Seymour Community Center to hold 4-week session of yoga classes

 

Griffin Hospital in Derby offers Healthy U lecture series

 DERBY – The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will provide an in-depth discussion about fitness and preventive health with Cardio Health & Well-Being Management on April 15 at 6 p.m.

Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in cardiovascular and internal medicine, this free program will feature trusted medical insight into fitness, including its heart health benefits, examples of beneficial exercises and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and how primary care physicians help individuals manage their health through annual wellness checkups and preventive health measures, including recommended screenings based on risk factors. 

Attendees will also learn about Griffin Health resources available to help promote an improved well-being and sample healthy food. There will be ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.

The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. 

Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s systems to best explain health topics including diabetes prevention, cancer awareness, mental wellness, heart health, nutrition, and exercise for individuals who want to learn more about wellness and disease prevention.

Healthy U will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center. 

The topics for each month are: May - Women's Health; June - Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM); July – Self-Care and Mental Wellness; August – Breathing and Pulmonary Care; September – Hispanic Health Awareness; October - Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention; and December - Healthy Aging.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-7399 or register at www.griffinhealth.org/Healthy-U.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Seymour Community Center slates fall fitness classes

Seymour Community Center offers Jump Bunch fitness class

Shared from the community center's Facebook page.

Griffin Center for Healthy Living in Oxford to offer Wellness for Life program

OXFORD - Griffin Health is helping individuals get a fresh perspective on health and well-being with its Wellness for Life program this December.

Wellness for Life is a 12-week lifestyle change program designed to empower individuals who are ready to take ownership of their health with Lifestyle Medicine knowledge and skills. 

The program focuses on hands-on learning, featuring one-on-one consultations with a physician, an exercise physiologist, and a registered dietitian. Participants will receive an activity monitor and attend weekly group educational and physical activity sessions to establish healthy lifestyle habits that lead to improved well-being and help prevent or effectively manage chronic condition.

Located at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Wellness for Life will be held on Tuesdays from 4:30-6 p.m. 

The start date of the program will be determined once the minimum number of participants is reached.

“At Wellness for Life, you’ll be taking the time and space to learn about your current habits and really look into how you can build healthy lifestyle habits into your routines of life and get your family, coworkers, and other loved ones in on your journey,” said Wellness for Life Program Co-Director Dr. Aisha Khan. “While this is not easy to do, it’s well worth the effort, time, and creativity and it’s been such a joy to see our participants who take a hold of the material, make it a practical part of their lives, and see the great changes in themselves and those they love, live with, and work with.” 

Lifestyle Medicine is a unique medical specialty that focuses on using evidence-based approaches in eating healthfully, managing stress, having regular physical activity and restorative sleep, and fostering meaningful social connections and support systems to build a life of flourishing and prevent and manage chronic conditions.

Wellness for Life starts with a Lifestyle Medicine visit with Dr. Khan, who is a Lifestyle/Internal Medicine Physician with a specialty in obesity. Participants also receive a one-on-one consultation with a registered dietitian, and a custom fitness evaluation with an exercise physiologist.

Since the program’s inception in 2012, Wellness for Life participants who have incorporated these healthy lifestyle habits into their routines have seen increases in their regular physical activity, healthy eating habits, improved sleep, resilience through stress management, better control of chronic conditions like high blood pressure, and preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes.

For more information about Wellness for Life, visit griffinhealth.org/wellness-for-life or call the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to register.

This is a press release from Griffin Health. 

Seymour Rec offers Zumba toning classes at community center

 

Naugatuck Valley Health District to offer exercise program at Ansonia Senior Center

 

Local resident to lead POUND Master Class Saturday at Shelton Community Center

SHELTON - Channel your inner rockstar with this full body cardio-jam session led by Debbie Russell and inspired by the infectious, energizing, and fun of playing the drums. 

The event will be held from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at the Shelton Community Center, 41 Church St.

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements.

Using Ripstix which are supplied, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective workout!

This master class is for you if you:
+ hate exercise because it's not fun
+ don't know what POUND is
+ are afraid of hopping into a new fitness class and getting hurt
+ afraid that it might be too intense
+ don't think you can do it because you don't have rhythm or are uncoordinated.

Bring water & exercise mat
$10
Door Prize

Register online:
https://sheltonparksandrec.recdesk.com/.../Program/Detail...

Russell said the maximum number of participants is 40, and 25 are registered as of Wednesday (today).

Join POUND PRO DEB Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/PoundProDeb/

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Seymour Community Center posts August activities

 

Friends of the Oxford Public Library to sponsor Bring the Hoopla visit

 

Zumba Fitness sessions on tap at Seymour Community Center

Register today for a 6-week session of Zumba Dance with Cara on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings. Classes will begin this Saturday, March 4.
This is shared from today's post on Seymour Community Center's Facebook page.

Seymour Community Center slates Zumba fitness sessions

 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton offers free Tai Chi classes for adults

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SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library is offering Tai Chi workshops for adults.

They will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesdays in the Meeting Room.

The class will be taught by Debbie Wooley, a certified instructor with the Health Institute. She has been practicing Tai Chi for the past 10 years and been teaching it for five years.

Debbie will be teaching the Tai Chi for Arthritis method which uses the Sun style. Each class will begin and end with a series of warm up and cool down exercises.

There is no prerequisite to participate in this class. No equipment is necessary and participants may do this seated if they feel more comfortable.

The program is free and open to the public.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Winter night hours scheduled at Seymour Community Center fitness center

 

Abundance of Joy Learning Center in Ansonia schedules summer camp fun

 

Children's Room at Ansonia Library, TAD-G's Fitness to host Poundfit fun for kids

 

Cassetti to sponsor Pinky Silverberg Boxing Club at Ansonia Armory

 

This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Seymour Recreation slates in-person fitness classes at Community Center

In-Person Fitness Classes Next Session Starts Week of April 19 Click below to register! Zumba w/Cara Click Here for Registration and More Information PiYo w/Amanda Click Here for Registration and More Information Zumba w/Raquel Click Here for Registration and More Information Kick Boxing w/Jess Click Here for Registration and More Information

The Seymour Community Center is at 20 Pine St.

Seymour Community Center Fitness Room to reopen April 5

Seymour Community Center Fitness Room Re-Opening on April 5! and it's free! REOPENING GUIDELINES We are happy to announce that the fitness Room at the Community Center will reopen and be available to Seymour Residents & Senior Center Members by appointment only. Each 45 minute time slot may be used by anyone residing in the same household - ID Required), registrant(s) must clean all equipment at the end of their timeslot) Register Now Our Equipment 2 treadmills 2 stationary bikes Rower All-in one gym Weight rack (1-30 pounds) Body Bars 42" flat screen TV

Seymour Community Center to host virtual workshop on fitness during holidays

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Free Virtual Workshop - Must Register 

The average American will consume a hefty 3,000 calories this Thanksgiving!  

The holiday season can derail any healthy eating and exercise plan. Not to mention the stress and uncertainty of a pandemic!

That's why you won’t want to miss joining veteran Fitness and Intuitive Eating coach, Linda Gottlieb in a jam packed tips and tricks session to help you eat your way through the holidays, sneak fitness into your busy schedule, and still fit in your jeans on Jan.1, 2021.

The session is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3.

Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants. 

This is shared from the Seymour Community Center Facebook page.