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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.

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: September 8 or November 3, 2007
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Regency Medical Center Wellness Classroom, 101 Avenue O, S.E., Winter Haven
Fee: $30.00 includes course materials, snacks and beverages.
To register for this class, please call (863) 291-6705

Balance Screening
If you are experiencing loss of balance or fear of falling that has begun to limit your activities, this screening may be helpful to you. The session is run by a physical therapist and will provide information on what balance is and how your brain controls this important function, a screening of your balance ability and some suggestions on improving it.
Dates: September 13, 2007, October 18, 2007 or November 15, 2007
Time: Two sessions 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Gill Jones Rehabilitation Conference Room, 3425 Lake Alfred Road, Winter Haven

Building Better Bones
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 the Regency Medical Center and Outpatient Rehabilitation.
Dates: October 18 and 25, 2007
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Regency Medical Center Classroom A, 101 Avenue O, S.E., Winter Haven
Fee: $20.00 includes reference handbook and bone healthy refreshments.

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 Tuesday evenings in January, April, and October. Call (863) 297-1706 for dates and times.

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 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.

55 Alive Mature Driving Course
The course is given in two separate sessions over a two-day period. Each class lasts about 4 hours. You must attend both days to be awarded a certificate of completion. Trained volunteer instructors teach the classes.
Dates: August 20 & 21, 2007
September 17 & 18, 2007
October 15 & 16, 2007
November 19 & 20, 2007
Time: 8:30 AM — 12:30 PM
Where: Gill Jones Building Conference Room,
3425 Lake Alfred Road (Hwy 17 North), Winter Haven, Florida 33881
Fee: $10.00/person
For more information and to register for a class, please call the AARP Instructor: Mr. Ernie Conte, 4901 Willowbrook Circle, Winter Haven, FL 33884 (863) 324-6887.