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The following is a sampling of some of the workshops and seminars available at the Wellness Institute at Seven Oaks General Hospital. Classes are held at the Wellness Institute unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for most programs. To register for any class, call 632-3900 or register online using the classes and events link at wellnessinstitute.ca.

Post-Retirement

Retirement is a new beginning for adults, a change to a time of passion and discovery. Retirement is not the end, but the beginning of your new life. Learn more about how to enjoy the transition to retirement at this workshop, to be held between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15. Fee: $30/$25 for members.

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Learn about diabetes/pre-diabetes, risk factors, metabolic syndrome, insulin, resistance, symptoms and prevention with the Canadian Diabetes Association. This seminar will be held between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10. Fee: Free.

Baby Beginnings

This is a support group meeting for families with babies in their first year. Topics may include infant nutrition, breastfeeding, activities for parents and babies, growth and development, immunizations. Scale available. Dropins welcome. This group meets year-round with Winnipeg Health Region public health nurses. The sessions take place on the second and fourth Mondays of each month between September and December. Fee: Free.

LIVERight

Liver health is about good living – healthy body, mind and lifestyle – not only to have a healthier liver, but to have better overall health as well. Teach, empower and drive yourself toward a better life with a liver specialist in hepatology. This class will be held between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, 14, 21. Fee: $15.

Stretching Your Food Dollars

Learn how to keep costs in control while having tasty and nutritional choices. This class will be held between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Thursday Oct. 22. Fee: $15/10 for members.

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