ALL EVENTS SCHEDULED AT KNIGHT PARK FOR SATURDAY APRIL 9 ARE CANCELLED for more information go here
(NO RAIN DATE FOR THESE EVENTS)
Wellness Week has survived the Pandemic and is ready and raring to go. The last two years have been more than challenging. We’ve hunkered down in our homes. We’ve watched a lot of television. Completed a puzzle or two. But it’s time for us to emerge from our bubbles, shake off the winter and get outside. The Borough of Collingswood and Collingswood Partners are presenting the third Collingswood Wellness Week beginning on April 4th, running through April 9th. More than 70 events promoting healthy lives, minds and bodies for kids to seniors and everyone in between.
Some events will take place at the Collingswood Community Center, many are outdoors and others will be hosted at individual wellness businesses in Collingswood. Collingswood residents will get the chance to not only improve their bodies but also their minds, emotional health, getting in touch with nature, cyber safety and even financial wellbeing.
Each day during Wellness Week a variety of classes and events are scheduled for free or minimal cost and can be attended throughout town. (see the complete listing with descriptions)
Wellness Week will culminate on Saturday, April 9 with a “Community Day” at Knight Park and around town. Family friendly activities such as the Firefighter’s Challenge hosted by the Fire Department, A large Kids’ Inflatable Obstacle Course, Active Games, Tug-of-War with our local police officers, the Mayors Walk, Children’s Music to make you Move and even a Bike Rodeo.
It’s a fun week-long event with many many options to improve the whole wellness of our residents. So, if you are looking for ways to reduce your stress, get physically active, expand your cognition, and spend more time with your family just take a look at the offerings and the Wellness Week Event Calendar at the bottom of the page.
MONDAY 4/4
6:30AM INDOOR CYCLING @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), $5
9-10AM HOW TO MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP WORK FOR YOU @ KW MAIN STREET (730 HADDON AVE), FREE: Join the team at Keller Williams Main Street for a discussion on tax benefits, property investments, and how to build wealth.
9:30-11:30AM CREATE, DECORATE + PAINT A TILE - ADULTS/SENIORS @ SAY IT WITH CLAY (644 ATLANTIC AVE), FREE: Participants will create , decorate , and paint a single wall tile from scratch that will display one word you pick from our jar filled with words that reflect wellness. Tiles will be ready for pick up 3 weeks from date of creation. This will be the only option for wellness project. Cost is free although donation is greatly appreciated.
11:00AM-2:00PM PINOCHLE (CARDS), @ COMMUNITY CENTER (30 W COLLINGS AVE), FREE
12:00PM VINYASI FLOW @ OHMGROWN YOGA (1030 HADDON AVE), $5
12:00PM SLOW FLOW YOGA @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), $5
12PM TAPPING TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP @ THE WELL (24 LEES AVE), FREE: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a fast and effective mind-body technique that can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and the lingering effects of trauma. Join local therapist, Kelly Siegel McGinnis of Insight Mental Wellness, as she teaches how to use EFT by tapping pressure points throughout your body to relieve intense emotions.
5:30-6:15PM INDOOR CYCLING @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), $5
6:30PM FEATURED EVENT: INTERNET SAFETY FOR PARENTS OF TWEENS/TEENS @ UPCYCLE (JUICE BAR SPACE)**, FREE: Join an agent from the FBI of Cherry Hill for a talk for parents of tweens/teens on using the internet safely in a time of social media and constant connection through devices. Parents are encouraged to ask any questions that they have — we ask that you attend without your children so a much more direct conversation can be had!
TUESDAY 4/5
7:00AM INDOOR CYCLING @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), $5
9-10AM HOW TO MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP WORK FOR YOU @ KW MAIN STREET (730 HADDON AVE), FREE: Join the team at Keller Williams Main Street for a discussion on tax benefits, property investments, and how to build wealth.
10:00AM-11:45AM CHAIR YOGA @ COMMUNITY CENTER (30 W COLLINGS AVE) $7
10:00AM-12:00PM LINE DANCING @ COMMUNITY CENTER (30 W COLLINGS AVE), FREE
10AM-1PM MINI FACIALS @ TAR SALON & SPA ( 574 Haddon Ave), $5: Head into TAR Salon and Spa for a mini-facial along with a little skincare 101 from Debra, owner. Call ahead to book a spot: 609-870-4949.
