* FREE YOGA MATS * Boyd McGuiness Park: FAMILY YOGA & PAINT YOUR OWN YOGA MAT (JCASTKids & Families) in Partnership with #HealthierJC & the Jersey City Parks Coalition
* FREE YOGA MATS * Boyd McGuiness Park: FAMILY YOGA & PAINT YOUR OWN YOGA MAT (JCASTKids & Families) in Partnership with #HealthierJC & the Jersey City Parks Coalition

When: October 5, 2019

Where: Boyd-McGuiness Park

Start Time: 10:30 am

End Time: 12:00 pm

Brief Description:

Yoga nurtures children’s inner-strength, confidence, and self esteem as well as love for one’s self, inside and out. Join us for a fun activity for the youngest artists and yogis! FREE – ALL AGES 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM : Family Yoga Meet Komal of Sacred Souls Yoga Studio 11:30 AM – 12 Noon : Kids paint your own yoga mat *limited numbers available * Please bring a yoga mat or towel & water This Free Event is made possible through Friends of Boyd-McGuiness Park, #HealthierJC Mini-grant award & the Jersey City Parks Coalition

Greenville Health Fitness Fair
Greenville Health Fitness Fair

When: October 5, 2019

Where: Greenville Health Fitness Fair- Jersey City Medical Center @ Greenville

Start Time: 12:00 pm

End Time: 4:00 pm

Brief Description:

Healthy Lifestyle Talk (1-2 pm, presented by Dr. Nikhil Singh Bhalla) Health screenings (BP, Blood Glucose, Cholesterol, Weight/BMI) Fitness Demos (yoga, kickboxing, and more) Health & Nutrition Information Free Raes

* FREE KID CRAFTS * Kensington Avenue Little Free Library – Story Time & DIY Pinecone Birdfeeders & Book Swap (JCASTKids & Family)
* FREE KID CRAFTS * Kensington Avenue Little Free Library – Story Time & DIY Pinecone Birdfeeders & Book Swap (JCASTKids & Family)

When: October 6, 2019

Where: Kensington Avenue Little Free Library #45556

Start Time: 2:00 pm

End Time: 3:00 pm

Brief Description:

* FREE KID CRAFTS * Kensington Avenue Little Free Library – Story Time & DIY Pinecone Birdfeeders & Book Swap (JCASTKids & Family) October 6, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join the Kensington Avenue Little Free Library Bookworms for some Fall Fun! FREE – All Ages Toddler Story Time & Make Your Own – Pinecone Birdfeeders & other nature inspired JCASTKids crafts Partnership with the Jersey City Parks Coalition (jcparks.org) https://www.thejcast.com/event/free-kid-crafts-kensington-avenue-little-free-library-story-time-diy-pinecone-birdfeeders-jcastkids-family-sunday-october-6th-2-pm-3-pm/

Prenatal Child Birth Class
Prenatal Child Birth Class

When: October 7, 2019

Where: Jersey City Medical Center

Start Time: 6:00 pm

End Time: 8:00 pm

Brief Description:

2 hours/4 classes - combination lecture and movie presentations. Topics: Third trimester changes, signs and symptoms of labor Labor & Delivery "What to expect" Pain management A tour of Labor & Delivery/Postpartum *Although light refreshments will be served, please be sure to eat prior to coming to class.

Healthy Corner Store Kick-Off
Healthy Corner Store Kick-Off

When: October 8, 2019

Where: Los Montones

Start Time: 1:00 pm

End Time: 3:00 pm

Brief Description:

The Jersey City Healthy Corner Store Initiative is a citywide effort led by the Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services, which seeks to increase access to healthier food options, especially in underserved neighborhoods. There will be nutrition and wellness education, cooking demos, giveaways and more!

Jersey City Medical Center’s – Diabetes Support Group
Jersey City Medical Center’s – Diabetes Support Group

When: October 8, 2019

Where: Jersey City Medical Center

Start Time: 2:30 pm

End Time: 4:00 pm

Brief Description:

Jersey City Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group is a space where those living with diabetes, or their caregivers, can freely discuss positive lifestyle changes and ways to manage diabetes, check their blood glucose, and more. The group will be guided by a certified facilitator, using the Conversation Map® tool developed by the American Diabetes Association.