Congratulations to theTeam Decatur Grand Slam Champs!!

January 12, 2015 by Leave a comment

On Saturday, January 10, 56 walkers and runners were recognized for achieving Team Decatur Grand Slam Champion status. They received a special gift as well as a certificate and were recognized at the annual Run With the Dogs.  To become a GSFC they participated in three of the qualifying races held in Decatur as well as the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run Walk held in downtown Atlanta in September. For information on Team Decatur click here.

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Congratulations go to Meredith Anderson, Delaney Anderson, Nolan Vickers, Danielle Perry, Lartesha Chaney, Shirley Bayliss, Meridith Yancey, Arma Benoit, Jeanne Reed, Brian Westlake, Michael Kavanaugh, Joy Provost, Susan Keenan, Laura Baker, Peggy Baker, Enid Steinbart, Joyce Washington, Stephanie Batson, Casey Todd, Jim Camp, Helena Harrison, Richard Cohen, Sally Brozek, Laurie Ford,Gregory Washington, Toni Washington, Diane Loupe, Ross Palumbo, Michael Harbin, Don Hooten, Danny Cortese, Sheila Fehrenback, Bill Adams, Leif Terry, Katie McLennan, Karen Scarborough, Clay Scarborough, Pat Godbee, Kathy Morelock, Coleman Hayes, Alison Kyle, Gene Clower, Joanne Hauserman, Artesha Chaney, Pamela Brown, Felicia Chaney, Mary Burt, Kore Breault, Laura Willard, Mark Thomas, Sharon Urban, Kathy Allen, Veronique Tragett, Kylie Ainslie, Kelly Walsh And Srebrenka Ingram.

For more photos from the event click here and also visit our Team Decatur Facebook page.

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Healthy Monday: Small Steps Can Lead to Big Changes

January 12, 2015 by Leave a comment

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For more information and weekly tips on staying healthy, quitting smoking, nutrition and more, visit http://www.mondaycampaigns.org.

 

 

 

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Run With the Dogs 2015 and Other Spots to Stay Warm

January 8, 2015 by Leave a comment

RWTDIt’s here, Run With the Dogs is this weekend. Time to bring Fido out for a group run. Keep up with the event, photos, and last-minute announcements on their RWTD facebook page.

Hope to see you out there or at one of our many locations around town for active living. Did we say many? Yep, that’s right, Decatur Recreation Center, Glenlake Tennis Center, the Solarium, and Ebster gym (opening verrrrry soon) all offer warm spaces to exercise, learn, and connect with neighbors.

And of course all the city parks and green spaces offer opportunities to keep fit, like the adult exercise equipment in the park at Glenlake, the PATH trail, and the wonderful acreage within the cemetery. As soon as it warms up, stop by and say hello to Betty the duck.

Seriously, if anyone just needs to warm up today,  pop into the recreation center.

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Healthy Monday: Celebrate New Year’s Every Monday!

January 5, 2015 by Leave a comment

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Visit http://www.mondaycampaigns.org for information on quitting smoking, staying healthy, exercise and nutrition tips and more.

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Walking for Healthy Weight

December 30, 2014 by Leave a comment

“Don’t plead that you haven’t time to walk. Take time.” – Minta Beach

walk thereWalking is a great way to manage weight for life. Studies show that fitness, more than fatness, is a strong indicator of longevity and well-being. When you exercise regularly, eat properly, manage stress, and enjoy the support of friends and family, your weight will find its natural, healthy point. Studies show that taking 12,000 to 15,000 steps per day helps people to achieve and keep healthy weight levels.

  • Plan to walk at least four days a week.
  • Walk a minimu of 30 consecutive minutes. Work up to an hour if possible. If this is too much to begin with, start with 10 minute increments.
  • As you become more fit, increase the intensity of your walk. Try adding short bursts of greater speed.
  • Toning muscles also increases muscle mass and raises your metabolism, or the amount of calories you burn while at rest!

 

Information from “The Walking Deck” by Shirley Archer.

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Healthy Monday: A New Year Every Week

December 29, 2014 by Leave a comment

smart goal setting conceptCongratulations on a full year of healthy habits!

Even if you have a ways to go on your goals, you should be proud of all your hard work. Remember that Monday is your weekly opportunity to reset your intentions, build on your progress and start again if you’ve had setbacks. Challenge yourself one week at a time and you’ll be there in no time!

Use this week to set your goals for 2015:

  • What has worked well?
  • What would you like to improve upon?
  • Write down your objectives; and

Break them down into smaller action steps that you can build upon over the year.

