- Mark Neidig, executive director of the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, will give an update of the project on Wednesday, April 20, at 12:30 p.m. at Regency at South Shore on Washington Place. Open to the public; no reservations needed. for additional information, call 866-0900. Presented by Erie Branch AAUW and the Regency Retirement Center.
- Certified stress management consultant David Pecar leads a meditation workshop Thursday, April 21, 6 to 7 p.m. (plan to arrive a few minutes early to get settled), at Krauza Family Chiropractic, 4190 East Lake Road. Cost is $12. Save $2 by registering online at krauzachiro.com and clicking on the shopping cart to go to the events page to register. call 898-2346 for more information.
- Saint Vincent Health System will present a free seminar for men who are caring for a woman with breast cancer, Saturday, may 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Palace Business Center, 1001 State St., first floor conference room. Titled Adam’s Rib: a Breast Cancer Action Plan and Caregivers Guide for Men, the seminar will provide men with the tools, knowledge, skills and attitude to support a loved one with breast cancer. Featured speaker will be Marc Heyison, co-founder of Men against Breast Cancer. The first 50 men to register will receive a free copy of Heyison’s book, “For the Women we Love: a Breast Cancer Action Plan and Caregivers Action Guide for Men.” a free lunch of ribs will be served. Participants are invited to bring the women who are fighting breast cancer so that they can benefit from special pampering and a helpful presentation. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register, call 452-7728 by April 30.
- Meet leading dyslexia expert Susan Barton at a free presentation on the symptoms of and solutions for dyslexia, Thursday, April 28, 6 to 9 p.m., Leadership Christian Academy. Find out why those affected by dyslexia struggle and what you can do to help. Reserve a seat online at DianePrice.EventBrite.com. for additional information, call 833-0286.
- Swami Atmarupa Saraswati, director of Atma Yoga Center in Cleveland, presents Deepening Your Awareness with Satyananda Yoga, Saturday, April 30, 1-4 p.m., Plasha Yoga Studio, 4508 Zuck Road. Suitable for beginners, experienced beginners and intermediates. Cost: $35 by April 16; $45 after that. call 864-1114 to register or go to plashayoga.com for details.
- Deepening Meditation, April 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Plasha Yoga Studio, 4508 Zuck Road. Cost: $20. call 864-1114 to register. Revitalize your meditation by deepening your practice of mindfulness, concentration and witnessing techniques. Deepen your understanding of using a mantra for centering your mind. Learn specific Ayurvedic therapy strategies for taking your pranayama (breathing practices), pratyahara (managing sense impressions), dharana (concentration techniques) and dhyana (meditation) to the next level. Details at plashayoga.com.
- LIFE-NWPA, an alternative to nursing home care, will hold an open house Tuesday, April 19, 3:30-6:30 p.m., 149 W. 22nd St. Includes tours of the facility, meetings with the staff and providers, door prizes and refreshments. Reservations appreciated. for information, call 456-5433.
- The Glenwood Park Y offers personal nutrition coaching, a one-on-one counseling service with a registered dietitian, designed to help you make healthy lifestyle and nutrition choices for better health, by appointment. this is free to Highmark members; for non-Highmark members, the cost is $70 for the initial appointment and $35 per follow-up appointment. stop by the Glenwood Park YMCA, 3727 Cherry St., or call 868-0867 to schedule your appointment.
- The Meadville YMCA, 356 Chestnut St., Meadville, is offering the following new aquatic classes. for more information, or to sign up, call (814) 336-2196.
– Adaptive Swimming Lessons, for ages 3-12. for swimmers that need a lower swimmer-to-instructor ratio. Ideal for, but not limited to, swimmers with special needs.
– Adult Stroke Work, for adults who wish to refine their swimming strokes. Ideal for triathletes who want to drop their times by increasing their efficiency, as well as for fitness swimmers.
– Adult Conditioning, for those who want structured workouts to improve endurance, along with some work on strokes. Ideal for fitness swimmers and triathletes. Receive $10 off if you participate in both the stroke work and conditioning classes.
– Water Volleyball, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free to members and available to nonmembers with a day pass.
- Health and Safety Classes: The Greater Erie County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 4961 Pittsburgh Ave., offers a variety of health and safety classes. Advance registration and payment is required for all classes. for information or to register, call 833-0942, Ext. 245.
- AARP offers safe-driving classes for seniors. Fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Proof of having taken an 8-hour course is needed to register for the four-hour refresher course. Discount given on auto insurance for three years after successful completion of course. call Lois at 866-2072.
- beautiful Beginnings Classes for Expectant and new Parents: these sessions take place at the Saint Vincent Health Center, Women’s Center Classroom, 311 W. 24th St. call 452-5664 to register:
– Mommy and me Playgroup, Tuesday, April 19, 10 to 11 a.m. Free.
