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Second Act
A free program for adults 50 and beyond
Winter Cancellation Policy
Remembering Mona Kerns
Just a reminder with winter
1951 – 2019
weather coming up. Weather is unpredictable, and to keep
Twenty years ago, SIH Second Act (formerly Senior Advantage) made its debut as a program for active adults over 50. At the helm was Mona Kerns. It’s with great sadness that on this 20th Anniversary year, we lost our first group leader.
our members safe, we follow school closings. Therefore, if we have a class in Carbondale and Carbondale public schools are closed due to weather, we will also close and not have the class. The same goes for any town.
So many wonderful comments came in from our members. In celebrating her life, we thought it would be lovely to share some sentiments. “Mona always made the bus trips fun and made everyone feel accepted like family. A very special lady who will always be remembered and loved. Heaven has gained another beautiful angel.” “Mona was a wonderful person! She was always working for others. I enjoyed working with her at SIH, through Second Act and through the Arthritis Foundation. She will be missed!” “What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. I am grateful that I got to travel to Kentucky with Mona. Thinking a bus load of Second Act members were at heaven's gate to welcome Mona.” “Mona was really good at whatever she did. Remembering and feeling very blessed to know her. She touched many hearts and mine was one of them.” “Mona was one of a kind and will live in our hearts forever.” “She made everyone her friend & was such to the end.” Thank you for the legacy, Mona. Your work lives on.
TRIP & CLASS POLICY • Reservations are required for all trips and classes. • Trips require prepaid reservations. Cancellations made to trips after the posted cancellation deadline will not be refunded unless another member can fill the vacancy. • All trips have designated activity levels. Please adhere to the requirements set forth in the policy. • Registered guests of members for all trips, events and classes must be at least 21 years of age.
SPECIAL NEEDS It is the responsibility of the SIH Second Act member to notify the Second Act office at least two weeks prior to the published cancellation deadline for a trip or event (one week prior to the date of an educational program) or upon registration, whichever date is earlier, if he/she has a need which requires special accommodations in order to participate. Following an appropriate notification, all reasonable efforts will be made by the Second Act department manager to accommodate those special needs.
Physicians providing services at and admitting patients to Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and St. Joseph Memorial Hospital are not employees of the hospital. Physicians exercise their own independent judgment regarding medical care and treatment and the hospital is not responsible for their actions.
SECOND ACT
Travel Gorgeous Colorado Springs May 31 - June 6 Registration Call Date 9 a.m., Thursday, January 16 Activity Level High Cost Single $1,195 Double
$835
Triple
$815
Cancellation Deadline Thursday, March 19 Let's head out west to the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs. We’ll explore historic Manitou Springs, home to America's Mountain, Pikes Peak. Enjoy a visit to the Royal Gorge and ride across on the Aerial Tram. Explore the magnificent red sandstone, Garden of the Gods. In addition, plan to tour the US Air Force Academy and the US Olympic Training Hall of Fame.
Trip includes: 6 nights lodging 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners Transportation (departs from Carbondale & Marion)
ACTIVITY LEVELS MINIMAL >
MODERATE >>
HIGH >>>
Requires very little walking and standing. Must be able to climb five steps.
Requires the ability to walk up to 1 mile, climb up to 10 steps, and stand for up to 1/2 hour. Some seating available but not guaranteed.
Requires the ability to walk at least 2 miles or more without assistance, stand for an hour, walk on hilly terrain and have no trouble climbing steps.
Trip example: Touring a museum.
Trip example: Shopping, hikes, multi-day trips, and craft fairs
Trip example: Going to see a play and stopping for lunch.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
SECOND ACT
Eat & Educate
Registration Required Beginning December 26, 9 a.m. $ All Eat & Educate Classes
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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
INTERPRETING VISUAL SYMPTOMS
Tuesday, January 7 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Monday, January 13 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
University of Illinois Extension, Benton 1212 Ag Street, Benton, IL
SIH Corporate Office 1239 E. Main St., Carbondale Conference Room 101 B/D
Adam Henson, MD SIH Medical Group, Logan Primary Care West Frankfort
Kennan Cox, OD Complete Family Eyecare
The kidneys are the body’s great filter. Helping you remove waste and toxins is just one of their uses. Properly functioning kidneys are critical for maintaining good health. Unfortunately, one in seven adults suffer from chronic kidney disease. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how to manage it.
