West Lambton Community Health Centre announces March health and wellness programs

The West Lambton Community Health Centre (CHC) has released its schedule of health promotion programs for March, offering several opportunities for residents to engage in physical activity and social connection. These local initiatives are designed to support community wellness through accessible, no-cost programming at various sites across the region. Fitness and mindfulness options this month […]

The West Lambton Community Health Centre (CHC) has released its schedule of health promotion programs for March, offering several opportunities for residents to engage in physical activity and social connection. These local initiatives are designed to support community wellness through accessible, no-cost programming at various sites across the region.

Fitness and mindfulness options this month include several weekly sessions aimed at different skill levels. Meditation and low-impact exercise classes are available to help residents manage stress and improve physical health, while unique programs like Drum Fit offer rhythmic movement for strength and balance.

The CHC is also prioritizing food security and nutritional education through its Garden Fresh Box program and specialized cooking classes. Offerings include a dedicated cooking program for men to build kitchen skills and a "Cooking with Flair" evening specifically for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Program details and registration information for the March schedule include:

• Meditation: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at West Lambton CHC (429 Exmouth St., Sarnia).
• Coffee Time: Social conversation hours held Tuesdays in Brigden (10:45 a.m.) and Fridays in Sarnia (10:45 a.m.).
• Low Impact Exercise: One-hour sessions held Tuesdays and Thursdays in Brigden (9:30 a.m.) and Wednesdays in Mooretown (9:30 a.m.).
• Drum Fit: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Dunlop United Central Church.
• Garden Fresh Box: Fresh produce orders must be placed in person at the West Lambton CHC by the first Friday of the month.
• Intro to Mindfulness: A three-week virtual program starting March 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Men’s Cooking: A monthly program beginning March 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at West Lambton CHC.
• Cooking With Flair: A community evening for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on March 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Most programs require pre-registration. For more information or to sign up for these community sessions, residents can contact the West Lambton CHC at 519-344-3017 ext. 237.