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1 Additional Resources / November / December 2014 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 Community Hospitals Euclid Hospital Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, euclidhospital.org Hillcrest Hospital 6780 Mayfield Rd. Mayfield Heights, hillcresthospital.org Marymount Hospital McCracken Rd. Garfield Heights, marymount.org South Pointe Hospital Harvard Rd. Warrensville Heights, southpointehospital.org Family Health Centers Beachwood Family Health & Surgery Center Cedar Rd. Beachwood, Broadview Heights Medical Office Building 2001 E. Royalton Rd. Broadview Heights, Chagrin Falls Family Health Center 551 E. Washington St. Chagrin Falls, / Cleveland Clinic Madison Medical Office Building 2999 McMackin Rd. Madison, Cleveland Clinic Mentor Medical Office Building 7060 Wayside Dr. Mentor, Independence Family Health Center 5001 Rockside Rd., Crown Centre II Independence, / Lyndhurst Campus 1950 Richmond Rd. Lyndhurst, Sagamore Hills Medical Office Building 863 W. Aurora Rd. Sagamore Hills, Solon Family Health Center Bainbridge Rd. Solon, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Euclid Ave. East Cleveland, Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center 8701 Darrow Rd. Twinsburg, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center 2570 SOM Center Rd. Willoughby Hills, 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 canceled whenever schools in the same community are canceled. Fitness classes will not meet on legal holidays. Special events (bus trips, health fairs, etc.) are generally not canceled due to weather unless the State Highway Patrol closes the highways. Cleveland Clinic s Express Care facilities are available for patients 14 years and older to get walk-in medical attention for common health problems like simple sprains and strains, minor bumps and cuts, seasonal allergies, flu-like symptoms, and ear and throat infections. No appointment is necessary. For more information, including a complete list of hours and locations, visit clevelandclinic.org/expresscare. (The Madison and Wooster locations accept patients younger than 14.) INSIDE: FREE Health Talks / Health Screenings / Support Group Information / Fitness Classes Receive your bill online! Go to myaccount.clevelandclinic.org to sign up. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation 9500 Euclid Ave. / AC311 Cleveland, Ohio FREE APP! See inside for more information. Don t forget to get your flu shot! Find a location near you at Community Connections Your monthly guide to wellness events and activities hosted by Cleveland Clinic. View our calendar of events anytime at: clevelandclinic.org/communityevents East EDITION 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 one or two months, so you ll be able to find and register for programs on a more timely basis. 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. November / December 2014 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. For a comprehensive listing of all Cleveland Clinic locations, please visit clevelandclinic.org/locations.

2 Health Talks & Special Events / November 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 See full event descriptions following this calendar for details and locations. w = Ongoing Event Open Enrollment Time: Keep Your Medicare Coverage Shipshape South Pointe Annual Diabetes Health Fair 7th Annual Crowns of Life Cancer Education and Awareness Program and Luncheon w Wellness Saturdays Mark Hyman, MD, Presents Fed Up Benefit Outreach Counselor Reading Food Labels Diabetes Prevention An Evening with Dr. Esselstyn CareSource Certified Optician Cooking Class: Super Side Dishes Breaking the Silence Current Facts about Liver Disease Farmers w Wellness Saturdays Art in the Afternoon Tour Living Fit and Staying Healthy in East Cleveland Help Me Grow: Meet & Greet Heart-Healthy Cooking Series: The Skinny on Healthy Holiday Desserts! Community Health Fair Cancer Prevention Build Your Body Program: Safety Awareness and Streetwise Self Defense Benefits Check-Up Benefit Outreach Counselor Thanksgiving 30 HEALTH TALKS & SPECIAL EVENTS November 1 30 n It s Open Enrollment Time: Keep Your Medicare Coverage Shipshape Feeling lost in a sea of health insurance? We can help!, 2nd Floor Community Room Monday, Nov. 3 / 1 3 p.m. At this workshop, you will Have your questions about Medicare answered Learn about Medicare changes for 2014 Meet with an Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) advisor to choose the Medicare Plan that is right for you (Focus will be Part D, Medicare drug coverage) Meet other Medicare Advantage Plans representatives Visit vendors with senior assistance information For more information and to register for the workshop, call Jackie Adams at n South Pointe Annual Diabetes Health Fair South Pointe Hospital, B Building, Main Lobby and Auditorium