If you’ve always wanted to make better food choices, incorporate regular physical activity into your life, positively manage stress and communicate effectively with your healthcare team, have we got a program for you!
We are once again pleased to offer Living Healthy, the outstanding, evidence-based wellness program created by Stanford University. With important information and lively group discussion, Living Healthy will give you important tools to build a healthier life—day after day!
This workshop series is offered FREE OF CHARGE and is open to anyone with a chronic health condition (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, depression) and to caregivers of those with chronic health conditions. Participants receive a valuable reference book and relaxation CD. Sessions include a healthy snack break as well.
This series is led by NNORC staff members Judi England (Senior Health Education Coordinator) and Michelle Dannenhoffer-Cau (Outreach and Community Care Coordinator). Come and join the ranks of over 60 NNORC Living Healthy “alumni” who continue to make positive changes in their lives every day.
DATES: Six Wednesdays: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2015
TIME: 1:00–3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY
RSVP: Registration is required 514-2023
Spring/Summer Yoga Shape-Up for Seniors
Looking for a fun way to de-stress and shape-up? Wanting to build flexibility, balance and strength in a safe and gentle way? Join us for Yoga at St. Sophia’s!
Judi England, RN, LMT, Senior Health Education Coordinator for NNORC and Yoga Instructor and will lead an experience of movement and breathing as the foundations of this centuries-old practice.
All-levels of experience are welcome—even brand-new beginners. Participants should be able to get up and down from the floor. Wear comfortable clothing so you are free to move. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat, small pillow, and an open mind. A guided relaxation ends each class.
Judi England is the Senior Health Education Coordinator for the JFS NNORC. When she’s not teaching yoga, she is leading Healthy Living classes for seniors, conducting blood pressure clinics, writing articles for NNORC News and planning health and wellness clinicas for seniors. Judi is a certified Kripalu yoga instructor.
Instructor: Judi England
Date: Tuesdays, Five Sessions Remaining: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 & 7/2
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Place: St. Sophia’s Church, 440 Whitehall Rd., Albany
Fee: Free
RSVP Required: 518-514-2023 – space is limited