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GENERAL PROGRAMMING
Understanding & Treating Osteoporosis
WED. February 1 (7 - 8 p.m.)
Plainsboro Public Library
9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro
Click here to register through the library.
Learn what a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia means and effective strategies to reduce your risk for fractures and optimize bone health at this informative program led by Lisa Baptis, PT, DPT, and Esther Frasso, PT, physical therapists with Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation specializing in treating those with osteoporosis. Included will be a discussion of posture, balance, and exercise related to daily activities.
Dance Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation:
A Workshop for Dancers
WED. February 8 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register.
Join Megan Advani, PT, DPT, Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation and a physical therapist with Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation, to learn about dance-related injuries, with a focus on the foot/ankle and lower leg. Discussion will include dance injury prevention and treatment, proper turnout and plié technique in ballet, as well as proper nutrition for dancers.
Healthy Eating on a Budget
MON. February 13 (1 - 2 p.m.)
Mercer County Connection
967 Route 33, Hamilton
Click here to register.
Preparing healthy meals for your family doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Join Beth Young, MS, RDN, CSOWM, a registered dietitian nutritionist, for simple tips on how to improve everyday meals. Find out which foods provide essential nutrients for your growing family, as well as cost-saving food shopping tips making it easier to choose between frozen or fresh and organic or natural foods.
The Art of Therapeutic Stretching
WED. February 15 (6 - 7 p.m.)
Princeton Fitness & Wellness
1225 State Road, Princeton
Click here to register.
Whether or not you exercise, stretching is important. It keeps the muscles flexible, and flexibility helps maintain range of motion in the joints. Join Chris Blessing, MPT, OCS, CSCS and MS, with Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation, for a look at the physiology of stretching, as well as a demonstration and review of common stretching techniques for various parts of the body.
Weight-Loss Surgery: Is It Right for Me?
WED. February 15 (6 - 6:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
To register and receive the link to join virtually, please email donna.post@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
Obesity is a serious health condition that can impact every aspect of your life. If traditional weight-loss methods have failed, surgery may be an option. Join Lisa Dobruskin, MD, FACS, Director of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, for an overview of traditional and minimally invasive surgical weight-loss options, including laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic stomach banding, to help you make the choice that’s right for you.
Fore! 2.0: Improve Your Golf Game
WED. February 22 (1 - 2 p.m.)
Princeton Fitness & Wellness
1225 State Road, Princeton
Click here to register.
Are you looking to improve your golf game and understand what you can do to help reduce injury? Join Chris Blessing, MPT, OCS, CSCS, and MS in exercise physiology, with Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation, for this updated review of common injuries, swing characteristics, and a discussion of exercises to help reduce injury and possibly improve your golf game.
Understanding Strokes and Medication Compliance
MON. February 27 (2 - 3 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register.
Attend this informative program led by Bianca Bucuresteanu, PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, to learn about the types of strokes, the impact they can have on a person’s physical and mental health, and the importance of following medical recommendations for prescribed medications as a result of a stroke.
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WOMEN'S WELLNESS
Self-Defense for Women:
Personal Empowerment Safety Program (Basic)
WED. February 1, 9, 15 & 22 (6 - 9 p.m.)
Plainsboro Recreation Center
641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro
$40 per person. Click here to register.
Empower yourself with a new sense of awareness and confidence through RAD Women®, a national self-defense course for women. Learn to be more aware of potential danger and how to protect yourself. RAD Women® is a multi-session, activity-based program that includes lectures, safety drills, muscle memory work, and physical defense techniques. This course is designed for every woman regardless of physical fitness and age. Dress in sneakers and comfortable clothing. *No prior experience necessary.
Weapons Self-Defense for Women
MON. February 6 & 13 (6 - 9 p.m.)
Plainsboro Recreation Center
641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro
$30 per person. Click here to register.
Elevate your self-defense skills and boost your confidence with this course, which builds on techniques learned in the basic Self-Defense for Women class, including strategies to use if you are ever abducted at knife/gun point. This six-hour, activity-based program includes lectures, safety drills, muscle memory work, and advanced physical defense techniques. This course is designed for every woman, regardless of physical fitness and age. Dress in sneakers and comfortable clothing. *Participants must have previously completed the basic RAD Self-Defense for Women course.
