1. *Weather cancellation policy: Groups will be cancelled if Des Moines Public schools close*
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314 * (515)282-2200 * w w w . b r o a d l a w n s . o r g
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines,IA50314
Broadlawns RiverPlaza
2300 Euclid Ave Ste B
Des Moines,IA50310
& Creativity Group
Use art, mindfulness and a supportive environment as a tool to find clarity in your life. No art
experience required!
This group offers you a chance to express yourself creatively, with options to work on a group activity, create
something on your own, or just come and enjoy music and meet others who also enjoy being creative.
Art supplies will be available, but you can bring your own art supplies if you prefer.
Art group is held every Monday at Broadlawns’ River Plaza location from 1:00pm to 2:30 pm in Room C111.
In the month of April we will be focusing on recycling, rebirth and using found things to create art.
 April 7th Group: A unique approach to decorating eggs, or turn egg shells into planters for May flowers
 April 14th Group: Rebirth – turning found things into something new
 April 21st Group: Earth Day! Exploring recycled dream catchers and making a garden out of glass and tin
 April 28th Group: Repurposing Baskets. May baskets, Mother’s Day presents, or just to put stuff in.
Group Contact:Holli *Phone:802-2027 Email:hmilosevic@broadlawns.org
ART
WRITING WORKSHOP SUPPORT GROUP
Bring along your journals, paper, or computers and prepare to have fun. Writing
Workshop explores different ways of journaling, writing poetry, and short personal
essays. We support each other with our written works and learn how to write to
different audiences. When you come to this weekly group you can expect to find
support and a unique group of peers who share an interest in the creative written word.
Writing Group meets weekly. You can find them 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm every
Tuesday in River Plaza Room C113
Group Contact: Mary *Phone: 282-4583 Email: mchavez@broadlawns.org
Integrated Health Home
Wellness Opportunities
Check it out! Broadlawns Integrated Health has a facebook page!!

2. *Weather cancellation policy: Groups will be cancelled if Des Moines Public schools close*
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314 * (515)282-2200 * w w w . b r o a d l a w n s . o r g
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines,IA50314
Broadlawns RiverPlaza
2300 Euclid Ave Ste B
Des Moines,IA50310
utrition Group
*now including Diabetes as a special focus!* A licensed dietitian leads the group, covering a variety of
topics, including how to read food labels, what is in foods we eat, appropriate amounts of food from
Nutrition Education Series, MyPlate, and smart snacking from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
~*Peer leaders give supportivediabetes information, and are excited to sharehelpful, easy
and healthy recipes, as well as their own snacking ideas.
Held the first Thursday of each month, Nutrition Group will be meeting in River Plaza Conference Room C111
Group Contacts: Laura ~ Tuesdays thru Thursdays ~ Phone: 802-7354 Email: lbarnett@broadlawns.org
Debra ~ Wednesdays thru Fridays ~ Phone: 802-9945 Email: dsandquist@broadlawns.org
hysical Activity Group
We are all looking forward to warmer weather and being able to enjoy the fresh spring air. If you need to
get exercise and you’re looking for motivation, we would love to have you join us each Friday. Not only
will you get some exercise, but you can relieve stress and meet new friends.
Physical activity is thought to help ease stress, boost energy and improve your general well-being and self-
esteem. As well as reducing anger, physical activity can make you sleep better. (But do the activity during the
daytime, not too close to bedtime.) Being active can help to keep you mobile and better able to live by yourself.
During the month of April we will be meeting at River
Plaza and walking outside along the River Bend.
*Group Contact: Danielle Phone: 282-3837
Contact for 4/18 (Danielle’s Birthday!!) Anne: 802-2255
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“Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake
you, surprise you, disappoint you, but they can't prevent you from
acting, from taking the situation you're presented with and moving
on. No matter where you are in life, no matter what your situation,
you can always do something. You always have a choice and the
choice can be power.” ~ Blaine Lee

3. *Weather cancellation policy: Groups will be cancelled if Des Moines Public schools close*
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314 * (515)282-2200 * w w w . b r o a d l a w n s . o r g
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines,IA50314
Broadlawns RiverPlaza
2300 Euclid Ave Ste B
Des Moines,IA50310
tress &Anxiety Support Group* Millions of Americans
suffer fromstress and anxiety. Coping skills and ways of
dealing with your stress and anxiety will be discussed.
Meet others who have shared experiences, and have
learned how to cope with and grow fromtheir own
experiences with anxiety.
The group will meet Thursday April17th in River Plaza Conference
Room C111 at 1:00 pm.
* Group Contact: Anne Cell phone: 802-2255 Desk phone: 282-4586
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Prescription information
Do you have questions aboutthe prescriptions that you take? Take advantageof the
opportunity to visit with a Broadlawns pharmacistto learn moreabout the medications that
you take. Itis a free service.
*Contact Danielleat 282-3837 to schedulean appointment.
*Movie Day* This month we are watching:
Pacific Rim (2013)
PG-13 time: 131 min - Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
When monstrouscreatures, knownasKaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that
would take millions of lives and consume humanity'sresourcesfor yearson end. To combat
the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon wasdevised: massive robots, called Jaegers. But
even they are proving defenseless. On the verge of defeat, the forcesdefending mankind
have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes-a washed up former pilot and an untested
trainee-who are teamed to drive a legendary but obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together,
they stand as mankind'slast hope against the mounting apocalypse.
The group meets Thursday April 10th in River Plaza Conference Room C111 at 1:00 pm.
Group Contact: Dusti Phone: 802-7648 Email: dmarkey@broadlawns.org

4. *Weather cancellation policy: Groups will be cancelled if Des Moines Public schools close*
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314 * (515)282-2200 * w w w . b r o a d l a w n s . o r g
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines,IA50314
Broadlawns RiverPlaza
2300 Euclid Ave Ste B
Des Moines,IA50310
Fibromyalgia/Lupus Support Group
This group is open to persons with fibromyalgia, lupus or any type
of chronic pain disorder, as well as their family and friends. This
support group provides a wealth of knowledge, support, friendships
and fun. Please join us. A light refreshment is served.
This group meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from January
through November in the Medical Office Building Conference Room
(LL) from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Free membership.
For information, contact Mark at 515.282.5726 or mjacobs@broadlawns.org.
*For more informationonCommunitySupportGroupsofferedbyBroadlawnsMedical Center,please
visitwww.broadlawns.org andview othersupportgroupsthatare available inthe “AboutUS”tab.
*Social Group*
Social Time is a great way to have fun and meet new friends. There are a variety of games,
activities, and crafts to take part in, or just come to socialize and have snacks. This is a support
group for individuals who suffer from mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar
disorder or borderline personality disorder. Let's get together and talk about how we get by day
to day, share our ways of coping and encourage one another on the road less traveled.
The group will meet Wednesday, April 16th in River Plaza Conference Room C111 at 1:00 pm.
Group Contact: Teresa Phone: 802-4076
Library
The SupportStaff in the IHH have beenpoolingtheirresources to undertake the creation of a
library at River Plaza. They have donated books that they believe are appropriate and/or a
good resource for people who are involved in the IHH program. Books are already available
for check-out.
If you have books that you would like to donate to the library, or if you have any questions
regarding the library, please contact:
Deb ~ available Weds - Fri ~ Phone: 802-9945 Email: dsandquist@broadlawns.org