Live Well Winona | Healthy Habits, better lives
Greetings!

 

As the cooler weather settles in, Live Well Winona wants to remind you that there are plenty of fun and healthy things to do inside AND outside. Don't forget to visit our community calendar and resources directory!

Get involved:
  • Call for abstracts for the first annual Wellness Exchange for Lifelong Learners. Share your wellness passion or expertise!
  • This month's physical activity challenge is back-to-back 5k races:
    • the ever-popular Warrior Waddle is October 20th. Register here for this purple party 5k!
    • lace up those sneakers on October 21st for a good cause. Strong is the New Beautiful - Benefit 5k. Funds go to the family of Saint Mary's University senior volleyball player Sabrina Larson Bushlack, injured this summer in a car accident.
  • Merchants Bank is hosting a Retirement Expo on September 25. Come learn how to plan your new adventure!
  • Visit our website for other healthy community events and races within approximately 100 miles of Winona.
Nutrition article - it's time for...the slow cooker! 

by Stacey Sadowski, RD, LD, CNSC

Prep time for many slow cooker recipes can be minimal, and when you get home you have a complete healthy meal ready and waiting.  Using the slow cooker also allows for a relaxed way to have your kids get involved in cooking, as it is easy for them to help put the ingredients into the slow cooker.

Read more!

 

Miller Mentoring - featured resource of the month:
Miller Mentoring is a an after-school program that pairs at-risk students in 5-12th grade with an adult mentor. Not only does the program boast improved academic standing of students, it also excels at enhancing the personal lives of both the participating students and mentors. Read Winona Daily News article here.
 
Making a Difference award:

Ready Set School (RSS) is a non-profit that's making a big impact in our community! Going back to school should be an exciting time for both kids and their parents, but if we can't afford to fill our shopping cart with the school supplies that our kids need, it can be a stressful time. RSS is funded through donations and ensures that children have the necessary supplies and clothing for school. Students have to meet several guidelines before they can qualify for the voucher, which can be spent like a gift card at certain retailers. 


We look forward to working with you to create a healthier Winona!
 
Sincerely,
Live Well Winona
   
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Nutrition article - slow cooker
Featured resource: Miller Mentoring
Making a Difference Award
Community Articles
Date Night Idea
Recipe
Community Articles
Health-related articles written by or contributed by community members:
Date Night idea: Boats & Bluegrass Music Festival!

This family-friendly festival prides itself on providing a fun, safe, and friendly music environment. Head to Prairie Island September 27-30. Enjoy camping and other activities for both adults and children, including canoe trips in the backwaters of the Mississippi!
Satisfying Turkey Chili:

 

Brown 1 lb Honeysuckle Breakfast Turkey Sausage in a skillet.  Add 1 (14.t oz) can no-salt-added Muir Glen fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can kernel corn, rinsed and drained, 1 (15 oz) can chili beans, and 1 1/2 cups chopped celery in a crock-pot.  Add cooked ground turkey on top of vegetables in crock-pot. Heat on LOW for 4 to 8 hours.
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