Sunday, August 7, 2011

Free healthy eating/active living resource for kids

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it) is a FREE healthy eating, active living resource for kids 7-13 years old and their families.  The program is designed to teach kids in this age group about exercise and nutrition through fun activities such as games and cooking classes.

Classes are twice a week, last 10 weeks, and begin on the day listed:
  • Denver: Southwest YMCA, 5181 W Kenyon Ave.
    • Starts Sunday, September 11
    • Every Sunday 3-5pm & Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
  • Denver: Manual High School, 1700 E 28th Ave.
    • Starts Tuesday, September 13
    • Every Tuesday & Thursday, 6-8pm
  • Lafayette: Arapahoe/Boulder Valley YMCA, 2800 Dagny Way
    • Starts Tuesday, September 6
    • Every Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm & Sunday 2-4pm
  • Boulder: Mapleton YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Ave.
    • Starts Wednesday, September 7
    • Every Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm & Sunday 2-4pm
  • Lafayette: Angevine Middle School, 1150 W South Boulder Rd.
    • Starts Monday, September 12
    • Every Monday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm
  • Longmont: YMCA, 950 Lashley St.
    • Starts Tuesday, September 13
    • Every Tuesday 6-8pm & Saturday 10am-12pm
  • Frederick: Carbon Valley Rec Center, 7021 5th St.
    • Starts Tuesday,September 20
    • Every Tuesday 6-8pm & Saturday 10am-12pm
  • Pueblo: Pueblo YMCA, 3200 Spaulding Ave.
    • Dates and times to be determined
  • Colorado Springs: Southeast YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr.
    • Dates and times to be determined
To register someone in the class, the attached two forms will need to be completed with the family, and will require a primary care provider's signature.  If you have questions about MEND or would like to sign up, please call Michele at 303-614-1072.

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