Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN –George Wellbeing, an initiative of the YMCA of the North which is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will be offering nutrition workshops at various YMCA locations for Y members and the public.
The nutrition workshops are based on the Y’s nourish philosophy that food is foundational. Nutrition fuels an individual’s body, mind and spirit and satisfies senses, helps connect and celebrate with others, and supports sustainability. The workshop topics will include ways to be in touch with a person’s relationship with food through mindful eating; provide ways to support sustainability through practices such as seed starting, gardening and composting; and teach how nutrition impacts gut and brain health which supports overall health and wellbeing and reduce chronic disease.
“To nourish means to feed the spirit, mind, and body intentionally so that we may improve our lives, better our communities and care for the environment,” said Robin Hedrick, senior director of integrative health and wellbeing partnerships at the YMCA of the North. “Growing, creating, eating, and sharing delicious foods nourishes the whole you and in turn benefits our community.”
“The YMCA is honored to be working in partnership with Bill and Penny George and The George Family Foundation to provide nutrition learning experiences to the community,” said Sally St. John, vice president of whole-person wellbeing at the YMCA of the North. “When individuals and communities are given the right to access healthy foods as a part of their whole-person wellbeing plan, people start believing their lives matter, their choices matter and their journey can be something to embrace rather than fear.”
For more information and to register, visit www.ymcanorth.org/wellbeing.
WHO:
YMCA of the North George Wellbeing
WHAT:
George Wellbeing Community Nutrition Workshops
WHERE AND WHEN:
Workshops run for 60 minutes
Grow Your Own Microgreens
Learn to grow microgreens in a way that works for your home
Monday, July 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Woodbury YMCA in the Thrivent Room
2175 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125
Composting Sustainably in Your Backyard
Identify steps to create an at-home composting plan
Tuesday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m.
North Community YMCA in the Cargill Teaching Kitchen
1711 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Grocery Shopping 101
Learn key grocery shopping tips and develop meal ideas using health conscious ingredients
Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m.
St Paul Midway in the YMCA Teaching Kitchen
1761 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
Introduction to Mindful Eating
Learn about the practice and benefits of mindful eating
Saturday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Gut Health Basics
Identify how lifestyle choices impact gut health
Wednesday, June 7 and Saturday, July 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Blaisdell YMCA in the Youth Development Room
3335 Blaisdell Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m.
St Paul Midway in the YMCA Teaching Kitchen
1761 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
Wednesday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m.
St Paul Midway in the YMCA Teaching Kitchen
1761 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
Thursday, July 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Ridgedale YMCA in the HLC-MPR Room
12301 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Farm to Table Series: Spring/Early Summer
Learn how to harvest and use fresh produce while it’s in season
Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Camp Day Croix in The Big Red Barn
345 Riverview Dr, Hudson WI 54016
Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m.
North Community YMCA in the Cargill Teaching Kitchen
1711 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Farm to Table Series: Mid-summer
Learn how to harvest and use fresh produce while it’s in season
Saturday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m.
North Community YMCA in the Cargill Teaching Kitchen
1711 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Food Preservation Series: Drying – Spring/Early Summer
Learn to take full advantage of the early summer harvest of herbs and greens using drying and infusion methods
Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m.
St Paul Midway in the YMCA Teaching Kitchen
1761 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
Blending Herbs and Spices
Learn how to blend spices and herbs to boost flavor and nutritional value
Saturday, July 1 at 10:00 a.m.
North Community YMCA in the Cargill Teaching Kitchen
1711 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Sustainable Gardening in Small Spaces
Learn about common mistakes and get personalized advice on how to start a garden in your small space
Saturday, July15 at 10:00 a.m.
St Paul Midway in the YMCA Teaching Kitchen
1761 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
Food for Thought – Nutrition and Brain Health
Learn how to best nourish your brain and how various nutrients impact your brain
Tuesday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Ridgedale YMCA in the HLC-MPR Room
12301 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Ridgedale YMCA in the HLC-MPR Room
12301 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Register here: https://www.ymcanorth.org/wellbeing/experiences/nutrition_workshops
Price is $24 for YMCA members and $26 for non-members
About the YMCA of the North
The YMCA of the North is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Established 167 years ago, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across 12 counties of the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin communities. The 28 Y locations and program sites, seven overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites engage more than 370,000 men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit www.ymcanorth.org.