 Memorial Day Healthy Hometown Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle
Monday, May 26
Waterfront Park
10 a.m.
VOLUNTEERS needed from 8am to 10am to assist at the t-shirt booth! Please call (502) 574-5011 or click here to sign up!
Be there early to enjoy fitness classes, win prizes, receive free bike repair and MORE! For routes and vendor information click here!
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Free Diabetes Classes Begin May 10
The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness will hold a series of two free classes for individuals interested in learning about and managing diabetes. Classes will be held on Saturday, May 10 and May 17 at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness at 400 East Gray St. Classes are free and attendance at both classes is encouraged. Both classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at noon.
Phone 574-6663 for reservations or for more information. Class size is limited so please call to make a reservation. The class schedule is as follows:
May 10, Class 1, What is diabetes? How do I check my blood sugar? What types of food should I eat? What do I do when I’m sick? How do I count carbohydrates?
May 17, Class 2, How can I staying healthy with diabetes? How do I read a food label? What do I need to know about fat and salt? How do I take care of my feet? How do I keep a healthy weight and stay active?
Mayor's Healthy Hometown Worksite Wellness Conference & Awards
Wednesday May 21, 2014 from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM EDT
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Gheen's Foundation Lodge
Creekside Center at Beckley Creek Park
1421 Beckley Creek Parkway
Middletown, KY 40245
Join Mayor Greg Fischer and others interested in improving employee health by
learning, promoting and engaging in worksite wellness at the 6th Annual Mayor's Healthy Hometown Worksite Wellness Conference and Awards. This year, we are happy to partner with the Kentucky Department for Public Health, expanding a very successful Annual Conference to include state-wide participants. It's a great opportunity to learn about proven resources, network with wellness peers and hear Kentucky wellness program success stories.
Topics include:
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Advancing a state of wellness in Kentucky through worksite wellness
- Bending your Trend - using insurance claims data to improve wellness
- Passionately Flexing your Purpose - sculpt the future with your inner VIP
- Mindfulness Meditation - the physical, psychological and spiritual benefits
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Using the new CDC evidence-based tools to simplify wellness promotion
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Joining the Mayor's Health Hometown - tools, resources and learning events
Conference Registration
$50 on-line; $60 at the door
Register Here
Click here for more details
2014 Worksite Wellness Awards Apply Here
Sponsorship Opportunities Click here for more details
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Updated Fitness Class Schedule!
Click here to view a listing for:
Tai Chi
Dancercize
Karate
Zumba
Yoga
Walking Club
Silver Sneakers
and MORE!
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Save the Date!
MetroFest 2014
With everything from the Four de Lis Classic, Touched Twice Clinics, Stroke Awareness Day Health Fair, to the FEAT Run/Walk to Defeat Autism, Throo the Zoo 5K Run Walk. There is something for everyone to participate in to keep our hometown healthy!
Click here for a listing of upcoming events
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 Do you have a successful project to share with our region?
8th Annual Southern Obesity Summit
October 5-7, 2014
Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, KY
CALL FOR PROPOSALS DUE MAY 16th
Become part of the largest regional obesity prevention event in the South on October 5-7 in Louisville, Kentucky!
Share your insights and expertise with your peers. Share your great work with the community and spark new developments in the force to fight obesity.
The breakout sessions at the Summit will help attendees develop strategies and provide resources and tools to use in their work to reverse the obesity epidemic through working together with other southern states. There will be opportunities during and around the Summit for meeting, sharing, and learning from others in our region. Each proposal must address one or more of the obesity prevention pillars identified in prior Summits:
Early Childhood
Schools
Nutrition Policy
Food Access
Physical Activity
Worksite Wellness
Healthcare and Healthcare Systems
To submit proposals please click here. We welcome your proposals. Don't forget, the deadline for submissions is Friday May 16th. You will be contacted by July 8th, once your proposal is reviewed and selections are made. Upon approval, you will still be able to register at the early registration rate along with your presenter discount of $50.
Sincerely,
Southern Obesity Summit Planning Committee
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 Night Climbing with Outdoor Afro KY!
Join Outdoor Afro KY for night climbing at Jefferson Memorial Forest!
Saturday, May 24, 7:00 PM to 10:00PM
Challenge yourself on our 52 foot climbing tower…in the dark! Learn basic climbing and belaying techniques and gain self-esteem, confidence and problem-solving skills while tackling this “high-altitude” obstacle course at night! This program is for ages 10 and up. (A parent or legal guardian must accompany any participant under the age of 18.) Please wear tennis shoes and long pants or shorts (with inseam greater than 5 inches.) Bring your headlamp! Program will meet in the Horine Section of Jefferson Memorial Forest. All participants must pre-register and pre-pay before day of course by calling 502-368-5404.
Pre-registration required. Fee: $10/person call 502-368-5404 to register
Also save-the-date for African Americans in National Parks Day June 7th! We will be taking a trip to Mammoth Cave to learn about the history of the Bransford Family at Mammoth Cave.
For more information about Outdoor Afro KY click here.
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 Louisville Nature Center Summer Camps! Register today
3745 Illinois Avenue
Phone: (502)458-1328
Harry Potter: First Four Books
Ages 8-12
June 16-20 9am-4pm limit 20
You won’t need a spell book to uncover the magic of the natural world in this camp based on Harry Potter books. The ever popular quidditch game will also played every morning.
$180 for LNC members, $220for non-members
My Home,Their Home, Our Home
Ages 4 to 6
June 23– 27 1:00pm-4:00pm limit 12
Young campers find out why all living things need a home. We learn about various animals and their homes living together in this world
$110 for LNC members, $125 for non-members
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