Health and Wellness Ministry

The purpose of this ministry is to provide people of all ages with information on preventative medicine topics and major health issue programs. The Ministry team will staff weekly office hours at church for health counseling, blood pressure measuring and information on diet and nutritional needs. Office hours will be from 9 a.m.-noon each Thursday starting October 17, 2002. These services are free of charge.

Tai Chi Class

Judy Reninger and Don Pardonner lead the popular Tai Chi classes that meet at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Judy and Don have been practicing Tai Chi for over 10 years. Tai Chi is one of the "gentle" forms of martial arts that is appropriate for adults of all ages and levels of fitness. Benefits include increased flexibility and range of motion, better balance, and enhance mental focus.

Participants should wear loose fitting and weather appropriate clothing. The group will meet in the church parking lot, weather permitting, or in the church fellowship hall. The beginning time involvement will be no longer than 30 minutes. For more information, contact Judy or Don at 854-5783.

Health and Wellness Ministry Team Members

Pat Fetterley - R.N., B.S.P.H.N., MSN (university health teaching, visiting nurse experience, and parish nurse training)
Joan Matson - R.N., B.S.H.A. (hospital nursing, 20 years of college health nursing and lay pastoral work)
Nora Zacek - R.N. (20 years experience in obstetrical nursing, and teaching of pre natal care and breast feeding)
Judy Reninger - M.S., L.N.C. (licensed nutrition counselor, 15 years in private practice, teacher at the College of DuPage)