Fun, Food, Bike, Walk, Talk, Stuff....

*Mass in Motion Family Fun Hour

Mass in Motion family Fun Hour at Reingold Elementary School Thursday March 28, 2013 from 6-7p. Come by for story time, coloring, light refreshments, craft, activity, and each child leaves with a FREE book. Flyer attached.

*Cooking With Kids Family Night: Pizza Party and Game Night!

Also on Friday March 29th we still have spots for your 3-8 year olds for a pizza making/eating and game night at the Arc of  Opportunity on Main St. at 5:30 (siblings welcome) must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Please RSVP to JIm at 978-343-6662 ext.125. Kids will design and bake their own creations for themselves and their family and enjoy game night.  Flyer attached

*Massachusetts SRTS and Saris Bike Poster Contest! Entries due April 1^st!

The Bikes Make Life  Poster Contest is national competition for 5^th grade students and supports Mass in Motion’s and Safe Routes to School’s goals to encourage kids to ride their bikes more frequently, increase their physical activity and enjoy getting exercise outdoors! Participating schools will submit entries to the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School program by April 1.  A first place winner will be selected to represent the Commonwealth in the national contest and receive a new bike provided by Saris Cycling Group. Second and Third Place winners will receive gear to make their bike ride safer and fun. The Massachusetts first place winner will then compete for the national prize - a chance to attend the 2014 National Bike Summit in Washington DC and an exclusive bicycle parking and tracking system known as The Hub for their school! Contest rules, promotional posters, and entry forms are attached. Please contact Lauren Robinson at the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School program for more information – lauren.a.robinson@state.ma.us. Poster is attached.

*HIV Awareness Walk

Flyer attached. PLEASE JOIN US FOR A  RALLY. Refreshments, Give Aways, Speakers Fitchburg State University 353 North Street Weston Auditorium 4:00p.m.– 6:00p.m.   

*Make Your Voice Heard In Turning the Vacant Lots of Fitchburg into Something the City Can Use!

If you’re interested in turning Fitchburg’s vacant lots from neighborhood problems into neighborhood assets, please participate in this IMPORTANT Heath Impact Assessment!  The Health Impact Assessment (HIA) will help us learn how the strategies we are considering will impact our community’s health.  Please see the flyer attached and invite a friend! WHEN: THURSDAY APRIL 4 * 5-8 pm WHERE:  Madonna of the Holy Rosary 118 Theresa St, Fitchburg  A light dinner will be available!  RSVP by March 29^th to Eric R. Smith, AICP, Principal Planner at esmith@mrpc.org or (978)345-7376 ext. 319. Flyer attached.

*OTHER---

*Sign your child(ren) up at www.KidsSkateFree.com  and www.KidsBowlFree.com for FREE passes to  skating and bowling for some great fitness fun!

*Fitchburg YMCA is ONLY $1 per day for students of Fitchburg. Also, BRING A BUDDY FREE on Thursdays. Call for more info (978) 343-4847.

TOMORROW!!

Mass In Motion Kids Health Fair

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

5:30-7:30p

Fitchburg State University

Main Lounge, Hammond Building

160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Click on MiM Kids Health Fair to see participating businesses

Next Wednesday, Be There!

Mass In Motion Kids Health Fair

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

5:30-7:30p

Fitchburg State University

Main Lounge, Hammond Building

160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Click on MiM Kids Health Fair to see participating businesses.

Cheap Zumba Classes

 

Zumba Fitness Classes

Current Schedule

TUESDAYS: March 5-April 30 * 6:30p-7:30p

(NO CLASSES 3/12, 4/2, 4/9) 

$8 per class or pre-register for $35 of all classes

SATURDAYS: March 16-April 20 * 9a-10a & 10:30a-11:30a 
(NO CLASS 3/20)

$8 per class or pre-register for $25 of all classes

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*All classes start promptly. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before class schedule start time.

*Free child care available for children 5 & under for Pre-Registrations ONLY.

*All fitness levels welcome. Ages 18+.

*8 participants needed to hold class.

*Aerobics, flexibility & strength training.

*Need a water bottle, mat & towel.

*Pay be cash or check.

*Must complete Instructor/ Hope Center liability forms.

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Need more info?

Contact Aretha Taggart at

978.302.4697

a.taggart21@gmail.com

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The Hope Center

112 River St, Fitchburg

 (978) 342-1829 

And Now You Know...

WALKING CLUB:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12p-12:30p....Join the CHC Walk at Lunch Club. Cover about a mile of walking, get some fresh air and re-energize. Open to anyone and everyone.

