Monthly Archives: June 2012

Heat and exercise: Keeping cool in hot weather

Stay safe during hot-weather exercise by drinking enough fluids, wearing proper clothing and timing your workout to avoid extreme heat. Whether you’re running, playing a pickup game of basketball or going for a power walk, take care when the temperatures … Continue reading

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Nearing the end of the road…

  Let’s keep our engines running strong as we near the end of our fitness journey along Route 66.  Tuesday, July 4 is the last day we will be recording exercise minutes along Route 66.  The Route 66 website will … Continue reading

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Updated Farm Stand Schedule

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Perfecting Your Stride

Great information from Get Fit on Route 66 about walking: Walking is a simple, convenient way to get your body moving. There’s no reason to pump your arms wildly or sway your hips to and fro — in fact, a … Continue reading

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Happy Summer!

Today marks the official “first day of summer”!  In preparation of July being National Safety Month and the beginning of summer, here are some safety tips to keep in mind. For many Americans, summer means fun in the sun; however, the … Continue reading

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Route 66 Drawing

The past two weeks have flown by! What better way to show your enthusiasm for Cruisin’ on Route 66 than with a pair of red fuzzy dice? Five more people will get the chance to proudly display their fuzzy dice in … Continue reading

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Last Call – Sign up for Couponing 101 Workshop

Couponing 101 Tuesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 28 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Administration Boardroom; Main Clinic Come learn about couponing and ways to save on your grocery budget. We’ll discuss where to find coupons, how to use … Continue reading

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Summer Break: Helping Kids Stay Healthy

  Summer can provide everything you and your family need for a healthful time—more physical activity, more fresh produce, and more rest. However, in recent years, some experts have become concerned that children in America are gaining weight over summer … Continue reading

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Recipes Ideas for Farm Stand produce

Tucker Farms will host Farm Stands at Harbin Clinic’s Main Campus on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  On Fridays there will be a Farm Stand at the Cancer Center from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and at the … Continue reading

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Grocery Shopping On A Budget

Great tips from Get Fit on Route 66 for eating healthfully on a budget For most families, groceries take the biggest chunk of income after housing and transportation. When you’re shopping with cost in mind, you may be tempted by … Continue reading

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