Chronic Disease Management (CDMP) Classes
Join us for an engaging series of health education classes covering two vital areas: disease prevention and fitness. Learn how to prevent and manage chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer, and cognitive disorders through practical strategies and lifestyle changes. Additionally, discover fitness tips and exercises tailored to support overall health and well-being. These interactive online sessions feature lectures, discussions, videos, and demonstrations, providing valuable tools to help you lead a healthier, more active life.
Classes are held via Zoom. Call (240) 777-1833 to register or learn more.
February 2025 Classes

Health and Nutrition (Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle) class
- Mondays at 6pm
Learn how to reduce and eliminate inflammation through a plant-based diet and watch live cooking demonstrations featuring flavorful, easy-to-recreate recipes that address common health concerns. AAHP’s nutritionist will discuss how food impacts overall health improve health and offer practical tips for shopping, meal planning, and preparing satisfying dishes that support long-term wellness. Discover how a delicious, anti-inflammatory lifestyle can help you feel vibrant and strong!

Health and Nutrition (Plant-Based Foods)
- Thursdays at 1pm
Discover the foundations of vegan nutrition and watch live cooking demonstrations that show you how to make healthy, delicious plant-based meals. This class covers the essentials of a vegan diet, including easy recipes, shopping tips, and meal planning strategies. Perfect for anyone interested in starting a vegan lifestyle or adding more plant-based foods to their diet.

Take Control of Your Health I and II: Various Topics
- Wednesdays at 6pm
- Thursdays at 6pm
Learn how to take charge of your health in this informative class focused on wellness concerns common in the African American community. Get practical tips for nutrition, fitness, and mental wellness to help prevent and manage chronic conditions. Our health experts share strategies for healthy eating, stress management, and starting an exercise routine. Leave with knowledge and simple steps to improve your overall health and quality of life.

Health and Fitness: Low-Impact Exercise
- Thursdays at 11:30am
Join us for a gentle yet effective workout designed to improve your health without stressing your joints. Our certified instructor guides you through easy-to-follow movements that help prevent and manage stress and other chronic conditions. Ideal for beginners, seniors, or anyone looking for a safer way to stay active and support their overall health, this class focuses on on building strength, improving balance, and increasing flexibility at your own pace.

Health and Fitness: Yoga
- Wednesdays at 10am
Discover the healing power of yoga in this beginner-friendly class that goes beyond basic stretching. Learn gentle movements and breathing techniques that help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and support overall health. Our experienced instructor will show you how regular yoga practice can help prevent and manage chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and other health concerns. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class offers practical tools to improve your flexibility, reduce stress, and enhance your well-being.

Health and Fitness: Zumba
- Fridays at 11am
Get energized with this fun, 30-minute Zumba class that turns exercise into a dance party you can enjoy from home! Our trained instructors guide you through lively, mid-impact dance moves that get your heart pumping and muscles moving. Learn how regular physical activity helps prevent and manage chronic health conditions while dancing to upbeat rhythms that make fitness feel effortless.

Health and Fitness: Tai Chi
- Saturdays at 9am
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is renowned for its health benefits, including improving balance, flexibility, and muscle strength, and for its effectiveness in reducing stress and anxiety. This self-paced, gentle exercise combines deep breathing and slow movements, making it a form of moving meditation that enhances both mental and physical well-being.