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Cape May Court House, NJ – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) program offers a variety of presentations on living a healthy, active lifestyle for overall wellness. Programs are offered at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, virtually and at other locations in the County. FCHS partners with organizations to bring their classes to a variety of locations in Cape May County such as the Lunch and Learn Series offered on-line and at the Ocean City Library.
In 2025, FCHS expanded its community outreach by offering free monthly wellness programs at the County’s Senior Centers in Lower Township, North Wildwood, and Upper Township. Anneliese Kuemmerle, MS, RDN, FCHS Program Associate II, teaches the classes at the senior centers. This year, topics included physical activity guidelines, adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet, ways to eat healthy on a budget, and most recently plating up pumpkins, part of the eating seasonally easily series. The October 29 program, attended by approximately 35 seniors, focused on the health benefits of pumpkins.
Kuemmerle is excited about the programs at the senor centers. She said, “We bring information to senior residents to help them stay healthy as they age focusing on things that are easy and accessible.” “The seniors participating are also encouraged to share ideas as the program works to foster socialization – an important component of overall wellness,” added Kuemmerle. The program also teaches the importance of self-care and provides food safety tips, importance of maintaining bone health and more.
Chris Zellers, MPP, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor oversees FCHS programs in Cape May County. Zellers and Kuemmerle work together to educate the community on wellness, nutrition, and fitness. Zellers has extensive experience collaborating with partners to create healthy food environments in the areas of Policy, Systems and Environmental Change. In addition to community health policies, FCHS educates residents on topics to improve their overall health and prevent chronic disease with a holistic approach to a well-lived quality lifestyle that includes physical activity, a nutrient-dense diet, and quality sleep.
If you are interested in attending a class or for more information about FCHS programs, call 609-465-5115, ext. 3609.
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The Department of Family and Community Health Sciences promotes health and wellness through education, research, and collaboration with outreach in food, nutrition, and healthy Lifestyles. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County educational programs are offered to all without regard to race, religion, color, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
