As summer commences, Michiganders don’t need an excuse to be outside! The warm, beautiful weather is reason enough, but if you’re looking for something active to do, consider some of these health and wellness events/fundraisers in your plans. Don’t forget about our Fall 2011 Seminar, “Health Care: A Changing Landscape” on September 28, 2011 at 8:30 am at the Birmingham Conference Center. For details and to register, visit http://afgfallseminar2011.eventbrite.com/.
Friday, September 2, 2011—Boot Camp at Eastwood Beach with personal trainer Paul L. Barr from 7-8 pm, Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park off 26 Mile Road, Shelby Township, 855-879-3488. $10 per session, $30 4-week package. Vehicle entry fee applies. Call to register.
Saturday, September 3, 2011—Priority Health Arts in Motion 5k
Presented by DMC Sports Medicine with Priority Health to benefit MI Youth Arts. During the infamous Ford Arts, Beats, and Eats on September 3 in Royal Oak, MI. 7:30-8:30 am check-in, 9 am start. Cost for the 5K fun run/walk $30. All registrations include free admission to Ford Arts, Beats & Eats and participants can register for the event by visiting http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/5k/
Sunday, September 4, 2011—Walk4Friendship is a 5k walk that raises funds and awareness for Friendship Circle – a nonprofit for individuals with special needs. Guests include former Red Wing Kris Draper and Aaron (Wheelz) Fotheringham, champion wheelchair athlete. 11:30 am registration and t-shirt pick-up, 12:30 pm opening ceremony, 12:45 5k/1 mile walk. Friendship Circle, 6892 W Maple, West Bloomfield. 248-788-7878 www.walk4friendship.com/
Sunday, September 4, 2011—Yogathon with Lynn Medow to launch her Yoga By Design Foundation. 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Karma Yoga, 3683 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills. 248-939-1367. $15 per person. All proceeds go to the foundation. Walk-ins welcome.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011—Red Cross Blood Drive from 7 a.m.-4:15 pm at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle, Wyandotte. 734-246-6053. Call to make an appointment. Drop-ins welcome.
Saturday, September 10, 2011—”Good Friend” Golf Outing at Tanglewood Gold Course, 53503 Ten Mile, South Lyon at 10 a.m. Four-person scramble includes 18 holes with a cart, lunch, dinner, contests and prizes. WDIV-TV traffic and news reporter Lauren Podell will emcee. Contact Patti Bingham 248-348-0115. $125 per golder. Proceeds benefit New Hope Center for Grief Support.
Sunday, September 25, 2011—JDRF Walk
Help find a cure for juvenile diabetes! Walk begins at 9 a.m., rain or shine at GM Tech Center, Warren, MI.www.jdrf.org Register your own team or support another!
