CHURCH HEALTH CENTER E-MAIL NEWSLETTER

Events marked "Evergreen" are regularly-scheduled events. 

Please reach out to me with any questions!

Emily Austin

WORKSHOPS/ HEALTH EDUCATION

(EVERGREEN) Church Health’s free Diabetes Education Class teaches the basics of diabetes, its role in the body, diabetes medication, chronic disease management and nutrition for diabetics. Anyone may attend this class without registration, but a small snack will be provided for those who preregister. Class is held the second Saturday of each month, 9 am - 12 p.m., at 1350 Concourse Ave. Call 901-701-2220 to register. 
Class also offered in Spanish. Esta clase también se ofrece en español el mismo dia y hora. Para más información llame a 901-701-2220.

Church Health is pleased to present Thrive! – a monthly gathering of survivors of stroke and their families – on Wednesday, Aug.22 at 1 p.m. in the Church Health Community Room, 1350 Concourse, Ave. Through group reflection, social interaction, recreation and movement, we’ll explore how a balanced, healthy life after stroke is within reach. Thrive! is offered by Church Health Physical Rehabilitation and is free to participants and their families. Light refreshments will be provided. To register, call Kevin Gibson at 901-701-2294 or go to ChurchHealth.org/Event/ThriveAugust.


Did you know that you are more likely to encounter someone experiencing an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack? The good news is that you can help them. Church Health Behavioral Health will present a free eight-hour Mental Health First Aid USA training on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 1350 Concourse Ave. Registration is required. Log on to ChurchHealth.org/Event/MHFASeptember for more information and to register. For questions, contact MHFA@churchhealth.org.

MINDFULNESS 

(EVERGREEN) In Living Life Deliberately: Mindfulness Meditation in Daily Life, Rob Dove from Rhodes College Counseling hosts guided meditation each Monday at 12 p.m.in the Church Health Meditation Chapel, 1350 Concourse Ave. Log on to ChurchHealth.org/Events for more information. Free and open to the public.

(EVERGREEN) Church Health hosts guided meditation each Tuesday at 12 p.m. in the Church Health Meditation Chapel, 1350 Concourse Ave. Log on to ChurchHealth.org/Events for more information. Free and open to the public.

(EVERGREEN) Church Health hosts 12 Step Sangha meetings lead by Robert Baldwin each Thursday at 5:30 in the Church Health Meditation Chapel, 1350 Concourse Ave. This meditation group is designed especially for individuals in recovery and is open to people with any addiction. Contact Robert Baldwin at baldwin_rl@yahoo.com with any questions.

(EVERGREEN) Unwind and refocus each week at Church Health’s Saturday Morning Unwind Sessions. Facilitated by Greg Graber and Rob Dove each Saturday at 9:30 a.m.in the Church Health Meditation Chapel, 1350 Concourse Ave. Log on to ChurchHealth.org/Events for more information. Free and open to the public.

FAITH

(EVERGREEN) Please join Church Health for a walking Bible study each Wednesday at 12 p.m. in the Church Health Meditation Chapel, 1350 Concourse Ave. Pastor Byron Fitchpatric leads you through Walk and Talk, a program developed by Church Health to help you make small changes and simple lifestyle improvements in your health and to grow in faith. Please wear walking shoes. The Church Health Chapel is located on the first floor of Crosstown Concourse. 

(EVERGREEN) Please join Church Health every Thursday at 12 p.m. for our weekly chapel service and contemplative break. All are welcome. The Church Health Meditation Chapel is located on the first floor of Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave.  

(EVERGREEN) Church Health hosts a weekly Jummah prayer service every Friday at 1 p.m. in the Church Health Meditation Chapel. All are welcome. The Church Health Meditation Chapel is located on the first floor of Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave.

COMMUNITY

(EVERGREEN) Hosted by Micah Greenstein, John Kilzer, Chris Miner, Scott Morris and Kirk Whalum, The Mystic is a monthly gathering to find connection through music, story and dialogue. The Mystic is held the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave; the next gathering is August 28 in the Church Health Community Room. All are welcome.

Church Health will kick off its inaugural Giving Day on Tuesday, August 28. The campaign aims to celebrate health while also raising funds to sustain the not-for-profit healthcare organization, which provides clinical and wellness services to working uninsured people in Shelby County. The campaign will run from midnight to 11:59 p.m.Log on to churchhealth.org/givingday to learn more.

NUTRITION

In collaboration with Temple Israel, Church Health will offer a series of Jewish cooking classes starting August 16 at 6 p.m. at the Church Health Nutrition Hub at Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave. This program aims to engage young adults in the art, origins, tradition and technique behind time-honored Jewish recipes and holiday traditions. The August class will celebrate two traditional dishes of Rosh Hashanah—cabbage rolls and apples with honey. Rabbi Micah Greenstein will lead a discussion, followed by a hands-on, mini cooking class with the Church Health Nutrition team. Register online at ChurchHealth.org/event/JewishCookingAug2018/.

