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SALUTE TO HEALTH
Published Quarterly by the Greater Taunton Health & Human Service Coalition (GTHHSC).
Funding provided by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation
Volume I, No.1 January 1, 2004
A GIFT TO HELP YOU EAT BETTER AND EXERCISE MORE
Have you told yourself that this year you will eat better and exercise more? Maybe you want to look better. Maybe you want to feel better. Maybe you
want more energy. Whatever the reason, the Greater Taunton Health & Human Services Coalition (GTHHSC) is here to help you on your journey with
this free newsletter, Salute to Health. It brings together resources, information and tools to help you make healthy decisions.
First, you may set up a healthful diet thats right for you by using the current version of the Food Pyramid, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This will help you choose what and how much to eat from each food group to
get the nutrients you need and at the same time, the right amount of calories to maintain or improve your weight. Remember that Salute to Health
encourages you to always follow your health care providers recommendation. ☺
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HOW MUCH SHOULD I EAT?
That depends on how many calories you need. If you are one of the many sedentary women and some
older adults (1600 calories):
6 grain group servings
3 vegetable group servings
2 fruit group servings
2-3 milk group servings*
5 ounces meat group servings
Most children, teenage girls, active women, many sedentary men (2200 calories):
9 grain group servings
4 vegetable group servings
3 fruit group servings
2-3 milk group servings*
6 ounces meat group servings
Teenage boys, many active men, some very active women (2800 calories):
11 grain group servings
5 vegetable group servings
4 fruit group servings
2-3 milk group servings
7 ounces meat group servings
*Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, teenagers, and young adults to age 24 need 3 servings of milk.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may need somewhat more calories. Consult your physician.
Printed quarterly in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. This publication may be copied and shared.
For copies, or to post information in the Calendar of Tauntons Healthy Events, please contact
Lorraine Rosa, 508-823-4822, during normal business hours.
A SAMPLE DIARY for you to use for 1600 ; 2200, ; or 2800 calories , , P:
Food Group
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Your Choices
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Grain
PP
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Vegetable
P
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Fruit
P
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Milk ()
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Meat (ounces)P |
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WAIT A MINUTE! WHAT COUNTS AS ONE SERVING?
One Grain Equals: 1 slice of bread; 1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal; cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta
One Vegetable Equals: 1 cup raw leafy vegetable; cup other vegetables, cooked/chopped raw, cup vegetable
juice
On Fruit Equals: 1 medium apple, banana, orange; cup of chopped, cooked, or canned fruit, cup of fruit juice
One Milk Equals: 1 cup of milk or yogurt; 1 ounces of natural cheese; 2 ounces of process cheese
One Meat Equals: 2-3 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish; cup of cooked dry beans or 1 egg counts as
1 ounce of lean meat; 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or 1/3 cup of nuts count as 1 ounce of meat.
A FEW DIETARY/EXERCISE GUIDELINES:
Eat a variety of foods
Turn off the TV, take the stairs, walk in the mall, check out your schools gyms, walk the dog, dance
Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables and fruits
Whole grains are better than processed or refined
Research may support a new pyramid in the future
Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol
Choose a diet moderate in sugars, salt and sodium
If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation
CALENDAR OF TAUNTONS HEALTHY EVENTS
Event
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Date, Time Location
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Description
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Registration
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Heart Healthy Habits
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2/6/04, 8:00 a.m., Galleria Mall
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Learn what you can do
to help prevent heart disease and stroke.
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Health Services
Referral Line:
508-828-7777
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Sport & Injury Evaluation
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Monthly, by appointment
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Athletic therapist evaluates injuries for
recreational athletes.
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Rebound Sports Program
508-828-1013
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Fitness 101: Beginners
Yoga
Tai Chi
Diabetes Support
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M-F 9:30-10:30 a.m., 30 Olney St.
Mondays 1:30-2:30 p.m., 30 Olney St.
Fridays 1:30-2:45 p.m., 30 Olney St.
Call 508-821-1425 for date and time
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Fitness classes for Taunton residents,
age 60 and older
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Mary Ann
Council on Aging
508-821-1425
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SMART Program
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Monthly or bi-monthly
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Cooking demonstration with recipe and
ingredients provided for stretching food
dollars.
|
Bonnie
508-823-6346
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Aerobic Classes
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Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Pole School Gym
110 County St.
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Hi & Lo Impact Aerobics! Toning &
Strengthening!
