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May Take 12 E-Newsletter

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:28:32 +0000


www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH 'TAKE 12' THIS MONTH?

Step 5: Get Outside

Enjoy the nice weather by visiting the farmer's market, taking a walk or playing a sport.

Tap Into Your Inner Child

Drop your adult inhibitions and bring out the child within yourself. Watch how children play and how imaginative they are and allow yourself the freedom to have the same creativity and fun. Incorporate adventure into your daily life with a few play activited, such as:

Swinging and sliding at a playground
Picking wild flowers
Blowing bubbles
Running through a sprinkler
Geogcaching
Riding a bike
Jumping on a trampoline
Doing cartwheel

Adult Sports

Even if you have never participated in organized sports before, there are several reasons you could benefit from joining an adult sports league.

#1: Break out of your normal exercise routine.

#2: Learn or hone a new skill.

#3: Develop new friendships and connections.

#4: Rekindle a love for sports.

From baseball to lacrosse, cricket to dodge ball, there are multiple sporting opportunited in Fairfax County. Some organizations play competitively, while others are recreational. For a full list of organizations, please visit:

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/athletics/sportsdirectory.htm

Play at the Parks

There are many opportunities to play outside at your local park. Fairfax County parks are great places to try something new! Make sure to follow established guidelines to assure good stewardship of the parks' natural and cultural resources.

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which particapants use a Global Positiong System receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches") anywhere in the world. A typical is a small waterproof container containing a logbook and "treasure" (usually toys or trinkets of little monetary value). Geocaching is allowed in many Park Authority parks.
Fishing is legal in Park Authority waters unless posted signs say otherwise. Catch small or largemouth bass, catfish, sunfish, and many more. Lakefront parks such as Burke Lake, Riverbend, Lake Fairfax, or Walney Pond are great places to cast a line.
The Summer Entertainment Series presents a summer-long calendar of shows, concerts and movies apprproate for the whole family. Performances range from childern's puppet shows to big band, jazz, bluegrass, rock, classical and world music. Events are held in local parks and are free of charge.
Miniature Golf is just like stroke-play golf, minus most of the frustration. The simple, fun style of mini-golf is perfect for all ages and ability levels. Whether the hole involves a treacherous windmill or a choice of three holes, mini-golf is one of the best ways to relax with some friendly competition in the summer. Courses are available at Oak Marr, Lake Accotink, Jefferson Falls, and Burke Lake parks

Try Something New!

MIND: Play a game of chess or checkers.
BODY: Practice yoga, tai chi or stretching outside.
WELL-BEING: Take 15 minutes daily to listen to the sounds of nature and become in tune to your environment

This is a Fairfax County Park Authority Publication.
If ADA accommodations and/or alternative formats are needed, please call (703) 324-8563, at least 10 working days in advance of the registration deadline or event. TTY (703) 803-3354.

Take 12! Steps for Your Health in 2013

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Fairfax County Park Authority Farmers Markets
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Live Well Fairfax County Workforce Wellness Program
Metro Run & Walk
Move Theory
Northern Virginia Healthy Kids Coalition
Volunteer Fairfax
Whole Foods Markets (Vienna & Reston stores)

April Take 12 E-Newsletter

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:04:50 +0000


www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12

WHATS GOING ON WITH TAKE 12 THIS MONTH?

STEP 4: Spring Cleaning

Simplify your life by getting rid of things you no longer need.

HouseWORKOUT

Can doing your household chores keep you fit? Recent research suggests, yes! The exercise benefit of doing household chores is about to equal to doing medium-intensity Ærobics. It gives your muscles a workout and helps cardiovascular health by raising your heart rate, which can lead to weight loss. Plus, household chores require no special equipment, and your house will look great!

Here are some 30-minute chores and exercises to get your House WORKOUT started. (For comparison, moderate walking burns 140 calories, cycling 200 calories, and stair-climbing about 250 calories.*)

Arms and Shoulders

Cleaning windows or the car (110 calories) and dusting (90 calories), especially if you dust hard-to reach ceilings and eaves, give biceps, triceps and deltoids a workout. It also engages the lower back and abdominal muscles. Need more of a challenge? Wear wrist weights while doing any of these chores for more intense exercise.

