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ShopRite of Poughkeepsie
February 2015
LiveRight Calendar of Events
American Heart Month
Tanya Lopez, MS, RD
For more information, call:
845-467-0846
February celebrates American Heart Month and St. Valentine’s Day. Join Tanya to learn how to treat
your heart right this month and all year long. Tanya Lopez is your ShopRite dietitian who provides
complimentary nutrition services to customers and the community. Call her today to learn more!
February 2nd, Monday
Community Event: Astor Services of Poughkeepsie, 9-11am
Tanya will be visiting the Astor Services for Children and Families in
Poughkeepsie to teach the children about nutrition with story time and
by making a healthy snack together, courtesy of the ShopRite of
Poughkeepsie.
February 3rd, Tuesday
In Store Event: FREE Cholesterol Screening, 10am-2pm
The ShopRite of Poughkeepsie is happy to offer our customers a free
cholesterol screening. This event will include a free cholesterol check,
food sampling, a raffle, educational handouts and nutritious recipes.
Tanya, and John and Syed your ShopRite Pharmacists, will be available
to answer questions based on results. No fasting or appointment is
required so come by and bring a friend!
February 3rd – February 17th,
Tuesdays
In-Store Event: Eat Well Be Happy Weight Management Class,
4:30-5:30pm
In February we continue our FREE 6-week weight management classes
that Tanya is hosting. Our participants are doing a great job!
February 6th, Friday
In Store Event: Go Red for Women, All Day
Go Red today! ShopRite is proud to partner with the American Heart
Association’s® Go Red for Women campaign to raise awareness about
heart disease. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner to receive a red dress pin
with your donation and learn how good nutrition supports heart health.
February 6th, Friday
Tanya’s Culinary Corner: Go Red for Heart Health,
12-1:30pm & 3-4:30pm
Good nutrition and heart health go hand in hand. Stop by the Dietitian’s
Corner to sample Tanya’s red themed recipe in honor of the American
Heart Association’s® Go Red for Women campaign. Recipe and
nutrition information provided.
February 10th, Tuesday
Associate Event: New Year, New You Open Office Hours, 12-2pm
Attention ShopRite Associates! Tanya will be holding open office hours
for associates only. Have a nutrition question or a health concern? Stop
by and talk to Tanya on your break, lunch or off hours. No appointment
needed! First come, first serve. Feel free to bring your lunch or snack.
February 12th, Thursday
Community Event: Astor Services of Wappingers Falls, 1:15pm
Tanya will be visiting the Astor Services for Children and Families in
Wappingers Falls to present to parents on good nutrition for
preschoolers.
February 13th, Friday
Tanya’s Culinary Corner: St. Valentine’s Edition, 1-4pm
Show your loved ones you care by making them a sweet and
wholesome treat! Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner to sample Tanya’s St.
Valentine’s recipe. Recipe and nutrition information provided.
February 17th, Tuesday
Associate Event: New Year, New You Open Office Hours, 12-2pm
Attention ShopRite Associates! Tanya will be holding open office hours
for associates only. Have a nutrition question or a health concern? Stop
by and talk to Tanya on your break, lunch or off hours. No appointment
needed! First come, first serve. Feel free to bring your lunch or snack.
February 18th, Wednesday
Community Event: Sheafe Rd Elementary Harvest Day, 11am-2pm
Tanya will be visiting Sheafe Rd Elementary School during their lunch.
She will be bringing a new fruit or vegetable for the students to try,
courtesy of the ShopRite of Poughkeepsie! Educational information will
be provided for students to bring home.
February 20th, Friday
Tanya’s Culinary Corner: Produce Pick of the Month Edition,
1:30-4:30pm
Don’t go by looks alone – the Ugli fruit is more than meets the eye!
Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner to learn about this seasonal citrus fruit.
Recipe and nutrition information provided.
February 21st, Saturday
Community Event: Celebrating Black History Month, 11am-2pm
Tanya will be supporting Black History Month at this free community
event sponsored by MVP health care, Hudson Health Plan in
collaboration with the Healthy Black Community Taskforce by
conducting a free health screening at the New Hope Community Center
(104 Hudson Ave. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601). There will be free health
screenings, live music, performances and a light lunch. Come on by!
February 24th, Tuesday
Community Event: Hagan Elementary Harvest Day, 11:30am-1:30pm
Tanya will be visiting Hagan Elementary School during their lunch. She
will be bringing a new fruit or vegetable for the students to try, courtesy
of the ShopRite of Poughkeepsie! Educational information will be
provided for students to bring home.
February 26th, Thursday
LiveRight with ShopRite Kids Day Event: Daisy Girl Scouts, 4:30-5:30pm
Tanya will be hosting the local Wappingers Falls Daisy Girl Scout Troop
in a fun nutrition lesson and activity. Recipes, coupons and handouts
will be available for parents and caregivers. If you are interested in
having a kid’s program with Tanya contact her today!
February 27th, Friday
Tanya’s Culinary Corner: Chili Day Edition, 1:30-4:30pm
Is your pantry stocked with beans and tomatoes from ShopRite’s Can
Can sale in January? With a few extra ingredients, Tanya will show you
how to turn them into a hearty chili. Learn how other canned foods can
fit into a healthy meal plan. Recipe and nutrition data provided.
*Please note dates and times are subject to change.
ShopRite of Poughkeepsie offers FREE nutrition services by a Registered Dietitian.
For more information, call 845-467-0846 or stop by the store and talk to Tanya today!