Total Control: A Pelvic Wellness Program for Women
TUE. & THU. February 14 - March 23 (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
$109 per person for the series. Click here to register.
Improve your pelvic floor health and quality of life through a 6-week Total Control® program. Urinary leakage and bladder control; frequency or overactive bladder; pelvic strength and support; post-partum core strength; and better posture and balance. Each session includes a 60-minute low-impact workout followed by a 15-minute education portion. Trained Total Control® professionals will teach you how to isolate and strengthen your pelvic floor and core muscles through gentle exercises. Join women of all ages, life stages and fitness levels in a comfortable, supportive environment. Dress in clothing suitable for floor and standing exercises.
RED HOT MAMAS®:
Hormone Therapy & Menopause Symptoms
TUE. February 14 (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
$15 per person. Click here to register.
One of the ways to manage the symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats, is to replace the hormones you are losing with prescription medications, known as hormone therapy (HT). Join Shyama Mathews, MD, FACOG, NCMP, board certified gynecologist, NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, for an overview of hormone therapy as a potential treatment option, including some of the benefits and risks. Dr. Mathews is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. (You can also attend this session in-person at Princeton Medical Center by registering here).
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CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
Yikes! What is Happening to my Body?
A Puberty Talk for Girls
TUE. February 7 (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
Community Wellness
at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch
1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton
Click here to register.
Designed for girls ages 9 through 12, this program addresses the physical, intellectual and emotional changes your child will experience as they enter their teenage years. Bring your child and join us for an informative and relaxed look at growing up, led by a health educator with Princeton Health Community Wellness.
Yikes! What is Happening to my Body?
A Puberty Talk for Boys
TUE. February 21 (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
Community Wellness
at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch
1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton
Click here to register.
Designed for boys ages 9 through 12, this program addresses the physical, intellectual and emotional changes your child will experience as they enter their teenage years. Bring your child and join us for an informative and relaxed look at growing up, led by a health educator with Princeton Health Community Wellness.
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HEART-HEALTH
Heart-Healthy Yoga Stretch
THU. February 2 (9 - 9:50 a.m.)
VIRTUAL
$5 per person. Click here to register.
Yoga stretching helps build cardiovascular health, increase lung capacity, and improve respiratory function and heart rate. This slow-paced class will focus on stretches and yoga poses that help reduce stress and relax the mind and body.
Heart Health & Stroke Prevention
FRI. February 3 (2 - 3 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register.
Discover what you can do to lower your risk for heart attack and stroke at this invaluable program led by Megan Yellareddigari, RN-BSN, Stroke Coordinator with Princeton Medical Center (PMC). Learn the early warning signs of a stroke, when to seek medical attention and prevention methods, as well as which heart conditions can lead to a stroke. PMC is a state-designated Primary Stroke Center.
Cooking Heart-Healthy Soul Food
THU. February 9 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register.
Join Beth Young, MS, RDN, CSOWM, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and learn how to adjust ingredients and cooking techniques to make your soul food cooking more heart healthy, while maintaining delicious flavor. Feel free to send your favorite recipes ahead of time when you register for the class.
How to Read Nutrition Labels for Diabetes & Heart Health
TUE. February 21 (1 - 2 p.m.)
Mercer County Connection
967 Route 33, Hamilton
Click here to register.
Nutrition labels are full of important information about the food we eat, but how do we make sense of it all? Join Beth Young, MS, RDN, CSOWM, a registered dietitian nutritionist, to learn how to properly decipher nutrition labels in order to maintain a balanced, healthy diet.
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HEART FAILURE SERIES
Harnessing the Power of Protein
WED. February 1 (4 - 5 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register.
Join Beth Young, MS, RDN, CSOWM, registered dietitian nutritionist, for this informative discussion on the importance of protein in your diet and which meats and vegetables provide lean protein. Participants will also learn the best cooking methods to reduce the saturated fat found in many sources of animal protein foods.
