Outdoor walks and indoor chair yoga events scheduled throughout September
The Salem County Department of Health and Human Services announces the new "Move Yourself!" Salem County schedule for the outdoor walk and indoor chair yoga program.
The September 2016 "Walk and Talks" will take place on selected dates at various parks throughout the county. The indoor chair yoga class will take place in the Stage Room at The Ware Building, 51 Cheney Road in Woodstown. The Ware Building is located two miles south of Woodstown off Route 45 behind the Salem County Vo-Tech.
The Office of Aging is offering a free box lunch to participating seniors on Thursday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 27. To receive the free-boxed lunch, the participant must be over 60 years of age, fill out a small registration form, and RSVP by 8 a.m. the day before. Seniors must call 856-339-8622 to register for the boxed lunch. The box lunch is prepared by the Italian Kitchen of Pennsville and meets the nutrition requirements of the State Office of Aging.
The exercise schedule is part of the "We Can!" campaign to encourage residents with special needs to participate. "We Can!" walks are on Sept. 13, 15 and 27; and indoor yoga on Sept. 29. Caregivers and support staff are welcome to attend. If a special-needs resident requires transportation, contact the Salem County Office of Aging at -856-339-8622 in advance.
Below is the list of dates and locations for September 2016.
WALK AND TALKS (all start at 10 a.m.):
- Thursday, Sept. 8 -- Riverview Beach Park, Route 49, Pennsville. Talk: Healthy Meal Planning.
- Tuesday, Sept 13 ("We Can!" walk) -- Salem County Recreation Park, corner of Route 130 and Perkintown Road, Oldmans Township. Talk: Budget Friendly Meals.
- Thursday, Sept. 15 ("We Can!" walk) -- Marlton Recreation Park, 123 Marlton Road in Woodstown. Talk: 10 Healthy Tips. (RSVP, lunch)
- Thursday, Sept. 22 -- Fort Mott State Park, Fort Mott Road in Pennsville. Talk: Fruit and Veggie Storage.
- Tuesday, Sept. 27 ("We Can!" walk) -- Carney's Point Recreation Park, Penns Grove-Auburn Road in Carney's Point. Talk: Shopping Healthy "On the Fly" (RSVP, lunch)
INDOOR CHAIR YOGA (starting at 10 a.m.):
- Thursday, Sept. 29 ("We Can!" yoga) -- the Ware Building, 51 Cheney Road in Woodstown.
In the event of severe weather, the exercise class may be cancelled, contact the Health Department at 856-935-7510, Ext. 8302.
For more information about "Move Yourself!" Salem County, visit health.salemcountynj.gov. Also, get regular updates, walk dates and times at Facebook -- Salem County Health. Salem County Department of Health and Human Services looks forward to seeing returning walkers and meeting new residents.
This item submitted by Brenda Banks, County of Salem.