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Fall Fitness & Cooking Opportunities for OBCC
Patients!
· WHAT: Strong Kids and Strong Teens
18 week programs at the YMCA for children and parents combining nutrition guidance and physical activity to help overweight youth develop healthy lifestyles. This is a partnership between the YMCA and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
WHERE and WHEN:
Strong Kids (8-11 year olds)
Meredith Matthews YMCA – 23rd near Madison
October 20- February
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30pm
Fauntleroy/ West Seattle YMCA
September 28- January 27
Mondays and Thursdays, 6-7:30pm
Auburn Valley YMCA
October 5- February 3
Mondays 6:30-8pm and Saturdays, 9:30-11am
Strong Teens (12-14 year olds)
Auburn Valley YMCA
October 6- February 4
Tuesdays pm and Saturdays am
University YMCA
January 2010
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm
HOW: Referral needed from a medical provider (call your child’s doctor or call OBCC
Nutritionist Linda Murtfeldt at (206)-987-7223 or Caren Goldenberg at (206) 987-7208.
- WHAT: Swimming Lessons for OBCC Patients
½ hour swimming lessons with other OBCC patients, led by professional instructors. Ages 4-18
WHERE: Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave in Seattle
WHEN: Fridays, 5:30 or 6:00 pm (family swim afterwards). 10 week session begins October 9.
HOW: Call Linda (206-987-7223) to sign up. 50% scholarship available for those who qualify.
Learn how to make healthy and delicious recipes. Prepare and then take home 3 meals. Ages 7 and older with a parent or guardian. Led by Linda Murtfeldt, OBCC Nutritionist.
WHERE: Garfield Community Center Kitchen
WHEN: Friday, October 16 5:15-7:15pm
HOW: Call Linda at 206-987-7223 to sign up. Space is limited to 4 families.
- WHAT: Family Cooking Class
FREE four session class designed to teach healthy nutrition and cooking skills. Kids aged 6-18 with a parent.
WHERE: OBCC upstairs conference room
WHEN: Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. October 22-Nov 12 (you must attend all 4 classes)
HOW: Call Linda to sign up……206-987-7223. Limited to 8 families.
- WHAT: Youth and Fitness with the Austin Foundation
The Austin Foundation provides kids ages 6-20 with a FREE sampling of different forms of physical activity and components of a healthy life, including a healthy diet and a healthy mind.
WHERE: Garfield Community Center
WHEN: Saturdays, 2:00-4:30pm
HOW: Call Ajene Robertson at (206) 381-1841, ext.3
- WHAT: Rainier Valley Rowing
Rowing and water safety lessons. In addition to teaching participants to row, instructors provide strong mentorship, advocacy, and assistance for helping students to overcome some of the most common barriers to participation. Snacks and transportation provided. Fees are on a sliding scale and no one is turned away for lack of ability to pay.
WHERE: Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center (transportation from local community centers provided)
WHEN: Two month season in fall, plus longer spring season
HOW: Register online at www.raniervalleyrowing.org , or call Linda at OBCC at 206-987-7223
- WHAT: Girl Power – Harmony Arts at the Samarya Center
Yoga & Kung Fu, plus empowerment and respect, for girls ages 9-16 years
old. Scholarships available.
WHERE: 1806 East Yesler Way
HOW: Contact: 206-229-7582 or Tristan@harmonyarts.us
or www.harmonyarts.us
