Health programs, blood drives

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Updated: December 29, 2010 2:38AM

Jan. 6

Baby basics: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. Geared to help new parents learn about a baby’s physical care and health using child care, common problems, stress management and developing positive child guidance skills. Class is $25 per couple. Call 888-660-4325 or visit www.silvercross.org.

Jan. 8

CPR class: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. Class teachers one- and two-person infant, child and adult CPR, as well as rescue from choking. Cost is $65 and includes American Heart Association certification. Call 888-660-4325 or visit www.silvercross.org to register.

Zumba: 9-10 a.m. Saturdays for 10 classes beginning Jan. 8 at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road, Mokena. Zumba combines Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a whole body movement workout. For ages 16 and older. Fee is $59 (nonresidents pay added fee). Call 708-390-2401 or visit www.mokenapark.com.

Jan. 9, 16, 22

Birthing Center tours: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 9, 16 and 22 at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet.

Jan. 10

Blood drive: 4-6 p.m. Jan. 10 at Cardinal Fitness of Channahon, 25445 S. Pheasant Lane, Channahon. Call 815-521-9080 to reserve preferred donation time. Sponsored by Heartland Blood Centers.

Heartsaver CPR and AED class: 5:30-9 p.m. Jan 10 at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. Participants will learn adult, child and infant CPR, rescue from choking and how to sue an automated defibrillator (AED). Fee is $45 and includes American Heart Association certification. Visit www.silvercross.org or call 888-660-4325 to register.

Jan. 12

Breast-feeding class: 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 12 at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. A certified lactation consultant will teach the basics of breast-feeding. Cost is $15. Call 888-660-4325 or visit www.silvercross.org.

Prepared childbirth class: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 2 at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. Participants will receive instruction on breathing, relaxation, floor exercise techniques. Other birthing options are also discussed. Cost is $75 per couple.

Jan. 15

Health Fair: 9:45 a.m. doors open; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. fair begins on Jan. 15 at Bolingbrook High School, 365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook. Sponsored by Bolingbrook Park District’s LifeStyles Fitness Center and Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital at the Community Health and Wellness Fair. Featuring a presentation by “Biggest Loser” contestant Michael Ventrella at 10:30 a.m. Also free screenings provided by Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. Call 630-783-6651.

Jan. 17

Blood drive: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Old Plank Trail Community Bank, 20901 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort. To schedule an appointment call 815-485-0001. Sponsored by Heartland Blood Centers.

Dealing with neck and shoulder pain: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chintan Smpat will discuss diagnoses, as well as prevention and treatment options, available for neck pain. Free. To register, call 888-660-4325 or visit www.silvercross.org.