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Seniors – Over 50 Discover the Shades of Ireland Tour Tue., Oct. 2 6 p.m., Ozark Room, MOH Preview the "SHADES OF IRELAND" tour, which will be May 5 – 14, 2013. Visit Dublin, Waterford, Killarney and Limerick and learn about Ireland's natural beauty, history and culture. Call 269-4169. Advance Directives Mon., Oct. 8, Nov. 12 1:30-3 p.m., Ozark Room, MOC Learn about and complete a living will and durable power of attorney for health care. Notary service provided. Call 269-3616 or 1-888-354-3618 to register. CarePartners – Take Five! Wed., Oct. 17, Nov. 21 1:30-2:30 p.m., Conference Room C, MC Develop techniques on taking stress out of caregiving and maintaining a social life. Open to carepartners of any age giving care to a senior family member. Call 269-3616 or 1-888-354-3618. "WHAD'YA KNOW?" Tue., Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-Noon, Ozark Room, CWL Like the radio show, come and win a prize to see how much you know about your health. Oxford HealthCare will present "How Chocolate Can Save Your Life." Light refreshments. To register, call 269-3616 or 1-888-354-3618. Driver Safety Program Mon., Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Conference Room C, MC To register for this one-day class, call 269-3616 or 1-888- 354-3618. Please pay AARP on day of class. 10 Wellness Diabetes Self-Management Education 10-hour comprehensive class. Saturday and evening classes available. Physician referral required. Call 269-3900 for times and dates. Health and CPR Classes Dates and times vary We offer American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Heartsaver AED and Family and Friends CPR classes for individuals and onsite for groups of six or more. Prices vary. Call 269-4117. AHA Online Skills Checks We offer skills checks for students who have completed Part 1 of an Online American Heart Association course including; ACLS Online, BLS for Healthcare Provider Online, and Heartsaver AED Online. Schedule and price of skills checks vary. Call 269-4117. Beat the Pack Mon., Oct. 1, 8, 15 & 22 5-6 p.m., Diabetes Center, Suite 203, SC Four-week course to help you quit smoking. Fee $80. Call 269-4847. Leaner Life Begins Tuesday, Oct. 2 9-10:30 a.m., Diabetes Center, Suite 203, SC 12-week comprehensive weight loss program. Fee $186. Call 269-3900. Healthier Together Wed., Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 4 p.m., Fountain Plaza Room, CN Discussions on chronic pain, diabetes, depression and self-care. Light snacks. Call 269-8817. Friday Night Clinics Fridays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Begins at 9 p.m., BJC Open to high school athletes with sports-related injuries. Call 269-7778. Feel Better Now Tuesdays, Oct. 9-Nov. 13 10 a.m.-Noon, Jordan Valley Health Center, 440 E. Tampa, Springfield Topics: pain management, stress management, exercise, nutrition and more. Call 269-INFO. Finding the New Normal: Grief Support Tue., Oct. 9, 4:30-6 p.m., Conference Room Ground Floor, HCC Deborah Andrews, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses transitioning to a "new normal" after losing a loved one to cancer. Light dinner served. Register by Oct. 5. Call 269-5224. Cooking School Tue., Oct. 9 – Mexican Fiesta Tue., Nov. 13 – Super Soups and Stews Tue., Dec. 11 – Festive Holiday Ideas 5:30-7 p.m., Diabetes Center, SC Learn healthy recipes from our nutrition experts. Fee $7 per class. Call 269-INFO. Men's Monthly Breakfast Tue., Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 9-10 a.m., Village Inn, 2036 S. Glenstone, Springfield Grief support. Call 883-7500, ext 3235. Surgical Weight Loss Seminar Wed., Oct. 10, 5:30-7 p.m., Foster Auditorium, CS Wed., Nov. 14, 5:30-7p.m., Magnolia Room, 4th Floor, HCC Tue., Dec. 18, 5:30-7 p.m., Foster Auditorium, CS Learn about the LAP-BAND® system surgical option. Attendance required to be considered for this program. Call 875-3593. Fibromyalgia Education Program Thursdays, beginning Oct. 11 1-3 p.m., Administrative Classroom, MOH Six week course to help individuals with fibromyalgia take a more active role in their health care. Fee $30. Call 269-INFO. Pink Ribbon Rally & Luncheon Sat., Oct. 13 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lobby, HCC Light lunch, educational displays, pampering and a discussion of survivorship on breast cancer. Register by Oct.10. Call 269-LADY. Widows Support Tuesdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20 3:30-5 p.m., Oxford Building, Lower level, 1550 E. Sunshine Call 883-7500, ext 3235. Prediabetes Class Wed., Oct. 17, 1-4 p.m. Tue., Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-Noon Wed., Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m. Diabetes Center, SC Fee $75. Call 269-3900. Joint Adventures Reunion Fri., Oct. 19 Noon, Classroom B, MOH Visit with your Joint Adventures team, enjoy a buffet lunch and watch a healthy cooking demonstration. Call 269-6879. Look Good … Feel Better Mondays, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-Noon, Patient Classroom, Suite 200, HCC Learn how to apply make-up during chemotherapy, to style your wig, and receive a free makeover. Call 447-1475 to reserve your make-up kit. Grocery Store Tour Wed., Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 3-4:30 p.m., Diabetes Center, SC Tour with a registered dietitian. Fee $10. Call 269-3900. Freedom from Smoking Tuesdays, Oct. 30-Dec. 11 5-7 p.m., Diabetes Center, Suite 203, SC Eight-week course to help you quit smoking. Fee $160. Call 269-4847. Varicose and Spider Vein Community Education & Screening Tue., Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m., Conference Room, TC Our vascular surgeons explain the health risks and ways to prevent and treat spider veins and varicose veins. Call 269-2916. Osteoporosis Screening Fri., Nov. 2, Suite 110, TC Osteoporosis risk assessment and bone density screening for $25. Age 21 and older. Appointment required. Call 269-INFO.