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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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National Public Health Week Events - Walk With Me Wednesday
Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public HealthPublic health is more than just health care. It's the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It's making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It's also the relationships we foster in our communities. We're all interconnected. When we all come together to support public health, all of us — individuals, families, communities and the public health field — can achieve the goals of public health. Join us for this one-week celebration of health by participating in one, or many, of our featured activities!Mindfulness Monday - April 7 from 11:00 - 11:45amKick off the week with with Maureen Gaines leading mindful movement and breathing patterns to increase awareness of body positioning and breath. We will be seated for breath work and standing for movements, including work on posture.SHiNE Together Tuesday - April 8 from 8:15 - 9:10amJoin Julie Fuhrer for this class with hit music and choreography for all-abilities; the perfect balance of high cardio and toning to ensure you receive a full-body workout with real results.Walk With Me Wednesday - April 9 from 12:00 - 12:45pmMeet at the Center Recreation Track to get in some lunchtime laps.Table Tennis Thursday - April 10 from 3:30 - 5:30pmCome one, come all, come to the Community Center to play some ping pong. There will be tables set up in the dining room for this special drop in play time.Free Flow Friday - April 11 from 3:00 - 3:45pmFinish the week feeling energized with Carolyn Gregoire who will lead this intermediate-level yoga class where movement is synchronized with breath based on a slow flow from floor to standing position.Please pre-register for the above activities and check out these other great offerings:Wellness Clinic - Wednesday April 9 from 9:00am - 1:00pmMeet with Wai Chong, registered pharmacist, and Kelliann Coleman, RN, to check your blood pressure, discuss medication management and learn how to properly use your blood glucose and blood pressure machines. Please bring your machines with you if you have questions on proper usage. Call Wai Chong at 781-698-4847 or KelliAnn at 781-698-4509 to make your appointment or to discuss the possibility of a home visit if you are home-bound.Intuitive Eating Support Group - Friday, April 11, 1:00- 2:00pmFor people interested in sharpening their intuitive eating skills to make better life style changes around food and physical activity. Email Barbara at bcollins@lexingtonma.gov to join.Narcan Training- Wednesday, April 9, 6:00 - 7:00pmLearn how to save lives at this free Narcan Training by the Lexington Health Department. Participants will gain essential knowledge on how to respond to an overdose emergency. Seating is limited, please pre-register for the Narcan Training.
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Center Recreation Complex - Center Track
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