This group, facilitated by Linda Rowsick, RD, CD-N, is for people who are considering or preparing for bariatric surgery, as well as for those who have had bariatric surgery. Also welcome are those who struggle with issues concerning their weight. This month's topic is "Indoor Exercise." Please note that if Canandaigua has candled school due to weather, the MONARC meeting is also canceled. For information, email Linda.rowsick@thompsonhealth.org

Sponsored by Ontario County Office for the Aging. Presented by: Virginia Torruella, Ontario County NOEP Coordinator

Learn how to prepare yourself for this type of elective surgery, covering topics such as getting your home ready, beginning an exercise program and more. Nancy Buerman, Clinical Coordinator of Physical Therapy at Thompson Health, facilitates. For details, call 585-396-6050.

This educational and social gathering is for first-time mothers and their babies. Carrie Hartman, RS, BSN, and Courtney Phillips, RN, lactation consultant, will be available to answer questions about breastfeeding and parenting. Meetings are open to all women regardless of where the baby was born. This month, the topic is "Canine Behavior and Babies. Call 585-396-6497 for more information.

This group is sponsored by Thompson's Cardiac Rehabilitation Department and the American College of Cardiology's CardioSmart Initiative. This month's topic is "Stress is Not Only Skin Deep: What You Don't Know Can Hurt," and the speaker is Sharon L. Andrews, a certified health coach and the wholeness guide at Healing from Within HellNest. A mother of three, Andrews suffered a heart attack at the age of 38 and shares with others how she has been able to achieve a healthier lifestyle. For information about Mended Hearts, call 585-396-6253.

This group is for people caring for or about a seriously or chronically ill family member, and is facilitated by Sands Cancer Center Coordinator Deborah Wiepert, LMSW. Call 585-396-6780 for more information.

This group welcomes all looking for support in dealing with all types of lymphedema. Those attending are welcome to share their experiences with lymphedema, including forms of treatment and therapy. This month's topic is compression alternatives. For more information, call 585-396-6050.

This group, for people with Type 2 diabetes and their families, provides opportunities for learning, sharing and support. Jane Hallstead, RN, MSN, CDE, facilitates,

This group provides support and education to women with breast cancer. Your support person is welcome. Jennifer Klein, MA, certified holistic stress management instructor, facilitates the group. Call Klein at 585-394-3302 for additional information.

Preregistration Required by calling 585-396-4040

Do you suffer from long-term health concerns or care for someone who does? Would you like an action plan for a healthier life? Do you want to learn how to feel more in control? This FREE 6-week "living healthy" workshop is for you! You will learn : techniques to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, depression, fatigue, pain, frustration, limitations, and more. How to start eating and exercising to improve your health. How to create an action plan for a healthier life. June 24 - July 29 4:30-7:00pm.