- Kristen Bires, education and outreach manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, will present Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease: The Basics, the second Wednesday of the month through June (May 11 and June 8), 2 to 3 p.m., in the Admiral Room of the Blasco Library, 160 E. front St. there is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. for more information or to register, call 456-9200 or send e-mail to .
- T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter #1652 meets Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the East Erie Moose Lodge, 6060 Iroquois Ave., Harborcreek. Annual membership, $26, or $1 per week. for more information, call 725-5079.
- Senior Helpers and UPC/CLASS will sponsor two programs on estate recovery, for community and provider groups and organizations desiring a better understanding of estate recovery programs. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 10 a.m. to noon, Erie County Assistance Office, 1316 Holland St.; and Wednesday, April 27, 10 a.m. to noon, Juniper Village, 455 Chestnut St., Meadville. The sessions are designed for those providing care to clients, as well as those considering long-term care services, including home and community-based services. for more information, contact Kim Lengling at 853-6657 or klengling@seniorhelpers.com or Katherine Reim at 860-1333 or .
- Erie Center on Health & Aging is offering Healthy Steps for Older Adults workshops, a falls risk-reduction program for adults age 50 and older, to adults over age 50 in Erie County. Golden Living Center of Erie, Crawford and Warren Counties will be assisting with program implementation with members of their Aegis therapy department and will be the main sponsor of the luncheons at the workshops. The Healthy Steps Program consists of a one-day workshop that provides information on health care, exercise, home safety and other available resources to help people reduce their risk of falling. To register for a workshop or to schedule a workshop for your group or organization, call Nancy Adams at Erie Center on Health & Aging at 453-5072. The following is a list of scheduled sites for March and April.
– Millcreek Municipal Bldg., 3608 W. 26th St., Wednesday, April 27
– JFK Center, 2017 Buffalo Road, Wednesday, may 4
– Corry Senior Center, 25 first Ave., Corry, Monday, may 16
– Greenfield Baptist Church, 9028 Williams Road, Thursday, may 19.
- Seniors for Safe Driving offers highway-safety programs for seniors 55 and older. Under Pennsylvania State law, if you are over 55 years of age and have successfully completed a senior education driving program, you can receive a 5% discount on your insurance premium for three years. If you have taken a class in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance discount. If you have never participated in a Senior Driver Improvement Program in the past, you must attend a two-day seminar to earn your automobile insurance discount. Proof of having taken an 8-hour course is needed to register for a four-hour course. Tuition for all Seniors for Safe Driving Classes is $15 per person. for information, including a list of scheduled classes, or to register for a class, call (800) 559-4880 or visit seniorsforsafedriving.com.
- Senior Fest 2011, sponsored by Active Aging, Inc., will be held Tuesday, may 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Downtown Mall, Water Street, Meadville. More than 60 businesses and organizations are expected to showcase their services and products. for information, call (814) 336-1792 or (800) 321-7705.
- 10-week Spring Yoga Session, through may 28, Plasha Yoga and Life Coaching Center, 4508 Zuck Road. call 864-1114 to register. Cost is $110; payment plans and prorating are available. Discounts provided for couples and multiple classes. for details, visit plashayoga.com. The following classes are available:
– Mondays: beyond Beginners, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.; Basic and beyond (new students), 5:30 to 7 p.m.
– Tuesdays: beyond Beginners, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Restorative and Mindfulness Yoga, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
– Wednesdays: Prenatal Yoga, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Multi-Level Flow, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
– Thursdays: beyond Beginners, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Gentle Beginners, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
– Saturdays: beyond Beginners, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
- Josh Szymanowski, a certified health fitness specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine, conducts Fun Fitness sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m., 7870 West Ridge Road, Fairview. Every class is different, with a focus on cardio, muscle strength, muscle endurance, and core focus. Classes are $5 per session, with no need to sign up; just show up for a workout. for more information, call 602-9994 or send e-mail to szym23@aol.com.
- The Erie Center on Health & Aging, 406 Peach St., offers the following fitness programs for adults:
– Breakfast Bunch Walking Program for adults age 18 and older, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m., Erie Center on Health & Aging., 406 Peach St. Walk outdoors or at the Gannon Recreation Center. Enjoy a healthy breakfast after the walk.
– Breakfast Bunch Tai Chi & Strength Training classes with instructor Jim Montgomery, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Open to adults age 18 and older. call 453-5072.
– Fit for Life Fitness Classes on Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. with fitness instructor Nancy Adams. call 453-5072.
– Cardio Fitness Classes on Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. with fitness instructor Nancy Adams. call 453-5072.
– Zumba (Latin dance) classes on Mondays, 12:15-1 p.m. with fitness instructor Susan McCall; $5 per session.
