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#HealthyMe Interactive<br />
Annual Family Festival<br />
Gail Borden Public Main Library 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 16 • 2 – 4 pm<br />
#HealthyMe is a showcase event for youth<br />
and their families highlighting the importance<br />
of physical activity, healthy eating, and<br />
child safety. Attendees will find a variety of<br />
information and resources from vendors and<br />
live demonstrations on topics important for<br />
families. hoffman-estates-links.org<br />
Sponsors: The Hoffman Estates (IL) Chapter of The<br />
Links, Inc., Gail Borden Public Library and Create,<br />
Innovate, IGNITE!<br />
Judson Community<br />
Health & Wellness Fair<br />
Judson University Lindner Fitness Center<br />
1151 N. State St., Elgin 60120<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 19 • 11 am – 1 pm<br />
This program invites the community to enter<br />
into a time of focused health and wellness<br />
through exhibits, guest presentations, stories,<br />
raffles and fun. Enjoy the intergenerational<br />
experience with vendors and local agencies.<br />
judsonu.edu<br />
Curves Open House<br />
359 S. Randall Rd., Elgin 60123<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 19 • 3 – 6 pm<br />
Drop in for a free strength-training workout,<br />
healthy refreshments and information about<br />
the benefits of exercise, especially for women!<br />
curves.com<br />
Healthy Lifestyle<br />
Open Door Health Center 1665 Larkin Ave., Elgin 60123<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 19 • 5:30 – 7 pm<br />
Adults. Learn tips and techniques that you<br />
can use for mental health self-care. This<br />
session will address sexual health wellbeing.<br />
A light dinner will be served and goody bag<br />
will be given. odhcil.org<br />
Plant-Based Eating in a<br />
Carnivore World<br />
AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital<br />
Diabetes Classroom-Outpatient Entrance 2<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 20 • 4:30 – 6:30 pm<br />
Plant-based eating is gaining popularity and<br />
it can impact your health. Learn how to ease<br />
into this healthier and flexible style and drop<br />
the "all or nothing" approach. Take home tasty<br />
recipes to start your new routine.<br />
presencehealth.org/presence-saint-josephhospital-elgin<br />
Please register: Email Susan.Peterson@AMITAhealth.org<br />
NS =No School Day<br />
Elgin Mayor<br />
Dave Kaptain is<br />
challenging all<br />
Elginites to get<br />
out and walk to<br />
improve their<br />
health and their<br />
neighborhood.<br />
Full Moon Ride: Elgin Bike Hub<br />
Meet at Advocate Park 179 E. Chicago St., Elgin 60120<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 20 • 9 – 10:30 pm<br />
It's the monthly Elgin full moon ride. Join us for<br />
this social, moderately-paced night ride for a<br />
few miles throughout the core neighborhoods<br />
of Elgin. elginbikehub.com<br />
Reminder: Illinois State law requires bike riders to<br />
have a clear light on the front and a red reflector<br />
or a red light on the back for night time riding. That<br />
would be the minimum attempt for safety, so let's all<br />
be easy to see on the street.<br />
Soccer and A Snack<br />
Eastside Recreation Center 1080 E. Chicago St., Elgin 60120<br />
Friday, <strong>March</strong> 22 • 3 – 5 pm<br />
Ages 5-13. Play on the indoor soccer field and<br />
learn how to prepare your own healthy snacks.<br />
Please inform us of any food allergies at time<br />
of registration. cityofelgin.org/1161/Eastside-<br />
Recreation-Center-ERC<br />
Presented in partnership with the Eastside<br />
Recreation Center, AMITA Health Saint Joseph<br />
Hospital and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.<br />
Registration deadline is <strong>March</strong> 20. Call 847-531-7048 or<br />
email suffredin_c@cityofelgin.org to register.<br />
YMCA Stress & Wellness<br />
Workshop<br />
Gail Borden Public Main Library Elgin Room<br />
270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 23 • 2 – 4 pm<br />
Discover stress management and wellness tips<br />