Abs

Scrub the floor (130 calories). Gardening (140 calories) is an excellent way to encourage bending and stretching. Even washing the dishes (75 calories) tightens your stomach muscles as you wash. Need more of a challenge? Throw in some "crunchs" every couple of minutes to encourage a tight washboard stomach.

Glutes

Mowing the lawn (180 to 200 calories) with an old fashioned push-mower is probably better for your gluteal muscles than any other household chore. Need more of a challenge? Stop and step away from your mower every couple of minutes and complete several "squats" for a good gluteal burn.

Thighs and Legs

Vigorous sweeping or raking (100 calories), as well as vacuuming and mopping (90 to 120 calories) uses thigh, quadriceps and hamstring muscles. Need more of a challenge? Do "lunges" while completing any of these chores for a more intense exercise

*Calorie count estimates based on 30 minutes of activity for a female in her 30's

5 Simple Tips for De-Cluttering

1. Choose one area that really bothers you and organize it first.

2. Select a place for every item you want to store. If you cannot find a place for it, then consider letting go of it.

3. Sore the things you use most often in easily accessible places.

4. Put things back where they belong right away rather than "putting them here for now."

5. If you have not used something in years, you probably will not, so get rid of it!

Time Management

Plan each day - Make a "to do" list to minimize conflicts and rushing.
Say NO to nonessential tasks.
Evaluate how you're spending your time - keep a diary and think of new ways to be more efficient.
Get plenty of sleep, exercise regularly and eat a healthful diet.
Take a break when needed!
Ask for professional help - if your life feels out of control, consult a progessional organizer and/or psychologist.

Try Something New!

MIND: Find a "planner" that helps to organize your daily schedule.
BODY: Purge your closet and pick up some new clothes that amplify your personality.
WELL-BEING: Resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships with family and friends.

Take 12! Steps for Your Health in 2013

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Take 12 E-Newsletter - MARCH

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:47:42 +0000

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12

March e-newsletter

----------------------------STEP 3: "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day"---------------------------

Make healthful food choices that incorporate your personal food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns.

Diet 411

Dietary choices are often affected by a variety of factors, including ethical and religious beliefs, clinical nee or a desire to control weight. Not all diets are healthy or have long-term benefit. Here is a sample of the many types of diets out there:

Gluten-free: A diet which avoids the portein gluten, which is found in barley, rye, and wheat. It is a medical treatment for people with celiac disease.
Kosher: Food that has been prepared so that it is fit and suitable under Jewish dietary laws.
Lactose-free: Eliminates all sources of milk surgars including dairy products and prepared foods that contain dairy products.
Sugar-free: Essentially cuts down on or eliminates the "empty calories" you consume from sugars, especially refined sugars. Often dollowed by diabetics.
Vegan: A diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients.
Vegetarian: A vegetarian diet is on that excludes meat.

Conscious Cooking

Food allergies and intolerances can often limit your choice of ingredients when it comes to cooking the foods you love. Consider the following substitutions when preparing an allergy of intolerance-friendly menu.

Gluten-Free:

Since gluten is found in wheat, rye, carley, and oats, replace these starchy ingredients with the

ones below in recipes and food selections.

Grains flours/starches: Rice, Corn, Sorghum
Legume flours: Soy, Chickpea, Fava bean, Peanut
Seed flours: Flaxseed, Millet, Buckwheat, Amarnth, Quinoa
Tuber flours/starches: Potato, Tapioca, Arrowroot, Sweet potato
Nut flours: Chestnut, Almond, Walnut, Filbert

Many grocery stores now have gluten-free sections that include these items as well as gluten- free bread, crackers, soup, cereals and other items.

Lactose-Free:

Milk: Lactaid, Almond milk, Soy milk, Rice milk, Coconut milk
Butter: Soybean margarine, Canola oil buttery spread
Baking Mixes: A growing number of manufactures now offer dairy-free pancake, biscuit and other baking mixes, and some of the most popular brands have eliminated dairy products from their original mix.

Sugar-Free:

These sugar substitutes are available in the United States:

Aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet)
Acesulfame K* (Sunett, Sweet One)
Saccharin* (Sweet 'N Low, Sugar Twin)
Sucralose* (Splenda)
Stevia (PureVia, Truvia, SweetLeaf Sweetener)
Sugar alcohols, which include sorbitol, xylitol and mannitol

*Can be used in baking, see manufacturer instructions.

