Dignity Health | hello Healthy | Winter 2018-2019

HelloHealthy | Winter 2018–2019 15 Register today! Visit dignityhealth.org/bakersfield for more information about classes, events, and support groups at Dignity Health – Mercy and Memorial Hospitals. Events for your health Classes and events coming up “Life is short and we never have enough time for the hearts of those who travel the way with us. O, be swift to love! Make haste to be kind.” —Henri-Frédéric Amiel Follow @humankindness on Twitter for more kindness inspiration from Dignity Health. FITNESS Fitness classes are free and open to the public. Must be 18 years of age or older. For more information about our exercise classes, please call 661.861.0852 or email cwp@dignityhealth.org . Zumba • Monday through Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m., Mercy Conference Center, 1600 D St. (corner of 16th and D streets) • Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Mercy Conference Center, 1600 D St. (corner of 16th and D streets) Yoga • Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Clerou Lecture Room at Mercy Hospital Downtown, 2215 Truxtun Ave. • Wednesdays, 6 to 7 a.m., Buena Vista Room at Mercy Hospital Southwest, 400 Old River Road • Wednesdays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., Founders Hall Auditorium at Memorial Hospital, 420 34th St. Learn more about Memorial Hospital’s “Miracles on 34th Street” Birth and Parenting Classes and Tours. Call 661.494.5668 . Mercy Hospital offers several Birth and Parenting Classes and Tours. Please call 661.663.6067 for upcoming dates and to register. * # Maternity classes Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar First Wednesday of every month Clerou Lecture Room, Mercy Hospital Downtown, 2215 Truxtun Ave. Enjoy the life you were meant to have. Attend one of our free seminars to get the information you need to make an educated decision on whether bariatric surgery is right for you. Register online at dignityhealth.org/bakersfield/weightloss or call 661.632.5117 . health and well-being of patients through artistic expression. The Center is also open to patient family members, community members, and caregivers who just want a quiet and reflective space to read, pray, or have a quiet conversation. Classes and workshops include: • Art and writing classes. • Music therapy. • Support groups. • Crafting. • Meditation and tai chi. Visit dignityhealth.org/ bakersfield for a complete list of classes and workshops or call 661.632.5357 . SUPPORT Art and Spirituality Center The Art and Spirituality Center is located at Mercy Hospital Downtown and is home to programs that promote the