A variety of community education programs are held each year. The Avera St. Benedict programs that are offered throughout the year have included family issues, women's and men's health issues, heart screening for adults, farm safety for children, SOFY when available, diabetic education, nutritional education, arthritis, protect your back, Basic First Aid Training for children, baby sitters clinic annually, CPR classes.
Wellness Center Events
- Cardiac Rehab: M,W,F - 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
- Spring & Fall Youth Soccer (1st-6th Graders): Please call 928-4410 for more information. Teams practice twice a week and have games with area towns. There is a fall and spring session that are approximately eight weeks long.
- Junior Cheerleading (1st-6th Graders): Five week program that meets twice a week after school. The children learn cheers and dances and have the opportunity to perform at half-time of a local game.
Water Classes
- Aqua Tots: Water class for infants and small children. This class requires a parent to get in the water with the child. Different techniques are taught for getting the child into the water and making sure that they feel safe and secure. This is a great way to bond with your child and also give them a head start on their water skills.
- Adult Swim Lessons: Available upon request
- Red Cross Swim Lessons (Level I, II, III): Offered at different times throughout the year dependant on interest. Call for more information.
- Private Swim Lessons: Available upon request.
- Arthritis Aquatics : M, W, F - 9:00 a.m.
- Aquacise: M, T, W, TH - 4:30 p.m.
- Advanced Water Aerobics: M, W -5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.
Blood Drives
Siouxland Community Blood Bank will host five blood drives at the Avera St. Benedict Wellness Education Center in Parkston for 2009. All Blood Drives will be open from Noon-6 pm on Thursday afternoons.
2010: February 25, April 22, June 24, August 28, October 28 and December 23.
Hutchinson County 5K Cancer Run-Walk
2010 date to be announced: and to register please call Julie Semmler at 928-4415 or email at julie.semmler@avera.org.
Roses...Just Because
This is project to benefit Avera Hospice Parkston, held annually in February. A dozen long-stemmed roses for only $20-assorted colors, color selection depends on availability. Make a gift of roses to your special someone for no reason...just because and make a donation to Hospice at the same time! For more information or to order a dozen long-stemmed roses please contact Julie Semmler at 605.928.4415 or email julie.semmler@avera.org.
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Books Are Fun
March 5th, Avera St. Benedict Conference Room 10 am to 5 pm
