IN Millcreek Fall 2016 | Page 15

LifeWorks Erie provides relevant, contemporary programs, services and lifelong learning opportunities that engage individuals age 50 and older who are interested in staying active mentally and physically and want to lead healthy, vibrant lives. Satisfy your curiosity with our Lifelong Learning Institute. The institute provides education and information on a variety of topics relevant to our members and the community. These sessions include a variety of classes such as cooking, gardening, wine, music, art, and technology to name a few. At LifeWorks Erie you can stay physically fit with the many classes we offer such as yoga, tai chi, weight lifting, cardio workouts including walking. Lifeworks Erie offers prevention and health management classes. Members of our staff are certified in Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, Matter of Balance, Healthy Steps for Older Adults and Powerful Tools for Caregivers. LifeWorks Erie offers health screenings and health education on various topics. For over forty years, LifeWorks Erie has offered flu and pneumonia vaccinations to the community. We offer clinics throughout Erie County in an effort to make it easy for people to access the flu vaccinations. There are many social engagement activities at LifeWorks Erie such as bingo, cards, dances, parties, trips and tours. Individual annual membership to LifeWorks Erie is $25; for couples it is just $45. To become a member, stop in the office at 406 Peach Street, call 814.453.5072 or go on-line at LifeWorksErie.org. CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Wednesdays, August 31 – October 5 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Millcreek Municipal Building, 3608 West 26th Street, Erie. Call Judy at 814.833.1111, ext. 329 to register Tired of being fatigued, anxious, or in pain? Unsure about how to best handle an ongoing health condition? Try something new. Join the self-management workshop and discover fresh, easier ways to live better and healthier. This workshop will teach you: • TECHNIQUES TO DEAL WITH PROBLEMS such as frustration, fatigue, and pain. • APPROPRIATE EXERCISE for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance. • APPROPRIATE USE of medications • COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY with family, friends and health professionals F or an up-to-date schedule of events, visit our website at LifeWorksErie.org or stop by the Millcreek Township Building or LifeWorks Erie (at 406 Peach Street, Erie) to pick up a schedule. If you would like to be added to the LifeWorks Erie mailing list, simply call 814.453.5072 or email [email protected] with your address information. Millcreek | Fall 2016 | icmags.com 13 MI L LC RE E K TOW N SHI P 406 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16507 Millcreek EK TOWNSHIP & LIFEWORKS ERIE