Fitness Calendar for May 24 – The Missoulian

Coming soon

Parkinson’s disease symposium – Flathead Valley Community College’s Nursing Department will host a free symposium Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the college. The conference will provide the latest information on the disease as well as exercise demonstrations. A light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Monetary donations will be accepted to help cover the costs. Register at nwpf.org or by calling the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation at 1-877-980-7500.

Lifelong Learning Center – For more information on the following health and fitness classes, call 549-8765 or visit missoulaclasses.com: Strength and Conditioning with CoreAlign, May 31-June 21, June 2-23 or June 3-24, Alpine Physical Therapy; Beginning/Intermediate Pilates Reformer, June 1-22 or June 2-23, Alpine Physical Therapy; Outdoor Road Biking 102, June 2-23, Target Range School; Intermediate/Advanced Pilates Reformer, June 3-24, Alpine Physical Therapy; CPR and First Aid, June 4, Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center; Oula Palozza, June 10, Dickinson LLC; CPR Adult/Child/Infant, June 22, Dickinson LLC.

The Women’s Club – For more information on the following classes at The Women’s Club, 2105 Bow St., call 728-4410:

• Free high-intensity interval training plus green smoothies, 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 24.
• Foundation Training, 12:15-1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Improve posture, strength and athletic ability.
• Indoor Paddle Board Training, noon-1:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Ongoing programs

AA and Al-Anon – For the latest Alcoholics Anonymous meetings list, visit aa-montana.org or call the Missoula hotline at 543-0011. For more information on Al-Anon and Alateen, which are 12-step recovery programs for relatives and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism, visit mt.al-anon.alateen.org.

Acupuncture for cancer caregivers – Missoula Community Acupuncture, located in the Radio Central Building, 127 E Main St., Suite 314, offers free acupuncture treatments for friends, family, nurses, doctors or anyone who takes care of cancer patients 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call Michael Peluso at 406-926-1611.

Adult Asperger’s support group – An open meeting is held the first Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the University Center on campus. Contact Terry Lynch at 241-8164, or Cindy Bacon Janego at cjanego@communitymed.org for more information.

Alzheimer’s support – Meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon at the Summit Independent Living conference room, 700 S.W. Higgins Ave. Another group meets the fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. For more information, contact Jackie Johnson at 549-3433 or jackiej45@yahoo.com.

Alzheimer’s caregivers support group – Meets the fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. of each month at the Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. For more information, call Jackie Johnson at 549-3433.

Arthritis programs – The Montana Arthritis Program offers physical activity and self-management education programs, such as the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Walk with Ease and Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Classes are available in several communities including Florence, Hamilton, Kalispell, Libby, Missoula, Plains and Polson. To find a class or for more information, visit http://ift.tt/1Fvw8hA.

Bereavement support groups – Frontier Hospice offers open door meetings 6-7 p.m. Thursdays at the following locations: The Springs at Whitefish on the first Thursday; Rising Mountains Assisted Living Community in Bigfork on the third Thursday; and Frontier Hospice in Kalispell on the second and fourth Thursdays. Call 406-755-4923 for more information.

Breast cancer support group – Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon at the Montana Cancer Center, St. Patrick Hospital Broadway Building, second floor. Call 329-5656.

Cancer Center support group – Meets noon-1:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Montana Cancer Center, 500 W. Broadway. For more information, call Bonnie at 240-0996.

Cancer Resource Guide – The online guide covers resources including support groups, treatment centers, camps and retreats, in Missoula, Mineral and Ravalli counties. It is available at CancerResourcesMT.org.

Cancer support group – A support group for anyone affected by cancer meets noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays at the Polson United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. For more information, call Tammy at 406-883-7284 or 824-2868.

Celebrate Recovery – The Christian-based 12-step recovery program meets 6-9:30 p.m. every Friday at Christian Assembly Foursquare Church, 1001 Cleveland St. Dinner is available from 6 to 7 p.m. and child care is provided for ages birth to 11. For more information, call 721-6884 or email cafc@4bible.com.

Cheerful Heart – Lake County cancer patients in treatment can receive a massage and help with hair and skin problems, free of charge, from local therapists and cosmetologists. Other non-medical services include transportation to treatment and doctor appointments, running errands, yard work and meal preparation. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 406-883-3070.

