Healthy for Life Update

Pilates– Now enrolling
Kate Lunn is now accepting registration for a 6 week Pilates course starting Wednesday, April 8th at 12:00pm. Classes are 45 minutes and will be held in Memorial Union. Cost is $12 for all 6 weeks. Pilates improves strength and flexibility while engaging the mind and body to achieve balance. To register, please email Kate Lunn at pilatesbykate@gmail.com.

Tobacco Cessation Brown Bag Forum
Dr. Kevin Everett, Associate Professor in Family and Community Medicine, will provide a 30-minute discussion about the newly implemented rules about tobacco use on campus and what options are available for tobacco cessation. All events will be from 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Make plans to attend one of the following:
• Mar. 31, Pershing Conference Room (C101)
• Apr. 7, Memorial Union, Room N208
• Apr. 21, General Services Building, Room 194A

Massage Therapy
Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides massage services Monday through Thursday at the University Hospital in room GL-20. All University employees receive a discount. Schedule an appointment before April 15th and be entered to win 2 hours of FREE chair massage for you and your colleagues! To schedule a massage call Healthy for Life at 884-1312.

Columbia Farmers Market Season Opening
The Columbia Farmers Market is starting their 29th season this Saturday, March 21st. The market will be open every Saturday from 8am-12pm until Saturday, November 21st. The Columbia Farmers Market is held behind the city’s Activity & Recreation Center (ARC), on the corner of Clinkscales & Ash streets. Available products include greens, meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, plants, baked goods and more.

Annual Fitness Award Nominations
The Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health is sponsoring a Spring Fitness Expo at the ARC on Tuesday evening, May 5th. The highlight of this evening will be the annual fitness awards. Nominations for this award may address one of several areas and include anyone in the community who has made a personal achievement or helped others to reach their goals. Mayor Hindman will present the awards and it is an excellent way to recognize those who are leading healthy lives. Deadline for applications: April 1st. It only takes a few minutes to say thanks in a big way! Please complete the nomination application.

Help make Columbia a Healthier Place to live!
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health & Human Services is collaborating with University of Missouri Extension, Boone County on
a research study as part of the MU Extension Healthy Lifestyle Initiative. The goal is to create a healthy community that supports the availability of healthy, affordable, locally-produced food and safe, accessible physical activity. The study also supports a Health Department project to develop a community-wide plan to address the obesity epidemic. Fill out this survey to provide your input on making Columbia a healthier place to live.