2010 Classes Offered at Trinity

Call Community Relations at 706-481-7604 for class information, location and registration or register under Classes and Events on the website.

Joint Efforts

Answers about your knee and hip pain are as close as our free seminar.  Learn about the causes of your problem and the latest treatments, plus tips on medicine, food and exercise.

• Every Thursday of the month
• 11:00 - 11:45am
• Location:  Augusta Orthopaedic Clinic

Natural Family Planning

This class provides information to couples that desire a more natural approach to family planning.

• Wednesdays, January 6, March 3 or September 1
• 7:00 – 9:00pm

Growing Boys

Boy’s ages 9 to 12 accompanied by their father, male relative or friend will find helpful information on what to expect in the pre-adolescent years.  Knowing what to expect can help boys weather this transition without undue anxiety, confusion and frustration.

• Saturday, Jan. 23, April 3, July 17, or Oct. 2
• 9:30am - 12:00noon
• $10 per person

Childcare and Babysitting Safety

Our babysitting class has been updated with a new curriculum plan designed by the American Safety and Health Institute.  The Child and Babysitting Safety Program emphasizes that the number one priority of a childcare provider is to be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the children in one’s care.  Course content includes: playtime, hand-washing, telephone calls, infant and child feeding, diapering, sleep time, and providing emergency care.  This one-day clinic is designed for students’ ages 11 – 14 years old.

• Saturday, Jan. 30, March 20, June 19, July 17, Sept. 18, Oct. 23 and Nov. 13
• 9:00am – 3:00pm
• $30.00, lunch included

On Being a Girl

This class is designed for girls ages 9 to 12 accompanied by their mother, a female friend or relative.  Discussion is focused on physical and emotional changes of puberty.

• Tuesday, Jan. 26, March 23, May 18, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, or Nov. 30
• 6:00 - 9:00pm
• $10 per person

Stepping Into Manhood

Boys ages 12 to 15 accompanied by their father, male relative or friend, join the instructor in frank discussions on sexuality, peer pressure and responsible decision-making.  This course teaches teenage boys the importance of making their own decisions and how to assertively say “NO.”

• Saturday, February 20 or August 14
• 9:30am - 12:00noon
• $10 per person

The Birds, The Bees and Me

This course brings together 12 to 15 year-old girls and their mother, female relative or friend for frank discussions on sexuality, peer pressure and responsible decision-making.  Course content deals with the changes, challenges and decisions that confront today's teenage girls.

• Tuesday, Feb. 23 or Oct. 26
• 6:30 - 9:00pm
• $10 per person

Sign Language for Kids

Come join us for three weeks of summer fun!  Students ages 6-12 years of age will enjoy learning the basics of American Sign Language, including the alphabet, numbers and various phrases. Weekly hand outs will be provided.

• Saturdays, July 10, 17 & 24
• 1:00 – 2:00pm
• $20 per person

Beginning Sign Language

This eight-week course covers systems of sign language, facets of deaf culture, expressive and receptive fingerspelling using signs in short sentences.

The text “A Basic Course in American Sign Language” is required.

• Wednesdays, Jan. 13 – March 3, or Aug. 11 - Sept. 29
• 7:00 – 8:30pm
• $40 per person/ $40 book

Intermediate Sign Language

This eight- week course continues material from the beginning course, and adds skills, practice and use of signs to communicate on an intermediate level.  Text chapters 8 – 14 will be covered.

• Wednesdays, April 14 – June 2 or Oct. 13 - Dec. 1
• 7:00 – 8:30pm
• $40 per person

AARP Driver Safety Program

This program, conducted in the classroom, is geared towards motorists’ age 50 and older and covers basic driving rules, traffic hazards and more.

Graduates can apply for a discount on insurance.

• April 22 & 23 or Oct. 21 & 22
• $14 per person; $2 discount for AARP Members/ paid to instructor
• 9:00 am – 1:00pm

Living with Diabetes

Trinity Hospital has a program designed to teach you the skills needed to manage your diabetes.  Physician referral is required.  After an individualized one-hour assessment with an educator at the hospital, you will be scheduled to attend a 5.5-hour self-management program.  Classes are offered monthly.  Please call 706.481.7535 for dates and information.

2010 Women's Health Services Classes Offered 

Call Women’s Health Services at 706-481-7727 for class information, location and registration.

Saturday Seminar – Baby Care Basics & Breastfeeding

This seminar features two of our most popular offering in a convenient morning format that mothers and their partners can both enjoy.  The Baby Care Basics presentation (8:30 am) enables parents to gain knowledge and confidence in caring for their baby.  Parents will learn about diapering, bathing, feeding and much more.  The Breastfeeding presentation (10:30 am) features information about the physiology of milk production, nutritional needs of mother and baby, nipple care and milk storage.  We’ll also discuss eating habits of babies weaning and more. 

• Saturdays, 8:30am – 12:30pm, Jan. 9, March 6, May 1, July 10, Sept. 18 or Nov. 13.

Breastfeeding

This class is designed to help expectant mothers prepare to nurse their babies.  Course content features information about the physiology of milk production, nutritional needs of mother and baby, nipple care and milk storage.  We'll also discuss eating habits to babies, weaning, and the benefits of breastfeeding.  Dads are welcom and encouraged to attend. 

• Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00pm, Feb. 8, April 12, June 14, Aug. 9, Oct. 11 or Dec. 6.

Saturday Express Childbirth Preparation

This one day class will help you and your support person understand the final stages of pregnancy as well as labor and the birth of your baby.  We’ll discuss coping techniques, the postpartum period and the remarkable world of newborns.  A tour of our Family-Focused Childbirth unit is also included.  This class is currently offered once a month. 

• Saturdays, from 8:30am – 4:00pm, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 26, July 24, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 or Dec. 11.

Our New Baby Brother or Sister

A new baby is a major event for all family members, no matter how old they are.  This class will prepare big brothers and sisters for the new arrival and teach them how to participate in the care of the baby.  A visit to the nursery is also included. 

• Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00pm, Jan. 11, March 8, May 10, July 12, Sept. 13 or Nov. 8.

Infant CPR

Our Infant CPR class is designed to teach you how to respond in an emergency situation.  Using infant mannequins and a simple step-by-step method, you’ll learn how to perform infant CPR.  

• Weekdays, 7:00 – 9:00pm, Feb. 23, April 27, June 8, Aug. 24, Oct. 26 & Dec. 2.

Family Focused Childbirth Tours

Tours of the Family Focused Childbirth Unit of the hospital are offered the first Monday of each month beginning at 2:00 pm.  Please meet in main lobby, located on the first floor.  Call 706-481-7727 to register.

• Mondays, 2:00 – 3:00pm, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 or Dec. 6.