MENU
  • 5H Project
    • Wellness in Chelsea
    • Wellness in Dexter
    • Wellness in Grass Lake
    • Wellness in Manchester
    • Wellness in Stockbridge
    • Multi-Community Programs
  • Wellness Centers
    • Chelsea Wellness Center
    • Dexter Wellness Center
    • Manchester Wellness Center
    • Stockbridge Wellness Center
  • About Us
    • Mission & Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • About Our Finances
    • Contact
  • Calendar
    • Chelsea Community Events
    • Dexter Community Events
    • Grass Lake Community Events
    • Manchester Community Events
    • Stockbridge Community Events
    • All Community Events
  • Connected
  • Grants

5HF Major Coverage:  5 Healthy Towns Foundation issues Request for Proposal for Regional Planning

 

5 Healthy Towns Foundation is accepting proposals for regional interventions that address isolation, food access, and/or physical activity opportunities in the 5 Healthy Towns service area (Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge.)  Up to $500,000 will be made available over the next three years to support interventions that will have a strong, positive impact on the listed focus areas by changing system through Connectivity, Engagement, Optimism and Resiliency.  For more information please click here.

 

5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and our partners invite you to visit OneBigConnection.org (OBC)!  The new platform has local area resources, area health data, an events calendar, social media feed, and more!

In response to the increase in COVID-19 infection rates in our region and following CDC recommendations, beginning Friday, 8/6/21, masks will be required at all times in all areas of the Wellness Centers (excluding the pools) regardless of vaccination status.

 Decisions like this are not easy. We know that each of us has an opportunity to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the delta variant, and we thank you for joining us in this effort.

Lap pool and warm water pool usage will remain as a drop-in structure at this time. Masks must be worn to/from locker rooms and pools.

The current 6 month maximum for bridges is being extended due to the circumstances.

We thank you for your cooperation as we focus on our number one priority of maintaining the health and well-being of our members and guests.

Your Wellness Center Team

Learn more about our Wellness Centers

  • Chelsea Wellness Center
  • Dexter Wellness Center
  • Stockbridge Wellness Center

Learn more about the many free programs and membership opportunities 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Wellness Centers bring to our communities.  Click on the links above to take a virtual tour, get contact information and more!

Every day has the potential to be an adventure and these days we find ourselves in the middle of a true adventure. Every one of us has decisions to make. We need to weigh risk and benefit for all our activities – grocery shopping, family visits, lunch dates and more.

Some of us find ourselves in a position to make decisions for the benefit others. For instance, local hospital administrators must care for their patients, employees and visitors. We shouldn’t envy them their challenge. It is unlikely they will make everyone (perhaps even anyone) happy.

There is plenty of expert information. Sometimes experts forget that most of us aren’t microbiologists. Without their basic understanding regarding the behavior of germs (including viruses), their comments can be distressing. While virus behavior can’t always be predicted, we know the coronavirus (COVID-19) will succumb to most over the counter soaps and disinfectants. That’s good news. And, although the vast majority of the population has no established immunity (resistance) to COVID-19, most of us will be able to withstand the illness without consequence.

There are exceptions. People older than 70 or with existing illnesses like asthma or any other lung illness, heart disease, diabetes, etc., should be extremely careful. The same for people who smoke. The rest of us can think about how we can help them. Delivering groceries or picking up prescriptions is one offer we can make.

Here’s something important to consider. Our immune system, the part of us that prevents illness and makes it less serious if we become ill, is ‘pumped up’ when we are physically active. We should all find ways to keep moving. Going outside is perfectly safe.

Immune systems work best if we’re happy, too. And most of us are happy in the company of people we care about. If you shouldn’t go out or have guests, find other ways to connect. Use the phone, Zoom, Facetime or other electronic communication to stay in touch with friends and relatives. If video communication is a new idea, ask someone to help you figure it out. Once you do it a few times it will be easy. Personal interactions with people you care for and who care for you is essential when we are practicing ‘social distancing’. It will help us all resist infection if we demonstrate care and experience being cared for. You can also try laughing out loud – at something or nothing at all.

Of course, we’ll feel better if we limit exposure to sensationalizing television, as hard as it to look away, sometimes.

Lastly, wash your hands, everyone. Twenty seconds each time.

Take good care.

Your friends from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation

Our mission is to:

Cultivate Improvements in Personal and Community Wellness

The people in our 5 Healthy Towns Eat Better, Move More, Avoid Unhealthy Substances and Connect with Others in Healthy Ways.

