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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!

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.

Stockbridge Be Fit

Stockbridge youth 12-18 years old – join us for the FUN Be Fit program this April for an exclusive fitness program specifically for you!  The eight-week sessions include two classes a week, unlimited access to Stockbridge Wellness Center, prizes and more!  Click here for more information!

 

Learn more about our Wellness Centers

  • Chelsea Wellness Center
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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.

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

7 years of Wellness Plans

Feb 18

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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Feb 18

Grass Lake Community Wellness Initiative Meeting

6:00 pm, Grass Lake Township Hall iCalGoogle

Feb 18

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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Feb 19

Swimming at Chelsea Comfort Inn

9:00 am, Chelsea Senior Center

Join the Chelsea Seniors for swimming, water walking, or soaking in the hot tub on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:00 a.m. 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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Feb 20

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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Feb 20

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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Feb 20

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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Feb 21

Swimming at Chelsea Comfort Inn

9:00 am, Chelsea Senior Center

Join the Chelsea Seniors for swimming, water walking, or soaking in the hot tub on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:00 a.m. 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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Feb 21

Mindful Dexter

6:00 pm, Dexter Wellness Center
FREE drop – in mindfulness meditation!
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!
More info: Follow us on Facebook, and check out our web page by Googling “Mindful Dexter”!
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Feb 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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Feb 22

Free Senior Swim

1:00 pm, Chelsea Wellness Center

Ages 60+ are invited to use the pool facilities at Chelsea and Dexter Wellness Centers the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.

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Feb 23

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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Feb 25

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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Feb 25

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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Feb 26

Swimming at Chelsea Comfort Inn

9:00 am, Chelsea Senior Center

Join the Chelsea Seniors for swimming, water walking, or soaking in the hot tub on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:00 a.m. 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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Feb 26

Manchester Wellness Coalition Meeting

12:00 pm, Manchester Village Offices

Manchester Village Offices, Village Room

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

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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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                    Mar 07

                    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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                            Feb 21

                            Mindful Dexter

                            6:00 pm, Dexter Wellness Center
                            FREE drop – in mindfulness meditation!
                            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!
                            More info: Follow us on Facebook, and check out our web page by Googling “Mindful Dexter”!
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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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                                          Feb 18

                                          Grass Lake Community Wellness Initiative Meeting

                                          6:00 pm, Grass Lake Township Hall iCalGoogle

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                                          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.

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                                                          Feb 26

                                                          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

                                                          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.

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                                                                    Feb 18

                                                                    Stockbridge Coalition Meeting

                                                                    5:30 pm, Stockbridge Community Schools Admin Building iCalGoogle

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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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