Communities on the Move for a Healthy You!

Take steps today for a healthier tomorrow

Have you been thinking about taking steps to live a healthier life? Then Communities on the Move is for you. This fun program for Lehigh Valley, Pa., residents is all about getting active and educating yourself on important topics like eating right, protecting your heart and more. Participate in the program for your chance to win prizes and, more importantly, improve your health.

WHO?

Anyone! Ask your family, friends and neighbors to get involved.

WHEN?

The program runs Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, September 20, 2008.

HOW?

To register, click here. Then print out an activity log to track your “steps.”

Earn steps two ways:

• Get one step a minute with physical activity. Whether it’s walking, gardening, swimming or more, super-charge your “step” total with daily activity.
• Get BONUS steps by participating in Healthy You Health Improvement Programs. Any class listing in the May-June and July-August issues of Healthy You magazine is eligible. Simply take your activity log to Healthy You classes and programs to receive credit for your steps. See your activity log for step values.

WHY?

To empower yourself to live a healthier life.

And…for PRIZES!

Actively participate for your chance to win prizes. Winners will be randomly selected halfway through and at the end of the program. Additionally, the top three people who have the most steps at the end will each receive a $100 gift certificate good for Healthy You programs, massages and more!

THEN WHAT?

Enter your steps by clicking here or dropping off your activity log at one of these participating community centers or health centers.

• Bethlehem Township Community Center
  2900 Farmersville Road
  Bethlehem, Pa.
  610-332-1900
• Hanover Township Community Center
  3660 Jacksonville Road
  Bethlehem, Pa.
  610-317-8701
• Health Center at Trexlertown, reception area
  6900 Hamilton Blvd.
  Trexlertown, Pa.
  610-402-9355
• Healthy You Fitness Center—Cedar Crest
  1243 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Lower Level
  Allentown, Pa.
  610-402-3699
• Healthy You Fitness Center—Muhlenberg
  1770 Bathgate Road, 3rd Floor
  Bethlehem, Pa.
  484-884-2851

Drop off your completed log sheet between Saturday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 16, to be eligible for the halfway point drawing and by Saturday, September 20, and Wednesday, September 24, for the final awarding of prizes. (Feel free to enter your steps every day online to track your progress.)

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE AND HEALTHY?

• Read the class listing of Healthy You magazine to see what activities are going on in our community.
• Be inspired by the Healthy You Tip of the Week e-mailed direct to you.
• Visit this Web site often to stay motivated, keep an eye on the competition and see how collectively, as a community, we’re getting healthier.

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