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Lapham Community Center and Senior Center of New Canaan, Inc. |
Waveny Park New Canaan, CT Tel: 203-594-3620 Fax: 203-594-3628 |
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Health Programs
Click on a program name in the menu table below to see descriptions, dates and times.
| Balance Awareness | Cholesterol Screening | Free Blood Pressure Clinics |
| Meditation | You Can!/Brain Games | Breast Cancer Companion |
| Memory Screening | Yale Mammogram Van | Pelvic Disorders |
| Balance Awareness |
| 6 Mondays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 25, 12:15 - 1:15, $36 |
| Are you concerned about your balance, have balance issues, or are recovering from a balance problem? Jemetta Hunt will teach you exercises that will improve your strength, flexibility and joint range-of-motion. You will learn the causes of balance problems and be able to practice challenges to the balance systems in a safe and comfortable environment. |
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| Cholesterol Screening at Lapham |
| Friday, Sept. 17, 8:30-11:30 a.m., $25 |
| September is National Cholesterol Month, a good time for you to have your cholesterol checked by
nurses from
Nursing & Home Care.
Cholesterol screening is by appointment; call 203-594-3620 to schedule.
The procedure is a simple finger stick and results are obtained in seven minutes. You will receive a complete lipid panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides), glucose, blood pressure, BMI calculation and health counseling by an RN. It is ideal, but not necessary, to fast 12 hours prior to the test (please do drink water, black coffee or tea in the morning). The cost is $25 payable by cash or check. Sorry, no insurance accepted. Anyone having difficulty paying for the screening can contact Lyn Bond at 203-594-3620. |
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| Free Blood Pressure Checks |
| Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
| Jackie Mola returns on September 9 to take BPs on a first come, first served basis. |
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| Meditation - Fran |
| 4 Tuesdays, September 14 - October 5, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., $26 |
| Meditation can decrease stress, improve your mood, and boost immune function. Stress also interferes with memory - people who are less stressed usually can remember more. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that essentially involves focusing your mind on the present. When this class is finished, you will be able to practice it at any time, anywhere. |
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| You Can!/Brain Games |
| Mondays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 20 Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 22 |
| Susan Klehm, RN, from Human Services and
Lyn Bond will continue with these programs that encourage participants to use consistent mental exercise combined with physical activity and good nutrition.
Lyn will present a lecture on health, wellness, nutrition, memory or other topics on Monday mornings. On Wednesdays Sue will officiate word and logic games such as Bananagrams, Quiditch and other short, fun, brain-bending games as well as discuss current health issues. Come either or both days and join other classmates taking a walk in the Park at 9 a.m. There is no charge for these programs. |
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| The Breast Cancer Companion: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed |
| Thursday, October 14, 10 a.m. |
| Nancy Sokolowski, RN, OCN, writer of this step-by-step guide through breast cancer treatment, will discuss breast cancer and early detection. Co-founder of Norwalk Hospital's Smilow Family Breast Health Center and pioneer in the role of "breast cancer navigator" assisting newly diagnosed breast cancer patients through myriad hospital services, Nancy is uniquely qualified to answer your questions. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing. |
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| Memory Screening |
| Tuesday, November 16, by appointment, Free |
| National Memory Screening Day is an Alzheimer's Foundation effort to promote early
detection of Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and to encourage appropriate intervention. Memory screenings make sense
for anyone concerned about memory loss, or those with a family history.
Nurses from N.C. Department of Human Services will administer a questionnaire that will take about 15 minutes. Call 203-594-3620 to make an appointment. |
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