WAREHAM, Mass. — Southcoast Health, the Gleason Family YMCA and Voices for a Healthy Southcoast are collaborating to present, “Be Well Wareham,” a wellness initiative that provides free programs for area residents, on Saturday, February 24, at 9 a.m. at the Gleason Family YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Road, in Wareham.

The program features a wellness walk with Southcoast Health cardiologist Dr. Ashwini Sahni followed by a free yoga class with Rhonda May and nutrition seminar with Ayla Caranan. Participants will receive free health kits that include information on nutrition and exercise. All ages and levels of walking ability are welcome.

“Be Well Wareham” holds monthly walks, yoga, nutrition and other wellness programs on the fourth Saturday of each month (third Saturday in Nov. and Dec. to avoid holidays) at the Gleason Family YMCA. The committee organizing the programs includes Southcoast Health’s Dr. Sahni; Dr. Robert McGowan; and Jody Reeves, NP; as well as Debra Fringuelli, Director of the Gleason Family YMCA; Kerry Mello, Co-Chair of Voices for a Healthy Southcoast; and Andrea Larocque of the American Heart Association. Other community partners are welcome to join the group.

All programs are free and no registration is necessary. For more information, contact Rachel Davis at davisra@southcoast.org or call 508-973-5212. Also, visit www.southcoast.org/events for a full list of upcoming events from Southcoast Health.