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5HF Major Coverage: Wellness Centers Launch New Teen Membership

 

Walk to School Wednesday’s in Chelsea continue through 2023!  The Walk to School program is led by Chelsea District Library, Silver Solutions of Chelsea, and 5 Healthy Towns Foundation.
Students and parents headed to South Meadows Elementary School and Beach Middle School meet in the Chelsea District Library Reading Garden at 7:25 am and leave for school at 7:30 am.
Students and parents headed to North Creek Elementary School meet at the north entrance of Clocktower Commons (the entrance used for Chelsea Hearth and Fire and Physical Therapy of Chelsea) at 7:25 am and leave for school at 7:35 am

 

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5 Healthy Towns Foundation is now accepting proposals for regional interventions that address isolation, food access, and/or physical activity opportunities in the 5 Healthy Towns service area.  Up to $500,000 over the next three years will be made available for the RFP process. The 5HF service area includes the populations within the Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge School Districts. Click here for more information.

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

210+ funded programs

90+ Coalition Members

12 years of serving your communities

Please check with event organizers to confirm times and dates.

Dec 11

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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Dec 12

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.

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Dec 12

Dexter Wellness Coalition Meeting

5:30 pm, Dexter Wellness Center Conference Room iCalGoogle

Dec 13

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.

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Dec 14

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.

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Dec 15

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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Dec 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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Dec 18

Grass Lake Community Wellness Initiative Meeting

6:00 pm, Lost Railway Museum Conference Room iCalGoogle

Dec 19

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.

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Dec 20

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.

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Dec 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.

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Dec 21

Third Thursday Meditation

7:30 pm, Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for a short and practical mid-month mindfulness tune-up! Our Third Thursday practice happens monthly and is a free ongoing drop-in opportunity to practice mindfulness meditation with those in the Dexter area and beyond. Sessions are guided by experienced mindfulness practitioners/facilitators. The sessions have no religious affiliation and are appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators.
Mindful Dexter events are free and open to all. You are invited, whether you’re brand-new to meditation or a seasoned veteran!
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Dec 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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Dec 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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Dec 26

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.

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Dec 26

Manchester Wellness Coalition Meeting –

12:00 pm, Manchester Village Offices iCalGoogle
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Community Spotlight

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

Chelsea
Dexter
Grass Lake
Manchester
Stockbridge
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Chelsea Wellness Coalition

Coalition Contact

Lori Kintz
lori@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.
  • Coalition Evaluation Reports
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      • Comprehensive Wellness Plans
        • Health Data
          • Intervention Reports
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                          Next Meeting

                          Aug 5

                          8:30 am, Virtual Meeting iCalGoogle
                          • Wellness Center
                          • Latest Wellness Plan
                          • Latest Approved Interventions

                          Dexter Wellness Coalition

                          Coalition Contact

                          Lori Kintz
                          Lori@5healthytowns.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
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                                  Next Meeting

                                  Oct 9

                                  5:30 pm, Virtual Meeting 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
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                                                Jan 17

                                                6:00 pm, Lost Railway Museum Conference Room 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
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                                                                Next Meeting

                                                                Dec 14

                                                                12:00 pm, Manchester Village Offices iCalGoogle
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                                                                • 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
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                                                                          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.

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