Friday, Nov. 7 / 1 4 p.m. Please join South Pointe Hospital Diabetes Center for a fun-filled, informational day. Invite your family and friends and learn how to stay healthy with diabetes. Events include healthy heart screenings and foot screenings. Vendors will feature various diabetic products. Diabetes patient champions will be featured. Physician panel of experts on diabetes, along with a pharmacist. Cooking and exercise demos. Healthy snacks and door prizes. No reservations required. Call for more information. n 7th Annual Crowns of Life Cancer Education and Awareness Program and Luncheon McGregor Place, Private Dr., Cleveland, Saturday, Nov. 8 / 11 a.m. 3 p.m. This Dapper Derby Special Edition to the Crowns of Life Program will highlight men and their personal struggles with cancer. Enjoy a Fashions by Fowler fashion show for women and men, shopping at vendor tables and much more. Women can celebrate by wearing your fanciest hat and men your dapperest derby and join us for a fun-filled and informative day. Sponsored by the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center. For more information, please call , option 3 (after Oct. 1). n Mark Hyman, MD, Presents Fed Up Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center Monday, Nov. 10 / 5:30 7:30 p.m. Are you concerned about heart disease, diabetes, cancer or Alzheimer s? Worried about the health of your children or other relatives or loved ones? Do you have mood swings, trouble sleeping, confusion or fatigue? Join Mark Hyman, MD, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and nine-time New York Times best-selling author, at a screening of the movie Fed Up. Upending the conventional wisdom of why we gain weight and how to lose it, Fed Up unearths the dirty little secret the food industry doesn t want you to know far more of us are sick from what we are eating than anyone has ever realized. Dr. Hyman will share his thoughts, answer questions and invite you to join the Fed Up Challenge. Free. Registration required: clevelandclinic.org/clmevents or call n Join the Benefit Outreach Counselor at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Tuesdays, Nov. 11 and 25 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Ohio Benefit Bank are partnering with the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center to ensure that all eligible community members are receiving the benefits they deserve. n Reading Food Labels Cuyahoga Valley Career Center s Valley Inn, 8001 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, Tuesday, Nov. 11 / 1 2 p.m. Beth Czerwony, MS, RD, LD, will discuss how to decode the food label for optimal health. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Culinary Arts students will provide refreshments. Free. Registration required: Marie Elias at melias@cvccworks.edu. n Diabetes Prevention Cuyahoga County Public Library, Garfield Heights Branch, 5409 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights, Tuesday, Nov. 11 / 6:30 p.m. Laurel Burns, RN, Diabetes Educator, will discuss diabetes risks and prevention. Free. For more information, call

3 HEALTH TALKS & SPECIAL EVENTS November 1 30 CONTINUED n An Evening with Dr. Esselstyn Tuesday, Nov. 11 / 7 8 p.m. Smart heart health begins one meal at a time. Internationally known author and surgeon Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., MD, will discuss how a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent the progression of heart disease but also reverse its effects. Learn how his simple and delicious diet-based heart wellness program, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, will keep you and your heart and arteries healthy for years to come. Free. Registration required: clevelandclinic.org/clmevents or call Cleveland Clinic Offers Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) SMAs are appointments in which multiple patients with the same chronic medical condition are seen as a group for follow-up or routine care. SMAs provide improved clinician access, education and shared experiences with other patients. To find out where SMAs are offered, go to clevelandclinic.org/sma today! n CareSource Insurance Representative: Come Get Your Questions Answered Wednesday, Nov. 12 / 10 a.m. 1 p.m. CareSource would like to make a difference in the lives of underserved people by improving their healthcare. n Certified Optician Wednesday, Nov. 12 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Alicia s Eyewear Mum-Ford Inc. (A United Black Fund Agency). Resources available for frames and glasses. n Cooking Class: Super Side Dishes for the Holidays Wednesday, Nov. 12 / 6 8 p.m. Just in time for holiday entertaining, learn amazing and healthy side dishes along with techniques to make the best sauce that you ll want to make for years to come. Join Jim Perko, Wellness Institute Executive Chef, for this special class. You ll be amazed how easy and