Allergy-free Recipe Resources

There are many web resources that specialize in food allergy-free recipes.

About.com has a section dedicated to allergy-free recipes: http://foodallergies.about.com/od/recipes/Dietetic_Recipes.htm
The Food Allergy Kitchen has a variety of free recipes options from beverages to vegetables: http://www.foodallergykitchen.com OR http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/recipes.html
WebMD has a great list for baking and cooking with food allergies: http://www/webmd.com/food-recipes/features/baking-cooking-food-allergies

Eating "Organic"

The word "organic" refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and to reduce pollution. Organic foods are those that are produced without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers irradiation, industrial solvents or chemical food additives. While there is no evidence that organic food is nutritionally better than conventionally produced foods, any product labeled organic must be USDA certified. Research in this area is ongoing. Organic foods typically cost more than do their conventional counterparts. Higher prices are due, in part, to more expensive farming practice. Because organic fruits and vegetables aren't treated with waxes or preservatives, they may spoil faster. Also, some organic produce may look less than perfect - odd shapes, varying colors or smaller sizes. Ultimately, it is a personal choice to eat "organic," and if you choose to do so, make sure to include a wide variety and range of organic foods in your diet.

Try Something New!

MIND: Keep a food journal for one week
BODY: Pay attention to signs for hunger and thirst to prevent overeating
WELL-BEING: Indulge in fruits and vegetables that make you happy

2013 Wall Calendars are HERE!

Don't miss out on this year's great community wellness opportunities in Fairfax County! The calendar contains fitness and wellness tips, ways to improve your nutritional habits, steps you can take to become more eco-friendly, and a variety of new ideas to improve the health of this community. Also, the calendar contains an invaluable list of local resources, as well as healthful recipes, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

All events are free (unless indicated with a "$") and require advanced registration.
To register, please email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

CLICK HERE to view all the Take 12 workshops and events. The link will take you to the Google events calendar on the Take 12 web page.

If you are not able to use the link, please copy and paste the web address into your browser, and scroll down to the calendar: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12.

Healthy Workshops and Events are always being added!

Check our events calendar often for great opportunities in the community.

Q & A

Do you have a fitness or health-related question? Ask Liz Ittner! - FCPA's own fitness & wellness expert. To submit your question, visit the Take 12 website or email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Take 12! Steps for Community Health in 2013

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Take 12 E-Newsletter - JANUARY

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:34:23 +0000

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12

JANUARY e-newsletter

-----------------------------------------STEP 1: Set Your Goals-----------------------------------------

Set yourself up for success with enriching goals for you mind, body, and well-being.

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Start off 2013 with S.M.A.R.T. goals for improving your health and wellness. S.M.A.R.T goals are:

Specific: Answer the what, why and how.
Measurable: establish a way to track or record your progress.
Attainable: Identify goals that are most important and develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them.
Realistic: Avoid setting goals that are out of reach. Instead, evaluate just how high you can set you sights and then go for it.
Timely: A goal should be grounded within a time frame to give a clear, working target.

Example of a vague goal: I want to lose weight by completely cutting out sweets from my diet.

Example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal: I will lose 10 pounds and three inches off of my waistline by March 15, 2013 by replacing one sweet item with a piece of fruit per day, and walking at a brisk

pace for 1 hour, 3 times per week.

Wellness Reboot

Restart your commitment to better health with a wellness reboot! Take two weeks to analyze your daily wellness efforts and two weeks to try new ways to maintain and improve your health. Here are some ways you can refresh your wellness routine:

Buy a new pair of athletic shŒs or new workout outfit that makes you feel really good about yourself.
Find a friend to walk with you a couple of times per week.
Set aside daily personal time to read a book, take a bath or stretch.
Try a new physical activity, like going for a hike or attending a yoga class.
Make your own salad dressing instead of buying commercial dressing.
Make sleep a priority by setting a bedtime for yourself.

"Couch to 5K"

Completing a 5K (3.1 mile) race might be more easily done than you think. Even if you have no running experience, there are "Couch to 5K" or "C25K" programs available to guide you through the training process. If you are a smartphone user, C25K apps can provide you with a personalized coach and workout plan, and they will even play music during your workout. Several Internet-based programs are also available with printable training cards. Here are some tips for success:

Before you start your C25K program, register for a 5K. Give yourself a good 6 weeks to complete your training and get excited about your first race.
Find a buddy. Park Authority RECenters offer quarterly "Train Together" classes for beginners and advanced runners.
Buy a good pair of shŒs. Get sized and have a running assessment done to ensure maximum comfort and to prevent injury.
Run outside whenever possible. Pick a scenic place that will add to your running enjoyment and prepare you for race day running conditions.
Stay positive. Your training will be tough at times, but stick with it, and you'll be sure to enjoy the satisfaction of completing your first race.

