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Greetings!

 

Do you need something motivating you through the next few months? We have something for you to look forward to! Sign yourself, family, friends or co-workers up for the first annual  Mississippi Medley, a 5k run/walk series. In collaboration with local races, this series requires participation in a minimum of 4 out of 8 5ks. Register for the full series to receive a complimentary quarter zip long sleeve with thumb holes!   

Get involved:
  • Ladies Night Out is October 25th from 4-7pm at the Winona Mall. Enjoy 40+ booths with FREE entry. Look for Live Well Winona!   
  • Winona Health is hosting a FREE Diabetes Expo on October 28th from 8:30am-12:30pm.  
  • Join WSU & Z Studio on October 28th for Day of Dance Fitness! Shake your booty for FREE in a Zumba and/or Hip Hop Hustle. Call for more information 507-429-5952.  
  • Call for abstracts reminder! First annual Wellness Exchange for Lifelong Learners. Share your wellness passion or expertise at this conference. 
  • Don't forget the physical activity challenges!  Register here for the Warrrior Waddle on October 20th. Relax the rest of your Saturday and then hit Strong is the New Beautiful - Benefit 5k at Saint Mary's University on the 21st. 
  • Visit our website for other healthy community events and races within approximately 100 miles of Winona.
Nutrition article - MyPlate in the School Cafeteria!

by Karen Ansel, MS RD

This year, school meals are getting a whole new look. Thanks to the USDA's new Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, school meals are now looking a lot more like MyPlate, the government's roadmap for healthy eating. "MyPlate allows school nutrition professionals and students to speak the same language," says Rachel Begun.   

Read more! 

 

Minnesota Marine Art Museum - featured resource of the month:
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum opened July 27, 2006, featuring three major art collections, making it a regional and national attraction.  With its diversity in exhibit offerings, it appeals to people from a variety of backgrounds. The museum also has many wonderful programs geared toward families, adults, and schools, including school tours and also a program called SPARK which is a cultural program for people with memory loss.

Making a Difference award:

Roxanne Ready celebrated her 50th birthday the same way she does every year. Not with cake and ice cream and balloons, but with miles. Roxanne's birthday tradition is a different kind of celebration of self; she does a mile for every year that she's celebrating. This year she ran, rollerbladed, and did 3 kinds of bike riding to cover over 50 miles. Read more! 


We look forward to working with you to create a healthier Winona!
 
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Live Well Winona
   
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Nutrition article - MyPlate in the School Cafeteria
Featured resource: Minnesota Marine Art Museum
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: Eckers Apple Farm!

Take your honey to Ecker's Apple Farm for some honeycrisp apples! Open daily from 10am-6pm during the apple season.  Enjoy pre-picked apples or pick your own. Visit the bakery, apiary, and retail store for additional treats and goodies. Hop on the Honeycrisp Express, a train ride led by a John Deere tractor.
Eckers Apple Farm
Chicken Pot Pie Bundles:

 

Everyone will love this comfort food classic with a fun new twist! Delight your diners with creamy Chicken Pot Pie Bundles, perfect for a winter night. 

Get recipe! 

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