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Cost: Many classes are free to patients, UC Irvine employees and volunteers. $20.00 / non-UC Irvine patients. There are charges for American Heart Association Classes, Balance and Mobility for Seniors, Yoga and Meditation programs.

Certain programs are also available in Spanish & Vietnamese. Please check individual class for language information.

All classes are located at UC Irvine Manchester Pavilion Orange, 200 S. Manchester Ave., Suite 840, Orange (Map), unless otherwise indicated.

Registration is required. Call Toll Free for Registration or Information 1.877.UCI.DOCS (877.824.3627).

Parking information for 200 S. Manchester Ave, Orange. When you arrive let the Security Officer at the reception desk in the 1st floor lobby know the patient parking stall number that you are parked in as well as the description of your car.

Parenting Series for Children with ADHD/ADD

Click here for course description and more information.

Asthma and Adults (One Session)

Learn how to control asthma and not have asthma control you! This class includes an overview of what is asthma, what are asthma triggers and how to identify them, best treatment options, prevention of episodes, psychosocial considerations and available resources. A free peak flow meter will be given to each registered participant.

Location, Cost and Registration
Classes in English will be held from 5 - 7 p.m.
Friday, Jun 20
Friday, Sept 26
Friday, Dec 19

Attention and Behavior Problems (10 Sessions) (Spanish)

Support and education for parents of children ages 3-5 with attention and behavior problems offered through a joint project of UC Irvine and Children's Hospital of Orange County.

Information: 1.949.824.2462 or www.cuidar.net. Call for meeting dates, times and locations throughout Orange County.

Balance and Mobility for Seniors (16 Sessions)

A class that helps you stay on your feet.

Taught by a licensed Occupational Therapist, this fun program is designed to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls. Also focuses on flexibility, strength and endurance. Participants must be medically stable senior adults who live independently and can walk at least 200 feet safely without the use of any assistive devices.

NOTE: A written medical clearance is REQUIRED. Prior to class, participants must schedule a 30-minute evaluation.

There are 2 evaluation sessions which will be held at UC Irvine Manchester Pavilion, 200 S. Manchester Ave., suite 840, Orange.

Cost: $80. ($40 for Senior Club members) Includes evaluation. Wear comfortable clothes.
For reservations and information about the assessment and the class, call 1.877.UCI.DOCS (877.824.3627).

After being approved to join the program, the series consists of 16 one-hour sessions.

Session 1 Evaluations will be held 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Jul 22
Friday, Jul 25

Session 1 Classes, 16 Session Series 1 - 2 p.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays, Jul 29 through Sept 12

Session 2 Evaluations will be held 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept 16
Friday, Sept 19

Session 2 Classes, 16 Session Series 1 - 2 p.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays, Sept 23 through Oct 31

Breastfeeding (One Session) (English and Spanish)

For expectant mothers and their birth partners in the last trimester of pregnancy. Discussion includes process of milk production, how to breastfeed, avoiding potential problems and returning to work.

Classes in English will be held from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jun 4
Thursday, Aug 21
Thursday, Sept 18
Thursday, Oct 16
Thursday, Nov 20

Location: These classes in Spanish  to be held at Family Health Center - Santa Ana Clinic  Map
Monday, Jun 9, 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jul 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Monday Sept 8, 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Monday, Dec 15, 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Diabetic Diet (One Session)

This class discusses nutrition as a major factor of diabetes management. Topics include food choices, portions and how they affect diabetes, eating the foods you enjoy, whether you are at home or away, while following diabetic guidelines to keep your blood sugar levels at the healthiest range possible. Available resources will be given.

Classes in English will be held from 4 - 6 p.m.
Monay, Jul 7
Monday, Aug 4
Monday, Sept 8
Monday, Nov 3

Diabetes Management Overview (One Session) (English and Spanish)

This class provides information for the management of diabetes. Topics to be discussed include defining diabetes, methods to control blood sugar levels through diet, exercise, medication and lifestyle changes in order to prevent long-term complications. A free glucometer will be given to each registered participant.

Classes in English will be held from 4 - 6 p.m.
Monday, Jun 9
Monfsy, Jul 14
Monday, Aug 11
Monday, Oct 13
Monday, Dec 8

Classes in Spanish will be held from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14
Wednesday, Jul 9
Wednesday, Aug 13
Wednesday, Sept 10
Wednesday, Oct 8
Wednesday, Nov 12
Wednesday, Dec10

Additional classes in Spanish are located at the UC Irvine Family Health Center - Anaheim   Map
Classes in Spanish will be held from 6 - 8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month or 6 - 8:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday of each month.
Wednesday, May 28
Wednesday, Jun 25
Wednesday, Jul 2
Wednesday, July 23
Wednesday, Aug 6
Wednesday, Aug 27
Wednesday, Sept 3
Wednesday, Sept 24
Wednesday, Oct 1
Wednesday, Oct 22
Wednesday, Nov 5
Wednesday, Nov 26
Wednesday, Dec 3

Diabetes Management Series (four sessions)

The goal of this program is to help people with Diabetes and their families understand the disease and the necessary steps to manage it. Topics include the disease process, acute and long-term complications, diet and meal planning, exercise, medications, monitoring your blood sugar levels and lifestyle changes to promote good health and prevent long-term complications. A free glucometer will be given to each registered participant. We encourage you to attend all four sessions, but each session may be attended individually.

