Classes & Events

 

 

 

For more information, contact
Shelly Pauling, Education & Communications Manager at
507-637-4527.

 

The following classes and events are available to the community. Please click below for more information.

January | February | March | April | May | June | July
August
| September | October | November | December

January 2009

Grand Opening - January 17, 2009
The Redwood Area Hospital will be hosting a grand opening celebration that is free and open to the public.  Click here for more information.

Childbirth Preparation Class - Starts January 31, 2009
Childbirth preparation is a 1 day course designed to help you prepare for your new baby. Class will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 9am-4:30pm. 

February 2009

Adult Grief Support Group - Starts February 3, 2009
The Adult Grief Support Group will meet on Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Adult Day Services Room starting February 3, 2009 through March 10, 2009. The Adult Grief Support Group can offer support, friendship, information and an opportunity to talk or listen with other people who are grieving. 

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - February 10, 2009
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on February 10, 2009 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.  Topic: "TBA" presented by TBA.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group - February 19, 2009
There will be an Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meeting on Monday, February 19, 2009 from 2:00-3:30 in the Education Room.  Topic:  "TBA" presented TBA.

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March 2009

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Full)
The Redwood Area Hospital will be hosting Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training March 3-5, 2009 for nurses, physicians, and EMT's. ACLS training will teach you to learn the critical assessment-management actions for 10 core cases by conducting the Primary and Secondary ABCD Surveys and implementing the algorithms.

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - March 10, 2009
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on March 10, 2009 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.  Topic: "Complimentary & Alternative Therapies" presented by Maydra Maas, RN, CNS.

Community Forum on Adolescent Depression - March 16, 2009
This forum will be held on March 16, 2009 from 6-7pm at the Redwood Area Community Center and is open to all parents, students, grandparents, community members, adults who work with adolescents, and anyone interested in learning more about adolescent depression.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group - March 19, 2009
There will be an Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 2:00-3:30 in the Education Room.  Topic:  "Coping with Parkinson's Disease" presented by Mike Lecy, District Manager, Aegis Therapies.

Family & Friends First Aid for Children, March 26, 2009
There will be a Family & Friends First Aid for Children course on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 6:30-7:30pm at Country View Senior Living in Walnut Grove.

Cost for this class is $20.00 per person which includes the cost of the book for the class. Space is limited to 8 so register early!

To register, call Shelly Pauling at 507-637-4527. Payment must be received prior to the class to guarantee your spot.

Bridging the Gap - March 28, 2009
There will be a Spring Retreat on March 28, 2009 from 9am-1pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.  Bridging the Gap is a free program that gives kids who have experienced the death of someone special, the opportunity to connect with others "who have been there." 

April 2009

Office Ergonomics Workshop - April 14, 2009
The Occupational Therapy Department will be sponsoring workshops that will focus on ergonomic principles that will apply towards corporate or home office computer work station settings. Time/Location: 10am-11am RAH Education Room.

Ergonomic products will be on-hand and will be used for demonstration. Pre-register by calling 507-637-4606.

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - April 14, 2009
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on April 14, 2009 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.  Topic: "What Can the Minnesota Arthritis Foundation Do For You?" presented by Liz Truax, Events Coordinator, MN Arthritis Foundation.

Healthcare Directives Day - April 16, 2009
Joleen Johnson, LSW, Social Services Manager from Redwood Area Hospital is welcoming the public to come to the east lobby of the hospital from 9am - 3pm, as she will be providing free information about advance care planning and advance directive forms.

Office Ergonomics Workshop - April 23, 2009
The Occupational Therapy Department will be sponsoring workshops that will focus on ergonomic principles that will apply towards corporate or home office computer work station settings. Time/Location: 4pm-5pm RAH Education Room.

Ergonomic products will be on-hand and will be used for demonstration. Pre-register by calling 507-637-4606.

Childbirth Preparation Class - April 25, 2009
Childbirth preparation is a 1 day course designed to help you prepare for your new baby. Class will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9am-4:30pm.

Hospice Memorial Service - April 27, 2009
The Redwood Area Hospice will be sponsoring their annual memorial service on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Presbyterian Church in Redwood Falls.

Foundation Fundraiser: Casino Night April 27, 2009
The 5th Annual "Casino Night" will be held on Monday, April 27, 2009 at Jackpot Junction Casino in Morton, MN. 

