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Yakima Valley/Ellensburg
April 2012
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How to Determine if You
Should Move in Retirement
Most of us have fantasized about moving to “paradise” when we retire:
the beach or the hillside that we love or the vacation spot that never
disappoints. But moving in retirement is no small decision, and the best
way to start the process, even if the answers seem obvious, is to ask
yourself, “What would I gain (and lose) by moving?
Weigh the reasons. Many people want to live in a friendly and receptive
place in retirement, such as a small town or walkable neighborhood, where
they can meet new people and make connections.
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What’s to love. Outside of a friendly place, retirees most want to be
around grandchildren or in a place where they can pursue their passions or
even a second career. That means considering what’s around you now and
what a new place has to offer.
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Assess the trade-offs. One of the hardest parts of moving is leaving
family and friends though that may matter less if you’re going to be near
grandchildren or other family or friends who you enjoy. Other parts of
your life that are important, whether it’s a church, museum or fishing hole,
should also be considered in your calculation.
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Establish your network. You’ll also need to build a new support
network if you move so you’ll want to be sure any specific health services
you might need will be readily available and that there are options nearby if
you eventually need assisted living or nursing care.
Take the temperature. Consider whether your personality will fit in with
a possible retirement destination. The energy level of the place and the
proximity of your neighbors could impact how content you are in your new
home.
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Being local. Be realistic about your chance for fitting in with your new
surroundings, especially if you’re moving to small town from a big city. Most
likely you’ll find yourself hanging out with other retirees from the same area
of the country you moved from.
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Ready to join. If you want to fit in, you’ll need to be ready to
join groups -- such as a religious institution, social group or volunteer
organization -- to meet people with similar interests.
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SEMINARS/CLASSES/EVENTS/MEETINGS
WEEKLY
YAKIMA: The YMCVA is now offering
the Healthways Silver Sneakers
program. The YMCVA offers various
land and water classes for active older
adults p,us full access to our fitness
facility. For questions call Tressa
Shockley at (509) 248-1202
YAKIMA: “Hearing Testing” 11:00 am.
Second Tuesday of the month. By
appointment. Free. Call (509) 5756166
WEDNESDAY
ELLENSBURG: “Diabetes and Diet”
4:30-5:30 pm. A 1-hour class that talks
about why you should check your
MONDAY
blood sugar, how diabetes medications
ELLENSBURG: “Diabetes and Diet”
work, and why exercise and foot care
9:00-10:00 AM A 1-hour class that
are important. Held at Kittitas Valley
talks about why you should check your Community Hospital conference room
blood sugar, how diabetes medications or health library. To register or for
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work, and why exercise and foot care questions please call (509) 962-7373
are important. Held at Kittitas Valley
Community Hospital conference room YAKIMA: “Blood Pressure Checking”
or health library. To register or for
9:00-11:30 am. First & Third
questions please call (509) 962-7373 Wednesdays of the month at the
Harman Center 101 N 65th. Free. For
YAKIMA: “SHIBA Insurance
information call (509) 575-6166
Ellensburg
Counseling” 10:00 am-Noon. Fourth
Monday of the month. To be held at
YAKIMA: “Blood Sugar Testing” No
the Harman Center 101 N 65th. For an fasting necessary. Does not take the
& HEARING AID CENTER
appointment
call (509)
574-1934
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TUESDAY
MONDAY & WEDNESDAYS
CLE ELUM: “Diabetes and Diet” Noon- YAKIMA: “Seated Tai Chi” 10:30-11:30
1:00 pm A 1-hour class that talks about at the Springs, 302 S 10th Ave. For
why you should check your blood
information call (509) 574-3300. Also
sugar, how diabetes medications work, from 2:00-3:00 at Lakeview Spine
and why exercise and foot care are
Therapy, 1470 16th Ave. Call (509)
important. Held at Cle Elum Medical
574-6050. Come try a gentle exercise
Center, 201 Alpha Way. To register or program based on the martial art, Tai
for questions please call (509) 962chi. We will be moving through a gentle
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sequence that is designed to promote
improvements in posture, balance,
pain management and sharpening
mental concentration. And it is a class
done in your chair so everyone can
do it! October 3-31, November 2-30
$40 for 8 sessions and the 9th one
is free. and December 5-14. $40 for
3 sessions and the 4th one is free.
Registration is necessary, please call
the location of your choice.
MONDAYS & FRIDAYS
YAKIMA: Tai Chi-test your body to
a gentle & relaxing workout at the
Harman Center 65th & Summitview,
9:30-10:30 am. 1 session/wk $10,
2 sessions/wk $15. Sponsored by
Memorial Hospital’s Third Ae program.
To register call (509) 575-6166
CLE ELUM: “Meters, Meds, and More”
11:00 am-Noon. A 1-hours class that
covers healthy eating for diabetes and
weight control, how to control portions,
and carbohydrate identification and
counting. To be held in the Cle Elum
Medical Center, 201 Alpha Way. Preregistration and physician referral
required. For information and to
register call (509) 962-7373
YAKIMA: “Diabetes Screenings” 8:0010:00 am on Tuesdays at Memorial
Hospital’s Diabetes Prevention and /
Control, 2811 Tieton Drive. . in Yakima.
For the most accurate results, do not
eat or drink anything for 8-12 hours
prior to the screening. Fee: $5 ($3 for
Memorial Third Age members). For
information and to register call (509)
249-5302
YAKIMA: “Coming of Age With Aging
Loved Ones” Sponsored by Memorial
Hospital’s Third Age at the Harman
Center, 65th & Summitview, Tuesdays
6:00-8:00 pm No Charge. Different
subjects each week.
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Seminars / Retirement Article
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Personal style. Retires who relocate tend to be more assertive,
more aggressive and more likely to have been managers or decisionmakers. But that strong personality may not play so well in a new
community.
Dollars and sense. Sometimes retirement finances dictate a move
because your current home is just too expensive for a long retirement.
