Saint John's offers a variety of programs that are open to the community. For your convenience, a complete Class Calendar is available.
Free health forums and other valued programs for the community are provided by a generous grant from the Flora L. Thornton Foundation. Please check the listings below and join us.
Free Community Education Forums
Panels of prominent physicians and healthcare professionals present such topics as heart health, nutrition, exercise and fitness, women's health, cancer prevention, stroke education, prostate cancer awareness and complementary medicine. Call 310-829-8453 for a schedule.
Freedom from Smoking
Based on lifestyle education and behavior modification principles developed by the American Lung Association, this program provides participants with support and a comprehensive strategy to stop smoking. Classes offered every other month; $80 per eight-session course. Call 310-829-8453 for dates and times.
Lose Weight for Good
Educational support and exercise sessions at a local health club help you make permanent changes in lifestyle, exercise, attitudes, relationships and nutrition, fostering weight maintenance for a lifetime. $300 per 13-week course. Call 310-829-8453 for dates and times.
Diabetes Management Series
A multidisciplinary health team provides the latest information on how to control diabetes and reduce the incidence of complications. Every other month; $50. Call 310-829-8453 for dates and times.
Individual Diabetes Counseling
A certified diabetes teacher is available to provide individualized counseling for diabetics, their families and friends. Flexible scheduling. Call 310-829-8453.
Diabetes Support Group
Join others with diabetes, along with family members and caregivers, in a sharing, supportive environment. Free; first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call 310-454-8752.
Saint John's also offers a range of classes through our Senior TLC Programs and Community Education classes and programs.
For additional classes and resources, or to view a complete listing of class dates and times, choose from the following:
To view a video of Flora L. Thornton Community Health Education Program, click here for broadband or click here for dialup.