“We” is Essential to Wellness Challenge - July 9 - September 30

While each of us defines family differently, we know that the quality of our family and social networks can significantly shape our health behaviors, for better or worse.  Your family may be large or small, traditional or non-traditional, comprised of self-chosen loved ones, or close or distant relatives.  However you define family, this quarter’s challenge will provide opportunities to foster healthy behaviors and meaningful connections that cultivate your mental, physical and emotional wellness.  Disconnect from devices, pursue something you’ve always wanted to try and reconnect with the people most important in your life.  It’s for your health!  Go to  “Challenges and Awards” to learn more about this fun challenge. 

Bike to Work Day - June 27

     Bike to Work Day on June 27.  There are several perks for participating

·         A pancake breakfast reception at Creekside Park (along the bike path just over the bridge from CDPHE) from 6:30 – 9:00 a.m.

·         A chance to win numerous prizes and some give away goodies

·         30 minutes of administrative leave for participating

·         Casual dress all day at work

·         A picture with the Governor Hickenlooper at 4 p.m. outside of building A

·         Wear red or white if you can to bring some cohesion to our group

·         If you haven’t registered, join our team. 

UNDY5000 Charity Run Supporting Colorectal Cancer Screening

Did you know that colorectal cancer is preventable through timely screening?  Colorectal cancer screening is not just about early diagnosis; it’s also about preventing it from occurring in the first place.  If you didn’t know that before now, help us spread the word and join CDPHE’s Bringing up the Rear team for the UNDY 5000!

Details

·         Saturday, June 23, 2012

·         8:30AM

·         City Park in central Denver

·         Boxer shorts, and not another t-shirt to shove in your drawer!

·         Events include:  Adult 5K, Youth 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run

Bringing up the Rear Team Site:  http://support.ccalliance.org/site/TR/5K/UndyNEW?team_id=18971&pg=team&fr_id=1530   Click on the yellow ‘Join Team’ Button found in the left-middle side of the page to begin the registration process.  We encourage your family and friends to join Bringing up the Rear too.

Donate Used Bikes for a Good Cause

Do you or your family members have old bikes lying around your house or garage? Have you been thinking it was time to clear out that space and make room for other summer activity equipment? Perhaps you’ve been thinking about getting a new bike and will soon have an old one!  

If you have old bikes that aren’t being used, there are several groups around Denver and across the state that will put those old bikes to great use! Bicycle Colorado  provides more information on organizations and individuals who are helping bikes get to folks who need them the most. The website features groups like Bicycles for Humanity Colorado which repairs old bikes and delivers them to communities in Namibia, Zambia and Kenya; providing essential transportation to improve access to healthcare, education and economic opportunities. Recycle Bicycles is another non-profit that repairs old bicycles and redistributes them to inner city shelters, housing projects and schools right here in Colorado.

So no matter what shape that old bike is in, if you are thinking about getting rid of it, please consider checking out Bicycle Colorado and donating your equipment to help improve communities across our state and our world!

June is Bike to Work Month. . .

National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Using two wheels can save you time and money and helps preserve your health and the environment. If you’ve never tried biking to work and have concerns, Wellness Advisory Board Member, Bailey Smith, shares her tips on how to overcome obstacles and provides information on how to plan and successfully ride to work.