March Into Health
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March into Health National Nutrition Month 2013 Hosted by Activate Elgin, an initiative to engage all sectors of the community to work in harmony providing all residents with opportunities to improve their health, well-being and overall quality of life. Check out Activate Elgin at www.makingkanefitforkids.org/activateelgin/ Well Child Center Check four healthy activities on the other side For event information: and turn the passport in to Gail Borden Library The City of Elgin at the Greeter Desk by 5 pm on March 30 for a cityofelgin.org chance to win: • XBox Kinect Game System, with two games Elgin Community College elgin.edu • The Highlands Golf Package for Four Gail Borden Public Library • Centre of Elgin One-year Individual Silver membership gailborden.info • YMCA Judson University Personal Training Sessions judsonu.edu Private Swim Lessons Presence Saint Joseph Hospital provena.org/saintjoseph • Four V.I.P. Chicago Soul Soccer tickets School District U-46 • Chef for a Day with Jeff Turner of In the u46.org Neighborhood Deli Senior Services • Gift basket Elgin Winter Market seniorservicesassoc.org • Spring Hill Gymnastics Sherman Hospital Free parent night out - kids use the shermanhealth.com facility while the parents go out Spring Hill Gymnastics & Sharp Martial Arts Free birthday party springhillgymnastics.com Free class Free 8-week session Taylor Family YMCA Open gym passes pvfymca.org/taylorymca • $25 Best Buy Gift Card • Sharp Martial Arts Private Lessons • Epic Air Trampoline Park Gift Basket National Nutrition Month 2013 Passport CheckMarch four healthy into activities inHealth which you participated in March, or list your own activities or a combination of both. Turn the passport in to Gail Borden Library at the Greeter Desk by 5 pm on March 30 for a chance to win one of several prizes (see other side for list of prizes). Winners will be notified by April 18. One entry per person. March 1 Elgin’s Largest Family Fitness Class 6:30 – 9 pm March 19 Healthy Cooking Demo 10 am Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way School Dist. U-46, 355 E. Chicago St. Join Mayor Kaptain at the March into Health Kickoff with free Get some fresh ideas for healthy cooking. Register by fitness class, swimming, and wall climbing. calling 847-888-5000 ext. 5034. March 1 – 30 Free healthy soup when you show your March 21 Your Spring Garden 7 – 8 pm March into Health Passport at In the Neighborhood Deli Gail Borden Library Sponsored by Fit for Kids. or ITN Fresh at Gail Borden Library. Get some tips on caring for your garden. March 2 Eating the Mediterranean Way 11 am – noon March 24 Bike Safety Program 2 – 3 pm Sherman Hospital, 1425 N Randall Rd. Gail Borden Library Learn about the benefits of a Mediterranean diet and make it Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain and Elgin Biking Ambassador Tom part of your diet at home or while eating out. Register at 800- Armstrong share tips to make your ride safe and enjoyable. 397-9000. March 27 Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day March 5 New Age of Health: Using Technology in 9:30 – 10:30 am Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Nutrition and Fitness 5 – 6 pm Gail Borden Library 87 N. Airlite St., Office Building 1, Lower Level Cathy Headley, chair of Judson University’s Exercise and Sports Kids and parents make and enjoy a breakfast snack together. Science Department, will talk about devices that encourage Register by calling 847-931-1800. physical activity. March 30 March Into Health Grand Finale 1 – 4 pm Gail Borden Library March 7 Spotlight on Local Foods 7 – 8 pm Meet personal trainer, model and author Christopher Sasha Gail Borden Library for an empowering presentation and signing of his book Learn how the local food landscape in Elgin is expanding and Transforming Your Lifestyle One Belief at a Time. Members of how gardens, restaurants, markets and a food co-op play a role. the Chicago Soul Soccer team will give a demo, sign autographs March 14 Senior Safety and Tai-Chi Demo 6 – 7 pm and give away soccer balls and tickets. SpringHill Gymnastics Gail Borden Library will present preschool gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling and Cathy Headley and Senior Services present senior saftey tips and Zumba demos. Tai Chi Demo. Every Monday in March CardioKick Class 7 pm March 15 Free Chair Massage 4 – 6 pm Taylor Family Branch YMCA, 50 N McLean Blvd. ECC, 1700 Spartan Dr., Building A, Room 161 Enjoy a Free Walking Path: Labrynth at Presence Saint Enjoy a free chair massage to de-stress from the work week then Joseph Hospital or Sherman Hospital’s AHA Certified Path. tour ECC’s new Massage Therapy labs. March 16 Sharp Martial Arts Demonstration 12:30 – 1:30 pm Gail Borden Library List other healthy activities in which you participated: Masters of martial arts demonstrate techniques. (Example: Went for a 30-minute walk.) March 16 Zumba Class 2 – 3 pm Gail Borden Library Find out what Zumba is all about with fitness/dance ______________________ instructor Kim Stover. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. ______________________ March 18 Weight of the Nation Documentary 7 – 9 pm Judson University Thompson Performing Arts Center, ______________________ 1151 N. State St. This film shows how obesity in America has reached a ______________________ catastrophic level and threatens every aspect of our lives. March 19 Smart Shopping: Healthy Tips for the Name ___________________________ Supermarket 6 – 7 pm Sherman Hospital, 1425 N. Randall Rd. Phone # _________________________ Learn how to navigate through aisles, displays and labels and Email address get strategies for making healthier choices. Register at 800-397- _______________________ 9000. = Family Friendly.