Odds are, your retirement will last longer than you expect.
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Downsizing your life. If you’re going to need equity from your
current home in retirement, you’ll need to be sure you can downsize
enough in a move to free up sufficient equity. If that will require being
farther from town than you like or accepting far less space, you’ll need to
decide if the tradeoff is worth it.
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Other options. If you will be looking for an active adult community
or a community where you can move from independent living to assisted
living, if necessary, you’ll want to be sure that such a place exists and that
it’s in a neighborhood reasonably near other places you’ll want to be.
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Do the math. There are several websites that will help you figure
out differences in cost of living and amenities, including www.factfinder2.
census.gov/, www.retirementliving.com and www.bestplaces.net.
What not to do. Don’t assume your choices are limited. With some
homework and an open mind, you may be able to find a way to stay in
your community or you may find exactly what you want somewhere else.
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Don’t be unrealistic. Small towns may seem very romantic when
you think about where you want to be, but the reality could be quite
different. You need to be sure that the lifestyle and the financial costs are
a good fit for you.
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Don’t forget to breathe. Changing homes can be jarring in the
best of time and don’t take for granted that a move in retirement can
be particularly unsettling when thrown into the mix of adjusting to new
routines and new roles and ironing out new wrinkles in relationships.
YAKIMA: “Dash Diet” 8:00-9:00 am
and 3:00-4:00 pm. Discover how
healthy eating lowers blood pressure
and cholesterol, and improves your
heart health. Held at Memorial
Hospital’s Rehabilitation & Wellness
Center, 406 S 30th Ave, 2nd Floor. No
charge, no registration necessary
YAKIMA: “Exercised Breathing”
8:00-9:00 am and 3:00-4:00 pm.
Breathing purposefully helps regulate
heart rate, blood pressure, and your
psychological response to physical and
emotional. Held at Memorial Hospital’s
Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, 406
S 30th Ave, 2nd Floor. No charge, no
registration necessary.
YAKIMA: “Blood Pressure Control”
8:00-9:00 am and 3:00-4:00 pm.
Explore the risk factors of high
blood pressure, otherwise known as
the “silent Killer” Held at Memorial
Hospital’s Rehabilitation & Wellness
Center, 406 S 30th Ave, 2nd Floor. No
charge, no registration necessary
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APRIL 3-YAKIMA: “Diabetes Blood
Sugar and Foot Screenings” 8:0010:00 am. For most accurate blood
sugar screening results, do not et
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
or drink anything 89-12 ours prior to
YAKIMA: “Zumba Gold” 8:15-9:00 am, screening. Sponsored by memorial
Every Tuesday. Sponsored by Yakima Hospital at the Center for Diabetes
YMCA, 5 N Naches Ave. $20 member, Prevention and Control, 2811 Tieton
$30 non members. For information call Dr., Lower Level. $5. No registration
(509) 248-1202
needed. (509) 249-5243
WEDNESDAY
ELLENSBURG: “Meters, Meds,
and More” First Wednesday of each
month, 9:00-10:00 am. A 1-hour
class that covers healthy eating for
diabetes and weight control, how to
control portions, and carbohydrate
identification and counting. To be held
at Kittitas Valley Community Hospital,
upstairs conference room or in the
KVCH Community Health Library.
Pre-registration and physician referral
required. To register or for quetions
please call (509) 962-7373
APRIL 3-YAKIMA: Heart Healthy
Eating Part I” 12:15 pm Including a
variety in healthy food choices is one
of the most effective ways to reduce
cholesterol, blood pressure, and
maintain a healthy weight. This class
covers nutritional guidelines supported
by leading health organizations. It
will help you take positive steps to a
healthy lifestyle. Sponsored by Yakima
Regional HOspital in the Medical
Office Building. Free. For information
call (573-3592.
YAKIMA: “Better Breathers Club”
Support group for individuals and
families with lung disease. 1:00-2:30
pm at Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation
and Wellness Center, 406 S 30th Ave.
No charge. For information call (509)
576-7650
APRIL 5-YAKIMA: “Sound SleepSound Rest” 12:00-2:00 pm. Have
trouble sleeping? Feel anxious,
stressed or depressed? These are all
common reactions for cancer patients
and tier caregivers. Sponsored by
Memorial Hospital at North Star Lodge.
(509) 574-3441 [email protected]
YAKIMA: “Ice Cream Social For
Seniors” Presented by Rexford Manor
Retirement Community, 1010 N 34th
Ave. for additional information contact
Colleen Collins at (509) 248-7768
CALENDAR
APRIL 3-YAKIMA: “Care Facilities:
Their Spectrum of Care” 6:007:30 pm. Living Care Retirement
Community. Sponsored by Yakima
Memorial Hospital’s Coming of Age
program at the Harman Center, 65th &
Summitview. For additional information
call Linda Henjum (509) 577-5015
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APRIL 9-YAKIMA: “Coping With
Chronic Pain” 12:00 pm. At this class,
you will learn practical strategies for
improving your quality of life, even
while suffering from chronic pain.
Sponsored by Yakima Regional
Hospital in the ICCU Conference
Room. Free! For information and to
register call (509) 573-3592 or visit
www.yakimaregional.com
APRIL 9-YAKIMA: “Getting the Most
From Your Inhalers” 12:15. This class
will help you understand the proper
handling, use, and care of various
inhalers. Presented by Tom Utigard,
RRT and Shirley Payne, RRT, RRTNPS, RPFT, ABDA-D. Sponsored
by Yakima Regional Hospital in the
ICCU Conference Room. Free! For
information and to register call (509)
573-3592 or visit
www.yakimaregional.com
APRIL 9-YAKIMA: “Be Smart About
Stress!” 1:00 pm. Life is stressful.!