Try Something New!

MIND: learn how to play Sudoku or Scrabble
BODY: calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI): weight (lb) / [height (in)]² x 703
WELL-BEING: before sleep, be still and take 5 deep breaths

2013 Wall Calendars are HERE!

Don't miss out on this year's great community wellness opportunities in Fairfax County! The calendar contains fitness and wellness tips, ways to improve your nutritional habits, steps you can take to become more eco-friendly, and a variety of new ideas to improve the health of this community. Also, the calendar contains an invaluable list of local resources, as well as healthful recipes, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

All events are free (unless indicated with a "$") and require advanced registration.
To register, please email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

CLICK HERE to view all the Take 12 workshops and events. The link will take you to the Google events calendar on the Take 12 web page.

If you are not able to use the link, please copy and paste the web address into your browser, and scroll down to the calendar: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12.

Healthy Workshops and Events are always being added!

Check our events calendar often for great opportunities in the community.

Q & A

Do you have a fitness or health-related question? Ask Liz Ittner! - FCPA's own fitness & wellness expert. To submit your question, visit the Take 12 website or email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Take 12! Steps for Community Health in 2013

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Take 12 E-Newsletter

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:46:05 +0000

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12

DECEMBER e-newsletter

----------------------------------STEP 12: Give the Gift of Health----------------------------------

Donate to your community in any way possible - give cold-weather gear, healthful foods, or fitness equipment to those in need. Shovel a driveway for someone who is unable or take time to visit someone who is alone during the holiday season. A smile is all that is needed to give the gift of health.

Donation Do's

This year, donate foods that are high in nutritional value, and think creatively for healthy gift options.

Fitness equipment (mats, balls, stretch bands)
New hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, washcloths)
Grocery store gift cards
Metro fare cards, bus tokens or SmarTrip cards
Volunteer time at a shelter, senior center or hospital

Organize a Coat Drive

Health experts report that even a two-degree drop in body temperature results in reduced heart rate, loss of coordination, and confusion. For most, a warm coat solves the problem. But, for the nearly 15% of Americans now living in poverty, a warm winter coat is a budget "extra." This winter season, help by organizing a coat drive in your family, neighborhood, community or school.

First, select the dates of your coat drive.

Then, select the agency to receive the coats - the coats must be given free. Next, hold your drive and arrange for delivery of the coats to your Agency.

One good resource is the One Warm Coat organization. Visit http://onewarmcoat.org for a guidebook, locator tools, and a space to share your success.

Source: One Warm Coat: http://onewarmcoat.org/

Mail Call

Show your support for U.S. military troops serving overseas with three simple steps:

1) Visit www.give2thetroops.org for packaging and shipping details, as well as a list of recommended donation items.

2) Gather items to donate, such as coffee, prepackaged snacks, baby wipes, T-shirts, hand sanitizer, batteries, and blankets.

3) Write a personal note of encouragement or gratitude, and send your box!

Local Resources

Opportunities, Alternatives and Resources (OAR) of Fairfax County's mission is to rebuild lives and break the cycle of crime with opportunities, alternatives, and resources for offenders and their families to create a safer community. Located in the City of Fairfax, the organization provides individual and family support, and accepts charitable donations.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter is seeking donations to support animals housed in their facility off of West Ox Road in Fairfax.
Donate Life Virginia serves to save the lives of Virginians by working to increase the number of registered donors in the commonwealth while promoting organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. Give life and update your donor status on its Web page, http://www.donatelifevirginia.org/.

Stay tuned for the Take 12 Steps 2013 Program starting January

2012 Wall Calendars are HERE!

Don't miss out on this year's great community wellness opportunities in Fairfax County! The calendar contains fitness and wellness tips, ways to improve your nutritional habits, steps you can take to become more eco-friendly, and a variety of new ideas to improve the health of this community. Also, the calendar contains an invaluable list of local resources, as well as healthful recipes, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

All events are free (unless indicated with a "$") and require advanced registration.
To register, please email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

CLICK HERE to view all the Take 12 workshops and events. The link will take you to the Google events calendar on the Take 12 web page.