great-tasting these side dishes can be. Learn techniques, gain recipes and enjoy a great meal. Cost: $35 for demo and dinner; $40 for demo, dinner and glass of wine. Registration required: clevelandclinic.org/clmevents or call n Art in the Afternoon Tour For individuals with memory loss and their care partners Miller Family Pavilion main information desk, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Sunday, Nov. 16 / 2 3:15 p.m. Join the Art Program for a guided tour of the renowned Cleveland Clinic Art Collection. Tours are hosted one 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 Living Fit and Staying Healthy in East Cleveland Gardens of McGregor, Private Dr., East Cleveland, Monday, Nov. 17 / 5:30 8 p.m. Health education topic: Staying Safe During the Holidays and Every Day! Speaker, Derrick Dark, Cleveland Clinic Crime Prevention Specialist and Community Outreach Officer. Exercise segment. Heart-healthy fellowship meal and blood pressure screenings. Free. Registration required: n Help Me Grow: Meet & Greet Tuesday, Nov. 18 / 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Guidestone s Help Me Grow program offers the support you need whether it s someone to listen or a connection with support services, we are here to help! Home visitors from Guidestone will be on hand to answer your questions and assist you with signing up for this free program. Cleveland Clinic Health Talks n Breaking the Silence: Seeking Help for Erectile Dysfunction and Incontinence Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus, Bldg. 3, Auditorium on Lower Level, 3050 Science Park Dr., Beachwood, Wednesday, Nov. 12 / 6 p.m. registration; 6:30 8 p.m. program In America alone, more than 5 million men live with bladder control problems and more than 30 million men have some form of erectile dysfunction. Nearly every man can be successfully treated for these conditions, and there is usually more than one treatment option available. Please join us for a free educational seminar to discuss male urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer. Kenneth Angermeier, MD Male Urinary Incontinence Treatment Options Drogo K. Montague, MD Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Options Free. To attend, please call (locally) or Or register online at clevelandclinic.org/healthtalks. n Community Health Fair Willoughby Hills Community Center, Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, Tuesday, Nov. 18 / 12:30 3 p.m. Join us for health talks, screenings and the opportunity to visit with healthcare professionals. Sponsored by the Willoughby Hills Family Health Center. No reservations necessary. Walk-ins welcome. n Cancer Prevention Cuyahoga County Public Library, Garfield Heights Branch, 5409 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights, Tuesday, Nov. 18 / 6:30 p.m. Rosemary Field, MS, RN, AOCNS, Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, will educate you on cancer risks and prevention. Free. For more information, call Cleveland Clinic Health Talks n Current Facts about Liver Disease Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus, Bldg. 3, Auditorium on Lower Level, 3050 Science Park Dr., Beachwood, Thursday, Nov. 13 / 6 p.m. registration; 6:30 8:30 p.m. program Do you know the importance of your liver? What is the latest in Fatty Liver Disease treatment? Are you concerned about managing your Hepatitis C? Do you know what cirrhosis is and how to manage it? Are you aware of what type of diet to follow? These questions and many more will be addressed when you join us for this free public seminar. Talal Adhami, MD Fatty Liver Disease: What Do I Need to Know? Emily Carey, MD Cirrhosis: Causes, Diagnosis and Management William Carey, MD Goodbye, Hepatitis C Kylene Bogden, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Nutrition for Liver Disease Free. To attend, please call (locally) or Or register online at clevelandclinic.org/healthtalks. n Community Health Talks with South Pointe Hospital Build Your Body Program: Safety Awareness and Streetwise Self Defense Cuyahoga County Library, Warrensville Heights Branch, 4415 Northfield Rd., Warrensville Heights, Thursday, Nov. 20 / 10 11:30 a.m. Speaker, Derrick Dark, Cleveland Clinic Crime Prevention Specialist and Community Outreach Officer. The event is free, but you must register by calling n Benefits Check-Up Thursday, Nov. 20 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 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. n Heart-Healthy Cooking Series: The Skinny on Healthy Holiday Desserts! Friday, Nov. 21 / 3:30 6:30 p.m. Featuring a cooking demo, nutrition tips, recipes, samples and more! Presented by Tiffani Gilbert of The Cutting Board Academy. Seating is limited. Reservations required:

