Tangipahoa Parish calendar for May 10, 2012

THURSDAY

• GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department, 601 W. Coleman Ave. Also Friday and Monday through May 17. [phone].
• STORY TIME: 11 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch, 380 N. Fifth St. [phone].
• MOTHER'S DAY SALAD BAR SOCIAL: 1 p.m. Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The speaker and entertainer will be Eileen Kleinpeter, activities and volunteer coordinator at Live Oak Village. Those attending are asked your favorite picture of family member or friend to be honored. RSVP’s only. [phone].
• TEEN PROGRAM: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. Pizza Party. [phone].
• TEEN PROGRAM (PAGETURNERS): 5:30 p.m., 314 E. Thomas, Hammond Library Branch. Tweens and teens in sixth grade and up are encouraged to join us for book discussions, activities, and games. [phone].
• BREASTFEEDING CLASS: 6 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center, 15790 Paul Vega, MD Drive, Hammond. This class is for parents who may be considering breastfeeding or who have already decided to breastfeed their baby. Topics include positioning the baby properly, nutrition, pumping and storing breast milk and the benefits of breastfeeding. [phone].

FRIDAY

• BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 6 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• BASICS BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 6 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• TRANSITION TO BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• ZUMBA: 8 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

SATURDAY

• FAMILIES TOUCHING FAMILIES — FILLING THE GAP MEETING: 10 a.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This support group is for children who are separated from their parents due to incarceration, divorce, separation or disaster situations. [phone].

MONDAY

• CROCHET AND KNIT GROUP: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Amite Library Branch, 761 W. Oak St. Participants are asked to gather to knit and crochet. [phone].
• TIGHTEN UP SUPPORT GROUP: 5:30 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This support group is for those who have had or are considering weight loss surgery. Family and friends are welcome to attend and offer support. [phone].
• CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This support group is for adults suffering from a mental illness of any diagnosis, as well as their family members. It offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. Each group session is led by trained individuals who also are in the recovery process. (985) 230-5723.

TUESDAY

• BASICS BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., Amite Library Branch. Mother’s Day craft. [phone].
• CHILDREN’S STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., Hammond Library Branch. Stories, activities and crafts for children. [phone].
• TRANSITION TO BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 11 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING: noon, Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• HAND & FOOT CANASTA: noon, Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• ADVENTURE CLUB: 4 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. Adventure Club is a fun program featuring games and activities for children in third-fifth grades. [phone].
• ADVENTURE CLUB: 4:30 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. “The Olympians.” [phone].
• FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Amite Library Branch. “Cars 2.” [phone].
• PRENATAL III CLASS: Relaxation Techniques: 6 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This class focuses on the many techniques available to aid the laboring mother through childbirth, such as imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, massage, various breathing techniques and position changes. [phone].

WEDNESDAY

• FRENCH CLASS: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• MATINEE MOVIE: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Amite Library Branch, “Emma.” [phone].
• ADVENTURE CLUB: 4 p.m., Amite Library Branch. Pirates. [phone].

MAY 17

• LINE DANCING PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• LINE DANCING TRANSITION TO INTERMEDIATE CLASS: 11 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].
• STORY TIME: 11 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. [phone].
• TEEN PROGRAM: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. Summer Reading Program sign up begins. [phone].
• AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FIRST AID CLASS: 5 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. A certified instructor will train individuals to become familiar with how to recognize and care for victims of illnesses and sudden emergencies. Upon proper demonstration of all skills outlined in the course, participants will receive a card signifying successful completion that is valid for two years. The cost is $30.
• AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTSAVER AED CPR CLASS: 5 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This class incorporates demonstrations of the American Heart Association’s lifesaving techniques for choking, rescue breathing and CPR for adults, children and infants. Participants are introduced to and participate in the use of an automated external defibrillator. Participants must successfully complete manikin check off and AED simulation in order to successfully complete this certification. The cost is $20 (for the layperson).
• TEEN PROGRAM (PAGETURNERS): 5:30 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. Tweens and teens in grades six and up are encouraged to join us for book discussions, activities and games. [phone].
• TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. Teens sixth grade and up. Help us make the library more exciting and inviting for teens. [phone].
• FAMILY-TO-FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (NAMI): 6:30 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This support group is for family members who have someone in their family suffering from a mental illness. Family members learn how to support their loved ones and are able to receive information about NAMI education courses, as well as other valuable, local resources on mental illness through this support group.