Dayna Clendinen, Director, Division of Personnel and Group Health Insurance would like to announce Virtual African Dance Classes and Virtual Vegan Cooking Classes. In recognizing the impact that this global pandemic has had on our physical and mental health, well-being, families, schools and community overall, the division in conjunction with WTJX – Public Broadcasting System will be airing these classes which will allow members of the community to maintain a more healthful lifestyle while also maintaining the social distancing requirements. These classes will encourage people to become mindful of actions they can take to engage their mind and body and empowering people to make better health choices. These classes are also designed to help manage their stress levels and make long term health and wellness changes.
Join us and learn upbeat African dance moves while working up a sweat and make easy and healthy plant-based meals with our instructors Empress- Addaliah Potter and Empress- Atiyah Potter who are sisters that reside in the same household. We strongly recommend that you consult with your physician or health care provider before engaging in any exercise program. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath at any time while performing these dances, please stop immediately and be sure to stay hydrated.
Air dates and times are as follows:
- “African Fitness Dance Sessions” will premiere on June 15, 2020 through June 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. and will repeat on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.
- “Easy-to-Make Vegan Dishes” will premiere on June 22, 2020 through June 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. and will repeat on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.
The programs will also be streamed on WTJX’s Facebook page. In addition to, viewers can watch the programs at any time on their demand site at video.wtjx.org. The Division of Personnel continues to provide high quality-oriented wellness initiatives, challenges and programs giving everyone the opportunity to be healthy and happy and actively engage in their health and wellness insurance benefits.
For more details on these series please contact Ladee Shanna Martin, Wellness Program Coordinator at 774-8588 extension 5252 or via email atladeeshanna.martin@dop.vi.gov. Continue to stay safe and healthy!
