Laughing through Beijing mornings in central park
In Beijing a six o clock ritual unfolds in Ruan Park as Zhang Qiju and other seniors begin daily exercises with bel canto like laughter. Residents warm up with tai chi, jianzi, ballroom dancing and feats on bars while enjoying a polluted dawn and quotes from Chairman Mao about civilizing spirits.
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Zhang Qiju
Ritan Park
Beijing
China
Associated Press
Zhang
Ruan Park
Olympic Green
Gao Lianyou
Li Heng
Mao
Health Church program built on four pillars at Mount Zion
The program uses four pillars including a devoted pastor, church activities that foster healthier eating, a health promoting environment, and peer counseling. Mount Zion hosts monthly disease focus groups, offers Body & Soul yoga with spiritual and emotional well being, and encourages participation in health programs.
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Sara Comstock
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Services
University of Iowa
Mount Zion
Paulette Clark
Community health event listings in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Free health related programs from non profits include Red Cross blood drives at Grant Wood Area Chapter Cedar Rapids and Nordstrom location, Alzheimer's First Step Meeting at 1570 42nd St NE, breast feeding groups at Mercy and Birthplace, bereavement and support groups, CPR AED review, osteoporosis and cancer support groups, and a six week Chronic Disease Self Management program at University Hospitals. Programs require registration or information lines. Local venues include Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids St Luke's Hospital Iowa City and Foundation 2 Crisis Center Cedar Rapids.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Grant Wood Area
Rockwell Dr
Cedar Rapids
Givebloodgivelife
Foundation 2
Second Ave
Foundation2
Helen G. Nassif
Women's & Children’s Health
St. Luke's Hospital
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer's Association
42Nd St
Women’s & Children's Health
Hallagan
Mercy Medical Center
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
E. College St
Iowa City
Grantwood-Redcross
Sedlacek
Next Steps
St. Luke’s Hospice
Third Ave
North Liberty Community Center
Mercy Health Plaza
Council St
Birthplace
Birthplace Classroom
Nordstrom
Husky Room
18Th St
University Hospitals Department of Family Medicine
Community Disability Support and Arthritis Course Listed
Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities hosts a Support Group at Uptown Bill's Small Mall Iowa City at 6 30 p m. An Arthritis Self Help Course runs Thursdays Sept 11 to Oct 16 from 6 to 8 p m in Mercy Medical Plaza Scanlon room. Instructors Beth Heise Mary Smith and Sandy Gannon. Cost 70 dollars. Call Progressive Rehabilitation Associates at (319) 354 4114 for info and registration.
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Johnson County
Coalition For Persons With Disabilities
Uptown
Bill
S. Gilbert St
Iowa City
Scanlon
Mercy Medical Plaza
Beth Heise
Mary Smith
Sandy Gannon
Lisw
Progressive Rehabilitation Associates
Northgate
Engagement and Wedding Notices Invite Gazette Readers
The Gazette offers engagement and wedding forms and details via phone numbers 319 368 8873 and 1 800 397 8212 for readers planning a beautiful write-up of these special events.
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the Gazette
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