April 25, Red Hat Society Day

Red Hat Society Day (RHS) is an international social organization founded in 1998 for women approaching the age of 50 and beyond. The society is the largest women’s social group in the world with over 70,000 members in the United States and 25 other countries.

The members are dedicated to making the world a better place by actively promoting and supporting fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment and fitness for each individual, as well as demonstrating the value and contributions of women to society at large.

Mission Statement
The RHS is a global society that connects, supports and encourages women in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment and fitness.
  *Fun. To celebrate life at every age and stage.
  *Friendship. To solidify and support the expansion of the bonds of sisterhood.
  *Freedom. To discover and explore new interests and renew abandoned ones.
  *Fulfillment. To realize our personal potential.
  *Fitness. To embrace healthy, life-lengthening lifestyles.

By maintaining a thriving social networking community, and offering a variety of services and group experiences, the Red Hat Society supports and encourages Members to get the most out of life.

To learn more about the Red Hat Society, visit their website at www.redhatsociety.com

Exercise with Your Child Week August 5-11, 2012

This week encourages parents and guardians to exercise with their children as part of a healthier lifestyle. Exercise enables children to improve their overall well being, to maintain a healthier weight and to reduce the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Children need 60 minutes of play with moderate to vigorous activity every day, but it doesn't have to be all at once. 

As a parent, you can help shape your child's attitudes and behaviors toward physical activity. Throughout their lives, encourage young people to be physically active for one hour or more each day, with activities ranging from informal, active play to organized sports. Here are some ways you can do this:

•Set a positive example by leading an active lifestyle.

•Make physical activity part of your family's daily routine by taking family walks or participating in active games together.

•Give your children equipment that encourages physical activity.

•Take young people to places where they can be active, such as parks and community centers.

•Be positive about physical activities in which your child participates and encourage them to be interested in new activities.

•Make physical activity fun, such as team sports, individual sports, and recreational activities including walking, running, skating, bicycling, swimming, and playground activities.

•Instead of watching television, encourage your child to find fun activities to do on their own or with friends and family, such as walking, playing chase or riding bikes.

•Be safe! Always provide protective equipment such as helmets, wrist pads or knee pads and ensure that activity is age-appropriate.

Flash Workout with
First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Michelle Obama makes a surprise visit to Alice Deal Middle School to join students in a Lets Move! Flash Workout. Over 600 schools across the country participated in similar workouts at the same time.

Sid the Science Kid-Work Your Body
More and more children programs are encouraging
physical activities.

Exercise and the Physically Challenged
Physical activity is important for all children. Get advice from a
professional with experience in physical activity and disability.
They can tell you more about the amounts and types of
physical activity that are appropriate for your child's abilities.

Resources.

Let's Move
We Can

National Employee Health and Fitness Day May 16, 2012

Employees’ Health And Fitness Programs

Workplace Wellness Programs enhance the
overall health and productivity of your organization.

Benefits For Employers

Increase employee productivity

Improve health care costs

Less illness and injuries

Reduce employee absenteeism

Benefits For Employees

Less stress

Improve physical fitness

Better eating habits or weight control

Increase physical and mental health 

6 Steps to Creating a Wellness Program

Presentor: Mitzi Dulan, RD

Bob Harper from the "Biggest Loser" provides
tips on how to stay healthy at work.

National Employee Health and Fitness Day™ is the third (3rd) Wednesday in May each year. Administered annually by the National Association for Health and Fitness. NEHF is a national health observance, created to promote the benefits of physical activity for individuals through their work site health promotion activities. Founded in 1989 National Employee Health and Fitness Day has enlisted tens of thousands of participants from employers around the world.

For More Information on how to Improve Employee Health and Fitness visit the following links:

National Employee Health and Fitness Day Campaign

NCPAD The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

National Employee Health and Fitness Day May 18, 2011

Employees’ Health And Fitness Programs

Workplace Wellness Programs enhance the
overall health and productivity of your organization.

Benefits For Employers

Increase employee productivity

Improve health care costs

Less illness and injuries

Reduce employee absenteeism

Benefits For Employees

Less stress

Improve physical fitness

Better eating habits or weight control

Increase physical and mental health 

6 Steps to Creating a Wellness Program

Presentor: Mitzi Dulan, RD

 

Bob Harper from the "Biggest Loser" provides
tips on how to stay healthy at work.

 

National Employee Health and Fitness Day™ is the third (3rd) Wednesday in May each year. Administered annually by the National Association for Health and Fitness. NEHF is a national health observance, created to promote the benefits of physical activity for individuals through their work site health promotion activities. Founded in 1989 National Employee Health and Fitness Day has enlisted tens of thousands of participants from employers around the world.

For More Information on how to Improve Employee Health and Fitness visit the following links:

National Employee Health and Fitness Day Campaign

NCPAD The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

Red Hat Society Day, April 25, 2011

Red Hat Society Day (RHS) is an international social organization founded in 1998 for women approaching the age of 50 and beyond. The society is the largest women’s social group in the world with over 70,000 members in the United States and 25 other countries.

The members are dedicated to making the world a better place by actively promoting and supporting fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment and fitness for each individual, as well as demonstrating the value and contributions of women to society at large.

Mission Statement
The RHS is a global society that connects, supports and encourages women in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment and fitness.
  *Fun. To celebrate life at every age and stage.
  *Friendship. To solidify and support the expansion of the bonds of sisterhood.
  *Freedom. To discover and explore new interests and renew abandoned ones.
  *Fulfillment. To realize our personal potential.
  *Fitness. To embrace healthy, life-lengthening lifestyles.

By maintaining a thriving social networking community, and offering a variety of services and group experiences, the Red Hat Society supports and encourages Members to get the most out of life.

To learn more about the Red Hat Society, visit their website at www.redhatsociety.com