Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Red Cross Training Opportunities

First Aid, CPR & AED, Pet emergency care are only some of the classes available in Hibbing and posted on the Fit City Calendar.

There is also a need for trained disaster relief volunteers. Training starts this Saturday.

For more information or to register for American Red Cross Training in Hibbing call 218-263-4455 or 800-747-8644 or email.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

On the Road to Good Health - For Men Only

For Men Only: “On the Road to Good Health” to be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the Knights of Columbus Hall 2611 E 13th Avenue , Hibbing , MN

Please join us for the 7th annual Men’s Wellness Night. This event is an evening filled with educational topics geared to men’s health, free health screenings, dinner, door prizes, etc.

Sponsored by: Central Mesabi Medical Foundation, Fairview University Medical Center - Mesabi, and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

To register by phone, call: (218) 362-6665 or 888-870-8626 EXT. 6665 To register online, go to: www.range.fairview.org Registration is necessary as space is limited. Please register and pay by Friday, September 12, 2008. Registration Fee: $5.00

Schedule/Topics 4:30 – 5:45 Registration, Displays and Screenings
5:00 – 5:50 Dinner
6:00 – 9:00 Program
Colorectal Cancer, Dr. Harris, St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic
Cancer Survivor, Rick Tintor
Eye Health: Glaucoma & Macular Degeneration, Scott Mescher O.D.

Metabolic Syndrome Family Medical Center - Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that includes too much fat around the waist, elevated blood pressure, high triglycerides, elevated blood sugar, and low HDL cholesterol. This syndrome increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Fall Exercise Classes - Register Now!

Parks & Recreation Youth Swimming

Registration starts at 7:00 p.m. on September 11th. Classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday for Tots all the way up to Red Cross level 5. Sign up online at www.hibbing.mn.us and click on Parks & Recreation. Adult swimming, exercise, and line dancing classes and pool parties can be registered for by calling the office at (218) 362-5940.

Community Education offers fall classes

Aikido is a study based on the martial arts of the samurai which stresses living in harmony with one's environment and circumstances. Wednesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29, 2008 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Hibbing High School Wrestling Room - Cost: $20.00

Safety Karate (Beginners) - In this basic introductory class, students will learn fundamental skills and forms, improving their strength and agility. Tuesdays & Thursdays Sept. 11-Nov. 25, 2008 at 6:15-7:00 p.m. in the Washington Elementary School Gym Cost: $75.00

Karate (Int/Adv) - Intermediate and advanced level Tae Kwon Do classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays Sept. 11-Nov. 25, 2008, at 7-8 p.m. (Int) 8-9 p.m. (Adv.) in the Washington Elementary School Gym - Cost: $75.00

Sparring - Learn beginning and advanced Sparring techniques. Fridays Sept. 12-Nov. 21, 2008, at 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Washington Elementary School Gym - Cost: $45.00

For more information or to register go to: http://www.hibbing.k12.mn.us/ and click on Community Educations or call 218-262-0417.