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Weekly Wellness Activities March 23, 2012
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Schedule Your Biometric Screening Today, Don't Delay!
Sites are filling quickly, so schedule today, don't delay. Click here for a list of screening locations, or here to schedule your screening. You can also click on the Biometric Screening page to answer any questions you may have about the process.
There are only three weeks remaining to complete your Biometric Screening and Health Assessment Screening. Screenings end April 21st.
Not only will you gain valuable information about the state of your health, you can take advantage of the premium reductions offered by the County during Open Enrollment.
Please take your Cigna medical card to your appointment.
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Spring Challenge
The Spring Fling Challenge concludes on Saturday, March 31st. All individuals and team captains should submit their scores by Tuesday, April 3rd. Winners will be announced in the April 6th edition of Wellness Works. Good luck to everyone!
Here’s how to report your points:
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Individuals: send your grand total to Jan Hertzfeld. Include name, department, and total points.
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Teams: team members report your individual scores to the team captain; the team captain sends the team's grand total to Jan Hertzfeld. Include team name, department, and total points.
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April-May Wellness Challenge:
Get Ready to Join the Resolution Revolution!
Remember those New Year's resolutions? Think hard. We are deep into spring and it's time to revisit the resolutions you made in January!
The new, six-week challenge is Resolution Revolution. It encourages you to take care of your whole self, body and mind. You will earn points for eating fruits and veggies, exercising, getting enough sleep and relaxation.
This individual challenge will run from April 16 - May 25, 2012. Contact Heather Lehman, Maricopa County's Cigna Health Coach to register.
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Wellness Classes
25 Tips to Jump Start Weight Loss
How to Break the Cycle When Your Emotions Control What, When, and How Much You Eat
MCDOT
2901 W. Durango Avenue
Maricopa and Cochise Rooms
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
One small tweak could equal a big change! This class will give you no less than 25 lifestyle tips for successful weight management.
Raising a Heart Healthy Family
Security Building
222 N. Central
Floor 1A, classroom 1
Thursday, April 12, 2012
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Heart disease often starts early, so it's important to protect healthy hearts. In this class you will learn ways to teach your kids about heart health, and how to adopt heart-healthy habits that the whole family will enjoy.
Food Additives: I'm Eating What?
Public Health Administration
4041 N. Central
14th Floor Training Room
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
The more informed you are about potentially harmful preservatives and additives that are in many prepared and processed foods, the more able you are to make health decisions about what you put into your body.
Mood Food
Environmental/Air Quality
1001 N. Central Ave., Room 560
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Leaning on food as a reward, boredom fighter, stress reliever or even a friend could signal a food addiction. This class explores how to break the cycle when your emotions control what, when and how much you eat.
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Need a Biometrics Explanation?
- Completed your Biometric Screening?
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Confused by your numbers?
- Need help making improvements?
Make an appointment with your Cigna Onsite Health Coach.
Heather Lehman
602-372-8802
- Free confidential service to Maricopa County employees
- You do not need to have Cigna coverage
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Group Fitness Classes - March/April
 For class descriptions, click here.
Some classes require registering through Pathlore
All classes in the shaded boxes require a class fee and registration through Pathlore. Registration for the March/April fee-based, as well as the free Total Conditioning and Tai Chi classes has closed. If you are interested in attending any of these classes, contact Jan Hertzfeld. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Group Fitness Classes - Offsite
Southeast, Environmental/Air Quality
 For information about any of these classes, contact the instructors directly: Linda, Pamela or Fay. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Group Fitness Classes - Durango Fitness Complex
Wednesdays: 11:30-12:15 pm Fitness Center Training
(MCDOT Fitness Center) with Jan Hertzfeld
Wednesdays: 12:30-1:15 pm Fitness Center Training
(MCDOT Fitness Center) with Jan Hertzfeld
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Weight Watchers at Work
Tuesdays
Public Health Admin. Bldg. (4041 N. Central Ave.)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
April 3 - June 5
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Wednesdays
Facilities Management (401 W. Jefferson St.)
12 PM - 1 PM
April 4 - June 6
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Thursdays
Durango (2901 W. Durango)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
April 5 - June 7
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Thursdays
Security Building (222 N. Central Ave.)
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
March 29 - May 31
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Fitness Center Orientation
Receive individual instruction on the exercise equipment and learn basic fitness routines. Available at the Administration Building Fitness Center and the MCDOT Fitness Center. To schedule your appointment, contact Jan Hertzfeld, Fitness Coordinator: 602.372.9297 / email: Jan Hertzfeld
Fitness Program Session
Personalized exercise routines and workout plans for the intermediate or advanced exerciser. Available at the Administration Building Fitness Center and the MCDOT Fitness Center. To schedule your appointment, contact Jan Hertzfeld, Fitness Coordinator: 602.372.9297 / email: Jan Hertzfeld
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Interested in Joining the County Running Club?
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Upcoming Community Team Events
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Lodestar Home Run
Sunday, April 29
5K Run or Walk and 1 mile Run or Walk being held at the Phoenix Zoo. Click here to register. When you register online make sure to enter Mariopa County as your team in the registration box.
If you are interested in participating with the Maricopa County team at either of the events contact Jan Hertzfeld
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The Night Run
Saturday, May 12
The Night Run 8K
& 3 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts and ends at Civic Center Mall in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. The 3 mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 7:20 p.m. The 8 K race starts at 8:05. For more information about this event, click here. For more information about the event, or to run with Maricopa County co-workers, contact Jan Hertzfeld
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Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Administration Building
301 W. Jefferson St.
First floor lobby
Click here and enter "Maricopa" as the sponsor code to schedule your appointment.
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Our Weekend Warriors Are Back!
Peggy Allen, of the Board of Supervisors District 1 office (and Jan Hertzfeld, Fitness Coordinator, right in photo), competed in her first triathlon sprint - “Tri for the Cure” on Saturday, March 25th. The event benefits the Phoenix affiliate of the Susan G. Koman Foundation. Peggy swam 400 yards, biked 8 miles, and ran 2 miles. This was her first triathlon and she finished with a smile on her face. She is now getting ready for Ironman Arizona!!
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Autumn Martinez, Julie Pasquinelli, and Heather Thrasher participated in the Ragnar Relay, the overnight relay from Wickenburg to Tempe on February 24-25.
Autumn's team, "Chicks that Run" started at 5:30 a.m. on Friday and finished at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Heather's team was "Awesome Sauce." They started at 10:30 a.m. Friday and finished at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. "There better be beer at the end of this thing," Julie's team started at 9:00 a.m. on Friday and finished at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Congratulations to the Weekend Warriors on your accomplishments!
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If you, or someone you know deserves recognition for a physical fitness accomplishment, send an email to Diane Hilow.
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