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Wellness Initiatives


  • August 8, 2007 Take Care Seminar at DOA Call Sharon Savicki 222-5057

  • August 14, 2007, Take Care, Noon - 1pm, presented by United HealthCare. RI Economic Development Corporation, Providence, RI. Contact Vivian Balcom 278-9100

  • September 7, 2007 to September 9, 2007: Greek Festival -- Cranston
    Greek food, pastry, dancing, and much more! Held rain or shine. Location: Annunciation Church, 175 Oaklawn Ave. (Route 5). Information: 401-942-4188 or visit www.annunciationri.org

  • September 15, 2007: French Farmers Market & Woonsocket Arts Festival, River Island Park, Market Square, Woonstocket, RI. Enjoy ethnic culture and arts with live entertainment, food, French Canadian dance, historical tours, riverboat tours, children's events and more. Call 401-769-9846 for details.

  • September 15th (Saturday)and 16th (Sunday) Sixth Annual NBC10 Health and Fitness Expo - The Expo is free to the attending public and offers visitors free seminars, demonstrations, healthy food samples, medical screenings, sports activities and a chance to meet their favorite NBC10 on-air personalities, 10:00 - 5:00 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Read more at http://www.ridance.com/DanceNews/200708/20070808_HealthFitExpo.html

  • September 16, 2007 2007 CVS Caremark Downtown 5K, race starts @ 11:15am, Online registration is open. JOIN TEAM RI DOA! contact Cee Vallee to register at 222-7931

  • Yoga Stretch September 19th- October 24th on Wednesday™s Time: 4:15-5:00, Location: DOA Gym Facility , Contact: Elizabeth Gilheeney (401) 222-4494 or Cecilia Vallee (401) 222-7931

  • September 23, 2007: Off the Beaten Path - Jamestown
    Historic New England invites you to enjoy a personal tour of the 265-acre Watson Farm (circa 1796). Learn about the history of the region and gain an insight to Rhode Island™s agricultural past, present, and future as you hike scenic pastures overlooking Narragansett Bay. Location: Watson Farm, 455 North Road. Information: 401-423-0005 or visit www.historicnewengland.org

  • September 25th, October 2, 9 & 16thUltimate Frisbee At the RI State House! Combining the movement and tactics of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football, a game of Ultimate is played by two seven-player squads with a high-tech plastic disc on a field similar to football. The object of the game is to score by catching a pass in the opponent's end zone. A player must stop running while in possession of the disc, but may pivot and pass to any of the other receivers on the field. Players switch from offense to defense on turnovers that occur with a dropped pass, an interception, a pass out of bounds, or when a player is caught holding the disc for more than ten seconds. Ultimate is governed by Spirit of the Game„˘, a tradition of sportsmanship that places the responsibility for fair play on the players rather than referees. (http://www.upa.org/spirit/10Things)
    Tuesdays, PLEASE call to register!
    Get Fit, RI! office at 874-2759

  • September 29, 2007: New Balance Ocean State Trail Run A śRoad Raceť Through the Woods, At Goddard Park, 8:00 AM, Saturday,
    Open to all ages; runners, joggers, and walkers. Contact Bob Rothenberg 401-294-9946 or help@oceanstatexc.com

  • September 29 30, 2007: Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair, Middletown, RI, This Harvest Fair is the place to experience the best assortment of delicious food, arts and crafts, fun activities for the entire family, and entertainment. It is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in Newport County. Information: 401-846-2577 or www.normanbirdsanctuary.org

  • October: Tuesday™s and Thursday™s Group Personal Training Time: 12:05-12:55, Location: Dept. of Administration, Sponsored by: RI Department of Heather,Contact: Deb Crossley (401) 212-6526 or Donna Poissant (401) 222-7750

  • Ocober 14, 2007 American Cancer Society, Together We're Making Strides in Providence, RI
    Sunday in Roger Williams Park
    Contact Megan Evangelista 243-2624
    http://www.cancer.org/stridesonline

  • Historical Lunchtime Walk October 17, 2007 Dining with History Through Downtown Providence, Time: 12 noon, Contact: Lisa Hill (401) 574-8116

  • Starting on 10/25/07 and running for 10 Thursdays. Fitness for Mindful People - This class introduces various movements taken from yoga, isometrics, calisthenics, martial arts, and Qi Gong, as well as meditation and visualization. Class lasts one hour from 4:15 - 5:15at the Dept. of Human Services, Atrium of the Forand Bldg, Cranston, RI. Contact Ann DeBonis 462-6480

  • Women™s Self Defense Starting November 6th on Tuesday™s Time: 4:15-5:00, Contact: Fran Cirillo (401) 222-6699 or Sharon Savicki (401) 222-5057


Farmers' Markets:

  • Farmers' Market - Capital Hill Providence
    RI Department of Administration™s front lawn
    Thursdays, 11:00 to 2:00, July 26 October. Demonstrations by Johnson & Wales Chefs on August 30th, September 6, 11:30am - 1:30pm.