Come listen as we cover tips on eye care during the winter. Learn about at-home vision screening for macular health and how to interpret common visual phenomena. Kennon will also elaborate on when those visual changes require monitoring at home or a trip to the doctor.
OH, MY ACHING HANDS
STOP THE BLEED
Tuesday, January 14 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Friday, January 17 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Harrisburg District Library 2 W. Walnut St., Harrisburg Barnes Conference Room
Marshall Browning Hospital 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL Second Floor Conference Room 1B & 1C
Amanda Cox, OT, St. Joseph Memorial Hospital & Harrisburg David Martin, OT, Harrisburg SIH Outpatient Rehabilitation
Brad Robinson, RN EMS Coordinator/Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Let's dive into hand/wrist pain. What could be the cause of pain, how can it be treated and how can you prevent further damage? Arthritis can affect any joint, but it is especially painful in your hands. However, it may not be the only cause of pain.
What would you do if confronted with a friend or family member bleeding uncontrollably? This program teaches you how to control life-threatening bleeding through a lecture and simulated, hands-on practice. Learn how to recognize and control bleeding with direct pressure and wound packing through use of various techniques.
This class is for information only and is not an endorsement by SIH
ARE YOU READY FOR BED? Tuesday, January 21 | Noon – 1:30 p.m. SIH Corporate Office 1239 E. Main St., Carbondale Conference Room 101 A/B/C/D Jim McMillan RRT, RPSGT, RST Sleep Educator SIH Sleep Disorders Center A good night’s sleep is something we all crave. Sleep hygiene is a behavioral and environmental practice developed in the late 70s. Taking steps to make sure your body is physically and mentally ready for bed helps for a sound sleep. Sound sleep leads to improved mood alertness and performance. Evaluate your sleep routine in this class.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
Other Classes & Events DECREASE FALLS AND HELP YOUR BALANCE
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF YOUR VETERAN BENEFITS
Monday, January 27 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Friday, January 31 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
SIH Corporate Office 1239 E. Main St., Carbondale Conference Room 101 A/B/C/D
SIH Corporate Office 1239 E. Main St., Carbondale Conference Room 101 B/D
Matthew Miller , PT Rehabilitation Manager SIH Outpatient Rehabilitation
Lisa Estes, Coordinator Respite Care, Adult Day Care, Veteran Directed Home Care VA Medical Center
Repeat Class Back by Popular Demand! Did you miss this class in September? Well, we brought it back! Poor balance is one of the major risk factors for falls. Take measures to reduce not only the odds of falling but the odds of sustaining fall-related injuries. Review information regarding falls/balance deficits. Participate in an interactive portion where participants complete balance assessments.
Make up class If you or someone you know is a veteran, join us as we talk through the different benefits administered through the Veterans Administration. Includes discussion about financial benefits, in-home care, and specialty services like vision, brain & spinal injury, and female health.
SECOND ACT
Other Classes & Events PAINT PARTY! MIXED MEDIA: BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Thursday, January 16 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $20 Hartley Art Gallery 100 S. Park Avenue, Herrin, IL Erin Gray, Professional Artist Erin Alice Art Create a mixed media bird painting by assembling dry pieces of paint and paper, and other random objects. Bits and pieces of left over items, that otherwise would have been thrown away, can get new life being used to create something beautiful. Learn these techniques and take home a 12 x 12 canvas board.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
SECOND ACT
Star Groups
Star Groups meet at least monthly and are open to all Second Act Members. These groups cover a variety of interesting topics – join a group for fun or to expand your knowledge
BOCCE
BOWLING
CANASTA
Wednesdays | 1 p.m. January 8, 15, 22, 29
Fridays | 1 p.m. January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Tuesdays | Noon – 3:30 p.m. January 7, 14, 21, 28
Pookie's Beer, Burgers and Bocce 109 N Madison Street, Marion
SI Bowl Carterville $2 game | $2 shoes
Murphysboro Senior Center Murphysboro
Leader: Jeff Kurtz
Leader: Wilma Nelson
Leader: David Ullman
CREATIVE WRITING
CROCHETING
DINING OUT
1 & 3 Thursday | 1 p.m.
2 & 4 Monday | 1 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday | 11:30 a.m.
