DECEMBER & JANUARY
CALENDAR
INFORMATION • EVENTS • AWARENESS
T’AI CHI FOR BETTER AGING
MINDFUL EXERCISE FOR BETTER BALANCE AND HEART
What if you could live the second half of life happier, healthier and more fulfilled than the first half? Join David-Dorian Ross, internationally known T’ai Chi Master, T’ai Chi world champion, PBS host and one of YouTube’s Top Ten creators for a special weekend focused on the healing power of T’ai Chi’. Learn about recent medical discoveries by the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical School and others that show T’ai Chi’s benefits for those with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, depression, Alzheimer’s, arthritis and more. $129 – $325 | 9:00 am (Dec 1) | 4:00 pm (Dec 2) Uttara Yoga Studio | 401 Highland Avenue, Roanoke More information: www.ourhealthvirginia.com/events/tai-chi-for-better-aging
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12.5 EMPLOYMENT 1 FAMILY LISTENING SESSION SOUTHWEST ST
Join the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Center for Family Involvement for a conversation with families about employment for people with disabilities while sharing your views on the barriers that exist and ideas for improving the system. Each two-hour session will include a brief presentation on Employment 1st policies from partners involved in supporting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. FREE | 6:00 pm South County Library | 6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke More information: www.ourhealthvirginia.com/events/ employment-1st-family-listening-session
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OurHealth | The Resource for Healthy Living in Roanoke and New River Valleys
TEAM SUPERFIT ROANOKE 2018
SuperFit Games is proud to announce its next 4-Person Team Event at Brickhouse CrossFit! The Games will highlight a variety of different skill sets that can be scaled to any level athlete, and will incorporate standard movements (bodyweight, weightlifting, kettlebells, running, rowing, etc.) into workouts that will be selected to test athletes in strength, endurance and skill. An announcement of the three events that all competitors will participate in will be made 48 hours prior to the competition. Participants: $399; Spectator admission: $10; 16 and under: FREE | 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Brickhouse CrossFit | 521 Salem Avenue, Roanoke More information: www.ourhealthvirginia.com/ events/team-superfit-roanoke-2018
