December Activities and Classes Sponsored by Parrish Medical Center

You’ll find something for all age groups

December classes and activities sponsored by Parrish Medical Center and its family of services and programs include everything from childbirth classes to information for caregivers. See individual entries for location and contact information. For a complete list of Parrish Medical Center classes, events and support groups, go online to parrishmed.com/calendar.

CHILDBIRTH/BABY CARE EDUCATION

Beginning Breastfeeding Class: Free

Monday, December 17, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

At The Children’s Center, 5650 US Highway 1

Call 321-268-6682 to register

Moments to Miracles (Childbirth Education Class)

Saturday, December 8

At Parrish Medical Center Conference Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

Cost: $50 per couple (preregistration required)

Call 321-268-6790 to register and for more information

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

The Children’s Center Activities

Contact Kathy Simonsen at 264-0855 or e-mail kathy.simonsen@parrishmed.com.

5650 South Washington Ave., Titusville

• Respite Nights: Parent night out while children with special needs, siblings, and friends participate in supervised activities. Sponsored in part by United Way of Brevard.

Saturday, December 1, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Children 9 and under at The Children’s Center, 5650 South Washington Ave., Titusville: $20 first child, $5 each additional sibling;

Children 10 and over at Parrish Health & Fitness, 2210 Cheney Highway, Titusville: $10 first child, $5 each additional sibling

• Mom's Morning Out: Ages 2–5

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

$160 per month (snack provided)

Call 321-264-0855 for details or to register

• Playgroup Pals for ages 1–3

Wednesday mornings, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

$40 per month

Call 321-264-0855 for details or to register

DIABETES EDUCATION

Diabetes Group Class

All-day program for comprehensive knowledge of diabetes management

Mondays, December 3 and 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the Diabetes Education Department, 7075 US Highway 1, Port St. John, Parrish Medical office building

Cost is covered by Medicare and most private insurances

Call 321-268-6699 for more information and to register

Diabetes Survival Skills

Three-hour group class, overview of diabetes self-management skills

Tuesdays and Thursdays

At PMC Diabetes Education Department, 7075 US Highway 1, Port St. John, Parrish Medical office building

Cost: Covered by Medicare and most private insurances

Call: 321-268-6699 for complete information, times and to register

FITNESS EDUCATION

Exercise, Nutrition, Wellness classes

Free monthly events offered on a variety of fitness and wellness topics

Where: Parrish Health & Fitness Center, 2210 Cheney Highway, Titusville

Call 321-268-6200, ext. 8607, for information and free one-week trial pass

GENERAL INTEREST CLASSES

Gift of Light, a PMC Family Tradition

Sunday, December 2, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (photos with Santa begin at 3 p.m.)

At Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

Call 321-268-6110 for more information

Cancer Education Seminars

Tuesday, December 18

At Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

CEUs: 1 nursing contact hour; $10 charge for non-Parrish Medical Center nurses who request contact hour

Call 321-268-6111, ext. 3544

Cardiac and Pulmonary Wellness Programs

Wednesday, December 26, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

At Parrish Health & Fitness Center conference room, 2210 Cheney Highway, Titusville

Call 321-268-6726 for more information

Caregiver Academy

"Knowledge is Power" and our goal is to empower the caregiver with different topics presented each month by community experts.

Thursday, December 13, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

At Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Heritage Hall, Parrish Health Village West, Titusville

Call Janet Rooks at 321-268-6800 for more information or a list of monthly topics; no registration needed

Grocery Store Tour presented by Cardiac and Pulmonary Wellness

Join us for an aisle-by-aisle eye-opening tour of how to shop wisely for your health.

Wednesday, November 7, 10 a.m. to Noon

At Publix at St. John’s Plaza, 3275 Garden Street, Titusville

Call 321-268-6726 for more information and to RSVP (space is limited)

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