4 Health Talks & Special Events / December 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Fall Prevention Farmers Benefit Outreach Counselor CareSource Certified Optician Farmers Help Me Grow: Meet & Greet Benefits Check-Up Farmers Art in the Afternoon Tour Benefit Outreach Counselor Christmas Farmers New Year s Eve See full event descriptions following this calendar for details and locations. w = Ongoing Event HEALTH TALKS & SPECIAL EVENTS December 1 31 n Fall Prevention Libby Rd., Maple Heights, Tuesday, Dec. 2 / 10:30 a.m. Occupational Therapist Heidi Gilbert will give tips and tricks to prevent falls. She also will discuss risk factors for falling and what to do if you fall. Free. n Join the Benefit Outreach Counselor at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Tuesdays, Dec. 9 and 23 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Ohio Benefit Bank are partnering with the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center to ensure that all eligible community members are receiving the benefits they deserve. n CareSource Insurance Representative: Come Get Your Questions Answered Wednesday, Dec. 10 / 10 a.m. 1 p.m. CareSource would like to make a difference in the lives of underserved people by improving their health care. n Certified Optician Wednesday, Dec. 10 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Alicia s Eyewear Mum-Ford Inc. (A United Black Fund Agency). Resources available for frames and glasses. n Help Me Grow: Meet & Greet Tuesday, Dec. 16 / 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Guidestone s Help Me Grow program offers the support you need whether it s someone to listen or a connection with support services, we are here to help! Home visitors from Guidestone will be on hand to answer your questions and assist you with signing up for this free program. n Benefits Check-Up Thursday, Dec. 18 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 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. n Art in the Afternoon Tour For individuals with memory loss and their care partners Miller Family Pavilion main information desk, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Sunday, Dec. 21 / 2 3:15 p.m. Join the Art Program for a guided tour of the renowned Cleveland Clinic Art Collection. Tours are hosted one 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. Like us on Facebook for educational health information on our community hospitals, family health centers, health tips, local events and more.

5 Ongoing Events / November / December 2014 w Cleveland Clinic Lifestyle Essentials Mondays / 5:30 7 p.m. Wednesdays / 10 noon Experience the basic components of lifestyle modification to discover the benefits to your health and the management of chronic disease. This six-session program is covered by most insurance plans. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. 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. Registration required. Call each location for dates and times. Independence Family Health Center / Strongsville Family Health Center / Willoughby Hills Family Health Center / w Cleveland Clinic Brain Wellness, 1950 Richmond Rd., Lyndhurst, Cleveland Clinic Brain Wellness is a six-appointment, wellness-based program for individuals with a family history of memory-related diagnoses, a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and/or concerns about possible future memory loss. Brain wellness is about learning what you can do now to improve your memory, focus and concentration. It incorporates a variety of evidence-based interventions to improve brain function and decrease the risk of cognitive decline. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. Beachwood Family Health & Surgery Center Mondays / 6 7:30 p.m. 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 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 Bldg. A / w Mammogram Mondays (through Fridays) This program, funded in part by a partnership with the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Community Partnership Grant Program and donor support, 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 fivemile radius of STJHC. Uninsured patients requiring follow-up will be referred to STJHC. For information: w Let s Get Physical at Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center: Medicare s One-Time Physical Exam 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 your 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). By appointment only. Information: w Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: The Coit Road Farmers Woodworth Rd., near E. 152nd and Noble Rd. (RTA Route 37) Wednesdays / 10 a.m. 1 p.m. and Saturdays / 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Buy fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables directly from the growers. Free-range eggs, baked goods, cheese, herbs and spices also available. Ohio Direction cardholders get up to $10 in matching dollars for each visit. For more information, go to coitmarket.org. w Cardiac Lifestyle