The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a Mount Saint Mary College initiative, announces its April 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 Ave., 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
April 2023 Desmond Center Schedule
Tuesday, April 4: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Wednesday, April 5: Free asthma health education and screenings, 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., School of Business Atrium
Wednesday, April 5: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, April 6: Candle Decorating Workshop with Isabel, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Tuesday, April 11: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Wednesday, April 12: Free asthma health education and screenings, 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., School of Business Atrium
Wednesday, April 12: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, April 13: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Saturday, April 15: Community yard sale, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: 401 Washington St.
Saturday, April 15: Free asthma health education and screenings, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 401 Washington St.
Saturday, April 15: “Sun’s Out, Buns Out” Community BBQ, 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Monday, April 17: Becoming Financially Independent with Prince Brock, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Learn the basics of personal finance–budgeting, saving and building and repairing credit. This is an event for the whole family! Every attendee will leave with a FREE personal financial planner.
Tuesday, April 18: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Wednesday, April 19: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, April 20: Planting Seeds: An Intention-Setting Workshop, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewapril23
Sunday, April 23: CPR/First Aid Certification (Red Cross), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewapril23
Monday, April 24: Women’s Healing Circle with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewapril23
The Women’s Healing Circle, led by Kerri from The Balanced Nurse, 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.
Tuesday, April 25: Restorative Yoga and Acupuncture, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Wednesday, April 26: Reiki with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewapril23
Reiki promotes relaxation and stress/anxiety reduction through gentle touch.
Thursday, April 27: Introduction to Acupuncture, 6– 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewapril23
Led by Jenny Ingram from The Newburgh Acupuncture Project.