In Church Health’s free Community Culinary Medicine Cooking Classes, you’ll learn how to make meals that are nutritious and delicious! Our six-week fall series startTuesday, Aug. 21 and continue through Sept. 25. Morning (10 am-12 pm) and evening (6-8 pm) series are available. Registration opens on July 24 and preregistration is required; learn more and register at ChurchHealth.org/CommunityCooking. Classes are held at the Church Health Nutrition Hub, 1350 Concourse Ave.

There’s nothing quite as sweet as giving! Church Health Nutrition will host Family Baking Classes on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 9 and 11 AM at the Church Health Nutrition Hub, 1350 Concourse Ave. Families will prepare a dozen oatmeal cookies per participant and take them home to sell to friends and family to help spread awareness for Church Health. All proceeds will benefit Church Health, the healthcare home to more than 70,000 working uninsured people and their families in Shelby County. Registration is $10 per participant. Children must be age 6 and up to participate; childcare for younger children will be provided for $10 per family at The Well. Register online at ChurchHealth.org/Events. 

There’s something beautiful about the balance of healthy and delicious food. In celebration of that beauty, Church Health will present The Art of Dinner on Friday, September 7 at 6 p.m. in the Church Health Nutrition Hub, 1350 Concourse Ave. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Joshua House will guide you through a three-course menu including Butternut Squash Bisque, Caramelized Chicken with Mushroom Risotto, and Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Tickets are $65, with proceeds benefiting nutrition programming at the Church Health Nutrition Hub. Log on to ChurchHealth.org/Event/AODFall2018 for tickets.

 

EXERCISE & MOVEMENT

For Teens & Adults:

Church Health offers Energizing Chair Yoga Mondays at 9 a.m. starting August 6 in its Creative Movement Studio at Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave. This pay-what-you-can class is for seniors and those with physical limitations. Log on to churchhealth.org/events to enroll. 

Church Health offers Barre Basics each Mondays at 4:30 p.m. starting August 6 in its Creative Movement Studio at Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave. This class for ages 13 and up focuses on exercises at the ballet barre, incorporating dance technique, to increase strength and flexibility. Series pricing starts at $40. Log on to churchhealth.org/events to enroll. 

 

Church Health offers Mixed Level Stott Pilates on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. starting August 6 in its Creative Movement Studio at Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave. These mat-based classes use small and large equipment to enhance students' experience, and special attention is paid to individual students' needs in the group setting. Series pricing starts at $63, and prorated series pricing is available. Log on to churchhealth.org/events to enroll. This class is also available on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., starting August 8.

Church Health offers Alignment Yoga on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. starting August 8 in its Creative Movement Studio at Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave. This pay-what-you-can class allows you to deepen your understanding of the body from the inside out. Log on to churchhealth.org/creativemovementstudio to enroll. 

 

Join professional dancer and choreographer Tamara Parrish for Mindful Body Conditioning in Church Health’s Creative Movement Studio, 1350 Concourse Ave. These workshops are ideal cross-training for athletes and dancers to prevent injuries. The August workshop is August 30 at 6 p.m.; September workshop is Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Log on to ChurchHealth.org/Events to register.

Church Health now offers Mindful Yoga to ages 13 and up. Taught by Sharon Thorpe, a Nurse Practitioner at Church Health, this pay-what-you-can class series explore body awareness, meditation, and an introduction to breath work through pranayama. Classes are each Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Church Health Creative Movement Studio, 1350 Concourse Ave. Log on the ChurchHealth.org/CreativeMovementStudio to enroll. 

 

 

For Children:

 

Church Health offers Yoga for Children on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (ages 4-6) and 6 p.m. (ages 7-12) starting August 8 in Creative Movement Studio at Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave. Classes are free for YMCA members, and nine-week series pricing is $45 for non-members. Log on to churchhealth.org/creativemovementstudio to enroll.

 

Church Health offers Movin' & Groovin' to children on Thursdays, Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m. These high-energy movement classes are designed to promote children's heart health and creativity. The series is free for YMCA members and $45 for the community. Space is limited; log on to churchhealth.org/creativemovementstudio to enroll. Classes are at Church Health's Creative Movement Studio at Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave.

Church Health is excited to offer Parent/Child Creative Movement classes Saturdays, Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. in Church Health's Creative Movement Studio, 1350 Concourse Ave. This mommy-and-me-style class series for toddlers age 2-3 and their parents help children develop rhythm, coordination and self-expression. Series pricing starts at $32. Log on to churchhealth.org/events to enroll.


Church Health offers Creative Movement classes for children age 4-5 Saturdays, Aug. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Church Health's Creative Movement Studio, 1350 Concourse Ave. The classes help boys and girls develop rhythm, coordination and self-expression through a variety of dance styles. Series pricing starts at $32. Log on to churchhealth.org/events to enroll.


Church Health offers ballet classes Saturdays, Aug. 11 in Church Health's Creative Movement Studio, 1350 Concourse Ave. The classes focus on ballet technique, include work at the barre, and incorporate moves to increase strength and flexibility. Open Level Ballet for Age 6-8 is at 12
p.m.; Open Level Ballet for Age 9-12 is at 12:45 p.m. Series pricing starts at $40. Log on to churchhealth.org/events to enroll.