Intervention Program (CLIP) Cleveland Clinic s Wellness Institute is the first in Ohio to offer a three-month comprehensive Cardiac Lifestyle Intervention Program (CLIP) for people with heart disease. In this program, you will learn how to make simple changes in your lifestyle and diet that can have a profound impact on the quality of your life and health. Medicare and many private insurers now offer coverage for this program. Patients financial responsibility will vary by insurance. For details about CLIP, including eligibility criteria and dates of next session, please call or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. (Formerly Walk with a Doc) This program combines a casual 1.5- to 3-mile walk with a brief informative talk by Cleveland Clinic representatives. Topics based upon the leader s specialty and the requests of participants. Free. No registration required. Beachwood Chapter: Beachwood Place Mall, Cedar Rd., Beachwood, (meet at food court entrance near Subway) Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. / Lake County Chapter: Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor, (meet at food court main entrance) Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. / Strongsville Chapter: Strongsville Recreation Center, Royalton Rd., Strongsville, (meet in the main lobby cafeteria area) Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. / Twinsburg Chapter: Center Valley Park, Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, (meet at Dodge Intermediate School entrance) Beginning in December, this walk location moves to: Twinsburg Fitness Center, Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, (meet at the indoor entrance to the Fitness Center) Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. / w Wellness Saturdays Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St., Euclid, Saturdays, Nov. 8, 15 / 10:30 11:30 a.m. Health professionals from Euclid Hospital and Cleveland Clinic will offer a brief talk on health and fitness. Come learn about exercise and activities for a healthier lifestyle. Series dates listed below: November 8: Zachary Carter, MS, CSCS Managing weight and health conditions with exercise. November 15: Katie Lawton, MEd, ATC Debunking exercise myths CLEVELAND CLINIC TODAY APP Get daily health and wellness updates straight from the experts at Cleveland Clinic. Articles, blogs, videos, infographics and more. All personalized to the topics you care most about. Get your FREE download at:

6 Fitness / November / December 2014 Beginners welcome. Wear loose-fitting clothing and supportive, comfortable shoes. Consult your physician before starting a new exercise program or changing your fitness routine. n Break Out Fitness Club Euclid Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, Mondays through Fridays / 4:30 8 p.m. 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 Fun with Fitness after 50: Low-Impact Aerobics Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4069 Eastwood Ln., Warrensville Heights, (behind South Pointe Hospital) Tuesdays and Thursdays / 9:15 10:15 a.m. / $2 per class Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2154 SOM Center Rd., Mayfield Heights, Tuesdays and Thursdays / 9:30 10:30 a.m. / $3 per class Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Foster Hall, Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, (Enter lot from E. 248th St. Ring bell at back door to gain entry.) Tuesdays and Thursdays / 11 a.m. noon / $2 per class A low-impact aerobics class perfect for all fitness levels. This class is all-inclusive with resistance work, stretching, chair work and hand-held weights. Workout ends with a gentle cool-down. Everyone is encouraged to work at his or her own level. Come and have fun with fitness. No reservations required. Information: n Gentle Yoga for Stress Relief and Wellness Gates Mills Place, North Tower Party Room (lower level), 6809 Mayfield Rd., Mayfield Heights, Mondays / 1 p.m.; Wednesdays / 10 a.m. Yoga can revitalize and enhance your balance, flexibility, strength, clarity and focus. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Bring a mat, towel or blanket. $4 per class. No reservations required. Information: n Line Dance Class with Jimmie Jam Ongoing Thursdays / 6 8 p.m. Line dancing for fitness and fun. Beginners and all levels are welcome. Comfortable clothing and shoes advised; no heels please. For adults 50 years of age and older. