Health & Wellness

ABCs of Diabetes
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Adults are invited to a four-part diabetes education series by the Marion County Public Health Department. Topics include eating healthier, increasing activity, taking medications, and preventing complications. Attendees should plan to attend all four sessions.

Teen Chef
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Want to upgrade your skills in the kitchen or build on the cooking knowledge you already have? Join Nutrition Services in a hands-on cooking workshop that merges healthy eating with culinary skills.

Medicare Programs
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Sessions will teach you about Medicare, its costs & coverage, & provide an overview of how it works & all of your choices as you approach Medicare eligibility. Come hear about changes in Medicare that went into effect in the new year. Learn from experts how to navigate the system, and have your questions answered!

Reframing Aging for a New Generation with Indy Encore
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Active-agers and those serving the vibrant 50+ community are invited to explore the concept of the "longevity dividend" and its transformative impact on society's perspective on aging. View clips from the film "Coming of Age in Aging America," and engage in an active discussion.

Central Library Chicas Fit Spanish-English Exercise Program
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Adults ages 55+ are invited to a bilingual walking program at Central Library. Arrive 10 minutes early to sign a liability waiver. This program will begin in the Goodrich-Houk room at the Central Library.

Central Library Indiana Healthcare Enrollment with a Licensed Navigator
Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m.
Learn more about Indiana Healthcare and enrollment requirements from an Indiana Licensed Navigator! This class will be presented in Spanish.

Fort Ben Coffee & Conversation - Navigint the Stigma of Mental Health in the Latine Community
Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m.
Connect with your community! Enjoy meaningful conversations about mental health with people from diverse backgrounds. Fuel your discussions with energizing coffee. After the conversation, reflect on what you learned with a simple craft project.

Fort Ben Eat Smart, Live Strong Presented by Purdue Extension
Thursday, April 18 at 1 p.m.
Looking for an encouraging and supportive group to help you live your best life? Learn how to make small changes proven to improve health. Classes include trying heart-friendly, delicious recipes and learning new exercises you can do at home. This is a 6 week program - plan to come each week!

Garfield Park Adult Walking Club the "Garfield Gaiters"
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Adults ages 55+ are invited to a planned walk from the Garfield Park Branch using trails throughout the park and nearby neighborhoods. These twice monthly walks will last approximately 45 minutes. A signed Liability Waiver will be required.

Haughville Nutrition Education Class Gardening for Our Health
Tuesday, April 9 at 12 p.m. Register
Gardening is a phenomenal way to get connected with what we eat! Whether it’s a personal hobby that involves growing some fruits and vegetables, or a community experience that has you sharing your produce, gardening has lots of benefits!

Haughville Nutrition Education Class Label Reading - How to Start
Tuesday, March 12 at 12 p.m. Register
Making informed food choices is an important step in learning to eat well for good health. But making sense of the nutrition label and other nutrition claims can be confusing and overwhelming.

Haughville STI Testing with Step Up
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Step Up will be at the Haughville Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month to provide free, rapid testing for HIV, HVC, and Syphilis.

Lawrence Culinary Book Club Health Eating Cookbooks
Saturday, March 9 at 2:30 p.m. Register
Join us as we discuss cookbooks based on the topic of the month. Test a recipe or two and bring one dish or baked good created using one of the recipes for the group to sample. Our March topic is Healthy Eating Cookbooks.

West Indianapolis Chair Yoga & Mindfulness - with Carol Tharp-Perrin
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Join Carol for chair-based yoga to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation.

West Perry Mediation for Everyday People
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You are invited to practice quiet meditation with IndyPL and Indy Community Yoga. This practice is suitable for beginners, Zen Masters, and everyone in between. No special knowledge, experience, attire, belief, or non-belief is required. Just be yourself.

Simple & Affordable Plant Based Cooking
Watch as local vegan chefs share their favorite and nutritious vegan recipes in these easy step-by-step video tutorials.

Online NinjaZone Camp for Kids
Get your kids moving! Join Coach Mike for a series of classes to do at your own pace from home. NinjaZone combines the coordination, strength, and agility training into a creative form of freestyle movement: Lesson One, Lesson Two, and Lesson Three. Also see our booklist for little Ninjas in training!