Media contact: Philip Hernandez, NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, 612-919-8955
Media contact: Nicole Hovatter, Hennepin County Communications, 612-543-4325
Enjoy a day of laughter, movement and play at the sixth
annual Fit4Fun event Saturday, September 9, hosted by NorthPoint Health & Wellness
Center.
This year, Fit4Fun will join Open Streets West Broadway, an
event for people to explore their neighborhoods and local businesses as they
bike, walk or roll on streets closed to vehicle traffic.
Fit4Fun featured activities
Move, learn and connect with your community through the
following events and activities:
- Family-friendly one- or three-mile walk or run
- Bicycle tour on North Minneapolis bike trails
- Yoga
- Line dancing
- Zumba
- Obstacle courses
- Giveaways – including 40 free bikes
- Music
- Healthy eating tips
- Health screenings
Register for events and activities on NorthPoint’s webpage or
by calling 612-543-2500.
Five years of fun and fitness
About one thousand community members attend Fit4Fun each year.
Since the first event five years ago, 270 people have volunteered at the event
and 200 people have received free bikes.
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center has made it a
priority to engage our community in critical conversations surrounding health
equity and the social determinants of health, as we strive to aid people to
make better-informed decisions concerning health and wellness. We are committed
to providing people accessible options and opportunities for people to improve
their physical fitness.
Learn more and register
Get information and registration materials for Fit4Fun on NorthPoint’s webpage or
by calling 612-543-2500.
Read more about Open
Streets West Broadway.
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