To attend the current health related classes available at Winter Haven Hospital and the Regency Medical Center, you must pre-register by calling the Winter Haven Hospital Health Connection at (863) 291-6705 or (800) 416-6705.

Balance Series
If you are experiencing loss of balance or fear of falling that has begun to limit your activities, this balance series may help you. The classes will give you information and coping skills to improve your balance. This 4 week class incorporates education on what is balance, causes of loss of balance and instruction on what you can do to maintain your balance. Posture, strength and flexibility can influence your standing, equilibrium and walking. Physical and Occupational therapists will instruct you in a progressive program which you can continue at home.
Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 4, 11, 18, 24, 2006
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Gill Jones Rehabilitation Center, 3425 Lake Alfred Road, Winter Haven
Fee: $30.00 including handouts.
To register for this class, please call (863) 291-6705

Babysitting Training
This class teaches safety, accident prevention, handling emergencies and how to be a responsible babysitter. For young people ages 11-16. Space is limited, so call early.
Dates: February 11, 2006; June 13, 2006; June 29, 2006
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Regency Medical Center Classroom, Winter Haven
Fee: $30.00 includes course materials, snacks and beverages.
To register for this class, please call (863) 291-6705

Building Better Bones
For women and men of all ages, this 2-part class provides the tools to build better bones and lessen the damaging effects of osteoporosis. Includes the disease process, nutrition, medical management and exercise. Presented by Winter Haven Hospital’s Regency Medical Center and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services.
Dates: March 2 and 9, 2006
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Regency Medical Center Classroom, Winter Haven
Fee: $20.00 includes reference notebook and bone-healthy refreshments.
To register for this class, please call (863) 291-6705

Sage-ing Workshops
Sage-ing workshops help us to realize that our later years can be a time of growth, joy and purpose.
• Cherishing each year of life experience
• Affirming that our elder years are a time of continued growth
• Realizing our potential
• Reaping the harvest of a lifetime
• Envisioning a positive model for growing older
• Restoring the health of our families and our communities
• Sharing elder wisdom
Activities are planned and organized by Chuck Warren, Coordinator of the Sage-ing Program at Winter Haven Hospital. Chuck is also a Sage-ing leader with the Spiritual Eldering Institute of Boulder, Colorado. If you are interested in learning more about these workshops, please call Chuck at 292-4124. Most programs are free, however, seating is limited, so we ask that you call and reserve a seat. For more information and to receive a newsletter giving dates and times of the activities, please call (863) 291-6705 or 1-800-416-6705.

Total Joint Replacement
For any individual considering or scheduled for total joint replacement, this class teaches expectations pre and post surgery, i.e. pain, exercise, length of stay, equipment and follow up care. Class is taught by Orthopedic nurses and Occupational and Physical therapists.
Date: First and Third Tuesday of every month
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Where: Swann 6 Day Room, Winter Haven Hospital
For more information about this program, please call, Robin Testerman at 297-1806.

Living With Diabetes
A four-week course including an overview of diabetes, meal planning, self-blood glucose monitoring,
awareness of complications, and dealing with stress.
Dates: Four Wednesdays of each month
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Education Classrooms
Fee: $25.00
To register for this class or for more information, call (863) 297-1706. Evening classes are also available Thursday evenings in January, April, July and October. Call (863) 297-1706 for dates and times.