{"id":300,"date":"2020-01-08T11:01:56","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T17:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villageshalom.org\/community-life\/wellness\/"},"modified":"2023-04-11T16:18:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T21:18:24","slug":"wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.villageshalom.org\/community-life\/wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You, at Your Very Best<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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To live well is to live wholly. To continually nurture the mind, body and spirit so you can appreciate the goodness of life and find resilience when you need it. Wellness at Village Shalom is about creating opportunities for you to strengthen the intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional aspects of your life. And with an abundance of choices, you can craft your own unique path to an even more fulfilling lifestyle.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. (National Wellness Institute)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Intellectual Wellness <\/h3> \n \n
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Satisfy your curiosity and challenge yourself through Village Shalom University, creative classes, lunch and learn events, art exhibits at The Epsten Gallery, and off-campus excursions. There\u2019s always something of interest to explore and fascinating ways to keep learning.<\/p>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Physical Wellness <\/h3> \n \n
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Care for your body at your own pace. You can stroll the walking paths; take aqua aerobics, yoga or tai chi classes; learn how to use the fitness equipment; or consult with a personal trainer. And with plenty of healthy dining options on campus, you\u2019ll be able to eat well \u2014 and enjoy it!<\/p>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Spiritual Wellness <\/h3> \n \n
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Nurturing your spirit takes many forms. If you prefer religious services, we offer traditional and liberal Jewish services in our on-campus synagogue. We also host monthly Catholic and Protestant services, and provide free transportation to local places of worship each weekend. You can also find peace and harmony with the world around you through nature, art, and serving others by volunteering.<\/p>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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Having meaningful relationships and being connected to a caring community are key elements of emotional wellness. So is learning how to navigate change in healthy ways. Here you\u2019ll have friends who are like family, as well as counseling if you ever need it. It all works together to build resilience and make each day shine.<\/p>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Fitness Made Easy<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Building strength and stamina has never been easier at Village Shalom. We have multiple venues and myriad opportunities to get and keep fit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transform<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Our newest fitness center, Transform, is open 24\/7 to all independent living<\/a> residents. You\u2019ll find treadmills, a NuStep recumbent stepper, a CyberCycle recumbent bike, free weights, bands, mats, full mirrors with ballet bars, and a\u00a0transform machine that helps with balance, leg strength and endurance. In addition, we offer:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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