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This article is 10 years old. It was published on March 13, 2015.
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR SECOND ANNUAL 'HEALTHY LIVING @ YOUR LIBRARY' EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY
The St. Louis Public Library is proud to announce the schedule for its second annual "Healthy Living @ Your Library." Throughout the year, the Library will host health-related programs based on three elements---Budget-Friendly Nutrition, Stress Release, and Exercise. The topics were gleaned from a survey conducted during the "2014 Consumer Information Speaker Series" events. All events are FREE and open to the public.
March 14
Baden 8448 Church Rd. ,314.388.2400 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Professional cook and Operation Food Search Outreach Coordinator Mariella Funk explains healthy eating on a budget. Take home recipe cards and informational handouts. (While supplies last).
March 21
Barr 1701 S. Jefferson Ave. ,314.771.7040 | 3-4 p.m.
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Operation Food Search provides tips on how to grocery shop on a budget and includes a demonstration of an easy, nutritious recipe. Free samples, recipe cards, and nutrition tips. (While supplies last).
March 28
Julia Davis 4415 Natural Bridge Ave. ,314-383.3021 | 4-5 p.m.
Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Professional cook and Operation Food Search Outreach Coordinator Mariella Funk explains healthy eating on a budget. Take home recipe cards and informational handouts. (While supplies last).
March 25
Julia Davis 4415 Natural Bridge Ave. ,314-383.3021 | 10-11 a.m.
Meditation for Stress Relief
Philip Horn, MSW, MPH, covers the latest research on the benefits of meditation practice, basic exercises for meditation practice, and a hands-on demonstration of sitting for meditation and breathing spaces. Participants will leave with several tools they can use to reduce their daily stress.
April 14
Buder 4401 Hampton Ave. ,314.352.2900 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Laughter Yoga – Laugh for the Health of it!
Instructor Marlene Chertok, founder of the St. Louis Laughter Club, is a registered nurse and certified laughter yoga leader. The sessions are open to people of all ages and abilities and to anyone who wants to laugh!
April 16
Buder 4401 Hampton Ave. ,314.352.2900 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
OASIS Exercise
Juliet Curtis, of OASIS, provides free beginners classes about the benefits of exercise and how to improve functional fitness. Learn basic exercises that are not only safe and effective, but energizing and fun! This is a low impact exercise program.
May 16
Schlafly 225 N. Euclid Ave. ,314.367.4120 | 2-3 p.m.
Laughter Yoga – Laugh for the Health of it!
Instructor Marlene Chertok, founder of the St. Louis Laughter Club, is a registered nurse and certified laughter yoga leader. The sessions are open to people of all ages and abilities and to anyone who wants to laugh!
May 16
Carpenter 3309 S. Grand Blvd. ,314.772.6586 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Exercise & Zumba
Idalia McNulty discusses the benefits of exercise with an emphasis on Zumba. Find out how much fun exercise can be! Includes a 30-minute Zumba session.
July 7
Carpenter 3309 S. Grand Blvd. ,314.772.6586 | 7-8 p.m.
Meditation for Stress Relief
Philip Horn, MSW, MPH, covers the latest research on the benefits of meditation practice, basic exercises for meditation practice, and a hands-on demonstration of sitting for meditation and breathing spaces. Participants will leave with several tools they can use to reduce their daily stress.
November 18
Julia Davis 4415 Natural Bridge Ave. ,314-383.3021 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
OASIS Exercise
Juliet Curtis, of OASIS, provides free beginners classes about the benefits of exercise and how to improve functional fitness. Learn basic exercises that are not only safe and effective, but energizing and fun! This is a low impact exercise program.
For more information, call the Branch, visit slpl.org,or call 314.539.0390.
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St. Louis Public Library
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Topic:
Health