How we can help your community »

Wellness Centers

Over 400,000 visits per year

50 programs open to the community

7000+ members

Wellness Coalitions

190 funded programs

90+ Coalition Members

9 years of Wellness Plans

Due to COVID-19 please check with event organizers to confirm times and dates.

Sep 17

Open Air Market of Stockbridge

4:00 pm, Stockbridge Town Square iCalGoogle

Sep 18

Dexter Forum

8:30 am, Dexter Wellness Center Conference Room

A bi-weekly forum held at Dexter Wellness Center. Dexter Forum hosts discussions on anything
that might be pertinent to the community.

Meet in the Dexter Wellness Center Conference Room (2810 Baker Rd). All are welcome!

 iCalGoogle

Sep 20

Manchester Walking Program

9:30 am, Manchester Wellness Center

Free and open to the Public! 9:30 AM. Meet at the Manchester Wellness Center.

 iCalGoogle

Sep 20

Grass Lake Community Wellness Initiative Meeting

6:00 pm, Grass Lake Township Hall iCalGoogle

Sep 21

Grass Lake Senior Center

10:00 am, Grass Lake Senior Center

We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and have game night each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Ping Pong Night on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.  Lunch is available each weekday at noon for a suggested donation of $2.50. We are able to provide low-cost, nutritionally balanced, tasty lunches thanks to our partnership with the Jackson County Department on Aging.  If you would like to join us for lunch, please call the Senior Center at 517-522-8466 or 734.475.9242 at least one day in advance to register.

 iCalGoogle

Sep 22

Wednesday Farmers Market

1:00 pm, Chelsea State Bank Parking Lot

Every Wednesday 1-5pm *on the corner of Old US 12 and M52 in the Chelsea State Bank parking lot

 iCalGoogle

Sep 22

Grass Lake Farmers Market

4:00 pm, Grass Lake Community Events Park iCalGoogle

Sep 28

Manchester Wellness Coalition Meeting

12:00 pm, Manchester Village Offices

Manchester Village Offices, Village Room

 iCalGoogle

Oct 12

Dexter Wellness Coalition Meeting

5:30 pm, Dexter Wellness Center Conference Room iCalGoogle

Oct 21

Stockbridge Coalition Meeting

12:00 pm, Stockbridge Activity Center Rm 108 iCalGoogle
View full event calendar

Community Spotlight

Visit our communities below to learn about their wellness plans, meeting schedules, contact information and more!

Chelsea
Dexter
Grass Lake
Manchester
Stockbridge
Multi- Community Programs

Chelsea Wellness Coalition

Coalition Contact

Ashley Tomasi
ashley@5healthytowns.org

Coaliton Documents

These files are related to the Chelsea Wellness Coalition. You'll find meeting agendas and minutes, the comprehensive wellness plan, articles and more.
  • Comprehensive Wellness Plans
    • Health Data
      • Intervention Reports
        • Meeting Agendas and Minutes
          • New Intervention Ideas
            • Plan Team
              • 2019 Orientation Meeting Documents
                • Intervention Tables
                  • Orientation Meeting Documents
                    • Proposal Presentations
                    • PR & Outreach
                      Home All Downloads
                      Select category or search...

                      Next Meeting

                      Jan 10

                      12:00 pm, 5H Foundation Conference Room iCalGoogle
                      • Wellness Center
                      • Latest Wellness Plan
                      • Latest Approved Interventions

                      Dexter Wellness Coalition

                      Coalition Contact

                      Brett Pedersen
                      pedersenb@dexterschools.org

                      Coaliton Documents

                      These files are related to the Dexter Wellness Coalition. You'll find meeting agendas and minutes, the comprehensive wellness plan, articles and more.
                      • Coalition Evaluation Reports
                        • Comprehensive Wellness Plans
                          • Health Data
                            • Meeting Agendas and Minutes
                              Home All Downloads
                              Select category or search...

                              Next Meeting

                              Oct 9

                              5:30 pm, Dexter Wellness Center Conference Room iCalGoogle
                              • Wellness Center
                              • Latest Wellness Plan
                              • Latest Approved Interventions

                              Grass Lake Wellness Coalition

                              Coalition Contact

                              Doug Moeckel
                              doug.moeckel@grasslakeschools.com

                              Coaliton Documents

                              These files are related to the Grass Lake Wellness Coalition. You'll find meeting agendas and minutes, the comprehensive wellness plan, articles and more.
                              • Coalition Evaluation Reports
                                • Comprehensive Wellness Plans
                                  • General Coalition Documents
                                    • Health Data
                                      • Meeting Agendas and Minutes
                                        • Steering Committee Minutes
                                          • Yearly Plans
                                            Home All Downloads
                                            Select category or search...

