Gateway Regional Arts Center to Launch Gateway to Well-being Program

On March 1st, 2024, the Gateway Regional Arts Center will be launching its “Gateway to Well-being” Program, sponsored by grant dollars from CHI St. Joseph Health. On February 12th at 12:30pm, St. Joseph Mt. Sterling’s senior administration presented a check for $16,881 to The Gateway Regional Arts Center. “These two nonprofit organizations lead with compassion, and we are proud to support their ongoing efforts to make our community a healthier place,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling. “We look forward to seeing the DuBois Community Center and the Gateway Regional Arts Center further their commitment to the Montgomery County area.

Through a grant from CHI St. Joseph, and stemming from numerous studies that prove the fine arts are beneficial to mental and physical health, we will now be providing two free classes a week at our facility. Also, we will hold two free classes a month in different locations in the community. The classes at the Arts Center will be focused on physical movement, beginner level yoga and zumba classes. While the classes in satellite locations will be focused on creativity and socialization. This program is designed to get people out of the house, to socialize with others in their community, to stretch their creative muscles, and get them moving. It is open to all, at no cost.