Princeton, NJ Health Care Guide Announcement
Princeton HealthCare System—Community Calendar for June
Community Calendar: June Events
CONTACT:
Andy Williams, (609) 252-8785
anwilliams@princetonhcs.org
PRINCETON—Daddy Boot Camp™
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at 731 Alexander Road
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: $25 per person
This men-only course, led by a certified male Daddy Boot Camp™ instructor, is designed for fathers-to-be to gain knowledge in parenting skills and to develop hands-on skills for caring for their newborns, including holding, comforting, diapering and playing with their babies.
HAMILTON—AARP Driver Safety Program
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA, John K. Rafferty Branch, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & B
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members
The valuable techniques learned in this two-part course — including defensive driving techniques, how to handle problem situations and aggressive drivers, and more — could result in a reduction in car insurance premiums (consult your insurance company for details), and New Jersey drivers may be eligible to have up to two points removed from their driving record.
PRINCETON—Stretch for Health
Date: Monday, June 17
Time: 12–1 p.m.
Location: Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, 1225 State Rd.
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
This informative hands-on session, led by a certified Group Exercise Instructor from Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, will teach you a number of stretches designed to loosen tight muscles and improve flexibility, as well as your state of mind.
HAMILTON—A Matter of Balance
Date: Monday & Wednesday, June 17–July 10
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA, John K. Rafferty Branch, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & B
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
This program offers practical coping strategies to reduce your risk and fear of falling, with small groups led by trained facilitators who will help you view falls and the fear of falling as controllable; set realistic goals for increasing activity; change your environment to reduce the risk of falls; and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
EAST WINDSOR—Are You At Risk for Developing Diabetes?
Date: Monday, June 17
Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
Location: Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road
Registration: Register in person at the library or visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Attend this informative session led by Nancy Rhodes, RN, MA, CDE, and Sandra Byer-Lubin, MS, RD, CDE, Diabetes Clinicians and Certified Diabetes Educators with the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Diabetes Management Program, and learn to lower your diabetes risks and reduce complications if you have been diagnosed with diabetes.
HAMILTON—CarFit Check-up Event
Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA, John K. Rafferty Branch, Parking Lot
Registration: Call 1.888.897.8979 to schedule an appointment
Cost: Free
Drive your vehicle to this invaluable program designed for older motorists, and let a CarFit technician help you adjust your ride for a better fit, providing you with greater comfort and better vehicle control.
EAST WINDSOR—Knee and Hip Pain: What Are My Options?
Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
Location: Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road
Registration: Register in person at the library or visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join Brian M. Vannozzi, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, to learn more about surgical and non-surgical treatment options that can make a difference in your daily life.
PRINCETON—Seniors, Be Sun Smart!
Date: Friday, June 21
Time: 12–1 p.m.
Location: Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street
Registration: Call 609.924.7108 to register
Cost: Free
This invaluable program, presented by Sally Kelly, RN, BSN, Cancer Program Nurse with the Edward and Marie Matthews Center for Caner Care, UMCPP, will focus on sun safety tips and the signs of potential skin damage caused by too much sun exposure.
HAMILTON—Safe Sitter®
Date: Thursday & Friday, June 27–28
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA, John K. Rafferty Branch, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & B
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: $65 per child
This two-day class teaches adolescents, ages 11-13, how to be safe babysitters, providing them with the skills needed to keep the children in their care out of harm’s way while their parents are away, and focusing on safe and nurturing childcare techniques, basic first aid and rescue skills.
