News from Weight of the Fox Valley

Weight of the Fox Valley News

Vol. 2 Issue 9

September 2015

A community that together achieves and maintains a

healthy weight at every age

Passport to Active Living - Last Call!

The Passport to Active Living Challenge is ending. All Passports must be turned in no later than September 30th to qualify for the grand prize drawings. Bring your passport into any YMCA, United Way office, or the Calumet County Health Department.

In October we will announce the names of the three winners of the grand prizes pictured below. Thanks to Scheels for the help providing prizes!

Active Communities Action Team - What's next?

The Active Communities Action Team is working on the next initiatives. Our goal is to increase residents' physical activity by providing more opportunities to be active. If you would like to impact our community, join the team! For more details email to Keren Rosenberg, Program Manager at keren.rosenberg@unitedwayfoxcities.org

Ask An Expert

Ask An Expert

Do you have a question about exercise, physical activity, or eating right? Weight of the Fox Valley is able to help! We have access to local experts who are willing to answer your questions on healthy living. It is a confidential service. Simply go to the topic you are looking for under the "Healthy Living" section of our website, and click on "Ask an Expert." Type in your question and an expert will help you as soon as possible!

Fall is Here!

Fall is officially here. This is the right time to grab your light jacket and enjoy the autumn views. Use the local trails for biking, jogging or walking. We invite you to share photos from your fall experience on WOTFV Facebook page. Please mention the name and the location of the trail:

https://www.facebook.com/WeightoftheFoxValley/

For trail maps, use our online interactive map:

http://www.weightofthefoxvalley.org/maps/trails-map/

We appreciate your continued interest in creating a community that together achieves and maintains a healthy weight at every age. If you have questions or know others that would like to be added to this newsletter please contact Deb Schmidt at deb.schmidt@unitedwayfoxcities.org

Have a happy and healthy fall!

Keren Rosenberg, Program Manager, Weight of the Fox Valley