Elkhart Historical Museum offers a chance to learn about and perform 1800s fitness routine

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ACTIVITIES

SOUTH BEND — Start 2025 by learning about aromatherapy and by making your own sugar scrub and salt bath soak during “DIY Winter Skin Scrubs, Soaks, and Soothers” offered by the St. Joseph County Public Library. Unwind as you create personalized treatments designed to rejuvenate your skin and relax your mind. This program will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 14 in the LaSalle Branch meeting room, 3232 W. Ardmore Trail. Register at sjcpl.libnet.info/events.

BRISTOL — The Elkhart County Historical Museum is offering “Learn & Burn” from 11 a.m. to noon on Jan. 10. Take time out to learn about historical perspectives on personal fitness and the rise of physical culture in the late 1800s. After giving your brain a workout, join Barb Welty of the Elkhart County Health Department in a historically inspired workout with fitness routines drawn from the turn of the 20th century. This event is for those 18 years of age or older. There is no fee and no registration is required. Upon arrival, all participants must sign a waiver before taking part in the class. The museum is located at 304 W. Vistula St.

CLASSES

SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class “Communication Changes” from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 13 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live/interactive web session. Participants can connect through their computer. Register online at https://alzni.org/caregivers/caregiving/.

SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center, 305 S. Michigan St., is offering Yoga for EveryBODY from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Ballroom.

SOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services Wellness House, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., will offer the following “Living Well with Cancer” classes. All classes are free and open to cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers; pre-register for all classes by calling 574-287-4197 or e-mail programs@riverbendservices.org.

• Jan. 13: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 1 p.m. Zen Coloring/BYO Craft; 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga.

• Jan. 14: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; Noon Bites & Bits; 1 p.m. MELT.

• Jan. 15: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 10 a.m. Knitting Krew; 1 p.m. Garden Planning; 2 p.m. Dominoes; 2 p.m. Kim’s Bra Boutique; 5:30 p.m. Supper & Support.

• Jan. 16: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. Healthy Broccoli Casserole; 3 p.m. Zumba.

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Senior Center, 810 Rynearson St., 269-695-7119, offers the following exercise classes and health checks through the end of January. The exercise room is open all hours BASC is open.

• Mondays: 10 a.m. Chair fitness with Linda; 11 a.m. Dancing to the Oldies with CeCe.

• Tuesdays: 9 a.m. Osteo fit with Missy; 5:30 p.m. Powerbeats with Missy.

• Wednesdays: 10:15 a.m. Chair fitness with CeCe.

• Thursdays: 11 a.m. Chair yoga with Sara.

• Fridays: 9 a.m. Powerbeats with Missy; 10 a.m. Chair fitness with Lizz.

• Hearing Aid Checks — Dr. Michelle Ridenour from Miracle Ear, will be at the center from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 14, to check ears for wax, clean hearing aids and answer questions. Call the BASC to register.

• Senior Nutrition – SNS/Meals on Wheels of SW Michigan announces the meal site in the Center is open. Lunch starts at noon. Call Kerri at 269-695-7119 by 10 a.m. Monday-Friday to reserve your meal the next business day. Seating is limited. Ask about home delivery service for qualifying homebound seniors. Must be 60 years or older.

• Foot Clinic — Monthly foot clinic through Blessed Feet, LLC, beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 16. The initial appointment fee is $40; all subsequent appointments will cost $30 (checks payable to Blessed Feet, LLC). Not covered under any insurance. Call the BASC to schedule an appointment. Participants must have a consent form completed by their doctor prior to their first visit. Forms available at the BASC.

• Glasses Adjustment and Repair — Get eyeglasses adjusted or repaired at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 16.

SUPPORT GROUPS

ST. JOSEPH — When you are grieving it can be tough getting out and socializing again. Help ease the transition by joining us the second Friday of every month for “Just Coffee” from 9 to 11 a.m. at Lory’s Place, 445 Upton Drive. Meet this month on Jan. 10.

BLOOD DRIVES

South Bend Medical Foundation will hold the following drives. Register at donorportal.givebloodnow.com:

• B100, In honor of Elijah, 237 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, 8 to 11 a.m. Jan. 10.

• Marshall County Building, 112 W. Jefferson St., Plymouth, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 10.

• Niles Buchanan YMCA, 905 N. Front St., Niles, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13.

• Elkhart Public Library, Dunlap Branch, 58485 County Road 12, Elkhart, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 13.

• UFP Granger LLC, 50415 Herbert St., Granger, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 14.

• Lakeville Community, Palmer Community Complex, 601 N. Michigan St., Lakeville, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14.

• ITAMCO, 954 Dewey St., Argos, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 15.

• South Bend County City Building, Department of Health, 227 W. Jefferson St., South Bend, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 16.

The American Red Cross will hold the following drives. Register at redcrossblood.org:

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 220 Crescent Drive, LaPorte, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST Jan. 11.

• First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, noon to 6 p.m. CST Jan. 13.

• College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., Goshen, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 14.

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will hold the following drives. Register at donate.michigan.versiti.org:

• Great Lakes Eye Care, Conference Room, 2848 Niles Road, Ste. B, St. Joseph, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10.

• Hollywood Elementary, Gym, 143 E. John Beers Road, St. Joseph, 3 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14.

• Middlebury Church of the Brethren, 507 Bristol Ave., Middlebury, 2 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15.

• Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Multi-purpose Room, 58620 Sink Road, Dowagiac, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 16.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Health Briefs for the week beginning Jan. 10, 2025