AI-assisted summary The Buchanan Area Senior Center offers fitness classes, health checks, and other programs for seniors.

Several blood drives are scheduled throughout Northern Indiana with various organizations.

Support groups for Alzheimer’s and Dementia are available throughout several counties in Northern Indiana.

CLASSES

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Senior Center, 810 Rynearson St., 269-695-7119, offers the following exercise classes and health checks through the end of June. The exercise room is open during regular BASC hours.

• Mondays: 10 a.m. Chair fitness; 11 a.m. Advance Walk Day.

• Tuesdays: 10 a.m. Osteo-fit.

• Wednesdays: 10:15 a.m. Chair fitness.

• Thursdays: 11 a.m. Chair yoga; 5:30 p.m. through June 26 Powerbeats.

• Fridays: 9 a.m. Powerbeats; 10 a.m. Chair fitness.

• Blood Pressure Checks — From 11 to 11:45 a.m. June 9.

• Foot Clinic — Monthly foot clinic through Blessed Feet LLC, beginning at 9 a.m. June 12. The initial appointment fee is $40; all subsequent appointments will cost $30 (checks payable to Blessed Feet LLC). Not covered under any insurance. Call the BASC to schedule an appointment. Participants must have a consent form completed by their doctor prior to their first visit. Forms available at the BASC.

• Glasses Adjustment and Repair — Get eyeglasses adjusted or repaired at 9:30 a.m. June 19.

• Hearing Aid Checks — Dr. Michelle Ridenour from Miracle Ear, will be at the center from 2 to 3 p.m. June 17, to check ears for wax, clean hearing aids and answer questions. Call the BASC to register.

• Senior Nutrition – SNS/Meals on Wheels of SW Michigan announces the meal site in the center is open. Lunch starts at noon. Call Kerri at 269-695-7119 by 10 a.m. Monday-Friday to reserve your meal for the next business day. Seating is limited. Ask about home delivery service for qualifying homebound seniors. Must be 60 years or older.

GOSHEN — Goshen Parks & Recreation is offering Zumba classes to help participants de-stress, lose weight and make new friends. The class is held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays through the month of October. The cost is $5 drop-in rate. Class is held at Fidler Pavilion, Pringle Park, 1912 W. Lincoln Ave.

NILES — The Niles District Library, 620 E. Main St., is offering “Yoga to Release and De-Stress,” every other Wednesday, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room. The class is for adults 18 years and older and all levels of experience are welcome. Bring a mat, and wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. There is no registration required, and admission is free. The instructor is Sam Major. The next classes are June 11 and June 25.

SOUTH BEND — Downtown South Bend Inc. will offer free yoga, Zumba and more every Saturday through Aug. 30. The program is held at the Gridiron, 122 S. Michigan St. The drop-in classes are free and open to all ages and skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring a small donation of canned goods, non-perishables or personal items for the Food Bank each week. Participants should dress in appropriate clothing and footwear, bring a mat and adequate fluids, and will be required to sign a waiver for the season. Free parking is available on the street and in the Leighton Parking Garage; enter off Jefferson Boulevard. This Saturday’s class, June 7, includes 8 a.m. Yoga; 9 a.m. Zumba; 10 a.m. Boot Camp. For more information, visit downtownsouthbend.com/summer-fitness-series.

SOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services Wellness House, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., will offer the following “Living Well with Cancer” classes. All classes are free and open to cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers; pre-register for all classes by calling 574-287-4197 or e-mail programs@riverbendservices.org.

• June 8: 1:30 p.m. Head and Neck Support Group.

• June 9: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 1 p.m. Zen Coloring/BYOC; 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga.

• June 10: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Massage/Healing Energy; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. MELT; 2 p.m. Mindful Pottery; 5:30 p.m. Young Adult Support Group.

• June 11: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 10 a.m. Knitting Krew; 2 p.m. Dominoes; 2 p.m. Kim’s Bra Boutique; 5:30 p.m. Supper & Support.

• June 12: 10 a.m. Yarn Work; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 3 p.m. Zumba; 5:30 p.m. Spousal Support Group.

