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Jingle and Mingle holiday event in Bishop Arts on Dec 18 at 6:00 p.m.

JINGLE & MINGLE

Join us for Jingle & Mingle in Bishop Arts! Novel Bishop Arts apartments and Methodist Dallas Medical Center invite you to celebrate this holiday season with a classic Christmas tree lighting. Hot cocoa, tamales, and sugar cookies will be provided (while supplies last); there will also be live holiday music by Greiner Middle School and W. H. Adamson High School. Plus, you’ll be able make your own snow globe to take home (while supplies last)!

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6 to 8 p.m.

Novel Bishop Arts Apartments, 111 W. Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208

KWANZAAFEST BEAT OBESITY 5K WALK/RUN

Registration is open for the KwanzaaFest Obesity 5K Walk/Run.

The event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019.

The race begins at 8:00 a.m. and finishes at the Fair Park Automobile Building.

Polar Express on the Dallas streetcar is December 17 from 5:30-8:30 at Bishop Arts station.

POLAR EXPRESS ON THE DALLAS STREETCAR

Join us for a Polar Express ride on the Dallas Streetcar starting in Oak Cliff in Dallas! Members from Raising Oak Cliff, a parent-led community group, will read the Polar Express in both Spanish and English and sing some holiday songs while aboard the streetcar. Enjoy Christmas carolers and complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. Come play our winter wonderland games, take pictures in a fun family photo booth and be on the lookout for a Santa sighting! We hope you can join us for this fun holiday experience!

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

We will meet at the Bishop Arts Station near N. Zang Blvd and W. 7th St. to board the streetcar.

Parking will be available in the underground parking garage for Victor Prosper apartments, the entrance is located on Davis St.

As the premier sponsor, Methodist Dallas Medical Center is helping make this a free event for the community.

Santa's village at City Hall. Fountain lit up at night at Santa's Village at City Hall.

SANTA’S VILLAGE

Join Methodist Richardson Medical Center at this free holiday tradition where the lawn of City Hall transforms into Santa’s Village. The village is a town of tiny dwellings, including Santa’s Beary Good Hospital! Come enjoy this magical holiday event that’s fun for all ages.

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Dec. 7 to 22, 6 to 9 p.m.

Hometown Thursdays, Dec. 13 and 20 (open to Richardson residents only)

Richardson City Hall, 411 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson, TX 75080

Visit the Richardson Parks & Rec Department website for more information.

Calendar with broken cigarette for smoking cessation classes.

SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES

Are you ready to quit? Methodist Richardson offers free smoking cessation classes.

These classes are located in the hospital at 2831 E. President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, 75082.

RSVP by calling 469-204-0250.

Here’s a list of upcoming classes:

November 26 6 p.m. Conference Room A

December 10 11:30 a.m. Conference Room B

December 30 6 p.m. Conference Room A

Stronger After Stroke support group is located at Methodist Richardson.

STRONGER AFTER STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Are you or someone you care for recovering from a stroke? You are not alone.

Find help adjusting to the changes in your life at our Stronger After Stroke Support Group.

Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month.

Physical Therapy at Methodist Richardson

1977 N. Collins Road, Outpatient Plaza Richardson, TX 75080

469-204-6950

Feet standing on scale; weight loss support events

WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS

Methodist Dallas

Every third Tuesday of the month

5 p.m. — Walk the Methodist Mile around the hospital (optional)
6 to 7:30 p.m. — Information meeting

Weight Management Classroom, Methodist Dallas Medical Center Pavilion II (first floor), 1411 N. Beckley Ave., Dallas, TX 75203.

The Methodist Dallas Bariatric Support Group is dedicated to helping both patients and community members achieve a healthy lifestyle. The meeting is free and open to the public, and the group is made up of people who are considering, in the process of having, or have had bariatric surgery. Each meeting features a new topic and a guest speaker. Past presenters have been a chef specializing in post-bariatric recipes, a fitness trainer, and a psychologist.

To register or for more information, call or email Katherine Odom, bariatric coordinator, at 214-947-8161 or katherineodom@mhd.com.

WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS

Methodist Mansfield

First Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

J. Randall Canedy Conference Room, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

The free support group meets each month to discuss different topics and offer accountability and encouragement for those looking to have weight loss surgery or who have had weight loss surgery.

For more information, call 682-242-0462.

Heart-shaped bowl of veggies with clipboard for heart health and diabetes class

METHODIST CHARLTON HEART HEALTH AND DIABETES WORKSHOP

Third Thursday of each month, 3 to 5 p.m.

Auditorium, Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Come learn how to live with heart disease and diabetes and how these two conditions interact. These free sessions include a meal, guest speakers, and door prizes.

No registration is required, but call 214-947-0491 with any questions.

Chalkboard wall says "Diabetes 101" for Diabetes education classes

THE BASICS OF DIABETES

Second Tuesday of the month (except December), 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Conference Room 4, Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Join us as we cover the basics of diabetes and the importance of diet and lifestyle in management of the disease. These fun and informative workshops are free and open to the public. Attendees will receive education kits and healthy snacks!

Register today at MethodistHealthSystem.org/Events or by calling 214-947-6671.