ri special events and community happenings 25 Church St. Wilkes-Barre When: Thursday, April 11, & Tuesday Where: Cedar Point Apartments 509 Cedar Ave.. Scranton Silver Circle exclusive events Geisinger Residents age 55+ can participate in health and wellness initiatives offered through Geisinger Wyoming Valley. To join the GWV Silver Circle program for free today, send an email occupational and physical therapy When: Sat., April 13.11 a.m. - 2 p.m.to 570-808-3259 When: Fridays, April 5- May 24 10 a.m-noon or 1-3 p.m. 3 W Olive St., Scranton Info: No registration required. Call 570-961-3823, option 4 When: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m Where: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts Building, Terrazzo Room Place 2266 Wilkes-Barre Township Info: Instructor is Donna Kvashay Bring your own yoga mat. No registration required. $2 fee. Sit and Be Fit When: Tuesdays, April 16 May 28 interactive eight-week program for people age 18 and up who want to improve their quality of life, remain independent and reduce their risk of falling. Learn how to reduce fall risk factors and do simple exercises to increase strength and balance. Caregivers, friends and family are welcome. Call 866-415-7138 r Community Place 2266 Wilkes-Barre Township When: Thursdays (starting April 18) Info: Gelsinger is offering Freedom Place developed by the American Lung Info: Instructor is Diane Hoover, Space is limited. To register, call Celebrate Earth Day with Geisinger conquer their addiction, Leam Geisinger and PPL Electric Utilities lfestyle changes to make quitting are joining forces to celebrate Earth easier and coping strategies for Day in April. Stop by ond get a free mnaging stress and avoiding weight When: Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m LED light bulb (while supplies last) and information on energy savings Call 866-415-7138 to register. programs and tips for your home gain. Join us if Where: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts Building, Terrazzo Room When: Wed, April 10.11 a.m.-1p.m. Geisinger and Johns Hopkins Where: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre University are teaming up. They are Info: Instructor is Diane Hoover. No registration required. $2 fee. enrolling 10,000 women who will help determine if a blood test can be used as a cancer screening method in women without known cancer, This research is open to women between Classes and lectures Heart health lecture 25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre When: Fr, Aril 12. 11 a.m-1p.m. Where: Geisinger Wyoming Valley when: Thu., April 18 . 5:30 p.m. the ages of 65 and 75 with no prior history of cancer. Register by visiting Where: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre 525 Pine St., Scranton Info: At this free event, Robert Ostfeld MD, of Montefiore Health System, will discuss how a plant-based diet affects detectageisinger.edu or calling 70-387-2184. All events are 8 a.m Learn about osteoporosis and get5 a free screening using quantitative o 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted Itrasonography-one of the latest When: Mondays, April 1 & 15 r Tunkhannock other diets. For more information or to RSVP, call 570-504-9685 or visit nutrition, primary care and 10 Trieble Drive, Tunkhannock When: Wednesdays, April 3 & 17 Register or learn more about any event geisinger.org/events 800-275-6401 and ask for "CareLink" ageisingerhealth