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness. $4 per class. No reservations required. For information: n Line Dancing for Fun and Fitness Severance Tower Apartments, Community Room, 25 Severance Cir., Cleveland Heights, Mondays / 5 6 p.m. $3 per class. No reservations required. Information: Euclid Hospital, Waltz Auditorium (before Supper Club) Thursday, Nov. 13 / 2 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 / 2 3 p.m. Free. No reservations required. Information: Learn and practice line dancing, a fun way to stay fit. n Intermediate to Advanced Mat Pilates Class Euclid Hospital Health Center Mondays and/or Wednesdays / 5:15 6:15 p.m. This class incorporates the techniques of Joseph Pilates, plus new concepts and techniques including Barre work and the use of small apparatus equipment like balls and bands. $6 per class, payable at each class. Contact Michelle at n Pilates Gates Mills Place, South Tower Party Room (lower level), 6805 Mayfield Rd., Mayfield Heights, Fridays / 1 p.m. 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 loosefitting clothing and comfortable shoes. Bring a mat, towel or blanket. $4 per class. No reservations required. Information: n Tai Chi for the Mind, Body and Spirit Thursdays / 4:30 5:30 p.m. Tai Chi for all fitness levels with stretching and Qigong breathing for relaxation. Comfortable clothing and shoes advised. A community wellness program sponsored by Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center. Free. No reservations required. Information: n Tai Chi for Health Highland Heights Community Center, 5827 Highland Rd., Highland Heights, (behind police/fire station between Bishop and Miner roads) Fall I: Mondays, Oct. 20 Dec. 15 / 2 3:15 p.m. Six-week series, $24. Drop-ins, $6 per class. Euclid Senior Center, 1 Bliss Ln., Euclid, (north of Lakeshore Blvd. at E. 222nd St.) Fall II: Tuesdays, Nov. 25 Dec. 16 / 3:30 4:45 p.m. Six-week series, $24. Drop-ins, $6 per class. Warrensville Senior and Civic Center, 4567 Green Rd., Warrensville Heights, (just north of Emery Rd.) Fall II: Wednesdays, Dec. 3 Dec. 17 / 10 11:15 a.m. Six-week series, $24. Drop-ins, $6 per class. 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: n Get Fit: Zumba, Yoga Core, Zumba Step & Body Blast Marymount Hospital Auditorium, McCracken Rd., Garfield Heights, Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 5 Feb. 11 Mondays: Zumba 5:30 6:15 p.m.; Yoga Core 6:30 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays: Zumba Step 5:30 6:15 p.m.; Body Blast 6:30 7:15 p.m. Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and fast and slow dance moves to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Yoga Core is a beginner s yoga class of flexibility and relaxation combined with floor exercises that train the core, providing tone to the abdomen and strength to the back. Body Blast is a high-energy, fast-paced workout for the total body set to high-energy music. Zumba Step is the newest Zumba fitness program blending traditional Zumba dance routines and step aerobics. Class is designed to strengthen and sculpt the lower body while increasing the caloric burn. Bring a mat, exercise tubing and a set of dumbbells for Body Blast. Bring a mat for Yoga Core. Classes taught by Certified Personal Trainer Joanne Economos. Both evenings, all classes $55 (24 classes Mondays and Wednesdays) Any three-class combination $45 (18 classes) Any two-class combination $35 (12 classes) Any single class $20 (6 classes) Full payment is due at the first class. Cash or check made payable to Marymount Hospital. Reservations required at , ext n Zumba Mayfield Church, Fellowship Hall, 7747 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland, Wednesdays / 11:15 a.m. 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: Classes provided by the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute: n Therapeutic Yoga Classes Tuesdays / 1 2 p.m. Thursdays / 6:30 7:30 p.m. Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center Mondays / 2 3 p.m. 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 to these yoga classes and discover the powerful benefits that yoga can bring to your life. Classes run throughout the year; start at any date. Cost: $12 per class or purchase a class pass 5 classes for $55 or 10 classes for $100. Registration required: clevelandclinic.org/clmevents or call n Yoga & Meditation Mondays Mondays / 7 8 p.m. Join us for a one-hour session that will begin with approximately 30 minutes of gentle movement and breathing to open the body and calm the mind, followed by relaxation, and conclude with meditation. In these sessions, participants will learn basic meditation techniques to aid with stress management. Classes run throughout the year; start at any date. Cost: $12 per class or purchase a class pass 5 classes for $55 or 10 classes for $100. Registration required: clevelandclinic.org/clmevents or call

