ON THE RIVER AT 801 SOPHIA STREET IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Jesus called the twelve together…and sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal
Pictured above are members of the Community Wellness Coalition at the "Aging in Place" seminar that the coalition sponsored during November 2012: Mrs. Brenda Ford of Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site); Minister Twanna Gray of Mt. Zion Cathedral; Ms. Valerie Hopson-Bell, seminar presenter from Eldercare Connections LLC; Mrs. Rosa Logan of Grace Redemption Church; Mrs. Marva Moore, coalition convener from Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site); Mrs. Janice Davies of Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site); and Ms. Gearlette Rowe, representing the Mayfield Civic Association and also a member of Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site).
Technology workshop for the retired and inspired
In March 2015, the Community Wellness Coalition, assisted by the National Society of Black Engineers Region II, Potomac River Professionals Chapter, offered a technology workshop at Shiloh Old Site for the retired and the inspired. Shiloh Old Site's Technology Committee also assisted. It was a chance for the participants to ask questions, learn new techniques, and better understand the ways in which technology can open doors to a healthier and more vibrant life. Some of the participants are shown in the photo above.
Technology workshop for the retired and inspired
In March 2015, the Community Wellness Coalition, assisted by the National Society of Black Engineers Region II, Potomac River Professionals Chapter, offered a technology workshop at Shiloh Old Site for the retired and the inspired. Shiloh Old Site's Technology Committee also assisted. It was a chance for the participants to ask questions, learn new techniques, and better understand the ways in which technology can open doors to a healthier and more vibrant life. In the photo above, Roland Moore (center) offers a suggestion to Will Sinkler (right) while Georgia Nurse (left) listens.
Technology workshop for the retired and inspired
In March 2015, the Community Wellness Coalition, assisted by the National Society of Black Engineers Region II, Potomac River Professionals Chapter, offered a technology workshop at Shiloh Old Site for the retired and the inspired. Shiloh Old Site's Technology Committee also assisted. It was a chance for the participants to ask questions, learn new techniques, and better understand the ways in which technology can open doors to a healthier and more vibrant life. Some of the participants are shown in the photo above.
Technology workshop for the retired and inspired
In March 2015, the Community Wellness Coalition, assisted by the National Society of Black Engineers Region II, Potomac River Professionals Chapter, offered a technology workshop at Shiloh Old Site for the retired and the inspired. Shiloh Old Site's Technology Committee also assisted. It was a chance for the participants to ask questions, learn new techniques, and better understand the ways in which technology can open doors to a healthier and more vibrant life. In the photo above, Marcus Hill and Janice Davies explore the best ways to use a tablet computer.
Technology workshop for the retired and inspired
In March 2015, the Community Wellness Coalition, assisted by the National Society of Black Engineers Region II, Potomac River Professionals Chapter, offered a technology workshop at Shiloh Old Site for the retired and the inspired. Shiloh Old Site's Technology Committee also assisted. It was a chance for the participants to ask questions, learn new techniques, and better understand the ways in which technology can open doors to a healthier and more vibrant life. Some of the participants are shown in the photo above.
Technology workshop for the retired and inspired
In March 2015, the Community Wellness Coalition, assisted by the National Society of Black Engineers Region II, Potomac River Professionals Chapter, offered a technology workshop at Shiloh Old Site for the retired and the inspired. Shiloh Old Site's Technology Committee also assisted. It was a chance for the participants to ask questions, learn new techniques, and better understand the ways in which technology can open doors to a healthier and more vibrant life. In the photo above, Reggie Lucas, a member of Shiloh Old Site, discusses a question with one of the worskshop leaders.
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Community Wellness Coalition
The coalition's origin
The coalition was originally known as the Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) Wellness Center. It was created to expand the health and welfare efforts of the church's Home Missions Committee. The Wellness Center emphasized healthy life styles within families and the community. A grant from the Mary Washington Foundation was one of the major sources of funding for those early initiatives.
Later, additional churches and community groups joined the effort, and the name was accordingly changed to the Community Wellness Coalition. Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) continues to play a major role with the other coalition partners.
Wellness and prevention for all ages
The Community Wellness Coalition stresses wellness and prevention, The coalition provides educational sessions plus activities to advance these goals.
During 2013, the coalition focused on awareness programs designed to benefit our community's children, teens, adults, and seniors. The coalition also continued to participate in the "Buddy Program" at local schools.
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Obesity and health
During 2013, the coalition also directed some of its efforts toward one of the major problems affecting our health today: obesity.
Some of the activities associated with conquering childhood obesity include understanding food labels, making healthy choices, identifying hidden sugars in foods, the relationship between physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight, the relationship between food and disease, cooking healthy meals in 45 minutes or less, and the relationship between a healthy state of mind and weight, plus an exercise program. (Turn off the television, computers, and games—and "let's move!")
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Some things everyone should know
The Community Wellness Coalition recommends that everyone know their fasting glucose levels, cholesterol (HDL & LDL), blood pressure, and family history of medical diseases.
>> Coalition partners
Arm of the Lord Ministries, Faith & Power Ministries, Grace Redemption Church, Mt. Zion Cathedral, Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), Mayfield Civic Association
>> Committee meetings
First Thursday of each month at 12 noon in the library at Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site)
>> Convener
Marva L. Moore of Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), whom you can reach by phone at 540.693.5515 or 301.346.2270 or by e-mail at this address: wellness@shiloholdsite.org
Resources
Come to a program on "Adverse Childhood Experiences" on April 6
Shiloh Old Site's own Community Wellness Coalition, along with the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, is offering a free training program on "Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences," from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
The program will help participants understand and respond to the ways in which abuse or neglect in childhood can increase mental and physical health challenges later in life.
The program will include a free lunch. All are welcome, but advance registration is encouraged. The program will be especially beneficial to school administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, grandparents, ministers, youth leaders—and anyone who cares deeply about this issue.
To aid in planning enough food for the lunch, please sign up if possible on the sign-up sheet in the lobby at Shiloh Old Site. Or contact Marva Moore by email or by phone at 301.346.2270.
The Community Wellness Coalition was originally founded by Shiloh Old Site. The coalition's other partners include Arm of the Lord Ministries, Faith and Power Ministries, Grace Redemption Church, Hazel Hill Apartment Complex, the Mayfield Civic Association, and Mt. Zion Cathedral.
Photo albums
View photos from our 2015 youth golf camp
This past summer, our Community Wellness Coalition once again offered its summer golf camp for youth ages 6 through 17. The camp ran for 2-1/2 hours each morning, and it was offered on two different weeks during the summer.
You can view an album of photos taken during the camp by clicking here.
Helpful reading
High blood pressure in children (age 3 and up)
// Click here to view a report on some of the things that can be done to counteract and also prevent high blood pressure in children, including a report on an educational effort undertaken by the Community Wellness Coalition during the summer of 2013.
Colon cancer and African Americans
// Click here to view Colon cancer screening and African Americans (an easy-reading summary of key facts by Dr. Allan Hardy)