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Healthy Monday: Avoid Deprivation Disaster

December 22, 2014 by Leave a comment

healthy monday headerDon’t try to abstain from your guilty pleasures during the holidays! Learning how to balance your favorite foods will help you maintain your weight without feeling cheated. The key is portions: reduce your serving size of calorie-dense foods and fill your plate with high fiber fruits, veggies, beans and whole grains.

Enjoy a tempting food this week by planning ahead and keeping portions small. You can easily mix vegetables in with your favorite entree, start your meal with a large salad or add fruit to a bite or two of your favorite dessert. Take time this Monday to brainstorm solutions for your next party or get together.

For more tips on staying healthy, visit http://www.mondaycampaigns.org.

 

 

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What To Do Over the Holidays While School Is Out……

December 19, 2014 by Leave a comment

The children are out of school and you may be wondering what to do. SO, here are some suggestions for free or  inexpensive things to do around Decatur over the holiday break.

 

thCAFTMK23Visit Woodlands Garden located at 932 Scott Boulevard. Woodlands is open during daylight hours seven days a week for quiet exploration. Free. Please, no dogs and no smoking anywhere on the property. Limited parking available, carpooling encouraged or consider walking or biking over.

 

 

 

chickensBring the children over to visit the Wylde Center located at 435 Oakview Road. Check out the chickens and the bee hives then  play for a while in the Cobb Adobe House.

 

 

glenlakeTake a bike ride or walk to one of the many City of Decatur neighborhood parks and playgrounds. If the sun is shining, bring a picnic and arrange to meet some friends there.

 

 

glenn creekTake a walk on the trail at Glenn Creek Nature Preserve.

 

 

 

etma-history1Visit the Old Courthouse on the Square and check out one of the exhibits in the DeKalb History Center Museum. They  are currently offering three exhibits on the main floor of the historic DeKalb County Courthouse.

All exhibits are open Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Galleries and offices will be closed December 24, 25, 26, and 31 and January 1.

 

cemeteryVisit the Decatur Cemetery, the largest greenspace in Decatur! Pick up a self-guided walking tour guide at the cemetery office, or find one here. The old section of the cemetery dates back to the early 1800’s.

 

 

 

The Decatur Branch of the DeKalb County Library offers a plethora of movies, books and music. Spend some time in the Children’s section lounging on the couches and reading some stories together. Or check out some family movies to take home and watch.

 

garden go seek beeStop by the Decatur Visitor’s Center and pick up a copy of Garden Go Seek, a fun way to explore gardens and greenspaces throughout Decatur.

 

 

 

decatur-ghost-tourBundle up for a fun night with Decatur Ghost Tours. Discover Decatur’s spirit community as you walk through the Old Courthouse Square, the Decatur Cemetery and other places where ghosts are known to hang out!

 

 

 

deco decaturDrive or bike around the city and see all the great holiday decorations. A list of the Decatur Decatur winners can be found here.

 

 

 

Let’s hear your ideas of fun things to do in Decatur over the holidays!

 

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Decatur Bike-Pedestrian Crossing Update

December 18, 2014 by Leave a comment

photo 3As many are aware, bike and pedestrian access along the PATH trail along E. Howard has been rerouted for the last couple of months due to construction at the Trinity Triangle site.  At this time, the City of Decatur is pleased to announce that bike and pedestrian access will be restored to this corridor with a new crossing on E. Trinity Place.

Here’s how it works:  The new crossing is located between the construction site (west) and the triangle where N. Candler Street meets E. Howard (east). Look for the pedestrian crossing beacon and the street paint. Cyclists and pedestrians traveling east on the PATH  Trail or north across E. College Avenue may now cross E. Trinity Place at a new temporary crossing. Cyclists and pedestrians traveling west across E. Trinity Place may now safely make their way across E. College Avenue or west on the PATH Trail.

Be careful! The crossing is well marked, but since it is a new location a bit closer to the railroad crossing, all cyclists, pedestrians and motorists should exercise caution.

The Decatur Police Department and Public Works Department will monitor use of the crossing. Updates will be provided as the project continues. This bike and pedestrian access is considered temporary because use of the new sidewalk is subject to construction phasing at the Trinity Triangle site through 2015.

For more information contact  Design, Environment & Construction Division Director John Maximuk at 678.553.6570.

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Bonfire on the Square is Thursday, December 18

December 17, 2014 by Leave a comment

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Be sure to bring the family out for the Decatur Business Association’s annual Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast on Thursday, December 18 from 7 – 8 pm on the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Decatur. The event is free.

Mom and Dad can stop by some of the local shops for the last night of Terrific Thursdays.

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