The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a Mount Saint Mary College initiative, announces its June 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
June 2023 Desmond Center Schedule
Thursday, June 1: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Saturday, June 3: Paint ‘n’ Sip with Stefanie, Noon – 2 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/DesmondJune23
Tuesday, June 6: Health Education and Screenings with Anne-Marie, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library 124 Grant St.
Tuesday, June 6: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Wednesday, June 7: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, June 8: Barre with Ashley, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Tuesday, June 13: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Wednesday, June 14: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, June 15: Desmond Center grand opening, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Join us for the unveiling of the new home of the Desmond Center on the campus of Mount Saint Mary College! Enjoy refreshments, music, and tours of the new space. All are welcome.
Saturday, June 17: Health Education and Screenings with Anne-Marie, 9 a.m. – noon
Location: Newburgh Amory Unity Center, 321 S. Williams Street
Tuesday, June 20: Restorative Yoga and Acupuncture with Kaylan and Jenny, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Wednesday, June 21: Health Equity Talks – Health Disparities and the LGBTQ Community, 9 a.m. – noon
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Wednesday, June 21: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, June 22: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Sunday, June 25: CPR/First Aid Certification (Red Cross), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/DesmondJune23
Monday, June 26: Gong and Stretch with Kaylan and Vinny, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Tuesday, June 27: Women’s Healing Circle with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/DesmondJune23
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.
Wednesday, June 28: Reiki with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/DesmondJune23
Reiki promotes relaxation and stress/anxiety reduction through gentle touch.
Thursday, June 29: Seasons of Change – Blossoming into Your Best Self with La’Shawn and Patrice, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/DesmondJune23