You are invited to join us for these programs designed to provide insight and information about topics relevant to our community.

Details and registration available at wkhs.com, ‘Classes & Events,’ or by calling (318) 212-8225.

Community Education

SMOKING CESSATION

Hang Tough, Don’t Puff

Tuesday, April 7, 4 p.m. WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road

Helps smokers address use and dependence on tobacco. Other dates and locations may be available. Call for details.

Shaking the Sodium from Your Diet and Living with CHF

Offers advice and support from cardiac rehab nurses and dietitians to address heart failure and chronic cardiopulmonary disease.

Tuesday, April 7, 2 p.m. WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, conference room B, 2400 Hospital Drive

Wednesday, April 15, 1 p.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203

Growing Up for Girls

Virginia Carter, M.D.

Wednesday, April 29, 6:00 p.m. WK Bossier Health Center Auditorium 2400 Hospital Drive

Take a step to educate and prepare pre-teen girls for the sensitive changes of adolescence. $5, registration required.

Growing Up for Boys

Rhett McLaren, M.D.

Thursday, April 30, 6:00 p.m. WK Bossier Health Center Auditorium 2400 Hospital Drive

Take a step to educate and prepare pre-teen boys for the sensitive changes of adolescence. $5, registration required.

JOINT REPLACEMENT CAMP

Designed for those who are considering or who have scheduled total hip or total knee replacement surgery. The Willis- Knighton Physical medicine and rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from preadmission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation.

Tuesday, April 7, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B

Tuesday, April 21, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, Conference Room 203

Support Groups at Willis-Knighton

SUPPORT GROUPS

Support groups at Willis-Knighton are provided at no cost to the participants. Reservations are required.

CANCER

Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, 2600 Kings Highway Lunch provided for all noon meetings.

General Cancer Support Group

Tuesdays, Noon 4th Floor Conference Room

This group is designed to help patients and their loved ones while on their journey through a cancer diagnosis. We discuss the emotional challenges and any other concerns faced by patients and their loved ones.

Coping With…Cancer

Wednesday, April 1, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room

This workshop is designed to help patients and their families find new ways to cope with cancer by different speakers addressing a new topic every month. Patients also will have the opportunity to discuss their concerns with healthcare providers regarding symptom control, nutritious eating tips and lifestyle changes that will be of value during and after treatment.

Look Good, Feel Better

Monday, April 6, 11:30 a.m. 4th Floor Conference Room

Helps participants deal with appearance, including hair loss. Two-hour workshop presented by the American Cancer Society and local cosmetologists.

Men to Men: Proton Therapy

Ben Wilkinson, M.D.

Wednesday, April 15, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room

This program is an educational and support program for male cancer patients and their families.

BEREAVEMENT

Offers information and support for people experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Adults: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Willis-Knighton Hospice of Louisiana 616 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport

Children & Adolescents: Thursdays 5:30 p.m. Call for appointment.

Heart to Heart – Women’s Cardiovascular Support Group

Dedicated to offering information to women with heart disease.

Thursday, April 2, Noon WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, April 9, 11 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center, Cardiac Rehab Education Room, 2450 Hospital Drive

Tuesday, April 21, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center Room 203 8001 Youree Drive

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Tuesday, April 7, 6:15 p.m.

Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

STROKE

Tuesday, April 14, 2 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

FIBROMYALGIA

Tuesday, April 21, Noon Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

LYMPHEDEMA

Monday, April 27, Noon WK Cancer & Lymphedema Therapy Clinic 2403 Greenwood Road

LECTURES AND SEMINARS

Well Worth It Series

The History of the Shreveport Little Theatre

Guest Speaker: Bobby Darrow, managing and artistic director of SLT

Friday, April 24, 3 p.m. Ballroom, Tower at The Oaks

Bobby Darrow, managing and artistic director at Shreveport Little Theatre, will share with residents and community guests the history of what is considered the oldest continuously producing community theater in America. The 170-seat theater’s Rural English architecture style is iconic to longtime Shreveporters and the theater’s ability to not only survive but thrive despite two major fires is testament to the community’s enjoyment of first-rate theater productions on Margaret Place. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

Book Review Weep for the Living

Guest Speaker: Maredia Bowdon, former C.E. Byrd High School English teacher

Tuesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m. Chapel at The Oaks

The incomparable Maredia Bowdon returns to The Oaks with the true story of Anne Butler, the owner of Butler Greenwood Plantation/Bed and Breakfast, and her husband, the former warden of Angola State Prison, who shot Anne five times and left her for dead. No doubt Bowdon’s presentation will offer intrigue along with riveting storytelling. Her reviews are one-woman shows themselves and a must-see with residents and community alike. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

Violins for Two with a Side of Piano

Guest Performers: Matt Albert, Jennifer Carsillo and Michael Butterman

Thursday, April 30, 4 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster, Matt Albert, will join fellow symphony violinist Jennifer Carsillo for a special Oaks performance that will feature works for violin by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Sebastian Bach. Maestro Michael Butterman will accompany the duo. The selections will include Concerto for Two Violins in D minor by Bach and Table Music for Two by Mozart. Prior to the concert, concertgoers can view the symphony’s “Painted Violins Project,” violins that have been transformed into works of art by 17 regionalartists. Proceeds from the raffle of the violins will support the musical and educational mission of the symphony. $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Healthwise Put Your Best Foot Forward

Guest Speakers: Holly Winterrowd, manager and senior wellness coordinator for The Oaks of Louisiana, and Denise Joplin, manager of New Balance Shoes & Apparel

Friday, April 17, 2:30 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre

This month’s Healthwise program by Holly Winterrowd will focus on the benefits of walking. Guests will be introduced to The Oaks’ LifeTrail outdoor fitness system, one of the community’s many initiatives to promote active, healthy living. Joining Winterrowd will be Denise Joplin, manager of New Balance Shoes & Apparel, who will bring special equipment to measure residents’ feet for proper shoe fitting. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

SPIRITUAL

Spiritual Pathways: Methods of Methodism

Guest Speaker: David Otto, PhD, director of the Religious Studies Department at Centenary College

Wednesday, April 15,4 p.m. Chapel at The Oaks

David Otto brings his unique understanding of world religions as he offers insight into Methodism. FREE. Registration required.

The Great Stories of the Bible: The New Testament

Discussion Leader: The Rev. Larry Williams, Broadmoor Baptist Church

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 2nd Floor Activity Room, Tower at The Oaks

The Rev. Larry Williams’ new Bible study will help participants understand the historical context in which the New Testament was written and show them how to apply the Bible’s principles to the present day. FREE. Registration is required.