Phelps Memorial Hospital Center's Healthy Life series continues to offer the community a wide range of programs on health-related subjects, as well as numerous health screenings and support groups. All events take place on the Phelps campus, 701 North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow, unless otherwise noted. The Phelps Healthy Life calendar for July and August 2014 is as follows:
Wednesdays, July 2 and August 6 - Mind Games is a free activity and a fun way for seniors to help stimulate their minds and improve cognitive functioning by playing board games and computer games that stimulate memory, visual recall, problem solving, focus and speed, and spatial reasoning. in the Boardroom (park in back of the hospital) from 2 - 3:30 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Call 914-366-3937 for more information.
Wednesdays, July 2 and 16, August 6 and 20 - Blood Pressure Screenings Conducted the first and third Wednesday mornings of every month from 9:30 - 11:30 am in the Walkway Conference Room. Appointments are required. To make an appointment or for more information, call 914-366-3220.
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Monday, July 7 - Look Good . . . Feel Better This free 2-hour program teaches beauty techniques to women going through cancer treatment. Includes a makeup and hair consultation and a complimentary makeup kit and wig to take home. Held the first Monday of the month except for August from 6 - 8 pm in the Medical Arts building, 755 North Broadway, in room 545. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 914-366-3315.
Thursday, July 10 - The Breakfast Club is a series of free breakfast meetings designed especially for seniors. Each session includes breakfast, a presentation on a healthy lifestyle topic and a light exercise program. The group meets monthly, except for August and December, 8:30-10:30 am in the Cafeteria (G Level). Call 914-366-3937 to register.
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Thursdays, July 10 and August 14 - Osteoporosis Education and Support Monthly programs that provide information on the causes and treatments for osteoporosis, nutrition, medications, and exercise and offers support to those in need.. Programs are held on the second Thursday of the month from 11:00 am-12:30 pm in the Boardroom. Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. Call 914-269-1888 to register.
Thursdays, July 10 and 24, August 7 - Afternoon Bereavement Support Group An ongoing support group for adults struggling with the loss of a loved one meets from 2 - 3:30 pm in the Phelps Hospice office, located on the Phelps campus in the James House. Led by Bess Steiger, LCSW, bereavement coordinator. Suggested donation: $10 per session. Call 914-366-3325 for information.
Tuesdays, July 15 and August 19 - Senior Steps includes health screenings and special events for seniors. The club meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 10:00-11:30 am in the Medical Services building, 755 North Broadway, Room 225. Registration is required. Call 914-366-3937.
