How Food Affects Your Blood Sugar

Presented By Mary Lavelle, Registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator

54 million Americans have pre-diabetes and recent research has shown that some long-term damage to the body, especially the heart and circulatory system, may already be occurring during pre-diabetes. Research has also shown that you can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes from ever developing if you take action to manage your blood glucose.

Join Mary Lavelle, Masters prepared Registered Dietitian, for a presentation on diabetes and its complications. Learn about the affects of food and beverages on your blood sugar and discover what changes are helpful in preventing or managing type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes screening provided prior to presentation (9:00—10:30) by appointment.

We encourage you to know your blood glucose levels.

• When: Thursday, March 18th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Where: Normandale Lutheran Church at 6100 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55436, Fellowship Hall
• Cost: Free, but you must register by calling Patti at 952-929-1697 ext. 21.

Refreshments will be served.

Living Well Class

This 6-week program increases confidence and skills in managing chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. It was developed by researchers at Stanford University and is facilitated by trained volunteers.

• When: Thursdays, April 15 - May 20, 12 noon—2 p.m.
• Where: Room 212-213
• Cost: $40 for materials. Receive $20 back if you attend all 6 sessions.

Call the Center at 952-929-1697 to register. Space is limited.

Brain, Body & Balance

Taught by Shayne Adair, NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Shayne Adair, recently featured in the Star Tribune, will be offering an exercise class that engages your brain and your body to help keep them both strong.

Good for all ages! The exercises can be done sitting or standing. Join us over the lunch hour for this weekly exercise class.

• When: Tuesdays, Jan. 5th—Feb. 23rd, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
• Where: Normandale Lutheran Church, Valley View Room
• Cost: Only $5 per 1 hour class or $35 for all 8 classes if you pre-pay.

To register call Patti at 952-929-1697 ext. 21

Vision Loss Seminar

Taught by Ellen Morrow, Vision Loss Resources

Ellen will talk about the common causes of vision loss and the resources available to manage your daily life.

• When: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 11:30—1:00 pm
• Where: Normandale Church, Lower Level Conf. Rm.
• Cost: Free

Bring a bag lunch (beverages provided) To register call Patti at 952-929-1697 ext. 21

A Matter Of Balance

These 8-session two hour classes are designed for anyone concerned about falls or simply interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength. This award winning program has received excellent satisfaction ratings from participants.

“I am already noticing a difference in my physical being.”

• When: Thursdays, Jan. 14 - March 4,10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
• Where: Normandale Lutheran Church,Room 209-211
• Cost: $40 Receive $20 back if you attend 7 of the 8 classes.

Call the Center at 952-929-1697 to register. Space is limited!