Exercise Presentation at the Chapter Member Meeting on May 9, 2024, 2 pm.
I’m Heather! I’m a certified personal trainer at the South Sound YMCA. My favorite thing about the Y is the diversity of our membership. I’ve had the opportunity to work with clients from age 12 to age 90. I strive to create enjoyable, sustainable exercise programs for individuals of all walks of life. I specialize in weightlifting, and take great pleasure in supporting people in becoming confident in the weight room or other areas that fit their goals!
Member Meeting-April 11, 2024 at 2 pm
Topic: CPR Training
Worked 20 years as RN, 15 of those in the military.
Worked 15 years as nurse practitioner.
Worked 15 years as a volunteer EMT/firefighter.
Have been teaching a variety of topics since 1978, to include CPR, nursing inservice, EMT and firefighter skills.
Member Meeting-March 14, 2024 at 2 pm
Topic: Preventative Cardiac Care
Graduated from Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, Oregon. There are many important factors that contribute to a person’s overall health, including individual life circumstances, prevention, and available evidence-based treatments. I believe in working together with patients to examine these factors and determine a path to better health. The establishment of a physician-patient relationship built on a foundation of trust, understanding, and continuity makes this possible. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going for day hikes, and reading. Health care policy and reform are of particular interest to me. Works at Providence Hawks Prairie Family Medicine 2555 Marvin Road Northeast Lacey, WA 98516.
Member Meeting-February 8, 2024 at 2 pm
Topic: Spirituality and cardiovascular health
After working for Presbyterian churches and camps in a youth director role, I felt a tug toward pastoral ministry. I graduated from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1990, was ordained and served churches in Oregon, Washington and California as a Pastor, Associate Pastor, Designated Pastor and Interim Pastor. In 2007 I finished my Doctor of Ministry at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA.
Over the years I finished my Clinical Pastoral Education units and became a Board Certified Chaplain. I have served full time at our local hospital in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and the Neuro Intensive Care Unit, and currently work part time for Puget Sound Hospice.
I am married with grown children and grandchildren. I enjoy walks with my big dog Ziggy, cooking and friends.
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Member Meeting-January 11, 2024 at 11 am
Janet Moody, JD received her Bachelor of Arts degree from The Evergreen State College and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law. She served as a public defender for Thurston County District Court, and has been in private practice since 2003.
The focus of her practice is Elder Law, including Guardianship, Trust and Estate planning, Medicaid planning, Special Needs Trusts and Vulnerable Adult issues.
Janet is a member of the Thurston County Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Thurston County Bar Association and is a Past President.
She also served as President of the Board of Directors of Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services. She is a member of the Thurston Mason Senior Action Network, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association.
| Mo | Day | Yr | Topic | Speaker | Business | Type | Notes |
| 1 | 12 | 22 | Cardiology | Dr Charles Rossow | Providence Cardiology | Zoom | |
| 2 | 10 | 22 | Meds | Laura Carpenter (Interns) | St Peter Hospital | Zoom | |
| 3 | 14 | 22 | Diet | Cathy Visser | True For You Nutrition | Zoom | |
| 4 | 28 | 22 | Nursing Cardiology | Suzzane Upfield | St Peter Hospital | Zoom | |
| 5 | 12 | 22 | Exercise | Cullen Crowe | YMCA | Zoom | |
| 6 | 16 | 22 | Diabetes | Video | Chapter | Zoom | |
| 7 | 14 | 22 | COVID | Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek | Thurston County Health Dept | Zoom | |
| 8 | 11 | 22 | Picnic | National Mended Hearts | Tumwater Historical Park | In Person | |
| 9 | 8 | 22 | Cardiology | Dr Charles Rossow | Providence Cardiology | Zoom | |
| 10 | 13 | 22 | Yoga | Fred Wright | True Self Yoga | In Person | Link |
| 11 | 10 | 22 | Meds Brown Bag | Laura Carpenter (Interns) | St Peter Hospital | In Person | |
| 12 | 15 | 22 | Holiday Luncheon | Members Gospel Church | Chapter Jacob Smith House | In Person | Register |
| 1 | 12 | 23 | Visitor Program | Diane Caputo | Chapter Member | In Person | Visitor Page |
| 2 | 9 | 23 | Heart Attacks | Carolyn, Jeanne, Sonia | Chapter Members | In Person | |
| 3 | 9 | 23 | CPR | Beverly Wright | Medic One | In Person | |
| 4 | 13 | 23 | Exercise | Their Stories Darld, Larry, John | Chapter Members | In Person | |
| 5 | 11 | 23 | Long Term MH Membership | Ernie Ong | Chapter Members | In Person | |
| 6 | 8 | 23 | Cardiac Arrest | Kristi, Nick, Julie | Chapter Members | In Person | |
| 7 | 13 | 23 | Recovery Discussion | Kristi, Diane, Darld | Chapter Members | In Person | |
| 8 | 10 | 23 | Picnic | All Members | Chapter Members | Tumwater Historical Park | |
| 9 | 12 | 23 | Cardiology | Dr. Waggoner | Providence Cardiology | In Person | |
| 10 | 12 | 23 | Plant Based Diet | Rachel Akins | Boldt Diabetes and Nutrition Education | Zoom | |
| 11 | 9 | 23 | Medicare Insurance | Doug Kernutt | SHIBA | In Person | |
| 12 | 7 | 23 | Holiday Luncheon | Members | Chapter Jacob Smith House | In Person | Register |
| 1 | 11 | 24 | Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning | Janet Moody | Elder Law with Care | In Person | Changed time to 11 am |
| 2 | 8 | 24 | Spirituality and cardiovascular health | Tammy Stampfli | Puget Sound Hospice | In Person | |
| 3 | 14 | 24 | Preventative Cardiac Care | Kathryn Dean | Providence | ||