PROGRAMS, CLASSES & PUBLICATIONS
Registration Instructions
To learn more about our Programs and Classes, please call 663-1111. We will be happy to assist you with dates, times, class availability and register you for classes.
In the event that a class needs to be cancelled due to the weather, please check the Weather Cancellations area below.
Weather Cancellations
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There are currently no cancellations due to inclement
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Classes in general health education, childbirth and parenting, mind/body medicine, health and wellness screenings, and support groups are offered on a regular basis. Find the class that interests you, and enroll today! To register, call 663-4567. Gift certificates are available to give the gift of health.
Supporting Families Experiencing Perinatal Loss: Genetic Counseling, Palliative Care and the Next Pregnancy
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Childbirth Education
Prenatal Screening Class: A certified genetic counselor will discuss the tests that are available in pregnancy to
screen for genetic conditions such as Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis. These tests include ultrasound and blood
tests including the first trimester screen, AFP screen, and cystic fibrosis carrier screen. This class is open to
expectant Mothers and their partners, who are currently in the first trimester of pregnancy (before 13 weeks) and at
low risk to have a baby with a genetic condition.
Cost: $0.00. 1st Wednesday 5-6pm and 3rd Thursday 12-1pm. Maternity Conference Room.
Wednesdays: May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4
Thursdays: May 23, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 20* (Wednesday), December 19
Breastfeeding - Certified Lactation Consultants introduce expectant Mothers and their partners to the advantages of breastfeeding, proper techniques, and what to expect in the first few weeks at home. Further discussion includes choosing a breast pump, and collection and storage of breast milk. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Cost: $50 per couple. 6:30-8:30pm (Mondays 2 evenings); 9am-1pm (Saturdays) Maternity Conference Room
Saturdays – September 7, October 26, November 16, December 14
Mondays - May 6 & 13, June 3 & 10, July 8 & 15, August 12 & 19, September 16 & 23, October 21 & 28, November 11 & 18, December 9 & 16
Maternity Tour - Free tour of the maternity unit at the Elliot Hospital. This is designed for women who are NOT taking a labor series. Meet in main lobby of the hospital. Children will be welcomed if no other arrangements can be made. Saturdays - 10am and 12pm Wednesdays – 5:30pm
Meet in the Elliot Hospital Main Lobby
*****Please call 663-4567 to register for the Maternity Tours****
Labor Series - This Childbirth Education series prepares the expectant mother and her partner for all aspects of labor and birth. This series will include knowledge of the natural labor process, as well as a variety of coping measures, ranging from relaxation and breathing, to available medical options. A tour of the Maternity Center will be included. Schedule this class at 28-30 weeks. This series meets one night per week for 5 weeks. Cost: $125.00 per couple 6:30-8:30pm - Elliot Childcare Center 450 Massabesic Street
Tuesdays - May 21 – June 18
Thursdays - April 25 – May 23, June 13 – July 18
****STARTING IN JULY, THE LABOR SERIES WILL MEET ONE NIGHT PER WEEK FOR 4 WEEKS****
Tuesdays – July 2 – July 23, August 6 – August 27, September 3 – September 24, October 1 to October 22, and November 5 - November 26
Labor Series – 1 Day Intensive – This class meets one Saturday. Cost: $125.00 per couple. 9am-4pm - Elliot Childcare Center 450 Massabesic Street
Saturdays - April 27, May 11, June 8, July 27, August 31, September 14, September 28, October 6, October 19, November 16, December 7, December 21
Sundays – July 14, July 28, August 18, September 1, September 22, October 20, November 10, November 17, December 8
Labor Series – 2 Day Option – This class meets Saturday and Sunday. Cost: $125.00 per couple. 9am-1pm - Elliot Childcare Center 450 Massabesic Street
Saturday/Sunday - May 4 & 5, May 18 & 19, June 1 & 2, June 22 & 23, July 20 & 21, August 3 & 4, September 7 & 8, October 12 & 13, November 2 & 3, December 14 & 15
Infant and Child CPR & Safety – In this class you will be taught Infant and Child CPR techniques as well as safety issues specific to this age group. ***THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION CLASS***** Cost: $30.00 per person or $50 per couple. 6:30-9pm Elliot Childcare Center 450 Massabesic Street
Mondays – May 6, May 20, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 12, August 26, September 16, September 30, October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, December 2, and December 16
Parenting Your Newborn - This class helps prepare parents for their new baby and their transition into parenthood. Parents-to-be will learn about normal newborn appearance and behaviors, procedures after birth, basic care of their newborn, and changes in life as a new parent.
Cost: $50.00 per couple. 6:00-9:00pm (Thursday); 9am-12pm (Saturday) Maternity Conference Room
Thursdays - May 2, June 6, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
Saturdays - May 4, June 15, July 6, August 17, September 14, October 5, November 9, December 7
Sibling Class – This class prepares children (2 ½ -9 YRS) on becoming a sibling. They will participate in activities to learn about the baby and their new role in the family. A tour of the Maternity Center is included.
