The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a Mount Saint Mary College initiative, announces its March 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.
For more information, visit www.msmc.edu/wellness
March 2023 Desmond Center Schedule
Thursday, March 2: Free nutrition and vision screenings, 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., School of Business Atrium
Thursday, March 2: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Tuesday, March 7: Free nutrition and vision screenings, 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., School of Business Atrium
Tuesday, March 7: Yoga with Ali, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Wednesday, March 8: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, March 9: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Monday, March 13: Barre with Ashley, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Barre is a form of exercise that incorporates the use of ballet barres and movements derived from ballet.
Tuesday, March 14: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Wednesday, March 15: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, March 16: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Tuesday, March 21: Restorative Yoga and Acupuncture, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Wednesday, March 22: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, March 23: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Saturday, March 25: Books ‘N’ Breakfast, 8 – 11 a.m.
South Middle School, 33-63 Monument St.
Food, books, workshops, and games
Monday, March 27: Women’s Healing Circle with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmarch2023
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, March 28: HERStory: A Mental Health & Womanhood Community Conversation, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Tuesday, March 29: Introduction to Acupuncture, 6– 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmarch2023
Led by Jenny Ingram from The Newburgh Acupuncture Project.
Thursday, March 30: Free nutrition and vision screenings, 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., School of Business Atrium
Thursday, March 30: Reiki with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmarch2023
Reiki promotes relaxation and stress/anxiety reduction through gentle touch.