Heart Healthy Classes
NMC Cardiac Rehab Gym Upstairs, Cobblestone Health Commons, St. AlbansThese classes provide you with dietary and lifestyle recommendations for a healthier heart. Discussions include saturated fat, sodium, shopping and cooking tips along with guidelines for portion control and menu planning. Location: NMC Cardiac Rehab Gym, Cobblestone Health Commons Registration: Call to register, 524-8849 Fee: Free
AARP Smart Driver Course
NMC Green Mountain Room 133 Fairfield Street, St. Albans, United StatesThursday, April 20 This 4 hour refresher course is open to all drivers 50 years and older. The curriculum addresses the normal physical changes brought on by the aging process, how these changes can affect driving ability and then offers ways to compensate for those changes. The course also addresses changes in vehicles, regulations and […]
Successful Exercising with Joint Problems
NMC 133 Fairfield Street, St. Albans, VT, United StatesThis class will cover how to exercise successfully when you have limited mobility from arthritis or other chronic conditions. We will cover the impact of nutrition and give helpful hints for being successful with a program. Various exercises and modifications will be demonstrated. Come prepared to participate, if desired! These fun and enjoyable workouts will […]
Lyme Disease and Tick Borne Illnesses – Awareness and Prevention
NMC Green Mountain Room 133 Fairfield Street, St. Albans, United StatesThis presentation by Bradley Tompkins, Vermont Department of Health Infectious Disease Epidemiologist & Program Chief, and Ellen Read, RN, will cover the basics of Lyme Disease, other tick-borne illnesses, and prevention education. Vermont has the second highest incidence of Lyme disease per capita in the USA. Living in Vermont means loving the outdoors, whether it is […]
Healthier Living with Chronic Pain
Enosburgh Emergency Services Building 83 Sampsonville Road , Enosburg Falls, VT, United StatesFridays, May 5 to June 9 12:30 to 3:00 pm Are you or someone you know living with chronic pain? This program is for people living with chronic pain for more than 3-6 months. It offers techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and […]
18th Annual Peoples Trust Company Run for Jim
Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center 890 Fairfax Road , St. Albans, , VT, United States8:30 am Kid’s Fun Run 9:30 am Run & 5K Walk This is a 5k run/walk for adults and also children’s races “On the Track”. The Run for Jim was established in memory of Jimmy Bashaw who died at the age of 45 from brain cancer. Jimmy was a teacher and longtime girls’ basketball coach […]
Parkinson’s Support Group
Pillsbury Senior Community 3 Harborview Drive, St. Albans, VT, United StatesSecond Tuesday of Each Month 10:00 to 11:30 am This group is open to those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers including family and loved ones. The monthly meetings can provide an open forum to share experience with others who are coping with Parkinson’s disease, gaining education and support. The meetings will be held in the […]
Successful Exercising with Joint Problems
NMC 133 Fairfield Street, St. Albans, VT, United StatesThis class will cover how to exercise successfully when you have limited mobility from arthritis or other chronic conditions. We will cover the impact of nutrition and give helpful hints for being successful with a program. Various exercises and modifications will be demonstrated. Come prepared to participate, if desired! These fun and enjoyable workouts will […]