9-10:30am class 5-9 year olds. 11am – 12pm class 2 ½ - 4 year olds. Cost: $15.00
Please bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal to class. Meet in main lobby of the hospital.
Saturdays - May 18, June 8, July 20, August 24, September 21, October 19, November 23
Senior Health Fitness
All classes are for participants 50+. Classes are held at the Elliot Senior Health Center 138 Webster Street in Manchester. Call 663-4567 for dates, times and to register.
Body Balance – This class is a combination of low-impact aerobics, strength training and stretching. It is a perfect combination to improve muscular and cardio endurance, along with gentle stretching, to enhance overall well-being. Participants will increase their balance, as well as flexibility, while working out in a senior friendly environment. Cost: $45.00 for 8 weeks
7:30-8:00am (Monday & Wednesday)
Cardio Sculpt - A well balanced mix of cardio movements, strength training, balance and stretching exercises. Designed to increase stamina, as well as overall strength; ending with a relaxing mix of stretches to improve range of motion. Cost: $55.00 for 8 weeks
9:00-10:00am (Monday & Wednesday)
Chair Aerobics Plus – This class consist of cardiovascular exercises that begin in the chair and progress to standing exercises while utilizing the chair for balance. Appling cardio and strength training for endurance and ending with gentle flow movements to improve range of motion and mobility; a great beginners program designed for seniors. Cost: $55.00 for 8 weeks
11:30am-12:15pm (Monday & Wednesday)
Fusion- This class is a dynamic mix of exercises all in one program, beginning with cardio movements to increase cardiovascular health, followed with strength training from head to toe to improve muscular endurance and ending with basic pilate and yoga moves to improve core strength and balance. Cost: $55.00 for 8 weeks
5:15–6:15pm (Tuesday & Thursday)
T’ai Chi Chih – A series of 19 movements and one pose that together make up a moving meditation that balances the vital energy within us, which the Chinese call chi. T’ai Chi Chih is easy to learn and does not require a particular level of physical fitness or coordination. The movements can be done by people of all ages and all ability levels, including those in wheelchairs. For those with physical limitations, movements may be done while seated – with some modification. No special clothing or equipment is needed. Visit www.taichichih-joythrumovement.com for more information and session dates and times. Call 663-4567 to register Cost: $55/8 week session
Tuesdays – Level 1 ~ 10:40-11:40am and Level 2 ~ 9:30-10:30am
Gym Membership - The Elliot Senior Fitness Center is designed specifically for those 50 and older. The fitness center consists of cardiovascular equipment and a full body strength training circuit. One-on-one orientations as well as personalized exercise programs to fit individual needs. Our team of exercise specialist are here to help integrate physical activity safely into yours life. Come work out in a safe, supervised, fun and non-competitive environment. Membership is on-going and members may join at any time. Cost: $25.00 per month – Call 663-7016 to get started.
Community Fitness
Fit and Feisty – This is a 60-minute low-impact aerobics class to music, with easy-to-follow moves, followed by strength training, floor exercises, chair exercises and toning work. For individuals 50+ Class location: Welliot at River’s Edge Cost: $50.00/8 week session
4/16 to 6/6/13 (Spring) 6/18 to 8/8/13 (Summer) 10 – 11:00am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Full Body Fusion - A fusion of strength training exercise using body weight and hand-weights, cardiovascular intervals, plyometrics, yoga, Pilates, core work and stretching. Keeps your body guessing! Cost: $80.00 Class location: Welliot at River’s Edge
4/16 to 6/6/13 (Spring) 6/18 to 8/8/13 (Summer) 6 to 7pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga is designed to promote total health and well-being through stretching, strengthening and relaxing. This class uses breath and movement to feel the release of physical and mental tension and to increase body/mind awareness. Good for the beginner. Cost: $80.00/8 weeks Class location: Welliot at River’s Edge
4/15 to 6/3/13 6 to 7pm – Mondays
Strength and Tone – Start your day right with this total boy workout. Strength train all the major muscle groups and abs using a variety of exercise equipment. This class is ideal for beginners to advanced exercisers.
Cost: $90.00/8 week session Class location: Welliot at River’s Edge
4/17 to 6/7/13 (Spring) 6/19 to 8/9/13 (Summer) 5:45 to 6:45am – Wednesdays and Fridays
Thriving With Yoga - Thriving with Yoga is designed especially for those with the experience of cancer. It will empower you to: relieve tension and anxiety, rebuild strength and restore range of motion, witness emotion with compassion and manage the side effects of treatment and medications naturally. This includes lymphedema, hot flashes, neuropathy, pain, depression, and insomnia. You may also bring a family member or friend. ************Please contact YogaCaps at 603-670-0302n or info@yogacaps.org to register. *******************
Wednesdays from 5:30-7pm – 8 week sessions. Cost: FREE
Gym Memberships – Welliot at River’s Edge – 185 Queen City Avenue
The Welliot at River’s Edge Fitness center consists of treadmills, bicycles, elliptical, and a full body Nautilus strength training circuit. Certified fitness staff offer one-on-one orientations as well as personalized exercise programs to fit individual goals and limitations. Come work out in a safe, supervised, and non-competitive environment. Nursing coverage is available at certain times during the week. Those joining us who are 50+ are also eligible to use our Senior Fitness Center. $35/month Call 663-4200 to get started!
