Health & Wellness
September is...
FREE DENTAL SCREENINGS & FLUORIDE VARNISHINGS for children ages 0-5 who live in Amador County! September 6 & 30 and October 17 & 30. Services provided by Amador County Smile Keepers, Amador County Public Health Department & First 5. Click here for details...
HRC Child Care Resources Presents: ADHD: What is it? What treatments are available? Dr. Ryan Thompson From the Mind Matters Comprehensive Treatment Center will present An Introduction to
ADHD on Wednesday September 10, 2008 6:30PM to 8:30PM, Amador Health & Human Services Building, 10877 Conductor Blv. Sutter Creek, RSVP HRC Child Care Resources, 223-1624. Part One of a Two Part Series, Part 2: Early Recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorders October 8, 2008. Everyone Welcome!
Local author Gloria St. John talks about doctors and medicine on Saturday, September 13 from 1-4PM at Hein & Company Bookstore, 204 Main Street, Jackson. Wine and snacks will be served at this free event. Gloria St. John is a Fiddletown resident who practices homeopathy in Sutter Creek. Gloria will discuss her book From Doctor to Healer: The Transformative Journey (Rutgers University Press, 1998) a book based upon the stories of 100 physicians who shifted their practice of medicine from conventional forms to holistic methods. For more information, e-mail: info@goldhillshomeopathy.com
A class on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder will be held on Monday, September 15 6:30- 8:30PM at New Life Christian Church 87 Ridge Rd. Sutter Creek. Description of event meeting Children who have been through a traumatic experience may be suffering from “Post Traumatic Stress Disorders”. Therefore, it is important for all of us to become educated regarding Post Traumatic Stress disorders and the unique problems these children and their families face. Child-care will be provided through a grant from First 5 of Amador. For more information, contact Gretchen Heiss, 296-7606 or FKCE@volcano.net
HOMEOPATHY AT HOME CLASSES - Stay healthy this fall and winter! Buy natural remedies at the drug or health food store to take care of yourself and your family. In HOMEOPATHY AT HOME you will learn to use 15 homeopathic products to treat flu, sore throat, coughs, poison oak, injuries, food poisoning, burns and many other conditions. Save money and time by assembling a first aid kit. Minimize absences from work and school. Classes begin September 25th; discount early registration by September 17th. Taught by master homeopath in Sutter Creek. Day and evening times available. More information: 245-4569 or info@goldhillshomeopathy.com. Pick up flyer at 270 Hanford Street, Suite C, Sutter Creek.
Summer Belly Dancing Class. Hello Dancers! Happy Summer Heat! To beat this heat, come to a nice air-conditioned room and belly dance Classes start Tuesday August 5th in Jackson. Tracy Carlton Kundalini Dance, Classes, Workshops, Performance Troupe www.kundalinidance.com, Call 419-1362
CAMP OUT FOR CANCER - Join us on Sept. 20, 2008 at Argonaut High School Stadium to be entertained by some of the top local musicians in our community. These wonderful talented musicians are donating their time to help raise funds to fight cancer on a local level. Please support them by showing up and donating to the cause. The 5th Annual Amador County Camp Out For Cancer. At 9:00AM Herb Boxhorn will lead off. 1:15PM is the Blues Organization, 2:15 - Pueblo Rooftop, 3:15 - Second Wind, 4:15 - It's All Good, 5:15 - Freeze Out, 6:15 - Pat Keene. Join us for some wonderful music and help us to raise funds for this worthy cause.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Saturday, October 18th, William Land Park in Sacramento. Pre-register at: http://www.outofthedarkness.org Check in- 8:45am / Walk begins at 10AM. Contact person: Liseanne Wick (916)368-3110 or lwick@theeffort.org Walk with us as we join thousands of people nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, and assist survivors of suicide loss. The EFFORT (regional Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services) is partnering with AFSP to host this Community Walk. Suicide is preventable. You can make a difference. Join us!