SOUTH BEND — Unity Gardens Inc. is offering free Yoga in the Garden at 6 p.m. June 10. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat and a towel to put underneath the mat. Unity Gardens is located at 3701 Prast Blvd.

EVENTS/PROGRAMS

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Senior Center is offering a Food Safety and Cooking Demonstration at 2 p.m. June 11. Learn ways to keep your food safe at home, including the temperature “danger zone,” best practices for thawing and storing, cleaning and prepping food, and much more. Class will end with a cooking demonstration; taste test and Q&A. Presenter Chrisian Haack is with Michigan State University Extension. Call 269-695-7119 to register. The BASC is located at 810 Rynearson St.

GOSHEN — Combine biking and ice cream for a fun evening event. The Elkhart County Parks will offer a sweet cycle ride from Ox Bow Park to Vanilla Bean Creamery from 6 to 8 p.m. June 13. Riders will begin at Ox Bow Haus Shelter, 23033 County Road 45 and follow the Maple Heart Trail and Elkhart River Greenway Trail to the Vanilla Bean Creamery for a refreshing treat. Cyclists will return to Ox Bow giving riders 11 cycling miles. There is no fee for this ride, but there is a $3 vehicle fee into Ox Bow. All ages are welcome, but those 18 and younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Register by June 12 at www.elkhartcountyparks.org.

LAPORTE — Children and their families are invited to join in the fun at the free Safe Kids Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT June 13 at the LaPorte County Family Resource Center, 1232 W. Indiana 2. This interactive event will include a variety of activities along with educational booths with information about keeping kids safe, healthy and happy. The event also includes a free meal for the entire family, a live DJ, games, raffle, prizes, giveaways and a few surprises. The event is free, but pre-registration is required by calling 219-488-1380. Event sponsored in part by Franciscan Alliance, Safe Kids Northwest Indiana and the LaPorte County Family Resource Center.

MICHIGAN CITY — Franciscan Health Michigan City’s free FIT-Together program, a family-centered approach to health and wellness is back and open for registration. This six-week fitness program is intended for households with children between the ages of 8 and 15. Participants will explore health choices in activities, relationships and emotional health, the seven Cs of family resilience by taking part in individual and family-centered physical activities, and meal prep classes.

Fit-Together takes place from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. CT Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 17 to July 24 at The Temple Total Fitness Center, 1914 E. U.S. 20. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes to all sessions. The program is free, but registration is required by contacting Nila Williams, health improvement coordinator, at Nila.Williams@franciscanalliance.org or call 219-283-9649.

NEW CARLISLE — Hamilton Grove will hold a free event series focused on retirement planning. The weekly sessions will offer expert guidance on a range of topics critical to aging well and planning ahead. Each event will be held in Genesis A Room, Hamilton Grove, 31869 Chicago Trail, from 6 to 8 p.m., with two sessions offered each evening. Seating is limited. Contact Michelle Genslinger at 574-876-2541 to reserve a seat. The session schedule is as follows:

June 10: Home Healthcare and Hamilton Grove.

June 17: Memory Stages and Memory Care.

June 24: Hospice Care and Funeral Planning.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services offers the following support groups every month. Registration required.

Elkhart County

• Greencroft, 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, 3 to 4:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Amy Willhelm 574-537-4000 or Frank Piaskowy 574-903-1176.

• Waterford Crossing, 1332 Waterford Circle, Goshen, 2 to 3 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Beth Rodriguez 574-534-3920.

• Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, 3600 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 2 to 3 p.m. every third Wednesday, Gayla Konanz 574-232-8487.

• Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living, 3109 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the last Wednesday, Jennifer Kedik 574-266-4508.

• Valley View Healthcare Center, 333 W. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Aubrey Carpenter, 574-293-1550.

• Greenleaf Health Campus, 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, 6 to 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Jammie Allen 574-564-6979.

LaPorte County

• Rittenhouse Senior Living, 4300 Cleveland Ave., Michigan City, 2 to 3 p.m. CT every third Wednesday, Debbie Burgess 219-256-1239 or Dorothy White 219-369-1247.

• Brentwood at LaPorte, 2002 Andrew Ave., LaPorte, 10 to 11:30 a.m. CT every second Thursday, Amy Haner, 219-325-1599.

