January 2007
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2007 Classes and Support Groups at MCMC

Below are the Community Education classes and Support Groups as scheduled for 2007:

Classes
Class Day and Time: Cost and More Information
Expectant Parents Mondays and Thursdays
7:00 - 9:00
$35 per couple / Bring two pillows.
Contact: Gwen Dennis, RN, BSN (231) 592-4211
Breastfeeding 2nd Wed. – every other month
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Free. Bring a doll.
Contact: Gwen Dennis, RN, BSN (231) 592-4211.
Jan. 10, March 14, May 9, July 11, Sept. 12, Nov. 14
Big Brother/Big Sister 3rd Tuesday, every month
4:00 - 5:30 PM
$5 per child (ages 2-10). Bring a doll for each registered child.
Contact: Gwen Dennis, RN, BSN (231) 592-4211.
Feb. 27, May 22, Aug. 14, Nov. 27
Childbirth Refresher 3rd Wed.-every third month
6:30 - 9:30 PM
$10 per couple. Bring two pillows.
Contact: Gwen Dennis, RN, BSN (231) 592-4211.
Jan. 17, April 18, July 18, Oct. 17
CPR 1st & 2nd Tuesday - every other month
5:00 - 9:00 PM
$25.00 A general public designed course of adult and American Heart Association CPR-great for day care 5:00 - 9:00 PM providers, teachers, and anyone interested. A 2-year certification is available.
Contact: Amy Wemple (231) 592-4380.
April 3, August 7, Dec. 4
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program A variety of dates and times available Cost depends on services. Certified by the American Diabetes Association and the Michigan Department of Community Health
Topics covered include:
  • Understanding your diabetes
  • Meal planning
  • Diabetes medications
  • Exercise activity
  • Short and long-term complications
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Goal setting
  • Problem solving
- A physician's referral is required
Contact: Amy Wemple (231) 592-4380.
Jan. 17, April 18, July 18, Oct. 17
Freedom From Smoking Day or night, 7-days a week Free The American Lung Association's Freedom From SmokingŪ program is available on the Internet.
To register go to: www.lungusa.org.
Support Groups
Class Day and Time: Cost and More Information
Breastfeeding Support Group 4th Tuesday of month
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Contact: Renee Marlatt (231) 734-3164.
Nursing babies welcome.
Diabetic Support Group 1st Thursday of month
3:00 PM
Contact: Amy Wemple (231) 592-4380.
We Care, Breast Cancer Support Group 2nd Monday of month
5:00 PM
Contact: Amy Wemple (231) 796-5751 or Jane Torry (231) 796-5413.