Healthy Lifestyles - Marshfield Area Coalition
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Healthy Lifestyles Strategic Planning Meeting Recap
The Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition Strategic planning meeting was held on October 27, 2016 from 8:30AM - 12:00 PM at the Hope Lodge. We appreciate the coalition members that attended the meeting and shared their input towards the strategic plans of the Healthy Lifestyles committees. There was a great energy in the meeting and we look forward to the many events and programs of 2017!
Now is a great time to get involved in the HL-MAC. Consider being a Community Ambassador or getting involved in our community events. Please email Theresa at
healthy.lifestyles@marshfieldclinic.org or visit our website,
www.marshfieldhealthylifestyles.org, for more information on volunteering and coalition involvement.
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Healthy Lifestyles Gives Thanks
As we head into a season of gratitude and giving, the HL-MAC would like to take the time to express our appreciation for
our coalition
members,
community partners
, and dedicated volunteers. It would be impossible for the coalition to thrive as strongly as it has without your support! We thank you for sharing in our mission to promote active living and healthy eating in the Marshfield area community.
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Great Things are Happening Here!
Marshfield Public Library hosted the "Great Things Are Happening Here!" event, a special community appreciation event from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Community organizations were on hand to share what they
do to make this community a better place to live, learn, work, and play. HL-MAC had a table at this event, and it was wonderful to see the community turnout in the beautiful new library space. Thank you to the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library for supporting the coalition and all other community organizations!
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Winter Farmers Markets
The Homesteader's Pantry, the new winter farmers market in Marshfield, opened Saturday, November 12. The market takes place every Wednesday from noon-6p.m. and every Saturday from 8a.m.-1p.m. Products include bakery, produce, meats, dairy, artisan coffee, kombucha on tap, honey, maple syrup, olive oil, and trout. The market will be open through January and will continue through April with strong attendance. Please remember the market during the holiday shopping season and after the new year!
Location: 401 S. Central Ave.; Corner of 4th and Central Ave , Marshfield, WI. Check out their Facebook page for more details.
The Stevens Point Area Winter Farmer's Market opened on Saturday, November 12. The market takes place every Saturday through March 25, excluding December 24 and December 31, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Products include bakery goods, coffee, eggs, meat, produce, and value added products. EBT/Foodshare is accepted.
Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church (behind Fleet Farm), 900 Brilowski Road, Stevens Point, WI.
The Wausau Winter Farmers Market takes place Saturdays (November 5 - April 29) from 8:00 a.m.-noon. Products include coffee and brunch, vegetables, canned goods, meats, mushrooms, fruits, fish, eggs and more. Foodshare is accepted. Location: 212 River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403. For details visit https://www.facebook.com/wausauwintermarket.
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Staying Active in Winter
Don't let the cold bring out your inner couch potato! Staying active in the winter time has a multitude of benefits: it can help prevent holiday weight gain, stave off seasonal blues, and strengthen your immune system against the winter cough and cold that is common this time of year. Follow our tips to maintain an active lifestyle in winter:
Tip 1: Find an indoor workout you enjoy. Cold weather is an optimal time to try a new physical activity! There are several options beyond the treadmill: exercise classes, including dance and Zumba, aqua exercise, indoor cycling, yoga or pilates, swimming, or weightlifting. Find indoor activities at the
Marshfield YMCA or other physical activity options from the
Marshfield Parks and Recreation Winter booklet.
Tip 2: Warm up. If you are choosing to exercise outside, dress strategically by wearing layers that keep the heat in. Take time, at least 10 minutes, to warm up your muscles by jogging in place or performing dynamic stretches.
Tip 3: Build exercise into your daily routine. If you're not drawn to winter activities, build activity into your daily routine. Try taking the stairs instead of the elevator, standing up throughout the day, or taking time to dance or stretch in the mornings and evenings. Small amounts of physical activity can add up.
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Upcoming Community Events
Hot Chocolate 5K Run/Walk
December 10, 2016
Starting Location: Chestnut Center for the Arts, 208 S Chestnut Ave, Marshfield, WI. Registration at 3pm. Race Starts at 4pm. Pre-Register for $25 before Nov. 27th; $30 after Nov. 27th.
Take a run, walk, or skip through the Rotary Winter Wonderland lights!
Race Route: 3.32 Miles.
Enjoy lots of Hot Chocolate, Holiday Music, and Holiday Lights. Learn more about the event here:
http://mainstreetmarshfield.com/events/?id=163
Rotary Winter Wonderland
November 25 to December 31, 2016
Wildwood Zoo & Park, 608 W. 17th St., Marshfield, WI
From November 25th through the end of December the Zoo glows and twinkles with over one million LED lights, featuring animated, walk- and drive-through displays, Santa's Village, Nativity scenes, holiday music and much more!
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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
Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition Strategic Planning Meeting Nutrition Committee
The Nutrition Committee meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from
12:00pm-1:00pm
December 7
The Physical Activity Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:00am-2:00pm
December meeting to be determined
The Garden Subcommittee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from
8:30am-9:30am
December 13
School Wellness Committee meeting dates vary, but usually occur at the Marshfield High School from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
December 20
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