Programs & Events
Healthy New Albany offers a wide variety of classes, community programs, and events – all about enjoying life while improving health! Our programs are open to everyone (no residency or membership restrictions).
See the list of active programs below and follow each link to register through RecDesk, our online registration system.
If you have questions about our programs or registration check out our FAQ page or email programs@healthynewalbany.org.
Program Contents
Nourish Programs
Adult Nourish classes
Hands-on classes with delicious recipes!
Instructor: Sharon Dunn
Location: Philip Heit Center – Demo Kitchen
Fee: $75
Nourish Jr.
Teaching young chefs confidence in the kitchen!
Instructor: Sharon Dunn
Location: Philip Heit Center – Demo Kitchen
Fees very
Nature Programs
Youth Nature Programs
Hands on opportunities for kids to explore and discover nature’s wonders.
Locations, fees, and ages vary.
- March 10 – March 14: Adventure Eagles – Spring Survival 1
- March 11 – May 13: YUCK! (is back) Spring 2025
- March 19 – May 14: Rewild Child – Spring 2025
- April 4 – May 9: Tiny Trailblazers – Spring 2025
- May 5 – May 9: Adventure Eagles – Spring Survival 2
Adult Classes
In this class we will be exploring ways of making campfires that do not involve matches or lighters. Our main focus will be on flint and steel fire making. This involves using flint to scrape off sparks of steel, catching a spark on a char cloth and blowing it into flame with a tinder bundle. We will also explore other ways of making campfires such as how to use ferro rods, fresnel lenses, batteries and steel wool.
March 15: Wilderness Skill- Flint and Steel Fire Making
Knowledge Programs
Community Health Talks
Join us for a series of Community Health Talks that will cover health and wellness topics from local experts.
Location: Philip Heit Center
Free to attend.
March 10: Maximizing Your Metabolism
April 14: Beyond Blood Sugar: Metabolic Health & Disease
May 14: Tax Planning For Every Stage of Life
Movement Programs
Music Together
These fun family classes include songs, rhythmic chants, movement, instrument play, and of course lots of fun – developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers.
Schedule: Tuesday mornings, times vary
Instructor: Nicole White
Location: Philip Heit Center
Ages: Infant – 5-years-old
Lift Like a Girl
Girls will learn techniques for building strength, conditioning, and increasing mobility.
Instructor: Beth Morrison
Ages: 5th – 10th Grades
Location: Philip Heit Center
Dates vary – see website
Adult Movement Classes
Join us for our fall series and classes and learn new exercises and activities to stay physically and mentally well!
March 20 – April 24: Gentle Movement and Restoration
March 27 – April 21: Chair Yoga: Spring Session #1
April 28- May 19: Chair Yoga: Spring Session #2
April 16 – May 21: Tai Chi – Spring Session #2
April 4- May 23: Chair Barre- Spring Session #2