Page 6 A p ril 24. 2013 Gardening Workshops to Feed Families Snow C ap C om m unity Charities is again scheduling a series of free gardening work shops to help "green thumbers" harvest fresh produce and help low-income families reduce food costs. Leading off the series on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon will be a session deal ing with basic vegetable gar dening. A second session on Saturday, May 4 includes crop choices for year-round har vests, methods to stretch the growing season and weed and pest control techniques. Other workshops include container gardening on Satur day, May 18, and instructions on nontoxic methods to man age weeds, pests and crop dis eases on Saturday, June 15. All workshops take place at the SnowCap Community Gar den, adjacent to the SnowCap complex at 17805 S.E. Stark St. M ore in fo rm atio n and signups are available by call ing SnowCap at 503-674-8785, extension 19, or em ailing danni @ snowcap.org. H ealth W atch Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS meetings are held every Tuesday at 9 a.m.at the St. Michael's and All Angels Church, 1704 N.E. 43rd Ave. Anyone interested is invited to learn about this weight loss support program which offers information, encouragement, weekly programs, fun contests, discussion and socialization. Cholesterol Profiles — Get the resources to help you keep an eye on your cholesterol and other indicators of heart health. Educational material provided. For more information, call 503-261-6611. Bereavement Support Groups -- Free, safe confidential group meetings for those who have experienced the death of a loved one offered on various nights and locations. For information and registration, call 503-215- 4622. Maternity Water Workout -- Helping new moms regain muscle tone, strength, and flex ibility, all in the support and freedom of the water. Call 503-256-4000 for more informa tion. Senior Aerobics — A low-impact workout geared specifically toward seniors. Call 503- 449-0783 for current schedule. • Red Cross Certification -- The Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross now offers credits to helps professionals maintain licensing or certification. For a cumulative list, visit pdxinfo.net. Empowerment through Relaxation - Free informal meditation classes that address breathing techniques, some gentle ancient African yoga poses and mental balancing techniques. People have left these classes joyful and with a peaceful view of their lives. Call Dr. Marcelitte Faillaat 503-228-6140. Tenderfoot Care — Treat your feet with a soak, nail trim , buffing and m assage from a licensed nurse at one o f six clinics or at your home. Call 503-251-6303 for more information. Cancer Resource Center — Providence St. Vincent M edical Center and the Am eri can Red Cross have joined forces to create the first in-hospital resource center pro viding books, printed m aterial, com puter access and m ore for individuals and fam i lies dealing with cancer. The center is open M onday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4p.m . Lead Poisoning Prevention - Learn how to protect your family from lead poisoning. Ideal for folks in live in older homes with children or pregnant women. Qualified par ticipants receive a free kit of safety and testing supplies. Call 503-284-6827. Parenting Classes — Newborns don’t come with instruction manuals but parents and parents-to-be can learn about a variety of to p ic s fro m pain and c h ild b irth to breastfeeding to infant CPR and much more. For a schedule of events, call 503-574-6595 or visit: providence.org/classes. Families with Mental Illness ~ A free, 12- week course for people whose family mem bers live with mental illness is offered at Emanuel Hospital, Mt. Hood Medical Center and Providence Medical Center. The course has been described as “life-changing” by former participants. Registration is required by calling 503-203-3326. Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets the first Wednesday at 4 p.m. to 5 :30 p.m. and the third W ednesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 503- 256-4000. Cardiac-Rehab Exercises - A medically supervised exercise program for people deal ing with heart conditions. For information, call503-251-6260. Stroke Alert Screening -- Check your ca rotid arteries with a painless ultrasound to assess your risk. Fee $40. To schedule a screening, call 503-251-6137. M anaging Chronic Hepatitis C -- Third W ednesday o f each month at 5 p.m. The informative session is led by a registered nurse to help you manage side effects of medications and dosage preparations and administration; doctor referral required. To register, call503-251-6313. 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