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Article of interest for November:

Winter Family Fitness

 

Local Events/Activities

                                          

  Turkey Trot 5K/Fun Run (10&U) November 1 Butler YMCA
  North Park Ice Skating Rink-Opening Season November 6 Info Phone: 724-935-1280
 Scavenger Hunt Event for Kids and Parents November 8 Frick Park Blue Slide Playground
  Rotary Race to the end of Polio (5K) November 8 Waterfront Homestead
  Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day (5K) November 9 Allison Park
  3rd Annual Hofacre 5k Run/Walk 9:00am November 15 Moon township
  Miles of Smiles-Sunny Charity 5km/1 mile/Fun Run November 15 Pittsburgh  724-733-1232
  Harry C. Holland - GUTBUSTER 8mile/4mile/2mile November 27 Frick Park
  YMCA Turkey Trot '08 November 27 Pittsburgh
  Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run December 6 Pittsburgh

                       

Links to other events/activities:

www.active.com

www.runhigh.com

www.bike-pgh.org

www.ventureoutdoors.org

www.railtrails.org

 

 

Healthy Snacks

 

Recipe of the Month:

"Soup is almost always a satisfying meal for lunch or dinner."

 

"Soups & Stews for Winter Family Meals"

 

A Quick and Healthy Breakfast

 

For some new ideas and fun with baking, snacks and handy meal tips visit:

www.familyfun.go.com/recipes/kids/

 

For other healthy snack/school lunch ideas, visit:

www.thevisualguide.com/recipes.htm

 

Sports Highlights

 

 

Health Tip of the Month

As winter sets in, we become more prone to infection and fever so strengthen the immune system with a balanced diet. Vegetables and fruits are important all 365 days of the year, carbohydrates are needed for energy and strength and remember to stay hydrated.

 
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