ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, 540 New York Ave., has announced its roster of healthy-holidays and wellness events. All programs are free, open to the public, held at the store and do not require advance registration unless otherwise noted.
Julie Harrington, R.D., instore registered dietitian, leads each program and provides easy-to-implement nutrition and wellness advice.
• Walking Club – Join this weekly club for a one-mile trek through the store on Thursdays, Dec. 11 and 18, starting at 8 a.m. at the Dietitian’s Corner.
Membership cards and prizes are awarded to all participants.
• Julie’s Produce Pick – Harrington will mix the week’s produce pick into a delicious new dish on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. Stop by for samples and recipe cards.
• Healthy Freezer Finds – Drop by the Dietitian’s Corner on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for samplings of ShopRite’s wide variety of nutritious items in the frozen food section.
• Healthy Holiday Brunch – Participants learn how to prepare a healthy brunch Monday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m. Space is limited, and registration is required.
LiveRight with ShopRite Kids’ Day Cooking Class – Youngsters ages 6 and up can create and try new things while preparing a simple, healthy snack on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 11 a.m. to noon. Space is limited, and registration is required.
“Soup-er” Sunday – As the temperatures dips, warm up with satisfying soup recipes on Dec. 21, from noon to 2 p.m.
ShopRite’s dietitians can serve as guest speakers/instructors at wellness events hosted by local organizations. For more information or to pre-register for a program, contact Harrington at 201- 419-9154 or email Julie.harrington@wakefern.com.
