Workshop Descriptions

 Addiction and the Family:  Both alcoholism and drug addiction are often called a "family illness," negatively affecting anyone living with the alcoholic/addict.  This workshop will provide accurate information on the often misunderstood disease of addiction while also exploring the effects on family members.  Resources for support and help will also be explored.

Sherry Dougherty, MSW, The University of Scranton Counseling Center

11 am, 102 Brennan Hall

 The Basics: Understanding Aging, Memory Changes and Alzheimer’s disease:  Learn about the issues that can affect memory along with the warning signs and protective actions. Memory changes and aging will be discussed.

Clayton Jacobs, Interim Director of Programs and Services, Alzheimer’s Association, Greater PA Chapter 

1 pm, 405 The DeNaples Center

 COLTS Campus Connections: Learn the details of the local bus service and the health benefits for walking and sustainability. Find out how taking the bus can earn you wellness points towards the participation pillar.

Gary Zampano, University of Scranton Project Manager for the COLTS Campus Connection Program

3pm, 405 The DeNaples Center

 Do You Know the Signs? Suicide Prevention: Become aware of the information and resources available for suicide prevention, prevention tools, and strategies. Recognizing suicide as a public health problem has led to an increase in research, resulting in more effective treatment and prevention recommendations to help save lives.

Kathy Wallace, Director of the Advocacy and Community Mental Health Services, the Advocacy Alliance

11 am, 406 The DeNaples Center

 Dancing With the Staff: Come join your co-workers for a fun activity session while you learn several dances. No need to have a partner.  If you like the class, join the 8 week session which will start on Tuesday, March 20 at 1:05pm – 1:35pm in the Murray Royals Room.

Vince Brust, Vince Brust Studios

2 pm, The Byron Gym

 Fitness Center Orientation: Come get acquainted with the new fitness center. Be introduced to the variety of machines available and learn how to use them properly.

Bobby Hermes, Recreational Assistant

2 pm, Fitness Center

 Health & Wellness Diet & Prevention:  Prevention and healthy nutrition play a key role in improving your overall well-being. Many health risks can be avoided through a balanced diet, exercise, and proper medication. Become educated on ways to modify and improve your current lifestyle

Jila Kaberi-Otarod MD, Director, Preventive Health & Nutrition Clinic at Geisinger-Community Medical Center

9am, the Moskovitz Theater (401), the DeNaples Center

 Handling Stress:  Military Style

When stress is not handled well, it can have disastrous effects on our health, home life and/or work life.   Soldiers have to function under severe conditions where it is crucial that personal stress is handled and not taken out on the individual,  group or at home. Learn some of the ways soldiers have found to balance the demands of home and service.

LTC Ryan D. Remley

SFC (P) Joseph C. Wilkerson, ROTC

10 am, the Moskovitz Theater (401), the DeNaples Center

 Healthy Choices: Tips for Reducing Cancer Risk: Get informed on the risks, myths, and development of cancer. Learn practical tips on how to limit your risk for getting cancer.

Lisa Molinari, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

2 pm, 405 The DeNaples Center

 Knitting for Good: Prayer Shawl Ministry: Learn how to knit a prayer shawl.  Bring size 13 knitting needles that are long (13.5 or 14 inches) and 3 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun yarn to the workshop.  Prayer Shawls are given to people who are grieving, sick or who just need comfort.  The University has a prayer shawl group that meets weekly on campus.  Join the group.

Julie Ann Natasi, OTD, ITR/L, SCLV, Department of Occupational Therapy

Marlene Morgan, EdD, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy

3pm, 102 Brennan Hall

 Lackawanna River Heritage Trail: The trail stretches over 70 miles through the heart of Scranton providing excellent recreational landscapes. With the trail expanding with new sections this season find out information about each trail and how to get there and how people can get involved through volunteer efforts.

Stephanie Milewski, Trail Manager & Environmental Program Officer, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

Owen Worozbyt, Volunteer Coordinator, Lackawanna Heritage Valley

10 am, 228 Brennan Hall

 Let’s Talk: Effective Communication: Learn ways to communicate successfully with the people in your life.

Amy Banner Ph.D. NCC, Counseling and Human Services Department

11 am, 105 Brennan Hall

 Lite Weights and Abs:  Participate in a fun class to burn fat while strengthening your muscles, heart and lungs. Join in a workout that uses light weights and resistance bands along with aerobic exercise to tone your entire body. Bring completed PARQ to class.  If you like this class, attend it on Monday and Wednesday at 5pm – 5:50 in the Aerobics Room.

Maribeth Smith, Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer, The University of Scranton

3 pm,  the Byron Gym

 Living and Working Sustainably: How does suitability affect your health and happiness? Become educated and participate in the brainstorming of ideas to improve sustainable practices in your office and at home.

George Auslisio, Library Green Team

3 pm, the Moskovitz Theater (401), the DeNaples Center

 Manage Your Time, Master Your Life:  Learn the best tools and techniques to make the most of your time. Through self-assessment and evaluation find ways to arrange your time effectively and efficiently to achieve your goals. 

