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Greetings!
Thank you for an amazing year! We appreciate your support and encouragement as we continue to develop health initiatives for our community.
From Live Well Winona Director, Janneke Quick (right) and Operations Manager, Stacey Sadowski (left):
"Have a happy and healthy holiday season!"
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Get involved:
- Health Seekers - start your New Year off right with beginner level fitness classes and advice from registered dietitians! Call the YMCA to learn more about this 8 week class: 507-454-1520.
- Get your Certificate in Volunteer Leadership for FREE in February! Register for this 2 day training, sponsored by the Winona County Restorative Justice.
- SMU Dance Marathon, Feb 15 from 9pm-6am! Dance the night away and raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Learn more.
- Take care of your 2013 race calendar with one registration form! Mississippi Medley 5k Run/Walk Series gets you signed up in a jiffy.
- Reminder that Winona Connects is the community's new virtual volunteer center!
- We are seeking blog content for our website! Click here to see some of the blog entries that our Board of Directors has written.
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Nutrition article: Healthy Holiday Party? Nutritionists Weigh In On How They Eat
on Huffpost Healthy Living
Six nutritionists share their personal rules and food choices during these festive few weeks. This is a survival guide that will help you indulge without losing course. Here's to a season of letting loose while keeping it tight!
Read more!
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Featured resource of the month: Community Education
Looking to get active, pick up a new hobby, sign your child up for after school activities, or go to a class with your little one? Community Education has it all!
Learn more about Enrichments, GED Certificates, After School Activities, Early Childhood Family Education, Project Compass Programs, Baby Connections, Parents Forever, Early Childhood Screenings, Pre-School, and Key Kids after school or summer care.
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Making a Difference award: Toys for Tots
This annual program is hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and aims to deliver a message of hope to less fortunate children that will help them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. This message is delivered through a new toy at Christmas. Toys are collected during October, November and December each year at numerous host sites across Winona.
Read more!
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We look forward to working with you to create a healthier Winona!
Sincerely,
Live Well Winona
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Community Articles
Health-related articles written by or contributed by community members:
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Date Night idea: Trester Trolley Holiday Lights Tour!
Celebrate the holidays with a loved one on a trolley tour this month! This hour-long tour highlights the best Christmas light displays in Winona. Meet at the downtown Merchants Bank parking lot.
Dates & Times
Choose 6:30pm or 8:00pm
Dec 15, 16, 22, 23 Reservations
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Holiday Brunch:
Check out these great ideas provided by Alexandra Economy, RD, LD - Winona Hy-Vee Dietitian:
- Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
- Overnight Oatmeal
- Baked Apple-Cinnamon French Toast
Get recipes!
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