This class will introduce you to 15
different relaxation states, and, even
better, several approaches to creating
them. Sponsored by Yakima Regional
Hospital in the ICCU Conference
Room. Free! For information and to
register call (509) 573-3592 or visit
www.yakimaregional.com
APRIL 10-YAKIMA: “Diabetes Blood
Sugar and Foot Screenings” 8:0010:00 am. For most accurate blood
sugar screening results, do not et
or drink anything 89-12 ours prior to
screening. Sponsored by memorial
Hospital at the Center for Diabetes
Prevention and Control, 2811 Tieton
Dr., Lower Level. $5. No registration
needed. (509) 249-5243
APRIL 10-YAKIMA: “Coming of Age:
How do You Sleep?” 6:00-7:30 pm.
No charge, no registration required.
Sponsored by Memorial Hospital’s
Third Age program at the Harman
Center. (509) 577-5015
APRL 10-YAKIMA: “Diabetes-Sure
Start Class for Beginners” 1”004:00 pm. A dynamic three hour
class designed to get you started on
managing your diabetes with topics
such as blood sugar monitoring. Each
participant will receive a personalized
meal plan and class materials.
Sponsored by Memorial Hospital at
their Community Education Center.
Fee: $70. Most insurance companies
will reimburse you for the cost of the
class. (509) 249-5243
APRIL 10-YAKIMA: “How Do Yo
Sleep?” 6:00-7:30 pm. Speaker: Susan
Rausch, Md, Phd, Sleep Center at
Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by
Yakima Memorial Hospital’s Coming
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of Age program at the Harman Center,
65th & Summitview. For additional
information call Linda Henjum (509)
577-5015
APRIL 17-YAKIMA: “Diabetes Blood
Sugar and Foot Screenings” 8:0010:00 am. For most accurate blood
sugar screening results, do not et
or drink anything 89-12 ours prior to
APRIL 10-YAKIMA: “Heart Healthy
screening. Sponsored by memorial
Eating Part II” 12:15 pm. This class will Hospital at the Center for Diabetes
be a continuation of Part 1 to include Prevention and Control, 2811 Tieton
understanding label facts and foods/
Dr., Lower Level. $5. No registration
products marked at ‘functional’ (ie
needed. (509) 249-5243
omega 3 fats, phytonutrients, plan
stanols/sterols, prebiotics, probiotics, APRIL 16-ELLENSBURG: “Selfantioxidants, etc.) Sponsored by
Management Diabetes Classes”
Yakima Regional Hospital in the
9:00-12:00 pm. Jump-start your
Medical Office Building. Free. Must
understanding of diabetes by joining
take part 1 first. For information call
a KVCH class. The 3-hour class
(509) 573-3592
has been designed for anyone living
with diabetes or pre-diabetes and
APRIL 11-YAKIMA: “Medication
provides an introduction to the selfEducation & Drug Safety” 12:00management of diabetes. Class
1:30 pm. MEDS is your chance for a
covers understanding diabetes and
personal consultation with a licensed prevention, treatment and medications,
pharmacist. Please call (509) 577Exercise, foot care, sick day
5015 to reserve an appointment time management, eating for blood sugar
with a pharmacist. Please bring all
control and health and making sense
prescriptions and over-the-counter
of blood sugar numbers and glucose
medications and supplements you
monitors. Sponsored by Kittitas Valley
are currently taking. Sponsored by
Community Hospital in Conference
Memorial Hospital at the hospital.
Rooms A & B. Insurance bill provided.
For questions and to register call (509)
APRIL 12-YAKIMA: “Yard Sale” 8:00 962-7373
am-1:00 pm This is one you don’t want
to miss. There will be lots of vendors
APRIL 19-ELLENSBURG: “Annual
and many treasures to be found! To be Volunteer Recognition Dinner” 5:50held at the Harman Center, 101 N 65t 7:00 pm at the Kittitas County Event
Ave. For information call (509) 575Center. Free to registered agency
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volunteers, $10 per guest. Hosted
by RSVP and Volunteer Center,
APRIL 12-YAKIMA: “The ABCs of
Ellensburg Adult Activity Center,
Diabetes” 12:15. Diabetes is such
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital,
an important risk factor for heart
Hearthstone Cottage, Royal Vista Care
attack that it is often referred to as
Center, Dry Creek Assisted Living,
another name for heart disease.
Hospice and Dispute Resolution
Type 2 diabetes puts you at three
Center. For reservations call: (509)
times the risk for the development
962-4311
of cardiovascular disease and this
class helps you to recognize the
APRIL 19-YAKIMA: “Understanding
signs and symptoms. Sponsored
Your Medications” 12:15 A pharmacist
by Yakima Regional Hospital in the
will help answer your medication
ICCU Conference Room. Free! For
questions with regard to problems
information and to register call (509)
frequently encountered, how to make
573-3592 or visit www.yakimaregional. your prescription dollar count and how
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to keep all your medications straight.
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Sponsored by Yakima Regional
Hospital in the ICCU Conference
Room. Free! For information and to
register call (509) 573-3592 or visit
www.yakimaregional.com
APRIL 21-ELLENSBURG: “Free
document Shred Day. 11:00 am-3:00
pm. Kittitas County Solid Waste,
Ellensburg Safely Shred your old
documents. A fraud protection safety
and recycling event hosted by RSVP
and Volunteer Center of Kittitas
County. Held in conjunction with the
Earth Day Celebration at the same
location. For information contact: (509)
962-4311
APRIL 21-ELLENSBURG: “Free
Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
11:00 am-3:00 pm. Kittitas County
Solid Waste, Ellensburg Sheriff Office
on hand to safely dispose your old
prescriptions. A community safety
and environmental event hosted by
RSVP and Volunteer Center and the
Kittitas County Sheriff Office. Held
in conjunction with the Earth Day
Celebration at the same location. For
information call (509) 962-4311
APRIL 24-YAKIMA: “Heart Basics”
12:15 pm This class is designed to
give you an understanding of cardiac
risk factors and ways to reduce
them, signs and symptoms of a heat
attack, and the importance of early
detection and treatment. Sponsored
by Yakima Regional Hospital in the
ICCU Conference Room. Free! For
information and to register call (509)
573-3592 or visit www.yakimaregional.
com
APRIL 24-YAKIMA: “Diabetes Blood
Sugar and Foot Screenings” 8:0010:00 am. For most accurate blood
sugar screening results, do not et
or drink anything 89-12 ours prior to
screening. Sponsored by memorial
Hospital at the Center for Diabetes
Prevention and Control, 2811 Tieton
Dr., Lower Level. $5. No registration
needed. (509) 249-5243
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APRL 24-YAKIMA: “Diabetes-Sure
Start Class for Beginners” 1”004:00 pm. A dynamic three hour
class designed to get you started on
managing your diabetes with topics
such as blood sugar monitoring. Each
participant will receive a personalized
meal plan and class materials.