ONGOING:
Amador Lifeline. A 24-hour per day monitorng program operated by the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency. Lifeline allows people to remain at home where they can continue to access local services, such as the Senior Nutrition Program, Meals on Wheels, Choreworkers Program, Home Health visiting nurses and physical therapy services. For more information, call 223-1485 extt. 232 or 246.
American Legion Post 108: Ambulance Tickets Tickets are $75 per year ($50 for American Legion Members) Even when you're healthy, accidents can and do happen. An Ambulance Ticket provides coverage for multiple trips and transfers, and covers you, your spouse and legal dependents. No waiting periods, even with a pre-existing condition. Accepts whatever your insurance company pays as payment in full, regardless of the amount left over. You're covered, even if you don't have insurance. Amador and Calaveras counties only. For more information, call 267-9436.
Baby Welcome Wagon: For every baby in Amador County A fun, free program to help you navigate the first few years of your baby's life. New parents receive a gift box full of goodies such as books for babies, a growth chart, a bib, parenting videos on feeding, safety, discipline and more. Also comes with Parents Express newsletter, a publication filled with timely information, ideas and activities for you and your baby. Sponsored by Prop 10 and First 5 Amador. Brought to you by the Amador County Health Dept., 223-6563.
"Freedom from Smoking" An 8-week course by the American Lung Association/Tobacco Reduction of Amador County. For more information, call 223-6638.
Foothill Exercise Classes - Pine Grove. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:30-10:30AM
Church at the Cross, 21895 Homestead Road, Pine Grove. Hwy 88 and Homestead Road, about 2.5 miles out of Pine Grove. For more information, call 296-5075.
Foothill Fitness Class - Volcano. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30-10:30AM. Armory Hall in Volcano
Foothill Fitness (Active Aging) - Sutter Creek. Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30AM
Sutter Creek Community Center, Church Street, Sutter Creek. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Gretchen U. Kingsbury, trainer, 267-5915
"Just Begin...Again" Women’s Cancer Support Group. Meets the first Friday of each month at 1PM at the Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Just Begin Again is a monthly meeting for women who share the bond of cancer. Affiliated with Amador Stars. For further info email: just_begin_again@yahoo.com or phone 296-2187. www.justbeginagain.typepad.com
Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6 PM, Sutter Amador Hospital, Oak View Room -2nd Floor of the Main Building, 200 Mission Blvd. Jackson Open discussion of the most current information in diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer. Excellent resource for men who have recently been diagnosed:. when should you get a second opinion, what questions do you ask your physician, when should you contact an oncologist, what are your choices. For more information, call 257-7609.
Overeaters Anonymous, meets each Monday at 5:30PM Conference room next to the cafeteria
proACTIVE parkinsons support group. living well with parkinsons...what's shakin'? Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month, 10AM-Noon, Calvary Chapel Patio Building, 18400 Ridge Road, Pine Grove. Neurological support group meets at location at Calvary Chapel offers handicap parking, access and restrooms. For meeting details and for information about Parkinsons Disease, please call Sarah Johnson of proACTIVE parkinsons project at 296-2575. www.proactiveparkinsons.org
Senior Fitness Class Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30AM to 10:30AM, Pine Grove Town Hall (Library)
19889 Highway 99, Pine Grove
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Fridays at 9:30AM, Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson. For more information,call Janice 296-6963 or Linda at 296-4520.
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly (Upcountry) Fridays at 9:30AM at Sierra Baptist Church, 26355 Buckhorn Ridge Rd, Pioneer. Chair exercises the last Friday of the month. Call 295-4990.
Community Yoga Classes, Mondays and Thursdays, 9 - 10AM and 5:30-6:30PM, Pine Grove Town Hall on Highway 88. Classes are $5.00 per class. Contact Marie Schluter at (209) 223-1521, or by email: marieschluter@mac.com for further information
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