If you are not able to use the link, please copy and paste the web address into your browser, and scroll down to the calendar: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12.

Healthy Workshops and Events are always being added!

Check our events calendar often for great opportunities in the community.

Q & A

Do you have a fitness or health-related question? Ask Liz Ittner! - FCPA's own fitness & wellness expert. To submit your question, visit the Take 12 website or email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Take 12! Steps for Community Health in 2012

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Take 12 E-Newsletter

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:22:18 +0000

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12

NOVEMBER e-newsletter

-------------------------------STEP 11: Get Back to Nutrition Basics!------------------------

The holiday season and all of its sweet treats make it challenging to stay on a good nutritional track. Get back to the nutrition basics - whole grains, lean protein, and lots of fruits and vegetables! Try to cook your meals at home instead of eating out. Think of new ways to enjoy the holidays without adding in unnecessary calories.

Think Before You Drink

Alcoholic beverages are high-calorie drinks - moderation is the key. To avoid unwanted calories consume no more than one drink (12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, or 1.5 oz. liquor) per day for women; two for men.

Calorie Count (per drink)
Beer (12 oz.): Regular - 149, Light - 110
Wine(4 oz.): Red - 80, White - 75
Champagne(4 oz.): 84
Distilled Liquors (80 proof, 1 oz.): 65
Liqueurs (1.5 oz.): 188

Healthful Recipe: Winter Vegetable Soup

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 ounce (about 1 cup) dried porcini mushrooms or other dried wild mushrooms
3/4 cup unsalted cashews
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
3 rutabagas, peeled and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1. Put mushrooms in a bowl, cover with 1/2 cup boiling water and set aside to let soak 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine cashews and 2 cups broth and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute. Pour cashew mixture into a large saucepan and add rutabagas, onion and remaining 4 cups broth. Remove mushrooms from the bowl with a slotted spoon, cut them into bite-size pieces and add them to the pot; carefully pour in the liquid the mushrooms soaked in, being sure to leave behind any grit that has settled in the bottom of the bowl.

3. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until rutabagas are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add bell pepper and lemon juice and simmer 3 minutes longer. Serve garnished with chives and lemon zest.

Nutrition Per serving: 290 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 39g total carbohydrate (11g dietary fiber, 15g sugar), 13g protein

Office Holiday Treats

Instead of dumping leftover candy or baked goods at the office or bringing a high-fat/sugar/salt confection to a holiday office party, consider some more healthful alternatives.

Instead of cookies, bring cinnamon popcorn.
Instead of cake, bring white chocolate bark with cranberries and almonds
Instead of pie, bring low-fat banana pudding
Instead of cupcakes, bring low-fat blueberry bran muffins
Instead of ham, bring turkey.
Instead of a basket of meats and cheese, bring a basket of dried fruits and nuts.

Local Resources

Northern Virginia Dietetic Association advocates for better nutritional practices and provides a "Find a Registered Dietitian" tool on its Web site: http://northernvirginiadietitians.org/.
Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services provides students with meals planned by a registered dietitian, as well as programs for free/reduced price meals.
Fairfax County Health Department runs the Women, Infants, Children (WIC) program, which teaches the importance of good health from an early age through breastfeeding and nutritional assessments.

2012 Wall Calendars are HERE!

Don't miss out on this year's great community wellness opportunities in Fairfax County! The calendar contains fitness and wellness tips, ways to improve your nutritional habits, steps you can take to become more eco-friendly, and a variety of new ideas to improve the health of this community. Also, the calendar contains an invaluable list of local resources, as well as healthful recipes, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

All events are free (unless indicated with a "$") and require advanced registration.
To register, please email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

CLICK HERE to view all the Take 12 workshops and events. The link will take you to the Google events calendar on the Take 12 web page.

If you are not able to use the link, please copy and paste the web address into your browser, and scroll down to the calendar: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12.

Healthy Workshops and Events are always being added!

Check our events calendar often for great opportunities in the community.

