NEWBURGH- The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a Mount Saint Mary College initiative, announces its August 2023 events.
All events are open to the community, and unless otherwise noted, are free. The Mount Saint Mary College campus is located at 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, N.Y.
The center provides wellness and educational services for underserved individuals and families, including the uninsured.
For more information, visit www.msmc.edu/wellness
August 2023 Desmond Center Schedule
Tuesday, August 1: National Night Out, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Broadway in Newburgh, N.Y., Between Johnston and Liberty Streets
Tuesday, August 1: Yoga with Kaylan, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Wednesday, August 2: Family Summer Series: Picnic Day, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: MSMC’s DC Dining Room 110
Wednesday, August 2: Pilates with Angela, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Thursday, August 3: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Tuesday, August 8: Yoga with Kaylan, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Wednesday, August 9: Family Summer Series: Field Day with Curtis, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s SOD Field
Wednesday, August 9: Pilates with Angela, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Hall Multipurpose Room 111
Thursday, August 10: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Hall Multipurpose Room 111
Monday, August 14: Gong and Stretch with Kaylan and Vinny, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Hall Multipurpose Room 111
Tuesday, August 15: Yoga with Kaylan, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Hall Multipurpose Room 111
Wednesday, August 16: Family Summer Series: Arts and Crafts with Vernon, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Classroom 032
Wednesday, August 16: Pilates with Angela, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Hall Multipurpose Room 111
Thursday, August 17: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Hall Multipurpose Room 111
Monday, August 21: Back to School Giveaway, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Hall Multipurpose Room 111
Registration required: bit.ly/dccewaugust2023
Tuesday, August 22: Zumba with Monica, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, Aquinas 100A
Wednesday, August 23: Family Summer Series: Read, Explore, Discover, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Desmond Center/Guzman Hall Classroom 032
Wednesday, August 23: Pilates with Angela, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Hall Multipurpose Room 111
Thursday, August 24: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount’s Guzman Hall Multipurpose Room 111
Sunday, August 27: CPR/First Aid Certification (Red Cross), 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Desmond Center/Guzman Hall Classroom 031
Registration required: bit.ly/dccewaugust2023
Monday, August 28: Acupuncture Healing with Jenny, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Desmond Center Therapy Room
Registration required: bit.ly/dccewaugust2023
Tuesday, August 29: Restorative Justice Circle with D.A.F.T., 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Desmond Center/Guzman Hall Classroom 031
Registration required: bit.ly/dccewaugust2023
Wednesday, August 30: Women’s Healing Circle, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Desmond Center Therapy Room
Registration required: bit.ly/dccewaugust2023
The Women’s Healing Circle is an energetic space for women to feel supported while taking part in a mindful theme and activity to assist in one’s self-healing journey.
Wednesday, August 30: Reiki with Kerri, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Desmond Center Therapy Room
Registration required: bit.ly/dccewaugust2023
Reiki promotes relaxation and stress/anxiety reduction through gentle touch.
Thursday, August 31: Massage with Nathalie, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Desmond Center Therapy Room
Registration required: bit.ly/dccewaugust2023
