What we’re about
This group is operated by The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission June 30, 2021. The mission of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Youth & Countywide Sports Division's, Health & Wellness Team is to create healthy communities through people, parks, and programs by offering family-oriented and culturally informed health, nutrition and exercise programs, and educational opportunities that work together to improve the quality of life for all Prince George’s County residents.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer a variety of fun and FREE health and wellness programs to Prince George’s County residents in order to improve the health and wellness of our community!
Health and wellness programs include:
• Dine, Learn & Move
• Get Fit Mobile unit
• Healthy Holiday Cooking
• QR FIT Trails
And many more!
For fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly at (301) 446-6800; TTY (301) 699-2544 or [wellness@pgparks.com](mailto:wellness@pgparks.com).
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Be sure to check out our other Meet Up groups:
Department of Parks and Recreation: Walking Programs and More!
Department of Parks and Recreation: Yoga/Fitness in the Parks
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Holiday Bootcamp: The Holiday Wellness Guide
Glenn Dale Community Center, 11901 Glenn Dale Boulevard, Glenn Dale, MD, USGet ready for a healthier, more balanced holiday season! With the Luminis Community Health Improvement Department, we are bringing you a FREE course designed to support your health and wellbeing throughout the holiday season. Registration is required. Participants will explore strategies for balanced nutrition, smart meal planning, budget-friendly grocery shopping, reducing holiday stress, and maintaining physical activity.
Glenn Dale Community Center
REGISTER THROUGH PARKS DIRECTFor fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email wellness@pgparks.com
1 attendee
Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Desserts Cooking Demonstration
Fort Washington Forest Community Center, 1200 Fillmore Road, Fort Washington, MD, USNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Indulge in the sweetness of the holiday season while keeping your health in check! Join us for this cooking demonstration where you will learn how to prepare diabetes-friendly desserts that are simple to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth! Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE
Fort Washington Forest Community Center
REGISTER THROUGH PARKS DIRECTFor fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email **wellness@pgparks.com**
4 attendees
•OnlineHoliday Eating Strategies: Blood Sugar Balance Nutrition Workshop
OnlineEnjoy the holiday flavors you love—with a healthy twist! In this cooking demonstration, you’ll learn how to prepare nutritious and delicious alternatives to classic holiday side dishes. Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE
VIRTUALREGISTER THROUGH PARKS DIRECT
TICKET CODE: SPD-SPEC-GA-20251118
For fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email **wellness@pgparks.com**15 attendees
•OnlineDine, Learn & Move: Understanding Diabetes
OnlineDid you know that Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle changes? Join us this month to learn about type 2 diabetes and how to prevent it. This session will start off with an interactive workout that will get you moving. Then, we will have a guest speaker from UM Capital Region’s Diabetes Center introduce lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes. The session will close out with a live cooking demonstration using recipes that will support your overall health. Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE
Virtual
REGISTER THROUGH PARKS DIRECT
Ticket Code: SPD-SPEC-GA-20251119A
For fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email wellness@pgparks.comDine, Learn & Move Virtual
Join us each month for 90 minutes of virtual fun where participants will be able to get active, learn simple everyday tips for making healthy choices, and engage with a chef while watching a cooking demonstration. Dine, Learn & Move is FREE and presented to you in partnership with Prince George’s County Health Department, Suburban Hospital, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, and M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.7 attendees
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