Festus Bike Train

Our adult volunteers and student cyclists have successfully completed training, and the Festus Bike Train rolls out next Wednesday, September 1st. The Bike Train will operate to and from school every Wednesday, weather permitting.

Students at Bike Pro training

Leader training

Bike Pro training at Festus Middle School

You can be part of this fun program!  We are looking for a few more adult leaders for this fall.  You do NOT have to be an expert biker to volunteer with the Bike Train -- we'll provide training.  For more information about how to get involved, email Melissa, or call 636-282-1010 x217.

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M.B.

New meeting time for September

Have you always wanted to attend a Get Fit Festus meeting but been unable to make our meetings due to work or other commitments?  We're trying a new meeting time for our September meeting to accommodate your schedule.

What: Get Fit Festus monthly meeting
When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00pm
Where: JRMC
Why: Get involved in our exciting line-up of fall events including a healthy cooking demo, community bike ride, and more!

If you will be joining us for the first time, please email us for more details.

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M.B.

Fun fall activities

Get Fit Festus has a full slate of fun events to keep you healthy and active this fall.  Please join us for one or more of the following:

Wednesday, September 8th -- Cooking with Local Foods demonstration at the Crystal City Farmers' Market

Sunday, October 10th at 2:00pm -- Community bike ride.  Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

Wednesday, November 3rd -- Kick-off for Beat the Holiday Bulge.  See post below for more details.

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M.B.

Coming Soon!! Beat the Holiday Bulge 2010-2011

Over 100 people took part in last years Beat the Holiday Bulge to maintain their weight within one pound or lose weight over the holidays! Starting in November and ending the first week of January each participant was provided ways to eat healthier, stay active and avoid the 5-10 pounds we gain each year.

The American Heart Association has partnered with Get Fit Festus to promote National STart Eating Healthy Day, November 3rd which is the kick off for Beat the Holiday Bulge.

We want to make this bigger and just as successful as last year by getting more of the community involved.  If your organization, business or church would like to be involved by hosting one of our weigh ins let us know.  Each site that chooses to participate will get all the support and materials to make it happen.

If you would like to know more information on how your group, business or church can be part of this email or call me.  Thanks.

Andrew Held
aheld@jhsmo.com
636-933-1603

August GFF meeting

Our next Get Fit Festus meeting will be Thursday, August 12th at 4:00pm at the YMCA.  If you will be joining us for the first time, please send us an email to let us know. 

We will be planning some upcoming fall events, including a healthy cooking demo and a community bike ride. Hope to see you there!