15 p.m. Miller Family Pavilion main information desk at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Join the Art Program for a guided art tour of the renowned Cleveland Clinic Art Collection. Tours are hosted every third Sunday of the month and are designed to lift the spirits, engage the mind and provide an enjoyable social experience for those with memory loss. Free valet parking. Reservations required For more information: clevelandclinic.org/art n Sister to Sister Program A program for teens and young women Wednesday, Jan. 23 / 4 p.m. Cleveland Public Library, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Small auditorium, lower level Topics to be announced. Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Community Wellness Department and Cleveland Public Library Teen Service Department. Free. Reservations recommended. For information, call Karen Murray, Teen Services: , ext. 260 n Living Fit and Staying Healthy in Cleveland Monday, Jan. 28 / 5:30 8 p.m. Windermere United Methodist Church, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Educational talk, fitness demonstration and heart-healthy fellowship meal. Free Healthy Heart screenings, which include blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol. No fasting required. Same-day results. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness Department. Free. Registration required. Call after Jan. 1. n Monthly Nutrition Class Tuesday, Jan. 22 / 1 p.m. / Comfort Food Makeover for a Lean New Year Langston Hughes Center, 2390 E. 79th St., Cleveland, Lindsay Malone, RD, will present healthy recipes and samples. Free. Reservations required

5 Health Screenings / December 2012 / January 2013 n Blood Pressure Screenings Monday through Friday / 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Euclid Hospital, Pre-Admission Testing Department Daily / 24 Hours Sagamore Hills Medical Center Emergency Department 863 West Aurora Road (Route 82), Building One, Sagamore Hills, Free. Available on walk-in basis. Tuesdays / 9 11 a.m. South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. A, Community Health Resource Center (off the cafeteria) Free. Available on walk-in basis. Information: Tuesdays, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 / 10 a.m. noon Hillcrest Hospital Information: n Hypertension Screening Program: Know Your Numbers Blood pressure, weight and blood glucose screenings. Sponsored by the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center (STJHC) Community Wellness Department. Free. Information: Tuesdays, Dec. 4 and 18, Jan. 15 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Cleveland Heights Public Library Lee Road Branch, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., Tuesdays, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 and 22 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Helen S. Brown Senior Center, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Wednesdays, Dec. 5 and 19, Jan. 16 / 1 2:30 p.m. Cleveland Public Library, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Wednesdays, Dec. 12, Jan. 9 and 23 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Community Circle II Apartments, 8925 Hough Ave., Cleveland, Wednesday, Jan. 23 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. University Heights Public Library, Cedar Road, University Heights, Thursdays, Dec. 6 and 20, Jan. 17 / 8 9:30 a.m. Council Garden Apartments, 2510 N. Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, Thursdays, Dec. 13, Jan. 10 and 24 / 2:30 4 p.m. Owl s Nest Apartments, 2020 Taylor Road, Cleveland, Fridays, Dec. 14, Jan. 11 and 25 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center at Warrensville Center Apartments, 1500 Warrensville Center Road, Cleveland Heights, n Stroke Risk Assessments Tuesdays / 9 11 a.m. South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. A, Community Health Resource Center (off the cafeteria) A blood pressure check and family health history will create a picture of your stroke risk. A File of Life emergency medical file, risk assessment form and stroke literature will be provided. Free. Information: n Hearing Screening and Video-Otoscopy Tuesday, Jan. 15 / 10 11:30 a.m. South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. A, Audiology Dept. Screening by licensed audiologist. A more comprehensive screening is available by request. Free. By appointment only n Healthy Heart Screenings Wednesday, Dec. 12 / 9 a.m. noon South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. B, Lobby