HealthLinks Charleston Jan/Feb 2023

12 | www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com HEALTHY AREA EVENTS l ving JANUARY 8 Girlology’s 'Something New About You' Newborn Centers of Charleston 3:30 p.m. 1300 Hospital Drive Mount Pleasant Together with Coastal Pediatrics Associates, Girlology presents “Something New About You,” a program designed to help young women prepare for puberty with greater confidence. Girlology and its top clinicians encourage sharing clear and factual information to girls ages 8 to 11, in a comfortable and safe atmosphere – with an accompanying adult. See girlology.com for more info and to purchase tickets. $50 includes admittance for one adult plus a child. JANUARY 15 White Flag Yoga 12 Step Meeting 4 p.m. The Island Club 1451 Hennessy Street Sullivan’s Island Join instructor Kimberly Thompson as she leads you through an hour-and-a-half of deep-release yoga. “Connecting the cognitive approach of the 12 steps with the somatic approach of healing through movement,” White Flag Yoga welcomes all levels of ability. Though this is a practice open to anyone affected by addiction, you do not need to be a 12 Step member. Bring your own mat and water bottle. A donation is requested. For more information: whiteflagyoga.com JANUARY 14 The 13th Annual PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 7:30 start Burke High School 244 President St. Charleston Stretch your legs for 13.1 miles of historic Charleston beauty. The starting pistol fires at 7:30 a.m. in front of Burke High School, and you’ll cross the finish line at Charleston’s Firefly Distillery. Local bands will provide encouragement from stages throughout the course, and the celebration continues with shrimp ’n grits to fill your bellies and drinks to quench your thirst. For more information: capstoneraces.com/charleston-halfmarathon JANUARY 12 CPR Certification Charleston 22 Westedge St., Suite #400 Charleston Become a certified lifesaver! CPR Charleston offers recurring classes, teaching the valuable skill of CPR in a handson environment. You’ll receive the proper training and your certification card on the same day. CPR Charleston also offers pet CPR training, first aid and will come to your place of business for group lessons. For more information: CPRcharleston.org

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