New Milford Hospital Posts November Events

New Milford Hospital invites the public to participate in the following events, which are free unless otherwise noted.

November 1: Diabetes Support Group, 10 to 11 am. A support group for all people with diabetes and their families. Meets the first Wednesday of the month during April, May, June, September, October, November; 2nd Floor Conference Room. For more information call Diabetes Education Department, 860-350-7264.

November 2, 9, 16, 30: CARES Cancer Support Group, 11 am to noon. Cancer Rehabilitation Education Support (CARES) for cancer patients and their families. Meets every Thursday in Robison Room A. For more information contact Social Work Department, 860-210-7442.

November 2, 9, 16, 30: Prenatal Yoga, 6 to 7:15 pm. Certified yoga instructor Jennifer Pote holds 75-minute classes to nurture energy and restore balance, release the lower back, and align the body. Classes meet weekly on Thursdays in Robison Room B. Preregistration required; fee; call Family Birthing Center, 860-350-7248.

November 3, 10: Chair Yoga, 10:30 to 11:30 am With Trish McDonald, RN. Relaxation techniques for cancer patients and their families. Robison Room A. Reservations requested but not required. For more information contact Social Work Department, 860-210-7442.

November 4, 11, 18, 25: Postpartum Yoga, 10 to 11:15 am Certified yoga instructor Jennifer Pote holds 75-minute classes to nurture energy and restore balance, release the lower back and align the body. Classes meet weekly on Saturdays in Robison Room B. Preregistration required; fee, call Family Birthing Center, 860-350-7248.

November 6: Health Forum, “Make the Link! Diabetes and Heart Disease,” 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Speakers: Endocrinologist Robert Bernstein, MD, and preventive cardiology specialist Joseph Frolkis, MD, PhD. Free heart health risk assessment prior to talk. Robison Rooms A&B. Preregistration requested: call Marketing & Public Relations at 860-350-7215.

November 7, 21: Reiki, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the principle that life force energy flows through us. Reiki practitioner is Mary Ellen Foster, RN. For cancer patients and their families. Interfaith Chapel. For more information contact Social Work Department, 860-210-7442.

November 8: Guided Imagery, 10:30 am to 11:30 am Imagery and breathing techniques to manage stress and pain. For cancer patients and their families. Facilitated by Gayle Pantaleo, LCSW. 2nd Floor Conference Room. For more information contact Social Work Department, 860-210-7442.

November 14: For Your Health (Programs for Seniors): Spine Problems, 10:45 am to 11:30 am Speaker: orthopedic/spine surgeon Mitchell Garden, MD. New Milford Senior Center. Call Senior Center for more information, 860-355-6075.

November 15: Screenings for Seniors Only, 9:30 am to noon. Jointly sponsored by New Milford Hospital, Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA), and the New Milford Senior Center. Free services include heart health risk assessments, diabetes screening, cholesterol screening, and fall prevention. At the New Milford Senior Center. For more information call the Senior Center at 860-355-6075 or the WCAAA at 800-994-9422.