The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College initiative, announces its August 2024 events.
All events are open to the community, and unless otherwise noted, are free. The 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College campus is located at 330 Powell Ave., Newburgh, N.Y.
The center provides wellness and educational services for underserved individuals and families, including the uninsured.
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August 2024 Desmond Center Schedule
Thursday, August 1: Zumba with Lola, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Tuesday, August 6: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Wednesday, August 7: Fit Family Funfest – Cooking and nutrition, 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½’s Guzman Hall
Registration required:
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24 - 48 hours prior to the event
Wednesday, August 7: Pilates with Angela, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, August 8: Zumba with Lola, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Tuesday, August 13: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Wednesday, August 14: Fit Family Funfest – Family Hike, 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Will be provided in confirmation email
Registration required:
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24 - 48 hours prior to the event
Wednesday, August 14: Pilates with Angela, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, August 15: Zumba with Lola, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Tuesday, August 20: Power Vinyasa with Tony, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Wednesday, August 21: Pilates with Angela, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, August 22: Back-to-School Giveaway: 6 - 8 p.m.
Receive up to three boxes of free school supplies for grades K-5 per family.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center
Registration required:
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24 - 48 hours prior to the event
Saturday, August 24: Community Hike with Outdoor Promise, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Meet-up location will be provided in the confirmation email.
Registration required:
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24 - 48 hours prior to the event
Sunday, August 25: CPR / First Aid Certification, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Guzman Hall
Registration required:
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24 - 48 hours prior to the event
Tuesday, August 27: Reiki with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Guzman Hall
Registration required:
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24 - 48 hours prior to the event
Wednesday, August 28: Acupuncture with Jenny, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Guzman Hall
Registration required:
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24 - 48 hours prior to the event
Thursday, August 29: Soca Dance Movement with La’Shawn, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Registration required:
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24 - 48 hours prior to the event