Community Fitness classes are located at the Welliot at River's Edge
185 Queen City Ave in Manchester
Working Well
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association
Heartsaver CPR - This course is designed to target all lay rescuers (school children, family members of patients at risk for sudden cardiac death) and teach them basic life support for adults and pediatrics. Learn the skills needed to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and relieving Foreign-body airway obstruction (choking). Certification and AHA Textbook received. Reading material is sent to your prior to the class once payment is received. Cost: $38.00
Saturdays 8:00-11:00am - May 4, July 13, September 7, November 2
Heartsaver First Aid - This course is designed to teach techniques to give immediate care to an injured, suddenly ill person, or someone involved in a life threatening situation. You will also learn when to alert medical personnel. Certification and AHA Textbook received. Reading material is sent to your prior to the class once payment is received. Cost: $38.00
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm – July 10, October 9
CPR for New or Expired Health Care Providers - The Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen), and relief of Foreign-body Airway Obstruction. Healthcare Providers include physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapist, physical and occupational therapist, etc. Reading material is sent to your prior to the class once payment is received. Cost: $63.00
Saturdays 8:00am-2:30pm – June 1, August 3, October 5, December 7.
CPR Renewal for Health Care Providers - The renewal Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen), and relief of Foreign-body Airway Obstruction. Healthcare Providers include physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapist, physical and occupational therapist, etc. Reading material is sent to your prior to the class once payment is received. Cost: $48.00
Saturdays 11:30am -2:30pm - May 4, July 13, September 7.
Do You Know Your Numbers? – Fasting Lipid Profile with Glucose or Non-Fasting Total/HDL Cholesterol -
Lipid Profile includes a complete breakdown of HDL(good cholesterol), LDL(bad cholesterol), triglycerides and glucose. A 12 hour fast is required. No food except for medications and water. Cost: $25.00
Total cholesterol with HDL(good cholesterol) breakdown and cholesterol ratio.
No fasting is required. Cost: $21.00
**Screenings are offered every third Thursday of the month from 8-10:00 a.m. by appointment only, call 603-663-1111 to schedule. Please note these preventative health screenings are self pay, for education/self evaluation and do not replace the care and treatment of your health provider.
Are you at risk for Osteoporosis? – Osteoporosis Screenings – This screening is suggested for both men and women to assess their risk for Osteoporosis. You will receive a measure of your Bone Mineral Density through and ultrasound of your bare heel. Each client will receive a printed report and diagram of results to share with their physician. A review of your results are done in private, they are confidential and take about 10 minutes. The results are set up for awareness and to inform you of any risk you may be at. You will also be informed if you should need any further testing. Cost: $22.00
**Screenings are offered every third Thursday of the month from 8-10:00 a.m. by appointment only, call 603-663-1111 to schedule. Please note these preventative health screenings are self pay, for education/self evaluation and do not replace the care and treatment of your health provider.
Health Coaching – You will receive an individual health evaluation to help identify your health goals and establish a comprehensive treatment plan to reduce your risk for disease or manage your condition. Ongoing Health Coaching sessions are available upon request. Call the Welliot at River's Edge 663-4200 Cost: $29.00
LIVE BETTER INSTITUTE
Comprehensive Weight Management Program – Introduction to Diet for Health – This free introductory session outlines the 10 week Diet for Health Program. Focusing on total health, not just pounds on the scale. If you would like more information or to register for this program call 663-4LBI(4524) Cost: FREE
Diet for Health – This 10-week lifestyle change program will help you reduce cardiovascular risk factors, promote fat loss, and support healthy insulin and blood sugar. If you would like more information or to register for this program call 663-4LBI(4524) Cost: $125.00
LBI Support Group – This support program includes weigh-in and group sessions with a professional. It is a support for people who would like to maintain their weight loss. . If you would like more information or to register for this program call 663-4LBI(4524) Cost: $25.00 per 4 sessions.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Anger Management Course -Elliot Behavioral Health Services is offering a 10-week course to help adults learn their individual anger styles, triggers, problem solving strategies and effective communication techniques.
Qualified psychotherapists will assist participants in developing a range of healthy techniques for changing behavior and managing their anger.
This 10-week course is $45 per session if paid in full on the day of the session or, $60 per session. Most insurance accepted as well as Medicaid.
To register call 603-663-8621.
Saturdays, January 12 to March 16, 2013
9:30 to 11AM
275 Mammoth Road • Suite 1 • Section C
Conference Room • Manchester