Understanding Heart Failure Medications
WED. February 8 (2 - 3 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register.
Gain a deeper understanding of what heart failure is and the medications used to treat it at this informative discussion led by Sarah Tobin, PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident. The program will also cover the different types of heart medications your doctor may prescribe and how to properly take them to best treat your heart failure.
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MIND & BODY
Heart-Healthy Yoga Stretch
THU. February 2 (9 - 9:50 a.m.)
VIRTUAL
$5 per person. Click here to register.
Yoga stretching helps build cardiovascular health, increase lung capacity, and improve respiratory function and heart rate. This slow-paced class will focus on stretches and yoga poses that help reduce stress and relax the mind and body.
Chair Yoga
THU. February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9 & 16 (8 - 8:50 a.m.)
VIRTUAL
$30 per person for the series. Click here to register.
You can still join us in February for this gentle form of yoga that incorporates standard yoga poses while sitting on or standing next to a chair. The class, taught by a certified yoga instructor, is an adaptation of a standard yoga class and will improve flexibility, concentration, and strength while reducing stress and joint strain.
Gentle Yoga
TUE. February 7, 21, 28 & March 7 (8:30 - 9:20 a.m.)
VIRTUAL
$21 per person for the series. Click here to register.
You can still join us in February for this slow-paced class, led by Maria Benerofe,certified yoga instructor, includes breathwork, stretching, and a gentle flow of poses,which will help improve flexibility andreduce stress. The class is ideal for anyonenew to yoga and anyone who desires arelaxed practice of yoga.
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CHILDBIRTH & FAMILY
Prenatal Classes & Preparing for Baby's Arrival
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group
WED. February 1 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
WED. February 8 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
WED. February 15 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
WED. February 22 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click the date above to register.
It is no surprise that parenting can leave you feeling anxious and unsettled. Join us for this virtual support group, designed to give parents-to-be and new parents an opportunity to safely connect and share experiences. This group is moderated by a registered nurse and lactation consultant from Penn Medicine Princeton Health, who can answer your questions. Parents of babies up to 6 months old are welcome. Support provided by Central Jersey Family Consortium.
Birthing Basics
WED. February 1, 8, 15 & 22 (7 - 9 p.m.)
Princeton Medical Center
1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro
$125 per couple. Click here to register. Limited spots left.
This three-week, comprehensive program for expectant parents provides information and answers to questions concerning labor and delivery. Parents will learn the signs of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, and comfort measures to promote a positive birth experience.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
MON. February 6 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register.
Expectant parents will learn about breastfeeding including getting started, positioning, nutrition, pumping, and avoiding common problems at this informative program. This class is taught by an internationally board certified lactation consultant.
Prenatal Yoga
TUE. February 7, 14 & 21 (3 - 3:45 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
$12 per person for the series. Click here to register.
Expectant mothers will learn how to use gentle postures, stretching, breathing, relaxation, and meditation to help keep fit and feel good during pregnancy. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel, two pillows or cushions, a yoga tie or a regular tie for stretching. This class is taught by a certified prenatal yoga instructor.
Baby Care
MON. February 13 (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
TUE. February 28 (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
Princeton Medical Center
1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro
$50 per couple. Click the session above to register.
How will we care for our baby? What does it mean when a baby cries? How do we bathe our baby? This program is designed to help create confidence in your parenting skills with an in-depth discussion of infant care, feeding choices, soothing techniques, safe sleep practices, choosing a pediatrician, and more.
Bumps, Bands and Balls:
A Fitness Class for Expecting Moms
TUE. February 14 - March 21 (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
VIRTUAL
$80 per person for the series. Click here to register.
Expecting? Join pelvic health physical therapists for this exciting 6-week prenatal fitness and education series, featuring pregnancy-safe exercises and movements, as well as lessons that will help keep you physically fit through your pregnancy and prepare you for childbirth.
Accelerated Birthing Basics
SAT. February 18 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Princeton Medical Center
1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro
$155 per couple. Click here to register.
This program for expectant parents provides information and answers to questions concerning labor and delivery. Parents will learn the signs of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, medical interventions, and comfort measures to promote a positive birth experience.
