Calendar of Events

Classes & Events

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

January 2010

February 2010

Adult Grief Support Group - Starts February 2, 2010
The Adult Grief Support Group will meet on Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Adult Day Services Room starting February 2, 2010 through March 9, 2010. The Adult Grief Support Group can offer support, friendship, information and an opportunity to talk or listen with other people who are grieving.

Childbirth Preparation Class - February 6, 2010
Childbirth preparation is a 1 day course designed to help you prepare for your new baby. Class will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 9am-4:30pm.

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - February 9, 2010
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on February 9, 2010 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room. Topic: "Durable Medical Equipment for the Arthritic Survivor" presented by Todd Knorr, Rice Home Medical.

Caregiver Support Group - February 11, 2010
There will be a Caregivers Support Group meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 1:30 - 3:00pm in the Education Room. Topic: "Identity and Senior Fraud" presented by Gail Radtke, Senior Linkage Line .

Alzheimer's Support Group - February 11, 2010
There will be an Alzheimer's Support Group meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 2:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Meditation Room. For more information, please contact Lynn Buckley at 507-637-4508 or Karen Christensen at 507-627-1016.

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March 2010

Advanced Cardiac Life Support
The Redwood Area Hospital will be hosting Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training March 2-3, 2010 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 9, 2010
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on March 9, 2010 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room. Topic: "Alternatives in Arthritic Pain Management" presented by Ryan Pope, DPT, Physical Therapist, Redwood Area Hospital.

Caregiver Support Group - March 11, 2010
There will be an Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 1:30 - 3:00pm in the Education Room. Topic: "Understanding Memory Loss" presented by Karen Christensen.

Alzheimer's Support Group - March 11, 2010
There will be an Alzheimer's Support Group meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 2:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Meditation Room. For more information, please contact Lynn Buckley at 507-637-4508 or Karen Christensen at 507-627-1016.

Bridging the Gap - March 27, 2010
There will be a Spring Retreat on March 27, 2010 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."

HeartSaver CPR (Adult) - March 30, 2010
There will be a HeartSaver Adult CPR course on March 30, 2010 from 6-8pm at the Redwood Area Hospital. Click here for more information.

April 2010

Caregiver Support Group - April 8, 2010
There will be a Caregivers Support Group meeting on April 8, 2010 from 1:30 -3:00pm in the Education Room. Topic: "Education Before You Medicate" presented by TBA.

Alzheimer's Support Group - April 8, 2010
There will be an Alzheimer's Support Group meeting on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 2:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Meditation Room. For more information, please contact Lynn Buckley at 507-637-4508 or Karen Christensen at 507-627-1016.

HeartSaver CPR (Pediatric) - April 8, 2010
There will be a HeartSaver Pediatric CPR course on April 8, 2010 from 6:30-8pm at the Redwood Area Hospital. Click here for more information.

Hospice Spring Luncheon - April 10, 2010
The 1st Annual Hospice Spring Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 11am-12:30pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. Proceeds will go to the Redwood Area Hospital Hospice Program.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Starts April 13, 2010
There will be a Caregiver Education Series meeting on April 13, 20, 27, May 4 and 11, 18, 2010 from 1:30-3:00pm in the Education Room.

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - April 13, 2010
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on April 13, 2010 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room. Topic: "Medications: Arthritis RX 2010" presented Scott Nelson, Pharm D - Sward Kemp Snyder Drug, Redwood Falls.

Healthcare Directive Day - April 16, 2010
Redwood Area Hospital is welcoming the public to come to the east lobby of the hospital from 10am-2pm as Joleen Johnson will be providing free information about advanced care planning and advance directive forms. read more...

Hospice Memorial Service - April 19, 2010
The Redwood Area Hospice will be sponsoring their annual memorial service on April 19, 2010 in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.

Foundation Fundraiser: Casino Night April 26, 2010
The 6th Annual "Casino Night" will be held on April 26, 2010 at Jackpot Junction Casino in Morton, MN.

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May 2010

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - May 11, 2010
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on May 11, 2010 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room. Topic: "Managing Chronic Pain" presented by Ryan Pope, DPT, Physical Therapist, Redwood Area Hospital.

24th Annual Ice Cream Circus - May 13, 2010
The 24th Annual Ice Cream Circus will be held on May 13, 2010 from 4:30-7pm at the Redwood Area Community Center.

Caregiver Support Group - May 13, 2010
There will be a Caregivers Support Group meeting on May 13, 2010 from 1:30-3:00pm in the Education Room. Topic: "Fall Prevention - Stand Up and Be Strong" presented by Heidi Irlbeck, DPT, Physical Therapist, Redwood Area Hospital.

Alzheimer's Support Group - May 13, 2010
There will be an Alzheimer's Support Group meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 2:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Meditation Room. For more information, please contact Lynn Buckley at 507-637-4508 or Karen Christensen at 507-627-1016.

Childbirth Preparation Class - May 22, 2010
Childbirth preparation is a 1 day course designed to help you prepare for your new baby. Class will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 9am-4:30pm.

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June 2010
Cancer Survivor's Picnic - June 7, 2010
The 17th Annual Cancer Survivor's Picnic will be held on June 7 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.

Bike Rodeo June 8, 2010
The 10th Annual Bike Rodeo will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 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. The bike rodeo will be held rain or shine in the RACC Civic Arena.

Family Safety Fair and Picnic - June 16, 2010
Redwood Area Hospital, along with the RedBrownVille Farm Safety 4 Just Kids chapter will be hosting the first annual Family Safety Fair and Picnic. This free event will be held at Ramsey Park from 5:30-7:30pm. Click here to read more...

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July 2010

4th Annual ACMC/RAH 5K Run/Walk & Kids Run July 10, 2010
The 4th AnnualThe race will be held on the Redwood Valley High School Cross Country Course, located behind the Redwood Valley High School off Highway 19 in Redwood Falls.

CPR for Healthcare Providers (Full Certification) July 27, 2010 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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 or register online.

RAT Dinner Theatre Event "Seussical" July 29, 2010 Foundation Fundraiser
The Redwood Area Hospital Foundation in conjunction with the Redwood Area Theatre will be hosting a dinner theatre event for the opening night of "Seussical".

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August 2010

Childbirth Preparation Classes - August 4, 2010
Childbirth preparation is a 4-session course designed to help you prepare for your new baby. Classes will be held on Wednesdays starting August 4 through August 25, 2010 from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

FarmFest Safety Carnival - August 3-5, 2010
The Redwood Area Hospital, along with other area agencies will be located on-site at FarmFest in the Farm Bureau to provide a Safety Carnival for anyone interested. Click below for more information about our local RedBrownVille Farm Safety for Just Kids Chapter.

University on the Prairie - August 3-5, 2010
Where can science take you? Do you ever wonder why you are taking science? University on the Prairie will show you how to turn science education into an exciting career. Location: Lamberton Experiment Station. Audience: students in grades 8-10. Click here for more information.

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September 2010

Alzheimer's Support Group - September 9, 2010
There will be an Alzheimer's Support Group meeting on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 2:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Meditation Room. For more information, please contact Lynn Buckley at 507-637-4508 or Karen Christensen at 507-627-1016.

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - Sept. 14 2010
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on September 14, 2010 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room. Topic: "TBA" presented by TBA.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Starts September 14, 2010
There will be a Caregiver Education Series meeting held on Tuesday's, September 7, 2010 through October 19, 2010 from 5:00-6:30pm in the Education Room.

Caregiver Support Group - September 16, 2010
There will be a Caregiver Education Series meeting on September 16, 2010 from TBA in the Education Room. Topic: "TBA" presented by TBA.

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October 2010

Adult Grief Support Group - Starts October 5, 2010
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 5, 2010 through November 9, 2010. 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. 12 2010
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on October 12, 2010 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room. Topic: "TBA" presented by TBA.

Bridging the Gap - October 9, 2010
There will be a Fall Retreat on October TBA 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."

Alzheimer's Support Group - October 14, 2010
There will be an Alzheimer's Support Group meeting on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 2:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Meditation Room. For more information, please contact Lynn Buckley at 507-637-4508 or Karen Christensen at 507-627-1016.

Caregiver Education Series - October 21
There will be a Caregiver Education Series meeting on October 21, 2010 from 2:00-3:30 in the Education Room. Topic: "TBA" presented TBA.

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November 2010

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

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

Free Diabetes Screening - TBA
The Redwood Area Hospital Diabetes Educators will be at Wal-Mart on TBA from 9am-noon. Free blood sugar screenings will be offered to those interested.

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group - Nov. 9, 2010
There will be an Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting on November 9, 2010 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room. Topic: "TBA" presented by TBA.

Alzheimer's Support Group - November 11, 2010
There will be an Alzheimer's Support Group meeting on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 2:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Meditation Room. For more information, please contact Lynn Buckley at 507-637-4508 or Karen Christensen at 507-627-1016.

Childbirth Preparation Class - November 13, 2010
Childbirth preparation is a 1 day course designed to help you prepare for your new baby. Class will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 9am-4:30pm.

Caregivers Education Series - November 18, 2010
There will be a Caregiver Education Series meeting on November 18, 2010 from TBA in the Education Room. Topic: "TBA" presented by TBA.

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

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 2010

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