2008 Fitness Leadership Awards
By sugahara | June 25, 2008
The new information flyer and application materials are now available.
Click here for information on the Oregon Fitness (Mayor’s Award).
Click here for the information on the City Fitness Leadership Award.
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National Senior Health and Fitness Day
By sugahara | May 23, 2008
Fitness… a Lifetime Investment!
Join the fun and celebrate an active lifestyle!
Wednesday, May 28th, 11 AM-4:30 PM
Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village
All are welcome.
No charge for the event.
The day’s events include:
- 11 AM: Marge Coalman, EdD, Vice President of Wellness and Programs, Touchmark, will speak about Wellness Over the Life Span. Come enjoy an informative presentation and healthy snacks.
- Noon: Campus Fitness Walk led by Marge Colman and Life Enrichment/Wellness staff.
- 1 PM: Marc Wagner, MD, from the Center, will present Spine Care: Adding Life to Years.
- 2-4:30 PM: Health Fair, featuring Touchmark Home Services, Touchmark Rehabilitation and Balance Center, Residential Care services, Touchmark salon, tai chi and yoga demonstrations, chair massage, cooking demonstrations, Nintendo Wii demonstrations, live music by Manzanita Strings, prizes and much more!
Arrive early to register for great prizes. Have more fun- bring a friend! For more information about activities or the schedule of events, call 541-383-1414.
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4th Annual FitnessWork Kids Pedal & Dash
By sugahara | April 9, 2008
4th Annual FitnessWork Kids Pedal & Dash - SAT May 3rd 11AM, Hillsboro Stadium
In its 4th year, the Annual FitnessWork Youth Duathlon takes place at the Hillsboro Stadium. Kids ages 4 -12 run and/or bike around the Hillsboro Stadium! Run only or bike and run (duathlon) on either a 1/2 or 1 mile course. All bike participants must wear a helmet. Ribbons are awarded to all participants! This event is in conjunction with the Farm Triathlon. Cost is $10 and money to go towards running and biking programs. Start at 11AM.
More info here: http://hillsborobiking.wordpress.com/youth-duathlon/
We thank you for getting the word out and volunteers are always welcome. I have attached a 8×11 flyer and also the poster which will be hung at many BIZ in Hillsboro. Both have hotlinks to registration/sign-up.
Best Regards and thanks so much in advance!
Coach Bud @ www.hillsborobiking.org
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REI Awards Bike grant to Hillsboro Parks & Recreation FOR NEW READY RIDERS ROCK YOUTH PROGRAM developed by Bud Harris
By coachbud | February 13, 2008
2/11/08 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
REI Awards Bike grant to Hillsboro Parks & Recreation FOR NEW READY RIDERS ROCK YOUTH PROGRAM
Hillsboro, Oregon Thanks to a grant of $4700 from REI, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation has acquired ten new Novara mountain bikes and will implement a new bicycle program for youth this month.. The new Ready Riders Rock! program is targeted to teens and focuses on the basic skills of biking, bicycle safety and rules of the road, and taking care of your bike.
Hillsboro Parks & Recreation is pleased to introduce this new program to the wide variety of programs it currently offers to youth in the community. The first class for 10-18 year olds starts Feb 23rd. The class is held on four Saturdays for two hours, 9-11 a.m. at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex. The second session begins May 10th. This program will also be implemented at the schools during The Zone after-school program and also during the summer session.
Ready Riders Rock (R3) will not only prepare young cyclists with proper riding skills, how to take care of their bicycle, and for the rules of the road and bike safety; it will instill a sense of achievement through bike maintenance, physical fitness, and awareness for the environment. R3 will inspire the young to fitness!³ says Dr. Bud Harris, program instructor and avid bicyclist.
The community will benefit from this grant and Hillsboro Parks & Recreation’s continued partnership with REI because it allows them to launch valuable youth bicycling education, which is a perfect fit with the wide range of recreation, nature and adventure opportunities Hillsboro Parks & Recreation offers, says Commununity Resources Manager Corinne Bloomfield,.
For more information on this new program, Ready Riders Rock!, contact Hillsboro Parks & Recreation at 503-681-6120 or visit their website at www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/parksrec
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2007 Fitness Leadership Awardees
By sugahara | February 1, 2008
2007 Fitness Leadership Awards
The Governor’s Counsel on Physical Fitness and Sports annually presents Fitness Leadership Awards to recognize Oregonians that support the Council’s mission of promoting physical activity and wellness in Oregon. The Council has asked the mayors of Oregon to nominate persons in their community that they believe should receive the 2007 Fitness Leadership Award. The Council received many nominations, all of which were well qualified to receive a Fitness Leadership Award. The winners of the 2007 Fitness Leadership Awards are:
City
Awardee
Mayor
Fitness Awards
| Astoria Nick Unander Willis Van Dusen |
Beaverton Alan Hodgson Rob Drake |
Eugene Randal Scott Rogers Kitty Piercy |
| Forest Grove Paul Waterstreet Richard Kidd |
Halfway John Binford Gordon Kaesemeyer |
Hood River Paul Blackburn Linda Streich |
| Newport Shannon Rackowski Bill Bain |
Sherwood Nancy Nelson Keith Mays |
St. Helens Charles Cvetich Randy Peterson |
City Awards
| Eugene Recreation Services Kitty Piercy |
Corvallis 2020 Vision Statement Charles Tomlinson |
Albany Parks and Rec Doug Killin |
| Lincoln City Community Center Lori Hollingsworth |
Sherwood YMCA/Teen Center Keith Mays |
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