New Year, New You! Anne Arundel Medical Center is providing a variety of classes—many free—for those who want to take charge of improving their life and getting a jump on those New Year’s resolutions.
To register for these events go to: www.aamcevents.com or call 443-481-5555.
Lose Weight and Soar to Better Health: Learn About Weight Loss Solutions
Date: 01/07/2014 Time: 5-7pm
Date: 01/21/2014 Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: AAMC’s Belcher Pavilion (formerly Health Sciences Pavilion), 7th Floor Doordan Institute, Annapolis, Md.
Description: This is a free seminar designed for people who are obese by 100 pounds or more and who want to learn about surgical weight loss options. Learn about three different options for surgical weight loss, the process involved and what is required before, during and after surgery. Designed to be a small group session to provide plenty of time to ask questions and get answers about the procedure.
A 2014 Baby? Maybe.
Date: 01/08/2014
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: AAMC’s Belcher Pavilion (formerly Health Sciences Pavilion), 7th Floor Doordan Institute, Annapolis, Md.
Description: Is a baby in your future for 2014? Learn how to have a safe smart pregnancy from the experts. The class will cover smart nutrition prior to and during pregnancy, tips for exercise, budgeting for baby.
Managing your Financial Health
Date: 01/09/2014
Time: 6:30pm
Location: AAMC’s Belcher Pavilion (formerly Health Sciences Pavilion), 7th Floor Doordan Institute, Annapolis, Md.
Description: Begin your New Year by taking a look at your financial health. Are you prepared for the future? What can you do now? Come talk with our experts and start your year off right!
Become Smoke Free
Date: 01/09/2014
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: AAMC’s Belcher Pavilion (formerly Health Sciences Pavilion), 7th Floor Doordan Institute, Annapolis, Md.
Description: This 7-week program helps participants break the habit. Participants meet weekly from 6:00-7:30PM on a Thursday. Registration required. FREE to all who live, work, or go to school in Anne Arundel County. Out of county fee: $75.
For individual counseling contact: 443-481-5366.
Starting the New Year Right
Date: 01/10/2014
Time: 10-11am
Location: Severna Park Community Center, 623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park
Description: Ann Caldwell, RD, LDN, will discuss restarting, renewing and energizing your healthy lifestyle with better food and exercise choices.
Energize at Westfield: Healthy Habits
Date: 01/15/2014
Time: 7:30-8:30am
Location: New Dining Café, 2002 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, Md.
Description: An AAMC registered dietitian will be speaking about healthy habits. Learn how to “Build a Better Plate” and make healthier food choices to Energize your lifestyle. For more information about Energize at Westfield visit aahs.org/energizeatwestfield.
The Mayo Clinic Diet: 12-Week Workshop
Date: 01/28/2014 – 04/15/2014 – Tuesday evenings
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: AAMC’s Belcher Pavilion (formerly Health Sciences Pavilion), 7th Floor Doordan Institute, Annapolis, Md.
Description: Discover better health through better weight management. This 12-week program puts you in charge of reshaping your body and your lifestyle by adopting healthy habits and breaking unhealthy ones. The program is led by a registered dietitian and cardiac rehab specialist. The weekly classes offer a motivational group atmosphere that is both supportive and informative.