  • Farmers' Market - Pastore Complex Cranston
    RI Department of Labor and Training
    Fridays, 10:00 to 2:30 July to September.
    Demonstrations by Johnson & Wales Chefs on Friday August 3rd & 24th, 11am - 1pm.

  • Farmers' Market - URI South Kingstown
    URI, Keaney Sports Complex Parking Lot
    Saturdays, 8:30 to 12:30 May to October

  • Other Local Farmers' Markets: http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets.php?zip=02909&startrow=1&day=0


More Initiatives:
  • Garden Club: every Tuesday at 4:00 in the DOA Courtyard. Contact Sharon Savicki 222-5057

    • Yoga: Wednesdays 4:15 in the DOA fitness facility, call Cee Vallee 222-7931
  • Badminton: Wednesdays in the DOA courtyard, Contact Sharon Savicki 222-5057

    • Pilates: Thursdays, Department of Environmental Management, 222-4700
  • Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's nationwide evening Walk to build awareness ...:
    September 29, 2007: Providence Light The Night Walk, located along scenic Blackstone Boulevard in the city's East Side, the Blackstone Boulevard location provides the perfect atmosphere for Light The Night. http://www.lightthenight.org/site/c.itJZJ7MOIwE/b.2831721/k.8D96/Providence_Walk.htm
    October 13, 2007: Newport Light The Night Walk. Salve Regina University™s Wakehurst Quadrangle provides the perfect venue for Newport™s 2007 Light The Night Walk. http://www.lightthenight.org/site/c.itJZJ7MOIwE/b.2831759/k.8BB4/Newport_Walk.htm
    October 20, 2007: Northern Rhode Island Light The Night Walk at Chet Nichols Field, home to many athletic events during the day, will be transformed during the evening of October 20th, with the sight of red and white illuminated balloons filling the sky. http://www.lightthenight.org/site/c.itJZJ7MOIwE/b.2832403/k.A0A1/Northern_RI_Walk.htm

  • The American Diabetes Association's śStep Outť is a whirlwind day packed with energy, fun, support for others and a perfect amount of selfless dedication. Anyone can take part in Step Out”your participation isn't measured by your dexterity or the speed you walk, but by the level of your enthusiasm and your commitment to ending diabetes.

    • http://main.diabetes.org/site/PageServer?pagename=OUT_homepage
    September 29, 2007: Step Out at Roger Williams Park
    For more information call: 1-888-DIABETES
    http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOut009018010?pg=entry&fr_id=4765
    October 21, 2007: Step Out at Salve Regina University
    For more information call: 1-888-DIABETES or http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOut009028010?pg=entry&fr_id=4764
    Pet Assisted Therapy Classes
    The Community College of Rhode Island is offering DJ Pet Assisted Therapy University Certificate Program. Learn the health benefits of the human and animal-companion bond, and how cats, dogs, rabbits, even horses can be used for therapy. In addition to the legal, safety and ethical considerations. For more information, call instructor Pearl Salotto at 734-1888 or visit http://www.djppat.com/ Yoga Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30, Dept. of Health, Health Policy Forum. Contact: Erin Brown 222-7637 Strength Training - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00 - 1:00, Dept. of Health, Health Policy Forum. Contact: Erin Brown 222-7637 Massage Therapy - every other Friday 12:30 - 1:45, Dept. of Health, Health Auditorium, 15 minute appointments. Contact: Erin Brown 222-7637




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      • For more information, call the Rhode Island Wellness Director's office at 401-874-2759.



    How is Get Fit Rhode Island! helping state employees "get fit"?

    • Flu Shots

    • Garden Club

    • Spriometry testing

    • Farmers' Markets

    • Healthy breakfast events

    • Walking Clubs

    • Skin cancer screenings

    • Aerobics classes

    • Body sculpting

    • Volleyball