Health Briefs for next week

Activities

MICHIGAN CITY — Lace up your walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free "Walk with a Doc" program steps off in Michigan City on May 29. The free 5K walks begin at City Hall, 100 E. Michigan Blvd. at 6 p.m. CDT each Wednesday May 29 through July 3 with a brief talk by a physician or clinical staff member followed by stretching and walking through Washington Park. Registration takes place on-site only beginning at 5:30 p.m. CDT each Wednesday. Participants need not complete the 5K walk to participate. In case of inclement weather, the walks will be cancelled. For more information, contact Nila Williams, community health improvement coordinator, at 219-283-9649 or nila.williams@franciscanalliance.org.

Classes

SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph County Public Library is offering “Yoga for EveryBODY” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 29 in the Ballroom, Community Learning Center, 305 S. Michigan St.

ELKHART — Elkhart County Parks will offer Yoga in the Park from 6 to 7 p.m. on May 30 at the Cobus Creek Shelter, Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 County Road 8. Join registered Yoga teacher, Amanda, for an hour of empowering yoga. All skill levels welcome. Participants, ages 18 and older, should dress for the weather, bring water and a yoga mat. This class is $5 with advanced registration at https://elkhartcountyparks.recdesk.com/.

SOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services Wellness House, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., will offer the following “Living Well with Cancer” classes. All classes are free and open to cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers; pre-register for all classes by calling 574-287-4197 or e-mail programs@riverbendservices.org.

• May 27: Closed for holiday.

• May 28: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. MELT; 1 p.m. Mary’s Garden Club.

• May 29: 10 a.m. Support Squad; 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 10 a.m. Knitting Krew; 2 p.m. Dominoes.

• May 30: 10 a.m. Yarnwork; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 5:30 p.m. What to Expect from Treatment.

• May 31: 9 a.m. Walking Club.

GOSHEN — Chair Yoga will be offered by Elkhart County Parks at 9:30 a.m. May 30 in the Ox Bow Haus Shelter in Ox Bow Park, 23033 County Road 45. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is done while seated or using a chair for balance. Wear comfortable clothing. Some mats are available; bring your own if you have one. This is a free class for those 12 years and older. No registration is required.

Events

ST. JOSEPH — The Buchanan Area Senior Center is hosting a walk along the Bluff and to the Lighthouse in St. Joseph. A planned stop at the Silver Beach Carousel will offer participants an opportunity to ride for $4. Afterwards, participants can choose to eat lunch at Broad Street Café — patron responsibility. The Walk Day will be May30, and registration is required by calling 269-695-7119. Those riding in or following the van will meet at the BASC, 810 Rynearson St., Buchanan, at 9 a.m. Those driving themselves should meet at the Bluff about 9:35 a.m.

MISHAWAKA — Penn Harris Madison Food Services will offer a free breakfast and lunch to all children, 18 years of age or under, at the following locations and dates:

• Temple Park, 416 E. Edgar Ave., 11 a.m. to noon from June 4 to Aug. 13.

• Meadow’s Edge Elementary, 16333 Kern Road, 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. from June 5 to June 28; 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 5 to Aug. 16.

• Central Park, 295 E. Mishawaka Ave., 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. from June 4 to Aug. 13.

• Merrifield Park, 1000 Mishawaka Ave., Lunch: 11 a.m. to noon; Snack: 2:15 to 2:30 p.m. from June 4 to Aug. 13.

• Village Green Mobile Home Park, 1434 Fallcreek Drive, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. from June 4 to Aug. 16.

• Barbee Creek Apartments, 609 John Glenn Court, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. from June 4 to Aug. 13.

• The Preserve at Fir Road, 2705 Spicer Lane, 11 a.m. to noon from June 4 to Aug. 16.

• Indian Lakes Apartments, 5726 Seneca Drive, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. from June 4 to Aug. 16.

• Battell Community Center, 904 N. Main St., Lunch: 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Snack: 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. from June 4 to Aug. 13. Enrolled participants only.

• Prairie Vista Elementary, 15400 Brick Road, Granger, 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. from June 5 to June 28; 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. from June 5 to Aug. 16.

No student ID is required, nor do you have to attend a PHM school. The food may not be taken off site. Adults may pay $5 for a meal. The program operates Mondays through Fridays only and all sites will be closed on July 4. Menus are available at www.phmschools.org or at the site. For more information, contact PHM Food Services at 574-254-2814.

Blood drives

South Bend Medical Foundation will hold the following drives. Register at givebloodnow.com:

• Mimmos Pizza, 204 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, 2 to 6 p.m. May 24.

• Kem Krest, 3221 Magnum Drive, Elkhart, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28.

• Morgan Olson, 1801 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28.

• Indiana Toll Road, 3200 Cassopolis St., Elkhart, 9 a.m. to noon May 29.

• Lippert Components, Plant 228W, 1206 Eisenhower Drive S., Goshen, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 29.

• Northpoint Elementary and Mary Frank Elementary, 50800 Cherry Road, Granger, 2:30 to 5 p.m. May 30.

• Brentwood Elkhart Independent Living, 3600 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 9 a.m. to noon May 30.

The American Red Cross will hold the following drives. Register at redcrossblood.org:

• Calvary Bible Church, 27032 Marcellus Highway, Dowagiac, noon to 6 p.m. May 24.

• Rittenhouse Village at Michigan City, 4300 Cleveland Ave., Michigan City, 1 to 6 p.m. CDT May 24.

• NW Health Heart and Vascular Building, 901 Lincolnway, LaPorte, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT May 25.

• Blue Roof Church, 3084 Niles Road, St. Joseph, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 28.

• Pleasant Ridge Christian Fellowship, 15510 County Road 22, Middlebury, noon to 6 p.m. May 28.

• Innovation Park at Notre Dame, 1400 E. Angela Blvd., South Bend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 29.

• St. Isidore Hall, 803 W. Bike St., Bremen, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 29.

• American Legion, 9214 First St., Baroda, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 29.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Health Briefs for South Bend area beginning May 24, 2024