MASS IN MOTION KIDS HEALTH FAIR:
Wednesday March 20, 2013 from 5:30-7:30p...Join us for some family fun and learn about different ways to stay healthy. Area businesses and agencies will be joining and there are lots of great raffles, giveaways, demos, face painting, and more! FREE and open to the public.

MASS IN MOTION KIDS FAMILY FUN HOUR:
Thursday March 28, 2013 from 6-7p...Join us for some reading, a craft, some activities, and every child leaves with a book. Light refreshments and snack will be served.

LUK YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT:
Thursday March 18, 2013 from 8:30a-2p at the Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster. Find more info at www.youth-summit.org

YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY:
Saturday April 20, 2013 from 9-12p. Find out more info by calling 978.343.4847

NATIONAL WALK AT LUNCH DAY:
Wednesday April 24, 2013 from 12-12:30p. Join us after in the CHC lobby for a light healthy snack and fitness information.

CHECK OUT THE LINKS ABOVE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS & MIM KIDS FAIR INFO.

Easy Healthy Deliciousness

What you need:

3/4 cup frozen corn or 1 small can corn

3/4 cup frozen peas or 1 small can peas

1-2 cups of brown rice

2 large chopped red potatoes

1 cup chopped carrots

2 tbsps sofrito

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp of all seasoning

1 chopped and/or minced garlic

1/2 finely chopped small onion

add sea salt and pepper to taste

2 cups of low sodium and msg free chicken stock

I added leftover previously cooked chicken, pulled it from the bone and chopped it up nicey nice and threw that in as well for protein.

How to prepare:

Put all veggies, rice and seasonings in pot or crock pot.

Mix thoroughly.

Add chicken stock and mix again.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

On stove, leave on medium heat 1- 1 1/2 hr

In crock pot, high for 4 hours, stir intermittently if possible.

It is done when the potatoes are tender and brown rice is fully fluffed.

Serve hot.

FIGHTER!!

We can all take away something from this song.

I don't know about you but this motivates me when I have a long list of excuses of why I deserve to sit on the couch. It starts my workout every time.

Get up! You are a FIGHTER!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxV-OOIamyk

Thursday’s QUICK TIP:  For great arms, Try doing push-ups off of your desk and/or dips from a stationary chair while waiting for the bathroom, your food to heat up or your tea to boil. It’s a great way to increase energy, burn a few calories, build muscle and stay warm. Keep a running tab on a stickie on your desk of how many you do daily. Try and add 1-2 to your tally per day or week.

Great Links For A Healthier Family

Ways to get your kids to try their veggies....check out this article:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/04/173275456/selling-kids-on-veggies-when-rules-like-clean-your-plate-fail

Great website for fun activities in and out of the house to get your young children moving:

http://www.aahperd.org/headstartbodystart/

Fun and silly kids yoga you can do at home:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cNjAj_o0SI

Great workouts for teens and adults who are not afraid to push themselves:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdDhswaU4Lc

For others looking for something quick to do and get in a 10 minute workout, try this:

* Squats 10 (Simplified: use a chair, Advanced: add a jump)

* Plank Hold 30 seconds (Simplified: go to your knees when necessary, Advanced: hold for 1 minute)

* Jumping Jacks 20 (Simplified: do only 10, Advanced: place hands behind head and stay in low squat)

* Crunches 15 (Simplified: do 10, Advanced: Do 20 and pull knees in and touch heels while crunching.)

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

CHC Walking Club

Walking is one of the simplest and safest aerobic exercises you can do. It will help you strengthen your bones, control your weight, and condition your heart and lungs.

· Decrease the risk of heart attack/ type 2 diabetes

· Control weight/ burns body fat

· Improve muscle tone

· Reduce Stress

· Increases energy

· Lowers high blood pressure

· improves efficiency of your heart and lungs

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

12:05-12:30p

(begins March 4, 2013)

Meet in front lobby with sneakers on.

Let’s get healthier together!

Youth Leadership Summit 2013 FREE

Click the Upcoming Events Tab above for more information on this awesome Upcoming Event.

Harlem Wizards Coming To Town

Harlem Wizards vs. Gearheads

Monty Tech Fitchburg, MA

March 4, 2013 at 7pm

Advance Prices: $8 students & seniors/ $10 general admission

Door Prices: $10 students & seniors/ $12 general admission

Get your tickets at: 50/50 Diner 440 River Street Fitchburg or Family Martial Arts Center 68 Airport Rd #5 Fitchburg or online at www.harlemwizards.com