Dignity Works Here, Inc 

 at Rockland Community College

 Project ELEVATE

Project ELEVATE at RCC - click to see class description

This community class will focus on developing independent skills as it related to personal food preparation and wellness activities.  Participants will have the opportunity to participate in mindfulness and gentle exercise activites,  develop a balanced meal plan, create shopping lists, purchased food items and prepare meals.  In addition,  the participants will explore the inner working of a restaurant with an emphasis on teamwork and communciation.  A strong emphasis will be placed on safety in the kitchen, which will include safe use of knives, personal hygiene, sanitation practices,  and the proper use of kitchen applicances.

photo credit: Stacey B. Orzell