                                            Next Meeting

                                            Oct 15

                                            6:00 pm, Grass Lake Township Hall iCalGoogle
                                            • Wellness in Grass Lake
                                            • Latest Wellness Plan
                                            • Latest Approved Interventions

                                            Manchester Wellness Coalition

                                            Coalition Contact

                                            Ray Berg
                                            manchesterwellnesscoalition@gmail.com

                                            Coaliton Documents

                                            These files are related to the Manchester Wellness Coalition. You'll find meeting agendas and minutes, the comprehensive wellness plan, articles and more.
                                            • Avoid Unhealthy Substances Interventions
                                              • Coalition Evaluation Reports
                                                • Comprehensive Wellness Plans
                                                  • Connect with Others Interventions
                                                    • Eat Better Interventions
                                                      • Health Data
                                                        • Meeting Agendas and Summaries
                                                          • Move More Interventions
                                                            Home All Downloads
                                                            Select category or search...

                                                            Next Meeting

                                                            Jan 22

                                                            12:00 pm, Manchester Village Offices iCalGoogle
                                                            • Wellness Center
                                                            • Latest Wellness Plan
                                                            • Latest Approved Interventions

                                                            Stockbridge Wellness Coalition

                                                            Coalition Contact

                                                            Matt Pegouskie
                                                            matt@5healthytowns.org

                                                            Coaliton Documents

                                                            These files are related to the Stockbridge Wellness Coalition. You'll find meeting agendas and minutes, the comprehensive wellness plan, articles and more.
                                                            • Coalition Evaluation Documents
                                                              • Comprehensive Wellness Plans
                                                                • General Coalition Documents
                                                                  • Health Data
                                                                    • Meeting Agendas and Minutes
                                                                      Home All Downloads
                                                                      Select category or search...

                                                                      Next Meeting

                                                                      Feb 9

                                                                      11:00 am, First Presbyterian Church CE Building iCalGoogle
                                                                      • Wellness Center
                                                                      • Latest Wellness Plan
                                                                      • Latest Approved Interventions

                                                                      Collaboration between communities is one of the great benefits of the 5 Healthy Towns Project. People and organizations who haven’t interacted before are working together to provide wellness activities to their communities. By sharing ideas and resources, our 5 Healthy Towns are able to implement interventions that might be untenable otherwise.

                                                                      • 5H Community Read
                                                                      • Big Red Barrel Program
                                                                      • Fitness for Life
                                                                      • Safe Routes to School
                                                                      • Farm to Table Dinner
                                                                      • Adaptive Movement

                                                                      5 Healthy Towns Foundation

                                                                      14800 E. Old US 12 Chelsea, MI 48118 | (734) 433-4599 | info@5healthytowns.org

                                                                      ©2021 5 Healthy Towns Foundation. Website maintenance by Wavelength.

                                                                      5HF Photo Gallery

                                                                      Check out our photo galleries, and send in photos of your community!

                                                                      Photo Gallery »

                                                                      Community Wellness

                                                                      • 5H Project
                                                                        • Wellness in Chelsea
                                                                        • Wellness in Dexter
                                                                        • Wellness in Grass Lake
                                                                        • Wellness in Manchester
                                                                        • Wellness in Stockbridge
                                                                        • Multi-Community Programs
                                                                      • Wellness Centers
                                                                        • Chelsea Wellness Center
                                                                        • Dexter Wellness Center
                                                                        • Manchester Wellness Center
                                                                        • Stockbridge Wellness Center
                                                                      • About Us
                                                                        • Mission & Vision
                                                                        • Board of Directors
                                                                        • About Our Finances
                                                                        • Contact
                                                                      • Calendar
                                                                        • Chelsea Community Events
                                                                        • Dexter Community Events
                                                                        • Grass Lake Community Events
                                                                        • Manchester Community Events
                                                                        • Stockbridge Community Events
                                                                        • All Community Events
                                                                      • Connected
                                                                      • Grants

                                                                      Member Login

                                                                      [ Placeholder content for popup link ] WordPress Download Manager - Best Download Management Plugin