- Dharma Yoga, 722 W. Eighth St., offers the following yoga classes:
– Monday, 4:30 p.m. — Beginners & Beyond
– Monday, 6 p.m. — Prana Flow Yoga
– Tuesday, 5:20 p.m. — Kundalini Yoga YogaDance
– Wednesday, 4 p.m. — Happy Heart Yoga
– Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. — Multilevel Yoga
– Thursday, 5:20 p.m. — Kundalini Yoga
– Friday, 9:30 a.m. — Multilevel Hatha Yoga
– Saturday, 9:30 a.m. — Multilevel with a spiritual theme
– Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon — Meditation (quiet sitting meditation — free session for all levels of meditators
– Saturday, 1 p.m. — YogaDance
– Sunday, 1 p.m. — Vinyasa/Flow Yoga
– Sunday, 6 p.m. — Kundalini Yoga
For details, visit dharmayogaerie.com or call 449-1816 or see the Dharma Yoga Erie Facebook page.
- Morning exercise classes at Hamot Wellness Center; call 877-7030 to register for any class or session listed:
– Mondays: Boot Camp, 6-6:45 a.m.; SilverSneakers II Cardio Circuit, 9:15-10 a.m.
– Tuesdays: Step Aerobics, 6-6:45 a.m.; SilverSneakers I Muscular Strength, 9:15-10 a.m. or 10:15-11 a.m.; Cardio Drill, 11:15 a.m.-noon.
– Wednesdays: PhysioBall Fitness, 6-6:45 a.m.; SilverSneakers II Cardio Circuit, 9:15-10 a.m.
– Thursdays: SilverSneakers I Muscular Strength, 9:15-10 a.m. or 10:15-11 a.m.
– Friday: Boot Camp, 6-6:45 a.m., SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch, 9:15-10 a.m.; Cardio Drill, 11:15 a.m.-noon.
- -Noontime classes, Hamot Wellness Center:
– Mondays: Zumba, Noontime classes, Hamot Wellness Center 12:10-12:40 p.m.
– Tuesdays: BOSU: Core & More, 12:10-12:40 p.m.
– Wednesdays: Cardio Step, 12:10-12:40 p.m., and Head to Toe Yoga, noon-1 p.m. (at Hamot Heart Institute).
– Thursdays: Strength Circuit, 12:10-12:40 p.m.
– Fridays: HI/LO Aerobics, 12:10-12:40 p.m. Cost: $5; free for Wellness Center members.
- After-work classes, Hamot Wellness Center:
– Mondays: BOSU: Core & More, 4:45-5:15 p.m.; Cardio Drill, 5:25-5:55 p.m., Self-defense (kids class), 6-7 p.m.;
– Tuesdays: Step N’ Sculpt, 4:40-5:10 p.m.; Zumba, 5:15-5:55 p.m., Self-defense (adult class), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
– Wednesdays: BOSU Core & More, 4:45-5:15 p.m.; Basic Kickboxing, 5:25-5:55 p.m.; Head to Toe Yoga, 6-7 p.m.
– Thursdays: Step N’ Sculpt, 4:40 to 5:10 p.m.; Zumba, 5:15 to 5:55 p.m.; Advanced Yoga, 6 to 6:55 p.m.; Self-defense (adult class), 7 to 8 p.m.
– Fridays: Boot Camp, 4:45-5:30 p.m.
- Zumba, Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Room L-60, Hardner Building, 2315 Myrtle St. $50 for 10 classes. buy $50 10-class pass at the Saint Vincent Health Center gift shop.
- Graceful Fitness, Mondays, 12:30-1 p.m., Room L-60, Hardner Building, 2315 Myrtle St. $50 for 10 classes. buy $50 10-class pass at Saint Vincent Health Center gift shop.
- Kickboxing Knockout, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Room L-60, Hardner Building, 2315 Myrtle St. $50 for 10 classes. buy a $50, 10-class pass at Saint Vincent Health Center gift shop.
- Boot Camp; Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.; Room L-60, Hardner Building, 2315 Myrtle St. $50 for 10 classes. buy $50 10-class pass at the Saint Vincent Gift Shop.
- MS swim program, Dr. Gertrude a. Barber National Institute pool, 100 Barber Place. Participants have choice of two of four classes offered at various times throughout the week. Free. Doctor’s note required stating that person can participate in an aquatics program. call 878-4071.
- Eberle’s Physical Therapy, 103 Walker Drive, Edinboro, offers an aquatic exercise program Tuesdays and Thursdays for people with fibromyalgia. Classes are run by a licensed physical therapist. call 734-7444.
- Learn how to quit smoking and/or using smokeless tobacco. Free programs available. for telephone-based help, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). for online help, visit quitnet.com. for information about local programs, call the Erie County Department of Health at 451-6709.