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Welcome to our Wellness Newsletter. Please find below information on ongoing and future events, as well as resources for you to engage, educate and empower yourself.
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Wellness Champions,
Please forward this email to your staff members and display this newsletter where appropriate in your building. Employees may also visit our Wellness Blog site at the below link.

April Challenge winners:
1st place Christopher Martinez with 550,813 steps
2nd Place Susan Seifert with 504,715 steps
3rd Place Dawn Drewry with 429,578
Drawing winners:
Sherida Bradby - Garmin VivioFit
Shannon Tiller - Water bottle
Melanie Haskins - Water bottle
Jessica Pulli - Water bottle
Kristina Oliver - Water bottle

I am amazed at the number of steps completed in this challenge. Congratulations to all in your efforts and I plan to have more team/individual challenges next Fall!



Featured Vendor of the Month!
Hunting Hawk Golf Club - Hanover's newest business partner is generously offering a special rate to Hanover employees. Remember to bring your badge and enjoy this fun wellness opportunity!
Rates include green fee and cart
Monday - Thursday $35.00
Friday $37.00
See link below for more information on this beautiful golf course in Hanover County.

Be Engaged

US PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
US Preventive Medicine - our Wellness Vendor offers more than our biometric screenings! Engage in the activities on this site, upload your wearable device and have fun.

Higher Preventive Score = improve health & engagement = More Tickets = More chances for monthly PRIZES . 

eCoaching Offering:

Resiliency 101 is an 8 week online class.
Enroll now at:
U S Preventive Medicine and go to MY PROGRAMS tab.
"We have more opportunities available in each moment then we realize" Thich Nhat Hanh
I encourage you to explore yours!
May's Challenge... Log in at
WELLNESS CALENDAR
Wellness Calendar and find wellness classes across the County. Want to add a fitness class at your location ~ just contact me!

GYM REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Already attending a gym?  Click here to see how to receive reimbursement towards your membership!!

Anthem Corporate Run - Register NOW registration increase May 1st. #TeamHanover

Email Elisa Allen to order your T-shirt, Hat or Visor - featuring the logo below.
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Have you ever felt that you just needed to PAUSE?
Enjoy this 5 minute meditation tool from Tara Brach and check out her website for many useful mindfulness tools.

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WEIGHT WATCHERS FREESTYLE now with over 200 Zero point foods Read more here.

Enjoy Free Webinars - available to all employees!
Thursday, May 22nd at 4pm Cooking with Julie Meal Prep Solutions For the Work Week

Upcoming Nutritional Classes by Susan Gleeson -
May 17, 2018 Balancing Hormones Naturally
7-8:30PM
Rutland Clubhouse, 8400 Combs Dr., Mechanicsville, VA. 23116
Reserve your seat by emailing thesownlife@gmail.com.

June 6, 2018 AutoImmune Disorders and Gut Health
7-8 PM
Mechanicsville Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Pl. Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Reserve your seat by calling 804-746-9615

June 16, 2018 Balancing Hormones Naturally Part 1
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mechanicsville Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Pl.
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Reserve your seat by calling 804-746-9615

June 23, 2018 Balancing Hormones Naturally Part 2
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mechanicsville Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Pl.
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Reserve your seat by calling 804-746-9615



Be Empowered
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Elisa Allen, RN, BSN | Wellness Coordinator | 804-365-7118 | 804-365-6334 fax | elallen@hanovercounty.gov| http://hanovercountywellness.blogspot.com/