ShopRite of Wayne Hosts Health, Wellness Events Throughout April

ShopRite of Wayne is hosting a full roster of free health and wellness programming throughout April.

In-store dietician Natalie Nachef, M.S., R.D., will lead each of the LiveRight offerings and provide easy-to-implement nutrition and wellness advice at all the programs, which are open to the public and do not require advance registration, unless otherwise noted.

Friday, April 3 – Easter Treats, 12 – 2 p.m. Stop by the Wellness Center, where ShopRite’s in-store dietitian will have samples and recipes of a decadent, guilt-free dessert.

Monday, April 6 & 27 – Great Grains, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit the Wellness Center to learn about the vast health benefits of ancient grains and how to incorporate them into tasty recipes with ease.

Wednesday, April 8 – YMCA Lobby Lecture: Portion Control, 11:30 a.m. ShopRite’s registered dietitian will be at the Wayne YMCA to provide tips and insight on portion control and healthy eating. Contact the Wayne YMCA for more information at (973) 595-0100.

Thursday, April 9 – Kids’ Class at the Wayne Library, 4 p.m. Please note advance registration is required at www.waynepubliclibrary.org. ShopRite’s registered dietitian will be at the library for a fun-filled story and snack time. The Wayne Public Library is located at 461 Valley Road in Wayne.

Saturday, April 11 – YMCA Day at ShopRite, 12 – 4 p.m. Stop by the Wellness Center to see how the YMCA andShopRite are partnering to promote healthier lifestyles in the community. A representative of the Wayne YMCA will be at the store providing free passes to the Y as well as other giveaways.

Saturday, April 11 – Do the KIND Thing: KIND Sampling Event, 12 – 4 p.m. The KIND jeep will be parked outside of ShopRite of Wayne, providing free samples of KIND bars and details on its contest to win a trip to the Cayman Islands.

Monday, April 13 – Produce Pick, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ShopRite’s registered dietitian will be sampling a fresh snack from the Produce Department. Drop by to taste what’s in season and take home recipes too.

Friday, April 17 – Kids’ Class at the North Haledon Library, 3:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. Please call (973) 427-6213 to reserve a space. ShopRite’s registered dietitian will be at the library for a fun-filled story and snack time. The North Haledon Library is located at 129 Overlook Avenue in North Haledon.

Monday, April 20 – All About Herbs, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stop by the Wellness Center to pick up some tips on how to incorporate fresh herbs into recipes.

Sunday, April 26 – LiveRight with ShopRite Kids’ Day, 1 p.m. Space is limited and pre-registration at the Wellness Center or Customer Service is required. Bring the little chefs to ShopRite for this fun, hands-on cooking class. Youngsters will create a healthy snack and enjoy samples too.

For more information or to pre-register for a program, contact ShopRite of Wayne’s Natalie Nachef, M.S., R.D., at (201) 419-9165 or email Natalie.nachef@wakefern.com.