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Enrollment Underway for a Free Adolescent Health Program
Enrollment is underway for a free weight-control program targeting adolescents and their families. The 12-week program, called Strong Me, is designed for those age 6 through 15. At least one parent must also participate. It will be offered beginning in October at Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, 5530 Shady Grove, and at Caritas Village, 2509 Harvard. Developed by Dr. [...]
Continue reading...Free September Jazzercise Event
Posted by Mary Powers on Mon, Aug 11, 2008
Jazzercise is marking the end of summer with a variety of free offerings the week of September 2. Organizers want folks to know they are welcome regardless of their fitness level. For more information, or to find a convenient class, call toll-free (800) FIT IS IT or 348-4748 or visit the Jazzercise web site. Know of [...]
Continue reading...Fitness Walking Clinic Set for Bartlett Park
Posted by Mary Powers on Tue, Aug 5, 2008
Learn fitness walking at a clinic set for 9 a.m. Saturday (August 9) at Yale Road Park in Bartlett. The hour-long event is sponsored by Major Body Worx Fitness Center. Grace Major, the clinic coordinator, said persons from all fitness levels are welcome as well as folks interested in training for marathons and other races. The cost is [...]
Continue reading...Cooper-Young Gym Marks Anniversary with Free Classes
Posted by Mary Powers on Mon, Aug 4, 2008
Inbalance Fitness announced plans to mark the second anniversary of its health club at 794 S. Cooper with free classes and other events on Saturday and Sunday. That is August 9 and 10. Saturday’s scheduled events include free body fat analysis and blood pressure checks at 8:30 a.m. Free exercise classes are set for 9 and [...]
Continue reading...New Fit City Race Series Announces Schedule
Posted by Mary Powers on Mon, Jul 7, 2008
The organizer of the new Fit City Race Series hopes to attract Mid-South athletes looking for challenges close to home. “With the cost of traveling on the rise, racers will be doing even more local race events and we are already offering three,” said Doug Ruddle, who is launching the new series with support from WellWorX Sporting Clubs. “My [...]
Continue reading...East Memphis Pilates and Fitness Studio Grand Opening
Posted by Mary Powers on Thu, Jul 3, 2008
Evolv Pilates and Fitness Studio set July 25 for the grand opening of its facility at the 6159 Poplar. It is located near the intersection of Poplar and Ridgeway. Elena Jenkins, the studio’s owner and a certified Pilates instructor and fitness coach, is marking the event with a weekend workshop featuring Siri Dharma Galliano. Galliano owns [...]
Continue reading...Free Dental Screening for Young People Offered in July
Posted by Mary Powers on Tue, Jun 24, 2008
Free dental checks for those age 5 through 15 will be offered in two Memphis locations beginning July 1. The Memphis & Shelby County Health Department’s School Based Dental Program staff will provide dental examinations and protective sealants to guard against cavities. Services will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis weekdays in July. The clinic will be [...]
Continue reading...Free Dental Exams and Sealants for Children
Posted by Mary Powers on Fri, May 23, 2008
Free children’s dental screenings and sealants to protect against cavities will be available at two locations on most weekdays in June. The services are offered by the Memphis & Shelby County Health Department’s School Based Dental Program. Services will be offered weekdays June 2 through 27. No appointments are necessary. Patients will be seen on a first come, [...]
Continue reading...Cooper-Young Gym Hosts Open House
Posted by Mary Powers on Mon, May 5, 2008
Transforming Bodies, a new gym in the Cooper-Young neighborhood, is hosting an open house Saturday, May 10. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 937 N. Cooper. Roland Genesy is the owner. His credentials include 15 national and state body building championships. He earned his personal trainer certification through the Cooper Institute [...]
Continue reading...Free Childhood Immunizations Offered Saturday
Posted by Mary Powers on Thu, Apr 24, 2008
Free immunizations and dental screenings will be available Saturday when the Memphis & Shelby County Health Department marks National Infant Immunization Week. The free services will be offered during a health fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at health department headquarters, 814 Jefferson. The event is aimed at children ages two months through five years. [...]
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Posted by Mary Powers on Thu, Aug 28, 2008
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