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Summer Step Challenge: The Appalachian Trail

Free
Calendar Current session started Jul 5, 2026

Join our virtual Summer Step Challenge to collectively walk the distance of the Appalachian Trail — all 2,198 miles from Georgia to Maine!

This group challenge encourages movement of all kinds. Whether you’re walking your dog, pushing a stroller or grocery shopping, every step helps us reach our shared goal. Track your movement however you like (steps, miles or minutes) and submit your weekly activity through our online form.

We’ll combine everyone’s activity to show our progress "along the trail", with updates shared each week by email and social media. Everyone who submits four weeks of activity will earn a T-shirt!

Healthier Together: Group Support Program

Free

with Julie Kaupin

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 2 pm

Starting and maintaining a healthier lifestyle is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this free, monthly health coaching group, gain support and strategies to put your health goals into action. Whether you could benefit from shared accountability, learning ways to overcome challenges or getting help navigating next steps, this group is for you. Let’s get healthier together!

Steps to Better Health

Free

with Emily Michaud

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 6, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Living well doesn’t mean living without health challenges. If you are managing a chronic condition or want to build healthier habits, this six-week program can help you gain simple skills to better manage your health.

Learn ways to set goals, be more active, eat healthier, manage stress and make choices that support your well-being. Connect with others, share experiences and build confidence in managing your health.

This group meets by phone conference call, and class materials are sent to your home.

Navigating Your Nervous System: The Stress Response

$30

with Nicole Hudson

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 15, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 3 weeks

You’ve likely heard the terms “fight or flight” and “rest and digest,” but do you know how they function in your life? This workshop explores the role of your body’s communication pathways to help you understand your nervous system, how it functions and ways to use this built-in system to reduce stress.

Diabetes Prevention Education

Free

with Ze'ev Shames

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 26, 2026 at 5 pm

Learning that you have elevated blood sugar or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming. The good news is that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in reducing your risk. In this single-session class, you’ll learn strategies for eating healthier, increasing physical activity, reading nutrition labels and tracking your progress. You’ll also learn about the year-long National Diabetes Prevention Program and how it can provide ongoing support and accountability.

Steps to Better Pain Management

Free

with Ze'ev Shames

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 2, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Living with chronic pain can affect every part of your life. In this series of one hour sessions, learn how healthy eating, balancing activity and rest, mindfulness and gentle movement can help you better manage your pain and make it easier to enjoy everyday life. Connect with others living with chronic pain, learn new skills and gain accountability to reach weekly goals.

This program offers many of the same self-management topics as the Living Well with Chronic Pain program but in shorter sessions with more independent practice between sessions. This class is open to adults who have chronic pain and their caregivers.

The group participates by Zoom and class materials are sent to your home.

Steps to Better Diabetes Management

Free

with Emily Michaud

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 9, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Looking for a convenient way to strengthen your diabetes self-management skills? This series of one-hour sessions introduces practical skills to help you manage diabetes. Learn about healthy eating, being more active, managing blood sugar and other self-management tools.

This program offers many of the same topics as the Living Well with Diabetes program in shorter sessions with a more self-paced format. Gain accountability from the group to reach small weekly goals by sharing ideas and experiences.

This group participates by Zoom and class materials are sent to your home.

Mindful Mondays

Free

with Julie Kaupin

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 9, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 4 weeks

In the fullness of life, slowing down becomes its own kind of nourishment. Break up your day with a short, guided mindfulness practice you can join from anywhere. Each week will explore a different theme, offering simple tools to reset, recharge and reconnect.





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