March special events and community happenings DETECT study Gelsinger and Johns Hopk University are teaming up to try to find out if cancer can be detected early through a simple blood test. In the first study of its kind, 10.000 women wil help us determine if a blood test can be used as a cancer screening method in women without known cancer. This research study is open to female Geisinger patients, ages 65 to 75., Geisinger When: Thursday, March 4 & 18 Where: Geisinger South Wilkes Barre 25 Church St., Wilkes-Ba cooking demonstration When: Mon., March 18 1-3 p.m. Info: Registration required by calling 570-387-2154 or visiting Where: Geisinger Community Place 2266 Wilkes-Barre Township geisingerorg/detect. All events are Events Medicare and Retirement Readiness When: Fri., March 8 10-11 a.m Marketplace, Wilkes-Barre Silver Circle exclusive events Info: Join Geisinger dietitians Where: Geisinger Community Place 2266 Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace, Wilkes-Barre Janet Milner, RDN, and Emily Residents age 55+ can participate in Newhard, RDN. for a free cooking health and welness initiatives offered through Geisinger Wyoming Valley stration and springtime recipe ideas, including a light side dish and oin the GWVs fr a delicious dessert! Pick up recipe and educational handouts, and enjoy 570-808-3259. some tasting semples. Registration is required and space is limited, Cail Yoga classes 866-415-7138 to reserve your spot Wen: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m the GWV's free Silver Circle assistance to ensure you get the most from Medicare health coverage program for free today. call edu register, cal 800-493-2136 Stop the Bleed and CPR Combination Training Program Healthy Steps for Older Adults When: Mondays, March 18 & 25 Where: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts Building, Terrazzo Room 8 Church St. Wilkes-Barre When: Wed.. March 13 Noon-2 p.m, Where: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts Building, Terrazzo Room 8 Church St.. Wilkes-Barre When: Thu, March 21 12:30-2:30 p.m Info: Instructor is Donna Kvashay. Bring your own yoga met, No registration required. $2 fee Where: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts Building, Terrazzo Room 8 Church St. Wilkes-Barre Info: Heelthy Steps for Older Adults is an evidence-based fall prevention program offered in two 2-hour Tai chi classes When: Thursdays. 4:30- 5:30 p.m. Where: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Kistler Learning Center Conferencergrams with follow-up. Do simple Center Confeence W Where: Gelsinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts Building, Terrazzo Room exercises aimed at improving balance Room 1, 1000 East Mountain Blvd hurch St. Wilkes-Berre and mobility and leam simple lifestyle changes and ways to prevent falls.Info: Instructor is Diane Hoover. No To register, call 570-808-5356. Instructor is Peggy Austin, trauma prevention/outreach coordinator. Medicare GPS Info: To register, call 570-808-5356. Stop the Bleed training is free. CPR certification fee is $10. registration required. $2 fee. Classes and lectures Childbirth classes Geisinger offers classes for expectant Geisinger Gold meeting When: Fri., March 15 5-6 p When: Mon., March 25 10-11 a.m. o mothers, fathers and family members Where: Geisinger Community Place 2266 Wilkes-Barre Township Where: Geisinger Community Place at Gelsinger Wyoming Valley Medical 2266 Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace, Wilkes-Barre Center. Be sure to register by the sixth month of pregnancy, as classes Info: If you are currently or soon-to- be Medicare-eligible, learn about Geisinger Gold's plans that start at $0 per month. To register, call 800-450-8813 (TDD: 711) Info: A turn-by-turn guide to Medicare and your options. Clear, simple. unbiased information will help you choose the best Medicare Plan To register, call 800-493-2136. quickly and class size is limited. For more information and to register visit events.geisinger.org and select Childbirth Classes." f you have questions, call 570-214-3694. Register or learn more about any event geisinger.org/events 800-275-6401 and osk for "CareLink" ageisingerhealth