Maureen A. Ciliberto, M.S., PHR

11 am, 103 Brennan Hall

 Mindful Eating: We as Americans tend to eat mindlessly. We are unaware of the tastes, smells, and textures of our food as we tend to focus on conversation, television or reading materials. Come join in the opportunity to learn the ways to slow down your dining experiences and develop a healthier relationship with food.

Marlee Stefanelli, MS, LDN, Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Dietician

11 am, 405 The DeNaples Center

 My Garden Experiences: Paul has been featured on WNEP’s successful Home and Backyard TV program for well over 500 episodes now.  He is also a gardening correspondent for PBS’s Victory Garden.  In his lively and engaging way, Paul will chat about his personal style of gardening and what he’s learned in his first 50 years and what he hopes to be doing in the next 50.  Effort less, environmental, edible and extra-ordinary are some of the characteristics of a great garden.

Paul Epsom, Greystone Gardens

11am, the Moskovitz Theater (401), the DeNaples Center

 Nia: A Dance Movement Class:  Participate in a class based on the Nia technique and composed of a variety of dance, martial arts and healing arts movements to bring a complete workout of the mind, body, and soul. Join the 8 week session on Thursdays at 4:50pm – 5:40 pm in the Murray Royals Room. Class begins March 15.

Laura Ancherani, Absolute Pilates Studio

3pm, Murray Royals Room in the Byron

 Physical Therapy for Consumers: Interested in the physical therapy or physical therapy assistant profession? Learn what education, training, and licensure are required to become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant and find out how to access physical therapy services.

Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD, Professor, Department of Physical Therapy

Barbara Wagner, PT, DPT, Director of Clinical Education, Department of Physical Therapy

1 pm, 105 Brennan Hall

 The Role of Patients in Fixing American Health Care:  The current challenges in American healthcare will be explored as well as potential solutions.  The Patient Centered Medical Home Delivery Model is a new way for effective care delivery.  In this team approach, health information technology plays a major role as well as constructive patient engagement.

Linda Thomas-Hemak, MD President, the Wright Center Medical Group, Program Director for Internal Medicine, the Wright Center

10 am, 405 The DeNaples Center

Smart Borrowing: Learn how to compare loan offers, repair poor credit history, and increase your chances of qualifying for the best possible loan.

Mark Adelstein, PNC Bank

3 pm, 228 Brennan Hall

 Spiritual Lessons from the Garden: The presence of God is revealed in many ways within the practice of gardening. Come explore the connections between what we do in the garden and our inner spirituality through discussion and a creative project.

Amy Hoegen, MA, University Ministries

2 pm, 102 Brennan Hall

 Smoking Cessation:  Are you considering quitting smoking? Learn about this successful program for quitting. 

Maria Vital, The Leahy Center, The University of Scranton

2pm, 406 The DeNaples Center

 Student Veterans:  How We Can Help: Get informed about the services available for veterans at the Vet Center and VA Medical Centers. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and issues concerning student veterans will also be presented.

Gretchen Bentler, Readjustment Counseling Technician, Scranton Vet Center/VA

Mark Burrier, Readjustment Counseling Technician

Karen Lenchitsky, LCSW

1 pm, 406 the DeNaples Center

Take a Walk in the Byron:  Walking is often recommended as part of a healthy lifestyle. Come take a walk around the new indoor track at your own pace as you listen to music.  Learn about the weekly walking group scheduled for Thursdays at noon.

Janice Winslow, Director Recreational Sports

1pm, The Byron Gym

 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament:  When was the last time you played hoops?  Join in a fun tournament. We’ll form teams of 3 or you can put a team together. Just send in your team names to barrettt2@scranton.edu Bring completed PARQ to the session.

Tim Barrett, Supervisor, Electricians/Mechanical Trades

1-3 pm, Long Center

30 Minute Gentle Yoga:  Learn simple basic yoga poses, easy breathing techniques and practice systemic relaxation.  Easy workout as long as you can get up and down from a mat. Wear loose clothing and bare feet or socks.  Bring your own mat or use ours.  Bring completed PARQ to class.  If you enjoy this class attend the regular class on Wed. 12:05-12:35pm in the Murray Royals Room or Friday at 12:05-12:35pm in The PNC Board Room in Brennan Hall.

 Patrice Lawrence

1 pm, the Murray Royals Room in the Byron

 30 Minute Mat:  Learn how to build lean and strong muscles while improving your posture, balance and coordination. Pilates is appropriate for many fitness levels and ages.  Wear loose clothing and bare feet. Bring a mat if you have one or use ours. Bring completed PARQ to class.  If you enjoy this class attend the Thursday class at 12:05-12:35pm in the Murray Royals Room.

Leslie Gleason, Method Pilates Certified, A.C.E., owner of Absolute Pilates with Leslie

2 pm, the Murray Royals Room in the Byron