January 2, 16
January 13, 27
January 15
Carbondale Public Library 405 W. Main St., Carbondale
University Mall (Sitting area in front of S&B's Burger Joint) Carbondale
Fujiyama 225 N Giant City Rd, Carbondale
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Leader: David McKay, Bill Simons
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Leader: Joe Taylor
Leader: Mary Holm
KNITTING
LINE DANCING | Carbondale
LINE DANCING | Murphysboro
Mondays | 1 – 3 p.m. January 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesdays | 9 – 10 a.m. January 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursdays | 9:30 a.m. January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
University Mall, Carbondale (Meets in front of SIH The Place)
Carbondale Senior Center Carbondale
Murphysboro Senior Center Murphysboro
Leader: Janet Spires
Leader: Gloria Perrott
Leader: Marcia Allen
PHOTOGRAPHY
QUILTING
STRUTTER'S CLUB WALKING GROUP
3rd Wednesday | 8 – 11 a.m. January 15
Fridays | 1 – 4 p.m. January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Mondays | 9 – 10 a.m. January 6, 13, 20, 27
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 8588 Route 148, Marion
Murdale Baptist Church, Carbondale (Meets in basement) Details: Materials and machines provided. Group makes quilts for charitable causes.
University Mall, Carbondale (Meets in front of SIH The Place)
Leader: Jim Osborn, Photographer
Leader: Margee Betts
3rd Monday, 1/20 will meet at Bandana's, 309 E. Main, Carbondale at 12:30 PM for lunch/knitting
Leader: Jo Ann Whitehead
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
Other Workshops LIVE WELL BE WELL: CHRONIC DISEASE Tuesday, January 7 through February 11 | 1:30 – 4 p.m. Register: 866.744.2468 or online at www.hsidn.org/takecharge
LIVE WELL BE WELL: DIABETES Friday, January 24 through February 28 | 1 – 3:30 p.m. Register: 866.744.2468 or online at www.hsidn.org/takecharge
Prairie Heart Institute Cardiac Management Center 3905 W. Ernestine Drive, Marion
Logan Primary Care 405 Rushing Dr, Herrin
For anyone with a chronic health condition or caregiver. Learn how to build an effective relationship with your doctor, solve problems, explore an exercise routine, to communicate your condition with friends and family, eating tips to help you feel better, to manage your medications, to set and achieve goals, and to deal with pain, frustration, isolation and lack of energy.
For anyone living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Caregivers welcome. Learn how to build an effective relationship with your doctor, deal with pain frustration, isolation and lack of energy, prevent complications, make healthy food choices, solve problems, manage medications, explore exercises and set goals.
Participants must complete four of the six scheduled classes beginning with week one or two. For maximum benefit, all six classes are strongly recommended.
Participants must complete four of the six scheduled classes beginning with week one or two. For maximum benefit, all six classes are strongly recommended.
Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution Did you know more than half of all resolutions fail? Don't let that be you this year. Here's how to identify the right resolution to improve your life and how to achieve it. Beat the odds and become part of the small group of people that successfully achieve their goal! 1. Pick the right Resolution ● Your goal should be SMART ▪ Specific
• Way to change the behavior: Instead of staying up late to watch TV, carve out a special time each day to spend by yourself.
3. Make it Personal ● Find out what your “Cue” is and what you want to replace it with, this will help you pick a goal that is personal and means something to you 4. Leap over Resolution Hurdles
▪ Measurable
● Change is hard and hurdles will arise, so before they arise make sure you have a plan to jump over them.
▪ Achievable
● Here is a formula to help you overcome obstacles
▪ Relevant
▪ Wish: What do you want?
▪ Time-bound
▪ Outcome: What would the ideal outcome be? What will your life look like when you hit your goal?
2. Create your plan ● Before you can create a plan you first need to identify a habit that stands in your way ▪ For example: • Bad habit: I don’t get enough sleep at night
▪ Obstacle: You know yourself. What will try to stop you? What has sidelined you before? ▪ Plan: How will you get around it?
• Routine: I stay up too late watching TV
Remember no one is perfect, and your quest for your resolution won't be either. However, you can always get back on track.
• Reward: I`m entertained
Source: New York Times
• Cue: I feel like I need time to myself in the evening
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
Southern Illinois Healthcare PO Box 3988, Carbondale, IL 62902
SIH Joint Camp
Get back to being you When pain prohibits your ability to function or tolerate simple daily activities, it’s time to think about total knee replacement surgery.
Please call
618.942.2171 ext 35856
to schedule an appointment
sih.net/jointcamp Š2019