The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a Mount Saint Mary College initiative, announces its May 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
May 2023 Desmond Center Schedule
Tuesday, May 2: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Wednesday, May 3: Diabetes Health Education with Anne-Marie, 5 – 6 p.m.
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grant St.
Wednesday, May 3: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, May 4: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Friday, May 5: Discovery of Recovery Conference, Part 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., Hudson Hall Auditorium
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/Recovery2
Saturday, May 6: Discovery of Recovery Conference, Part 2, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., Hudson Hall Auditorium
Registration required: www.msmc.edu/Recovery2
Tuesday, May 9: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Wednesday, May 10: Woof and Wicks, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave., Dominican Center 218
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2023
Note: Registration is for the candle making portion of the event. The visiting therapy dogs can be seen by all, no registration required.
Wednesday, May 10: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, May 11: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Saturday, May 13: Wellness Shines on Newburgh, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Safe Harbors, 111 Broadway
Monday, May 15: Bounce with Ashley, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, SOD Field, 330 Powell Ave.
Rain location: Kaplan Gymnasium at MSMC
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2023
Tuesday, May 16: Yoga with Kaylan, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Wednesday, May 17: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday, May 18: “Socacize” with La’Shawn, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Thursday, May 18: Community Meeting with Newburgh LGBTQ Center, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave.
Sunday, May 21: CPR/First Aid Certification (Red Cross), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2023
Monday, May 22: Gong and Stretch with Kaylan and Vinny, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave. Dominican Center lawn
Rain location: Kaplan Gym
Tuesday, May 23: Restorative Yoga and Acupuncture with Kaylan and Jenny, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Wednesday, May 24: Diabetes Health Education with Anne-Marie, 5 – 6 p.m.
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grant St.
Wednesday, May 24: Pilates with Angela, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St.
Thursday May 25: Growing in Love Workshop with La’Shawn and Patrice, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2023
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Tuesday, May 30: Women’s Healing Circle with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2023
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, May 31: Reiki with Kerri, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mount Saint Mary College School of Business, 330 Powell Ave., Room 100a
Registration required: https://bit.ly/dccewmay2023
Reiki promotes relaxation and stress/anxiety reduction through gentle touch.