Thank you to Saige Gomez, our intern from Rutgers University, for his 2-part workshop held on November 18th and 22nd that covered the importance of exercise, nutrition, and making healthy food choices. We appreciate Saige's passion, enthusiasm and creativity, while sharing his knowledge to our volunteers, staff, and consumers during the fall!
ACI and Saint Peter's University Hospital Offer Free Flu Shots
ACI would like to thank Jennifer Ryan and Stephanie Peluso-Riti of Saint Peter's University Hospital's Community Mobile Health Services for providing flu shots to our staff and volunteers on November 15th. In addition to receiving flu shots, participants were also given information about the importance getting vaccinated for the flu annually. This was part of ACI's continuing health and wellness activities.
Summer Series of Coloring for Adults Classes
The Coloring for Adults workshop completed its summer sessions on September 21st. The 4 week class offered an atmosphere where participants relaxed to music as they colored their picture of choice and shared individual techniques. The final session included a contest where judges choose the best artistic presentation. Congrats to Mariana Perez, who got 1st place and won tickets to box seats at a Somerset Patriots game! ACI plans on offering this workshop again this winter.
Workshop on Health & Fitness for People with Disabilities
Thank you Gianna Marchesi, Program Assistant and Harry Pizutelli, Administrator of Assistance Programs/TBI Fund Manager at New Jersey Division of Disability Services for the fun and informative workshop on Health & Fitness for People with Disabilities. Everyone had a great time!
WANTED: Interested Wheelchair Basketball Players!
Are you interested in learning how to play wheelchair basketball? The Alliance Center for Independence wants to teach you!
REQUIREMENTS
- Ages 15 and up
- Must have your own wheelchair
- Minimum of 10 people must RSVP to hold event
RSVP deadline is September 14th.
Saint Peter's University Hospital Brings Sun Damage Awareness to ACI
Thank you to Saint Peter's University Hospital Community Mobile Health Program for presenting a workshop on sun damage prevention on Tuesday, June 7th. Staff from the hospital also conducted free skin damage screenings on participants using a DermaScan machine.
ACI Walks & Rolls for National Public Health Week
National Public Health Week falls on the first full week of April every year. The American Public Health Association (APHA) started this campaign over 20 years ago to promote and educate everyone about public health and wellness. ACI recognized this year's NPHW by walking and rolling around Roosevelt Park in Edison as a way to encourage everyone to get up and get healthy!
ACI offers various workshops on health and wellness. Visit our upcoming events page to find out when our next class will be!