Preventing Cancer

Learn more about the steps you can take to help prevent or reduce your risk of developing cancer.

Cooking Class

Building a healthy lifestyle and diet are important factors in preventing cancer and keeping you healthy. If you want to learn more about cooking, nutrition, and cancer prevention, sign up for this free series. You’ll learn cooking skills, new recipes, eat dinner together, and talk with other local adults about leading a healthier lifestyle.

Target Audience

  • Adults between the ages of 21 and 45
  • Adults who want to learn more about cooking
  • Adults who want to improve their nutrition and health
  • Parents who want to incorporate healthier foods at home

What to Expect

  • Four classes total — held on Mondays from 5 to 6:30 pm
  • September 21-October 12
  • Attend 75% or more of the classes to receive a special incentive
  • Help prepare a meal and eat dinner with the group
  • Get ideas on meal planning, prepping, and organization
  • Feel more confident in the kitchen and using new foods
  • Learn how to increase fruit & vegetable consumption
  • Learn more about the role of nutrition in cancer prevention

Class Outline

  • Week One: Knife skills and prepping produce
  • Week Two: Meal planning
  • Week Three: Increasing vegetables
  • Week Four: Simple swaps

We encourage you to sign up with a friend!

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Exercise Class

If you want to learn more about exercise and its positive impacts on your health, sign up for this free 8-week series.

You’ll try a different type of exercise each week, learn more about the importance of activity and cancer prevention, and connect with local experts and enthusiasts.

Best of all, you’ll help build a new habit — exercise you like that fits into your life!

Target Audience

  • Adults between the ages of 21 and 45
  • Adults who want to build a habit of physical activity
  • Adults who want to improve their health

What to Expect

  • Eight classes total — held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
  • September 22-November 10
  • Attend 75% or more of the classes to receive a special incentive
  • Learn more about the role of exercise in cancer prevention
  • Try out different types of exercise in a fun environment
  • Learn from local experts and meet local enthusiasts
  • Build an exercise habit

Class Outline

  • Week One: Walking
  • Week Two: Strength Training (Body Weight & Machines)
  • Week Three: Yoga
  • Week Four: Home-based Activities
  • Week Five: Jazzercise
  • Week Six: Water Aerobics
  • Week Seven: Lifting Weights
  • Week Eight: Cycling

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