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Spring Interactive Mini Album Class

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia will present “Spring Interactive Mini Album Class” on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. Jenn Cascell will teach adults how to make this mini album that opens out in surprising ways. $5.00 is due at the time of registration. Please bring adhesive, paper trimmer or scissors, and a ruler as well as ideas for the theme of your album. More information is available in the library and at www.batavialibrary.org.

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"Snow into Spring" Beaded Necklace Class

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia presents “Snow into Spring” Beaded Necklace Class for adults, taught by Jen Reardon, on Monday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m.  Registration is required, and $10.00 is due at the time of registration.  Class size is limited.    More information is available in the library and at www.batavialibrary.org.

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Fresh greens holiday centerpiece class for adults at Richmond library

By Leslie DeLooze

Join Kate Reigel at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia on Thursday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m. to learn how to create a centerpiece with fresh greens, a candle, and ornamental picks.  Registration is required, and $12 is due at the time of registration.  Class size is limited.  Participants need to bring pruners or scissors. More information is available at the library, by calling 343-9550, or at www.batavialibrary.org.

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Community education classes from UMMC

By Howard B. Owens

June 4 FREE Smoking Cessation Classes

3 – 4 p.m., UMMC Terry Almeter Classroom, 127 North St. , Batavia . Four one-hour classes, 6/4, 11, 18 & 25, includes behavior modification skills, relaxation and stress management techniques, support advice.  Call UMMC Healthy Living at 344-5331 to register.

June 5 FREE Blood Pressure Screening

1:30-3 p.m., Every Thursday of the month, UMMC Cardiac Rehab, 215 Summit St. , Batavia

June 9, 11, 16 and 18 Diabetes Self-Management Education Program

6– 8:30 p.m. UMMC Healthy Living, 211 East Main St. Batavia . Comprehensive Diabetes Education Class to help you take care and control your diabetes. Learn about nutrition, medication, glucose monitoring and exercise/fitness.  Four 2½ hour sessions.  Call Healthy Living 344-5331 to register. Fee: $150. (covered by many insurances)

June 11 FREE Blood Pressure Screening 10 a.m.- 12 Noon, Batavia Senior Center , 2 Bank Street , Batavia

Ongoing Programs :

Cancer Services Partnership

Mammogram, clinical breast exam, self-breast exam, and Pap smear testing are available to                      women over the age of 50 who are uninsured or underinsured. Free colorectal kits available to people over 50.  Call the Cancer Services Partnership of Genesee and Orleans Counties at United Memorial at 344-5497.  lfranclemont@ummc.org

Childbirth Educational Classes

United Memorial Childbirth Classes prepare the pregnant mother and support person for the childbirth experience. Childbirth Education Program offers a six-week (two hour sessions) and a monthly eight-hour session (Friday evening and Saturday).  All classes are held in Cary Hall at 211 East Main St. , Batavia .  Call 344-5331 for more details or contact pcable@ummc.org.

MOMS Program

MOMS (Medicaid Obstetric and Maternal Service) is a prenatal education program for women who receive Medicaid or who are underinsured.  Pregnancy testing and counseling are also available. Call 344-5355 for more details or email shazlett@ummc.org.

Breast Feeding Class

Cary Hall, 211 East Main St , Batavia .  Instructor: Linda Lee Stoiber, RN, BSN, IBCLE, Lactation                Consultant. $20 fee. (may be covered by insurance) Call 344-5331 to register or for more information contact lstoiber@ummc.org.

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