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Personality, Health, and Happiness
Oak RoomIn this Lunch and Learn, world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. C. Robert Cloninger, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis and Director of the Anthropedia Institute, will describe how to recognize and cultivate personality traits that help us to live more healthy, satisfying, and meaningful lives. Using the Temperament and Character Inventory, which he developed, he will identify how the way we learned to adapt to life’s challenges and opportunities affects our physical, mental, and social well-being.
Spring Marketplace
AtriumCome to the atrium to shop for fresh spring gifts from a variety of local St. Louis vendors! A portion of all proceeds will go to the Anthropedia Foundation to support their programs and the work they do in the community. Vendors will feature unique items including designer clothing, handmade furniture, luxury skincare, stylish handbags, and elegant accessories.
Sip ‘n Mixed Media
CaféTake inspiration from St. Louis Art Museum’s Art in Bloom celebration. Maria Ojascastro, Art for Well-Being instructor, will have textured papers, gelli printing plates, paint, and more to help you create artwork inspired by flowers and fine art. Both novice and experienced artists will enjoy stretching their creativity in this mixed media art workshop. Kombucha, tea, and wine will be available, along with light snacks and refreshments.
Virtual Art Studio
Both shy and experienced artists are invited to express themselves with color and texture while learning non-figurative painting. Art for Well-Being instructor Maria Ojascastro will teach you how to blend acrylic paint to create secondary and tertiary colors. Then she will challenge you to experiment with a palette knife, plastic fork, and aluminum foil to create a non-figurative painting inspired by the work of Amy Sillman. Enjoy 90 minutes of creativity to exercise your brain and boost your mood while receiving personalized instruction.
Mammography Screening
All PALM members ages 40 and older and their guests are invited to schedule a mammography screening with the Siteman Cancer Center Mammography Van, which will be parked in the PALM Health parking lot on October 6. The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine offers mammograms at no cost to women who qualify. Funding is provided by Susan G. Komen® Missouri. The Mammography Van follows all CDC safety precautions regarding COVID-19 to ensure members stay safe.
Achieving Calmness through the Heart-Mind Connection
Stress and emotions impact the heart, but the reverse is also true. Your body has the inherent power to calm down your mind when you are tense. In this webinar, cardiologist Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra discusses stress and the connection between the heart and mind. She will also address how you can tap into the heart-mind connection when you are in a state of stress.
PALM Health’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate with us! PALM opened its doors five years ago and since then we have grown into an incredible community. We’re celebrating all week long with free giveaways to members, fun posts on social media, and special anniversary merchandise. Keep an eye out each day for new surprises and exclusive offers to enjoy in honor of five years of well-being!
Two Outdoor Class Events
Double the classes, double the fun! Join us in the PALM parking lot for one or both mask-free outdoor classes, weather permitting. We’ll have Cardio and Strength Interval Training at 10:15am and Active Stretch at 11:30am with Jessica Dycus. Each outdoor class event will include special surprise giveaways, energizing music, and an atmosphere of community and fun. Class size is limited to 15 participants, so sign up soon!
AUDRA Pop-Up
Come to the PALM atrium to shop the newest arrivals from AUDRA, a St. Louis-based women’s luxury fashion brand. Mingle and be custom-fitted by owner and creative director Audra Noyes. AUDRA creates effortless, alluring clothing that balances fashion and function for your dynamic lifestyle. Each piece is made in New York City at women-owned factories and is produced in limited quantities to ensure their customers receive the highest quality clothing.
Tips to Be an Empowered Patient
You know your health is important, but so is the relationship you have with the person in charge of overseeing your health: your doctor. At PALM Health, your physician wants to develop a beneficial partnership with you to help you get the most out of your medical appointments. What questions should you be asking your doctor about your health? What can you do to prepare for your annual preventive visit? In this webinar, nurse practitioner Amanda Peregrin will address questions such as these and provide practical tips to help you become an empowered patient.
Shop at The Vault Luxury Resale
Shop for designer jewelry, handbags, clothing, and accessories at The Vault Luxury Resale, a powerhouse for luxury resale and nationally recognized as one of the preeminent designer resale shops in the country. The Vault’s curated selection is as diverse as their clientele: celebrities, stylists, moms, movers-and-shakers, and everyday women all looking for something exceptional. Wine and appetizers will be available, and the PALM Health Café will provide their famous paleo brownies as a sweet treat during this shopping event.