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A N.E.W. You for the New Year
Begins January 15 at 5 p.m.
At EMC Health & Wellness

EMC is proud to announce a new support group offered to the general public, any Health and Wellness Center member and EMC employees. EMC will begin “A N.E.W. You” in January. The purpose of this group is to help its members with Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness in their life. Anyone is welcome to join and there is NO fee. Classes will be held at the Wellness Center at Court Street, Evergreen, but you do not need to be a member to join this group.

Who is leading the group?

Bentley Wiggins, Director of EMC’s Health and Wellness Center, who has a vast knowledge of exercise and how the body works. He is able to help with adapting exercise to your personal needs, whether you are healthy or have some health problems.

Mary Black, MSN, RN, Director of Education at EMC, will be helping with the group. She will be able to help with nutritional aspects and explain how lifestyle changes will affect your body.

Guest speakers will be used for specific topics.

What will be presented?

N = Nutritional Information. Examples: healthy snacks, low salt, low fat, low
sugar alternatives and foods.

N = Networking. Finding someone to:

  • do your workout with
  • walk with
  • someone to exchange recipes with
  • to encourage you

E = Exercise. Proper exercises for what you want to accomplish, exercise that
won’t hurt you.

E = Encouragement!

W = Wellness Information. Examples: Immunizations needed, recommended
screening test for age, etc.

When is it?

Starting January 15, 2008 at 5 PM
The class will meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month
It will start at 5PM at the EMC Health and Wellness Center.