Health briefs: Make a Memory Bear at Lory's Place

Activities

ST. JOSEPH — Lory’s Place, 445 Upton Drive, will host a Memory Bear Activity from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25. Create your own Memory Bear from a special item of clothing from your loved one. Sewing needles, thread, and sewing pattern will be provided, along with some small embellishments. Participants will be walked through the process of making a simple bear together as a group, and additional help will be available for those who may need assistance. This activity is free, but please register by calling 269-983-2707.

Classes

SOUTH BEND — Downtown South Bend Inc. will offer free yoga, Zumba and more every Saturday through Aug. 31. The program is held at the Gridiron, 122 S. Michigan St. The drop-in classes are free and open to all ages and skill levels. This year, participants are asked to bring a small donation for the Food Bank each week or when able. Participants should dress in appropriate clothing and footwear, bring a mat and adequate fluids, and will be required to sign a waiver for the season. Free parking is available on the street and in the Leighton Parking Garage, enter off Jefferson Boulevard. This Saturday’s class includes 8 a.m. Yoga; 9 a.m. Zumba; 10 a.m. Barre. For more information, visit downtownsouthbend.com/summer-fitness-series.

SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class in the Care Partner Academy, “Summer Activities With the Family” from 10 to 11 a.m. July 22. 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 — 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; please pre-register for all classes by calling 574-287-4197 or e-mail programs@riverbendservices.org.

• July 22:10 a.m. Seated Strength; 1 p.m. Zen Coloring/Bring; 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga.

• July 23: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. MELT; 1 p.m. Garden Club; 2 p.m. Ceramics.

• July 24: 10 a.m. Support Squad; 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 10 a.m. Knitting Krew; 2 p.m. Dominoes.

• July 25: 10 a.m. Yarnwork; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. Healthy Cooking with Mary; 3 p.m. Zumba.

• July 26: 9 a.m. Walking Club.

MISHAWAKA — Battell Community Center, 904 N. Main St., offers the following fitness classes. Please note that fees and charges are subject to change without prior notice.

• Cardio Drumming — Combines dance and fitness. All skill levels are welcome. 6:30 p.m. Mondays; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $5 per class.

• Middle Eastern Dance — Fitness and fun for all ages. Level 1 (beginners), 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Level 2 (intermediate/advanced), 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays; Level 3 (approval from Ruby); 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. For cost and information contact Ruby at 574-315-1915.

NILES — The Niles District Library, 620 E. Main St., is offering a beginner yoga class, every other Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room. The class is for adults age 18 years and older and all levels of experience are welcome. Bring a mat, wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. There is no registration required and admission is free. The instructor is Sam Major from Dancing Feet Yoga. Next class is July 22.

Events

HealthLinc Community Health Centers will hold Back-to-School Health Fairs at the following locations. This year’s theme, “Powering Communities Through Caring Connections” highlights the role that health centers in providing access to affordable, high-quality, cost-effective health care to the medically vulnerable and underserved in our communities. HealthLinc is offering no-cost, well-child checkups and sports physicals. If possible, insurance will be billed. Attendees will receive a free backpack and school supplies while supplies last. There will be food, giveaways, fun and more. This event is open to all students and families. You do not need to be a HealthLinc patient or attend a specific school district to attend. To schedule your child call 888-580-1060.

• July 18, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. CDT, HealthLinc Michigan City, 200 Alfred St., Michigan City.

• July 24, 1 to 3 p.m., HealthLinc Southeast, 1708 High St., South Bend.

• July 26, 1 to 3 p.m. CDT, HealthLinc Knox, 104 E. Culver Road, Suite 106, Knox.

• July 30, 2 to 4 p.m., HealthLinc Mishawaka, 420 W. Fourth St., Mishawaka.

• Aug. 13, 4 to 6 p.m., HealthLinc Centennial, Leeper Park, 130 Park Lane, South Bend.

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services offers the following support groups every month. Registration required.

Elkhart County

• Granger Community Church-Elkhart Campus, 2701 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 5 to 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Norene Smith 574-303-9971.

• Greencroft, 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, 3 to 4:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Amy Willhelm 574-537-4000 or Frank Piaskowy 574-903-1176.

• Waterford Crossing, 1332 Waterford Circle, Goshen, 2 to 3 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Beth Rodriguez 574-534-3920.

• Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, 3600 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 2 to 3 p.m. every third Wednesday, Gayla Konanz 574-232-8487.

• Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living, 3109 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the last Wednesday, Jennifer Kedik 574-266-4508.

• Harmony at Elkhart, 1129 Parkway Ave., Elkhart, 6 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Rachel Knepper or John Swan, 574-821-7137.

• Valley View Healthcare Center, 333 W. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, 4:30 to 5 p.m. every third Wednesday, Aubrey Carpenter, 574-293-1550.

LaPorte County

• Rittenhouse Senior Living, 4300 Cleveland Ave., Michigan City, 2 to 3 p.m. CDT every third Wednesday, Debbie Burgess 219-256-1239 or Dorothy White 219-369-1247.

• Brentwood at LaPorte, 2002 Andrew Ave., LaPorte, 10 to 11:30 a.m. CDT every second Thursday, Amy Harner, 219-325-1599.

Marshall County

• Marshall County Council on Aging, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth, 3 to 4 p.m. every third Thursday, Joe Collins, 574-232-4121.

St. Joseph County

• Milton Village, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, 10 to 11:30 a.m. every third Tuesday; or 10 to 11:30 a.m. every first Thursday, Judy Riboni, 574-232-4121.

• Hamilton Grove, 31777 Chicago Trail, New Carlisle, 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, Dorothy White 219-369-1247 or Sandy Papai 574-213-4637.

• North Woods Village, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, 1 to 2 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Deejra Lee or Cristy Kaniewski, 574-247-1866.

• Always Best Care, 310 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, 5 to 6 p.m. every second Monday, Gayla Konanz, 574-383-9010.

• You Too! Caring for Caregivers, location changes, call for address, 2 to 4 p.m. every third Saturday, Wanda Dudley, 574-400-5021.

• Morningview Assisted Living, 475 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, 2 to 3 p.m. every third Wednesday, Betty Elliot-Roberts, 574-246-4123.

Starke County

• Brickyard Healthcare, Knox Care Center, 300 E. Culver Road, Knox, 6 to 7 p.m. CDT every second Thursday, Connie Boisvert, 574-772-6248.

Virtual

• Call for virtual Zoom meeting invitation, 2 to 3 p.m. every first Wednesday, Joe Collins 574-232-4121.

Blood drives

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

• Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 210 N. Front St., Dowagiac, noon to 6 p.m. July 19.

• NW Health Heart and Vascular Building, 901 Lincolnway, LaPorte, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT July 20.

• Innovation Park at Notre Dame, 1400 E. Angela Blvd., South Bend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23.

• Lochmandy Motors, 920 N. Nappanee St., Elkhart, 1 to 6 p.m. July 23.

• American Legion Post 37, 756 E. U.S. Highway 20, Michigan City, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. CDT July 23.

• The Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 23.

• Town of Shipshewana, 345 Morton St., Shipshewana, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24.

• Knights of Columbus, 901 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 25.

• Renew U, 11 S. Main St., Knox, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. CDT July 25.

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

• South Bend Farmers Market, 1105 Northside Blvd., South Bend, 8 a.m. to noon July 23.

• Beacon Medical Group-LaPorte, 900 I St., LaPorte, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT July 23.

• Primitiv, 1286 S. 11th St., Niles, 1 to 4 p.m. July 24.

• Indiana Toll Road, 3200 Cassopolis St., Elkhart, 9 a.m. to noon July 24.

• OSMC, 2310 California Road, Elkhart, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 25.

• First State Bank, 1515 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, 9 to 11 a.m. July 25.

• First State Bank, 201 N. Main St., Goshen, 1 to 3 p.m. July 25.