MWR Battle Creek Wellness Wednesday for April 14, 2021

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Greetings!

Outdoor Fitness Classes are beginning, we plan to have them recorded for those of us teleworking to also enjoy, Project Kindness photo deadline is April 22, and MWR Family Programs is hosting the Protecting Children on the Internet Lunch & Learn.

As always...Stay safe

Project Kindness 2021 Week 3

This Friday, April 23^rd, as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, MWR Family Programs is hosting the Lunch & Learn: Protecting Children on the Internet with Detective Sergeant Gerald Yott. We may immediately think that is a topic more for about teens. This past year has brought technology directly into the hands of all ages of children. This makes the information Gerald is presenting even more relevant.

We are wrapping up the photo submission phase of Project Kindness. You still have the opportunity to be involved and can submit photos until Midnight tomorrow. We also wand to share the link for free Pandemic Parenting Event videos that you can watch when you have the time.

Explore Project Kindness Resource Page

Project Kindness FINAL Call for Photos

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. MWR has chosen to honor children who have experience child abuse by focusing on ways to prevent child abuse and provide resources that help those who have children in their lives.

We have had such a great time seeing all the photos you have shared with us. All the different ways you share kindness to those in our lives. This is the final call for photos. We are closing the submissions Midnight on Thursday, April 22^nd.

If you haven’t had a chance, take a moment, and email your photos. MWR wants to celebrate how we are doing to share kindness with the children in your life. Funny, silly, happy, sad, teaching, learning together, pictures they take, pictures you take, pictures of projects you do together, or works of art you created. Share with us and other parents. We want to see new ideas of how to share kindness.

Submit your photos by email to MWRBattleCreek@dla.mil by April 22nd, 2021. Images submitted will be posted on MWR Battle Creek’s Facebook page on April 23^rd. The images with the top 3 Likes will be recorded on April 30^th and will be given coupons for the MWR ITR Store in the following amounts 1^st=$20, 2^nd=$15, 3=$10. Submission of images for Project Kindness will give MWR permission to use pictures and images on the MWR Battle Creek Facebook page.

Outdoor Fitness Classes to Begin April 27^th

The Fitness Center is taking it outside and bringing Outdoor Fitness Classes to you. Classes will begin Tuesday, April 27^th at 11:00 AM. Get fit while enjoying fresh air, sunshine, and encouragement from others in a group fitness atmosphere. Classes will be held in the gazebo courtyard.

Classes meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM (weather permitting). Outdoor Fitness Classes will be offered through the end of September. The hour-long class will begin with warm-up at the beginning and a stretch at the end.

· Classes will be either HIIT or Circuit style

· Some classes will be bodyweight or limited equipment such as medicine balls or kettlebells.

· All classes must have a minimum of 3 participants.

· Pre-Registration REQUIRED 24 hours in advance.

· Participants should bring water and a towel.

· Some exercises and stretches may require participants to be on the ground.

· Feel free to bring a mat.

For more information or to register, please contact Daniel Roberts or Christopher Chisholm at 269-961-5350 or by email Daniel.Roberts@dla.mil or Christoper.chisholm@dla.mil

Don't Forget the Fitness Center is Open for Our Patrons

The Fitness Center is open Monday-Friday 0600 to 1300 (excludes holidays). Reservations are required.

TO MAKE FITNESS CENTER RESERVATIONS

CALL: 269-961-5350 or 269-961-7105

MWR Lunch & Learn Series April 23^rd:

Protecting Children on the Internet with

Detective Sergeant Gerald Yott from Michigan State Police

Gerald Yott

Detective Sergeant

Michigan State Police

D/Sgt. Gerald Yott has 27 years’ experience as a police officer and is currently assigned as the team leader for the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit office in Coldwater providing service to the southwest region of Michigan. His team is part of the national Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. D/Sgt. Yott has several years of experience and training in conducting cyber investigations relating to the exploitation of children. D/Sgt. Yott has provided specialized training to numerous Law Enforcement Officers, child advocacy professionals, and civilian groups.

Join MWR on Friday, April 23rd from 11:30 AM-12:00 PM EST for the Lunch & Learn Presentation: Protecting Children on the Internet. Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Gerald Yott will be presenting on keeping children safe on the Internet. D/Sgt Yott is part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

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