Sponsored by Memorial Hospital at
their Community Education Center.
Fee: $70. Most insurance companies
will reimburse you for the cost of the
class. (509) 249-5243
MAY 1-ELLENSBURG: “Kittitas Valley
Coming of Age” 7:00-8:30 pm Tending
your brain garden: Keeping mentally
fit as you age with Ralf Greenwald,
Phd Central Washington University.
To be held at Dry Creek Retirement &
Assisted Living 818 W Mountain View.
No charge, no registration required.,
(509) 577-5015
MAY 8-YAKIMA: “Diabetes Blood
Sugar and Foot Screenings” 8:0010:00 am. For most accurate blood
sugar screening results, do not et
APRIL 25-YAKIMA: “Power of
or drink anything 89-12 ours prior to
Attorney/Living Wills” 9:00-10:00 am.
screening. Sponsored by memorial
A sudden change in our health could
Hospital at the Center for Diabetes
necessitate changes in your medical
Prevention and Control, 2811 Tieton
wishes. Discover your options. Classes Dr., Lower Level. $5. No registration
are one hour each, offered at Memorial needed. (509) 249-5243
Hospital’s Institute for heart and
Vascular Health, 403 S 30th Ave, 2nd MAY 8-YAKIMA: “Diabetes-Sure Start
Floor. No charge, open to the public,
Class for Beginners” 1”00-4:00 pm.
no registration required. (509) 576A dynamic three hour class designed
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to get you started on managing your
diabetes with topics such as blood
APRIL 26-YAKIMA: “Principles of
sugar monitoring. Each participant
Exercise” 12:15 pm. This class will
will receive a personalized meal plan
highlight the following areas: exercise, and class materials. Sponsored by
strength training, and flexibility and
Memorial Hospital at their Community
will answer the following questions:
Education Center. Fee: $70. Most
How often should I exercise? How
insurance companies will reimburse
long should I exercise? How do I know you for the cost of the class. (509) 249how hard to exercise? What if I don’t
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even like to exercise? Sponsored
by Yakima Regional Hospital in the
ICCU Conference Room. Free! For
information and to register call (509)
ELLENSBURG
573-3592 or visit www.yakimaregional. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
com
Conducted by Hospice Friends (509)
962-7379
MAY 1-YAKIMA: “Diabetes Blood
Sugar and Foot Screenings” 8:00BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: Kittitas
10:00 am. For most accurate blood
Valley Community Hospital offers
sugar screening results, do not et
compassionate guidance and support
or drink anything 89-12 ours prior to
for those grieving after the loss of a
screening. Sponsored by memorial
loved one. Please call the Hospice
Hospital at the Center for Diabetes
Department to make an appointment.
Prevention and Control, 2811 Tieton
(509) 962-7438
Dr., Lower Level. $5. No registration
needed. (509) 249-5243
CANCER SURVIVOR SUPPORT
GROUP: Guest speakers discuss
cancer prevention, detection and
treatment, as well as cancer research
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SUPPORT GROUPS
and he results of clinical trials. Second
Monday of the month ant Kittitas Valley
Community Hospital Conference
Rooms A & B. Contact Karen Schock
(509) 962-2844
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP:
Meets on the third Tuesday of each
month at 6:30 pm at Kittitas Valley
Community Hospital, 103 S Chestnut.
Contact: Mary Jo Morrissey and Judy
Heesacker (509) 962-7374
SHIBA HELPLINE FOR KITTITAS
COUNTY: Statewide Health Insurance
Benefits Advisors. Volunteers
trained by the Wash. State Office
of the Insurance Commissioner to
help people of all ages with health
insurance related concerns and
questions. Free, confidential and
unbiased information. New volunteers
are always welcome to be trained to
serve in Kitttitas County. Sponsored
by RSVP of Kittitas County. (509) 9624311
YAKIMA
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP:
Alzheimer’s Association Dementia
Support Group meets on the second
Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm.
Located at Living Care, 215 N 40th
Ave in the activity center.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP:
Held in Memorial Hospital’s Classroom
A & B, 2811 Tieton Drive, the third
Friday of every month at 7:00 pm.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:
Meets at Memorial Home Care office
(1019 S 40th Ave) from 5:30-6:30 pm
on the first and third Monday of each
month. For information call (509) 5743600
CARDIAC PATIENT SUPPORT: Meets
on the first Wednesday of each month
from 12:00-1:00 pm at 16th Avenue
Station (1470 N 16th Ave) For specific
dates and times call (509) 574-3300,
ext 3022
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DIABETES DIALOG SUPPORT
GROUPS: Participants take
opportunity to share common
concerns. Screenings the second and
fourth Tuesday of month in Diabetes
and Wound Care in Yakima Valley
Memorial Hospital basement. For
information and to register call (509)
249-5243
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SUPPORT
GROUPS
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
of Kittitas County – RSVP. Engaging
volunteers 55 and older in community
service. 707 N Pearl St., Suite 1. (509)
962-4311. www.rsvp-wa.org
PROSSER
The American Red Cross is looking for
a blood draw chairperson in Prosser.
Chairperson would be responsible for
running and organizing the blood draw.
