Mind and body workouts at Beach Cities Health District

Beach Cities Health District's Catherine Bustamante, Michael Lindsey, and Cristin Higa welcome residents to Mindful Yoga at the Manhattan Beach pier. File Photo

The Beach Cities Halth District offers a full range of physical and mental health programs throughout the summer, beginning with a focus on Mental Health Month of May. 

 

  •  Mental Health First Aid Trainings 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches how to recognize and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You’ll learn how to assess risk factors, provide initial support and connect individuals to professional resources when needed.  

Tuesday, May 23 or Friday, May 9

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Beach Cities Health District  

514 N. Prospect Ave, Beach Cities Room (Lower Level)  

Redondo Beach, CA 90277  

Register here 

 

  • National Senior Health & Fitness Week 

Join the Center for Health & Fitness for National Center Health & Fitness Week, the nation’s largest health event encouraging all older adults to take action toward maintaining and improving their health. Enjoy FREE classes, educational lectures and assessments. 

 May 30 – June 2 

Center for Health & Fitness  

514 N. Prospect Ave.  

Redondo Beach, CA 90277 

 

  • Mental Health in the Workplace  

Join Beach Cities Health District and Dr. Michele Nealon, President of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, who will provide her expertise on mental health and its impact on the workplace.  

Wednesday, May 31 

8 – 10 a.m.

AdventurePlex  

1701 Marine Avenue  

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 

Click here to register (hybrid option available) 

 

  • Hybrid Mental Health and Happiness Workshop – Strategies for Older Adults  

Engage in an interactive workshop to learn ways to support our mental health and well-being as we age. Learn how to access mental health support in our community. 

Thursday, June 1 

12 – 12:55 p.m. 

Center for Health and Fitness 

514 N. Prospect Avenue, 2nd floor (Clubhouse Room) 

Redondo Beach, CA 90277 

Link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/81068355342?pwd=N3pBZXo1dmJFRDZBaDF6M3J3VXRHQT09

 

Recurring Events:

  • Adventureplex Summer Camps!

Help your child play their way to good health by signing them up for Summer Camp at AdventurePlex in Manhattan Beach! Visit https://www.adventureplex.org/ to get specific dates and information. Sign up soon – camps are filling fast! 

June 19 – August 25

AdventurePlex

1701 Marine Avenue

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(310) 546-7708

 

  • Virtual Social Hour with BCHD Care Manager Charlotte Barnett

If you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District or share and learn ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard.

Virtual: First & Third Tuesday of the Month (May 16, June 6, June 20, July 18, August 1, August 15)

10 – 11 a.m.

Zoom link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014  

2nd Mondays, In person 

(June 12, July 10, August 14)

2 – 3 p.m. 

Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, Sunset Room 

1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 

 

  • Virtual Happiness Chat

This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness! Visit bchd.org/series for more info and to register.

Second Tuesday of the Month

(June 13, July 11, August 8)

12:30 – 1 p.m.

 

  • Hybrid BCHD Board of Directors Meetings

4th Wednesdays (except August & December) May 24, June 28, July 26

6:30 p.m.

BCHD holds public board meetings every month. Residents are encouraged to attend board meetings either via Zoom or at 1200 Del Amo Street. You may also contact board members directly with questions or comments at communications@bchd.org or by calling 310-374-3426, ext. 8213. Learn more.

  • Beach Cities Summer Free Fitness Series

Mondays starting July 10 (July 10, 17, 24 & 31; August 7, 14, 21 & 28)

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Locations to be announced

Get moving with Beach Cities Free Fitness Series — a free, community-wide event that brings together Beach Cities residents, fitness and fun! All ages and ability levels are welcome to participate in Zumba or Mindful Yoga— invite your friends and family to join, too! Visit www.bchd.org/freefitness for a full schedule of events and to register. 

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