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Good Food, Good Health for Thanksgiving
November Fitness and Food
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November Partner Spotlight
Lincoln YMCA
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The Lincoln YMCA is committed to strengthening the community and empowering people of all ages to lead healthier lives.
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Turkey Trot and Giving Tree Highlight Holidays at the "Y"
The Turkey Trot at the Cooper Y has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition for many Lincolnites. It is a fun, family-friendly event that includes three races.
Proceeds support the YMCA annual campaign.
All four YMCAs come together to support the Giving Tree, providing gifts to ALL 400 students at Elliott Elementary School, to help make the holidays bright.
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November Partner Spotlight
Salvation Army
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Salvation Army Program, "Small Fry" Makes Big Splash
The Salvation Army's "Small Fry" basketball program has been a staple in the Lincoln community for over 50 years. Each year the Salvation Army Small Fry program serves over 2,000 kids from Lincoln and surrounding areas.
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Many notable players have come through the Small Fry program. Just a few are pictured above including Bo Ruud, former Nebraska football player and former UNL basketball player, Jake Muhleisen.
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It's All About Balance
Calories, Activity, Rest
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10 Health TV Shape of the City
The November episode features Michelle Welch, LPS District Wellness Facilitator, Dr. Bob Rauner, PHL Director, and Dr. Tim Nelson, Assoc. Prof., UN/L, talking about finding a balance between calories, physical activity, and rest. Check out the great (and surprising) segment on the calories we DRINK. Watch it now.
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KOLN/KGIN - Nov. 18
You can also catch Bob and Michelle being interviewed on the local CBS morning program, Healthy Everyday on November 18, airing between 6 - 7 AM.
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LinConnect, Nov. 15
Our partner, the Nebraska Sports Council, sponsors LinConnect, a youth expo designed to help parents connect with youth sports/activity organizations, from sports clubs/ teams and martial arts to music, dance, crafts and camps. Read more:
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Holiday Harvest, Nov.22
No longer is a farmers market just for summer! Twenty of your favorite local farmers come together for the Holiday Harvest Farmers Market
at the Park Centers Banquet Hall, 2608 Park Blvd. Holiday Harvest is co-sponsored by Community Crops, Old Cheney's Famers Market, Open Harvest and Lone Tree.
Load up on local veggies, cheese, and lots of other local goodness for your holiday feast. The market starts at 10:00 a.m. and the final bell will ring at 2:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.
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The Grandparent/Grandchild Connection
Making a difference for health and fitness
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Eat, Play, Connect
Watch these great ideas from Aging Partners and 10 Health TV on healthy aging, connecting with grandkids through physical activity, and sharing healthy eating habits that benefit both grandparents and grandkids.
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Community Health Endowment
Many thanks to our sponsor
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Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health, wellness, and fitness of Lincoln's children, families, and seniors.
We work to improve wellness policies, conduct community level health research, and collaborate with community partners to promote healthy food and beverage choices, increase fitness, and decrease obesity related chronic diseases.
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