Community Events
Community events are listed below. For more information about any of the programs, call 978-283-4001, ext. 585.
Family & Friend - Baby/Child Saver Class
Evenings
Beverly Hospital
Parent Education Department
978-927-9103
Baby/Child Saver class is a two-evening, six-hour program that will enable parents, expectant parents and care-givers to recognize and cope with emergency situations involving babies and small children. Accident prevention and techniques are reviewed. American Heart Association standards are used for CPR and obstructed airway skills, teaching and hands-on practice.
Safe Steps for Seniors
Addison Gilbert Hospital
The Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
298 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
This an exercise program for those aged over 60 with fear of falling and balance difficulty. The benefits of this new dynamic group exercise program will aid in fall risk reduction, increased balance, confidence in mobility and ability to be independently active participants in the local community. All participants will be required to undergo a free 30-minute individual pre- and post-screening for balance and fall risk.
The fee is $3. per class which is due at the beginning of the class which are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am to 12 pm. Space is limited. Space availability is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. For further information or to schedule a screening required to participate in the class, please call 978-283-4001, ext. 141.
Complimentary Reiki Clinic
Addison Gilbert Hospital
298 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
The clinic is facilitated by Reiki Master Practitioner Stacy Strandberg, RN, OCN. To schedule an appointment for an upcoming clinic, please call 978-283-4000, ext. 559.
