Garden Club Meeting to Feature Talk on Strength Training for Gardening

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Wellington Garden Club (WGC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the Wellington Community Center, at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The meeting will feature a presentation at 10:00 AM on strength training and injury prevention for gardeners by David Valdes, physical therapist with Saylor Physical Therapy in Wellington.

As a licensed physical therapy practitioner, Valdes has extensive experience in diverse healthcare settings and offers unparalleled 1-on-1 quality-based care. His expertise extends from treating weekend warriors and athletes to aiding stroke victims on their road to recovery. With a deep passion for functional biomechanics, he advocates for injury prevention through proper techniques. His ultimate goal is to empower individuals with knowledge to remain injury-free. He will share his insights with gardening enthusiasts, enlightening them on the importance of strength training for their favorite hobby.

The community is invited to join the club for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Visitors are asked to check in at the guest table. To reserve a spot, contact Carol Ralph at: [email protected].

Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, and landscape design; and to promoting conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and youth education. For more information: www.wellingtongardenclub.org.