Happy New Year, 2017! With every new year comes a feeling of making ourselves better. Maybe your last year’s resolutions may not have made it to February 1st but now you have a chance to try again. Everyone wants to eat better, exercise more, learn a new hobby or simply slow down. Let the library help you on a new path to accomplish these goals. How is that possible? Simply browse the Lafourche Parish Public Library webpage at www.lafourche.org to see what is going on. With January being National Wellness Month, the libraries in our parish are all set to help you.
Choctaw Wednesday, January 11, 18, 25 at 1 PM
“Walk Away the Pounds” An indoor walking program with Leslie Sansone.
Gheens Wednesday, January 18 at 4 PM
“Sensory Bottles” All ages are welcome.
Golden Meadow Fridays at 10 AM
“Walk Away the Pounds” Exercise and have fun at the same time.
Monday, January 9 at 10 AM
“Lady of the Sea Learning Center Wellness Check with Brandy” A free cholesterol check.
Larose Friday, January 6 at 1:30 PM
“Healthy Recipe Exchange” Guests will share healthy recipes and diet ideas while eating nutritious snacks.
Monday, January 9 and 23 at 10 AM
“Senior Strikers” Seniors test their skillet at Wii bowling.
Monday, January 9, 23, 30 at 2 PM
“Afternoon Yoga” A yoga class centered around gentle, easygoing movements intended to exercise your joints and maintain mobility.
Fridays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 at 3 PM
“Intermediate Yoga” A yoga class centered around dynamic activity intended to maintain flexibility and improve stamina.
Lockport Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 AM
“Get Fit with the Lockport Ladies” A fitness and walking program.
“Be Your Best You” A workshop focused on self-improvement, wellness and personal growth.
“Let It Flow Journaling Club” Friday, January 6 and 20 at 10 AM
“Yoga Flow” Monday, January 9 and 23 at 9 AM
“Word-Lovers’ Writing Hour” Monday, January 9 and 23 at 5 PM
“Manicure of the Month” Tuesday, January 10 at 2 PM
“Planning with Desirae Humke” Saturday, January 14 at 2 PM
“Organize Your Life with Heather” Monday, January 30 at 3 PM
Raceland January 6, 9, 13, 20, 23, 27, and 30 at 10:15 AM
“Cardio Crew”
Wednesdays, January 11, 18, and 25 at 10:15 AM
“Zumba” – Latin flare dancing. Let the rhythm get you!
Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 4:30 PM
“PM Yoga” Bend, stretch, and unwind with beginner’s yoga.
Thursdays, January 12, 19, and 26 at 10:30 AM
“AM Yoga” Rise and shine to a morning stretch.
South Lafourche Wednesdays, January 11, 18, and 25 at 2 PM
“Zumba” – Exercise through dance.
Wednesday, January 11, 18, and 25 at 3 PM
“Yoga” – Relax and exercise.
Friday, January 27 at 11 AM
“Lady of the Sea Learning Center Free Cholesterol Check”
Thibodaux Tuesdays, January 10 and17 from 1:30 to 4 PM
“Beneath the Weight with Paul Waldman” Paul Waldman will present his weight loss program to attendees. Come learn about weight loss and overcoming stress eating.
Tuesday, January 24 from 1:30 to 4 PM
“My Right Weight with Paul Waldman” Paul Waldman will focus on how to continue healthy habits and keep your weight at your ideal number.
Wednesday, January 11 at 2 PM
“Wellness Month Meditation” Andy Chiasson will host a meditation session for adults.
Fridays, January 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 11 AM
“Shape Up Exercise Classes”
Zumba January 6
Chair Yoga for Seniors January 13
Hip Hop Abs January 20
Zumba January 27
So, let the library be the place that you go to for those New Year’s resolutions on exercise and wellness. Remember, if these programs don’t fit into your schedule, you can always check out books and DVDs or download an eBook to read at your leisure. There is no excuse to not eat better, exercise more, learn a new hobby, or simply slow down. Make one of your New Year’s resolutions a trip to the library. That will be one resolution that you can keep!
Charlotte Gaubert, Area Librarian