Wellness Presentations

Wellness means different things to different people. The focus of wellness tends to focus on physical health – it is that and so much more. The most important element of improving older adults’ health is to promote their participation in wellness activities. Some activities are coming up that help adults be well: Nutrition and Diabetes: How do your food choices affect blood sugar control? If you are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, you are invited to a presentation that will discuss ways to eat well and stay healthy, including meal planning, smart snacking and the impact of carbohydrates. The mini-workshop is Monday, July 17th at 10:30 am at The Dale Association, 33 Ontario St, Lockport. The presentation is free and is presented by Rachel Ceness, RD, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York. Please reserve your seat by calling 433-1886. Healthy Summer Snacks and Drinks: Learn how to cut back on sodium, sugar and fat with easy ingredient swaps and food demonstration. The presentation is on Wednesday, July 19th at 12:00noon. It is free and being presented by Marla Guarino, RDN, SNAP-Ed Nutritionist, Cornell Cooperative Extension. Reservations can be made by calling 433-1886. The presentation will also take place at 33 Ontario St, Lockport, NY 14094. Video Re-broadcasting: By popular demand, a video re-broadcasting of the guest speakers from our recent Health and Wellness Expo will be shown on Thursday, August 24th between 9:00am and 2:00pm in The Dale Association lounge, 33 Ontario St, Lockport. Each presentation lasts approximately 20 minutes. Topics and speakers are as follows: Dr. Susan Mason – “Tools to Sharpen Your Brain” Dr. Roger Schneider – “T’ai Chi for Your Health” Steve Giroux, PhD – “A Pharmacist’s Best Advice” Marla Guarino, RD, CDN – “My Plate Meal Planning” Chair Exercise Class has been expanded: Chair exercise is designed for people of all abilities and those with mobility limitations or arthritis. The class is now being offered an additional day each week, by popular demand. On Tuesdays and Thursdays it starts at 10:30am. NEW – it is now offered on Wednesdays at 9:30am. To enroll, please call 433-1886. The class takes place at The Dale Association, 33 Ontario St, Lockport; new people are welcome to join at any time.