Call: 742-5946
for more information
1-qfe00'h, re
lue,,illilll
four-session class offers instruction in
basic care and management of
It also provides information
prevention of long-term complica-
and What to do on sick days. This
taught by a certified diabetes
Thurs: April 3, 10, 17, 24
Me: 9:30 a,m. - 1 t:30 am.
$45
Must preregister by calling
742-5822,
loss program using a
by helping participants
choices and learn
g skills. This 4-week
includes nutrition counseling, a
exercise session and behav-
COUnseling.
April 17, 24, May 1, 8
5:45 - 7:00 p.m,
Total Rehab, 320 N. Perkins Rd.
$35,00 due on first night
742-5455
We00h mum
s a physician approved weight control
im designed to help kids 7-15 years
a healthier lifestyle. Classes
by a registered, licensed
a behavioral counselor and an
)- 7:30 p.m.
320 N. Perkins Rd.
7Q.5400s
an in-depth positive ap-
the smoking habit. This
stress management,
attitudinal transformation and
ent.
74-5765
TBA
7:00 P.m.
$70
uM
Third Tuesday of every month
7:00 P,m.
Stillwater Medical Center
Gary Meek (405) 624-3946
Jerry Davis (405) 377-1541
Fourth Thursday of
each month
Stillwater Medical Center, Honska
Conference Room
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p,m,
372-1775
• f,.Np
TBA
7:130 p.m.
SMc. 2nd Floor Conference
Room
Jeanine Carr 743-7371 or Tammy
Silkwood 743-7372
Third Monday of every month
7:00 P,m.
Even months at Stillwater Med,
Ctr., Odd months at St. Joseph
Med. Ctr. in Ponca City
Medial Center
Stillwater Medical Center
For a more detailed
explanation of classes,
call 742-5738 for a
brochure.
After reaching your 32nd week of preg-
nancy, the staff on Maternal Child Health
Unit (MCHU) would like you to make an
appointment to see us during your 36th or
37th week. This appointment will take
approximately one hour.
This is a Ihree-Dart program taught by regis-
tered nurses for first-birth families or experi-
enced families who want more in-depth in-
formation• This program may be taken any-
time during pregnancy, but it is recom-
mended during the last three months.
Date: Tues: April 1, 8, 15
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per couple
Breathing and Relaxation
This class is an optional fourth class in the
childbirth preparation series. Best taken fol-
lowing the Childbirth Prep classes,
Date: Wed: March 26
Time: 7:00 p,m
Cost: $10.00 per couple
Refresher for Experienced Families
This program, taught by experienced labor
and delivery nurses, will provide you infor-
mation on the most current labor and deliv-
ery options.
Date: Tues: April 15
Time: 7:00 p,m,
Cost: $20 per couple
This class is recommended for siblings
three years old and up,
Date: Wed: April 2
"rime: 7:00 p.m.
Clt: Free
edJ
A certified breastfeeding instructor will teach
dast two months of pregnancy.
Date: Thurs: April 3
31me: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 per couple
Learn techniques to promote the healthy
and safe development of your newborn.
Date: Wed: April 16
"Irime: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
This series will address changes that occur
within your family after the birth of your
baby, Complimentary child care for siblings
available.
Date: Tues: April 1
11me: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Payne County Health Dept.
Cost: Free
h=nt
Date: Mon: April 14
lime: 7:00 p.m.
Place: SMC (MOB)
Cost: Free
In this class you will learn how to use CPR
on infants, children and adults using the
standards of the American Heart Associa-
tion. participants will receive certification.
Date: Sat: April 5
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 per person (includes book)
Fee: American Heart Assoc, Card ($3)
CoIl: 742-5488
A self-paced learning system for healthcare
professionals who have previously main-
tained ACLS training, All participants must
be current with AHA BLS Healthcare
Provider and have completed an ACLS
course within the last 2 years,
Colt: $150
CoIl: 742.5488 for more info & sign up
Date: Wed: April 9
Time: 7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.,
3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Colt: $15 per person; must preregister
Call: 742-5488
/ ;7
THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, March 27, 2003-11 ,
Angler's Guide now available
Spring is here and it is a per-
fect time to get out and enjoy
Oklahoma's fantastic fishing
opportunities.