Marshall County

• Marshall County Council on Aging, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth, 3 to 4 p.m. every third Thursday, Joe Collins, 574-232-4121.

St. Joseph County

• Milton Village, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, 10 to 11:30 a.m. every third Tuesday; or 10 to 11:30 a.m. every first Thursday, Judy Riboni, 574-232-4121. Call for respite information.

• Hamilton Grove, 31777 Chicago Trail, New Carlisle, 1 to 2:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, Dorothy White 219-369-1247 or Sandy Papai 574-213-4637.

• North Woods Village, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, 1 to 2 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Cristy Kaniewski, 574-247-1866.

• You Too! Caring for Caregivers, location changes, call for address, 2 to 4 p.m. every third Saturday, Wanda Dudley, 574-400-5021.

• Morningview Assisted Living, 475 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, 2 to 3 p.m. every third Wednesday, Betty Elliot-Roberts, 574-246-4123.

• Southfield Village, 6450 Miami Circle, South Bend, 10 to 11 a.m. every second Wednesday, Gayla Konanz, 574-381-8983.

• Chapters Living of South Bend, 955 Hickory Road, South Bend, 5 to 6 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Gayla Konanz, 574-381-8983. Call for respite information.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class “Grieving the Living” from 10 to 11 a.m. June 9 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live/interactive web session. Participants can connect through their computer. Register online at https://alzni.org/caregivers/caregiving/.

WARSAW — Bowen Health is offering a series of free online master classes covering a wide range of health topics designed for adults interested in improving their lives. The live weekly series covers topics related to mental and physical well-being, including setting boundaries, exercise and movement, relaxation techniques, cultivating happiness, and more. Bowen Health practitioners lead the 1-hour classes, answer questions, and provide information and practical tips. Register at BowenHealth.org/masterclass.

“Sleep Tight: Get Some Quality Shuteye” will be presented by Bil Easley, autism program manager at Bowen Health, from 11 a.m. to noon June 11. Look at the connection between quality sleep and your mental and physical health. Learn better sleep habits and get a good night’s sleep.

BLOOD DRIVES

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will hold the following drives. Register at donate.michigan.versiti.org:

• The Giving Legacy, 2833 S. 11th St., Niles, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7.

• Calvary Bible Church, 27032 Marcellus Highway, Dowagiac, 2 to 6:30 p.m. June 10.

• Pilgrim Fellowship Church, 26239 M-86, Sturgis, 12:30 to 5 p.m. June 11.

• Benton Township Fire Department, 68073 U.S. 33, Goshen, 1 to 5 p.m. June 12.

South Bend Medical Foundation will hold the following drives. Register at donorportal.givebloodnow.com:

• New Carlisle Fire Department, 106 S. Arch St., New Carlisle, 1 to 4 p.m. June 6.

• Grace UMC, 3012 S. Twyckenham, South Bend, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8.

• Student Health and Wellness, 100 Saint Liam Hall, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, 8 to 11 a.m. June 9.

• Elkhart County Prosecutors, 301 S. Main St., Elkhart, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10.

• St. Joseph County Department of Health, County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 11.

• Redbud Health Services, 817 E. Front St., Buchanan, 3 to 7 p.m. June 11.

• Elkhart General Hospital, 600 East Blvd., Elkhart, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 12.

• Commodore Homes, 58096 County Road 7, Elkhart, 1 to 3 p.m. June 12.

The American Red Cross will hold the following drives. Register at redcrossblood.org:

• Clinton Frame Church, 63846 County Road 35, Goshen, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6.

• Northwest Health LaPorte Hospital, 1331 State St., LaPorte, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT June 6.

• Bristol Public Library, 505 W. Vistula St., Bristol, 1 to 6 p.m. June 9.

• First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, noon to 6 p.m. CT June 9.

• Silver Beach Center, 333 Broad St., St. Joseph, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11.

• Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, 2509 Berkey Ave., Goshen, 1 to 6 p.m. June 12.

• Knights of Columbus, 901 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 12.

• FOP Dunes Lodge 75, 416 U.S. 20, Michigan City, 1 to 6 p.m. CDT June 12.