Cost: $25/10 sessions (check or money
order)
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Taunton Park and
Recreation Department
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Weight Management
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Mondays, 4:00 p.m., Dr. Anthony Elias
School Based Health Center, Friedman
Middle School, 500 Norton Ave.,
(Oakland Community Complex)
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Nutrition and fitness information and
advise are discussed in a supportive group
setting.
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Dori Bingham
508-828-7016
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SALUTE TO HEALTH
Published Quarterly by the Greater Taunton Health & Human Service Coalition (GTHHSC).
Funding provided by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation
Volume I, No.2 Spring, 2004
SPRING IS HERE! ITS EASIER TO BE ACTIVE EVERY DAY!
Children, teens, adults, and the elderly can all improve their health and have fun by including physical activity in
their daily lives. Physical activity involves moving the body. A moderate physical activity requires about as
much energy as walking 2 miles in 30 minutes.
Make physical activity a regular part of your routine. Adults need at least 30 minutes, and children, 60 minutes,
of moderate physical activity, preferably daily. Do it all at once, or spread it out during the day.
Some Health Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
Helps manage weight
Reduce feelings of depression and anxiety
Have more energy for the rest of your day
Helps control blood pressure
Increases physical fitness
Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints
Lowers risk factors for cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes
Which of these would you like to begin?
Turn off the TV, take the stairs, check out schools gyms, walk the dog, dance to your favorite music
Meet your friend for a walk around the Galleria Mall instead of dessert at the food court
Pick an activity from the calendar on back
Taunton has ice-skating and roller-skating rinks
Visit Tauntons nature walks: (Boyden Sanctuary, Cohannet St., or Massasoit State Park, East Taunton)
Walk in cemeteries with friends, or meet your neighbors by walking in your own neighborhood.
Plant a garden
Spring clean the house
Play with your children or grandchildren
Walk or ride your bicycle to do errands
Take part in a walk-a-thon to help a worthy cause. Ask friends to join you.
Walk up stairs instead of taking an elevator
Choose physical activities that fit in with your daily routine, or choose recreational or structured exercise
programs, or both.
Salute to Health encourages you to consult your health care provider before starting a new vigorous
physical activity plan if you have a chronic health problem, or if you are over 40 (men) or 50 (women), and
follow your health care providers advice. The Greater Taunton Health & Human Services Coalition (GTHHSC)
is here to help you on your journey to fitness with this free newsletter. It brings together resources, information
and tools to help you make healthy decisions. ☺
MEET ELLEN MCGOVERN, TEACHER AID AT GALLIGAN SCHOOL IN TAUNTON
Ellen has lost 38 pounds, and went from a size 14 to a size 6, since she began to change her eating and
physical activity patterns 1 year and 5 months ago. How did she do it, and what advice does she have to help
others?
v Be aware of what youre eating, sum up your eating patterns and figure out when you overeat.
v Change your behavior little by little. Youre not on and off a diet you make changes gradually to eat less
and move more. Make lifetime changes.
v Add exercise. Start out small and work your way up. Always change the routine.
v If you hit a plateau, change your exercise and add protein snacks. Never give up!
v Its a good idea to measure yourself. Sometimes when you dont lose pounds, you lose inches.
Knowledge and support were Ellens two keys to weight loss. She is a success story of the Free Weight
Management Program listed in the calendar on the back of this newsletter. Are you next?
CALENDAR OF TAUNTONS HEALTHY EVENTS
Event
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Date, Time Location
|
Description
|
Registration
|
Sport &
Injury Evaluation
|
Monthly, by appointment
|
Athletic therapist evaluates injuries
for recreational athletes.
|
Rebound Sports
Program
508-828-1013
|
Fitness 101:
Yoga
Tai Chi
Diabetes
Support
|
M-F 9:30-10:30 a.m., 30 Olney St.
Mondays 1:30-2:30 p.m., 30 Olney St.
Fridays 1:30-2:45 p.m., 30 Olney St.
