Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists Committed to helping each other improve health and wellness in a supportive, caring, and trusting environment As a response to the needs of a growing number of members of the congregation's for health and wellness services, Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists (SCUU) is offering a health and wellness program to its members. There has been a long history of health promotion by religious groups throughout the world. To meet the specific needs of our congregation, the SCUU Health and Wellness Project has been established for improving our span of quality, healthy life, decreasing the health disparity, and providing access to preventive care. This project is an outgrowth of the ministry of the SCUU congregation of Germantown, MD, and is shared with the surrounding community. It includes events and resources such as a health professionals resource list, support groups, caring committee, lecture series, annual health fairs, library, fitness events, and networking with community health and wellness resources. You will find more specific information through announcements, the bulletin board, the newsletter and the website. This project is free to all. Resource List The resource list includes professionals who are willing to share their knowledge and answer questions about their area of expertise. Discussion Group This group meets monthly to address specific topics of interest to the members of the congregation. Some of the subjects under discussion are fitness, weight loss, Lyme disease, stress reduction and nutrition. Fitness Events Weekly events such as hiking, biking and walking are part of the group efforts to improve fitness of the members.   Caring Committee The caring committee is a group of volunteers who are available to help fellow members in times of crisis or illness. See the list in the SCUU website or newsletter. Lecture Series Throughout the year there will be guest lectures on specific health and wellness topics. Examples are weight loss, Lyme disease, nutrition and children's hygiene. Annual Events There will be special events related to health and wellness such as a children's' health fair; watch for announcements. Library and Other Resources There is a library located in Sugarloaf House and a reading list on the website devoted to topics about health and wellness. Blood Pressure Clinics After service blood pressure checks are performed once or twice a month. Meet at the SCUU H&W bulletin board in the hospitality room after services.   Medical Equipment Bank The medical equipment bank has reusable equipment to share with others in the congregation. Bring these items to Sunday services. Networking Sharing community resources is done through announcements and bulletins posted on the bulletin board in the hospitality room. We can tap into resources offered by other churches, the local hospitals and police, fire and safety agencies. Feel free to suggest additional events for posting; contact the church office to have these posted. <<Back to SCUU Health & Wellness Home Page   Sponsored by Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists 16913 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874 301.540.0575 http://www.scuu.org