Health & Wellness

  • Blood Pressure Clinic

    Blood Pressure Clinic

    Monday, May 6, 2024 | 11:00-12:00pm

    The first Monday of each month. 

    A trained healthcare professional will screen your blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.

  • Parkinson’s Support Group

    Parkinson's Support Group

    Monday, May 13, 2024 | 5:30-6:30pm

    Second Monday evening of each month. 

    The South Oakland County Parkinson's Support Group, sponsored by the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation, is a group of people who meet to learn more about Parkinson’s disease and the services available. This group brings together people with a common bond. So many people say, “And I thought I was the only one with this problem.” Come for camaraderie, support, and learn from each other. Groups include people with PD, care partners, friends, families and health professionals. Facilitated by the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation staff. For more information call 248-419-7170.

    Drop-in, no registration necessary.

  • Spring into Action!

    Spring into Action!

    Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm

    Raj Thangamuthu, Physical Therapist & Owner of Empower Physical Therapy 

    It’s spring and you know what that means: spring cleaning! Raj will get us ready for the reaching and bending and lifting that comes with cleaning and de-cluttering. He’ll show us how to use good body mechanics when pulling and pushing different objects – all with the goal of not hurting ourselves and being able to enjoy all that the upcoming months have to offer. 

  • Common Urology Condition as We Age

    Common Urology Condition as We Age

    Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm

    Dr. Marcus Jamil, MD, Chief of Urology at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

    Dr. Jamil will discuss urological conditions that affect both men and women. For women, he will cover urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence. For men, he will discuss prostate cancer screening and systems and management of an enlarged prostate. Come prepared to learn and ask questions! Light lunch provided.

    Thank you to Henry Ford Health, our Health and Wellness Partner! 

  • Essential Oils

    Essential Oils

    Monday, May 20, 2024 | 2:00-3:00pm

    Caryn Ciagne

    Join us to learn about the basics of using essential oils for personal self-care and within your home. We will focus on three basic oils: lemon, lavender and peppermint and expand to cover participants’ specific health concerns and oil options to support their needs.

    Participants will have two registration options: A) Includes an essential oil trio - 5 ml each of lemon, lavender and peppermint. $40 members / $45 guests OR… B) To attend for informational purposes only, the cost is $10 members / $15 guests. All participants will create a customized oil spray to enjoy at home.

  • Toward a Dementia-Friendly Community

    Toward a Dementia-Friendly Community

    Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm

    Jim Mangi, Founder and Director of DementiaFriendly Saline, Volunteer Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association and a Care Partner

    This talk will address the growing problem of dementia, along with positive information about dealing with it. Mr. Mangi will talk about the condition called “dementia”, and brain diseases that cause it, such as Alzheimer’s Disease. He will present typical dementia warning signs and what to do if they appear. He will also discuss evidence-based risk reduction strategies and emerging medical treatments. He will present easy, practical techniques that individuals, businesses and other organizations can adopt to make it less difficult for persons with dementia to shop, dine and enjoy all a community has to offer. 

  • Attention All Pickleball Players

    Attention All Pickleball Players

    Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 11:00-12:00pm

    Doug Johnson and Sara Schuster of Foundation Manual Physical Therapy and Performance, Royal Oak

    Pickleball injuries are on the rise. Learn the most common injuries players experience and ways to prevent them. Then, participate in a Functional Movement Screen (7 specific movements) to help identify areas that make you susceptible to injury. Learn tips, exercises and stretches/mobilizations to help improve those areas. 

  • Is there a Right Way to Fall? Fall Prevention

    Is there a Right Way to Fall? Fall Prevention

    Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm

    Nicole Matthews Papelian BSN, RN, Injury Prevention Coordinator

    Is there a right way to fall? What would you do if you fell at home and no one was around? The risk of falling – and fall related problems – rises with age. However, many falls can be prevented. Learn strategies on how to prepare for this possible situation, and hear tips on how to prevent falls from happening in the first place. Light lunch provided.

    Thank you to Henry Ford Health , our Health and Wellness Partner!

  • Yoga Nidra with Caryn Ciagne

    Yoga Nidra with Caryn Ciagne

    Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | 2:00-3:00pm

    A Special Class with Caryn Ciagne 

    Join us for Yoga Nidra — a simple, pose-free way to slow down and recover from stressors in your life. This will be a guided relaxation where you will be resting comfortably on the floor and the goal is to move into a deep state of conscious awareness sleep, which is a deeper state of relaxation with awareness. We will begin with a few guided simple stretches and then it will be all about guided relaxation. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or beach towel and perhaps a pillow or two to be comfortable lying down.