Call 508-821-1425 for date and time
|
Fitness classes for Taunton residents,
age 60 and older
|
Mary Ann
Council on Aging
508-821-1425
|
SMART
Program
|
Bi-monthly
|
Cooking demonstration with recipe
and ingredients provided for stretching
food dollars.
|
Bonnie
508-823-6346
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Weight
Management
|
Mondays, 4:00 p.m., Dr. Anthony Elias
School Based Health Center,
Friedman Middle School, 500 Norton Ave.
(Oakland Community
Complex)
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Nutrition and fitness information and
advice are discussed in a supportive
group setting. Free.
|
Dori Bingham
508-828-7016
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Boys and Girls
Club of Taunton
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$20 for yearlong membership. Daily
transportation from Taunton
Middle Schools. (Scholarships may be
available)
Summer Program, (ages 6-13).
June 24 August 13, Monday-Friday
9:00-4:00. (Arrangements can be made
for earlier arrival and later
pick up) $46 per week. 31 Court St.
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Open gym/swim, nutrition, field trips,
ping-pong, fitness, hockey, basketball,
soccer, swim team.
Summer Program: Supervised activities
include swim lessons, gym classes,
swimming, nutrition program, etc.
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31 Court St.
508-824-4341
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Old Colony YMCA
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Friday Family Nights, Monthly,
5:00-7:30 pm. $5 per family.
YMCA programs include
Boot Camp Boxing, Senior Strength
Training, Body on the Ball, Step & Abs,
Cardio-Boxing, Cardio-Box Interval
Training, Super Sundays Class,
Low-Impact Aerobics, Cardio Plus,
Ys Way to Physical Fitness, Power
Sculpting, Firm It Up, Butts, Guts & Glory,
YogaFit Lite, Daytime Yoga,
Evening Hatha Yoga, Mothers Yoga,
20/20/20, Aquatics.
Call for days, times and fees.
(Scholarships may be available.)
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Family swim, open gym games and more.
Call for dates.
The YMCA also has preschool, youth
and teen programs, birthday pool
parties, swim lessons, and baby-sitting
for your child while you work out.
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508-823-3320
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Going Vegetarian
The Healthy Way
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June 3, 6:30-8:30 pm.
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Ways to wellness lecture by Bob Burton,
Bright Morning Star
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Preregister at
508-828-7777
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Printed quarterly in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. This publication may be copied and shared. It is also
available at www.oocities.org/gathercoalition. For copies, or to post information in the Calendar of
Tauntons Healthy Events, please contact Lorraine Rosa, 508-823-4822, during normal business hours.
Much of this information was taken from Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2000, by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA). Funding provided by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation.
SALUTE TO HEALTH
Published Quarterly by the Greater Taunton Health & Human Service Coalition (GTHHSC).
Funding provided by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation
Volume I, No.3 Summer, 2004
SUMMER FRUITS AND VEGETABLES HELP TAUNTON RESIDENTS
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT
Theyre fresh, delicious, convenient, and good for you. Theyre in your grocery store, in farmers markets, and
can be grown right in your own garden. But did you know that eating fruits and vegetables, along with a healthy
diet, activity and water, could also help you maintain a healthy weight? They are:
Low in calories
Naturally fat free or low in fat
Full of vitamins and minerals
High in fiber, which helps to lower cholesterol, prevent constipation, and control blood sugar for diabetics
Helpful in reducing risk factors for many types of cancer
Which of these suggestions would help you and your family to enjoy more fruits and vegetables?
Eat at least 2 servings of fruits and 3 servings of vegetables every day
Visit the farmers market in the parking lot behind City Hall, on Spring Street, on Thursdays 1:00-6:00 pm,
from July 8-October 28, 2004
Let your children help select and prepare fruits and vegetables
Keep a days supply of fresh or dried fruit handy on the table or counter
Enjoy fruits as a naturally sweet end to a meal
Include fruit in baked goods.
Keep ready-to-eat raw vegetables handy in a clear container in the front of your refrigerator for snacks
Make a salad bar for supper on a hot summer day
Enjoy vegetable soup
Plant a garden
Add extra fruits and vegetables in recipes whenever possible, such as shredded vegetables on pizza or with
pasta
MEET JULIA WOOD, SOCIAL SERVICE/MENTAL HEALTH
MANAGER AT TRIUMPH HEADSTART
Julia Wood is a busy person, but in spite of full time employment, takes the time to take care of herself. And
it definitely shows! She has lost 40 pounds, not with a quick fix, but made changes over the course of a year.
