November local events

The weather may be cooling down, but there are still many great opportunities to Move More in the Puget Sound region! Remember that the Centers for Disease Control recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate-level physical activity and two days a week of muscle-strengthening exercises.

November

Weekend Walks at the Washington Park Arboretum – November 1^st & 15^th, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Take a 60 to 90 minute walk lead by skilled Arboretum guides. Explore seasonal interest in the Arboretum, native plants, or Foster Island ecology. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center at the Arboretum; no advanced registration. Donations appreciated.

Bicycle Maintenance Series – November 2^nd, 16^th and 23^rd, 2009 (South Bellevue Community Center). Become a master of bicycle repairs and start saving time and money. Cascade Bicycle Club professionals will teach a series of classes including (1) Fix a flat, (2) Chains & Derailleurs, and (3) Brakes. Pick the course you need, or enroll in all three at a discount price. Necessary supplies and helpful handouts provided.

Snowshoeing 101 – November 3^rd or 17^th, 2009, 7:00 p.m. (Seattle REI). Snowshoeing is a great way to get out into the backcountry, and experience the wonders of winter in the northwest. Requiring only some basic know-how and little specialized gear (you may already own most of what you need), snowshoeing is an easy and fun way for the whole family to enjoy a winter adventure. FREE!

Stretch and Sip – November 11^th, 2009, 10:30 – 11am (Whole Foods, Interbay). Phyzz Yoga super instructor Karen Lindenberg guides you through 30 minutes of standing poses designed to get your body moving and energized. Afterward, power up with a protein smoothie from Odwalla. Free, registration required.

All Day Skate for $5 – November 11^th, 2009 (Skate King, Bellevue). Looking for a fun activity this Veteran’s Day Holiday? Whether you have kids, or you’re a kid at heart, what a fun way to get some exercise! From 12 – 6pm skate for only $5!

Turkey Trot Fun Run – November 14^th, 2009 (Mud Mountain Dam Recreation Area, Enumclaw). 2-mile run/walk on pavement, trails, and dirt road. Drawing for turkeys and gift certificates! No numbers or results – times will be called out at the finish line.

SEATTLE Marathon 5k Run/Walk – November 28^th, 2009 (Seattle Center). Create a fun, family outing to burn off some of those Thanksgiving Day calories. Treat your out-of-town guests to stunning views of Seattle while doing something healthy for the entire family. This ADA-compliant course is wheelchair, dog, and stroller friendly!

Share your favorite activity or submit a Move More testimonial.  E-mail health.matters@kingcounty.gov or call 206-263-6085.