About us
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
Upcoming events
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Wholesome Holiday Breakfast Cooking Demonstration
Glenn Dale Community Center, 11901 Glenn Dale Boulevard, Glenn Dale, MD, USBegin your day on a nutritious note with these delicious recipes perfect for the holiday season! During this cooking demonstration, learn how to create a protein-packed holiday breakfast. Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE
Glenn Dale Community Center
Ticket Code: SPD-SPEC-GA-20261105
Click Here to RegisterFor fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email wellness@pgparks.com
Healthy Holiday Nutrition Series
Enjoy these FREE interactive workshops and cooking demonstrations where you will learn nutritional tools and cooking tips for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. You will learn how to prepare a balanced meal and be introduced to new recipes while maintaining your wellness goals. All ages welcome. Registration required.5 attendees
Healthy Holiday Desserts Cooking Demonstration
Fort Washington Forest Community Center, 1200 Fillmore Road, Fort Washington, MD, USNovember is a time for gathering, celebrating, and sharing delicious food with loved ones. Join us for this festive cooking demonstration where you’ll learn how to create allergen-friendly and gluten-free holiday desserts that everyone at the table can enjoy! Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE
Ticket Code: FWFCC-SPEC-GA-20261112
Click Here to RegisterFor fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email wellness@pgparks.com
Healthy Holiday Nutrition Series
Enjoy these FREE interactive workshops and cooking demonstrations where you will learn nutritional tools and cooking tips for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. You will learn how to prepare a balanced meal and be introduced to new recipes while maintaining your wellness goals. All ages welcome. Registration required.3 attendees
Spice Up The Holidays
·OnlineOnlineHerbs and spices not only increase flavor and help to reduce salt, fat, and sugar at mealtime; they also provide a dose of polyphenols which may help lower your risk for certain diseases. Join us for this virtual nutrition workshop to learn about the benefits of different spices you can add to your holiday dishes! Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE
Virtual
Ticket Code: SPD-SPEC-GA-20261117
Click Here to RegisterFor fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email wellness@pgparks.com
Healthy Holiday Nutrition Series
Enjoy these FREE interactive workshops and cooking demonstrations where you will learn nutritional tools and cooking tips for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. You will learn how to prepare a balanced meal and be introduced to new recipes while maintaining your wellness goals. All ages welcome. Registration required.11 attendees
Dine, Learn & Move: Harvesting Good Health: Preventing & Managing Diabetes
·OnlineOnlineNovember is American Diabetes Month. Explore common risk factors and learn practical tips to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes. We will kick off with an energizing workout and wrap up with a live cooking demonstration showcasing nutritious recipes you can try at home. Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE
Virtual
Click Here to Register
Ticket Code: SPD-SPEC-GA-20261118For fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email wellness@pgparks.com
Dine, Learn & Move
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
Past events
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