7 Support Groups & Seminars / November / December 2014 n Beyond Abuse Project: Domestic Violence Support Group South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. B, 2nd Floor Conference Room Tuesdays / 6:30 p.m. / n Brain Injury Support Group Euclid Hospital / n Cancer Support Group, 2nd Floor Conference Room C 3rd Wednesday of each month / 2 3 p.m. / n Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, formerly The Jimmie Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis, is a national nonprofit organization that provides innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people living with MS and their support partners. Can Do MS offers a range of individualized experiential learning formats, including multiday workshops, weekend seminars, online resources and peer support programs. For more information, please call , info@mscando.org, or visit mscando.org. n Chronic Pain Support Group Hillcrest Medical Office, Bldg. 1, Suite 500 Mondays, Nov. 24 and Dec. 22 / 2 4 p.m. Reservations required: n Cleveland Stroke Club Kindred Hospital, Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, First Wednesday of the month / Optional dinner and separate meetings for survivors and caregivers Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, Third Wednesday of the month / Dinner with guest speaker The Cleveland Stroke Club was organized to bring together persons who have sustained a stroke and their caregivers for the purpose of mutual help, fellowship, education and service. Please contact Geri Pitts at with any questions. For more information, visit clevelandstrokeclub.wordpress.com. n Love Lives On (Miscarriage, Infant Loss) Hillcrest Hospital / n Lupus Support Group Sponsored by Life with Lupus Now South Pointe Hospital / n Sarcoidosis Support Group South Pointe Hospital / n Parenting Programs Parenting Education Support Groups The following parenting education classes are sponsored by Hillcrest Hospital: Breastfeeding / Voic New Mothers Discussion Group / Boot Camp for Dads / Stork s Nest / The following parenting education classes are held at Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center: Stork s Nest, Community Room A&B Saturdays, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20 / 9 a.m. noon Stork s Nest is a monthly prenatal health education session. The program is open to pregnant women and their partners, with the seminar content covering the entire range of pregnancy topics from health before pregnancy through baby s first birthday. The seminars are conducted by trained health professional volunteers using March of Dimesapproved lesson plans. For more information, call Boot Camp for New Dads, Community Room A&B Saturdays, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20 / 9 a.m. noon Wanted: Expectant fathers and fathers with a newborn child. n Hospital-Based 12-Step Programs Overeaters Anonymous Hillcrest Hospital, Ross Auditorium Sundays / 10 a.m. / n Diabetes Support Groups Marymount Hospital / South Pointe Hospital / / n Supporting Your Health Euclid Hospital / An educational support group for those with congestive heart failure, kidney disease and diabetes. Health Screenings / November / December 2014 n Free HIV/AIDS Testing and Education Mondays, Nov. 3 and 17; Dec. 1 and 15 / 1 3 p.m. Free 20-minute test with results. Cleveland Clinic Offers Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) SMAs are appointments in which multiple patients with the same chronic medical condition are seen as a group for follow-up or routine care. SMAs provide improved clinician access, education and shared experiences with other patients. To find out where SMAs are offered, go to clevelandclinic.org/sma today! 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. n Take Charge Tuesdays: Know Your Numbers Blood Pressure Screening Program South Pointe Hospital, Bldg. B, Main Lobby Tuesdays / 9 a.m. 1 p.m. A File of Life emergency medical file, literature and a Know Your Numbers wallet card will be provided. Stroke risk assessment will be offered the last Tuesday of each month. Enter your name into a free raffle to win a home blood pressure monitor. No need to be present to win but you must receive a screening to enter. Free. Information: n Healthy Heart Screenings Marymount Hospital (in front of gift shop) Tuesday, Nov. 11 / 9 a.m. noon Brecksville Community Center, 1 Community Dr., Brecksville, Wednesday, Nov. 19 / 9 a.m. noon Cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screenings. Fasting not required. Free. No reservations required. Information: n Blood Pressure Screenings Euclid Hospital, Pre-Admission Testing Department Monday through Friday / 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Hillcrest Hospital Atrium Tuesdays, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 / 10 a.m. noon