Q & A

Do you have a fitness or health-related question? Ask Liz Ittner! - FCPA's own fitness & wellness expert. To submit your question, visit the Take 12 website or email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Take 12! Steps for Community Health in 2012

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Take 12 E-Newsletter-October Corrections

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:30:24 +0000

October e-newsletter CORRECTIONS

-----------------------------------------Step 10: Be Prepared-------------------------------------------

Develop a family emergency plan and review it annually. Find out about community resources, such as you nearest fire station, police station and emergency shelter.

Take 12 E-Newsletter

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:47:31 +0000

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12

OCTOBER e-newsletter

--------------------------------------------Step 10: BE PREPARED!-----------------------------------

Develop a family emergency plan and review it annually. Find out about community resources, such as your nearest fire station, police station and emergency shelter.

Are You Prepared?

The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management suggests a simple four-step process for residents to prepare themselves, their communities and their businesses for naturally occurring or man-made emergencies.

1. Assemble a kit. Water, food, battery-powered radio, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, whistle, dust mask, plastic sheeting, duct tape, moist towelettes, garbage bags, wrench or pliers, can opener for food, and local maps.

2. Make a plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so know how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.

3. Be informed. Sign up for the county's Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN) - be aware of the different threats and how to respond to an emergency.

4. Get involved. Many local organizations need volunteers when disaster strikes. Find out how you can help at the Office of Emergency Management website.

Source: Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management (http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/Œm/)

Child Safety

Simple measures can be taken to keep children safe at home and in the community. Most resources are free.

Get your child a photo id and fingerprinted to give authorities vital information if you child were to go missing. Fairfax County Sheriff's Office offers this service by appointment.
Install your car seat properly. Fairfax County Sheriff's Office offers free Safety Seat Installations on the 3^rd Saturday of each month.
Keep home windows closed and locked or open and out-of-reach of children.
Create a Babysitter's Helper card when leaving your children with a sitter. This should contain details regarding how to reach you, other trusted people to contact, children(s) names, ages, and allergies.
Enroll your child with special needs in the Project Lifesaver program, run by Fairfax County Sheriff's Office. Project Lifesaver clients wear a wrist or ankle band that emits a silent tracking signal.

Important Contacts

9-1-1, TTY 911, for police/fire/ambulance

Public Safety Non-Emergency 703-691-2131, TTY 703-204-2264

Fairfax County Main Phone Number 703-FAIRFAX (703-324-7329), TTY 711

Fairfax County Emergency Information Line 703-817-7771, TTY 711

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222, TTY 711

Virginia Department of Transportation: 1-800-FOR-ROAD, TTY 711

National Weather Service Updates: 703-652-1210

Fairfax County Health Department: 703-246-2201, TTY 711

24-Hour Emergency Mental Health Services: 703-573-5679, TTY 703-207-7737

Basic Needs (Coordinated Services Planning): 703-222-0880, TTY 703-803-7914

Adult Protective Services: 703-324-7450, TTY 711

Child Protective Services: 703-324-7400, TTY 711

Local Resources

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department operates 37 fire and rescue stations in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County Police Department officers and civilians at each of the eight district police stations are responsible for law enforcement within the boundaries of each district.
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office has proudly served Fairfax County as the original law enforcement agency since 1742. Sheriff's deputies manage the Adult Detention Center, provide security in the courthouses, and serve civil law process.

2012 Wall Calendars are HERE!

Don't miss out on this year's great community wellness opportunities in Fairfax County! The calendar contains fitness and wellness tips, ways to improve your nutritional habits, steps you can take to become more eco-friendly, and a variety of new ideas to improve the health of this community. Also, the calendar contains an invaluable list of local resources, as well as healthful recipes, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

All events are free (unless indicated with a "$") and require advanced registration.
To register, please email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

CLICK HERE to view all the Take 12 workshops and events. The link will take you to the Google events calendar on the Take 12 web page.

If you are not able to use the link, please copy and paste the web address into your browser, and scroll down to the calendar: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12.

Healthy Workshops and Events are always being added!

Check our events calendar often for great opportunities in the community.

Q & A

Do you have a fitness or health-related question? Ask Liz Ittner! - FCPA's own fitness & wellness expert. To submit your question, visit the Take 12 website or email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Take 12! Steps for Community Health in 2012

Title Sponsor:

Major Sponsor: Transurban / Fluor / Virginia Hot Lanes Capital Beltway project

Supporting Sponsors:

Take 12 E-Newsletter - SEPTEMBER

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:14:19 +0000

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12

SEPTEMBER e-newsletter

-----------------------------STEP 9: Serve your Community as a Volunteer-------------------

Share a talent or skill through volunteering. Find an innovative, grassroots project - revitalize a community center, be a mentor, create art, serve meals, or plant a community garden to build strong and vibrant neighborhoods.

