IN Millcreek Summer 2016 | Page 14

KEEPING HEALTHY WITH MILLCRE SUMMER SESSION FOR THE LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE The Lifelong Learning Institute at LifeWorks Erie offers many educational, informative and fun classes. The next session begins June 6 and continues through August 26. Listed below is a sampling of classes offered through the Lifelong Learning Institute. CREATIVITY MATTERS – Drawing, Digital Photography and crafts. COOKING CLASSES – In the Kitchen: Authentic Latin American Cuisine, Herbs – They Do Your Body Good, and Maneesha’s Kitchen Palace Presents a Journey of North Indian Cuisine. STAYING ACTIVE - Fitness programs such as Weight Lifting, Fit for Life, T’ai Chi, and Gentle Yoga. THE UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Interesting and educational classes presented by faculty from local universities. VIBRANT LIFE SERIES – A variety of health topics presented by LECOM Health physicians. Classes are open to the public and are either free or offered at a nominal fee. For a full schedule of events, visit LifeWorksErie.org or stop by our office at 406 Peach Street to pick up a brochure. If you would like to be added to LifeWorks Erie mailing list, call 814. 453.5072 or email [email protected] with your contact information. ASK THE EXPERT SERIES Take advantage of the valuable health talks offered by Lifeworks Erie. Physicians from LECOM Health will discuss many health topics including health guidelines, condition management, disease prevention and ways to boost quality of life. Classes are held the third Wednesday of each month at the Millcreek Municipal Building at 6:00 pm. The topic for the May 18 session is: What is Celiac Disease? by Brian Viviano, DO. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. Dr. Viviano, gastroenterologist from LECOM Health, will discuss symptoms of the disease as well as treatment options. For a listing of these classes visit LifeWorksErie.org or call 814. 453.5072. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS: HEALTH SCREENINGS MI L LC RE EK TO WN SHI P illcreek Periodic screenings are an essential component of preventive healthcare. Important measurements including blood pressure, pulse, weight and BMI in combination with other blood tests, indicate the body’s reaction to the normal and abnormal processes occurring in the body, or the likelihood of the incidence of disease. Based on results, participants are referred to their own physicians or to a referral list of physicians for follow-up. Free screenings include blood pressure, pulse, weight and body mass index calculations. The cost for the total cholesterol test is $10 and blood glucose testing is $5. The following screening locations and times are offered in Millcreek: Asbury United Methodist Church 4703 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506 The fourth Monday of every month from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Millcreek Municipal Building 3608 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506 The second Monday of every month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Appointments are not necessary. 12 Millcreek F or an up-to-date schedule of events, visit our website at LifeWork