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Pennington Biomedical Research Center-Farmers Market

6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Perkins Road Community Park Walking Trail

7122 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Perkins Road Community Park Zumba

7122 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Pineville Recreational Park and Walking Trail

2450 Highway 28 East, Pineville, LA 71360

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Pink Crusade Breast Cancer Group Meeting

701 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663

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Pointe Coupee Nutrition Program

350 Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 70760

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Pointe Coupee/New Road Walking Trail

1200 Major Parkway, New Roads, LA 70760

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Pop Up Yoga Class at Java Square

103 West Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Pop’s Produce

6662 Vardaman Road, Keithville, LA 71047

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Port Hudson Organics CSA

1340 Plains Port Hudson, Zachary, LA 70791

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Pre and Post-Partum Breastfeeding Education

12080 Marston Street, Clinton, LA 70722

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Prenatal & Breastfeeding Classes

433 Plaza Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427

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Pure Barre at Northlake Nature

23135 Highway 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448

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Qigong

1112 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

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Quit Smoking For Good!

865 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104

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Quit Smoking Help

1701 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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Quit With Us, Louisiana Youth Support Program

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R. L. Cook Park

2800 Kavanaugh Road, Ruston, LA 71270

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Rapides Regional Medical Center Breastfeeding Classes

211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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Rapides Regional Medical Center Diabetes Management Classes

211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center-Farmers Market

Red Stick Farmers mission is to build a healthy and strong local food system; to increase sustainability of independent local farmers, fishers and food producers; and to foster stewardship of land and community through public markets. Open year-round on Thursdays from 8:00AM-12:00PM.

6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Perkins Road Community Park Walking Trail

Perkins Road Community Park is BREC’s “Extreme Sports Park” and has many options for physical fitness for the whole family. Perkins Road Community Park amenities include the skate park and BMX Raceway, a rock climbing wall, a community playground, skating and biking trails, tennis courts and a 1/2 mile walking trail.

7122 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Perkins Road Community Park Zumba

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow aerobic moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that is energizing.  Participants must be 16 years and older.  Fee:  $30 per month (2 classes per week) Class Schedule: Zumba 1 – Every Monday and Wednesday (6:00-7:00 p.m.) Zumba 2 – Every Tuesday and Thursday (6:00-7:00 p.m.)

7122 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Cost: 30.00
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Pineville Recreational Park and Walking Trail

The City of Pineville offers a free recreational park that is open to the public.  The park features a playground, walking trail and splash pad.  The park is open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Local residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free resource for physical activity!

2450 Highway 28 East, Pineville, LA 71360
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Pink Crusade Breast Cancer Group Meeting

The West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) hosts the Pink Crusade Breast Cancer Support Group.  This support group meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the WCCH Board Room. Attendees will be provided with answers to questions about breast cancer and will receive support through the multiple different aspects of their disease. …

701 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
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Pointe Coupee Nutrition Program

The Pointe Coupee Nutrition Program provides a complete education/training experience based on the needs of the patient and the recommendations of the physician.  Medical Nutrition Therapy Services consider the needs of patients with chronic disease like diabetes, renal impairment and heart disease.   Services include weight management for adults and pediatrics, blood pressure management, cholesterol management, healthy …

350 Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 70760
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Pointe Coupee/New Road Walking Trail

Enjoy a 1-mile walking trail which starts behind the Civic Center. There are also tennis and basketball court facilities available for use. The walking trail and additional facilities are available for use from 8:00 a.m. – sunset each day.

1200 Major Parkway, New Roads, LA 70760
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Pop’s Produce

Pop’s Produce offers fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables from May to October.  Pop’s Produce is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Fresh fruits and vegetables are a great source of nutrition for your family! Directions:  In Keithville, turn west off Hwy. 171 onto Stonewall-Preston …

6662 Vardaman Road, Keithville, LA 71047

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Port Hudson Organics CSA

This CSA is located in Zachary, LA. They have been a CSA for 4 years and grow and sell vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The price listed of $38 is a weekly price for the basket. They are an organic farm that allows members to come pick up the baskets on Saturday mornings during the season. The members …

1340 Plains Port Hudson, Zachary, LA 70791
Cost: $38
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Pre and Post-Partum Breastfeeding Education

The East Feliciana Parish Health Unit offers free breastfeeding education and support to women before and after pregnancy.  Clients will be given education on nutrition and breastfeeding for during pregnancy and post-partum.  Clients who qualify for the WIC program will receive these services for free.  All others will pay according to a sliding fee scale.  …

12080 Marston Street, Clinton, LA 70722
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Prenatal & Breastfeeding Classes

Our Lady of Angels offers a free prenatal and breastfeeding class that meets on the second Wednesday of each month.  Their experienced educators have the high credentials to teach childbirth and breastfeeding.  All of their classes are highly interactive to help expectant moms and family members practice newly learned skills.

433 Plaza Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
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Pure Barre at Northlake Nature

Join us for a fun and effective workout that combines strengthening and stretching exercises at the Northlake Nature Center.  Using the pavilion hand rails as a ballet barre, this class offers motivating music and an inspiring atmosphere!  Pure Barre is an intense, athletic workout renowned for burning fat, lengthening muscles, and toning thighs, arms, abs and seats in …

23135 Highway 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448
Cost: 5
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Qigong

Join us for Qigong! Qigong is a moving meditation, coordinating flowing movement, deep breathing, and a meditative state of mind. Offered virtually every Friday at 10:00 am. Register online at https://www.sttammanylibrary.org/.

1112 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433
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Quit Smoking For Good!

Martin Luther King Health Center and Pharmacy offers smoking cessation education and aids to help you “Quit Smoking for Good!”  Check out the website or call to get details on the next available class. 

865 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
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Quit Smoking Help

The Louisiana Tobacco Control Initiative provides free, evidence-based smoking cessation services at Lake Charles Memorial Health System. Designated staff member, JoAnn Brooks, NCTTP, offers several quit smoking options for patients and employees, including: Individual face-to-face behavioral counseling; sessions upon requet Group behavioral counseling; classes held several times a month Referral to the state’s Quitline for …

1701 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Quit With Us, Louisiana Youth Support Program

The Youth Support Program through Quit With Us, Louisiana is a behavioral support service tailored to fit young tobacco users’ needs and unique challenges. Participants will receive 10 interactive telephone or web coaching sessions conducted by the same quit coach trained in youth support. For more information, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Quit With Us, Louisiana.

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R. L. Cook Park

R. L. Cook Park consists of approximately 28 acres of wooded and open terrain, and is a popular location for walkers. Paved Parking All-weather walking trail:  Inner loop = 1/4 mile (4 loops = 1 mile)/Outer loop = 4/10 mile (2 1/2 loops = 1 mile) Pavilion with restrooms (available for reservations) Gazebo Single-table shelter …

2800 Kavanaugh Road, Ruston, LA 71270
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