Cost: Free to patients, $80.00 / non-UC Irvine patients
Classes in English will be held from 4 - 6 p.m.
Mondays, May 12 – Jun 2
Mondays, Sept 15 – Oct 6
Mondays, Nov 10 – Dec 1

Early Pregnancy (one Session)

For expectant mothers and their birth partners in the first three to four months of pregnancy, but can be attended later in the pregnancy if necessary. Nutrition changes during pregnancy, relief of common discomforts, exercise, prenatal care, warning signs and car safety will be discussed.

Classes in English will be held from 6 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21
Wednesday, Jul 16
Wednesday, Sept 17
Wednesday, Nov 19

Heart Healthy Diet (Cholesterol Awareness)
(One Session)

This class discusses the link between heart disease and diet, including the "good" vs. "bad" lipids. Topics include American Heart Association nutrition recommended guidelines for low fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium diets. This class also discusses how to eat "real" food to maintain heart health.

Classes in English will be held from 4 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jun 24
Tuesday, Aug 26
Tuesday, Oct 28

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Management (one session)

High blood pressure has been called "the Silent Killer" because you don't always feel sick when you have it. This class explains what high blood pressure is and how to control high blood pressure through medications, diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. Strategies to lower your numbers will be discussed. 

Classes in English will be held from 6 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Jul 22
Tuesday, Oct 14

Lamaze Prepared Childbirth Series
(English: 6 sessions) (Spanish: 4 session)

For expectant mothers and their birth partners, beginning about the 30th week of pregnancy. Topics include labor, birth, back labor, relaxation, Lamaze techniques, Cesarean delivery and medication / anesthesia. Please bring two pillows and a coach. The English Prepared Childbirth Series is provided in conjunction with Santiago Canyon College Continuing Education.

Class size is limited to 20 spaces per session. Please register early. Classes that have a line through the dates (date) indicates that the class started, check availability

Registration required.

Classes in English will be held in Room 2105 above the Grunigen Medical Library at UC Irvine Medical Center. Map

Classes in English will be held from 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Apr 16 – May 21 Class started, please call for availability
Thursdays, Apr 17 – May 22 Class started, please call for availability
Wednesdays, Jun 18 – Jul 23
Thursdays, Jun 19 – Jul 24
Wednesdays, Sept 3 – Oct 8
Thursdays, Sept 4 – Oct 9
Wednesdays, Oct 29 – Dec 3
Thursdays, Oct 30 – Dec 11

Additional Location for Tuesday class only

Location: Santiago Canyon College Orange Education Center, 1465 N. Batavia St.  Orange, CA  92867
No registration necessary for this class.  Questions: 714.545.6565

Classes in English will be held from 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Classes that have a line through the dates (date) indicates that the class started, check availability

Tuesdays, Apr 15 – May 20 Class started, please call for availability
Tuesdays, Jun 17 – Jul 22
Tuesdays, Sept 2 – Oct 7
Tuesdays, Oct 28 – Dec 3

Registration required.

Classes in Spanish to be held at  Family Health Center - Santa Ana Clinic  Map
Classes in Spanish will be held from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Mondays, Aug 11 – 25 (3 Sessions)
Mondays, Nov 17 – Dec 8

Living Well With Heart Failure (One Session)

This class provides information for the management of congestive heart failure. Topics to be discussed include overview of heart failure, symptoms to be aware of, basic lifestyle changes to manage the condition through activities, diet, exercise, medications and resources.

Classes in English will be held from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, Jun 23
Monday, Aug 25
Monday, Oct 27

Maternity Tea & Tour

Women's Health Services at UC Irvine Medical Center invites you to learn more about its maternity services and tour the UC Irvine Maternity Unit. We combine a caring approach toward pregnancy and childbirth with comprehensive obstetrical services.

Location: Neuropsychiatric Conference Room 101, UC Irvine Medical Center  Map
No registration required. Call toll free 1.877.UCI.DOCS (877.824.3627) if you have any questions.

Maternity Tea & Tours held from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 22
Thursday, Jun 26
Thursday, Jul 24
Thursday, Aug 28
Thursday, Sept 25
Thursday, Oct 23

Meditation for Health Series (4-Week Series)

This class will introduce the art of meditation to participants while discussing the various types and styles of meditation. This program will help participants learn how meditation can help to promote good health and a better quality of life. This is spiritual in direction, not religious, and no special clothing or equipment is required.

Cost: $40/participant
Classes in English will be held from 6 - 7 p.m.
Mondays, Jun 2 – 23
Mondays, Sept 8 – 29
Mondays, Nov 3 – 24

Meditation Special Topic (One Session)

Grief Recovery

This class will introduce the art of meditation for grief recovery to participants while discussing useful techniques to use at home.  This program is designed to help participants learn how meditation can help one recover from grief through guided visualization.  This class is spiritual in direction, not religious, and no special clothing or equipment is required. 

