Wellbeing Initiative

Wellbeing Initiative

The YMCA is known as a place where an individual can seek community, connection and physical wellness. Through the Wellbeing Initiative we seek to add to that legacy by also making the YMCA a place where individuals, families and the community can go in order to cultivate and strengthen their emotional and mental health and wellness.

We believe in the pursuit of health, happiness, recovery and a full and satisfying life in the community. We acknowledge that each individuals path will be different, but by addressing every aspect of one’s wellness we can help improve a person’s life. Since we believe that cultivating and strengthening an individual’s emotional and mental health and wellness is a critical component to one’s overall health and wellness, all programming through the Wellbeing Initiative will be FREE to participants.

The Wellbeing Initiative will offer the YMCA the community a myriad of opportunities to enhance and support their emotional and mental health and wellness. We will do this through a combination of educational and awareness programming, specialized instruction, social-emotional learning, workshops and seminars, community collaborations, as well as connection to community resources and services.

Art4Healing

All Locations
9/28/23 - 10/26/23
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Art4Healing is an abstract method of painting created by Laurie Zagon. It supports emotional healing through art and creative expression for those living with pain, grief, fear, or stress. Art4Healing allows participants to learn a new way of communicating through color that encourages emotional breakthroughs and further enhances the therapy process. The creative process and emotional healing often interest when words are not adequate. It’s like a secret code. Only you know what is on the canvas.

This abstract style of art helps to give pain a voice and meaning.  Art doesn’t always have to be pretty. It can get messy like our feelings. No painting experience is required. It’s a connection of colors and feelings.

Classes are FREE for anyone in the community!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
9/20/23 10/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/28/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
8 / 15 Available Register  
10/05/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
10 / 12 Available Register  
10/12/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
10 / 12 Available Register  
10/26/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
9 / 12 Available Register  

Drums Alive - Evening

All Locations
9/26/23 - 10/31/23
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Come join us and experience the transformative power of cognition, drumming,
movement, music, and rhythm! You’ll learn how engaging in this exciting new, evidenced-based class can improve your physical, mental and social-emotional well-
being. Drums Alive engages the whole person while increasing social confidence by teaching the importance of face-to-face connection and social interaction. Classes
will be facilitated by Renee Pasko, a Drums Alive Basic Certified Trainer.

Classes are FREE for members and non-members!

Classes will be held in the Group Ex Room.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
9/21/23 10/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/26/23
Tu - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
16 / 20 Available Register  
10/03/23
Tu - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
10/10/23
Tu - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
10/17/23
Tu - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
10/24/23
Tu - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
10/31/23
Tu - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  

Drums Alive - Morning

All Locations
9/22/23 - 10/27/23
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Come join us and experience the transformative power of cognition, drumming,
movement, music, and rhythm! You’ll learn how engaging in this exciting new, evidenced-based class can improve your physical, mental and social-emotional well-
being. Drums Alive engages the whole person while increasing social confidence by teaching the importance of face-to-face connection and social interaction. Classes
will be facilitated by Phyllis Gorman, a Drums Alive Basic and Drums Alive Golden Beats Certified Trainer.

Classes are FREE for members and non-members!

Class is designed for individuals 18-54 years old, but we are accepting participants up to 65.

Classes will be held in the Group Ex Room.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
9/21/23 10/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/22/23
Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
19 / 20 Available Register  
09/29/23
Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
19 / 20 Available Register  
10/06/23
Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
20 / 20 Available Register  
10/13/23
Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
20 / 20 Available Register  
10/20/23
Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
20 / 20 Available Register  
10/27/23
Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
20 / 20 Available Register  

Groove and Grow With Me

All Locations
9/28/23 - 9/28/23
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This class provides parents and/or caregivers an opportunity to join their child’s world through musical play. We will approach music as a medium for play and exploration that will promote developmental growth. Not only does this class provide opportunities for children to grow in their language, social, emotional, and cognitive skills, but it also provides opportunities for children to develop closer relationships with their parent and/or caregiver. This class will provide children with a safe space for self-expression and learning, as well as the tools to groove and grow together.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
8/21/23 9/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/28/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
8 / 12 Available Register  

Hatha For Healing

All Locations
9/27/23 - 10/25/23
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Though yoga consists of various postures, yoga’s greatest gift is the ability to be still. Hatha Yoga for Healing helps us find a place of powerful relaxation- where we can release our tightly wound tensions, and deeply reconnect to ourselves. This class combines a classical movement practice consisting of pranayama (breathing technique) and asana (physical postures) with bioenergetic healing methods that help unwind and pacify our systems, allowing us to process our emotions and promote ease and well being for body and mind.

Jessica Wentlent (Osborne) is an experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 200), a registered prenatal yoga teacher (RPYT), and a certified Pilates mat instructor. Jessica studied authentic Hatha Yoga at the world-renowned yoga school Sivananda in Neuville-aux-Bois, France.

Classes are FREE for members and non-members!

