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Monday Sept. 24, 2007

Getting in Shape After Baby
Registration Closed
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bring baby and practice movements to regain core stability and strength. This 6 week series of classes is targeted to new moms who are just beginning to exercise after pregnancy. Moms should be at least 6 weeks to 3 months postpartum. If you experienced a cesarean birth, please bring medical clearance from your physician to exercise. Join us immediately after for “Motherhood: The New Reality Show”.

Motherhood: The New Reality Show
Registration Closed
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bring the baby, pack a lunch and join other new moms as we brainstorm tips on surviving motherhood, offer suggestions for transitioning back to work, and share resources for staying at home fulltime. Class targeted to moms who are 3-12 weeks post delivery, however, any new mother is welcome

Celebrations of Life: Making the Most of Your Funeral
Registration Closed
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Discover available options to celebrate your life when the time comes.

Baby Care Class
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A class touching on general information for expectant parents regarding the basics of baby care (feeding, bathing, diapering, etc.). A practical demonstration utilizing a baby model will be offered.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.

Celebrations of Life: Making the Most of Your Funeral
Cancelled - See offering on 9/24/07 at 1pm
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Discover available options to celebrate your life when the time comes.

Tuesday Sept. 25, 2007

Pre-operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers a Pre-Operative Orthopaedic Replacement Surgery Class for all patients and family members. The class covers what you can expect before, during and after surgery.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.

Wednesday Sept. 26, 2007

Safe Driving Course
Cancelled
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For motorists age 50 and older. Learn about normal changes in vision, hearing, reaction time, and practical techniques to compensate for these changes. No tests, no driving. A 2 part series - Sept. 26 & 27. (Lunch break on your own) Fee - $10

Fight for Sight: The Latest Treatments in Macular Degeneration
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a free informational low-vision support group, featuring macular degeneration specialist Scott Cousins, MD, professor of ophthalmology at Duke Eye Center.

Breastfeeding Class
Cancelled - See schedule for other dates.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A class focusing on the decision to breastfeed including information on: advantages and barriers to breastfeeding; how to establish breastfeeding routines; techniques to accomplish satisfactory breastfeeding; how to recognize and avoid potential challenges. Dad/Support Person encouraged to attend with Mom. Fee - $15

Thursday Sept. 27, 2007

Literature Reading Group
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A group to read and explore the fields focused on empirical, methodological, conceptual, and theological research and scholarship

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.

Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery (Duke)
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.

Prostate Cancer Support Group
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A support group for prostate cancer patients and their family members

Preparing NOW for Postpartum Changes
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
An overview of the biggest sources of postpartum stress, what helps pull couples together and strategies for managing changing family dynamics with tips for easing the transition from partner to parent.

Saturday Sept. 29, 2007

Prepared Childbirth
Registration Closed - Class FULL....see schedule for other dates.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This 2 class series (September 29&30, 2007) will include information on: signs of labor, stages of labor, comfort measures, pain management options, role of the coach, breathing techniques, vaginal and cesarean births, coping with unexpected outcomes, and hospital routines. Expectant parents are encouraged to complete the series between 33-37 weeks of pregnancy. Register early by calling 919-416-DUKE (919-416-3853). Fee - $80.