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What is 5HF?

Have you wondered what 5HF means? Want to learn the difference between Wellness Coalitions and Wellness Centers? Watch this short video and find out!

Mindful Dexter is a wellness initiative of the Dexter Wellness Coalition, offering FREE ongoing opportunities for anyone in the community to practice mindfulness meditation in a safe, friendly group setting. Sessions are held the 2nd Tuesday and Third Saturdays of the month and guided by experienced mindfulness practitioners/facilitators. The sessions have no religious affiliation and are appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators. All are welcome!

View the Schedule Here.

Scholarships

All 5 Healthy Town Wellness Centers (Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester and Stockbridge) have scholarships available for those who may need assistance. To learn more about scholarships opportunities, please visit member services or call 734.214.0220 for more information.

Connected!

The latest edition of Connected will be in mailboxes starting next week!  The Spring/Summer ’19 edition is all about food!   National Kidney Foundation of Michigan talks about their new Regie program, you’ll learn how to forage, why herbs are so popular and more!

You can read the magazine online here!

 

Learn more about our Wellness Centers

  • Chelsea Wellness Center
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  • 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!

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.

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Wellness Centers

Over 400,000 visits per year

50 programs open to the community

7000+ members

Wellness Coalitions

190 funded programs

90+ Coalition Members

7 years of Wellness Plans

Apr 20

Jazzercise in Grass Lake

8:00 am, George Long Elementary School

Welcome to Jazzercise! Each 60-minute class includes a warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale-all set to contemporary, fun music. Learn a variety of moves and techniques, including yoga, Pilates, jazz-dance, kickboxing, and proper breathing. All fitness levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes, good aerobic or cross-training shoes, and bring a water bottle and towel. Mats and weights are available. You can sign up and begin anytime. (Arrive 10 minutes early if registering on day of class.) Contact Laura at 517-416-2945 to register or with questions.

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Apr 20

Grass Lake Road Runners

7:50 am, Roaming Goat Coffee Shop

Join us for a fun group run, starting and ending from the Roaming Goat coffee shop. Meet at 7:50am and be ready to run at 8:00am. Runners received discounts on their coffee beverages! All levels welcome! We usually do a 3-4 mile route, but there are additional routes if you want to go for a longer run.

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Apr 20

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!

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Apr 22

Swimming at Chelsea Comfort Inn

6:00 am, Chelsea Senior Center

Join the Chelsea Seniors for swimming, water walking, or soaking in the hot tub on Monday through Friday from 6 – 10 am.  This is a warm water pool with a depth of 5ft. No lifeguard. Call the Senior Center to sign up 475-9242. Cost is $3 per person – payment will be accepted at the front desk of the Comfort Inn.

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Apr 22

Manchester Walking Program

9:30 am, Manchester Wellness Center

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

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Apr 22

Low Impact Cardio Drumming

6:15 pm, Waterloo Township Hall

$3, supplies included

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Apr 22

Zumba

7:00 pm, George Long Elementary School

Zumba – Mondays/Wednesdays – Mondays in the George Long Elementary Small Gym. Wednesdays in the George Long Elementary Cafeteria

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Apr 23

Swimming at Chelsea Comfort Inn

6:00 am, Chelsea Senior Center

Join the Chelsea Seniors for swimming, water walking, or soaking in the hot tub on Monday through Friday from 6 – 10 am.  This is a warm water pool with a depth of 5ft. No lifeguard. Call the Senior Center to sign up 475-9242. Cost is $3 per person – payment will be accepted at the front desk of the Comfort Inn.

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Apr 23

Manchester Wellness Coalition Meeting

12:00 pm, Manchester Village Offices

Manchester Village Offices, Village Room

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Apr 24

Swimming at Chelsea Comfort Inn

6:00 am, Chelsea Senior Center

Join the Chelsea Seniors for swimming, water walking, or soaking in the hot tub on Monday through Friday from 6 – 10 am.  This is a warm water pool with a depth of 5ft. No lifeguard. Call the Senior Center to sign up 475-9242. Cost is $3 per person – payment will be accepted at the front desk of the Comfort Inn.

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Apr 24

Zumba

7:00 pm, George Long Elementary School

Zumba – Mondays/Wednesdays – Mondays in the George Long Elementary Small Gym. Wednesdays in the George Long Elementary Cafeteria

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Apr 24

Walk to School Wednesdays

7:30 am,

Join us as North Creek and South Meadows School students start the day on the right foot! Interested families meet at Chelsea District Library (South Meadows route) and Clocktower Commons Parking Lot (North Creek) at 7:30. Walking school buses leave for school at 7:35 am.  The only Wednesdays we do not walk is when school is cancelled.

You can follow the latest Walk to School Wednesday information on the Chelsea Walk to School Wednesday Facebook page.

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Apr 24

Women’s Self Defense Wednesdays

8:00 pm, Dexter Township building

This reality based self defense class is designed for females ages 15 and up. $5 per student – Drop In’s welcome

14495 N. Territorial Rd., Ste B (across from North Lake Store) – Instruction is led by Mike Trester, a Level 4 Commando Krav Maga Certified Instructor – website www.ckmchelsea.info Email ckmchelsea@gmail.com  (734) 904-5003

Wear comfortable, loose fitting workout-style clothing and clean gym shoes.  Grappling gloves and mouth guard are recommended.

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Apr 25

Swimming at Chelsea Comfort Inn

6:00 am, Chelsea Senior Center

Join the Chelsea Seniors for swimming, water walking, or soaking in the hot tub on Monday through Friday from 6 – 10 am.  This is a warm water pool with a depth of 5ft. No lifeguard. Call the Senior Center to sign up 475-9242. Cost is $3 per person – payment will be accepted at the front desk of the Comfort Inn.

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Apr 25

Low Impact Cardio Drumming

6:15 pm, Waterloo Township Hall

$3, supplies included

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Apr 25

Intermediate Yoga Flow

6:30 pm, Federated Church of Grass Lake

$5 donation recommended per class, 100% of the donations support Grass Lake Farmer’s Market.  More information & cancellation updates can be found at grasslakeyoga.com.

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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.

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                    May 02

                    Chelsea Friends and Family Wellness Coalition Meeting

                    12:00 pm, 5H Foundation Conference Room iCalGoogle

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                    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.

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                            May 11

                            Mindful Dexter

                            9:30 am, Dexter District Library
                            Join us twice a month for guided mindfulness meditation in a safe, positive, friendly group setting! Sessions are led by experienced mindfulness facilitators and have no religious affiliation. Appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators!
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                            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.

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                                          May 20

                                          Grass Lake Community Wellness Initiative Meeting

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                                          Manchester Wellness Coalition

                                          Coalition Contact

                                          Ray Berg
                                          manchesterwellnesscoalition@gmail.com

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                                                          Apr 23

                                                          Manchester Wellness Coalition Meeting

                                                          12:00 pm, Manchester Village Offices

                                                          Manchester Village Offices, Village Room

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                                                          Stockbridge Wellness Coalition

                                                          Coalition Contact

                                                          Matt Pegouskie
                                                          matt@5healthytowns.org

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                                                                    May 03

                                                                    Open Air Market of Stockbridge

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                                                                    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.

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