Colorectal Cancer Support Group – Meets 1-2 p.m. the third Friday of every month through March 20, Community Cancer Care Conference Room, 2827 Fort Missoula Road.

“Coping, Education & Support for Women with All Cancer Types” – The support group for women in all stages of cancer treatment or survivorship will be held noon-1:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month through March 14, 2016, at the Community Cancer Care Conference Room, 2837 Fort Missoula Road. For more information, call Deb Rivey at 327-3912, Terri Paxinos at 327-3957 or Kimberly Hardwick at 327-3906.

Diabetes program – On the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., there will be a short presentation on a topic related to the management of type 1 diabetes at the YMCA, 3000 S. Russell. It will be followed by the option for socializing in the foyer or being active together at the Y. A fee of $5 per individual will be collected at the door for those choosing to use the facility. Designed for ages 14 and older, children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

Double Trouble in Recovery – The 12-step program for people with mental health and addiction issues meets 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Winds of Change Recovery Mall, 2685 Palmer St., No. C (second floor). Coffee is provided. For more information, call Veronica at 721-2038.

Epilepsy support group – Meets the first Monday of the month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Summit Independent Living Center, 700 S.W. Higgins Ave., Suite 101. Patients, friends, family and caregivers welcome. Call Debbie at 721-0707 for more information.

Free health exams – Women ages 30 to 64 who meet necessary income guidelines and either have no health insurance or have insurance that will not pay for breast and cervical health exams can receive free exams through Partnership Health Center’s Montana Cancer Screening Program. Call 258-4162 for more information.

Gentle yoga class – The Missoula Senior Citizen Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave., offers a class that focuses on balance training, back strength and core conditioning through gentle yoga matwork every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. Fee is $4 per class. All ages welcome. For more information, call 543-7154.

Health Insurance Assistance Service – Montana cancer patients can call the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour toll-free number to be connected to a health insurance specialist to ask about coverage and insurance programs specific to the state. The number is 800-227-2345.

Men’s cancer support group – Open to men in all phases of testing, treatment and followup, the group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Montana Cancer Center, 500 W. Broadway. It is facilitated by Gary Weisbrich and Tom King. Call 329-5628 or email gary.weisbrich@providence.org for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous – Meets at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W., Polson. Call 406-883-4135.

National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI Missoula meets every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon in the lower level (behind the cafeteria) of the Providence Center. It is open to anyone affected by mental illness or interested in learning more about the group. The NAMI Connection group for adults living with mental illness meets 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays at the NAMI offices, 202 Brooks St., Room 210. Call 880-1013 with questions.

NAMI Family Support Group – National Alliance on Mental Illness Missoula meets Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St., in Room 210. The peer-led support for adult family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals with mental illness is free. For more information, call 406-880-1013 or email namimissoula@gmail.com.

Nutrition and wellness education – Call 546-7819 to schedule a personal appointment or a free group presentation with Judy Gilman, registered nurse and health educator. Topics include weight management and chronic disease prevention with facts about carbohydrates, proteins, fats, glycemic index, food labels, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Overeaters Anonymous – Local meetings include 7 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St. A meeting for newcomers is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday followed by a “Back to Basics” meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s. Everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively is welcome. There are no dues, weigh-ins or lectures. For more meeting information, visit oa.org.

S-Anon – Local meetings are held weekly for this recovery program for people affected by another person’s sexual behavior. Visit sanonmontana.org or call 406-544-1271 to learn more.

Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group – Meets the second Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St., in the dining area on the fourth floor. For details, call 329-5784.

Tai Chi for Arthritis – Class offered 9:15 a.m. Mondays at the Missoula Senior Citizens Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. $4 per class. All ages welcome.

Tai Chi Chih – Classes are offered at the following locations: Missoula Senior Citizens Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave., 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays, $4 per class; PEAK Health & Wellness Center, 5000 Blue Mountain Road, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, call 251-3344; and The Women’s Club, 2105 Bow St., 9 a.m. Fridays, call 728-4410.

TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, an affordable, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness organization, meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church, 2701 S. Russell St. Another TOPS meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2512 Sunset Lane. For additional meetings, go to tops.org, click on “Find a Meeting” and enter your zip code or call 800-932-8677.

“Your Last Diet!” – Matz Family Chiropractic, 1519 S. Reserve St., offers free workshops at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday for anyone interested in trying food samples or learning about a healthy way to lose weight. Call 549-2006 for more information.