Healthy Community Center events
We’ve developed a great list of events and activities. Please check back often to see what’s new or sign up for our newsletter to get center updates and a regular listing of upcoming events and activities. Everyone is welcome to participate and attend.
Featured Events
Cooking in season
Produce tastes the best and is the most affordable when it is in season, but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what to do with the variety of fresh vegetables and fruits from the farmer’s market, community garden, food pantry, or your own backyard. Join us in the Demonstration Kitchen for healthy recipe ideas featuring seasonal produce.
Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Monday, June 13, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, July 17, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, August 14, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Meatless Mondays
Join us in the Demonstration Kitchen on the last Monday of every month to learn about the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet. We’ll share recipes and grocery shopping tips & tricks to incorporate more plant-based foods in your diet.
Monday, June 24, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Monday, July 29, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 26, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Women’s Health Week in the Demonstration Kitchen
The leading cause of death for women is heart disease (CDC, 2022), and the greatest risk factor for heart disease is high blood pressure. Eating a healthy diet can help reduce your risk of developing chronic, diet-related diseases. Join us for cooking demonstrations during Women’s Health Week designed to help you adopt and maintain a heart-healthy diet.
Wednesday, May 15, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Heart Healthy Eating with the DASH Diet
Thursday, May 16, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Hold the Salt! Using Herbs & Spices to Enhance Your Recipes
Upcoming events
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Soulful Connection Flow with Ashlee Cheree (Yoga)
Mondays, May 13 – June 24, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
A soul-nourishing exploration of movement, breath and introspection that blends flowing asanas, mindful breathwork and moments of stillness.
Why Women's Mental Health Matters! With Lois Stepney Ph.D
Monday, May 13, 4 - 5 p.m.
Join us during Women's Health Week to discuss the importance of focusing on women's mental health.
Total Body Tabata Beginner/Intermediate
Mondays, May 13 – Jun 27, 4 – 5 p.m.
This total-body Tabata workout is designed to target your entire body with a combination of strength, agility and core training.
Strong, Active and Fit with Mary (for seniors)
Tuesdays, May 14 – June 25, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
A combination of mobility, strength, stamina and flexibility exercises for seniors along with encouragement for a new healthy lifestyle for a better quality of life.
Beginning to Power with Adam (Yoga)
Tuesdays, May 14 – June 4, 5 – 6 p.m.
This total-body Tabata workout is designed to target your entire body with a combination of strength, agility and core training.
Mind, Body, & Mat Fusion With Jasmine (Pilates)
Tuesdays: May 14 – June 25, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Full-body workout where movement, sweat and self-connection collide in a beautiful dance of mind, body and mat.
Total Body Tabata Advanced
Wednesdays, May 15 – July 3, 4 – 5 p.m.
Designed to target your entire body with a combination of strength, agility and core training.
Flex and Stretch with Malik (Yoga)
Wednesdays, May 15 – June 26, 4 – 5 p.m.
This yoga class aims to improve functional capacity, better recovery and injury prevention.
Heart Healthy Eating with the DASH Diet
Wednesday, May 15, 5 – 6 p.m.
Join us during Women's Health Week to learn how to incorporate heart healthy foods into your meals from the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet.
Resilient Roses
Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an empowering discussion on women's mental health, where we'll explore strategies for well-being in a supportive environment. Presented by Jason Williams, MS, MBA, from Ohio State’s Moms 2Be.
Strong, Active and Fit with Mary (for seniors)
Thursdays: May 16 – June 26, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
A combination of mobility, strength, stamina and flexibility exercises for seniors and encouragement for a new healthy lifestyle for a better quality of life.
Vitality Village
Thursday, May 16, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
A place for seniors to meet, connect and collaborate about life, health and wellness. Group meets every third Thursday of the month.
Mind, Body, & Mat Fusion With Jasmine (Pilates)
Thursdays, May 16 – June 27, 10 – 11 a.m.
Full-body workout where movement, sweat and self-connection collide in a beautiful dance of mind, body and mat.
Hold the Salt! Using Herbs & Spices to Enhance Your Recipes
Thursday, May 16, 12 – 1 p.m.
In this Women's Health Week cooking demo, we'll share tips for building flavor with herbs and spices instead of salt.
Flow to Restore with Adam (Yoga)
Thursdays, May 16 – June 27, 5 – 6 p.m.
A soul-nourishing exploration of movement, breath and introspection that blends flowing asanas, mindful breathwork and moments of stillness.
Cooking in Season
Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Produce tastes best and is the most affordable when it is in season. Join us each month for healthy recipe ideas featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables. This month: Spring greens and strawberries!
From Pantry to Plate: Meal Planning Essentials
Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
We'll share tips for stocking the pantry and meal planning strategies to take the stress out of "What's for dinner?"
WITS Workout
Thursday, May 30, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
An engaging, interactive and educational brain health program utilizing pen and paper activities. Led by Loretta Sweeney, Ohio State Extension Educator.
Healthy Community Day
Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us for a day of free health screenings and consultations, giveaways and entertainment for the whole family. Location: Ohio State Outpatient Care East – 543 Taylor Ave.
A Taste of Italy with Chef Sunny B
Monday, June 3, 5 – 7 p.m.
Chef Sunny B specializes in holistic cuisine for the mind, body and spirit. Each month, she'll lead us on a culinary tour of the world, starting with Italy in June!
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
Tuesday, June 4, 1 – 2 p.m.
This Alzheimer's Association program offers recommendations for taking care of our brains and bodies to age as well as possible. Led by Jenny Lobb, RD, Ohio State Extension Educator.
Healthy Eating with the Mediterranean Diet
Friday, June 7, 12 – 1 p.m.
The Mediterranean Diet is a proven approach to preventing diet-related disease through healthy eating habits.
Cooking in Season
Thursday, June 13, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us ideas featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables each month for healthy recipe. This month's featured produce: green peas and kale.
Broad Street Presbyterian Church Garden Service
Saturday, June 15, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
From weed control and raking to soil cultivation and edge definition, join the Growing & Growth Collective as they do everything necessary to keep the vegetable beds looking beautiful.
Juneteenth on the Avenue
Monday, June 17, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Set to take place in the heart of Bronzeville Columbus with a the city-wide, family-friendly celebration and commemoration of Freedom.
Stroke Awareness
Monday, June 17, 1 – 2 p.m.
80% of strokes may be preventable. Learn the warning signs of a stroke and the risk factors that increase our risk for stroke. Led by Loretta Sweeney, Ohio State Extension Educator.
Vitality Village
Thursday, June 20, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
A place for seniors to meet, connect and collaborate about life, health and wellness. Group meets every third Thursday of the month.
Sugar Overload: Cutting Back on Added Sugar
Friday, June 21, 12 – 1 p.m.
Do you know how to spot added sugars on your food labels? We'll discuss tips & tricks to get sugar consumption under control.
Meatless Monday
Monday, June 24, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us on the last Monday every month to learn about the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet. We’ll share recipes and grocery shopping tips to incorporate more plant-based foods in your diet.
Legacy Pointe Community Day
Tuesday, June 24, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn more about a wide range of local health and wellness resources from healthcare to housing to education. Champion and Mt. Vernon.
Single Servings. Simple Recipes for One (or Two!)
Friday, June 28, 12 – 1 p.m.
Join us for some simple recipes and strategies to cook small portion, healthy meals at home without tons of leftovers.