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Lunch and Lecture: End of Summer Blues

Coping with Stress and Anxiety
2026-09-01 12:00:00 2026-09-01 14:00:00 America/New_York Lunch and Lecture: End of Summer Blues Labor Day signals the end of summer and the start of fall activities which can increase anxiety and stress. Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Tuesday, September 01
12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Little Egg Harbor Branch

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Labor Day signals the end of summer and the start of fall activities which can increase anxiety and stress.

Learn from our experts about the different types of stress, effective coping skills and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Lunch will be provided at 12pm by Interfaith Health and Support Services, with the lecture presented by Hackensack Meridian Health following at 1pm.  Potential Allergens. Space is limited, please register.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Health & Wellness | General |

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Lunch and Lecture: End of Summer Blues - Coping with Stress and Anxiety
Tue, Sep 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Labor Day signals the end of summer and the start of fall activities which can increase anxiety and stress.
Rescheduled
Lunch and Lecture: End of Summer Blues - Coping with Stress and Anxiety
Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Tuesday, September 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Labor Day signals the end of summer and the start of fall activities which can increase anxiety and stress.
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