Classes will be held in the Blue/Multipurpose Room


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
9/21/23 10/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/27/23
We - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
22 / 30 Available Register  
10/04/23
We - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
30 / 30 Available Register  
10/11/23
We - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
30 / 30 Available Register  
10/18/23
We - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
30 / 30 Available Register  
10/25/23
We - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
30 / 30 Available Register  

Healing Grief with Yoga & Meditation

All Locations
9/24/23 - 9/24/23
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Practicing yoga can be a powerful way to help yourself heal after loss. Yoga for Grief is a specialized class to help individuals release the heavy and often painful feelings we hold in our physical bodies. You may turn to yoga for support because it’s a safe space to move through the grief. Yoga for grief and loss is often more focused on movements and breathing techniques that help you process your feelings.
This type of yoga practice is less about flexibility or balance and more about building awareness. Body scans in restorative yoga and mindfulness may help you find and release those areas of your body where you’re holding the pain from your loss. This class aims to create a compassionate space to allow participants to let go of their pain and open themselves up to new joy.
Beyond providing you an outlet to release grief, taking a yoga class specially designed for grief, loss, or healing can also connect you with other people who are dealing with similar feelings and situations.
Classes are FREE for anyone in the community and will be held in the Multipurpose Room.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
8/23/23 9/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/24/23
Su - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
24 / 30 Available Register  

Healthy Minds in Harmony

All Locations
9/27/23 - 9/27/23
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Learn practical skills that use music to cope with the stress of life. This is an active participation class where participants will relieve stress and leave with the tools to use to manage stress throughout the week.

No music experience is necessary, just bring a love of music and a desire to use it to feel better.

This class is led by Cheryl Mozdian, MM, Mt-BC. From Summit Music Therapy, LLC.

FREE for members and non-members!

Starting in September, class will be held on Wednesday’s from 12:30-1:30PM at Valley Community Library: 739 River St, Peckville, PA 18452


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
8/21/23 9/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/27/23
We - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
12 / 12 Available Register  

NAMI: Connections Recovery Support Group

All Locations
9/28/23 - 9/28/23
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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Program is a peer-led support group program for any adult (18+) with a mental health condition. Group meetings are held once a week, once every other week or monthly and last for 90 minutes. This program offers participants the support of peers who understand their point of view and celebrate their successes.

Groups occur on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 12:00PM-1:30PM

Groups are held at the Throop Community Civic Center: 500 Sanderson St, Throop, PA 18512


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
8/21/23 9/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/28/23
Th - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
15 / 15 Available Register  

NAMI: Hearts and Minds

All Locations
9/26/23 - 9/28/23
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NAMI Hearts+Minds is a wellness program designed to educate and empower individuals to better manage their health; mentally and physically.  This program provides current research and information on how mental and physical health are connected, with a focus on how to effectively address symptoms and conditions.  Participants in the full course will gain information on managing medications, chronic pain and improving sleep.  Additional health topics and areas of interest are discussed, along with actionable ways to improve health and wellness with tools, strategies and simple steps that make sense and aren’t overwhelming.

Classes are held at the Throop Community Civic Center: 500 Sanderson St, Throop, PA 18512


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
8/21/23 9/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/26/23
Tu - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
15 / 15 Available Register  
09/28/23
Th - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
15 / 15 Available Register  

The Art of Connection

All Locations
9/25/23 - 9/25/23
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Spirited Art® is an optimistic, creative painting class for folks who want to learn the basics of acrylic painting in the company of great friends. In each class we will show you step-by-step how to create your own masterpiece that you can be proud of and take home. Spend some time and relax with us. You may learn a little color theory, perspective and be introduced to the elements of design.

Class is for individuals 60+

Classes will be held at the tables by the teaching kitchen. 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
8/23/23 9/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/25/23
Mo - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Session is Full

Thriving Minds: Attitude of Gratitude

All Locations
9/26/23 - 9/26/23
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A series including evidenced based practices and strategies to incorporate as daily routines to improve and enhance mental well being. Participants will be provided with information of the benefits of such practices as well as tips/strategies of how to establish healthy routines in our everyday lives.

Learn how to incorporate gratitude into your daily life and see how you can benefit from this practice. This workshop will consist of taking the GRAT survey (gratitude scale), an open discussion on how gratitude is practiced, journaling about gratitude and additional activities to show how to practice it.

This workshop will be facilitated by Colleen Reckless, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
8/21/23 9/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/26/23
Tu - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  

Yoga For Beginners

All Locations
9/27/23 - 10/25/23
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Join us for our all-inclusive beginners yoga classes! No experience necessary. Yoga is accessible to everyone. It creates a connection between mind, body and breath to enhance well-being, release stress, and unwind tension. Learn how to find balance inside and outside in a judgement-free zone where everyone feels welcome. This gentle class is designed for any adult who can sit on a yoga mat!

Classes will be held in the Blue/Multipurpose Room


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
9/21/23 10/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/27/23
We - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
24 / 30 Available Register  
10/04/23
We - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
29 / 30 Available Register  
10/11/23
We - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
29 / 30 Available Register  
10/18/23
We - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
29 / 30 Available Register  
10/25/23
We - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
29 / 30 Available Register