Cost: $20/participant
Class in English will be held
Monday, Apr 7, 6 - 7:00 p.m. Cancelled

Meditation Special Topic (One Session)

Tea Ceremony

Transforms the ordinary act of drinking tea into a special experience. It becomes a social, communal activity with an element of graceful beauty and a spiritual dimension. It is of benefit to people of different cultures and all nations. The history of tea ceremonies, etiquette for guests, and types of tea will be included. We invite you to come and participate in the shared activity of drinking a soothing cup of tea, slowly and meditatively. You will relax and smile as you come to know what it means to be “one with the tea.” Limited to 8 participants

Cost: $30/participant
Class and Tea Ceremony in English will be held:
Monday, Oct 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Meditation Special Topic (One Session)

Body Scan

Body Scan is a method of meditation that teaches us to bring awareness to each part of our body in sequence. Body Scan has become popular in health care settings as an affordable alternative care method to help relieve short-term and chronic pain, promote relaxation, and facilitate stress relief using visualization. Experience the technique of Body Scan and learn to continue the practice at home. It is easy to learn through a guided visualization and can improve energy and enthusiasm for life. Suitable for the physically disabled.

Cost: $20/participant
Class in English will be held:
Monday, Oct 6, 6 - 7:00 p.m.

Newborn Care (English and Spanish)

For expectant mothers in the last trimester of pregnancy and their birth partners. Includes infant feeding, dressing, bathing, diapering and symptoms of illness.

Classes in English will be held from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday May 23
Friday, Jun 20
Friday, Jul 25
Friday, Sept 5
Friday, Oct 10
Friday, Nov 7
Friday, Dec 5

Classes in Spanish to be held at; Family Health Center - Santa Ana Clinic Map
Classes in Spanish will be held from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jun 16
Monday, Sept 15
Monday, Dec 22

Siblings (One Session)

This class is for preschool and elementary school aged kids who are about to become big brothers and big sisters. Bring your Mom to learn about what will happen when she goes to the hospital to have the baby. You will also learn what you can do as the NEW big brother or big sister to help around the house and with the new baby after your Mom comes home.

Class in English will be held from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at UC Irvine Medical Center,  2 Tower Conf. Room (2^nd floor of main hospital).

Wednesday, May 14
Wednesday, Jun 11
Wednesday, Jul 9
Wednesday, Aug 13
Wednesday, Sept 10
Wednesday, Oct 8
Wednesday, Nov 12
Wednesday, Dec 10

Stop Smoking Series (4-Week Series) (English and Spanish)

Determined to QUIT smoking? The goal of this program, is to support the desire to stop smoking! It includes identification of individual smoking habits, what to do before you quit smoking and how to live life after you quit smoking. Other topics to be discussed include nicotine replacement therapy and medications available, stress management, exercise and nutrition.

Cost: Free to patients, $80.00 / non-UC Irvine patients

Classes in English will be held:
Wednesdays, Oct 1 – 22, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Classes in Spanish will be held:
Thursdays, Apr 3 – 24, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cancelled

Free Toddler Parenting Class (8 week-Series)

Facilitated by University Children's Hospital and CHOC developmental and behavioral specialists, Children and Families Commission of Orange County is offering a free eight-week parenting course for individuals with children ages 1 to 3. During the eight-week course, parents will have opportunities to network and learn toddler development skills and techniques.

For more information or to enroll, call Laura Ramierez at 714.204.3221 .

Weight Control Series (4-week Series)

Topics include identifying healthy weight ranges, meal planning, exercise, label reading, restaurant dining, recipe modification and permanent weight loss and maintenance planning.

Cost: Free to patients, $80.00 / non-UC Irvine patients 

Wednesdays, Jun 4 - 25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, Sept 3 - 24, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, Oct 29 - Nov 19, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Yoga, Beginning Hatha Yoga Series (Monthly Series)

Yoga seeks to create balance between mind, body and spirit, which then allows the natural healing processes to occur. It may be helpful in treating a variety of ailments such as back problems, respiratory disorders, or heart disease. Hatha Yoga explores various aspects of postures while focusing on sustaining the poses. This program is designed to provide the knowledge necessary for beginning Yoga practitioners. Each session will focus on elementary postures and breathing techniques. The instructor, Karen Bopp, is a registered nurse who has been practicing and studying yoga for twelve years. She received her teaching certification from John Childers of FULL SPECTRUM YOGA in Newport Beach and has furthered her studies by taking additional training with noted Yoga Gurus Rodney Yee, Tim Miller and K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. Yoga is practiced in bare feet and participants should wear loose fitting, comfortable work out clothes. Participants should bring a sweatshirt for the cool down and a Yoga mat or beach towel to practice on. Please do not eat or drink 2 hours prior to class.

Cost: $30.00 for 6 classes. Payment is due at the beginning of the first class by cash or check only.
Location: Classes are held at the UC Irvine Medical Center Manchester Pavilion, 200 S. Manchester Ave., Orange, in the Basement Training Room.

Registration is taken at the door as space permits. Please call 714.456.7676 for questions or more information.

Tuesdays from 5 - 6 p.m.
There will be no class held on May 27 or July 15, 2008