American Red Cross - Winona County Chapter

American Red Cross - Winona County Chapter

 
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CPR Made Simple - one hour program Print E-mail

 

This is a new program designed for those who want the skills to potentially save a life, but do not need certification.

**NEW** CPR Made Simple...$20  Kick off price..$15 through January

January 15th Kick off !! classes held, 7:00 am to 8:00am, 11:30am to 12:30pm, and 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This is a 1hour, non certified, hands on class. You will learn the skills to perform CPR and how to use an AED. The class also includes the emergency action steps to take for an unconscious person, and what to do if someone is choking.

  CPR Made Simple would be great for service clubs, restaurants, workplace employees, or would be a great gift to give to your friends and family. 

 

Cost of this program is $20 per person.
All classes at the chapter other than January 21st will be held at 5:30pm to 6:30pm (other daytime classes may also be added)
 **If you have 5 or more people and would like to request a different time please call the chapter, we will set something up with you.

January 21st, Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm
February 17th, Wednesday 5:30pm to 6:30pm  and 7:00pm to 8:00pm
March 17th, Wednesday 9:00am to 10:00am and 5:30pm to 6:30pm
April 13th, Tuesday 10:00am to 11:00am and 5:30pm to 6:30pm
 
Call to register or to schedule a class at your worksite or club.

Dianne Thompson
Health and Safety Director
                507-452-4258        
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Business Drive 2010 has kicked off!! Print E-mail

 

During the 2009 Business Drive Campaign and Red Cross Month, many local businesses choose a day and donate 10% of the proceeds to the Winona County Red Cross.
It is a fun way to patron your favorite spots, support local businesses, and partner with the local Red Cross.

To partner a Red Cross Day of Giving  please call the chapter at 507-452-4258

These 2009 businesses include:

Bloedow's Bakery

Blooming Grounds

Blue Heron - 1st year

Bub's Brewing

Culvers

Dominos Pizza ($1.00 a pizza)

Ground Round - 1st year

McDonalds

The Bookshelf - 1st year during campaign

Timbers

Thank you to those businesses who helped support our community and local Red Cross by holding a Day of Giving.  And thank you to all of the community members who got out to make a difference!

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Mary Kosek of McDonald's (right) presents a check for $1,381.96 to Marie Plaskett, Executive Director of the Winona County Red Cross.

 
Red Cross certified babysitters CPR & FA Print E-mail

 Babysitter First Aid & CPR classes
 

Description:

  Red Cross certified babysitters! 
You have taken the course and become a great babysitter, now it is time to up your skill level with knowing how to perform CPR and First Aid on children and infants.  This special 4.5 hour course is to help you overcome any reluctance to act in an emergency situation.  To enroll in this course you must be Red Cross Babysitter Training certified. 

Required materials:  Babysitter's Training Handbook (if you took the babysitter course before June 1, 2008 you will need to purchase a new book, please add $10.00 on to the course fee)

 

February 27th, Saturday, 8:00am to 12:00pm

March 30th Tuesday, 9:00am to 1:30pm

May 8th, Saturday, 8:00am to 12:00pm 

June 15th, Tuesday,8:00am to 12:00pm

July 23rd, Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm 

August 16th, Monday, 8:00am to 12:00pm

October 15th, Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm

 for more information call                               (507)452-4258