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520 SW 3rd Ave., P ortland, O R 97204
C ardiac-R ehab E xercises - A m edically su­
pervised exercise program for people dealing with
heart conditions. For inform ation, call 503-251 -
6260.
503-796-9250
A full service flower
experience
C ori S tew art—
Owner, Operator
’ Birthdays
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Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm
Saturday 9am til 2pm.
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email: avalonflowers@msn.com
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Stroke A lert Screening — C heck your carotid
arteries with a painless ultrasound to assess your
risk. Fee $40. To schedule a screening, call 503-
251-6137.
Sm oke-Free Support G roup - M eets M on­
days, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For inform ation, call 503-
256-4000.
O steoporosis Screening - An ultrasound bone
density screening with personalized education;
fee $30. To schedule an appointm ent, call 503-
261-6611.
Family Caregiver Support Group - This topic-
oriented group offers a safe place to discuss the
stresses, challenges and rew ards o f providing
care to an older relative or friend. M eets the first
Thursday o f each m onth at 3 p.m. at Legacy Good
Samaritan Hospital.
October I, 2014
ing techniques, som e gentle ancient A frican
yoga poses and m ental balancing techniques.
People have left these classes joyful and w ith a
peaceful view o f their lives. Call Dr. M arceline
Failla a t503-228-6140.
T enderfoot C are — T reat your feet w ith 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.
C ancer R esource C enter - Providence St.
Vincent M edical C enter and the A m erican Red
C ross have joined forces to create the first in-
hospital resource center providing books, printed
material, com puter access and m ore for indi­
viduals and fam ilies dealing with cancer. The
center is open M onday through Thursday, 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Lead P oisoning Prevention - L earn how to
protect your family from lead poisoning. Ideal for
folks in live in older hom es with children or
pregnant women. Qualified participants receive
a free kit of safety and testing supplies. Call 503-
284-6827.
Free Body B asics — This physician recom ­
mended class is appropriate for all ages and health
conditions. Plan to attend this one-session class
and learn the simple guidelines for safe exercises,
including stretching. Call 503-256-4000to regis­
ter.
P arenting C lasses — N ew borns d o n ’t com e
w ith instruction m anuals but parents and par­
ents-to-be can learn about a variety o f topics
from pain and childbirth to breastfeeding to
infant C PR and m uch more. For a schedule o f
events, call503-574-6595 or visit: providence.org/
classes.
Take O ff Pounds Sensibly — TO PS m eetings
are held eveiy Tuesday at 9 a.m.at the St. M ichael’s
and A ll A ngels Church, 1704 N.E. 43rd Ave.
A nyone interested is invited to learn about this
w eight loss support program w hich offers infor­
m ation, encouragem ent, w eekly program s, fun
contests, discussion and socialization.
M a n a g in g C h ron ic H ep a titis C - T hird
W ednesday o f each m onth at 5 p.m . T he
in fo rm ativ e session is led by a reg istered
nurse to help you m anage side effects o f
m edications and dosage p reparations and a d ­
m inistration; docto r referral required. T o reg ­
ister, call 503-251-6313.
C holesterol Profiles - G et the resources to
help you keep an eye on your cholesterol and other
indicators o f heart health. E ducational m aterial
provided. F or m ore inform ation, call 503-261-
6611.
B etter B reathers - A n asthm a educational
support group m eets on the 1 st Tuesday o f the
m onth from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at A dventist
M edical Center. For inform ation, call 503-251 -
6830.
B ereavem ent Support G roups - Free, safe
confidential group m eetings for those who have
experienced the death o f a loved one offered on
various nights and locations. For inform ation and
registration, call 503-215-4622.
Pow erful Tools F or C aregivers — 6-w eek
educational series designed to help fam ily
caregivers take care o f them selves w hile caring
for relatives or friends with chronic illness. Class
size is lim ited, and registration is required. Call
503-413-8018.
M aternity W ater W orkout - H elping new
moms regain muscle tone, strength, and flexibility,
all in the support qnd freedom o f the w ater. Call
503-256-4000for more information.
Senior A erobics—A low-impact workout geared
specifically tow ard seniors. Call 503-449-0783
for current schedule.
Red C ross C ertification - The O regon Trail
C hapter Red Cross now offers credits to helps
professionals maintain licensing or certification.
For a cum ulative list, visit pdxinfo.net. *
E m pow erm ent through R elaxation - Free
inform al m editation classes that address breath­
L eg A lert Screening — C heck for peripheral
arterial disease w ith this safe, sim ple screening
using ankle and arm blood pressure. The fee is
$40. T o schedule an appointm ent, call 503-251-
6137.
H eart T alk Support G roup - M eets on the
second M onday o f each month; from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. For more information, call 503-251 -6260.
C hronic Pain Support G roup - M eets the
first W ednesday at 4 p.m . to 5:30 p.m . and the
third W ednesday o f each m onth, from 7 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. For m ore inform ation, call 503-256-
4000.