12:00PM INDOOR CYCLING @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), $5
3:30-4:30PM KIDS GUIDED NATURE WALK @ KNIGHT PARK WITH KEARA GIANNOTTI (Knight Park Pavilion), PRE-REGISTRATION (20 KIDS) ,FREE: To register contact CampCreekRun@yahoo.com NO RAIN DATE Spending time in green spaces has well-documented positive effects on the physical and mental health of children and adults alike, and Knight Park is the perfect place to unwind. Join naturalist Keara Giannotti to look up, down, and all around on this guided nature walk to explore the park’s spring ecology, while learning how to support and encourage your child’s love of nature in green spaces that are close to home. A Collingswood resident, Keara Giannotti is also an environmental educator and the director of Camp Creek Run in Marlton, a nonprofit 50-acre nature preserve dedicated to connecting children and the natural world through its summer camp and year-round programs. Children must be accompanied by participating caregivers.
4-5PM BUILD YOUR OWN SELF CARE TOOL BOX WITH JEVS INDEPENDENCE NETWORK @ SAY IT WITH CLAY (UNDER TENT @ 644 ATLANTIC AVE), FREE: Experience multiple hands on wellness exercises; and activities facilitated by JEVS Independence Network.
4-7PM MINI FACIALS @ TAR SALON & SPA ( 574 Haddon Ave), $5: Head into TAR Salon and Spa for a mini-facial along with a little skincare 101 from Debra, owner. Call ahead to book a spot: 609-870-4949.
5:30PM ALL-LEVELS RUN WITH RUN WITH RUN856, UPCYCLE, FREE
6:30PM FEATURED EVENT: BENEFITS OF A JUICE CLEANSE @ UPCYCLE (JUICE BAR SPACE)**, FREE: Are you curious about juice cleanses? Join Krystina from Wild&Co for a talk on the benefits and best practices of doing a juice cleanse.
7:30PM EVERY BODY YOGA CLASS, OHMGROWN YOGA (1030 HADDON AVE), $5
WEDNESDAY 4/6
9-10AM HOW TO MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP WORK FOR YOU @ KW MAIN STREET (730 HADDON AVE), FREE: Join the team at Keller Williams Main Street for a discussion on tax benefits, property investments, and how to build wealth.
9-10:30am NEW HOMEOWNERS SEMINAR @ KW MAIN STREET (730 HADDON AVE), FREE: Step by step process to buying a home. Basics of what you need to know from getting qualified for loans, making the offer, proper inspections, the paperwork, and closing process.
10AM TUMMY TIME (BIRTH TO PRE-CRAWLING) @ THE WELL (24 LEES AVE), FREE: Join Sara Brummer, pediatric PT, for a free tummy time in the event space at The Well. Email to pre-register: sarabrummer.pt@gmail.com
12:00PM POSTURE & BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, HAND STRENGTH TESTING @ LEONARD PT/OT (759 HADDON AVE), FREE
12:00PM INDOOR CYCLING @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), $5
3:30-4:30PM KIDS GUIDED NATURE WALK @ KNIGHT PARK WITH KEARA GIANNOTTI (Knight Park Pavilion), PRE-REGISTRATION (20 KIDS) ,FREE: To register contact CampCreekRun@yahoo.com NO RAIN DATE Spending time in green spaces has well-documented positive effects on the physical and mental health of children and adults alike, and Knight Park is the perfect place to unwind. Join naturalist Keara Giannotti to look up, down, and all around on this guided nature walk to explore the park’s spring ecology, while learning how to support and encourage your child’s love of nature in green spaces that are close to home. A Collingswood resident, Keara Giannotti is also an environmental educator and the director of Camp Creek Run in Marlton, a nonprofit 50-acre nature preserve dedicated to connecting children and the natural world through its summer camp and year-round programs. Children must be accompanied by participating caregivers.
4:30-6PM 10 MINUTE SHAMANIC HEALING SESSIONS WITH TAR SALON + SPA @ COMMUNITY CENTER (Ballroom), $5: Join TAR Salon + Spa featured guest, Heather, for a quick Energy Balance to ground and calm your body and mind. Must call ahead to book a session spot: TAR Salon + Spa (609-870-4949)
5:30-7PM GUIDED BIRDWATCHING WALK WITH JASON YUCIS @ KNIGHT PARK (STARTS @ THE PAVILION), FREE: Join Collingswood resident and birdwatching extraordinaire, Jason Yucis, for a birdwatching session in Knight Park, seeing how many local birds can be identified in 1.5 hours. We'll start at the pavilion, walk around the park and check out the local birds and any migrating species. April is a good time to see a lot of birds, as its early migration. Jason will lead the group around and guide them in identifying while giving some context.
