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June 22, 2017
Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS) is pleased to present a FREE workshop series at the Putnam Valley Library, for older adults and adults with a disability. The series will focus on building a healthier eating style, using relaxation strategies to manage stress, and on making fitness activities a part of your day.
The first program in the series, It’s Your Health, will run on Thursdays, June 22-July 20, 12:30 pm-1:30pm. This four week peer led program that will get you started on the basics of healthy eating, stress management and adding more physical activity into your day. A recipe to try, along with a healthy ingredient, is a feature of each weekly session.
It's Your Move, a four week free, accessible seated yoga program will be held July 27, August 3, 10, 17, on Thursdays at 12:30pm-1:30pm. Led by a professional yoga teacher It's Your Move will leave you relaxed and restored after a gentle mind-body session. This program is good for any fitness level.
It’s Your Grocery Bag, Eating for Optimal Aging will be held on August 31, 12:30pm-1:30pm, a one hour dietician led workshop that takes a look at how eating well can enrich your life and support the natural process of aging. Eating well and meeting your nutritional needs is important to staying healthy, having energy and feeling good. Most of know the basics of a healthy diet but what’s especially important for us as we age?
Individuals can sign up for one portion of the workshop or all three through the Putnam Valley Library. All classes will be held at the library at 30 Oscawana Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10507. The workshop is free but you must register by calling 845-528-3242.
For more information on Putnam Independent Living Services, an advocacy organization for individuals with a disability and to hear more about their wide range of programs and resources for people of all ages with all types of disabilities, call 845.228.7457.