Free screening to determine cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure levels. No fasting required. Discuss results with a registered nurse. No reservations required. n Mammogram Screenings by ANGELs Ongoing program / Information: Euclid and South Pointe hospitals This program is working toward reducing the number of deaths among African- American women by offering early-detection programs, access to screening and empowering breast health practices. Offers free or low-cost mammograms. Support Groups and Seminars / December 2012 / January 2013 n Brain Injury Support Group Euclid Hospital / or n Cancer Support Group 3rd Wednesday of each month / 2 3 p.m. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room C n Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease Support Group Euclid Hospital / n Diabetes Support Groups Euclid Hospital / Hillcrest Hospital / Marymount Hospital / South Pointe Hospital / Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center / n Kidney Disease Support Group Euclid Hospital / n Lupus Support Groups South Pointe Hospital / Sponsored by Life with Lupus Now. n Pulmonary Support Group Chronic Lung Disease Euclid Hospital / n Sarcoidosis Support Group South Pointe Hospital / n Smoking Support Group Thursdays, Dec. 13 and Jan. 10 / 1 p.m. Langston Hughes Center, 2390 E. 79th St., Cleveland, Nonsmokers, current smokers and those interested in quitting smoking are welcome. Free. Contact Andrea Peters at n Parenting Programs The following parenting education classes are held at Hillcrest Hospital: Breastfeeding / Voic New Mothers Discussion Group / Boot Camp for Dads / Stork s Nest Program / The following parenting education classes are held at Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center: Stork s Nest Program Dec. 22 and Jan. 19 / 9 a.m. noon Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, Community Room A&B A monthly prenatal health education hour. The program is open to pregnant women and their partners, with the seminar content covering the entire range of pregnancy topics from your health before pregnancy, through your baby s first birthday. The seminars are conducted by trained health professional volunteers using March of Dimes approved lesson plans. For more information, call Boot Camp for New Dads Dec. 22 and Jan. 19 / 9 a.m. noon Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, Community Room A&B Wanted: Expectant fathers and fathers with a newborn child. n Stroke Education Support Group Euclid Hospital Health Center; call for dates and times n Other Support Groups Staying in Touch Breast Cancer Support Hillcrest Hospital / Call for information Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy and/or Radiation Hillcrest Hospital / Call for information Love Lives On (Miscarriage/Infant Loss) Hillcrest Hospital / Continued

6 Support Groups and Seminars / December 2012 / January 2013 n Hospital-Based 12-Step Programs Alcoholics Anonymous Saturdays / 10 a.m. 6 p.m. South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. A, Cafeteria Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Mondays and Wednesdays / 6:30 p.m. South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. B, WW-1 Sundays / 8 p.m. Hillcrest Hospital, Ross Auditorium / Overeaters Anonymous Sundays / 10 a.m. Hillcrest Hospital, Ross Auditorium / Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (women s meeting) South Pointe Hospital / Domestic Violence Support Group Tuesdays / 6:30 p.m. South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. B, WW-1 / Fitness / December 2012 / January 2013 n Intermediate to Advanced Mat Pilates Class Mondays and/or Wednesdays / 5:15 6:15 p.m. Euclid Hospital Health Center Pilates focuses on core (abdominal and back) muscles. Research shows that it increases overall strength, improves posture and balance, and reduces the risk of back injuries. Bring a mat or blanket; hand weights optional. $6 per class payable at each class. Information: n Warm Water Exercise Mondays through Fridays / noon 12:45 p.m. Mondays / 4 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays / 4:15 5 p.m. or 5 5:45 p.m. Euclid Hospital Health Center Limited to four individuals; continuous registration. Checks payable to Euclid Hospital. $24 for six weeks (one class per week). Reservations: n Pilates HWC Fridays / 1 p.m. Gates Mills Place, South Tower Party Room (lower level), 6805 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, Pilates focuses on core (abdominal and back) muscles. Its main focus is to reduce back injuries and improve balance and coordination. All levels welcome. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. Bring a mat, towel or blanket. Please come 10 minutes early to allow time for check-in. The class will start promptly at 1 p.m. $4 per class. No reservations required. Information: n Break Out Fitness Club Mondays through Fridays / 4:30 8 p.m. Euclid Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, Designed by a physical therapist, this unique health club caters to the fitness needs of seniors and people with disabilities. Program includes knowledgeable staff, accessible equipment, a motivating atmosphere and a personalized exercise program. $25 one-time enrollment fee, $28 per month. Reservations requested for first session. Information: n Line Dancing for Fun and Fitness HWC Mondays / 5 6 p.m. Severance Tower Apartments, Community Room, 25 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, $3 per class. No reservations required. Information: Thursdays, Dec. 13 and Jan. 10 / 2 3 p.m. Euclid Hospital, Waltz Auditorium (before Supper Club) Learn and practice line dancing, a fun way to stay fit. Beginners welcome. Free. For reservations, call n Line Dance Class with Jimmie Jam Thursdays / 6 8 p.m. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Line dancing for fitness and fun. Beginners and all levels are welcome. Comfortable clothing and shoes advised; no heels please. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness Department. No registration required. For adults 50 years of age and older. $4 per class. Information: n Zumba HWC Wednesdays / 11:15 a.m. Mayfield Church, Fellowship Hall, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, A low-intensity, high-energy, Latin-inspired dance class that is safe and easy to follow even for beginners! Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. $3 per class. No reservations required. Information: n Fitness Fun for Mature Adults Tuesdays / 2 3 p.m. Holy Redeemer Apartments, 885 Ruple Road, Cleveland, Get fit and have fun doing it! Join us for fun exercises tailored to meet the needs of mature adults. Enjoy a variety of activities including line dancing, Zumba, lowimpact aerobics and more. All fitness levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness Department. Free. No reservations required. Information: n Fun with Fitness after 50: Low-Impact Aerobics HWC Tuesdays and Thursdays / 9:15 10:15 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4069 wood Lane, Warrensville Heights, (behind South Pointe Hospital) $2 per class Tuesdays and Thursdays / 9:30 10:30 a.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2154 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Heights, $3 per class Tuesdays and Thursdays / 11 a.m. noon Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Foster Hall, Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, Enter lot from 248th Street. Ring bell at back door to gain entry. $2 per class Consult your physician before starting a new exercise program or changing your fitness routine. Please wear supportive white-soled tennis shoes. No reservations required. Information: n Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program Wednesdays / 12:30 1:30 p.m. MLK Civic Center, Shaw Ave., Cleveland, This no-impact fitness and relaxation program focuses on the entire individual mind, body and spirit. Instructor is certified by the Arthritis Foundation and is a relaxation strategist. All fitness levels welcome. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness Department. Free. No reservations required. Information: MLK Civic Center ; Instructor n Tai Chi for Health The Skill to Chill Mondays / 5:30 6:30 p.m. (Except third Mondays) Windermere United Methodist Church, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Experience Tai Chi, the exercise guaranteed to reduce your aches and pains, lower blood pressure and lift your spirits. Class open to all age groups. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness Department. Free. No reservations required. Information: n Tai Chi for Mind, Body and Spirit Thursdays / 4:30 5:30 p.m. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Tai Chi for all fitness levels with stretching and Qi Gong breathing for relaxation. Comfortable clothing and shoes advised. Sponsored by STJHC Community Outreach. No reservations required. Information: n Personal Fitness Training Dates and times customized to your schedule. Our fitness experts will work with you to customize a fitness plan that suits your schedule, your budget and your ability level. Price: $50 per one-hour session (packages available). Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org Continued

7 Fitness / December 2012 / January 2013 n Tai Chi for Health HWC Tai Chi offers gentle, slow-moving exercises for all ages and body types with practical solutions for aches and pains. Tai Chi can boost energy, lower blood pressure, improve flexibility and balance, and reduce inflammation. Seated or standing movements only. Sit down anytime. First visit free. No reservations required. Ongoing, start anytime. Information: Winter I: Mondays, Dec. 3 Dec. 17 / 2 3:15 p.m. Winter II: Mondays, Jan. 7 Feb. 25 / 2 3:15 p.m. (skip Jan. 21, Feb. 18) Highland Heights Community Center, 5827 Highland Road, Highland Heights, (behind police/fire station between Bishop and Miner Roads) Six-week series, $24. Drop-ins, $6 per class. Winter I: Mondays, Dec. 3 Dec. 17 / 10 11:15 a.m. Winter II: Mondays, Jan. 7 Feb. 25 / 2 3:15 p.m. (skip Jan. 21, Feb. 18) Severance Tower Apartments Community Center, 25 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, Six-week series, $12. Drop-ins, $3 per class. Winter I: Tuesdays, Nov. 27 Dec. 18 / 3:30 4:45 p.m. Winter II: Tuesdays, Jan. 8 Feb. 12 / 3:30 4:45 p.m. Euclid Senior Center, One Bliss Lane, Euclid, (north of Lakeshore Blvd. at 222nd St.) Seven-week series, $24. Drop-ins, $6 per class. Winter I: Wednesdays, Nov. 28 Dec. 19 / 10 11:15 a.m. Winter II: Wednesdays, Jan. 9 Feb. 13 / 10 11:15 a.m. Warrensville Senior and Civic Center, 4567 Green Road, Warrensville Heights, (just north of Emery Road) Six-week series, $24. Drop-ins, $6 per class. n Private Yoga Lessons Dates and times customized to your schedule. Our yoga therapists will develop a personalized yoga routine tailored specifically for your health goals and/or rehabilitation needs. Price: $75 per lesson (packages available). Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org n Gentle Yoga for Stress Relief and Wellness HWC Mondays / 1 p.m. or Wednesdays / 10 a.m. Gates Mills Place, North Tower Party Room (lower level), 6809 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, Yoga can revitalize and enhance your balance, flexibility, strength, clarity and focus. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Bring a mat, towel or blanket. Due to the relaxing nature of yoga, please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for check-in; the class will start promptly at the scheduled time. $4 per class. No reservations required. Information: n Whittle Your Waist Wednesdays, Jan. 30 March 6 / 7:30 8:30 p.m. An 8-week series combining strengthening exercises and yoga poses sure to give you a firmer and healthier core. Price: $60 per person. Call or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. n Therapeutic Yoga Classes Mondays, Jan. 7 Feb. 25 / 7 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 8 Feb. 26 / 1 2 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 3 Feb. 21 / 6:30 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays / 10:30 11:30 a.m. Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Road, Rocky River, If you find traditional yoga poses uncomfortable, these 60-minute chair yoga classes are designed specifically for you. No matter your age, physical ability or experience level; come as you are and discover the powerful benefits that yoga can bring to your life. $10 per individual class (packages available). Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. Healthwise Connection / December 2012 / January 2013 Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life Healthwise Connection provides programming to help people 50 years of age and older maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. For more information, visit clevelandclinic.org/hwc. You are encouraged to register online for many Healthwise Connection programs! Go to clevelandclinic.org/hwcevents for more information. Healthwise Connection Supper Clubs See details below for menus, locations and activities. All meals include entrée, side dishes, salad, roll, dessert and beverage. Cost is $3.50. Payment will be accepted in the cafeteria on the day of the supper. Reservations must be made in advance (at least two days before the dinner) by calling n Hillcrest Hospital Supper Club / Cafeteria Tuesday, Dec. 18 / Roast Beef with Parsley Red Skin Potatoes Free hand