January 2017  
In This Issue
Walk/Bike to School Challenge Wrap-up
The City of Marshfield, as part of the Safe Routes to School program, held the 
Students at Washington Elementary School await the announcement for this year's bike winner as community partners of the Walk/Bike to School Challenge display the grand prize.
Walk/Bike  to School Challenge  during the  month of October. Students were encouraged to track the number of days they walked or bicycled to school. Bussed students or those unable to  walk or ride a bicycle to school were able to participate in alternative physical activities as determined by their parents, teachers, or schools.  Participating students were entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of several prizes, including a bicycle. The HL-MAC was there during the prize giveaway event.  It was great to see the students' enthusiasm and see them be rewarded for their efforts! Our School Wellness Committee is currently working on strategies to enhance student participation for next year's Walk/Bike to School Challenge.
Healthy Lifestyles Volunteer Opportunities
Happy New Year! The beginning of the year is a great time to become more involved in the community! Consider volunteering for the HL-MAC. We have volunteer opportunities for every kind of interest. This month, the HL-MAC will be introducing two new community outreach opportunities. If you enjoy meeting new people and engaging with the community, you'll love being a Community Ambassador! For those that want to help promote a healthy lifestyle among their co-workers, the Coalition Champion opportunity is for you. There are also opportunities to help Marshfield Clinic Youth Net afterschool students in the Garden Buds program. If you are interested in learning more, you can find all of our postings on our VolunteerMarshfield.com agency page,   [email protected], or call 715-221-8400.  
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 HL-MAC is expanding its social media outreach to Facebook! "Like" our page on Facebook for health tips, nutrition information, community events, and health and wellness motivation. Find us at www.facebook.com/marshfieldhealthylifestyles.
Save the Date: Local Food Expo
Planning is underway for our Local Food Expo event,  which is a place for farmers  to showcase their products (similar to a farmer's market), while providing  education to the public about their products, farm, processing, etc. The Local Food Expo will take place on Tuesday, March 14 at First Presbyterian Church (200 S. Lincoln Ave.). Save the date for this event!
Winter Physical Activity Opportunities
The Marshfield area offers several opportunities for adults to get out and play!

* Indoor sports activities include co-ed volleyball, pickleball, tennis/racquetball and open recreation/swimming at the Senior High Fieldhouse & Pool.
* Seasonal ice skating is offered both indoors and outdoors.
* The Marshfield School District School Forest offers ski and cross country trails for the public.
* Marshfield will hold the Snowshoeing Event at Rivers Edge Golf Course on January 29, 2017 for the Badger State Games.

The City of Marshfield, Wisconsin Parks and Recreation website offers locations, schedules, rules/regulations, and bylaws for the adult athletics teams, while the Senior High Fieldhouse and Pool pdf link provides rec hours and costs.
Committee Meeting Schedule
All are welcome!
For more information, visit our calendar.
 
Unless noted, all meetings are held at Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach (CCO), 1701 North Fig Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
 

 

Nutrition Committee

The Nutrition Committee meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 12:00pm-1:00pm
January 4
 
The Physical Activity Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:00am-2:00pm
January 24
 
The Garden Subcommittee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from
8:30am-9:30am
January 10
 
School Wellness Committee meeting dates vary, but usually occur at the Marshfield High School from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
January 24

Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach
(715) 221-8400 |  healthy.lifestyles@marshfieldc linic.org 


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