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Mayor's Wellness Campaign
The Mayor's Wellness Campaign is Underway
The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a statewide community health initiative that provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles and to improve overall health and wellness in their communities. The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute has been leading the Mayors Wellness Campaign in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities for over 12 years. The campaign includes over 400 participating communities, and is growing - Middletown is excited to be bringing this program to our community!
Schedule of Events
Activities will be held on the third Saturday of the month from May through October, beginning at 9:00am.
Activities are generally geared for families of all ages and abilities. Join the Mayor, Township Committee members, and other township employees on one or all these programs.
Date | Activity | Location |
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May 18 | Family Hike Join us for a leisurely hike through the woods of Poricy Park. Our guide will highlight the most notable parts of our hidden gem in Middletown. | Poricy Park |
Jun 15 | Family Bike Ride For this event, all participants will need both a bike in working order, as well as a helmet. This ride is an "out-and-back". We will be riding along the Henry Hudson Trail, part of the Monmouth County Park System. The ride will start at the Leonardo First Aid & Rescue Squad facility in Leonardo, then head east for approximately 3.25mi to the end of the trail at Popamora Point. We'll refill water bottles, enjoy the views of Sandy Hook Bay and NYC, then ride back to our starting point. All levels are welcome - including training wheels, bike kid carriers, and more! If skills or levels vary drastically, we may split the group for a more advanced pace or a more leisurely, little-legged cruise. | Henry Hudson Trail Starting from Leonardo First Aid & Rescue Squad 32 Viola Ave Leonardo, NJ 07737 |
Jul 20 | Yoga in the Park Presented by Hot & Soul Yoga, wake up, stretch, and find your inner peace to start your weekend. A yoga mat should be brought, however a limited number of mats are available for your use. Please call to reserve one free of charge. | Poricy Park 345 Oak Hill Road Red Bank |
Aug 17 | Beach Volleyball Come on out for a fun game of beach volleyball. Try and set for the Mayor, or work on your best spike over the net! This is gear for teens and adults. Younger children are welcome and other beach activities will be available nearby for them to play while mom and dad get a workout in. | Ideal Beach Bayside Parkway Middletown |
Sep 21 | Pickleball Try your hand at this exciting sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. A paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Come play on our newly lined courts. | Normandy Park Nutswamp Road Middletown |
Oct 19 | Mayor's Challenge Join us for our first Mayor's Challenge with all proceeds to benefit Middletown First Responders. The race route meanders through one of the hidden gems of Middletown - Poricy Park! The trail consists of wide grass paths, as well as some sections of single track. Poricy Park is not flat - beware of the hills! Check back soon for a copy of the race map. All participants will receive a long sleeve shirt (while supplies last). Racers in both the 1mi Fun Run and 5K Race will additionally receive a bib with timing chip, and medal. 5K Fitness Walk: 8:45am 1mi Fun Run: 9:00am 5K Race: 9:30am To register, visit: http://www.middletownnj.org/signup | Poricy Park 345 Oak Hill Road Red Bank |
All lectures will be held on the second Thursday of the month from May through October, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Location varies by topic.
Lectures are generally geared for adults, but children are welcome to attend all. Join the Mayor, Township Committee members, and other township employees as we learn tips and tricks to leading a healthy lifestyle.
Date | Topic | Presenter | Location |
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May 9 | Nutrition & Movement | Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance | Middletown Public Library 55 New Monmouth Road Middletown |
Jun 13 | Sun Safety for Children & Families Join us for this family -oriented program to help our community to be Skin Cancer Free! We'll discuss the cause, how to prevent it and how to identify it. A Dermascan will be set up to show the DNA condition of your facial skin. | Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance - Vincent Smith | Poricy Park 345 Oak Hill Road Red Bank |
Jul 11 | Eating Healthy on a Budget Tips, tricks and techniques for shopping. Learn how to get more bang for your bucks and still be tasty and healthy! | Horizon BCBSNJ - Vincent Smith | Tonya Keller Community Center 50 Bray Avenue Middletown |
Aug 8 | Get Moving: Learning Before Doing Learn movement strategies to be applied to any level to progress from couch to running a mile and beyond. | Applied Prevention & Health Promotion Therapies | Middletown Public Library 55 New Monmouth Road Middletown |
Sep 12 | Back to School: Nutrition & Active Children Start the school year off healthy! We will speak about carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and hydration as it effects children and their activities. Supplements, exercise, and healthy snacks & lunches for kids to take to school will also be discussed. | Hackensack Meridian Health Tonja Werkmen, Registered Dietician from Hackensack Meridian, | Senior Center 900 Leonardville Road Leonardo |
Oct 10 | Conversations of Your Life It is time to have the Conversation of Your Life to let your family, friends, and health care providers understand your wishes through advance care planning. The seminar will begin with a short screening of the film Anna’s Story, followed by a discussion on personal values and understanding what is important to you at end of life. | NJ Health Care Quality Institute Rosemary Gorman | Senior Center 900 Leonardville Road Leonardo |