Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on September 11, 2013

Send your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o North Central News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171. Submissions must be received by noon Friday prior to the next desired publication date. Items run on a space-available basis.

ONGOING

Wellness/support

A program for family caregivers of a loved one with dementia offers stress management techniques, relaxation and coping strategies, and class materials 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays at Autumn Grove Cottages, 1418 Walkers Way. Participation is confidential. Trained facilitators lead the program. Contact: Helen Flores, 764-8500 or hflores@ccofsa.com.

Alzheimer's Association, San Antonio & South Texas Chapter, co-presents Living with Alzheimer's, a series of free informational programs, at Arden Courts of San Antonio Memory Care Community, 15290 Huebner Road. Each program, taking place 6-7:30 p.m., is designed to provide caregivers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Attendees may come to one or all seminars, set for today and Sept. 19. Seating is limited. RSVP to: 408-9100 or sanantonio@arden-courts.com.

MCCI Medical Group of Legacy Place senior activity center opened Aug. 1 in the northeast corner of The Legacy retail center, U.S. 281 and Loop 1604. The facility is for the area seniors, ages 55 and over, to gather for educational and recreational activities. All classes and activities in are free. Weekly activities and classes range from healthy cooking, Zumba, Wii bowling, walking, Bingo, personal safety and personal health. Contact: http://www.mccigroup.com or 495-0222.

San Antonio Lymphedema Support Group meets 7 p.m. first Wednesdays at The Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Drive. Admission is free to the public. Contact: Cindy Schneid, SALS@satx.rr.com.

Nydia's Yoga Therapy Studio, 4680 Lockhill-Selma Road, is hosting a variety of daily and semi-daily classes, such as yoga in Spanish, gentle yoga and yoga for children. Esther Vexler leads a yoga awareness practice class 2-3 p.m. Sept. 15 ($10 suggested donation; proceeds benefit Esther Vexler Yoga School). Contact: 764-1616 or http://www.nydiasyogatherapy.com.

St. George Episcopal Church Mental Health Family Support Group holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. second Wednesdays at 6904 West Ave. in Castle Hills. Call: 342-4261.

Eczema Support Group has formed. Contact: Gabi Mehta, EczemaGroupSA@yahoo.com or 748-8824; or Pam Van Scoyk, EczemaGroupSA@yahoo.com or 862-1684.

Read more:
North Central Community Calendar — Sept. 5-11

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