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Healthy Living Series
Join us for the Healthy Living Series, an ongoing learning event designed to empower you with knowledge to improve your health and well-being. Each session features expert guest speakers covering a variety of topics, including CPR, nutrition, chronic disease management, health awareness, and overall healthy living. Come ready to gain practical insights and tools to support a healthier, more informed lifestyle.
*February: Using Music to Reduce Stress
Join us on Friday, February 27th, at 2:00 PM for a special session of the Healthy Living Series focused on music therapy for stress management, led by Forrest Paquin, LPMT, MT-BC. This educational session will explore how music therapy supports stress reduction, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Participants will learn how music impacts the nervous system and how evidence-based music therapy techniques can be applied in everyday life.
Forrest Paquin is a board-certified music therapist who offers individualized and group-based, evidence-informed care. She brings years of experience delivering integrative music therapy in medical, community, and wellness settings, supporting individuals with stress, anxiety, pain, and coping challenges. Forrest collaborates with community partners and interdisciplinary professionals to provide person-centered, holistic support. Join us as we learn, experience, and explore how music can support healthy living.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/16/26 | 2/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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02/27/26
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Register Closes 02/27/2026 |
April: Mental Health & Coping Strategies
Join us on Friday, April 24th, for a special session of the Healthy Living Series focused on mental health & coping skills, led by Kelsey Carithers, MMFT, LMFT-A. More details to come!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/27/26 | 4/24/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/24/26
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Registration Closed Opens on 03/27/26 |
August: Brain Health & Dementia
Join us on Friday, August 28th, at 12:00 PM for a special session of the Healthy Living Series focused on brain health & dementia, led by Alexandra S. Kao, MS, CCC-SLP from USC Brain Health. More details to come soon!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/24/26 | 8/28/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/28/26
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Registration Closed Opens on 07/24/26 |