Duties include opening the doors,
MEMORY CARE SUPPORT GROUP: securing volunteers and putting up
Held every third Thursday at 6:30-8:30 posters announcing the blood draw.
pm at Highgate Senior Living, 5605
Training will be provided. All potential
W Chestnut Ave. (509) 972-4141Fee: volunteers must have a background
Free
check. If you would like more
information please call Sirena at (509)
MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP: 574-1933
Sponsored by Memorial Hospital’s
Third Age program. 3:30-5:00 pm at
TOPPENISH
Living Care Retirement Community,
Toppenish Nursing & Rehab is in
The Village Center Activity Room, 215 need of volunteers willing to donate
B 40th Ave. For information call (509) their time or talent. We would be
853-2504
happy to have musical entertainment
(we have a piano on site) or people
willing to donate time to visit and
read to residents. we would also
like people willing to help with crafts
ELLENSBURG
games, gardening or walks. there
Children’s Activity Museum needs
are opportunities available all day.
volunteers that can sew and mend
For more information please contact
costumes, artists, painters, and
Marketing director Jessica Riggs at
helpers to “tidy up.” Please contact
(509) 865-3955
Angela Martin at (509) 925-6789 or
e-mail [email protected] Yakima Valley Rail and Steam
Museum in Toppenish is looking for
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
volunteers to help out in their gift
Volunteer Department Patient
shop and volunteers to be shop/yard
Assistance Program. A program for
helpers. Museum is open Tuesdays
uninsured and low income patients.
– Saturdays from 10am – 4pm. If you
Located in the KVCH Community
would like more information regarding
Health Library, 603 S Chestnut.
this volunteer opportunity, please call
Monday & Wednesday 1:00-3:00 pm, Sirena 509-574-1933.
Friday 1:00-2:00 pm. Contact (509)
933-7565
UNION GAP
Union Gap Senior Center needs
The Ellensburg Meals on Wheels
volunteers to help on Mondays &
program is looking for a regular
Thursdays. Volunteers are needed to
volunteer to deliver meals on Tuesday help in the kitchen setting up lunch
and Thursdays from 11:00 am to Noon tables, serve lunch and do dishes.
in the Ellensburg area. If interested call Volunteers are also needed as bingo
Audrey Lyman at (509) 933-3333 or
callers. All potential volunteers
(509) 929-0692
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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must have a criminal background
check done by the agency before
volunteering. For more information,
please contact Sirena 509-574-1933.
SELAH
The Selah SHARES Clothing Bank,
located in the Selah Civic Center
in downtown Selah, is in need of
volunteers. The free clothing bank
operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from noon until 2:00 pm. Volunteers
are asked to work only one 2-hour shift
per month sorting donated clothing
visiting with clients, and straightening
shelves of clothing. For information
contact Sirena Phillips (509) 574-1933
YAKIMA
“DO YOU DRIVE OVER I-90
SNOQUALMIE PASS ON A REGULAR
BASIS? Conservation NW, a
nonprofit organization that protects
and connects wildlife and wild land
from the Washington Coast to British
Columbia s have created a wildlife
monitoring program where we ask
motorists to report wildlife sightings
during their travels across I-90
Snoqualmie Pass. We need volunteers
that regularly drive the pass to report
their sightings. All the information
received from the volunteers and other
motorists will help inform transportation
planning at the pass. Please visit
www.i90wildlifewatch.org for more
information.
AARP Tax-Aid provides free personal
income tax assistance and preparation
to low and moderate income taxpayers
with special attention to those age
60 and older. Counselors, under the
direction of the Local Coordinator,
provide tax assistance and preparation
service to clients. Counselors must
pass the advanced level of the IRS
test to be certified by the IRS for the
purpose of providing tax assistance
in this program and agree to by
singing the IRS Volunteer Standards
of Conduct Form. The tax season is
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (continued)
late January to April 15. Counselors
volunteer at least an average of four
hours a week during the season.
If interested please contact Steve
Loeb (509) 731-4154 or steve@
bankonyakima.com
Duties include receptionists and
volunteers to change water. Contact:
Traci Bennett at (509) 576-6348. Other
volunteer jobs include kitchen help,
coffee bar, greeters, and computer
room. Most shifts are three to four
hours Monday-Saturday. Please
contact Volunteer Coordinator Jane
Davis. (509) 575-6230
you or your group might be interested
in becoming a part of this project.
Contact Jacklyn King or Lisa Hall at
(509) 6956
MCIP (Mentoring Children of
Incarcerated Parents) is looking for
The Compassion Connect event
volunteers to create one-on-one
in conjunction with Yakima Valley
relationships with a child, helping
CityFest is being held the 17th of July,
them build their self-esteem and
2010 at the Sun Dome in Yakima.
Central Washington Disability
motivating them to set goals to work
Compassion Connect would like to
Resources is looking for reading and
towards. Volunteers should plan to
help the homeless community get the mathematics tutors to work with adults give a one year commitment. Potential
services they need. Guides needed
with significant learning disabilities.
mentors must be at least 21 years of
for this rewarding Community event. Tutors will help YVCC students with
age and have a criminal background
Guides would be assisting in getting
disabilities study for their GED exam
check done by the agency before
people in-need to the shuttle to go
and comprehend basic skills classes
volunteering. For more information on
to the dental offices, the exam area
in math and reading. Contact: Patty
this volunteer opportunity, please call
for eye, hearing, physical exams
Jordan, (509) 962-9620 or email
Sirena 509-574-1933.
etc. and to social services for food
[email protected]
stamps, medical etc., to the area for
The Meals on Wheels program is
the blood drive. General assistance. If The Foster Grandparent Program
looking for volunteer drivers for Upper
you would like to help please contact
of Yakima and Kittitas Counties
Yakima County (Selah, Moxee, and
Rosemary-225-9310
needs volunteers willing to assist
West Valley) and Lower Yakima
youth (infant-18 years of age) in their
County (Granger, Grandview, Mabton
The Discovery Shop has 2 volunteer
community. Our volunteers choose
and Sunnyside). Volunteers are
opportunities available. Volunteers are which site and age group they would
needed within the hours of 11:00am to
needed to price household items and like to serve. Activities depend on
1:00pm for 1 to 2 hours per day. There
set up displays Thursday and some
the site and age group they choose.
will be mileage reimbursement. Must
Saturday mornings. Volunteers are
All volunteers work one-on-one
have a clean driving record, insurance,
also needed as cashiers to fill when
or in small groups with the youth
and pass a criminal history background
needed. Training is provided for both who need the most assistance. All
and drug screening. For more
opportunities. If interested, please call potential volunteers must be at least
information regarding this volunteer
Sirena 509-574-1933.