8 Healthwise Connection / November / December 2014 Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life Cleveland Clinic 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 community programs! Go to clevelandclinic.org/hwcevents for more information. Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life Tours If you would like to register for any trips or receive an up-to-date listing of all tours, please call JKL Tours at or toll-free You may also visit jkltours.net. n Historic & Ethnic Cleveland Part 4 Friday, Nov. 7 / $69 (Moderate Walking) We ll start at Gordon Park, visit Dike 14, see a launch site that once housed 30 nuclear missiles, explore the Millionaire Mansions of Bratenahl and get a walking tour of the Waterloo district and a store that still sells vinyl records. We will have lunch before we travel to Whiskey Island, see Cleveland s second original Chinatown and visit the lobby area of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. We ll stop in Hingetown, home of the Transformer Station ART gallery, before we complete our day at Cleveland s largest Arabian Nightclub for dinner (hint: bring your dancing shoes!). Includes lunch and dinner. n A Very Merry POPS Christmas Concert Sunday, Nov. 30 / $79 (Mild Walking) Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of classic Christmas music with The Cleveland Pops Orchestra. Patterned after the famous Boston Pops, the orchestra will perform both vintage and modern classics to kick off your holiday season. This show includes featured vocalists and local choruses as well as a rousing version of audience participation, so come prepared to sing along. We have reserved main-floor seats at the beautiful Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. We ll enjoy a wonderful, post-show dinner. On our way home, we ll circle the twinkling lights of Public Square. 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. 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 Holiday Party at Higbee s Silver Grille Wednesday, Dec. 10 / $69 (Mild Walking) We will start our holiday adventure by seeing the historic Old Arcade dressed up for the holidays, then continue with a guided walking tour of Tower City decorated in her holiday finery. Next, we will take the special Higbee elevators to the award-winning, historically restored Silver Grille, returned to its original 1931 splendor with the marble fountain, Art Deco chandeliers and a scenic view of the Cleveland skyline. The Silver Grille is catered exclusively by The Ritz-Carlton, so we will enjoy a wonderful lunch followed by an afternoon of Christmas songs and memories with a live show band. You ll be able to dance, sing along or just relax and enjoy the holiday entertainment. When we depart, our bus will make a stop at PlayhouseSquare so you can see (and photograph) the exciting new chandelier and the sign atop the Cowell & Hubbard building. n New Year s Eve at Noon! Wednesday, Dec. 31 / $65 (Mild Walking) A unique daytime celebration and fabulous buffet lunch aboard the beautiful Nautica Queen riverboat. Put on your party hat and grab your noisemaker for the big 12 o clock countdown. Cruise the Cuyahoga River and the Lake Erie shore, taking in spectacular skyline views, while being entertained on board. Tour the holiday lights of Public Square and Euclid Avenue. You ll be home, safe and sound, by the time of the evening news. Limited seating available. Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life Supper Clubs See details below for menus, locations and activities. n Euclid Hospital Supper Club / Euclid Hospital Cafeteria Thursday, Nov. 13 / Roast Turkey / Free hand massages 2 3 p.m. (first-come, first-served); bingo 3 p.m.; supper 4 p.m. Free hand massages sponsored by Hillside Plaza. Bingo sponsored by Hanson Services, Euclid Hospital Outpatient Rehab Therapies and Healthwise Connection. Dessert sponsored by Montefiore and The Weils. Cost $5. Payment will be accepted in the cafeteria on the day of the supper. Reservations required: n Hillcrest Hospital Supper Club / Hillcrest Hospital Cafeteria Due to construction in the Hillcrest cafeteria, the Hillcrest Supper Club will be canceled until further notice. The cafeteria will be closed for at least four months. Thank you for your understanding. Please consider joining us at Euclid Hospital s Supper Club in the meantime (details at left). Thursday, Dec. 11 / Roast Beef / Free hand massages 2 3 p.m. (first-come, first-served); bingo 3 p.m.; supper 4 p.m. Free hand massages sponsored by Hillside Plaza. Bingo sponsored by Grande Pointe Healthcare Community, Manor Care Mayfield Heights and Euclid Hospital Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Program. Dessert sponsored by Healthwise Connection. Cost $5. Payment will be accepted in the cafeteria on the day of the supper. Reservations required: Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life Daily Dinner Special Stop in Monday through Friday to receive your entire meal for just $5. Includes entrée of the day, choice of one select soup or salad, choice of one select vegetable or starch and small fountain drink (soda or water). Weekly menus are available at the cafeteria. You must ask for discount by name. Available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to guests 50+ with proof of age. Euclid Hospital Cafeteria Marymount Hospital Cafeteria South Pointe Hospital Bldg. 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