massages 2:30 3:30 p.m. (first-come, first-served); supper 3:30 p.m.; entertainment during supper; bingo to follow. Bingo sponsored by Kindred Healthcare Communities and Comfort Keepers. Free hand massages sponsored by Comfort Keepers. Entertainment sponsored by Gates Mills Club. Tuesday, Jan. 15 / Stuffed Manicotti Free hand massages 2:30 3:30 p.m. (first-come, first-served); supper 3:30 p.m.; entertainment during supper; bingo to follow. Bingo sponsored by Gates Mills Club and Comfort Keepers. Free hand massages sponsored by Gateway Retirement Community. Entertainment sponsored by Anna Maria of Aurora. Please consider parking across the street from the hospital at Hillcrest North Campus, 6777 Mayfield Road. A hospital shuttle circles the campus approximately every 10 minutes and will bring you to the hospital main entrance. n Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Supper Club Second Floor Community Room Wednesday, Dec. 19 / Roast Beef Holiday Meal Bingo 3:30 4 p.m.; supper 4 p.m.; entertainment during supper Bingo sponsored by Candlewood Park. Entertainment sponsored by Healthwise Connection. NEW HOST FOR STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES SUPPER CLUB IN 2013! n Candlewood Park Healthcare Center / Dining Room 1835 Belmore Road, Cleveland, Wednesday, Jan. 16 / Cornish Hens Bingo 3 4 p.m.; supper 4 p.m.; entertainment during supper Bingo and Entertainment sponsored by Candlewood Park Healthcare Center and Healthwise Connection. Reservations required: n Euclid Hospital Supper Club / Cafeteria Thursday, Dec. 13 / Roast Beef Holiday Dinner / 3 5 p.m. Bingo sponsored by Gateway Retirement Community and Home Instead Senior Care. Special guest sponsored by Wickliffe Country Place. Birthday cupcakes sponsored by HCR ManorCare of Willoughby. Thursday, Jan. 10 / Pork Chop Dinner / 3 5 p.m. Bingo 3 4 p.m.; supper 4 p.m. Bingo sponsored by Hanson Services, ManorCare Euclid and Mentor Way. Birthday cupcakes sponsored by Healthwise Connection. n South Pointe Hospital Supper Club / Building A Cafeteria Wednesday, Dec. 12 / Roast Beef Holiday Dinner / 2:30 4 p.m. Bingo sponsored by Sunrise Pointe Care & Rehabilitation Center and Grande Oaks & Grande Pavilion. Entertainment sponsored by Healthwise Connection. Special guest sponsored by Lamp Light Inn of Maple Heights. NEW HOST FOR SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL S SUPPER CLUB IN 2013! n Suburban Pavilion Emery Road, North Randall, Wednesday, Jan. 9 / Chicken Marsala / 2:30 4 p.m. Bingo sponsored by Suburban Pavilion and Healthwise Connection. Entertainment sponsored by Healthwise Connection. n Daily Dinner Special Stop in Monday through Friday to receive your entire meal for just $4. Includes choice of one entrée, two side dishes, soup or salad, roll, small beverage (fountain beverage or coffee) and small dessert. You must ask for discount by name ( Daily Dinner Special ) and show proof of age 50+. Weekly menus are available at the cafeteria. Euclid Hospital Cafeteria / 4:30 6:30 p.m. Hillcrest Hospital Cafeteria / 4 7 p.m. Marymount Hospital Cafeteria / 4:30 6 p.m. South Pointe Hospital Building B Cafeteria / 4:30 7 p.m.

8 Healthwise Connection Tours / December 2012 / January 2013 Carter Rd. Northfield Rd. E. 260th St. Richmond Rd. Healthwise Connection Tours HWC Monthly trips continue to be offered. To receive an up-to-date listing of all Healthwise Connection Tours, please call JKL Tours at or You may also visit their website at jkltours.net. Walking Key Mild: Up to two blocks at a time, limited steps, mostly even surfaces, some standing, intermittent seating. Moderate: Up to ¼ mile at a time, stairs, slight changes in surface level, standing or walking required for up to one hour. Those with limited mobility should bring a caregiver capable of and responsible for providing necessary assistance throughout trip. Extensive: Long periods of walking, up to one mile at a time, stairs, changes in surface level, standing for long periods. Recommended only for those in good physical condition. n 1st Annual Travel Show Sneak Peek at 2013 Trips Monday, Dec. 3 / Free n A Christmas Carol at the Hanna Theatre Friday, Dec. 7 / $59 per person (Matinee) (Mild Walking) n New Year s Eve at NOON on the Nautica Queen Monday, Dec. 31 / $59 per person (Mild Walking) n Mardi Gras Monday! Lunch and Entertainment Monday, Feb. 11 / $49 per person (Mild Walking) Additional Resources / December 2012 / January 2013 Medline Medline is a free physician referral and appointment