Healthy for Life Update

Root Cellar Local Food Box Delivery at Mizzou!

Through a partnership with Healthy for Life, the Root Cellar now offers free delivery of their weekly local food subscription program at the University of Missouri and the University of Missouri Healthcare System. The Root Cellar Local Food Box program offers three weekly subscription options to make healthy eating convenient and affordable. Fall/Winter subscriptions are available for $35 plus tax per week from November 5 through March 25. Visit the Root Cellar Local Food Box webpage for more details, FAQ’s and to enroll.

Email rootcellarbox@gmail.com to learn more about University delivery options.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Oetting at oettingj@umsystem.edu or573-884-7427.


Stay Strong, Stay Healthy! class offered on campus

Are you over the age of 60 or a sedentary adult over the age of 50 and want to get stronger through exercise? Step into strength training with Stay Strong, Stay Healthy! This MU Extension program can get your fitness journey (re)started, right here on campus. Participants will be guided safely by a trained instructor through warm up, 8 muscle strengthening exercises and cool down.

Date: October 19-December 18

Class Sessions:

  •          Monday/Friday 12:15pm-1:15pm
  •          Tuesday/Thursday 12:15pm-1:15pm
  •          Monday/Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm
  •          Tuesday/Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Where: Mckee Gym, room 200

Who: Anyone over the age of 60 or sedentary adults over 50

Cost: $50, includes equipment. Registration is required.

Registration: Due by Thursday October 15. Contact Liz Peterson @ petersoncat@missouri.edu or 573-882-6373 to enroll.

This program is eligible for 2016 Wellness Incentive points as a Healthy for Life sponsored program. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

Questions? Contact Liz Peterson at petersoncat@missouri.edu or 573-882-6373.