Current Weekly Programs Are Listed Below
The Little Compton Wellness Center is proud to offer the following programs to our community.
Click HERE to view via the Calendar
LC Strippers Quilters Club
Mondays from 9:00am - 12:00 pm
This group makes beautiful quilts for donation to someone who may need comfort at Lucy's Hearth or McCauley House which provide shelters for families and children in crisis.
Tai Chi
Taught by Colleen Shea, Be Balanced Tai Chi & Qigong, LLC
Tai Chi Health: Monday from 12:30 - 1:30pm
Beginner Level: Monday from 2:00 - 3:00pm
This is excellent starting place for beginners and may be practiced by anyone and everyone who wants a gentle, low impact exercise for better health. Wear comfortable attire. Footwear is required, no sandals. A thin sole flexible sneaker is ideal.
To Register Click this link: taichi.reg@gmail.com
French Conversation
Taught by Dominique Columbe (Zoom Only)
Tuesdays from 1:45-3:00pm.
Ex.Tension Exercise
Taught by Mary Derbyshire (Hybrid - in person & Zoom)
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00-10:00am
Join Mary for a lively exercise and movement class coupled with the Alexander Technique to improve balance and increase mobility.
Zumba
Taught by Fatima Devine.
Tuesday from 10:30 - 11:30am
$10 per class, drop-ins welcome
Zumba is a form of Latin Dance fitness which combines easy to follow dance steps with upbeat international rhythms to create a great cardio workout. This class is great for beginners - no experience is necessary, and all fitness levels are welcome!
Gentle Yoga
Taught by Nicole Lebreux.
Wednesdays 8:45am -10:00am
Physical, emotional, and spiritual strength, flexibility, and balance are also attained in her classes.
Grief Support Group
Wednesdays 1:00pm.
Grief Group with Reverend Virginia Army
Click HERE for more information.
Kindermotion
Wednesdays 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Kinder Dance With Me - (16m to 24 months)
Kindertots (age 2to 3)
KDCombo - Ballet, Tap, & Modern (age 4 to 7)
For more info, please call 401-307-1998, or kindermotionnewengland.com
Thighs, Butts, & Guts
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Led by Monica Kaufman
Monica lead you to a better physical functioning, improve balance and increase more energy to get going each day. Personalized training with everyone doing the same exercises but with different weights. Maintain your health & fitness throughout the year. No better time to start than right now. What are you “weighting” for?
$15 per class
Adult Multi-Media
All skill levels welcome!
Thursdays from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Wellness Center is providing free space for artists to gather and paint together. The room offers both natural and interior lighting, tables and chairs. There is no formal instruction, just learning through sharing and community. Please join us, and if you choose to bring lunch, a refrigerator will be available.
Balance Class
Taught by Monica Kaufman
Fridays 10:30 to 11:30am
If you have ever fallen, or have a fear of falling, this is where you need to be. Easy, light exercising to strengthen your body...for men and women alike.
Meditation
Led by Katherine Brown
Fridays 9:00am - 10:00am
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Problems - We have the potential to free ourselves from all our problems, but we first need to identify them correctly. Each class includes a teaching and guided meditation. No experience is needed and you don’t need to be a Buddhist. Everyone is welcome!
Click Here to Register
Acupuncture
MaryBeth Briano, our new practitioner, specializing in Japanese-style acupuncture, renowned for its gentle and precise techniques. Her holistic approach transcends symptom relief, prioritizing the delicate balance of the body’s energy. She offers her nuanced approach to address pain, stress, digestive issues, women’s health, sleep disorders, immune support and more. She also provides microneedling treatment for aesthetic purposes to help promote the production of collagen.
She is available on Fridays at the Center. Please call MaryBeth at 978-314-3216 to schedule an appointment.
Therapeutic Massage
Lisa Marie Anderson graduated with honors from CCRI's Therapeutic Massage Program. She believes in the therapeutic values and outcome of massage therapy and endeavors to created a peaceful, safe and relaxing space for her clients. She continues to regularly take education classes to better her techniques and massage style. Call Lisa Marie at 401-895-0817.
Dermot Hayes’s massages always include at least one or all of these modalities, body stretching, hot stones, CBD spot treatment, and cupping. Dermot has 10 years experience. He is intuitive and passionate about helping others and is committed to providing personalized care and a creative warm welcoming atmosphere. Call Dermot at 970-708-5126.
Sue Vandal is a resident of Little Compton and is a recent graduate of the CCRI Massage Therapy program. In addition to her degree she is certified in hospital based oncology massage and did training at Roger Williams Hospital. Sue feels that massage is something she needed to be a part of and share with others. (Sue is currently on leave from the center)
adult wellness clinic
Operated by Nan Haffenreffer, Sponsored by Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice
The last Thursday of the month from 11:00am-12:00pm
Nan checks blood pressure, gives vitamin B-12 shots and discusses individual health questions
Podiatry Clinic
Offered by Alan Lechan, D.P.M.
Dr. Alan Lechan received his degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and did a Residency at the Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, MA. He has been a valued and convenient resource to the Little Compton and surrounding communities for over thirty years.
The last Thursday of the month from 10:00am-2:00pm
By appointment only: please call (508) 679-6169