service for Euclid, Hillcrest, Marymount and South Pointe hospitals, as well as Fairview, Lakewood, Lutheran and Medina hospitals on the West Side. Call our free referral line at and let Medline take the guesswork out of locating primary care physicians and specialists in your area. Other Health Information Resources Cleveland Clinic also offers free access to health information through a variety of additional resources including: The Patient and Family Health and Education Center on Cleveland Clinic main campus provides free access to easy-to-understand health information. Staffed by health educators and resource nurses, the center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call for health information requests or for heart, vascular and thoracic questions. The Center for Consumer Health Information Online Learning Center at my.clevelandclinic.org/health offers free online interactive health resources. Log on between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekdays to chat live with health educators who can provide Web resources, help you find a physician, tell you how to get a second opinion or help you make an appointment. The website also offers a schedule of Online Health Chats led by Cleveland Clinic physicians and health specialists. Patients and families who already have a primary care physician at a Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center may use Nurse On Call, a free resource staffed by registered nurses. Nurse On Call is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at or Helping to Keep Our Community Healthy Welcome to Community Connections, a schedule of events, activities and resources designed to help keep you and your family healthy and well. Cleveland Clinic created this expanded calendar format to help you more easily identify upcoming events in your area. Plus, you ll get a new, updated Community Connections every month, so you ll be able to find and register for programs on a more timely basis. Location Information Community Hospitals 1. Euclid Hospital Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, euclidhospital.org Hillcrest Hospital 6780 Mayfield Road Mayfield Heights, hillcresthospital.org Family Health Centers A. Beachwood Family Health & Surgery Center Cedar Road Beachwood, B. Chagrin Falls Family Health Center 551 E. Washington St. Chagrin Falls, / C. Independence Family Health Center 5001 Rockside Road, Crown Center II Independence, / D. Lyndhurst Campus 1950 Richmond Road Lyndhurst, E. Marymount Medical Center 2001 Royalton Road Broadview Heights, Marymount Hospital McCracken Road Garfield Heights, marymount.org South Pointe Hospital Harvard Road Warrensville Heights, southpointehospital.org F. Sagamore Hills Medical Center 863 West Aurora Road Sagamore Hills, G. Solon Family Health Center Bainbridge Road Solon, / H. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Euclid Ave. Cleveland, I. Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center 8701 Darrow Road Twinsburg, J. Willoughby Hills Family Health Center 2570 SOM Center Road Willoughby Hills, / Cleveland Clinic offers an incredible breadth of ongoing health screenings, health talks, programs and other resources at our main campus, eight community-based hospitals (Euclid, Fairview, Hillcrest, Lakewood, Lutheran, Marymount, Medina and South Pointe), 18 Family Health Centers and our affiliate, Ashtabula County Medical Center. This edition of Community Connections lists events on your side of town. Cleveland Clinic is committed to helping you make positive health and wellness choices, so we invite you to browse and choose the information and/or programs that are best for you Lake Erie Downtown Cleveland E C 14 Superior Ave. Euclid Ave. Woodland Ave. Broadway 21 Lakeshore Blvd. 6 Kinsman Rd. 3 Miles Ave Euclid Ave. H F Noble Rd D Wilson Mills Rd. Miles Ave. A 271 Fairmount Blvd. Shaker Blvd. Chagrin Blvd. Harvard Ave. Emery Rd. Ravenna Rd J Cedar Ave. Tyler Blvd. Euclid Ave. I 615 Mayfield Rd. Cancellation Policy Call the number listed with the program s registration information if you are unable to attend an event or if you have questions about refunds. Regularly scheduled events (fitness classes, blood pressure clinics, supper clubs, etc.) will be cancelled whenever schools in the same community are cancelled. Fitness classes will not meet on legal holidays. Special events (bus trips, health fairs, etc.) are generally not cancelled due to weather unless the State Highway Patrol closes the highways. 306 G B