How did Julia do it?
Fruits and Vegetables I upped my intake of fruits and vegetables.
Carbohydrates I backed off on most carbohydrates, but I still eat breads and pastas.
Water Drinking water helps. It seems to keep me full.
The Most Important Thing According to Julia, the most important thing was to start walking and
exercising.
I didnt realize how little I used to walk and exercise until I actually started to do it. I used a pedometer, and
set my goal at 8,000-10,000 steps per day. Julia usually walks in the morning, during her break, and after work,
either before or after supper. When the weather is bad, it doesnt stop her. She uses her treadmill.
There is no quick fix or magic bullet in maintaining a healthy weight, but the answer is not all that difficult. It
was really pretty simple, says Julia. Most people can do it. You just have to put your mind to do it. It starts
with one step. How simple can that be. It has certainly been worth the effort for Julia. Its not just her
appearance that has changed. She feels healthier, has lowered her blood pressure, and her cholesterol is now
just fine. And when you have less weight to carry, she says, its just easier to do things.
Salute to Health encourages you to consult your health care provider before starting a new diet or physical activity
plan, especially if you have a chronic health problem, or if you are over 40 (men) or 50 (women), and follow your health care
providers advice. The Greater Taunton Health & Human Services Coalition (GTHHSC) is here to help you on your journey
to fitness with this free newsletter. It brings together resources, information and tools to help you make healthy decisions. ☺
CALENDAR OF TAUNTONS HEALTHY EVENTS
Event
|
Date, Time Location
|
Description
|
Registration
|
Sport &
Injury Evaluation
|
Monthly, by appointment
|
Athletic therapist evaluates
injuries for recreational athletes.
|
508-828-1013
|
Fitness 101:
Yoga
Tai Chi
Diabetes
Support
|
M-F 9:30-10:30 a.m., 30 Olney St.
Mondays 1:30-2:30 p.m., 30 Olney St.
Fridays 1:30-2:45 p.m., 30 Olney St.
Call 508-821-1425 for date and time
|
Fitness classes for Taunton
residents, age 60 and older
|
Mary Ann
Council on
Aging
508-821-1425
|
SMART Program
|
Bi-monthly
|
Cooking demonstration with recipe
and ingredients provided for
stretching food dollars.
|
Bonnie
508-823-6346
|
Weight
Management
|
Mondays, 4:00 p.m., Dr. Anthony
Elias School Based Health Center,
Friedman Middle School, 500 Norton Ave.
(Oakland Community Complex)
|
Nutrition and fitness information
and advice are discussed in a
supportive group setting. Free.
|
Dori Bingham
508-828-7016
|
Boys and Girls
Club of Taunton
|
Summer Program, (ages 6-13).
June 24 August 13, Monday-Friday
9:00-4:00. (Arrangements can be made
for earlier arrival and later pick up)
$46 per week. 31 Court St.
Supervised activities include swim lessons,
gym classes, swimming, nutrition program. |
Open gym/swim, nutrition, field trips,
ping-pong, fitness, hockey, basketball,
soccer, swim team.
|
31 Court St.
508-824-4341
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Old Colony
YMCA
|
Friday Family Nights, 5:00-7:30 pm.
Call for dates. $5 per family.
Summer Fun Club: activities and field trips
for children ages 6-12.
YMCA programs include
Boot Camp Boxing, Senior Strength
Training, Body on the Ball, Step & Abs,
Cardio-Boxing, Cardio-Box Interval Training,
Super Sundays Class, Low-Impact Aerobics,
Cardio Plus, Ys Way to Physical Fitness,
Power Sculpting, Firm It Up, Butts, Guts & Glory,
YogaFit Lite, Daytime Yoga, Evening Hatha Yoga,
Childrens Yoga (ages 5-10), Mothers Yoga,
20/20/20, Aquatics. Call for days, times and fees.
(Scholarships may be available.)
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Family swim, open gym games and more.
Call for dates.
The YMCA also has preschool,
youth and teen programs,
birthday pool parties,
swim lessons, and baby-sitting
for your child while you work out.
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508-823-3320
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Camp Kyle:
Diabetes
Association
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Camp Kyle runs for three one-week sessions
in July, Monday Friday, from 9:00-4:00.
FREE to children and teens with diabetes from
the communities served by the
Diabetes Association, Inc.