Make A DIFFERENCE

Become a Park Authority volunteer! For current opportunities and more information, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/volunteer/.

PAY IT FORWARD

Help someone who is facing a personal crisis or financial hardship, and you're sure to find yourself smiling more knowing you made a difference. Gratitude, giving and gladness are key components in random acts of kindness with no expectation of being paid back. The only request would be for the recipient to consider "paying it forward," with a favor for someone else: ideally for three other people.
The unconditional favors can be large or small. There's really no end to what you can do when you set your mind to Pay It Forward!

"I WILL"

September 11th is a day of Service and Remembrance. This year, take action to organize and complete a community project.
1) Think of a project that will help your local neighborhood or community.
2) Log on to http://911dayofservice.org/ to make your "I Will..." pledge for service.
3) Organize and complete your project as a tribute to the 9/11 movement.
Sample projects:
Roadside cleanup, providing assistance to senior citizens, park beautification, or donating professional services to a non-profit organization or low-income families.

HELP WANTED

Eight local organizations that are always in need of volunteers:
1) Fairfax County Public Library http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/volunteer/
2) American Red Cross http://redcrossnca.org/index.php/volunteer.html
3) Salvation Army http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/
4) Fairfax County Department of Family Services http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/
5) INOVA Health System Hospitals http://www.inova.org/get-involved/volunteer/index.jsp
6) Arts Council of Fairfax County www.artsfairfax.org
7) Habitat for Humanity http://www.habitatnova.org/
8) Fairfax County Citizen Corps http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/Œm/citizencorps/

LOCAL RESOURCES

Volunteer Fairfax provides a variety of opportunities for volunteering in Fairfax County and surrounding areas. http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/
Fairfax County Park Authority Volunteer Program has volunteer opportunities available at golf courses, RECenters, and community parks. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/volunteer/
Fairfax County Government Full-time Merit Employees are eligible to use up to 16 hours of volunteer activity leave per calendar year to support educational and charitable institutions, religious/faith-based and community service entities and other non-profit organizations

2012 Wall Calendars are HERE!

Don't miss out on this year's great community wellness opportunities in Fairfax County! The calendar contains fitness and wellness tips, ways to improve your nutritional habits, steps you can take to become more eco-friendly, and a variety of new ideas to improve the health of this community. Also, the calendar contains an invaluable list of local resources, as well as healthful recipes, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

All events are free (unless indicated with a "$") and require advanced registration.
To register, please email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

CLICK HERE to view all the Take 12 workshops and events. The link will take you to the Google events calendar on the Take 12 web page.

If you are not able to use the link, please copy and paste the web address into your browser, and scroll down to the calendar: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/Take12.

Healthy Workshops and Events are always being added!

Check our events calendar often for great opportunities in the community.

Q & A

Do you have a fitness or health-related question? Ask Liz Ittner! - FCPA's own fitness & wellness expert. To submit your question, visit the Take 12 website or email Take12@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Take 12! Steps for Community Health in 2012

Title Sponsor:

Major Sponsor: Transurban / Fluor / Virginia Hot Lanes Capital Beltway project

Supporting Sponsors:

Take 12 E-Newsletter-August

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:08:42 +0000

AUGUST e-newsletter

-----------------------------Step 8: Put Your Foot Down on Transportation--------------------

Save your body and the environment - walk or bike to your destinations instead of driving whenever possible. Start a carpool, ride share, or take public transportation to cut down on your carbon footprint.

Take 12 E-Newsletter - JULY

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:43:35 +0000

JULY e-newsletter

----------------------------------------Step 7: Get Moving Outside-----------------------------------

Be a positive role model and get outside! Raise awareness of the benefits of ourdoor activity - benefits to our own bodies and those of our loved ones, families and firends - and overcome the trends that keep too many Americans indoors and sedentary.

