SAWC December Meeting

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12/21/2017 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

SAWC December Meeting

305 West Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States
Address: 305 West Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States

The Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC), will be meeting Thursday (12/21) for their December coalition meeting. Meeting is at 5:30 pm in Room 108 of the Old Middle School (305 W Elizabeth St). At this month’s meeting we will be joined by Kathy Walz, Behavioral Health Navigator from St Joseph Mercy Hospital who will be presenting on tips and tricks to avoid holiday stress. We also will have healthy holiday treats to pass during the presentation. All are welcome!

Ashley Tomasi, MPH

Coalition Coordinator

5 Healthy Towns Foundation

www.5healthytowns.org

734-433-4599

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