January
Postponed – Wellness Wednesday: A Peek Into Prediabetes
The January 26, 2022 health talk has been postponed due to the surge in COVID cases. It is rescheduled for April 27 at 10:00am. The feature film, Here Today, following at 11:30 has also been postponed until the April date.
Join us as Marlayna Bollinger, MPH, of the Skinny Gene Project will be directing us on a fun and interactive journey to the inside of your body and what really causes prediabetes. Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Discover how your diet may be helping or harming your health.
February
Wellness Wednesday: Friendly Inclusive Gardening (FIG)
February 23, 2022
10:00 am-11:00 am
Learn how to design gardens, including your home garden, to make them safer and more accessible to people with physical disabilities, seniors with mobility issues, and young children. Master Gardener Stephen Cantu from the Master Gardeners Association of San Diego County joins us to let us know how it’s done!
Time: Doors open at 9:30 am, Program begins at 10:00 am. Location: GHD Conference Center
Prefer to join virtually? Register for a Zoom link here.
Face Masks are required for all. A healthy snack will be provided as you exit.
Film Screening at 11:30 – Respect (the Aretha Franklin biopic)
Winter Art Exhibit
Stop by the library from January through March to take in the beautiful watercolors created by local dermatologist, Dr. Paul Dean. Painting for almost 20 years, he specializes in watercolor using exceptionally vibrant colors. Dr. Dean was honored by the Grossmont Healthcare District as a Healthcare Hero for his volunteer work with Champions of Health in 2020.
Gratitude Tree
Something’s growing in the Children’s Section! Come add your own leaf to our new Gratitude Tree. Write down what you are thankful for on a leaf (provided) and find the perfect spot to add it. Can you find the tree’s special friends? After adding your leaf, check out our library materials to help you be healthy from your roots to your leaves.
Health Rocks! Garden
Welcome to our Health Rocks! Garden where you can share your painted rock creations with the community, or come pick one to take home. We are gathering positive and encouraging messages for those going through their health and wellness journeys, as well as thanking our local healthcare heroes who work nearby.