ResOURces Newsletter-July 2012

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:45:18 +0000

ResOURces E-Newsletter: July 2012

ResOURces Newsletter-May

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:01:10 +0000

ResOURces Newsletter-May 2012

Take 12 E-Newsletter-June

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:15:43 +0000

JUNE E-NEWSLETTER

-------------------------------------- Step 6: Playtime---------------------------------------------

Drop your usual routine and declare a play day! Go outside and do something fun with your family, friends or community. Pick an outdoor activity that you enjoy, and just do it!

Take 12 Special Workshop E-newsletter- APRIL

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:05:39 +0000

Special Workshop E-newsletter!

Take 12 E-Newsletter APRIL

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:22:06 +0000

------------------------------------------Step 4: Grow Healthier!---------------------------------------

Take 12 Special Workshop E-newsletter

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:58:03 +0000

Special Workshop E-newsletter

Take 12 E-Newsletter MARCH

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:39:44 +0000

-----------------------------Step 3: Get Your Plate in Shape!--------------------

Take 12 E-Newsletter February

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:33:05 +0000

FCPA E-News : Take12

ResOURces Newsletter-CRM Special Issue

May Take 12 E-Newsletter

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH 'TAKE 12' THIS MONTH?

April Take 12 E-Newsletter

WHATS GOING ON WITH TAKE 12 THIS MONTH?

STEP 4: Spring Cleaning

Simplify your life by getting rid of things you no longer need.

HouseWORKOUT

5 Simple Tips for De-Cluttering

Take 12 E-Newsletter - MARCH

March e-newsletter

----------------------------STEP 3: "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day"---------------------------

Make healthful food choices that incorporate your personal food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns.

2013 Wall Calendars are HERE!

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

Take 12 E-Newsletter - JANUARY

JANUARY e-newsletter

-----------------------------------------STEP 1: Set Your Goals-----------------------------------------

Set yourself up for success with enriching goals for you mind, body, and well-being.

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

Take 12 E-Newsletter

DECEMBER e-newsletter

----------------------------------STEP 12: Give the Gift of Health----------------------------------

Donate to your community in any way possible - give cold-weather gear, healthful foods, or fitness equipment to those in need. Shovel a driveway for someone who is unable or take time to visit someone who is alone during the holiday season. A smile is all that is needed to give the gift of health.

2012 Wall Calendars are HERE!

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

Take 12 E-Newsletter

NOVEMBER e-newsletter

-------------------------------STEP 11: Get Back to Nutrition Basics!------------------------

2012 Wall Calendars are HERE!

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

Take 12 E-Newsletter-October Corrections

October e-newsletter CORRECTIONS

-----------------------------------------Step 10: Be Prepared-------------------------------------------

Develop a family emergency plan and review it annually. Find out about community resources, such as you nearest fire station, police station and emergency shelter.

Take 12 E-Newsletter

OCTOBER e-newsletter

--------------------------------------------Step 10: BE PREPARED!-----------------------------------

Develop a family emergency plan and review it annually. Find out about community resources, such as your nearest fire station, police station and emergency shelter.

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

Take 12 E-Newsletter - SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER e-newsletter

-----------------------------STEP 9: Serve your Community as a Volunteer-------------------

The calendar is available for download at the Take 12 website or by clicking here.

Take 12 E-Newsletter-August

AUGUST e-newsletter

-----------------------------Step 8: Put Your Foot Down on Transportation--------------------

Save your body and the environment - walk or bike to your destinations instead of driving whenever possible. Start a carpool, ride share, or take public transportation to cut down on your carbon footprint.

Take 12 E-Newsletter - JULY

JULY e-newsletter

----------------------------------------Step 7: Get Moving Outside-----------------------------------

ResOURces Newsletter-July 2012

ResOURces Newsletter-May

Take 12 E-Newsletter-June

JUNE E-NEWSLETTER

-------------------------------------- Step 6: Playtime---------------------------------------------

Drop your usual routine and declare a play day! Go outside and do something fun with your family, friends or community. Pick an outdoor activity that you enjoy, and just do it!

Take 12 Special Workshop E-newsletter- APRIL

Take 12 E-Newsletter APRIL

------------------------------------------Step 4: Grow Healthier!---------------------------------------

Take 12 Special Workshop E-newsletter

Take 12 E-Newsletter MARCH

-----------------------------Step 3: Get Your Plate in Shape!--------------------

Take 12 E-Newsletter February

STEP 2: BECOME WATER CONSCIOUS FOR YOUR HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT