Calendar of Wellness Events (see also Description of Wellness Programs at Grace Cottage) Fall Prevention Clinic On-going appointments available. Falls are not a normal part of aging. Ask your primary care provider to refer you to the clinic in Grace Cottage’s Wolff Outpatient Building. Learn how to improve your physical condition, and how to compensate for conditions that cannot be improved. For information call 802-365-3649. Lyme Disease Support Group 1st Tuesday of the month, 5:30--7:00 PM Grace Cottage Hospital Bock EMS Training Room Contact Denise Green: 802-896-6870 Overeaters Anonymous Ongoing Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Wellness Room Info: 802-365-3649 Tobacco Cessation Support Group Every Thursday, 5:00--6:00 PM Grace Cottage Hospital Bock EMS Training Room Info: 802-365-3649 Mondays, July 7 to August 11, 5:00–6:30 PM “READY-SET-STOP!” TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS – 6 WEEKS Instructor: Sindy Hassig, PT, Tobacco Cessation Treatment Specialist. Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Bock EMS Training Room, Rte. 35, Townshend VT The “Ready-Set-STOP!” program is offered by all Vermont hospitals. Nicotine replacement products are free to any VT resident enrolled in a smoking cessation program. Free; advance registration required: call 802-365-3649. RELAXATION YOGA CLASSES – 6 WEEKS Tuesdays, Sept. 2 to Oct. 7, 4:30--5:30 PM; Wednesdays, Sept. 3 to Oct. 8, 3:30--4:30 PM; Thursdays, Sept. 4 to Oct. 9, 4:30--5:45 PM; or Saturdays, Sept. 6 to Oct. 11, 12:30--1:45 PM Instructors: Grace Cottage Rehab. Director Crystal Mansfield and Judy Carpenter, PA Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Wellness Room, Rte. 35, Townshend These classes teach a gentle form of yoga, focusing on breath work and poses. The instructors are certified. Cost: $25 for 6 weeks. Advance registration required: call 802-365-3649. Tuesdays, September 2 to October 7, 1:00--2:00 PM EAT BETTER, MOVE MORE –6 WEEKS Instructors: Crystal Mansfield, Pam Coburn, and Karen Bratton of Grace Cottage Rehab. Dept. Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Wellness Room, Rte. 35, Townshend Grace Cottage Hospital’s “Eat Better, Move More” participants take a group walk, measuring steps with pedometers, then gather for a healthy snack and nutrition discussion. Free; advance registration required: call 802-365-3649. Mondays, September 8 to November 10, 5:00--7:00 PM SINGLE MOTHERS GROUP – 10 WEEKS Group Leader: Heather Chaudoir, Grace Cottage Social Services Dept. Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Bill Berry Room, Rte. 35, Townshend This free 10-week educational support group for single mothers will include dealing with loss, finances, parenting and communication skills, and reinventing the family. Free on-site childcare is included. Free, but pre-registration required: call 802-365-3689. Mondays, September 8 to October 13, 5:00--6:30 PM ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION SELF-HELP PROGRAM – 6 WEEKS Instructor: Sindy Hassig, Grace Cottage Hospital Physical Therapist Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Bock EMS Training Room, Rte. 35, Townshend This course is for those living with arthritis and their care givers. It covers all types of arthritis and related conditions. Cost: $20 (may be waived for financial hardship). Advance registration required: call 802-365-3649. Tuesdays, September 9 to October 14, 7:00--8:00 PM BEGINNER BELLY DANCING FOR LIFE – AT ANY AGE – 6 WEEKS Instructor: Robin Rieske (Rabiah), member of Troupe Sahibat (www.sahibat.com) Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Community/Dining Room, Rte. 35, Townshend Beginner belly dance class for people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities. Learn the basics in a fun, supportive environment. Wear comfortable clothing, and if you have hip scarves, bring them. Cost: $60 for 6 weeks or $13/week. Pre-registration required: call 802-365-3649. Saturday, September 13, 8:00--9:00 AM Start TOUR DE GRACE BICYCLE RALLY Route: From the Stratton Mountain Base Lodge Parking Lot to Grace Cottage Hospital Choose the 19-mile scenic, mostly downhill Family Ride, or the 22-mile Challenging Ride on hilly terrain. Riders under 12 must ride with an adult; all riders must wear helmets. Busses transport riders and bikes back to Stratton. Entry fee: $25 per rider. Register at on-line or on race day at Stratton Base Lodge parking lot. Info: call 802-365-9109. 3rd Thursdays, September 18, October 16, November 20, 10 AM and 6:30 PM PHARMACY LECTURE SERIES Instructors: Grace Cottage Hospital Pharmacy Staff Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Bock EMS Training Room, Rte. 35, Townshend This lecture series will help participants understand treatment and insurance choices. Two time choices each month, with the same topic each time. Topics: September/asthma; October/Alzheimer’s; November/Medicare D. Free; no advance registration required. Info: call 802-365-3649. Thursdays, September 25 to December 4, 7:00--8:00 PM WEIGHT WATCHERS FAMILY PROGRAM – 10 WEEKS Group Leader: Mary MacDonald, Chief Exec. Admin., WW of the Adirondacks Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Community/Dining Room, Rte. 35, Townshend Grace Cottage Hospital is the first in the Northeast to offer the Weight Watchers Family Program. Based on a four-year pilot, it has proven successful in helping families create a healthy-weight home that emphasizes healthy eating and activity, rather than “dieting.” A Blue Cross Blue Shield grant covers half of the $250 cost; each family pays $125 (no insurance required). Advance registration required: call 802-365-3649. Saturday, September 27, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI Instructor Susan Hebson, certified Tai Chi instructor Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Community/Dining Room, Rte. 35, Townshend VT The soft flowing movements of Tai Chi can improve all aspects of life, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Susan Hebson has taught for 13 years. This beginner’s workshop covers the 12 Forms of Sun Style Tai Chi. Open to people of all ages and abilities. Wear soft-soled shoes and loose clothing. Cost: $35. Register by Friday, Sept. 19: call 802-365-3649. STRONG BONES EXERCISE CLASS Mondays & Wednesdays, September 29 to December 17, 5:00 - 6:00PM Instructors: Pam Coburn, Laura Smith, Karen Bratton, Jean Allbee, and Clara Robinson. Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Wellness Room. This 12-week strength and balance exercise program helps older adults live independently by improving strength, balance, emotional well being, and bone health. Appropriate for sedentary or active individuals. Cost: $3/week. Advance registration required: call 802-365-3649. Wednesday, October 15, 10:30 AM–4:00 PM GRACE COTTAGE HOSPITAL’S 9TH ANNUAL POKER WALK Location: Start and Finish at the Wolff Outpatient Building Porch, Rte. 35, Townshend VT The 9th Annual Poker Walk is a free, two-mile fun walk/run to encourage everyone to exercise. Playing cards distributed along the way, and prizes awarded for the best hands. Held rain or shine. Register between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM; do the course as often as you wish. Info: call 802-365-3649. Saturday, October 18, 10:30 AM–2:00 PM GRACE COTTAGE HOSPITAL’S 2ND ANNUAL FAMILY POKER WALK Location: Start and Finish at the Townshend Common, Rtes. 30&35, Townshend VT See description for October 15; family groups participate, collecting cards as a team. Held rain or shine. Free. Register between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM; do the course as often as you wish. Info: call 802-365-3649. RELAXATION YOGA CLASSES – 6 WEEKS Saturdays, Sept. 6 to Oct. 11, 12:30 - 1:45 PM Instructors: Grace Cottage Rehab. Director Crystal Mansfield and Judy Carpenter, PA Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Wellness Room These classes teach a gentle form of yoga, focusing on breath work and poses. The instructors are certified. Cost: $25 for 6 weeks. Advance registration required: call 802-365-3649. Mondays, November 3 to December 8, 5:00–6:30 PM “READY-SET-STOP!” TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS – 6 WEEKS Instructor: Sindy Hassig, PT, Tobacco Cessation Treatment Specialist. Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Bock EMS Training Room The “Ready-Set-STOP!” program is offered by all Vermont hospitals. Nicotine replacement products are free to any VT resident enrolled in a smoking cessation program. Free; advance registration required: call 802-365-3649. Mondays, November 10 to December 15, 2:30--4:30 PM HEALTHIER LIVING WORKSHOP – 6 WEEKS Instructor: Crystal Mansfield, Grace Cottage Rehabilitation Director Location: Grace Cottage Hospital Bock EMS Training Room For those with a chronic condition and their caregivers. Participants learn practical tools and strategies for managing their conditions. Leaders are trained by the VT Department of Health. Free; advance registration required: call 802-365-3649. Back to top