The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College initiative, announces its November 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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November 2023 Desmond Center Schedule
Thursday, November 2: Zumba with Lola, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Monday, November 6: Acupuncture with Jenny, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College Desmond Center
Registration required:
Tuesday, November 7: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Wednesday, November 8: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Thursday, November 9: Zumba with Lola, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Monday, November 13: Barre with Ashley, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Tuesday, November 14: Health Equity Series: De-stigmatizing Immigrant Populations through Trauma Informed Care and Cultural Humility, 9 – 11 a.m.
Dr. Jerel Ezell, assistant professor and director of the Center for Cultural Humility at Weill Cornell Medicine, will delve into the challenges facing immigrant-serving organizations and the crucial role of trauma-informed practice (TIP) and cultural humility in effectively supporting immigrant populations.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College Desmond Center, Classroom 032
Registration required:
Tuesday, November 14: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Wednesday, November 15: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Thursday, November 16: Community meal, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College Dominican Center Café
Sunday, November 19: CPR First Aid Certification, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College Desmond Center, Classroom 032
Certification provided via The American Red Cross. Good for 2 years.
Registration required:
Sunday, November 19: Stop the Bleed Certification, 4 – 5 p.m.
Certification does not expire.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College Desmond Center, Classroom 032
Registration required:
Wednesday, November 29: Reiki with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College Desmond Center
Registration required:
Thursday, November 30: Massage with Bronze Girl, LLC, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College Desmond Center
Registration required: