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T'ai Chi
T’ai Chi is the ancient art of stress reduction and gentle exercise. T’ai Chi was developed in China, and involves slow, rhythmical movements to relax the body and improve balance, blood pressure, strength and coordination.
Susan Marting, a Christian T’ai Chi instructor, leads this class. Classes are $5 each, payable as you attend. Classes will be held on Thursday, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Room 110. Come and bring a friend! It’s fun, healthy, and everyone’s talking about it. Don’t be left out and off balance!
Conscious Body Alignment Class
Standing and sitting alignment exercises designed to rebuild and balance muscles. Led by Michael Schomaker, Certified Egoscue Postural Alignment Specialist. 6:30-7:30 pm in Room 110. $12 per session (or $10 per session if paid monthly). Bring yoga mat, strap and block.
Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.
Beginners are ALWAYS welcome!
Lending Services
MEDICAL AND BABY LENDING EQUIPMENT
Did you know that there is a free lending service here at KUMC? It's been here for about 5 years. We accept equipment donations and then lend them free of charge for as long as needed. We can not accept clothes or large pieces of furniture for lack of space. Here is what we have:
Medical
Crutches, several sizes; walkers; canes; bedside commodes; shower chairs, transfer board, toilet safety bar, raised toilet seats, bed assist rail, and wheelchairs.
STLOUISHELP is a "new" free medical equipment lending program, offering the same items plus more...ramps, chair lifts, scooters, lift chairs, back supports, etc. All items are refurbished, cleaned, and loaned to people at no cost for as long as needed. They accept donations of most medical equipment. Call 314-567-4700 to borrow or donate. Their website is www.stlhelp.org
Baby
1 front-back twin stroller; a portable stroller; 4 strollers, one with infant car seat; 3 front facing car seats for ages 3-10 years; 1 car booster seat for ages 4-10 years; 1 back facing infant car seat; 4 high chairs, 3 Pack n Plays; 2 Johnney Jump-ups; 1 infant bathtub; 5 Exersaucers; 3 musical swings; 1 bouncy seat; and 1 backsleeper (soft molded walls keep baby from rolling). There is also an assortment of smaller items like floor play gyms and Boppy pillows.
If you have larger donations like cribs, changing tables, dressers, or clothes and diapers, Nurses for Newborns is happy to have them. Call 314-544-4922
When borrowing equipment, please sign out at the front desk and return items cleaned.
For more information, contact Carol Connolly, Parish Nurse, by email or at 314-966-8167, ext. 105.
