Classes & Groups
The Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living offers a variety of classes and events open to the community, free of charge. To learn more about the events and classes offered, please call 949-764-6551. You may also click here to download the calendar of classes and groups.
NEW Integrative Health Classes
- Dance for Joy – 8 week classes including creative movement, ballet, hip hop & jazz for children
- Music Rhythm – 8 week classes utilizing musical instruments & singing. Classes available for children & adults
- Dance for the Body & Mind – 7 week class for adults 50+
Mental Health Center Groups
- Boost Up Boys Group – 8 week group for boys ages 11-14 to learn how to improve self-esteem, confidence, communication, coping skills & more.
- Healthy Families – 8 week group bilingual (Span/Eng) for parents/caregivers and their children ages 0-5. Learn new parenting strategies & strengthen relationship with child.
- Bold, Beautiful & Brave Girls Group – 8 week group for girls in grades 6th-8th designed to empower participants.
- Kids Coping Plus – 8 week group for children ages 6-10 to learn how to manage their feelings.
- Positive Parenting (Spanish) – 8 week group to improve the parent-child relationship & teach positive parenting skills.
- Dads Group (Spanish) – 17 week group for fathers, topics will include stress management, positive parenting, self-esteem & problem solving.
- Women’s Group (Spanish) – 8 week group for women of all ages to learn about self-compassion, stress management, personal growth & more.
- Me Time Mondays Adult Workshop – 8 week co-ed group for adults to learn how to effectively manage stress, enhance communication skill, cope with various emotions & learn mindfulness practices.
- Monthly Farsi Group – Learn mindfulness strategies to live life to its fullest.
Community Nurse Navigation
- Monthly Women’s Cancer Support Group (Spanish) – Support group will provide a safe place to gain information, exchange support & receive guidance for the unique challenges of living with cancer diagnosis.
- Women’s Health Support Class (Spanish) – Women’s health education series focused on providing comprehensive information and practical tips to improve your wellbeing.