Recreation Center Begins to Come Out of the Ground

April 27, 2012 by 1 Comment

Decatur Recreation Center begins to come out of the ground and steel supports are beginning to shape the new facility.  Construction highlights since January 2012:

Demolition- old plumbing, electrical, old bleacher frames, ceiling, social room removed, offices demolished.

Storm drainage 

Elevator shaft complete

Steel support for the new walking track and new multi-use room on the library side.

New stair well casing

Plants have been removed from the front of the building 

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Decatur Recreation Center Construction Update – Enters into Week Ten

March 6, 2012 by 1 Comment

Construction at Decatur Recreation Center enters into week ten and last week 26 cubic yards of concrete was poured to began the shaping of the wall for the new multi-use room and administrative offices (Formerly the social room). While on the site I have meet several of the contractors and last week I had the opportunity to meet Timothy Jones(pictured below) who grew up in the Oakhurst comunity.  Timothy graduated from Decatur High School in 1982 and played under Carter Wilson.  Timothy Jones is a Senior Build Tech and is responsible for concrete, roofing, soil, water proofing and reinforcement.  For construction updates continue to follow the Active Living blog.

Walking track steel beams are currently being installed in the gym area.

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Walk For Lunch Begins March 13 – Register Today For A Fun Lunchtime Walk

February 24, 2012 by Leave a comment

Time to register for  Walk For Lunch Decatur. Click here for more information and to register.

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Decatur Recreation Center Groundbreaking Scheduled for Friday, February 17

February 16, 2012 by 1 Comment

Decatur Recreation Center groundbreaking is scheduled for Friday, February 17 at 9am.  Mayor Bill Floyd, City Commissioners and other City of Decatur officials will be on hand for this historical moment in Decatur.  The construction process is moving along and this week the foundations for the supports to the walking track are being dug in the gym.  

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Super Bowl XLVI Weekend- Patriots vs Giants

February 4, 2012 by Leave a comment

Super Bowl Sunday has arrived and around town team spirit is alive in Decatur. The game should be very entertaining to watch so don’t miss the action.  Game time is 6:30pm.  Before the big game visit a local park, take  a walk or plan to put exercise in your routine this week,  Go Giants! Go Patriots.

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Join Us For An Update And Review Of The Adair Dog Park

January 30, 2012 by 1 Comment

Adair Dog Park Meeting         

Wednesday, February 1  

6:30pm at the Beacon Hill Complex -430 W. Trinity Place (Behind the Police Department)     

Decatur Active Living will host a dog park meeting to discuss the following items:

  • review and have a discussion about exercise equipment and park amenities
  • erosion issues and possible solutions
  • dog festival ideas

For more information contact Gregory White, Active Living Director at 404-377-0494 or greg.white@decaturga.com 

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Decatur Recreation Center Construction- Week 4

January 26, 2012 by 1 Comment

Decatur Recreation Center Construction enters week four and the process continues to be amazing.  I had a chance to see some of the gym floor being cut out last week and I started to reflect on all of the community activities that Decatur Active Living has hosted.  Check out the list below:

1. Decatur Youth and Adult Basketball Games

2. Senior Aerobics

3. Decatur High School Basketball Games

4. Country Dancers Jamboree

5. Nike Teen Women’s Summer League 

6. Decatur High School Volleyball Games

7. Line Dancing Jamboree

8. City of Decatur Health Fair

9. Youth Sports Parent Meetings

10. Halloween Carnival

11. Summer Camp Staff Orientation

12. Family Reunions/Community Rentals

13. Playgroups

14. Decatur High School Baseball Practice (Rainy Days)

15. Lacrosse Practices

16. Children’s Arts Festival

17. Decatur Book Festival – Children’s Event

18. Book Signings- Little Shop of Stories

19. Atlanta Symphony

20. 2011 Ice Storm the gym was opened to residents to come out and play.  Families and teens merged on the gym during those icy days.

21. Garage Sale

22. Mike Glenn Hearing Impaired Camp

23. Carter Wilson ” Fastbreak Basketball” Camp

24. Badminton Play

25. Table Tennis Play

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Walk For Lunch Begins in March

January 20, 2012 by Leave a comment

Decatur Active Living is excited to offer the Walk for Lunch program for three months this Spring! We will begin walking in March and continue through the end of May every Tuesday and Thursday. We had a great group of walkers last year who enjoyed getting to know each other while getting fresh air and exercise during their lunch hour.

What is Walk For Lunch?

Walk For Lunch is a fitness program that employees can do during their lunch hour. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises. This unique program  provides employees with the opportunity to meet other co-workers as well as members of the community. Walk For Lunch includes a signature branded Walk For Lunch t-shirt; trainer led group walks for every mile; direct access to a personal trainer; and all the fun you can have!

Walkers will check-in at noon and win prizes provided by our sponsors. Certified fitness instructors will lead you on a 1 – 3 mile power walk beginning at the Decatur Square.

For more information and to register, click here.

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What Neighborhoods Need to Succeed at Walkability

January 18, 2012 by Leave a comment

New research from Southern California has foun that residents of neighborhoods with a central core of shops and services – a pattern typically found in older, traditional communities-walk nearly three times more often than do residents of neighborhoods whose nearest shops and services lie along a major arterial roadway, a pattern typically found in newer suburban development.  To read more:

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2012/01/what-neighborhoods-need-succeed-walkability/922/

 

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Healthy Monday: Mend your Mood with Music

January 18, 2012 by Leave a comment

There’s no doubt that music and mood are closely related- that’s why lullabies exist! Listening to happy, upbeat tunes tends to make you more cheerful than when you listen to slow, sad music.  Your emotional state plays a big role in how you perceive the world, so your favorite songs may actually help you have a more positive day.

Set yourself up for a better week this Monday by composing a CD or playlist of music that makes you smile or feel happy.  Listen to your tunes if you feel blue, start stressing or just want to enjoy

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