When I was a child, my sister and I used to hit the neighborhood for Trick-or-Treating fun. I remember one year we went out with a group from the neighborhood, changed costumes and then went around a second time. To be honest, I doubt that was my mom's proudest moment but we sure had a ball.
I also remember the first year that my parents had to check every single treat that I came home with. This was after my sister, four years my senior, had stopped roaming the neighborhood in search of candy and instead stayed home to hand it out. Suddenly a generation filled with innocence was shattered - news of razor blades, poison, and other dangers in Halloween treats meant that we could never consume a home-made treat again or absentmindedly grab a Hershey bar before heading home.
This year, we live in a village where the houses are close together and the streets are well-lit making it a haven for little ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and princesses. Still, my daughter and the army of children joining us will go out armed with a glow sticks, and parents following close behind. My husband and I will probably take turns walking, as someone has to stay behind to greet the 200+ expected visitors.
Here are some Halloween Safety Tips from the CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/
We are looking forward to a safe and enjoyable Halloween and hope you are too!
The JFA Worksite Wellness Team shares stories, tips and information about living well, or doing the best they can, while balancing life and working as worksite wellness professionals.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
October 16 - 5Ks and Walks and World Food Day, Oh My!
Sunday October 16, 2011 will be a busy day for JFAHELP.
First and foremost, two of our HELP program groups will be hosting 5K events on October 16th.
The New Visions 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will be held at the New Visions main office in Slingerlands, NY. The mile walk begins at 10 AM and the 5k begins at 10:30. To register online, please visit http://www.areep.com/online_reg/registration.php?eventID=143 Keep an eye out for JFA staff participating in both the 5K and the 1 mile events!
The Arc of Rensselaer is hosting Arc in the Park 5K Run, Walk, and Roll. This event will be held at the Rensselaer Tech Park in Troy, NY. The day kicks off with a 1/2 Mile Fun Run/Walk that is free for all ages beginning at 9:30. The run begins at 10 AM. http://www.rensselaerarc.org/5k.htm At this point, only on-site registration is available. As you can imagine, with an all ages fun run, our family will be at this event so our little girl can get her fill of racing! Keep an eye out for me, Coach T, and other JFA staff participating in this event as well.
October 16th also marks the Annual World Food Day. Consider a donation to your local food pantry, volunteer at a soup-kitchen, or simply sign the petition to end hunger. www.worldfooddayusa.org
"World Food Day was proclaimed in 1979 by the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It marks the date of the founding of FAO in 1945. The aim of the Day is to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty" (www.un.org/Depts/dhl/food/index.html)
See you on the roads!
First and foremost, two of our HELP program groups will be hosting 5K events on October 16th.
The New Visions 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will be held at the New Visions main office in Slingerlands, NY. The mile walk begins at 10 AM and the 5k begins at 10:30. To register online, please visit http://www.areep.com/online_reg/registration.php?eventID=143 Keep an eye out for JFA staff participating in both the 5K and the 1 mile events!
The Arc of Rensselaer is hosting Arc in the Park 5K Run, Walk, and Roll. This event will be held at the Rensselaer Tech Park in Troy, NY. The day kicks off with a 1/2 Mile Fun Run/Walk that is free for all ages beginning at 9:30. The run begins at 10 AM. http://www.rensselaerarc.org/5k.htm At this point, only on-site registration is available. As you can imagine, with an all ages fun run, our family will be at this event so our little girl can get her fill of racing! Keep an eye out for me, Coach T, and other JFA staff participating in this event as well.
October 16th also marks the Annual World Food Day. Consider a donation to your local food pantry, volunteer at a soup-kitchen, or simply sign the petition to end hunger. www.worldfooddayusa.org
"World Food Day was proclaimed in 1979 by the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It marks the date of the founding of FAO in 1945. The aim of the Day is to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty" (www.un.org/Depts/dhl/food/index.html)
See you on the roads!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Observe in October!
October is one special month to observe. I do not mean observe pumpkins on front porches or the autumn leaves turning. I mean observe, respect, notice Health Observances on the calendar.
This JFAHELP post is written by Coach J, new to the team here, and just trying to keep up with Coach T's short but rapidly moving legs! I am a former collegiate athletic trainer and current corporate wellness coach, so my focus has switched from college jocks to corporate employees, but my general message has always been: be mindful with yourself, enjoy the quality of life good health yields, and move your body! It's fun. It doesn't matter if enjoying your very useful body means playing linebacker for Notre Dame or walking during your lunch hour to build strength, endurance or even peace of mind...it's all about making the most of the physical tools that have to last you a lifetime.
So back to health observances! October is full of awareness and action for health and wellness. First, the most highly-publicised: Breast Cancer Awareness (nbcam.org), which touches so many. But it is important to not let the pink ribbons eclipse other important causes:
This week is Drive Safely Work Week for instances (trafficsafety.org), and National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (ndss.org) and World Mental Health Day is October 10 (did they seriously make this on a MONDAY? My mental health is not good then! Visit the site: wfmh.org ) It is also Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness month, Bone and Joint Decade National Action Week Oct 12-20, and National Drug Facts Week the last week of the month. The point is, be aware of the health issues affecting the United States and beyond. Maybe you will learn something to save your life, or maybe you will find a good place to find personal satisfaction by volunteering.
Cheers from Coach J. Be aware of your own body this month, and be aware of national health!
This JFAHELP post is written by Coach J, new to the team here, and just trying to keep up with Coach T's short but rapidly moving legs! I am a former collegiate athletic trainer and current corporate wellness coach, so my focus has switched from college jocks to corporate employees, but my general message has always been: be mindful with yourself, enjoy the quality of life good health yields, and move your body! It's fun. It doesn't matter if enjoying your very useful body means playing linebacker for Notre Dame or walking during your lunch hour to build strength, endurance or even peace of mind...it's all about making the most of the physical tools that have to last you a lifetime.
So back to health observances! October is full of awareness and action for health and wellness. First, the most highly-publicised: Breast Cancer Awareness (nbcam.org), which touches so many. But it is important to not let the pink ribbons eclipse other important causes:
This week is Drive Safely Work Week for instances (trafficsafety.org), and National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (ndss.org) and World Mental Health Day is October 10 (did they seriously make this on a MONDAY? My mental health is not good then! Visit the site: wfmh.org ) It is also Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness month, Bone and Joint Decade National Action Week Oct 12-20, and National Drug Facts Week the last week of the month. The point is, be aware of the health issues affecting the United States and beyond. Maybe you will learn something to save your life, or maybe you will find a good place to find personal satisfaction by volunteering.
Cheers from Coach J. Be aware of your own body this month, and be aware of national health!
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