Minges Wellness Center

10/17/2025

The Minges Wellness Center staff would like to congratulate Jerry Leatherwood on completing 50 sessions with the Punching Through Parkinson's program! Jerry is a hard worker who is up for any challenge and always works hard. Over the last 50 workouts, Jerry has become a good friend to all of our boxers, and we could not be happier to have him in our program! Congratulations Jerry!🥊

10/08/2025

We would like to congratulate Classie Dawson on being our October member of the month! Classie's joyful spirit makes her an awesome part of the Wellness Center!

10/02/2025

We hope to see you tonight at the Art of Healing, Women’s Health Event!

This Thursday, join UNC Health Lenoir and the Community Council for the Arts-Kinston, NC, for The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness, featuring Julia Daniel, Exercise Physiologist at Minges Wellness Center, speaking on "Mindful Movement".

➡ Julia specializes in helping individuals connect movement with mindfulness to enhance both physical and mental well-being. She brings a passion for guiding others toward healthier, more intentional lifestyles. Julia will be speaking on “Mindful Movements,” sharing techniques to cultivate awareness and balance through thoughtful exercise.

ℹ For more information about the event, visit www.UNCLenoir.org/TheArtofHealing

09/29/2025

The Minges Wellness Center would like to congratulate our second cohort of Get Real and Heel participants on completing the program! They have been working hard for the past 12 weeks, and we are so proud of their effort and perseverance.

If you or someone you know has been affected by cancer and would be interested in our FREE 12-week exercise program, please contact Erin Williams at 252-522-7280.

09/26/2025

The Minges Wellness Center staff would like to congratulate Chet Harrison on completing 50 workouts with the Punching Through Parkinson's program. Chet has shown great improvement over the past 50 workouts, and we could not be prouder. He keeps everybody laughing and pushes everyone through the tough workouts. Chet is a great friend and classmate, and we are lucky to have him in our program. Congratulations Chet!

09/16/2025

Reminder TONIGHT! Special event alert!🚨 The Minges Wellness Center is excited to be hosting a special ZUMBA event featuring all three of our instructors! Join Yoko, Theresa, and Dianne on Tuesday, September 16th, from 5:30-6:30 PM as they teach a joint ZUMBA class made for all skill levels. We hope to see you there for an awesome class! Not a member? Try this fun event for FREE! See staff for more details or call 252-522-7944.

09/15/2025

We would like to congratulate Eugene Kupstas on being our September member of the month! Eugene is a hard worker who gives his all every workout and puts a smile on everyone's face!

09/10/2025

Special event alert!🚨 The Minges Wellness Center is excited to be hosting a special ZUMBA event featuring all three of our instructors! Join Yoko, Theresa, and Dianne on Tuesday, September 16th, from 5:30-6:30 PM as they teach a joint ZUMBA class made for all skill levels. We hope to see you there for an awesome class! Not a member? Try this fun event for FREE! See staff for more details or call 252-522-7944.

08/29/2025

The Minges Wellness Center will be closed this Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everybody a safe and happy holiday, and we will see you all back in the gym on Tuesday!

08/06/2025

We would like to congratulate King Pridgen for being our August member of the month! King is a dedicated member of the gym who consistently works hard and never fails to make us laugh!

07/18/2025

The Minges Wellness Center staff would like to congratulate Doug Aycock on completing 25 boxing workouts with the Punching Through Parkinson's program! Doug is a fun spirit who always keeps staff on their toes and works hard every workout. We love having him around! Congratulations Doug!

07/14/2025

Come out and support on Tuesday, July 15th, from 10am-2pm outside the cafeteria!