6-6:30PM HOW TO USE CRYSTALS WITH TAR SALON + SPA @ COMMUNITY CENTER (Ballroom), FREE: Join TAR Salon + Spa featured guest, Heather, for a discussion of the many ways to choose a crystal and figuring out which one is right for you.
6:30-7:30PM FEATURED EVENT: YIN YOGA @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), $5 : Yin Yoga is a slower paced, meditative style of yoga that targets the connective tissue (fascia) in the body. You’ll hold poses for three to five minutes each — don’t worry, there are no standing poses and you’re down on your mat the whole time! This class is 60 minutes and no experience is required.
6:30-7:30PM W(H)OLISTIC DESIGN WORKSHOP WITH AMY LEROY @ UPCYCLE (JUICE BAR SPACE), FREE: Join Collingswood resident, Amy LeRoy, for a 45 minute workshop on how to incorporate FengShui, Color Therapy, Vastu, and basic psychology of design into your life with plenty of time for Q+A!
7-7:30PM WHAT IS SHAMANISM? WITH TAR SALON + SPA @ COMMUNITY CENTER (Ballroom), FREE: Join TAR Salon + Spa featured guest, Heather, for a discussion of shamanic practices and how they blend into today’s society.
7:30PM TRX CLASS @ KNIGHT PARK PAVILION WITH PILATES SOUL STUDIO, FREE: Spots are limited (10), must register online ahead. pilatessoulstudio.com
THURSDAY 4/7
6:30AM ALL-LEVELS GROUP RUN WITH RUN856 @ KNIGHT PARK, FREE
7:30AM DEEP STRETCH/YOGA FOR RUNNERS @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), FREE
9-10AM HOW TO MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP WORK FOR YOU @ KW MAIN STREET (730 HADDON AVE), FREE: Join the team at Keller Williams Main Street for a discussion on tax benefits, property investments, and how to build wealth.
10-11AM CREATE, DECORATE + PAINT A TILE - ADULTS+CHILDREN AGES 2.5-6 YEARS @ SAY IT WITH CLAY (644 ATLANTIC AVE), FREE: Participants will create , decorate , and paint a single wall tile from scratch that will display one word you pick from our jar filled with words that reflect wellness. Tiles will be ready for pick up 3 weeks from date of creation. This will be the only option for wellness project. Cost is free although donation is greatly appreciated.
10:45-11:45AM CHAIR YOGA @ COMMUNITY CENTER (30 W COLLINGS AVE), $7
11AM-12PM MUSIC, MOVEMENT + FITNESS WITH COMMUNITY ROCKS! @ SAY IT WITH CLAY (UNDER TENT @ 644 ATLANTIC AVE), FREE: Join Community Rocks! for a self-expression session of Music, Movement & Fitness ROCKS! featuring local, pop & world music that inspires participants to sing, dance and MOVE! Using traditional, non-traditional and crazy-creative methods, kids, teens & toddlers get active! Activities include: Drum-Run Challenge, Beat Box Therapy, Scarf-Ribbon Dancing, Musical Yoga, "Have a Ball" Games, and Exercises from A-Z.
12:00-12:30PM INDOOR CYCLING @ UPCYCLE(716 HADDON AVE), $5
12:00-3:00PM HAND AND FOOT (CARDS) @COMMUNITY CENTER (30 W COLLINGS AVE), FREE
12:30PM LUNCH & LEARN, GETTING READY FOR A BANK LOAN WITH PARKE BANK @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), FREE
3:30-4:30PM MUSIC, MOVEMENT + FITNESS WITH COMMUNITY ROCKS! @ SAY IT WITH CLAY (UNDER TENT @ 644 ATLANTIC AVE), FREE: Join Community Rocks! for a self-expression session of Music, Movement & Fitness ROCKS! featuring local, pop & world music that inspires participants to sing, dance and MOVE! Using traditional, non-traditional and crazy-creative methods, kids, teens & toddlers get active! Activities include: Drum-Run Challenge, Beat Box Therapy, Scarf-Ribbon Dancing, Musical Yoga, "Have a Ball" Games, and Exercises from A-Z.