60 years of age and pass a physical
opportunity, please contact Sirena 509wellness exam. They also need to
574-1933.
Habitat for Humanity has two
complete a volunteer application and
opportunities for volunteers. The first
have a criminal background check
Make-A-Wish Foundation of
is to help in the construction of new
Alaska, Montana, Northern Idaho
done before volunteering. For more
houses. Training is hands on on-theand Washington grants wishes to
information please contact Megan
job training. Construction or carpentry Turner/RSVP of Yakima county
children between the ages of 2-1/2knowledge helpful, but not necessary. (509) 965-7100, 1-800-246-2962 or
18 who have life threatening medical
Must be 16 or older and bring own
conditions. Volunteers play a vitally
[email protected]
gloves. The second opportunity is for
important role in the delivery of wishes
general office help. Volunteers are
Gleaning Volunteers Needed! Harvest to eligible Children There are a variety
needed once/twice a week for filing
Against Hunger and Northwest Harvest of volunteer opportunities available.
answer phones, shredding paper.
of Yakima are looking to increase the
For more information contact www.
All volunteers must have a criminal
amounts of local produce for the food northwestwishes.org. To sign-up and
background check. For information call banks in our area by having volunteers receive application materials email
Serena (509) 574-1933
gathering fruit left in orchards/fields
Volunteer Manager Jeni Miller at
after harvest (gleaning). Farmers
[email protected]
and
growers
throughout
the
valley
Harman Center, 101 N 65th, needs
Memorial Hospice offers comfort and
are generously offering gleaning
volunteers in their Health Care room
opportunities. Please consider whether compassion to patients and their
where they provide foot care services.
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families when they need it most. You
can be a part of our team. Volunteers
will assist patient and families living
with a terminal illness. Volunteer
opportunities include: companionship,
transportation, light housekeeping,
yard chores, office support, medication
delivery, life review, special events,
caregiver relief and bereavement. Training is required and conducted by
Memorial’s staff. The next volunteer
training is scheduled for March 14th
and 15th (both days are required),
from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at North Star
Lodge, 808 N. 39th Avenue, Yakima. For more information call Dottie
Hildebrand at 574-3655.
OIC of Washington/Southeast
Community Center is recruiting
volunteers to drive Medicaid clients
to their doctor appointments. All
Volunteers will be reimbursed .51
per mile, and meal reimbursement is
offered for trips that are more than 4
hours long. To qualify you must be
21 years of age and older, have a
clean drivers record (no accidents or
moving violations for past three years)
and have a Washington State Drivers
License and proof of insurance. Drivers must pass a Washington State
Patrol Criminal History background
check as well as an FBI Finger Print
and must have reliable vehicle that will
pass inspection. For more information
about this opportunity please contact
Vernita Adolf or Christina Villarreal at
509-575-6114
Pegasus Project is looking for
sidewalker volunteers to help
out at the Tumbleweed Ranch.
Volunteers are directly responsible
for assisting student horse riders.
Volunteers will walk/jog on the side
of the horse, supporting the rider,
under the supervision of the riding
instructor. Volunteers should have
good communication skills; feel
comfortable around horses and a
ranch environment; and they enjoy
and are comfortable working with
riders with disabilities. Training (TBA)
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will take place in 2 parts. All potential
volunteers will need to have a criminal
background check done by the
agency before volunteering. If you
are interested in helping out with this
worthwhile project, please call Sirena
509-574-1933.
walks, games, crafts, music, dancing
and sharing hobbies. Training will
be provided Volunteers are needed
Tuesdays or Thursdays 10:00-2:00
pm. For more information on this
opportunity contact Sirena (509) 5741933, RSVP of Yakima County
People For People Senior Nutrition
program is in desperate need of the
following volunteers:
•
2 volunteers to help with
packaging home delivered meals for
seniors at the central offices in Union
Gap. Volunteers are needed on
Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am
– 1 pm. •
1 volunteer to help pulling stock
for delivery to kitchens. Volunteer is
needed at the central offices in Union
Gap Monday through Friday from 9:30
am to 12 pm.
•
Volunteer Home delivery drivers
are needed for upper and lower
Yakima Valley. Home delivery drivers
are needed on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday. Volunteers
will deliver hot meals to home bound
seniors from generally between the
hours of 11am – 1pm.
All volunteers must obtain Food
Handler’s Permit (People for People
will pay the fee). Volunteers must
pass background check and substance
abuse check. Additionally, volunteer
drivers must have valid WA State
drivers license, must use their own
vehicles and have insurance. Mileage
reimbursement is available. Persons
interested in volunteering should
contact Debbie Sugden or Jerry
Baldoz at People For People Senior
Nutrition program at 509-426-2601 or
toll free 1-855-426-2601.
The Respite Adult Day Center is
looking for enthusiastic, caring,
responsible individuals to be volunteer
program aides. Volunteers would
provide one-on-one assistance with
elderly clients who have moderate
cognitive or physical deficits.
Volunteers will assist with serving
snacks, serving lunch, exercises,
RSVP of Yakima County is looking for
a diverse group of individuals to serve
as volunteer community educators.
This group of volunteers will present
to professional and community groups
on the topic of senior fall prevention.
