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Beautiful Beginnings Classes for Expectant and New Parents

Classes for expectant and new parents! Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at the Saint Vincent Women’s Center, 311 West 24 Street. Beautiful Beginnings classes may be reimbursable, so be sure to check with your health insurance provider.

Now, you can also learn about childbirth preparation (and more!) from the comfort of home with the new Saint Vincent online class series for expectant parents. Click here to learn more!

Weekday Preparation for Labor

A three-session class on pregnancy, labor, relaxation, breathing techniques and postpartum care

When: May 1, 8, 15 OR June 4, 11, 18 OR July 10, 17, 24 OR August 6, 13, 20 OR September 4, 11, 18;
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $30 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Saturday Preparation for Labor Classes

A two-session class on pregnancy, labor, relaxation, breathing techniques and postpartum care.

When: May 5, 12 OR June 2, 9 OR July 7, 14 OR August 4, 11 OR September 8, 15; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: $30 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664. 

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Labor Refresher

When: June 23; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: $20 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you'd like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Newborn Care

When: May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2 or September 6; 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $15 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you'd like to attend, along with address and phone number.  

Breastfeeding for New Parents  

When: May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9 or September 13; 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $15 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you'd like to attend, along with address and phone number.
  

Working Mother and Breastfeeding  

When: May 24, July 26 or September 27; 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $15 per couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you'd like to attend, along with address and phone number.  

Breastfeeding Support Group  

When: April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19; 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Cost: FREE


Breastfeeding Early Success

Small group consultations for new moms and babies in the first two weeks after birth

When: Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Call 814-452-7732 to sign up.

CPR for Infants, Children and Adults  

When: June 9; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Saint Vincent Educational Services Classroom

Cost: $40 per person

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Dads Make a Difference

A class for fathers-to-be or new dads

When: June 25, 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $10

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

So, You’re Going to Be a Grandparent

A class for expectant or new grandparents

When: July 23; 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $10 per person; $15 per grandparent couple

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Mommy & Me Playgroup

When: May 1 and 15; 10 to 11 a.m.

Cost: FREE

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Sibling Preparation Classes

When: June 5 OR August 7; 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: Saint Vincent First Floor Conference Room

Cost: $10 for one child; $5 for each additional child

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number. 


Mothers and Daughters: On Growing Up

For girls age 9 to 12 and their moms

When: May 19; 9 a.m. to noon

Cost: $20 per mother-daughter couple; $5 for each additional daughter

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5664.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number. 


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Saint Vincent Fitness and Wellness Classes

Purchase a 10-class pass for $50 in the Saint Vincent "Inspired" Gift Shop to enjoy these exciting classes. Unless otherwise noted, classes are held in the Associate Fitness Center in the lower level of the Hardner Building, 2315 Myrtle Street. Call 814-452-5619 or e-mail arzyczycki@svhs.org for more information.

Zumba®

Burn calories to hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves

When: Mondays, 12:30 to 1 p.m.

Zumba and Merengue Madness

Zumba, with the faster-paced rhythm of the Merengue

When: Thursdays, 4:30 to 5:40 p.m. 


Yoga/Pilates: Mind Body Fusion

Combine the mind/body/spirit disciplines of Yoga and Pilates

When: Tuesdays, 5:20 to 5:50 p.m.

Piloxing

Erie's only Piloxing class, blending the power and speed of boxing with the sculpting and flexibility of Pilates

When: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

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Hip, Knee or Shoulder Pain?

Attend a free joint seminar, where you’ll hear the latest treatment techniques from one of our orthopedic surgeons and a Rehab Solutions physical therapist. All seminars are held in McGarvey Learning Center, next to the Saint Vincent Health Center main lobby at 232 West 25 Street. It's FREE!

Hip and Knee Pain Seminar

When:
Wednesday, May 9, 1 p.m. (presenter: Mark Buseck, MD)
Tuesday, July 10, 10 a.m. (presenter: Robert Lupo, MD)

Click Here to Register or call 814-866-4819.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Shoulder Pain Seminar

When:
TBA

Click Here to Register or call 814-866-4819.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


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Free Community Support and Learning Groups

Thriver's Group for Advanced Cancer Patients

When: Fourth Tuesday of every month; 4 p.m. 

Where: The Regional Cancer Center, 2500 West 12 Street, Erie

Call 814-836-2660 to RSVP (required).

Look Good, Feel Better for Female Cancer Patients

A special program for female cancer patients to help them offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment

When: July 16; 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Saint Vincent Women’s Center Classroom

Call 1-800-227-2345 to register (required).

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Breast Cancer Support Group

When: Third Wednesday of every month; 5:30 p.m.

Where: The Regional Cancer Center, 2500 West 12 Street

Call 814-836-2660 to RSVP (required).

Saint Vincent Cardiac Support Group

When: August 2; noon

Where: Saint Vincent McGarvey Learning Center

Call 814-452-7273 to register (required).

 

Highmark Class Series

Saint Vincent is pleased to host this series of classes presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Classes are FREE to Highmark members; a nominal fee is charged for non-members. All classes are held in the L-60 conference room in the lower level of the Hardner Building, 2315 Myrtle Street. To register, please e-mail arzyczycki@svhs.org.

Eat Well for Life II

When: May 1, 8, 15, 22; 6 to 7:30 p.m. OR September 4, 11, 18, 25; 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Cost: $65 or free for Highmark members

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5619.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Eat Well for Life I

When: July 9, 16, 23, 30; 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Cost: $65 or free for Highmark members

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5619.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Discover Relaxation from Within Module I

When: July 12, 19, 26, and August 2; 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Cost: $65 or free for Highmark members

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5619.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.

Discover Relaxation from Within Module II

When: May 23, 30, and June 6, 13, 20, 27; noon to 12:45 p.m. OR  August 8, 15, 22, 29; 5:30 to 7 p.m.   

Cost: $65 or free for Highmark members

Click Here to Register or call 814-452-5619.

Please include your name, the date and time of the class you’d like to attend, along with address and phone number.


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Especially for Seniors

AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course

Participants must have attended an eight-hour safety course in the past (see below).

When: May 22; 5 to 9 p.m.  

Where: Saint Vincent Women's Center Classroom

Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members

Call 814-866-4817 to RSVP (required).

AARP Basic Driver Safety Course

When: July 31 and August 1; 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Saint Vincent Women’s Center Classroom

Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members

Call 814-866-4817 to RSVP (required).