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CHILDBIRTH & FAMILY
Postpartum & Parenting Classes
Bright Beginnings (Birth to Crawling)
WED. February 1 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
WED. February 8 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
WED. February 15 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
WED. February 22 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Princeton Fitness & Wellness
1225 State Road, Princeton
Registration not required. Click here to learn more about weekly topics in February.
This informative, relaxed group is for parents and caregivers of infants. Each week focuses on a different topic of interest to new parents. Infants and children under 4 years of age are welcome to attend with a parent or caregiver.
February 1 - Speech & Language Development
February 8 - Pediatric Immunizations
February 15 - Play, Sing & Explore
February 22 - Baby Yoga
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group
WED. February 1 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
WED. February 8 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
WED. February 15 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
WED. February 22 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click the date above to register.
It is no surprise that parenting can leave you feeling anxious and unsettled. Join us for this virtual support group, designed to give parents-to-be and new parents an opportunity to safely connect and share experiences. This group is moderated by a registered nurse and lactation consultant from Penn Medicine Princeton Health, who can answer your questions. Parents of babies up to 6 months old are welcome. Support provided by Central Jersey Family Consortium.
Breastfeeding Support Group
FRI. February 3 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
FRI. February 10 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
FRI. February 17 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
FRI. February 24 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Breast Health Center
300B Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor
Registration not required.
Are you currently nursing your infant or toddler? Our support group can answer your questions and allow you to share your experiences with other nursing mothers. This group is meets every Friday morning and is facilitated by an internationally board certified lactation consultant. Mothers are encouraged to bring their infants. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, participants are limited to mom and baby only.
Daddy Boot CampTM
SAT. February 11 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Princeton Medical Center
1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro
$49 per person. Click here to register.
Are you currently nursing your infant or toddler? Our support group can answer your questions and allow you to share your experiences with other nursing mothers. This group is meets every Friday morning and is facilitated by an internationally board certified lactation consultant. Mothers are encouraged to bring their infants. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, participants are limited to mom and baby only.
All About Breast Pumps
MON. February 13 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
$10 per person. Click here to register.
Whether you are pumping periodically or pumping exclusively, join Carolyn Schindewolf, BS, internationally board certified lactation consultant with Princeton Health Community Wellness, to learn how to get the most out of your pumping experience, including when to pump, how to size flanges, settings, storage, and cleaning.
10 Things I Wish I knew:
?Tips for Parents-to-Be
SAT. February 25 (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
VIRTUAL
$10 per person. Click here to register.
Join us for this invaluable program designed to help prepare you for what to expect when you bring your baby home. Participants will learn the top 10 things new parents wish they knew before bringing their babies home. From sleep tips to parenting techniques, this class will give you the tools you need to handle whatever may come your way.
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CPR & FIRST AID
Family & Friends CPR
Adult/Child/Infant
THU. February 16 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
Community Wellness
731 Alexander Road, Suite 103, Princeton
$25 per person. Click here to register.
The Family & Friends CPR program teaches how to perform CPR in adults, children, and infants, and how to help an adult, child or infant who is choking. This course is designed for family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. *An infant is defined as a child 1 year of age or younger.
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CANCER LECTURES & SUPPORT GROUPS
Mindful Movement (for Oncology)
THU. February 2 (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
THU. February 9 (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
THU. February 16 (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
THU. February 23 (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
VIRTUAL
To register, please call Karen Davison at 609.853.6787.
This rejuvenating class combines gentle exercises with yogic breathing, guided imagery, and meditation. The low-impact program provides patients who are undergoing or have completed cancer treatment with an effective workout for the body and the mind, helping them reduce stress and focus on taking care of themselves. (You can also join this group in person at the Princeton Medical Center).
Prostate Cancer Support Group
WED. February 8 (12 - 1:30 p.m.)
Princeton Medical Center
1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro
Click here to register.
This support group held on the second Wednesday of every month, welcomes those with prostate cancer, their loved ones and family members to attend. Programs are facilitated by Lois Glasser, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, and a healthcare professional from Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
Post-Treatment Cancer Support Group
WED. February 8 (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
To register, please call Karen Davison at 609.853.6787.
