UPCOMING HEALTH EVENTS

Here, you’ll see the return of some in-person health events as well as virtual events hosted by Bergen County’s area hospitals. Make sure to register for in-person and/or virtual events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proactive measures are being taken.

Drumming is wonderful way to take care of yourself, as well as lessen feelings of burnout and fatigue. Come and explore a new/old way of having fun while reducing stress. Bring your own drum or instruments. This adult-only drumming circle is scheduled for every second Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at The Valley Center For Health and Wellness, located at 1400 MacArthur Boulevard in Mahwah. To register or for more information, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 or visit ValleyHealth.com/Events. Please note: In-person attendees must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask.

On Wednesdays from 9:15-10 a.m. join Danielle Fabrizio, MS, CHES for the Mommy & Me Walking Group. Walk as a community of moms connecting and supporting each other at Westvale Park, Westwood. For additional information and questions, email Thrive@valleyhealth.com.

Now in its 41st year, Closter’s Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K & Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run will be held on its traditional Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Both events will be held on Sept. 4. The Closter 5K, which is a USATF Certified 5K Course, is the oldest 5K in the Northern Valley. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl. com/2p9bpw5t.

The Paramus Health Department is pleased to announce their first ever, Paramus Walks program. Throw on a pair of walking sneakers and get moving with them this fall. The first walk will be Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus. For more information, email Isabel at Ideleon@ValleyHealth.com.

Valley Walks, a weekly walk with a doctor, will kick off on Sept. 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Veterans Field in Ridgewood. A complementary T-shirt will be provided to those who register and attend the first session. To register for a walk, visit ValleyHealth.com/ValleyWalks or call 201-634-5341. Registration requested; walk-ins welcome. Learn how to make healthier snack choices for your kids on Sept. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. virtually. Join an integrative medicine nutritionist to find out what goes into the trendiest kids’ snacks on the market, discover which brands use high-quality ingredients to benefit overall health and learn how after-school snack time can make or break the day for kids and parents alike. Register here: https://tinyurl. com/bdzf9mde.

Lace up your sneakers; the Haworth 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Sept. 17. In the spring of 2009, a small group of committed volunteers created the Haworth Road Runners’ Association (HRRA) with the dream of bringing a 5K race back to Haworth. They wanted Haworth, with its picturesque streets, small hometown feel and vibrant community spirit, to be the star of this 3.1-mile journey. And in the process of showcasing this small enclave nestled in northern Bergen County, they wanted to give back to the very same community that enriches and protects the lives of its residents and the surrounding communities. Learn more or register by visiting https:// runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Haworth/Haworth5K2.

Losing weight is difficult, but the weight loss surgery team at Pascack Valley Medical Center is here to help. Join them from the comfort of your own home through their online webinar now offered on weekends. Learn about options for safe, reliable weight control from their supportive team of bariatric healthcare professionals who understand your struggle and will be there beside you long term. Please note that the information presented at this event is specific to the hospital and participating surgeons. The Weight Loss Surgery Webinar will be held on Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register here: https:// tinyurl.com/5bys8u4z.

Meal Planning 101 will be held in-person and virtually on Sept. 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Valley Center for Health and Wellness, 1400 MacArthur Boulevard, Mahwah. This workshop will offer tips for making healthy meal planning approachable and doable and demonstrate a healthy recipe that’s easy enough for a busy weeknight. A special emphasis will be put on nutrition recommendations for breast cancer risk reduction. Those attending in-person must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2kx4x33v for more information or to register.

Enjoy a discussion on Standing Tall To Prevent Falls on Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at Hackensack Meridian Health Fitness & Wellness, 87 Route 17, North Maywood.

Adiscussion on men’s health with focus being prostate cancer will be held on Sept. 22 from 12-1 p.m. at the Wyckoff YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff. The speaker will be Dr. Nitin Yerram.

Walk to break the silence on ovarian cancer at the First Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Walk, scheduled for Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at The Luckow Pavilion, 1 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus. This event will take place rain or shine. Family, friends and pets are welcome. Education and resources will be available for anyone who has questions about ovarian cancer. Also, there will be an opportunity to meet with physicians and healthcare staff. Light refreshments will be available. A fleece will be given to one of the first 75 people to register. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/447tapp3.

The 44th Annual Jack McKeown Memorial Ramsey Run will feature 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer races. The Sept. 24 event beings at the municipal pool on East Oak Street. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/3wxd94cj.

Join on Oct. 13 from 12-1 p.m. for a lecture on understanding cardiac functions and the different types of heart failure. In addition, current medication and therapies for treatment and advanced options for patients who do not respond to traditional management will be discussed. The lecture will be held at the Wyckoff YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff.

Participate in the Woodcliff Lake’s 36 annual Run for Education on paved, USATF certified course with tree-lined residential streets with water stops and posted mile markers. A 10K, 5K and Fun Run will take place on Oct. 16. All proceeds go directly back to the local schools. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/9je4cwhu.

Join a pediatric allergist on Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. to learn the safest ways to introduce foods and how to respond if you think your child may have a food allergy. The virtual meeting link will be sent to you in the confirmation email and the reminder email. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3auam4xv.