Witham Health Services announces community opportunities for August

 

In August, Witham Health Services will host support groups and community education classes, as well as a blood drive, a sale in its retail shops, and fundraisers led by its volunteer organization.

Support Groups and Education

Witham will host the following support groups and community education classes in August. The support groups are free unless indicated. For more information, visit www.witham.org/classes-and-support-groups.

• The Breastfeeding Support Group meets weekly on Mondays (except holidays) from 10-11 a.m. in the VIP Dining Room (2605 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon) and gives mothers the opportunity to meet and discuss their breastfeeding needs in a group setting with other mothers. Meetings are facilitated by a board-certified lactation consultant. Individual breastfeeding support with a lactation consultant is also available. For individual pricing and to schedule an appointment, call 765-485-8411.
• Birth Days and Beyond, a free prenatal education program, will be held on Saturday, August 1, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and includes sessions on childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care education. Choose to attend all day or pick the sessions designed for your stage of pregnancy. Please call 765-485-8411 for more information. Registration is available online at Witham.org/classes-and-support-groups. Classes are held in the North Pavilion, Entrance B in the Jack Jones Community Room (2705 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon). Virtual options are also available.
• The Alzheimer’s Support Group for those who care for individuals living with Alzheimer's will meet on Tuesday, August 18, at 6 p.m. in the VIP Dining Room (2605 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon).
• The Cancer Support Cooking for Wellness class will be held on Tuesday, August 18, at 1 p.m. at the Boone County Cancer Society (1208 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon). Participants will receive recipes focused on using fresh, nutritionally dense ingredients and samples of every delicious dish. Please call the Boone County Cancer Society at 765-482-2043 to RSVP.
• The Cancer Support Group is for patients living with cancer and for those supporting a loved one with cancer. The group will meet on Monday, August 24, at 6 p.m. at the Boone County Cancer Society (1208 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon). Please call the Boone County Cancer Society at 765-482-2043 for more information.
• Witham's Diabetes Self-Management Class is designed for people with pre-diabetes, diabetes or gestational diabetes. Call the Diabetes Education Department at 765-485-8256 for individualized classes, scheduling and pricing.

Wellness Classes

The Witham Wellness Center will host the following wellness classes in August. Classes are held in the Witham Wellness Center in the South Pavilion on the Witham Main Campus at 2505 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon. Payment can be made in person at the start of class by cash or check. Call the Wellness Department at 765-485-8126 or visit www.witham.org/our-services/wellness for more information.

• The High Intensity Functional Fitness class movements include mobility, functional, plyometric, gymnastics, and Olympic lifts at a challenging heart rate. It’s held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-7:45 a.m. Cost is $5 per class.
• Cardio Boxing features High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) movements combined with boxing movements. It’s held on Mondays and Wednesday from 8:15-8:45 a.m. Cost is $5 per class.
• BeMoved Dance is a dance fitness program for people of all ages and abilities. It’s held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. Cost is $10 per class. 
• Flow Yoga is a great way to center your day with movement and mindful breathing. It’s held on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per class. 
• The free Indoor Cycling and Stretching program is designed to reduce the risk of chronic disease or help manage weight. It’s held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-10:45 a.m.
• Restorative Yoga is a gentle and slow style of yoga that encourages physical, mental and emotional relaxation. It’s held on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. Cost is $15 per class. 
• Rock Steady Boxing 1 & 2 is a non-contact boxing program for people with Parkinson’s Disease. It’s held from 9-10:15 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and is $30 per month for unlimited sessions.
• Rock Steady Boxing 3 & 4 is a non-contact boxing program for people with Parkinson’s Disease. It’s held from 10-11 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and is $30 per month for unlimited sessions.
• SilverSneakers Classic, a free class designed for those 65 or older, uses a chair for seated support while listening to music, moving and having fun. It’s held from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mondays.
• SilverSneakers Chair Yoga, a free class designed for those 65 or older, calms the mind and body with seated mediation and gentle stretching. It’s held from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesdays.
• SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit, a free class designed for those 65 or older, increases cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a seated/standing circuit workout. It’s held from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursdays.
• Tai Chi for Health (Beginners and Advanced) improves flexibility, muscular strength, fitness and balance. It’s held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. Cost is $5 per class.

Blood Drive

Witham Health Services will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, August 25, from 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in the North Pavilion Conference Room on the main Lebanon campus at 2605 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome. To schedule a time, visit: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11629286.

Volunteer Organization Fundraisers

The Witham Volunteer Organization will host two fundraising events in August, with proceeds supporting the Witham Volunteer Scholarship Program and various fund-the-need initiatives for Witham.

Jawbone BBQ will visit the ER entrance at 2605 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon on Thursday, August 6, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., offering lunch options.

The Witham Volunteer Organization will host its annual Dine to Donate fundraiser in partnership with Dairy Queen of Lebanon on Monday, August 11, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., at the Dairy Queen located at 2005 N. Lebanon Street.

Summer Sale

Visit the Waterfall’s Edge Gift Shop and Pavilion Boutique August 12-15 and spend $25 or more to be entered into a drawing to win a floral stainless steel travel mug or a ceramic coffee mug. The drawing will be held at the close of business on Friday, August 15. You do not need to be present to win. Customers who spend $50 or more will receive a gift certificate for 25% off their next purchase (some exclusions apply).

About Witham

Witham Health Services is an independent county health system established in 1915 through a monetary gift from Flavius J. Witham. Our desire is to provide exceptional and easy experiences to all we serve and improve health through genuine care and unwavering support. Witham’s main campus in Lebanon, Indiana, includes a 60-bed acute care facility. Witham’s clinics are located in Crawfordsville, Frankfort, Jamestown, Thorntown, and Zionsville, Indiana. In Whitestown, Indiana, at Anson, Witham operates a 24-7 ER and a full array of radiology and laboratory services, as well as primary care, specialty care, and convenient care practices. More information about Witham Health Services can be found at www.witham.org.