MSH has classes for child birth Memorial Satilla Health has scheduled bi-monthly maternity classes and monthly tours of its Birthing Center.
Tours and classes are held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the MSH Birthing Center Conference Room, 1900 Tebeau Street. Those interested can register at memorialsatillahealth.co m/calendar.
Classes will be held May 18, July 20, September 21 and November 16. Birthing Center Tours remaining are May 6, June 11, July 10, August 9, September 6, October 12, November 10 and December 11.
Class topics will include breastfeeding, Cesarean sections (C-sections), diet and exercise, preparing for labor and delivery, relaxation techniques and vaginal deliveries.
Coffee, community meetup Thursdays The Satilla Riverkeeper is sponsoring a coffee and community group meetup at 9 a.m. the second Thursday of every month at Laura S. Walker State Park.
Next meeting is April 9. Grab your favorite beverage and join others for a casual hike through the park.
Registration is available by visiting https://forms.gle/NK3on kdEFYSFSnfL7.
There is a $5 parking fee at the park.
Free tax prep offered Saturdays
Waycross is offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing free basic tax return preparation to eligible residents.
The program, which is in its 24th year, serves individuals and families who generally earn $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and taxpayers with limited English proficiency.
Services are provided by IRS-certified volunteers, ensuring accurate returns, required quality reviews, and assistance in claiming valuable credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Care Tax Credit.
The Waycross VITA site is at the Ware County Board of Elections and Registration Office, 408 Tebeau Street. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through the tax season.
Returns are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call (912) 287-4363.
Diabetes group meets first Sat.
WAYCROSS —The Talki Foundation’s monthly support group 912 Diabetes Initiative for people with diabetes and their caregivers holds meetings the first Saturday of each month.
The support group will meet at 11 a.m., in the Memorial Satilla Health Annex Classroom, 1800 Alice Street. Remaining dates for the first half of the year are April 4, May 2 and June 6.
The group provides educational resources and a chance to connect with others. Call (844) 6305295 to register.