4:00PM KIDS MEDITATION (AGES 11-14) WITH AMY LEROY @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), FREE
6-7PM MYOPIA MANAGEMENT TALK @ PREMIER EYE ASSOCIATES (571 Haddon Ave), FREE
6-7PM VINYASA FLOW @ OHMGROWN YOGA (1030 HADDON AVE) $5
6:30PM FEATURED EVENT: INTRO TO INTUITIVE EATING @ UPCYCLE (JUICE BAR SPACE) , FREE: Join Jessica Brock-Pitts, certified intuitive eating counselor, for an introduction to what intuitive eating is and the main principles. Jess runs intuitive eating workshops at various locations throughout South Jersey, including at Upcycle, so this workshop is a great starting point!
FRIDAY 4/8
7:30AM MEDITATION AND MOVEMENT @ OHMGROWN YOGA (1030 HADDON AVE) $5
9-10AM HOW TO MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP WORK FOR YOU @ KW MAIN STREET (730 HADDON AVE), FREE: Join the team at Keller Williams Main Street for a discussion on tax benefits, property investments, and how to build wealth.
12PM SLOW FLOW YOGA @ UPCYCLE (716 HADDON AVE), $5
4-4:45PM YOGA NIDRA @ UPCYCLE FITNESS WITH SARAH MELLO, HERE AND NOW COUNSELING + CONSULTING, $5: Yoga Nidra promotes full body relaxation through a guided meditation as a way to enter into a “yoga sleep” where you’re fully aware but in a full state of rest. No experience necessary, but please bring blankets/yoga bolsters if you’d like to use them. No props will be provided.
5-6PM MUSIC, MOVEMENT + FITNESS WITH COMMUNITY ROCKS! @ SAY IT WITH CLAY (UNDER THE TENT @ 644 ATLANTIC AVE), FREE: Join Community Rocks! for a self-expression session of Music, Movement & Fitness ROCKS! featuring local, pop & world music that inspires participants to sing, dance and MOVE! Using traditional, non-traditional and crazy-creative methods, kids, teens & toddlers get active! Activities include: Drum-Run Challenge, Beat Box Therapy, Scarf-Ribbon Dancing, Musical Yoga, "Have a Ball" Games, and Exercises from A-Z.
5-7PM FAMILY FRIENDLY GAMES FOR COGNITIVE FUNCTION WITH EXTRAORDINARY ED @ COMMUNITY CENTER (CONFERENCE ROOM), FREE: Join Extraordinary Ed for a night of fun, family friendly games, including some games that grandparents can play with kids for the benefit of all! Coupons for the store will be provided as well!
6-8PM CREATE, DECORATE + PAINT A TILE - TEENS AGES 14-17 @ SAY IT WITH CLAY (644 ATLANTIC AVE), FREE: Participants will create , decorate , and paint a single wall tile from scratch that will display one word you pick from our jar filled with words that reflect wellness. Tiles will be ready for pick up 3 weeks from date of creation. This will be the only option for wellness project. Cost is free although donation is greatly appreciated.
6:30PM FEATURED EVENT: 45 MINUTE INDOOR CYCLING CLASS + OPEN HOUSE/SOCIAL [FEAT. WILD&CO MOCKTAILS], $5 FOR CLASS, $5 MOCKTAILS: Join Kim Goodman from Upcycle Fitness for a fun, all-levels 30 minute indoor cycling class followed by mocktails from Wild & Co. The mocktail bar (along with the rest of the building) will be open to all, not just those participating in class — consider it your Friday night happy hour! Must pre-register for class online, but can just show up for the happy hour: www.upcyclefit.studio
6:30PM WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE CLASS @ KENKOJUKU KARATE (614 HADDON AVE), $5
SATURDAY 4/9
8:00AM ALL-LEVELS RUN WITH RUN856, COOPER RIVER, LaScala's Birra PARKING LOT, FREE
Take the opportunity to run with your family, friends and neighbors. All levels of runners are encouraged. Keep healthy and run.
9:00-11:00AM CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS, PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, (434 Haddon Ave) FREE
Drive-up event. Make sure your most precious cargo is safe with a little help from our Police Department.
10:00-10:50AM CHILD HIP HOP CLASS FOR AGES 5-10, MONARCH SCHOOL OF DANCE, 30 IRVIN AVE, FREE
Dance and exercise with a Hip Hop class for the kids. Music and exercise go hand in hand to keep you moving and staying healthy.
UPDATE TO CALENDAR
CANCELLED - SATURDAY FAMILY FUN COMMUNITY DAY IN KNIGHT PARK, 8AM-2PM
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