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Wellness Classes & Services


Call (800) 963-7070 to register for classes. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. For more information about services, call (866) 608-1301 or (510) 608-1301. Click here to register for upcoming classes online.


Saturday Programs

Foot Health Awareness - Putting Your Best Foot Forward - Saturday, April 5
How to protect and nurture your feet includes discussions on exercise, shoes and proactive podiatry treatments.
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: Washington Women's Center Conference Room, 2500 Mowry Avenue, Washington West, First Floor - Suite 145

Evening Lecture Series - Guest Speakers present women focused health topics.

You Are What You Eat! - Tuesday, April 15
Age-proof your skin with good nutrition: A Washington Hospital registered dietitian will give a lecture on how to protect and nourish your skin through the foods you eat.
Time: 6:30 to 7 p.m. - A time to share, network and trade tips for living well.
7 to 8 p.m. - Guest speaker: Anna Mazzei, Registered Dietitian
Location: Washington Women's Center Conference Room, 2500 Mowry Avenue, Washington West, First Floor - Suite 145

Arthritis Foundation Exericise Program (for women only) - Classes Start April 7
An arthritis exercise program designed exclusively for women with arthritis that uses gentle activities to increase joint flexibility and range of motion while maintaining muscle strength.
Date: Six week series begins on Monday, April 7 (Classes meet Mon & Wed)
Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 3 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $48 (12 classes over 6 weeks)
Where: Washington Women's Conference Room (2500 Mowry Avenue)
Call to register: (510) 608-1301 to register or for more info.

Click here to learn more about this exercise program designed specifically for people with arthritis.

Breast Cancer Support Group
The first Thursday of every month, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
For women who have survived or are living with breast cancer.

Breast Self Exam: Learn how to perform breast self exam with a RN. You will view a short video then discuss and demonstrate with the RN using a lifelike breast model. By appointment only. Please allow 20 to 30 minutes. Call Kathy Hesser, R.N., (510) 608-1356.

Yoga Program for Women - Next session begins on April 10, 2008
Washington Women's Center is now offering a small group yoga program for women taught in a supportive atmosphere that provides individualized attention and encouragement. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Or for those with prior experience or by instructor recommendation, "Next Step Yoga" will take continuing students to a higher level. Each class will include the basic principles of movement, structural alignment and breathing awareness.
Date: Six week series begin on Thursday, April 10, 2008
Time: (Two sessions) 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. & 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. (Next Step Yoga)
Fee: $75
Course Instructor: Bonnie Maeda, R.N. Certified Relax and Renew Teacher
Location: Washington Women's Center Conference Room (2500 Mowry Avenue) Washington West.
Call: Kathy Hesser, R.N., Washington Women's Center Coorinator, (510) 608-1301 for more information on the class fees and start-up dates.