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For siblings and friends have a
one-time registration fee of $15,
and $90 weekly cost.
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508-672-5671
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Hopewell Pool
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Open swim hours: Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday 1:00-5:30, Wednesday & Friday 2:45-5:30.
Daily rate $2 per person, 10 & under free.
Season Pass: $16 per person,
maximum of $80 per family.
Scholarships may be available.
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Swimming & Wading Pools.
Lessons and swim team are
also available. Proof of Taunton
residency is required for all swimmers.
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508-821-1415
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Lunch Program:
USDA Summer
Food Service
Program
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Taunton High School Summer Festival: Noon-1:30
Hopewell Pool: Noon-1:30
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Free lunches served by the
Taunton School Department
will be available to all children
ages 18 and under.
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508-821-1415
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Taunton Park &
Recreation
Department
Sports
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Beginners Tennis (ages 10+), 7/12-8/12, $60. Youth Basketball (age 6-10 by 8/1) 7/13-8/3, $30. Multi-Sport: Mini Hawks (ages 4-6); Mighty Hawks (ages 6-8). Session 1: July 19-23,
Session 2: August 16-20.
$95 for either session.
Flag Football (8-12) 9:00-3:00, 7/12-16. $118. |
Sports opportunities for
Tauntons children
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508-821-1415
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Printed quarterly in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. This publication may be copied and shared. It is also
available at www.oocities.org/gathercoalition. For copies, or to post information in the Calendar of
Tauntons Healthy Events, please contact Lorraine Rosa, 508-823-4822, during normal business hours.
Information was taken from Massachusetts WIC Program, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2000,
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funding provided by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation.
SALUTE TO HEALTH
Published Quarterly by the Greater Taunton Health & Human Service Coalition (GTHHSC).
Funding provided by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation
Volume I, No.4 Winter, 2004
SALUTE TO HEALTH CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR WITH PRIZES FOR YOU!
Salute to Health began last January with the United States Department of Agriculture food pyramid and dietary guidelines. The spring issue offered suggestions for making
physical activity a part of your day, and featured the first local weight loss success story for encouragement. This summer, you learned ways to increase servings of fruits and
vegetables, and encourage your family to enjoy better health through good nutrition.
And now, the fall issue has a special gift for you. Please fill in the survey below and return it to the postal or email address listed at the bottom of the form. Your chances for
winning prizes such as exercise videos, hand weights, nutritional gift certificates, etc.
are excellent, because only about 3000 forms will be printed, but only those who respond are entered. So, take a moment and enter our raffle! Deadline is 1/15/05.
COMPLETE THIS SURVEY TO BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE:
WIN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT OR NUTRITIONAL ITEMS
Where do you receive this newsletter?______________________________________________________________
What do you enjoy the most? Articles and Suggestions Local Experiences Calendar of Events
What did you learn about? Improved Diet Improved Activity Local Events and Programs
What events did you attend?______________________________________________________________________
Name________________________________________Contact Phone Number_____________________________
Please Email your responses to mcaprosa@hotmail.com, or mail your survey to GTHHSC, PO Box 2894, Taunton, MA. 02780. Deadline is 1/15/05.
LUNCH BOX IDEAS FOR WORK, SCHOOL, OR PLAY
(From www.5aday.gov)
Do you find yourself scrambling to pack a nutritious lunch every morning? Try to include fruits and vegetables:
Pack a serving of fruit Encourage your child to choose his or her own fruit when you go shopping.
Serve fruit in a new way, such as with yogurt, as a dip
Stuff sandwiches with slices of vegetables, like bell pepper, tomato, lettuce, carrots, sprouts, or onion.
Pack 100% juice boxes
MEET CLAUDETTE JORDAN, GALLIGAN SCHOOL TEACHER AID
Teachers and pupils at the Galligan School are seeing less and less of Claudette Jordan, who lost 50 pounds over the last 2 years. How did she do it?
Drink plenty of water
Try to get rid of your stress
Find substitutes for goodies (Claudette enjoys meringues instead of candy)
Eat more vegetables and fruit
The support of the Weight Management (see Calendar) program helps, and weighing in holds you accountable.
