CLASSES
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. Jan. 8 in the Ballroom.
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.
Jan. 6: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 1 p.m. Ribbon Roses Craft; 4:30 p.m. Gyna Girls; 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga.
Jan. 7: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. MELT.
Jan. 8: 10 a.m. Support Squad; 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 10 a.m. Knitting Krew; 2 p.m. Dominoes; 5:30 p.m. General Cancer Support Group.
Jan. 9: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 3 p.m. Zumba.
EVENTS
SOUTH BEND — Mental Health Awareness of Michiana will present “Mental Health & Relationships” from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 9 in Classroom C at the St. Joseph County Public Library Community Learning Center, 305 S. Michigan St. Learn about different types of relationships, healthy traits and unhealthy relationship patterns. Explore boundaries and effective communication skills. Register at sjcpl.libnet.info/events.
GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Parks is offering a weekly Winter Walking Club during January and February. On Jan. 7, meet at the Ox Bow Haus Shelter in Ox Bow County Park, 23033 County Road 45 at 4:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Dress for the weather. There is a $3 gate fee. Register at elkhartcountyparks.org/events by Jan. 6.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services offers the following support groups every month. Registration required.
Elkhart County
• Granger Community Church-Elkhart Campus, 2701 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 5 to 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Norene Smith 574-607-3022.
• Greencroft, 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, 3 to 4:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Amy Willhelm 574-537-4000 or Frank Piaskowy 574-903-1176.
• Waterford Crossing, 1332 Waterford Circle, Goshen, 2 to 3 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Beth Rodriguez 574-534-3920.
• Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, 3600 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 2 to 3 p.m. every third Wednesday, Gayla Konanz 574-232-8487.
• Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living, 3109 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the last Wednesday, Jennifer Kedik 574-266-4508.
• Harmony at Elkhart, 1129 Parkway Ave., Elkhart, 5 to 6 p.m. every third Wednesday, John Swan, 574-821-7137.
• Valley View Healthcare Center, 333 W. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Aubrey Carpenter, 574-293-1550.
• Greenleaf Health Campus, 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, 6 to 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Jammie Allen 574-564-6979.
LaPorte County
• Rittenhouse Senior Living, 4300 Cleveland Ave., Michigan City, 2 to 3 p.m. CST every third Wednesday, Debbie Burgess 219-256-1239 or Dorothy White 219-369-1247.
• Brentwood at LaPorte, 2002 Andrew Ave., LaPorte, 10 to 11:30 a.m. CST every second Thursday, Amy Harner, 219-325-1599.
Marshall County
• Marshall County Council on Aging, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth, 3 to 4 p.m. every third Thursday, Joe Collins, 574-232-4121.
St. Joseph County
• Milton Village, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, 10 to 11:30 a.m. every third Tuesday or 10 to 11:30 a.m. every first Thursday, Judy Riboni, 574-232-4121. Call for respite information.
• Hamilton Grove, 31777 Chicago Trail, New Carlisle, 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, Dorothy White 219-369-1247 or Sandy Papai 574-213-4637.
• North Woods Village, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, 1 to 2 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Cristy Kaniewski, 574-247-1866.
• You Too! Caring for Caregivers, location changes, call for address, 2 to 4 p.m. every third Saturday, Wanda Dudley, 574-400-5021.
• Morningview Assisted Living, 475 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, 2 to 3 p.m. every third Wednesday, Betty Elliot-Roberts, 574-246-4123.
• Southfield Village, 6450 Miami Circle, South Bend, 10 to 11 a.m. every second Wednesday, Gayla Konanz, 574-381-8983.
• Chapters Living of South Bend, 955 Hickory Road, South Bend, 5 to 6 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Gayla Konanz, 574-381-8983. Call for respite information.
Starke County
• Brickyard Healthcare, Knox Care Center, 300 E. Culver Road, Knox, 6 to 7 p.m. CST every second Thursday, Connie Boisvert, 574-772-6248.
Virtual
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, 2 to 3 p.m. every first Wednesday, Joe Collins, 574-232-4121.
BLOOD DRIVES
South Bend Medical Foundation will hold the following drives. Register at donorportal.givebloodnow.com:
• New Prairie High School, 5333 N. Cougar, New Carlisle, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 6.
• Elkhart County Prosecutors, 301 S. Main St., Elkhart, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7.
• Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, 64901 County Road 11, Goshen, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7.
• Martell Services Group, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 8.
• Notre Dame Building Services, 119 Mason Services Center, University of Notre Dame, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 8.
• Burr Oak Tool, 405 W. South St., Sturgis, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 9.
The American Red Cross will hold the following drives. Register at redcrossblood.org:
• Shipshewana Church of the Nazarene, 2695 N. 900 West, Shipshewana, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 4.
• Northside Baptist Church, 53198 County Road 9, Elkhart, 1:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 7.
• Nappanee at Claywood Event Center, 13920 N. 1100 West, Nappanee, noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 7.
• St. John’s United Church of Christ, 101 St. John Road, Michigan City, noon to 6 p.m. CST Jan. 7.
• The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 8.
• Silver Beach Center, 333 Broad St., St. Joseph, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 8.
• Innovation Park, 1400 E. Angela Blvd., South Bend, noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 9.
• Peace Lutheran Church, 3590 Lincoln Ave., St. Joseph, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 9.
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will hold the following drives. Register at donate.michigan.versiti.org:
• Amish-Siloam Fellowship, Children’s Room, 61616 County Road 35, Goshen, 1 to 6 p.m. Jan. 7
• Village SDA Church Family Room, 635 St. Joseph Ave., Berrien Springs, 1:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 8.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Health Briefs for South Bend area beginning Jan. 3, 2025
