Diabetic Education Series
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A series of 4 classes aimed at the basics of diabetes; what it is, management techniques, food and recipe ideas, staying well and preventing complication. Spouses and caregivers are welcome!
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Schedule
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Thursday, October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, November 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, November 26, December 3, 11, and 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Location
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Edna Fallman Center
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Cost
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No fee
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Pre-registration required
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Please call (925) 779-3570
Or e-mail our
Community Class Registration
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Quarterly Diabetic Workshops
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Clinical specialist will present on a variety of diabetes related topics.
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Schedule
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Eye Care for Diabetics
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Thursday, September 20, at 6 p.m.
Friday, September 21, at 12:30 p.m.
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Dental Care for Diabetics
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Thursday, December 6, at 6 p.m.
Friday, December 7, at 12:30 p.m.
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To register or receive more information, call (925) 779-3570
Or e-mail
Community Class Registration
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Senior Driver Safety Classes
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AARP 55 Alive
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The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's largest classroom refresher course for drivers age 50 and older that has helped millions of drivers remain safe on today's roads. The 8 hour course is designed to help you:
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Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road
Learn about normal age-related physical changes, and how to adjust your driving to allow for these changes
Reduce your traffic violations, crashes, and chances for injuries
Drive more safely
Get an insurance discount - auto insurance companies in most states provide a multiyear discount to AARP graduates!
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Schedule
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Monday & Wednesday, October 8 & 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Cost
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$10 goes to AARP
Receipt of payment guarantees your registration.
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Pre-registration required
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Please call (925) 779-3570
Or e-mail
Community Class Registration
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Who will Speak for You?
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Class on Advance Directives
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This class will teach you about the legal document that allows you to appoint someone to speak for you, on your behalf in the event of a medical emergency. It is important to consider an Advance Healthcare Directive now, while you are still able to communicate your treatment preferences to your physician and family.
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Schedule
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Wednesday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, December 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Location
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Edna Fallman Center
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Cost
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No fee
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Pre-registration required
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Please call (925) 779-3570
Or e-mail
Community Class Registration
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ABC's of CHF
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Living Well with Congestive Heart Failure
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The causes for CHF are varied but treatments are fairly consistent. Come to this two day class to learn some "tricks of the trade," for coping with manageable condition.
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Schedule
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Wednesday, December 5 and 12, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
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Location
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Edna Fallman Center
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Cost
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No fee
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Pre-registration required
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Please call (925) 779-3570
Or e-mail
Community Class Registration
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Coping with Cardiac Risk Factors
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Many Americans have factors that put them at risk for high blood pressure, heart attack, and strokes. If your doctor has recently informed you that you have one or more risk factors that need to be changed you will want to attend this class.
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Schedule
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Wednesday, December 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Location
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Edna Fallman Center
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Cost
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No fee
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Pre-registration required
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Please call (925) 779-3570
Or e-mail
Community Class Registration
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Calling It Quits
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Smoking Cessation Program
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Are you ready to quit smoking? In order to successfully quit smoking, you need to understand why smoking is an addiction and learn how to change your behaviors that trigger you to smoke before you quit smoking.
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Schedule
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Session dates and times are scheduled periodically as needed.
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Pre-registration required
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Please call (925) 779-3570
Or e-mail
Community Class Registration
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Get Tough on Angina
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The main goal of the class is to assist you in becoming comfortable with talking about and coping with angina on a day to day basis in addition to being more comfortable. After attending this class you will have a better understanding of angina, the cause, diagnosis and treatment of the disease, as well as when to treat at home versus calling 911.
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Schedule
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Friday, December 14, Time TBD
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Pre-registration required
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Please call (925) 779-3570
Or e-mail
Community Class Registration
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CPR for Family and Friends
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This three-hour class teaches recognition and emergency resuscitation techniques for laypersons who want to learn rescue skills for a loved one. This is not a certification class.
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Schedule
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Thursday, December 20, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Location
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Edna Fallman Center
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Cost
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$10 (covers books & materials)
Receipt of payment guarantees your registration.
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Pre-registration required
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Please call (925) 779-3570
Or e-mail
Community Class Registration
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