The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College initiative, announces its November 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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November 2024 Desmond Center Schedule
Friday, November 1: Department of Aging Caregiver Symposium, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Armory Unity Center, 321 S William St, Newburgh, N.Y.
Saturday, November 2: Warm Up with Us, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St., Newburgh, N.Y.
Tuesday, November 5: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Wednesday, November 6: Community Impact Fair, noon - 5 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Aquinas Atrium
Registration required:
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24 - 48 hours prior to the event
Wednesday, November 6: Pilates with Angela, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, November 7: Zumba with Lola, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Tuesday, November 12: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Wednesday, November 13: Pilates with Angela, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, November 14: Health Equity Series: Bridging the Gap to Health Equity Through Individual and Community Action with Christie VanHorne, 2 - 4 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
Thursday, November 14: Zumba with Lola, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Sunday, November 17: 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
Monday, November 18: Yoga Nidra with Kaylan, 6 p.m. -7 p.m.
New program: Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation.”
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Registration required:
Monday, November 18: 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
Tuesday, November 19: Massage with Natalie, 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, November 20: Community Meal with Newburgh Enlarged Central School District families, 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: 91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Guzman Hall
Event is for Newburgh Enlarged Central School District families only.
Thursday, November 21: 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.