By Carmella Downing, PA-C — I would like to personally welcome you to join us in a supportive, group effort for smoking cessation. The schedule for the upcoming class, and the small steps below, will lead you to giant success.

Springtide into a smoke free life with the help of smokers helping other smokers to quit. Here’s the class schedule:

Session 1: Thinking About Quitting – Thursday, May 8

Session 2: On the Road to Freedom – Thursday, May 15

Session 3: Wanting to Quit – Thursday, May 22

Session 4: Quit Day – THURSDAY, May 29

Session 5: The New You – Thursday, June5

Session 6: Staying Smoke free for good – Thursday, June 12

Session 7: Celebration & Bring Food!  – Thursday, June 26

All classes will be held at Carson Tahoe Wellness Institute, located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250, Carson City from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Please call 775-445-7651 or email smokefreeNV@gmail.com and together we will make this happen. Your friends or family members are welcome too. As a reminder, Quit Day isn’t planned until the fourth week, therefore you do not need to stop smoking.

The price for the entire seven week class is $20, which covers the cost of materials. Upon completion, you will be refunded $10. You are welcome to attend as many as you like in the future at no additional cost, just bring your book.

If you are unable to attend these classes, there is another option: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) is free and only involves a phone call at your convenience or enroll online at the website here. These resources will provide support and nicotine replacement aids to help you become smoke free.

I look forward to seeing you on May 8, 2025.