VIRTUAL Cooking Demo
Hearty and Healthy Soul Food
Wednesday, April 14 (10 to 11 am)
Some traditional African American dishes pose health risks. Yet a few tweaks can make these comfort foods more heart healthy. Heather Bainbridge, EdM, MA, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, will demonstrate cooking techniques and recipe adjustments needed to make these cultural delights tasty and more nutritious.
Visit http://www.princetonhcs.org/calendar to register.
Also Happening in April
The events listed below are free, unless otherwise noted. Visit http://www.princetonhcs.org/calendar to learn more or to register.
R.A.D. Self-Defense for Women
Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27 (6 to 9 pm)
Plainsboro Recreation Center, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, N.J.
Cost: $25
This multi-session, activity-based program is designed for women of all ages and fitness levels. Dress in comfortable clothing and footwear.
Mental Health First Aid
In-person
Wednesdays, April 14 and 21 (8 am to 12 pm)
Princeton Fitness & Wellness, 1225 State Road, Princeton, N.J.
Virtual
Tuesdays, April 20 and 27, and Thursdays, April 22 and 29 (10 am to 12 pm)
Attendees will receive a link after registering
This eight-hour training program provides instruction on how to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
Grow Your Own Veggie Garden
Friday, April 16 (4 to 4:45 pm)
Blooms at Belle Mead Garden Center, 1980 US Route 206, Belle Mead, N.J.
Tuesday, April 20 (4 to 5 pm)
Wednesday, April 21 (4 to 5 pm)
Thursday, April 22 (4 to 5 pm)
Dragonfly Farms, 966 Kuser Road, Hamilton, N.J.
Parents can bring their children ages 6 to 10 for a hands-on lesson in growing vegetables. Attendees receive expert instruction on planting seeds in containers and then take their work home for future nourishment.
Exclusively for Healthcare Professionals
There may be a cost. Visit http://www.princetonhcs.org/calendar to learn more or to register.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification
Tuesday, April 6 (5 to 10 pm)
Hamilton Area YMCA, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 100, Hamilton, N.J.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Safety
Monday, April 12 and Thursday, April 15 (6 to 10 pm)
Hamilton Area YMCA, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 100, Hamilton, N.J.
Heartsaver CPR AED First Aid
Saturday, April 24 (9 am to 4 pm)
Princeton Medical Center, 1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, N.J. (West Entrance)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification
Tuesday, April 27 (5 to 10 pm)
Hamilton Area YMCA, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 100, Hamilton, N.J.