The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a Mount Saint Mary College initiative, announces its February 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
February 2023 Desmond Center Schedule
Wednesday, February 1: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, February 2: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Saturday, February 4: Coats, Clothing & Care Kits, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
The Desmond Center and local grassroots organization Melanin Unchained host Coats, Clothes, and Care Kits. Attendees will be able to select from donated winter coats, winter accessories, and clothing. A hot breakfast will be provided along with care kits crafted and distributed by Mount students.
Tuesday, February 7: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Wednesday, February 8: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, February 9: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Monday, February 13: Heart Health Happy Hour, 6 – 8 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
February is Heart Health Awareness Month! Attendees will learn about heart health, nutrition, managing stress, healthy relationships, and more. Mount Nursing Students will be on site to provide blood pressure screenings and heart health education and candle decorating workshops will be led by Healing Looks Great On You, Inc.'s Isabel Rojas. Enjoy healthy light bites and mocktails provided by Shoot Ya Shot Juice bar.
Tuesday, February 14: Soulful Yoga with La’Shawn, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Instructor La’Shawn Martinez puts her own spin to the restorative practice: yoga done to R&B and soulful beats.
Wednesday, February 15: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, February 16: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Monday, February 20: Healing and Mental Health Arts Showcase of Local Black Artists, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Desmond Center brings together mental health awareness and the arts. Join us for an evening of community conversation around resilience and celebration of local Black Artists.
Tuesday, February 21: Yoga with Ali, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Instructor Alison Klein from Barre, Body & Soul studios leads a one-time offering of Vinyasa yoga, style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together seamlessly.
Wednesday, February 22: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, February 23: Reiki with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/DCCEWfeb23
Reiki promotes relaxation and stress/anxiety reduction through gentle touch. Attendees will enjoy a 1-on-1, 15-minute reiki session.
Saturday, February 25: Paint ’N’ Sip, noon – 2 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/DCCEWfeb23
Receive art instruction by Mount Saint Mary College’s Stefanie Singer and produce your own art piece to take home. Priority will be given to first-time attendees. Light bites will be provided.
Monday, February 27: Women’s Healing Circle with Kerri, 6 – 7 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/DCCEWfeb23
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, February 28: Introduction to Acupuncture, 6– 7:30 p.m. Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/DCCEWfeb23
Back by popular demand! Attendees enjoy some historical knowledge on Acupuncture as a healing practice followed by individualized acupuncture session led by Jenny Ingram from The Newburgh Acupuncture Project.
