Calendar of Activities

October 2019

Free Occupational Therapy Screenings
CHI St. Joseph’s Health offers FREE occupational therapy screenings for children birth to 12 years of age. Call 218.616.3021 for an appointment.

D1 Kids Club Support Group
A support group for young people with type 1 diabetes and their families to better manage this chronic condition. Learning activities, games, and fun. Call 218.255.3684 for dates and times.

Y Weight? Support Group
Meetings for CHI St. Joseph’s Health weight-loss patients, as well as all community members interested in extra support for healthy lifestyle encouragement. Held at 5:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month in Lower Level Conference Rooms B & C.
October 10

Headwaters Stroke Support Group
For stroke survivors, anyone with traumatic brain injury, family members, friends, and caregivers. Meets the third Thursday of the month, 1:30 to 3:00 pm, CHI St. Joseph’s Health HR Conference Room. Please call 218.616.3377 for more information.
October 17

Public Foot Care Clinics
CHI St. Joseph’s Health Community Health hosts foot care clinics from 8:15 to 11:30 am at various apartments and locations. Cost is $28.00. Please bring your own basin and towel. Call 218.237.5478 for an appointment.
October 3, at River Heights Apartments
October 10, at Summerfield Apartments
October 17, at Park Villa Apartments

First Thursdays Clinic
CHI St. Joseph’s Health Community Health hosts hemoglobin screenings, free blood pressure checks, and immunizations for adults age 19 and older. HgbA1c (nonfasting) testing ($10) available by appointment only. Clinics 1:00 to 3:00 pm, the first Thursday of every month. Call 218.237.5478 for more information.
October 3, November 7

Grief Support & Education
Grief Support & Education is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Free of charge and open to the public. Call 218.732.4552 for more information. Crystal Brook Community Room, 2:00 to 3:30 pm, first Thursday of the month.
October 3, November 7

Childbirth Preparation
Classes are designed for the 7th, 8th & 9th months of pregnancy. Held in CHI St. Joseph’s Health Lower Level Conference Room from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Wednesdays. To register, please go to https://chisjh.org/childbirth-registration/ or call Janine at 218.616.3385.
Next Session: November 6,13,20

Scrub Sale
CHI St. Joseph’s Health SCRUB & SHOE SALE! Over 7000 uniform pieces and 300 pairs of shoes. From 8am-4pm in the West parking lot of CHI St. Joseph’s Health & Essentia Health.
October 2

RUNNIN’ for FATHER Project Pledge Run/Celebration
Join us at noon at Heartland Park as we celebrate Luke Preussler and Justin Domogalla on their run! There is still time to make your pledge as 2 runners make their way from Walker to Park Rapids. Pledge your support online at https://chisjh.org/foundation/pledgerun/.
October 4

Blood Drive
CHI St. Joseph’s Health Blood Drive, sponsored by CHI St. Joseph’s Health Volunteer Services. From 8:30am-1:30pm in Lower Level Conference Rooms. For an appointment contact Kristen Partlow at 218.616.3197 or go to: www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code ParkRapidsHospital.
October 4

Wave of Light Ceremony
A Pregnancy and Infant Loss Ceremony in loving memory of our little angels gone too soon. The remembrance will feature a memorial service with music, readings, candle lighting and refreshments. Tuesday, October 15, at 6:00 p.m., in the Chapel at CHI St. Joseph’s Health, 600 Pleasant Ave in Park Rapids. RSVP’s encouraged but not required. Please call 218.616.3266.
October 15

That 70’s Gala- A Night of Disco
Foundation Benefit Gala
Join us for a fabulous evening with gourmet appetizers, games, silent auction, and entertainment by Boogie Wonderland. Leech Lake Event Center in Walker. Social hour begins at 6:00pm. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call Sonja Day at 218.616.3383.
October 26