CLASSES
SOUTH BEND — Downtown South Bend Inc. will offer free yoga, Zumba and more every Saturday through Aug. 30. The program is held at the Gridiron, 122 S. Michigan St. The drop-in classes are free and open to all ages and skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring a small donation of canned goods, non-perishables or personal items for the Food Bank each week. Participants should dress in appropriate clothing and footwear, bring a mat and adequate fluids, and will be required to sign a waiver for the season. Free parking is available on the street and in the Leighton Parking Garage; enter off Jefferson Boulevard. This Saturday’s class, July 12, includes 8 a.m. Yoga; 9 a.m. Zumba; 10 a.m. Burn Boot Camp. For more information, visit downtownsouthbend.com/summer-fitness-series.
SOUTH BEND — Unity Gardens Inc. is offering free Yoga in the Garden at 6 p.m. July 15. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat and a towel to put underneath the mat. Unity Gardens is located at 3701 Prast Blvd.
SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center, 305 S. Michigan St., is offering Yoga for EveryBODY from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 16 in Ballroom A & B.
SOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services Wellness House, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., will offer the following “Living Well with Cancer” classes. All classes are free and open to cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers; pre-register for all classes by calling 574-287-4197 or e-mail programs@riverbendservices.org.
• July 13: 1:30 p.m. Head and Neck Support Group.
• July 14: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 1 p.m. Mosaic Pictures; 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga.
• July 15: 10 a.m. Garden Club; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. MELT.
• July 16: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 10 a.m. Knitting Krew; 2 p.m. Dominoes; 5:30 p.m. General Cancer Support Group.
• July 17: 10 a.m. Fiber Arts; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 3 p.m. Zumba.
SOUTH BEND — Children ages 3 to 9 who are neurodiverse are invited to explore stories, music, movement and play in an adaptive setting during Sensory Time at the St. Joseph County Public Library, Classroom C in the Community Learning Center, 305 S. Michigan St., from 5 to 6 p.m. July 15. Registration recommended at sjcpl.libnet.info/events. Recommended for those children above, but children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Senior Center, 810 Rynearson St., is offering “My Legacy,” a series of presentations on life planning affairs for those in retirement or preparing for retirement. These free presentations are given by local experts and each starts at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required by calling 269-695-7119 to reserve your seat.
• July 15 — Advanced Directives.
• July 22 — What is Right for Me: Wills, Trusts, Etc.
• July 29 — DIY Wills.
SOUTH BEND — Join Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Veteran Affairs, Goshen City Parks, Elkhart City Parks, Elkhart County Health Department and the Elkhart County Parks for Military Veteran Stand Down, a resource fair for veterans and their families. This event will allow veterans to connect with VA resources, talk with a county veteran service officer and learn more about what the community has to offer. There will also be fun activities for kids and families. Veterans are invited to this free event held at Century Center, 120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12. No registration is required, but veterans are asked to bring all of the following to receive services: DD214, Military ID and VA Health Care Card.
SOUTH BEND — Unity Gardens will hold a Lunch N’ Learn at noon July 12. Learn ways to take produce from farm to fork and why it’s good for you with Marin Easton, registered dietitian. This Saturday, learn about Power Greens and the featured recipe will be sauteed kale, chard and beet greens, with garlic, lemon and herbs.
SOUTH BEND — Aging Connections will present “Helping Families When the Diagnosis is Dementia” from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 15 in the Beutter-Kernan Hall, Community Learning Center, St. Joseph County Public Library, 305 S. Michigan St. When a dementia diagnosis is received, it can be overwhelming. Learn how to face this challenge and make new decisions regarding care options. Register at sjcpl.libnet.info/events.
BUCHANAN — Walk Days are back at the Buchanan Area Senior Center. On July 18, take a stroll along the Niles River Walk. Afterward, the group will have lunch at Downtown Niles Cafe. Lunch is the patron’s responsibility. Registration is required by calling the BASC at 269-695-7119. Let the BASC know if you will be meeting at the BASC at 9 a.m. to ride in the van, following the van or meeting at the Niles Amphitheater at 9:20 a.m.
