Community Health Programs
Community Education Nights
Join us one evening every other month for a presentation on topics that
improve our health. Please RSVP to NCW Rural Health Foundation, 888-9933.
These sessions are held at:
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
428 King St., Wenatchee, WA
February 18, 2010, 7 p.m.
Cold Weather Injury & Falls Prevention ,
presented by Mary-Letitia Timiras, MD, Geriatric Specialist.
Free Movement and Exercise Programs
Please note that there is no charge for any of these classes. As class schedules vary, please call Wellness Place at 509-888-9933 for additional information, and for the current location and meeting times of these classes.
Healthy Steps Classes
This is a therapeutic exercise program for women who have had any kind of breast surgery, node dissection, radiation, or chemo therapy. Women with MS and other chronic illnesses (such as diabetes) are also invited. Participants will increase shoulder range of motion, reduce risk of lymphedema, and improve their self-image. Six-week classes start on a regular basis throughout the year. Please call Wellness Place for the location and start date of the next series.Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Classes
SAIL is a strength and balance fitness class designed for adults 65 and older who want to feel stronger, improve balance, stay independent and active, and prevent falls. SAIL classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the large room at the Wenatchee Senior Activity Center.Wellness Walkers Program
Wellness Walkers is an ongoing walking program that encourages people with a chronic illness and/or cancer diagnosis to walk in a supportive atmosphere. A regular walking schedule can help prevent illness and some cancers from developing, and also improve your overall health. We meet every Saturday morning at Walla Walla Park (at 8 a.m. through the summer) and walk for about an hour. Friends and family are invited to join us and there is no pressure to attend regularly or to walk past your own individual limit.Yoga Classes
Guided class of easy, gentle beginner yoga poses and meditative relaxation designed for breast cancer patients, people living with illness, and caregivers. Classes are not dependent upon each another, so please feel free to join at any time. Please consult with your physician if you are currently undergoing treatment. Classes meet each Monday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. Please call for location.Fitness Forward
Coming Soon! Join trained instructors at Gold's Gym for a safe and effective exercise class. This class is for active individuals who are recovering from cancer, surgery, or those who have a chronic illness such as diabetes, and is perfect for every fitness and ability level. Chairs are available for seated exercises. Call for the start date of this class. No Membership Required!Plan Forward: A YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
The YMCA is offering a 16-week program focusing on decreasing the risk for diabetes through the promotion of weight management, physical activity, and healthy eating in a supportive group environment.
Registration is September 21 - October 5, 2009
Screening event September 29, 2009 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the YMCA
Program begins October 13, 2009
Read this flyer 
for detailed information.
Community Diabetes Education Evening
July 16, 2009
Topic: Simple Summer Salads
Sponsored by WAND (Wenatchee Area Network for Diabetes),
A program of
NCW Rural Health Foundation.
August, 2009
No program
September, 2009
Foot Care
October, 2009
Healthy Eating
Novermber, 2009
Diabetes Prevention and Awareness
December, 2009
No program
January, 2010
Equipped for the Diabetes Journey: How to Control Diabetes for the Long Haul
Print the schedule July 2009 to January, 2010.