If you are concerned about the health
of older adults in our community and
the ability of seniors to age in their own
homes, then this is a great opportunity
to help the fastest growing segment of
our population. For more information
contact Sirena (509) 574-1933
Senior Companions. A volunteer age
55 and older that commits 15-20
hours per week to provide assistance
to at risk elderly and adult individuals
generally living alone. Senior
Companions often are essential
in assisting the individuals to live
independently by taking care of simple
chores, provide transportation, and
contact to the outside world. Senior
Companions receive modest tax-free
stipends, mileage reimbursement,
meal for service, annual medical
examination and additional insurance
while on duty. The Senior Companion
Program gives participants the
opportunity to share lifetime
experiences with other seniors and
join more than 10,000 older Americans
who are a part of the National Senior
Service Corps. Contact the Senior
Companion Program office in Yakima
at (509) 965-7100. If interested in
the program you must meet income
eligibility requirements and be at least
55 years of age. Thank you for your
interest in volunteering with the Senior
Companion Program.
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The Senior Companion Program is
in need of low-income elders age
60 and older to provide loving care
and support to other seniors who are
isolated n their living setting in all parts
of the Yakima Valley. Volunteers will
need to undergo a background check
as well as numerous hours of preservice training. Qualified volunteers
receive a stipend, mileage and meal
reimbursements and insurance.
Interested individuals are asked to call
Jael Torres, Area Coordinator at (509)
965-7100 for more information.
SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance
Benefit Advisors) is looking for
volunteers to educate consumers
about their rights & options regarding
prescription drug access, health
insurance and access to health care,
so they can make informed decisions. Hours are flexible and can be done
from home. Volunteers should be
interested in helping people; doing
some public presentations; have basic
computer skills; be interested in health
care; have patience, compassion and
enjoys a challenge. Training will be
provided. For more information on
becoming a SHIBA, call Deborah 509574-1932.
Toppenish Community Hospital, 502 W
4th Ave is looking for members of their
team of committed, caring volunteers.
Need people person who is bi-lingual
in English and Spanish. Please call
Kathy DeGooyer (509) 575-5194 or
visit www.yakimalregional.com
require. For information please contact potential volunteers must complete a
Sirena (509) 574-1933
criminal background check done by
the agency before volunteering. For
Vision for Independence Center (VIC) more information on Volunteer Chore
is looking for a volunteer greeter. Services and how you can help, call
Volunteers will greet the patient
Sirena 509-574-1933.
as they arrive for their low vision
evaluation; review patient’s paperwork Wellness House is looking for a
with them and answer phone as
volunteer for Thursday & Friday from
needed. Interested volunteers need to 10:00 am-1:00 pm pm to work at the
have legible handwriting; a pleasant & reception desk answering phones,
cheery personality; and ability to carry greeting clients and performing other
on an interesting conversation with a
duties that may be required by the
stranger. Volunteers should also feel staff. Good computer skills are a plus.
comfortable around people with vision for more information please contact
loss, mobility issues and the elderly. Eunice Koeppe at eunice@wellnessKnowledge of medical terms helpful. house.org or (509) 575-6686
For more information on this volunteer
opportunity, please call Sirena 509Wynwood of Yakima is looking for
574-1933
volunteers to work in their residents
arras that include: crafts, baking, nail
Volunteer Chore Services is looking
salon, board games and then a “wild
for volunteers to help provide basic
card” volunteering opportunity where
in-home assistance to low-income
the person responds to the need of
elders and adults with disabilities
the day or week, group or individual.
to enable them to continue living
Interested individuals need to pick up
safely, independently and with dignity
a one page background release, wait
in their own homes. Volunteers
week for the check to clear, complete
help build wheelchair ramps;
an application and then you are ready
provide transportation to doctor’s
to go! Volunteering is very rewarding,
appointments, grocery shopping
lots of wonderful people and staff call
and other such errands; and also
Wynwood their home and home away
to provide light housekeeping. All
from home and most likely a volunteer
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Yakima Food Bank is in need of
volunteers on Thursdays from
noon-2:00 pm to help prepare food
for distribution. Volunteers under
supervision will bag bulk foods (beans, WE PUBLISH THE SENIOR PAGES FOR THESE AREAS:
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (continued)
will reap profound benefits by giving
their time and energy. Contact
Kathleen Parry, Life Enrichment
Coordinator, Wynwood of Yakima
Brookdale Senior Living (509)l 9650111 [email protected]
from your home. Advocate training,
beginning February 23rd, is mandatory
and, once completed, will help you
provide responsive and effective
advocacy to survivors of sexual assault
and victims of crime. The training will
be held at Comprehensive Mental
Yakima Food Bank is in need of
Health. Build your skills, enhance
volunteers on Thursdays from
your resume and have a rewarding
noon – 2pm to help prepare food
experience by becoming an advocate. for distribution. Volunteers under
Call Kim Foley at 576-4326 for more
supervision will bag bulk foods (beans, information regarding core training.
rice, oatmeal) into family size portions;
stock distribution tables, removing
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packaging, etc.; review perishable
Center is looking for Travel
product to remove items unfit for
Ambassador volunteers. Volunteers
distribution; sort miscellaneous product would help travelers find events and
into similar types of product; and
activities in the Yakima Valley, assist
other duties as time permits or needs with customer purchases and keeping
require. For more information, please information racks and gift shop
contact Sirena 509-574-1933
stocked. Volunteers needed May thru
September Mondays-Friday 1:00-5:00
Yakima Regional Hospital, 110 S. 9th pm and Sunday 11:00 am-2:00 pm.