to keep you happy and healthy this season.<br />
Presenter: Kelly Wemken, Community Wellness<br />
Coordinator with the Taylor Family YMCA.<br />
taylorymca.org<br />
Elgin Bike Ride: Elgin Bike Hub<br />
Meet at Festival Park, Elgin 60120<br />
Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 24 • 2 – 4 pm<br />
Friendly for ages 8-80. Explore Elgin by bike<br />
and get to know your city and your neighbors!<br />
We'll ride low-stress routes for 3-5 miles. We<br />
will be using a mix of off-street and on-street<br />
routes. Each rider will be responsible for his/<br />
her own behavior as a street user. We will try<br />
to provide helpful guidance and leadership as<br />
we ride. elginbikehub.com<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Mayor's Community<br />
Walk Challenge<br />
Look for details for the Mayor’s <strong>2019</strong><br />
Walking Challenge June 1 - June 30 at<br />
www.activateelgin.org or on the<br />
Activate Elgin Facebook page.<br />
<strong>March</strong> into Health <strong>2019</strong><br />
Spring Breakout Adventures NS<br />
Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd., Elgin, 60120<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 26 • 10 am – 1 pm<br />
All ages. Calling all families, friends, schools<br />
and youth organizations! Break out from<br />
the winter cold and join us during your<br />
Spring Break. Explore all that this unique<br />
56-acre preserve has to offer, including<br />
archery, biodiversity exploration, guided<br />
hikes, fishing and orienteering. You can<br />
also master your Frisbee technique with<br />
our 18-hole disc golf course. All equipment<br />
provided. fpdcc.com/event<br />
Registration required for groups of 20 or more.<br />
Duke Otherwise NS<br />
Gail Borden Public Main Library<br />
270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 27 • 2 – 3 pm<br />
Skilled guitarist and captivating tap-dancer,<br />
Duke Otherwise delights all ages with hilarious<br />
songs and an array of tunes.<br />
Please register: Online at gailborden.info/register, over the<br />
phone at 847-429-4597 or in person.<br />
BTS Sing-Along Dance Party NS<br />
Gail Borden Public Main Library 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120<br />
Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 28 • 4:30 – 6 pm<br />
Grades 6-12. BTS fans — you're invited<br />
to a party! Sing and dance along to your<br />
favorite songs.<br />
CHEF Seminars<br />
Gail Borden Rakow Branch • 2751 W. Bowes Rd., Elgin 60124<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 30<br />
10 am Buying Healthy Food on a Budget<br />
Seminar by Chef Annette Licitra,<br />
Integrative Health Coach<br />
11 am Preparing Healthy & Fun Snacks<br />
Demo by Chefs Dalila Gonzalez and<br />
Noon<br />
Ryan Waesche<br />
Chair Yoga for All Ages Led by Yoga<br />
Master Boontiva Truong-Quang<br />
Explore the connection between eating<br />
healthy food, exercising and how to do it on<br />
a budget. For those attending all 3 sessions:<br />
receive a free acupressure Yoga mat (value<br />
$50). Attendees must be at least 12 years old.<br />
Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by<br />
a parent/guardian. chefillinois.org<br />
Sponsors: CHEF (Community Harvest Educational<br />
Foundation)<br />
Registration is required for each session; each<br />
class is limited to 15 people. Register: Online at<br />
gailborden.info/register, over the phone at 847-429-4597<br />
or in person.<br />
Kane County<br />
1 Billion Steps Challenge<br />
The Kane County Community Health<br />
Improvement Action Team is getting Kane<br />
County active! Join us to help Kane County<br />
reach 1 Billion Steps.<br />
Kane Health Counts Steps:<br />
bit.ly/2Q8Is2Z or www.kanehealthcounts.org.<br />
#ActivateElgin #<strong>March</strong>IntoHealth • Activate Elgin’s <strong>March</strong> into Health <strong>2019</strong> #ActivateElgin #<strong>March</strong>IntoHealth • Activate Elgin’s <strong>March</strong> into Health <strong>2019</strong> #ActivateElgin #<strong>March</strong>IntoHealth #ActivateElgin
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