Diabetes walk to be in Ocean City, Md.
The American Diabetes Association will be hosting its annual Del/Mar-velous, Delaware & Eastern Shore Maryland Step out for Diabetes Walk Saturday, Nov. 7, in Ocean City, Md. It will start and finish at the south end of the boardwalk. Registration and check-in, which begins at 8:30 a.m., will be in the inlet parking lot. Register online at
diabetes.org/stepout.
Register by Nov. 9 for chiropractic discussion
Dr. Desiree Steimel, chiropractor, will visit the Cape Henlopen Senior Center in Rehoboth Beach at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 16, to discuss the Proadjuster chiropractic technique. This is a chiropractic treatment performed while the patient is sitting in an upright position and does not involve any turning or sudden movements. Attendees must sign up by Monday, Nov. 9; admission is free. To register or for details, call 227-2055.
Rehoboth Beach Yoga to offer free yoga demonstrations in November
Rehoboth Beach Yoga is offering three free demonstrations for those who would like to learn how yoga techniques can relieve acute or chronic pain. Svaroopa yoga teaches the simple poses that release tensions created by gripping muscles attached to the skeletal bones along the spine. The full yoga breath is taught at the beginning of each session, and the client is fully supported while in a position of complete relaxation. Attendees will see an actual demonstration of yoga in action. Free demonstrations are scheduled for 3 p.m., Wednesdays, Nov. 4, Nov. 11 and Nov. 18. For more information, call Michele Gordon at 236-9146.
MS support groups to meet
Shore Group Two, a multiple sclerosis support group, meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month, at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. MS Shore Group meets from 6 to 8 p.m., the first Wednesday of each month, in St. George’s Chapel parish hall. For more information, call Jamie at 684-4513 or Kaye at 422-9584.
Prenatal yoga helps women with deliveries
Chelsea King is offering an ongoing prenatal yoga class from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, at Rehoboth Beach Yoga. The classes focus on releasing the muscles at the base of the spine and pelvis to provide a more comfortable pregnancy, an easier and faster delivery, and a quicker recovery. Guided awareness and breathing exercises are part of every class to provide relaxation, healing and a connection to the body and baby. Moms new to Svaroopa yoga must be at least 12 weeks pregnant before beginning the class. This class is also beneficial for couples trying to conceive. The cost is $20 for walk-ins, $70 for four classes and $130 for eight classes. Those who sign up before Tuesday, Dec. 1, will receive a free class. For details call King at 430-1089 or visit rehobothbeachyoga.com.
Hospice to host Lunch Bunch lecture Nov. 6
Dementia will be the topic at the Delaware Hospice Lunch Bunch lecture from noon to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at the Delaware Hospice Center. Register by calling Vicki Costa at 856-7717, Ext. 1129, or email vcosta@delawarehospice.org.
Hearing loss to be discussed Nov. 6
The latest installment of the Aging: Not for Sissies series will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Lewes Public Library. Linda Heller, president of the Hearing Loss Association of Delaware, will speak about the many aspects of hearing loss. Topics covered will be hearing aids, assistive-listening devices, accessibility issues in the community and hearing healthcare providers. Family members are encouraged to attend. Call the library at 302-645-2733 to register.
Bayhealth offers breastfeeding classes
Bayhealth Medical Center offers free breastfeeding classes and support groups. Call 302-744-7135 for details.
Caregivers meet monthly for support
A caregivers support group for those who take care of Alzheimer’s patients meets the third Thursday of each month, at Gull House. For more information, call Kathleen Graham Frey at 226-2160.
