The 2023 Summer Baseball season will begin with the Annual Opening Day Parade on Saturday, June 3. The parade will start at College Heights and travel through the Oakhurst business district, down East Lake Drive into Oakhurst Park. Come on out to cheer for the teams and show your support! After the parade, stick around for opening day ceremonies, hot dogs and America’s favorite pastime, baseball!
Parade: starts at 11 a.m., College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center Games: start at 12 p.m., Oakhurst Park
Summer is fast approaching and the pools are opening this Saturday! The best place to stay cool this summer is at one of three City of Decatur pools. You may want to get a pool pass to enjoy the pools throughout the summer!
Physical activity comes with psychological and physiological benefits that can help improve mood and manage stress.
All forms of exercise — from walking and jogging to yoga and weight lifting — can help reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. Plus, many forms of movement are free, accessible to all individuals, and doesn’t come with any unpleasant side effects (when done properly).
Both high- and low-intensity workouts offer physiological benefits by triggering a series of chemicals events that help improve brain function and regulate mood. That means, regardless of your current level of physical fitness, there are plenty of exercises and movements you can practice — anytime or anywhere — to help relieve stress.
But how much physical activity is necessary to start feeling the benefits? The Mayo Clinic suggests doing 30 minutes of exercise a day for three to five days a week, but don’t feel like you have to get it all done in one session.
Beginning this Monday, try to record 150 minutes of physical activity per week by using our list of small steps to get you moving. Because getting active doesn’t have to be a workout.
Tai chi is a Chinese discipline that brings together the mind, body, and spirit to strengthen your physical and mental resolve. The basic principles of tai chi involve integrating the mind and body, controlling movements and breathing, and generating internal energy.
Did you know that Decatur Parks & Rec offers a variety of Tai chi and Qigong classes? Check them out here: taichi4lifecoop.org
So how can you use this ancient practice to get moving on Monday? A 45-minute session of tai chi might not leave you covered in sweat, but regularly practicing a variety of poses can strengthen the lower- and upper-body, improve flexibility, balance, and aerobic conditioning, and quiet unruly thoughts.
Similar to introductory yoga poses, tai chi movements are simple to execute and low-impact, making them easier on the joints and muscles and generally safe for any fitness level. Even people with certain health conditions can practice by making modifications if needed.
Tai chi can be practiced from the comfort of your bedroom or living room, but before giving it a try search online for videos with experienced instructors who can explain the movements and methods. These movements may not be appropriate for all fitness levels, so remember to start slow. If you have concerns or a history of injury, please first check with your doctor to discuss the appropriate course of action.
Help celebrate Bike Month with us at our upcoming events! Next up is the Public Art Bike Ride on Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Meet outside the Decatur Rec Center for a bike ride around Decatur. We’ll be making stops and learning about various outdoor art installations and murals. Register by emailing Gael.Doyle@decaturga.com
Be sure to save the date for these other events throughout May!
May 15-21: Bike to Work Week May 19: Bike to Work Day – Join us for our Bikes and Brews group ride. Meet at 6:30 p.m. in front of Guild + Journeyman for our 6-mile bike ride. Afterwards we’ll grab a drink from one of our local breweries. All skill levels are welcome. Helmets are required.
Due to the weather forecast, we are delaying our annual Touch-A-Truck and Touch-A-Budget event start time by one hour. We will now begin at 11:00am on Saturday, March 25 at East Lake MARTA station, North lot.
Join the City of Decatur for their annual Touch-A-Truck and Touch-A-Budget event on Saturday, March 25 at East Lake MARTA station, North lot from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Yesterday afternoon Decatur Legacy Park held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new inclusive playground. As you may recall, the creation of an accessible and inclusive playground at Legacy Park was a suggestion made by students at Oakhurst Elementary School during the community master planning process. We are excited to see their vision brought to reality and provide a space that all children can enjoy.
Inclusive playgrounds, as they’re commonly known, are universally-designed, sensory-rich environments that go beyond minimum accessibility standards to create play experiences accommodating the widest possible array of physical and cognitive abilities. They further allow adults of varying ages and abilities to actively engage with children in their care and serve as multi-generational gathering spaces for community enjoyment, socialization, healthy bodies, and imaginative fun.
This effort was made possible by a $145,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) obtained through Dekalb County with the support of county Commissioners Steve Bradshaw, District 4, and Ted Terry, District 6. The City of Decatur then pledged $114,00 in matching funds for a total project budget of $259,000.
To see more pictures of the ceremony and to read the Decaturish’s coverage, click here
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