The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a Mount Saint Mary College initiative, announces its May 2024 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
May 2024 Desmond Center Schedule
Wednesday, May 1: Pilates with Angela, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, May 2: Zumba with Lola, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Saturday, May 4: Girl Talk: Own Your Glow, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Guzman Hall
Description: Join our empowering workshop designed for local middle-school-aged individuals (10-14) identifying as female. Led by licensed social workers, movement instructors, and health educators, attendees will participate in three interactive workshops centered around emotional health, movement/self-care, and physical health.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2024
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24-48 hours prior to the event
Saturday, May 4: Block Party, noon – 3 p.m.
Location: South Street, between Liberty and Grand, Newburgh
Tuesday, May 7: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Wednesday, May 8: Pilates with Angela, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, May 9: Zumba with Lola, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Kaplan Gym
Saturday, May 11 Community Hike with Outdoor Promise, Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Meet-up location will be provided in the confirmation email.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2024
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24-48 hours prior to the event
Monday, May 13: Department of Aging Spring Series – Gentle Stretch and Chair Yoga, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Tuesday, May 14: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Wednesday, May 15: Pilates with Angela, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, May 16: Zumba with Lola, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Sunday, May 19: CPR / First Aid Certification, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Guzman Hall
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2024
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24-48 hours prior to the event
Monday, May 20: “Gong and Stretch” Yoga and Sound bath with Kaylan and Vinny
Location: Guzman Hall/ Dominican Center Lawn
Tuesday, May 21: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Wednesday, May 22: Pilates with Angela, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, May 23: Zumba with Lola, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Thursday, May 23: “Every Brilliant Thing” Play and Mental Health Discussion, 7 – 8 p.m.
James Phillips, associate professor of Theatre, will perform this one man play, which tells the story of a boy who, to ease his mother’s depression, begins creating a list of all the things worth living for. From ice cream to martial arts movies, the list grows as the boy enters adulthood, as he deals with depression, love, trials, and victories.
Location: Aquinas Hall Theatre
Tuesday, May 28: Yin Yoga with Andrea, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Desmond Center, room 101
Wednesday, May 29: Acupuncture with Jenny, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Guzman Hall
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2024
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24-48 hours prior to the event
Thursday, May 30: Massage with Natalie, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College’s Guzman Hall
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2024
Confirmation will be sent to accepted registrants 24-48 hours prior to the event