Before heading out anglers will
want to grab a copy of the "2003
Oklahoma Angler's Guide." The
informative guide can be found
in the March/April 2(103 issue
of "Outdoor Oklahoma" maga-
zine, the official publication of
the Oklahoma Department of
Wildlife Conservation.
"The Angler's Guide is a great
way to get ready for the spring
and summer fishing seasons,"
said Nels Rodefeld. "'Outdoor
Oklahoma" editor. "It provides
electrofishing results, tourna-
ment data, stocking rates and
premier destinations for many
popular species. Overall, it is
packed with information that
every angler can use."
The magazine also features a
unique look back into the past.
"The History of Fishing in Okla-
homa," provides insight on the
rich fishing heritage shared
by Oklahomans. The Watch-
able Wildlife profile features a
majestic bird familiar to many
anglers, the great blue heron.
Individual copies of the ,
March/April 2003 issue of Out-
door Oklahoma are available
for $3 if picked up at any of the '
Wildlife Department's offices,
or $4 by mail (mail to Outdoor '
Oklahoma, P.O. Box 53465,
Oklahoma City, OK 73152). :
One-year subscriptions, which.,
are only $10, are available by
calling 1-800-777-0019, or you
can print off an order form off
the lnternet by logging on to
the Department's Web site at
www.wildli fedepartment.com. '
Annual BBQ'
On May 9 and 10, The Rotary
Club of Bixby is holding its
Annual BBQ 'n Blues Festi-
val on the shady banks of the
Arkansas River, in beautiful
Washington Irving Memorial
Park. The money raised from
this year's festival will benefit
the Bixby Public Schools and
Parks.
We would sincerely appreciate
any help you could give us in
publicizing the Festival.
The BBQ competition, which
is the largest in the state, and
also the State Championship
as proclaimed by former Gov-
ernor Keating last year, is also
a "KCBS Qualifier."
The Festival promises great
blues music by headliner, Grady
Nichols, the best barbeque you
can imagine, and entertainment
and fun for all ages.
Several thousand people are
expected to attend. A few event
highlights include:
Over $6000 in cash prizes
is expected to attract barbecue
competitors from all across the
Midwest
Entertainment includes
Grady Nichols, Dog Hill, Deep-
Fork. The American Girlz. the
n Blues Festival set in B ixby"
Bixby Jazz Group and variety of
entertainment for children
Major sponsors include
Cox Communications, Hasty
Bake. KBEZ, KHITS, Heritage
Realtors, and 3 Guys Smokin'
BBQ Team
The Rotary Club of Bixby was
formed in September of 2000.
Our club is part of Rotary Inter-
national, the largest international "
service organization in the world ;
with over 30,000 clubs in 163 ;
countries. Our projects serve the ':
local, national and international :
needs of mankind.
Elder issues training offered
The Ombudsman Program
at the COEDD-Area Agency
on Aging will be conducting
a 2-day training session for
prospective Ombudsman Vol-
unteers on April 9 and 16 at
the COEDD-Area Agency on
Aging, 400 N. Bell, Shawnee
from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Training is free and open to
everyone who wants to learn
more about elder rights, laws
and advocacy in nursing
homes, assisted living and
residential care facilities.
In addition we are offering
training in Stroud on April 26
and May 30 from 9:30 a.m. -
4 p.m. to accommodate those
who may only have time on
weekends or evenings to
attend training.
Please call Cynthia Lincoln
or Barbara Graham, Ombuds-
@
J
man Supervisors at 405-273- !
6410 or toll free at 1-800-375- "
8255 for more information.
In another training oppor-
tunity, several nursing homes
have grouped together to
assist the public and caregiv- !
ers on issues such as Alzheim- !,
er's disease, legal matters and
issues related to aging. )
This first annual seminar
will be held at Gordon Cooper
Technology Center, Highway '
18 and 1-40 on April 25.t'rom '
8:30 a.m. - 4 p,m. A mini-
mal cost of $10 per person
will include lunch, awards ,;
and door prizes. Please call .
Judith Utter, Administrator
at Meeker Nursing Home
at 405-279-3521 for more
information and to make res-
ervations.
Adults--S5
Senior
Children
Patriotic
Maple Leaf Log
Bow
1930 Sunbonnet
Other items
embroidery wall