This support group is for individuals who have completed their cancer treatment. Led by Karen Davison, RN, BSN, OCN, a nurse navigator with Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center, the group offers participants an opportunity to share personal experiences and offers helpful resources and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress sometimes associated with the transition from active treatment to living beyond oncology treatment. (You can also join this group in person at the Princeton Medical Center).
Breast Cancer Support Group
TUE. February 14 (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
Breast Health Center
300B Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor
Click here to register.
The group invites breast cancer patients in all phases of their journeys to attend, along with their family members and/or caregivers. Share experiences and triumphs, solutions for coping with treatment side effects, effective communication with your healthcare team, and concerns about recurrence in a supportive and problem-solving environment. This support group is facilitated by Mary Kiensicki, RN, CBCN, Breast Health Navigator at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center’s Breast Health Center.
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group
WED. February 15 (12 - 1:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
To register and for a link to join, please email amy.heffern@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
Penn Medicine Princeton Health's Head & Neck Cancer Support Group of Central Jersey meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month and provides: encouragement for fellow members; a safe setting for sharing concerns and problems related to life after cancer; education; and a social outlet for cancer patients, their families and loved ones. This support group is facilitated by Amy Heffern, MS, CCC, SLP, Speech Pathologist at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
Cancer Support Group
WED. February 15 (2:30 - 4 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register.
This group meets the third Wednesday of the month and brings individuals with cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, communicating effectively with your healthcare team, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, maintaining healthy relationships personally and professionally, and managing concerns about recurrence. This program is facilitated by Lois Glasser, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, and a healthcare professional from Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
UNITE Perinatal Loss Bereavement Group
WED. February 1 (7- 8:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register.
Join us for this virtual peer-to-peer support group and connect with individuals who have also experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and early infant death. This group will be moderated by a registered nurse with Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
Weight-loss Surgery Support Group
THU. February 2 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
TUE. February 7 (7 - 8 p.m.)
WED. February 15 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
To register, please email donna.post@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
This supportive community welcomes individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, as well as those considering the surgery. Join us to discuss and share strategies for dealing with the physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes related to weight-loss surgery. Group sessions are facilitated by Nurse Donna Post, RN, BSN, CBN, Bariatric Coordinator in conjunction with our board certified bariatric surgeons Wai Yip Chau, MD, board certified surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, and Lisa Dobruskin, MD, Director of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Princeton Medical Center, or other healthcare professionals from Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. Sponsored by Center for Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Medicine at PMC.
Journey Back: Stroke Support Group
WED. February 8 (6 - 7 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
To register, please call Jenny Bestwick, LCSW, at 609.853.6359.
Journey Back welcomes individuals who have experienced a stroke, as well as their loved ones and caregivers, to attend this peer support group that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Facilitated by Jenny Bestwick, LCSW, Acute Rehab Social Worker with Princeton Medical Center, the group provides a supportive environment to help individuals adjust to their lives and work toward regaining independence after experiencing a stroke.
Diabetes Support Group
WED. February 15 (2 - 3 p.m.)
Monroe Township Senior Center
12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township
Please call 609.853.7890 to register.
The IN-PERSON diabetes support group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month and provides resources and support for those living with diabetes and their loved ones. Led by Sandra Byer-Lubin, RD and Louise Gross, RN, certified diabetes educators with Princeton Medical Center's Diabetes Management Program facilitate meetings.
Diabetes Support Group
TUE. February 21 (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
VIRTUAL
Please call 609.853.7890 to register.
This VIRTUAL group provides resources and support for those living with diabetes and their loved ones. Sandra Byer-Lubin, RD and Louise Gross, RN, certified diabetes educators with Princeton Medical Center's Diabetes Management Program facilitate meetings.
Bereavement Support Group
(Hospice Program of Princeton HomeCare)
MON. February 27 (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
VIRTUAL
Click here to register through Princeton Senior Resource Center.
Led by Sherri Goldstein, LCSW, Bereavement Coordinator with Penn Medicine Princeton Hospice Program, this group welcomes community members who need support and assistance in coping with grief and loss.
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