Rotary Clubs of Sullivan County Join Together for The Wellness Experience
The Monticello, Liberty, and Livingston Manor Rotary Clubs have joined together with Community Partners to present The Wellness Experience: Connecting Mind, Body, and Spirit on Saturday, May 20, 2023 as part of the Rotary District 7210 Day of Service to be held at Resorts World – Catskill Meeting Rooms at 888 Resorts World Drive in Monticello, New York.
The day consists of multiple opportunities for all in the community.
1. Blood Drive from 10am until 4pm conducted by the New York Blood Center. We are in critical need of blood donors to save lives and you can help. You can register for the Blood Drive at https://donate.nybc.org/.../schedules/drive_schedule/311203
2. Wellness Seminars and Classes from 9am – 3pm. There will be a Expert Panel Discussion (9:30am) lead by our very own Assemblyperson Aileen Gunther, Chair for the Assembly Committee on Mental Health, Chair - Subcommittee on Women’s Health, and Committee Member on Health. Joining in on the panel are Melissa Stickle, Sullivan County Director of Community Services at the Sullivan County Department of Community Services Mental Health Clinic, Michele McCoy – Director of Pupil Personnel Services for the Monticello Central School District, and Kayla Margarum, BSN, RN Clinical Director Behavioral Health Unit from Garnett. In addition, we will have a Yogo for Health Workshop by LeeAnne Maniace of The Yoga Space at HPAC in Hurleyville, New York, The Benefits of Hypnotherapy for PTSD by Licensed Hypnotherapist Albee Bockman, Tai Chi for Overall Wellness by Pedro Tweed, The Benefits of Arts Therapy for Adolescents by Lori Orestano-James – Nesin Cultural Arts, Forget the Stigma – How Can We Help – Marty Colavito and Tom Bosket of SALT (Sullivan Allies Leading Together.)
3. Vendors/Agencies/Organization will be available from 10am -2pm to share information, speak to attendees, and provide information. Those who will have tables include, but is not limited to: SALT, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Action Toward Independence, Hope Not Handcuffs, Catholic Charities, MVP, Fidelis Care, RSS (Rehabilitation Support Services), Sullivan 180, NAMI Sullivan County, Vet 2 Vets, Wounded Warrior Program, Sullivan County Public Health, Evergreen Meadow Academy, Ulster County Community Action, Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, and many others. Special Children/Adolescent Activities will be available in the Action Toward Independence Room.
All events and activities are open to the public and free of charge. Walk-in are Welcome. Attendees will receive a Goodies Collection Bag and chances to win door prizes.
For more information, please email rotarymonti@gmail.com or call 845 798-1770.