This month's highlights
Understanding Supplements: The Essentials
Are supplements and vitamins essential, or can a balanced diet meet all your needs? With so many options out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Join us as we explore the science behind supplements, their benefits, and potential risks to help you make informed choices.
Understanding Supplements: The Essentials
Oct 14, 2026 01:30 PM ET Zoom
(Virtual Event)
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Foods for Happy Hormones
The foods we eat play a key role in mood, stress, and hormone balance. In this expert-led seminar, discover which foods to prioritize to support hormone production, reduce stress, and enhance your mood.
Foods for Happy Hormones
Oct 23, 2026 01:30 PM ET Zoom
(Virtual Event)
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Meet this Month's Wellness Instructors:
Ellie McNamara Hunter, MS, RDN—Understanding Supplements: The Essentials
with Ellie Hunter Nutrition
Ellie Hunter is a board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) based in Fairfield County, CT. She advocates for health through wholesome foods and believes wellness begins with what you eat!
Ellie earned her M.S. in Nutrition from Hunter College, School of Urban Public Health in New York City. She completed her clinical dietetic internship and supervised practice hours through Sodexo. Ellie holds a B.A. in Economics and Religion from Barnard College, Columbia University. She is also a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Greater Dietetics Association of New York and the Connecticut Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Ellie works as a Health Coach with Marino Wellness, providing a range of corporate nutrition and wellness services. Additionally, she serves patients on the inpatient clinical side at Greenwich Hospital and offers outpatient nutrition counseling for Constellation Health Services.
Jessica Reynolds, MPH, RDN, LD, CWPC—Foods for Happy Hormones
Jessica is an experienced nutrition & well-being professional with 9 years of experience in health and wellness program development, program management and health education. Using a whole-person approach, she yearns to equitably help the working population achieve optimum health and fulfillment through physical and mental wellbeing interventions.
Additional Upcoming Events
Lunch and Learn Series: Cents and Clarity Budgeting & Money Management (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 14 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT-Zoom 
Good money management is about having a system you trust. This friendly session covers the financial basics. You will learn to track cash flow, spot spending patterns, and build an emergency fund from zero. We also share a holistic guide to investing, including compound interest, risk tolerance, retirement accounts (401k/IRA), and stocks and bonds.
Participants will:
- Learn the basics of building a personal budget income, expenses, and savings goals in one place
- Start spotting spending patterns that quietly add up Leave with a simple plan for starting or growing an emergency fund,
- A book to keep the momentum going
- understand how
PACE & PRESENCE: A Meditative Experience - Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Saturday, November 7, 2026 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT - Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Step into a sanctuary where time slows down for a deeply refreshing, meditative guided walk. Unplug, breathe deep, and reconnect with yourself while uncovering the rich, living history of the land beneath your feet. Along the trails, you will move gently, pause to reflect, and share space with others using short writing prompts to anchor each moment.
Participants will:
- Apply simple mindfulness techniques to ground yourself in the present moment, even during high-pressure days
- Recognize how shifting your physical pace can shift your mental and emotional pace
- Use reflective writing and shared conversation to process thoughts and build connection with others
- Carry forward at least one practice for staying present amid a demanding schedule
VITALHEALTH PARTICIPANTS ONLY
We’re excited to introduce a fantastic new resource for your well-being: Marino Wellness’ On-Demand Content Library!
This library offers 30 rotating, professionally-produced videos (3–15 minutes each) covering things like mindfulness practices, movement activities, or strategies for personal and professional growth, this collection has something for everyone.
Here’s how to access:
- Visit/Bookmark: www.MarinoWellness.com/contentlibrary (passcode needed—please contact Aziza Rush for the passcode)
- Learn More: Intro Video Clip, 1-Page Flyer
Be sure to utilize this resource and invest in your health!