Ave. is looking for members of their
For more information regarding this
team of committed, caring volunteers. volunteer opportunity please contact
Need people person who is bi-lingual Sirena Phillips (509) 574-2933
in English and Spanish. Please call
Kathy DeGooyer (509) 575-5194 or
Volunteer Tutors Needed: The
visit www.yakimaregional.com
Southeast Community Center Tutoring
Program is currently seeking adult
The Yakima Victim Advocacy Program volunteer tutors for youth in grades
K-12. Tutors will provide homework
is recruiting volunteer advocates for
assistance and basic tutorials. Training
victims of crime and sexual assault. is provided. The Tutoring Program is
Advocates support victims through
open from 3:00-5:00
direct contact on the phone and in
Yakima Seventh Day Adventist Food
Bank is in need of drivers to pick up
food donations at already established
food sites. Drivers are needed
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and
every other Sundays at approx 8:00
am. Must have a valid driver’s license
and insurance. Gas reimbursed
Contact Sirena (509) 574-1933
Yakima Valley Trolleys is in need
of volunteers. We need trolley
motormen (we will train), ticket sellers,
museum docents, historical actors,
woodworkers, machinists electricians,
groundskeepers and community
advocates. Motormen must be at least
21 years old and have a valid driver’s
license. All positions are well suited
to retirees. Our main times of need
are weekends from Memorial Day to
Labor Day, but some of the positions
can be done on weekdays and through
the winter. Potential volunteers can
email us at yakimavalleytrolleys@
hotmail.com or call Ken Johnsen (425)
432-8444. You can learn more about
the trolleys by looking at our website,
www.yakimavalleytrolleys.org
Yakima County Juvenile Court CAB
(Community Accountability Board)
is looking for volunteers to help hold
youth accountable for his/her actions;
to impress upon the youth that the
community is concerned with his/
medical and legal settings. Volunteer
Wellness
House
again
needs
your
help
her behavior; and to foster a positive
hours are flexible and you can respond
in securing volunteers. What we need change in the youth’s attitude/
are cancer survivors who are a year or behaviors. Volunteers will work as a
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For information on being a
but not limited to, taking blankets,
Walla Walla/N E Oregon
pillows, juice, cookies, etc. to patients.
sponsor of the
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offenses. They will hold youngsters
accountable for their behavior by
determining a fair disposition for the
offense. Volunteers work 1-2 CABs
per month. Training is provided. All
potential volunteers must have a
criminal background check done by
the agency before volunteering. If
you are interested in becoming a CAB
volunteer, please call Sirena 509-5741933
Yakima Neighborhood Health
Services is looking for volunteers
for their “Reach Out and Read”
program. Volunteers will promote
early childhood development through
literacy and demonstrate to parents
how to read to their children. Potential
volunteers should be patient, enjoy
reading and working with children.
Bilingual volunteers are desperately
needed! Volunteers can work anytime
Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm. For
more information on this volunteer
opportunity, please call Sirena 509-
Yakima Greenway Foundation is
looking for Goodwill Ambassadors to
be courtesy cart drivers. Volunteers will 574-1933.
assist with questions, give out water
and clean-up litter along Greenway
path. Volunteers are needed starting
May 3 and running towards the end
of September. Need to have a current
valid driver’s license; be at least 18
years of age, be sociable, and enjoy
meeting and working with the public.
All potential volunteers must have a
criminal background check. For more
information contact Sirena at (509)
574-1933
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Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for
Humanity is looking for volunteers
to do general office duties such as
filing and answering phones once a
week. All potential volunteers need to
have a background check. For more
information please contact Sirena
Phillps, RSVP of Yakima County, (509)
574-1933
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Cardiac Rehab - Yakima Regional
YAKIMA REGIONAL CARDIAC REHABILITATION
Improving The Quality of Your Life
APRIL CLASS SCHEDULE
Heart Healthy Eating Part One
Tuesday, April 3 – 12:15 p.m.
Presenter: Theresa Roberts, RD, CD
Heart Healthy Eating Part Two
Tuesday, April 10 – 12:15 p.m.
Presenter: Theresa Roberts, RD, CD
Including a variety in healthy food choices is one of the most
effective ways to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure and
maintain a healthy weight. This class covers nutritional
guidelines supported by leading health organizations. **Call
for class location**
This class is a continuation of Part I and includes label
reading facts. **Call for class location**
Coping With Chronic Pain
Thursday, April 12 – 12:15 p.m.
Presenter: Cameron Van Tassell, MS, RD
The ABCs of Diabetes
Monday, April 9 – 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Patricia Robinson, PhD
At this class, you will learn practical strategies for improving your quality of life, even while suffering from chronic
pain.
Diabetes is such an important risk factor for heart attack
that it is often referred to as a risk equivalent. Type 2
diabetes puts you at three times the risk for the development of cardiovascular disease and this class helps to
recognize the signs and symptoms of diabetes.
Be Smart About Stress!
Understanding Your Medications
Life is stressful! This class will introduce you to 15 different
relaxation states and, even better, several approaches to
creating them.
A pharmacist will help answer your medication questions with
regard to problems frequently encountered, how to make
your prescription dollars count, and how to keep all your
medications straight.
Monday, April 9 – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Patricia Robinson, PhD
Getting The Most From Your Inhalers
Monday, April 9 – 12:15 p.m.
Presenter: Tom Utigard, RRT
This class helps to explain the different types of inhalers used
for pulmonary medications and how to use them most
effectively.
Thursday, April 19 – 12:15 p.m.
Presenter: Lani Steltz, PharmD
Heart Basics
Tuesday, April 24– 12:15 p.m.
Presenter: Carol Milliron, RN, MSN, MHA
This class is designed to give you an understanding of
cardiac risk factors and ways to reduce them, signs and
symptoms of a heart attack, and the importance of early
detection and treatment.
Principles of Exercise
Classes are located in the
Yakima Regional ICCU
Conference Room.
Call 573-3592
or visit yakimaregional.com
to sign up for these FREE classes!
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Thursday, April 26– 12:15 p.m.
Presenter: Brian Cole, Exercise Specialist
This class will highlight the following areas of an exercise
program: Aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility. It
will answer how long should I exercise, how often should I
exercise, and how hard should I exercise?