SUPPORT GROUPS
SOUTH BEND — The New Hope Support Group will meet the third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church, 54191 N. Ironwood Road. This interdenominational group is for divorced, widows, widowers and anyone suffering grief due to the loss of a loved one. The group meets in a large area of the basement level of the church. For more information, call C. Forsythe at 574-252-2158 or P. Haden at 574-251-0131. The next meeting will be held on July 15.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class “Communication Changes” from 10 to 11 a.m. July 14 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live interactive web session. Participants can connect through their computer. Register online at https://alzni.org/caregivers/caregiving/.
WARSAW — Bowen Health is offering a series of free online master classes covering a wide range of health topics designed for adults interested in improving their lives. The live weekly series covers topics related to mental and physical well-being, including setting boundaries, exercise and movement, relaxation techniques, cultivating happiness and more. Bowen Health practitioners lead the 1-hour classes, answer questions, and provide information and practical tips. Register at BowenHealth.org/masterclass.
“Vaping: Is it Really the Safer Alternative?” will be presented by Patricia Lozano, assistant director of addiction recovery services at Bowen Health, from 11 a.m. to noon July 15. Explore the mechanisms of vaping, highlighting the potential health risks and evaluating claims of safety in vaping.
“Screen Time: Reset Your Brain” will be presented by Bil Easley, program manager, at Bowen Health, from 2 to 3 p.m. July 16. Learn how screen time affects your mental and physical health. How much is too much? How can you help your kids cut back on screen time? Do you have a screen addiction? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
BLOOD DRIVES
South Bend Medical Foundation will hold the following drives. Register at donorportal.givebloodnow.com:
• Maple Tronics, 2116 W. Wilden Ave., Goshen, 10 a.m. to noon July 11.
• Interra Credit Union, 300 W. Lincoln Ave., Goshen, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 11.
• Manufacturing Technology Inc., 1702 W. Washington St., South Bend, 1 to 3 p.m. July 14.
• Lakeville Community, Palmer Community Complex, 601 N. Michigan St., Lakeville, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 15.
• Adams Remco, 2612 Foundation Drive, South Bend, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16.
• Clay Fire Station, 18355 Auten Road, South Bend, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. July 16.
• University of Notre Dame, Mathematics Department., South Bend, 2 to 4 p.m. July 17.
The American Red Cross will hold the following drives. Register at redcrossblood.org:
• First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, noon to 6 p.m. CT July 14.
• Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center, 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, 1 to 6 p.m. July 15.
• Knox Community Center, 55 E. Lake St., Knox, 12:30 to 6 p.m. CT July 15.
• Pleasant View Church, 58529 County Road 23, Goshen, 1 to 6 p.m. July 16.
• Lochmandy Motors, 920 N. Nappanee St., Elkhart, 1 to 6 p.m. July 17.
• Marshall County 4-H, 211 W. Walnut St., Argos, 2 to 6 p.m. July 17.
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will hold the following drives. Register at donate.michigan.versiti.org:
• Great Lakes Eye Care, 2848 Niles Road, Ste. B, St. Joseph, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11.
• Griner Church, 12418 County Road 20, Middlebury, 1 to 5 p.m. July 14.
• Amish-Siloam Fellowship, 61616 County Road 35, Goshen, 1 to 6 p.m. July 15.
• Middlebury Church of the Brethren, 507 Bristol St., Middlebury, 2 to 6:30 p.m. July 16.
• First Baptist Church of Elkhart Commons, 53953 County Road 17, Bristol, 1 to 4 p.m. July 17.
• New Buffalo High School Gym, 1112 E. Clay St., New Buffalo, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 17.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Military Stand Down to be held for veterans and their families at Century Center
Reporting by Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune / South Bend Tribune
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