CALENDAR OF TAUNTONS HEALTHY EVENTS
Event
|
Date, Time Location
|
Description
|
Registration
|
Sport &
Injury Evaluation
|
Monthly, by appointment
|
Athletic therapist evaluates injuries for
recreational athletes.
|
508-828-1013
|
Fitness 101:
Yoga
Tai Chi
Diabetes Support
|
M-F 9:30-10:30 a.m., 30 Olney St.
Mondays 1:30-2:30 p.m., 30 Olney St.
Fridays 1:30-2:45 p.m., 30 Olney St.
Call 508-821-1425 for date and time
|
Fitness classes for Taunton residents,
age 60 and older
|
Mary Ann
Council on Aging
508-821-1425
|
Weight Management
|
Mondays, 4:00 p.m., Dr. Anthony Elias
School Based Health Center, Friedman
Middle School, 500 Norton Ave.
(Oakland Community Complex)
|
Nutrition and fitness information and
advice are discussed in a supportive group
setting. Free.
|
Dori Bingham
508-828-7016
|
Morton Hospital & Medical Center:
Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi
|
Yoga: Mondays, 6:00-7:15pm, 7:30-8:45pm Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15pm, 7:30-8:45pm.
Pilates: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Tai Chi: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. |
Sessions run throughout the year. $55 for
8 week session. Call for current
availability.
|
Cheryl Kenney
508-828-7777
|
Boys and Girls Club of Taunton
|
Membership is only $20 for the program
year. Basketball Leagues:
Co-Ed Jr.: ages 8-11 Co-Ed Middle School: ages 12-14 Hockey Leagues:
Co-Ed-Cadet, ages 6 & 7 Co-Ed Midget, ages 8-11 Biddy League, ages 12-14 Swim Team: Ages 6-17.
|
Programs included in membership include
transportation services, indoor soccer
leagues, daily recreational swims, open
gyms, teen programs, dance classes, field
trips, sports leagues, teen dances and
nutrition programs.
Other programs offered for fee: Karate Classes,
Swim Lessons, Family Swim Nights, Day Care,
Summer Programs. Open gym/swim, nutrition,
field trips, ping-pong, fitness, hockey, basketball,
soccer, swim team.
|
31 Court St.
508-824-4341
|
Old Colony YMCA
|
YMCA programs Aerobics/Fitness,
Aquatics, programs for Preschoolers,
Youth and Teens. Call for days, times
and fees. (Scholarships may be available.)
|
The YMCA has a pool with whirlpool, indoor
track, racquetball and handball courts, treadmills,
life fitness cross-trainers, weight room, life fitness
strength training machines, aerobic classes,
magnum equipment, stairmasters, lifecycles, airdyne
cycles, recumbents, concept II rowers, televisions in
fitness area, game room, lockers, gymnasium, youth
swim lessons and free babysitting.
|
508-823-3320
|
City of Taunton Aerobic Classes
|
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm,
Elizabeth Pole School Gym, 110 County St.,
Taunton. $25/10 sessions.
|
Hi & Lo Impact Aerobics, toning & strengthening.
Certified Professional Aerobic Instructor.
|
508-821-1415
|
City of Taunton Junior Basketball
|
The following Saturday mornings:
December 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22, 29,
February 5, 12, March 12, March 19
Tournament and Awards. Also, an evening
program on March 5: Time TBA. Cost: $30
for one child, $50 for two. More than 2, an
additional $10 for each child.
|
For Kindergarten-8th grade
1st & 2nd grade: 7:30-8:30am
Kindergarten & 3rd grade: 8:30-9:30 am
4th grade: 9:30-10:30am
5th & 6th grade: 10:30-11:30am
7th & 8th grade: 11:30-12:30pm
|
508-821-1415
|
Salute to Health encourages you to consult your health care provider before starting a new diet or physical activity plan, especially if you have a chronic
health problem, or if you are over 40 (men) or 50 (women), and follow your health care providers advice. The Greater Taunton Health & Human Services Coalition
(GTHHSC) is here to help you on your journey to fitness with this free newsletter. It brings together resources, information and tools to help you make healthy
decisions. ☺
Printed quarterly in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. This publication may be copied and shared. It is also available at www.oocities.org/gathercoalition.
For copies, or to post information in the Calendar of Tauntons Healthy Events, please contact Lorraine Rosa, 508-823-4822, during normal business hours. Some
information was taken from www.5aday.gov. Funding provided by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation.