RVNAhealth Wellness Academy has a broad offering of wellness classes including: Nutrition, Cooking, Parkinson’s Disease, Balance, Healthy Living, and much more. Our Rehabilitation and Wellness Center now offers several recurring exercise classes in our new Wellness Studio. Click below to learn more about these recurring classes and please keep checking back for new programs.
RVNAhealth Wellness Studio Classes
RVNAhealth Education Programing
Grief, Healing and the Holidays – Danbury – FREE
December 5 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Danbury Senior Center – Elmwood HallGrief, Healing and the Holidays – Ridgefield – FREE
December 6 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Ridgefield CrossingsUnlocking Wellness in Parkinson’s: A Comprehensive Approach – Wilton – FREE
January 8, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at Wilton LibraryGut Health: Fact vs. Fiction – Sherman (Virtual) – FREE
January 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Sherman Library (Virtual Only)Unlocking Wellness in Parkinson’s: A Comprehensive Approach – Bethel (In-Person & Virtual) – FREE
February 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Bethel LibraryGut Health: Fact vs. Fiction – Wilton – FREE
February 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Wilton LibraryBeating Osteoporosis – Ridgefield – FREE
February 8, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Ridgefield CrossingsNavigating Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions – New Milford – FREE
February 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at New Milford Public Library, Memorial HallHelping You Meet The Dementia Challenge – Ridgefield – FREE
February 15, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm at Ridgefield LibraryBeating Osteoporosis with Targeted Nutrition and Exercise – Redding (In Person & Virtual) – FREE
February 27, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Mark Twain Library
The RVNAhealth Parkinson’s Center was created to help the Parkinson’s Community by providing LSVT in the home and out patient, Living BIG and Living LOUD group classes, education for the newly diagnosed and about disease progression, support groups, nutritional counseling, occupational therapy and speech therapy, so we can help people with Parkinson’s live their best life possible.
Upcoming Parkinson’s Center Events
Lunch & Learn – Parkinson’s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Discussion
December 5 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm at RVNAhealthVIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
December 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am
Holiday Sing-A-Long
December 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at RVNAhealthParkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
December 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmat RVNAhealth|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until December 27, 2023
Unlocking Wellness in Parkinson’s: A Comprehensive Approach – Wilton – FREE
January 8, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at Wilton LibraryUnlocking Wellness in Parkinson’s: A Comprehensive Approach – Bethel (In-Person & Virtual) – FREE
February 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Bethel LibraryVIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
March 11, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am
VIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
April 8, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am
VIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
May 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am
VIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
June 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am
RVNAhealth Wellness Studio Classes
Our Rehabilitation and Wellness Center now offers several recurring exercise classes in our new Wellness Studio. Click below to learn more about these recurring classes and please keep checking back for new programs.
- Balance and Beyond – RVNAhealth is excited to announce the introduction of its new public fitness class, “Balance & Beyond.” An ongoing twice-weekly drop-in class (come for one or come for all!) that focuses on building muscle, restoring balance and improving your walk or jog, all while giving your brain a great workout!
- Strength and Beyond – For those looking for a bit more challenge above the Balance and Beyond class, this higher intensity interval training class will have you moving through a series of upper and lower body strengthening, functional mobility, balance and cognitive stations all customized to meet your fitness level and goals. An ongoing twice-weekly drop-in class (come for one or come for all!), this program is geared towards everyone, with a focus of those finding it difficult to start an exercise program or those who need help progressing their current exercise program.
- Living BIG – Living BIG addresses the problem of patients’ movements becoming smaller and more tentative as Parkinson’s Disease progresses. Each class, the therapist takes the patient through a series of whole-body LSVT BIG exercises aimed at improving strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Exercises are all exaggerated to reinforce that the patient needs to make his or her movements bigger.
- Living LOUD – Living LOUD tackles the soft voice, mumbled speech, monotone speech and hoarse voice that often afflict Parkinson’s patients. Structured activities that work the patient’s vocal range teach them to increase volume without straining their voices. In each session, the therapist takes the class through a series of rigorous vocal exercises that alternate between loud and soft.
RVNAhealth offers Travel Vaccine Clinics year-round and Flu Vaccine Clinics in the Fall.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call (203) 438-5555 or email BeWELL@rvnahealth.org
To schedule a Flu vaccine appointment, visit our Flu Vaccination webpage. Please note that additional appointments will be added two weeks out, based upon availability.
RVNAhealth currently offers ongoing support groups for bereavement, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. These groups allow participants to share experiences, receive helpful advice, and create a community with others walking in similar paths.
An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am An event every month that begins at 10:30 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 12, 2023 An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until November 2, 2023 One event on December 13, 2023 at 2:00 pm An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until December 27, 2023 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 24, 2024 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 24, 2024 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 24, 2024 One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 24, 2024 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 24, 2024 One event on March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on April 8, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on May 13, 2024 at 11:00 am One event on June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 24, 2024 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024 An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 13, 2024Grief, Healing and the Holidays – Danbury – FREE
December 5 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Danbury Senior Center – Elmwood HallGrief, Healing and the Holidays – Ridgefield – FREE
December 6 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Ridgefield CrossingsBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
December 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amVIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
December 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmDementia Support Group (Bethel)
December 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 amBereavement Support Groups (Ridgefield)
December 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmParkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
December 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
January 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amDementia Support Group (Ridgefield)
January 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
February 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amDementia Support Group (Ridgefield)
February 26, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
March 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amVIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
March 11, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmDementia Support Group (Ridgefield)
March 25, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmVIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
April 8, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
April 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amDementia Support Group (Ridgefield)
April 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
May 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amVIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
May 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmDementia Support Group (Ridgefield)
May 27, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmVIRTUAL ONLY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers
June 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
June 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amDementia Support Group (Ridgefield)
June 24, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pmBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
July 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
August 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
September 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
October 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
November 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amBereavement Support Group (New Milford)
December 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
RVNAhealth is proud to partner with many organizations throughout the 35+ towns we support. Come out and enjoy these many community events.
RVNAhealth Spring Breakfast – Save the Date!
April 26, 2024 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am at The Amber Room
RVNAhealth typically hosts annual fundraising events which help sustain our work and ensure we can deliver on our mission to provide compassionate care to people of all ages, promote healthy living and improve lives.
RVNAhealth Spring Breakfast – Save the Date!
April 26, 2024 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
