Friday, September 30, 2011

Congrats to one of Bham's Healthiest Employers!

Patriot Challenge Update:  Only two points separated first, second, third and fourth place this week.   Congratulations to:  HBOE First Place=48 pts.   HHS and SCES 47pts. (tiebreaker for second/third with HHS on top based on percent of participation).  Edgewood 46pts = third place.  Our surpise attack winner was Merrick Wilson.  She won an hour session at Birmingham School of Massage which will be perfect after she completes her first Half Marathon this weekend.  Good Luck and Congrats to Merrick! 

Self Defense Update:  Thursday, October 6th from 4-5pm at Hall Kent gymnasium Officer Jon Newland of Homewood Police Department will train HCS employees on safety and self-defense.  $25 fee is a small amount to pay to learn the tactics necessary for safety.  Over 20 people have expressed interest in training.  Hope to see you there.

Basketball is Back:  Thanks to JaVonka Ward and Officer Fox at HMS your hoop dreams continue!  We will now host basketball on Friday mornings at 6am at HMS.  Please email me or respond to this blog if you plan on being there.  We will start next Friday, October 7th. 

Professional Development Walk to O'Henry's:  Join us for the 2nd Annual HCS employee walk to coffee in celebration Nat'l Walk to School Month.  Meet at HBOE @ 6:30am, we will walk to the downtown O'Henry's location.  Bus transport provided back to HBOE.  If you are interested in biking  to coffee we will depart from HHS at 6am. 

Komen Race for the Cure:  Follow this link, register for the walk/run to be held at Linn Park, Downtown Bham.  Bus transport provided from HHS to the event and back to HHS after the race.  Team goal=100 participants!

http://ncalabama.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/BHM_NorthCentralAlabamaAffiliate/172093044?pg=team&fr_id=2168&team_id=188204

Step Aerobics @ HMS:  HMS is planning to start a step aerobics class.  Please email me if you are interested in this great cardio/strength training program.

The Movement calendar:  Check the calendar linked to The Movement Blog for updates on Spinning, Yogalates and Tap dance classes.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR BEING SELECTED AS ONE OF BIRMINGHAM'S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AS VOTED ON BY BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS JOURNAL!!!!!!    The wellness program can only succeed if employees begin to make healthier choices.  You have made the choice to succeed.  I am so glad to be a part of this team.

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