The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College initiative, announces its May 2023 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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May 2023 Desmond Center Schedule
Tuesday, May 2: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Wednesday, May 3: Diabetes Health Education with Anne-Marie, 5 – 6 p.m.
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grant St.
Wednesday, May 3: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, May 4: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Friday, May 5: Discovery of Recovery Conference, Part 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., Hudson Hall Auditorium
Registration required:
Saturday, May 6: Discovery of Recovery Conference, Part 2, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., Hudson Hall Auditorium
Registration required:
Tuesday, May 9: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Wednesday, May 10: Woof and Wicks, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., Dominican Center 218
Registration required:
Note: Registration is for the candle making portion of the event. The visiting therapy dogs can be seen by all, no registration required.
Wednesday, May 10: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, May 11: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Saturday, May 13: Wellness Shines on Newburgh, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Safe Harbors, 111 Broadway
Monday, May 15: Bounce with Ashley, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College, SOD Field, 330 Powell Ave.
Rain location: Kaplan Gymnasium at MSMC
Registration required:
Tuesday, May 16: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Wednesday, May 17: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, May 18: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Thursday, May 18: Community Meeting with Newburgh LGBTQ Center, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Sunday, May 21: CPR/First Aid Certification (Red Cross), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Registration required:
Monday, May 22: Gong and Stretch with Kaylan and Vinny, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave. Dominican Center lawn
Rain location: Kaplan Gym
Tuesday, May 23: Restorative Yoga and Acupuncture with Kaylan and Jenny, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Wednesday, May 24: Diabetes Health Education with Anne-Marie, 5 – 6 p.m.
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grant St.
Wednesday, May 24: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday May 25: Growing in Love Workshop with La’Shawn and Patrice, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration required:
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Tuesday, May 30: Women’s Healing Circle with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Registration required:
The Women’s Healing Circle, led by Kerri from The Balanced Nurse, is an energetic space for women to feel supported while taking part in a mindful theme and activity to assist in one’s self-healing journey.
Wednesday, May 31: Reiki with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Registration required:
Reiki promotes relaxation and stress/anxiety reduction through gentle touch.