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group - April 30, 2009
There will be an Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 6:30-8:00 in the Education Room.  Topic:  "The Working Caregiver" presented by Gail Gilman-Waldner, M. Ed., C.F.C.S & Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota.

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May 2009

Hospice Spring Luncheon - May 2, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 11:30-1pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls.  Tickets $15.00 per person, proceeds go to the Hospice program.  Do you enjoy decorating & entertaining? Sign up to be a table host.  Contact Karen Melges at 507-637-4668.

Breast Cancer Awareness Night - May 5, 2009
"Navigating the System of Prevention, Detection, and Current Breast Cancer Treatments" will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 7:00-8:30pm at the Redwood Area Hospital in the Education Room.  This event is free.  Click here for flyer.

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - May 12, 2009
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on May 12, 2009 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.  Topic: "Arthritis and Nutriton" presented by Dorie Oja, RD, CDE, Redwood Area Hospital.

Taking Control of Your Diabetes - May 15, 2009
9:00am - 2:30pm at the St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Redwood Falls.  Click here for flyer.

Free Health Seminar on Joint Pain - May 19, 2009
12:00pm - 1:00pm at the Redwood Area Hospital in the Education Room (west entrance).  Click here for flyer.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group - May 21, 2009

There will be an Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 11:00am-1:30pm in the Education Room (lunch provided).  Topic:  "Alzheimer's and Other Dementia Illnesses: Communication, Basic Skills and Techniques" presented by Minnesota Alzheimer's Association Staff.

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June 2009

Free Coaches Clinic
Attend a free coaches clinic on Monday, June 1, 2009 from 6:30-8pm at the Redwood Area Community Center, Room 3B.  Click here for more information.

Bike Rodeo

The 9th Annual Bike Rodeo will be held on Tuesday,
June 9, 2009 from 5:30-7pm at the Redwood Area
Community Center in Redwood Falls, MN. The event is free and open to parents and children of all ages.  Click here for flyer.

CPR for Healthcare Providers (Full Certification) 6-17-09
This course provides information on adult and pediatric CPR, including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag-valve mask. This course was designed for medical professionals needing a healthcare CPR certification such as nurses, doctors, etc. Click here to register

Cancer Survivor's Picnic - June 22, 2009
The 16th Annual Cancer Survivor's Picnic will be held on June 22, 2009 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Redwood Area Hospital in the Education Room. Subway sandwiches will be provided, bring a dish to pass if you wish.

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July 2009

ACMC/RAH 5K Run/Walk & Kids Run July 11, 2009
The race will be on the Redwood Valley High School Cross Country Course, located behind the Redwood Valley High School off Highway 19 in Redwood Falls. 

Childbirth Preparation Classes - July 22, 2009
Childbirth preparation is a 4-session course designed to help you prepare for your new baby. Classes will be held on Wednesdays starting July 22 through August 12, 2009 from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Seasons 5 Year Anniversary Open House - July 23, 2009
The Redwood Area Hospital Hospice Department would like to cordially invite you and your family to our Open House celebration of Seasons our End-of-Life home on Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 4pm-7pm. In honor of our five year anniversary, hot dogs, chips, lemonade and cookies will be served.

Please join us on Thursday, July 23, 2009 during our Open House. We are located at 400 Veda Drive in Redwood Falls. We hope to see you there!

RAT Dinner Theatre Event "Annie" Foundation Fundraiser - July 30, 2009
The Redwood Area Hospital Foundation in conjunction with the Redwood Area Theatre will be hosting a dinner theatre event for the opening night of "Annie". 

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August 2009

Alzheimer's Roundtable - August 27, 2009
There will be an Alzheimer's Roundtable for professionals, volunteers and community members on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 9:30am.  Click here for full news release.

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September 2009

23rd Annual Ice Cream Circus - will not be held in 2009

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - Sept. 8 2009
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on September 8, 2009 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.  Topic: "Complimentary & Alternative Medicine vs. Arthritis" presented by Maydra A. Maas, RN/CNS, Redwood Area Hospital.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2009
There will be a series of 6-90 minute class sessions held once a week which will be led by certified class leaders. Click here for more information.

Caregiver Support Group - September 17, 2009
There will be a Caregiver Education Series meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 5:30-7:00pm in the Education Room.  Topic:  "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?" presented by Gail Gilman-Waldner, Program Development and coordination - Minnesota River Area on Aging & Professor Emeritus - University of Minnesota.

Free Speech Screenings Sept 15, 22, 24, 2009
Free speech screenings will be provided by Joann Anderson, Speech Language Pathologist. Each screening will only take 15 minutes.  Screenings will be held from 3-5pm.  Call 507-637-4606 for more information or to make an appointment.

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October 2009

Free Speech Screenings October 1, 2009
Free speech screenings will be provided by Joann Anderson, Speech Language Pathologist. Each screening will only take 15 minutes.  Screenings will be held from 9-11am.  Call 507-637-4606 for more information or to make an appointment.

Adult Grief Support Group - Starts October 6, 2009
The Adult Grief Support Group will meet on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:00pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Adult Day Services Room starting October 6, 2009 through November 10, 2009. The Adult Grief Support Group can offer support, friendship, information and an opportunity to talk or listen with other people who are grieving. 

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - Oct. 13 2009
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on October 13, 2009 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.  Topic: "Exercises for the Arthritic Foot" presented by Ryan Pope, DPT, Physical Therapist, Redwood Area Hospital.

Caregiver Education Series - October 15, 2009
There will be a Caregiver Education Series meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 2:00-3:30 in the Education Room.  Topic:  "Strategies to Improving Sleep in Older Adults" presented by Ann McKinley, RN, Center for Senior Behavioral Health - Meeker County Memorial Hospital

Bridging the Gap - October 17, 2009
There will be a Fall Retreat on October 17, 2009 from 9am-1pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room. Bridging the Gap is a free program that gives kids who have experienced the death of someone special, the opportunity to connect with others "who have been there." 

Childbirth Preparation Class - October 24, 2009
Childbirth preparation is a 1 day course designed to help you prepare for your new baby. Class will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 9am-4:30pm.

Flu Clinic in Redwood Falls - Oct. TBA, 2009
There will be a Flu Immunization Clinic in Redwood Falls on October TBA, 2009 from 1:30-5:30pm at the Redwood Area Community Center Room #3. 
 

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November 2009

Free Diabetes Screening - Nov. 2, 2009
The Redwood Area Hospital Diabetes Educators will be at the Guide Point Pharmacy on Monday, November 2, 2009 from 9am-noon.  Free blood sugar screenings will be offered to those interested. 

Free Diabetes Screening - Nov. 3, 2009
The Redwood Area Hospital Diabetes Educators will be at Sward Kemp-Snyder Drug on Thursday, November 3, 2009 from 9am-noon.  Free blood sugar screenings will be offered to those interested. 

Free Diabetes Screening - Nov. 6, 2009
The Redwood Area Hospital Diabetes Educators will be at Wal-Mart on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 9am-noon.  Free blood sugar screenings will be offered to those interested. 

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - Nov. 10, 2009

There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on November 10, 2009 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.  Topic: "Managing Caregiving: Resources for the Family Caregiver" presented by Lynn Buckley, LPN, Caring Connections Adult Day Services, Redwood Area Hospital. 
 

Caregivers Education Series - November 19, 2009
There will be a Caregiver Education Series meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 12:00-1:30 in the Education Room.  Topic:  "What's New in Medicare for 2010" presented by Gail Radke, Senior Outreach Specialist from the Slayton Office of Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging.

Hospice Tree of Lights - November 20, 2009
The Hospice Tree of Lights ceremony will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 6:00pm downtown Redwood Falls at the corner of 2nd Street and Washington.  There will be a second ceremony on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 7:00pm at the Morton Post Office.  Click here for more information.

Preparing for the Holidays
Preparing for the Holidays will no longer be held as a group event.  If you would like more information about preparing for the holidays or other special days while you morn the loss of a loved one, please contact Joleen Johnson, LSW at 507-637-4616 or Amy Boettger, LSW at 507-637-4617.

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December 2009

CPR for Healthcare Providers (Full Certification) 12-29-09 8:30am - 1:30pm
This course provides information on adult and pediatric CPR, including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag-valve mask. This course was designed for medical professionals needing a healthcare CPR certification such as nurses, doctors, etc. To register, contact Shelly Pauling at 507-637-4527.


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