Board of Supervisors approve future Wellness Village relocaton from Hemet to Mead Valley

MEAD VALLEY – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the location of the future Wellness Village to move to Mead Valley Tuesday, July 11. The action allows Riverside County to use $80 million in state grants already secured for the project, with the potential for an additional $250 million in available government funding.

Mead Valley is an ideal location as it is an underserved area in a populous region of the county that will significantly benefit from comprehensive health services for all ages that will be offered at the Wellness Village. In addition, the health hub will provide an economic driver for the area, creating 600 jobs and generating activity for local businesses. The community benefits available at the Wellness Village will include a public market and cafe, pharmacy, WIC office, dental and medical services and veterans support, as well as onsite therapeutic services. The project will also include much needed recreation

Nutrition offers a holistic path to wellness

FALLBROOK – North County

Parkinson’s Support Group Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join its monthly Parkinson’s Support Group meeting, Friday July 28, 10 a.m. to Noon, at the Fallbrook Regional Health and Wellness Center 1636 E. Mission Road. The speaker will be Shelly Cobb, founder and CEO of Thrive Wellness and Research Corporation in Temecula.

Cobb will talk about “Nutrition, A Holistic Approach to Wellness.” She is a board-certified holistic health educator specializing in nutrition and exercise. She embarked on a personal health journey due to a health crisis and autoimmune issues. She understands first-hand what it takes to thrive well. Now she uses her passion for health and nutrition to help others achieve optimal health, fitness, and wellness.

Cobb has degrees in education and holistic nutrition; she is a holistic nutrition professional, holistic health practitioner, certified personal trainer and wellness coach as well as an autoimmune paleo coach and certified gluten free practitioner. She has had autoimmune issues ever since she was a baby. She

CONCERT from page B-1 toppers, many of the concert goers could not stop coming to the dance area in front of the plateau’s Pavilion stage.

The audience danced and swayed while helping with the vocals of arguably one of Hall & Oates most famous songs. “Oh-oh, here she comes. She’s a maneater.”

Another crowd pleaser was a surprise performance by Private Eyes saxophonist and keyboard player Arthur Pruitt Jr. with his saxophone rendition of “Love Train,” leading many of the concert goers to join shoulderto-shoulder weaving with the music through other cheering onlookers. Adding another touch to the special fundraiser event were volunteer Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies handing out stick on mustaches to both children and adults in order to look like John Oates with his famous mustache.

For those attending the third TNEF fundraiser outdoor summer concert, a cool breeze on the plateau was a welcome break to the 100 plus degree Fahrenheit temperatures in the valley. It was even more of a treat with wine from Plateau Vineyards, major sponsor of the TNEF events, beer from Garage Brewing, and soft drinks and water available to the younger guests and non-drinkers. Food from Naughty Pig Butchery in Murrieta was also enjoyed and is available to preorder at every TNEF summer concert.

An art show with some of the also had childhood epilepsy from age 1-23 and currently has Celiac disease. A holistic doctor helped her turn her health around and encouraged her to become a nutritionist. “I love helping people improve their health through nutrition, lifestyle education, and exercise. Seeing clients succeed in improving their health and reaching their goals is one of the best joys, and I am thankful to be part of it,” Cobb said. “If a person understands their health and what is needed to improve it, they will apply that advice. area’s best wildlife and plateau artists preceded the concert. Featured artists donate 30% of all their sales to the foundation to further its nature preservation programs for 3rd graders through high school students.

I t is here at this junction where change can take place and lives are changed,” she added.

In addition to the speaker presentation, breakout groups held for a time of sharing, coffee and refreshments will follow the program.

Meetings are held in support of persons with Parkinson’s disease, care partners and people interested in improving the world of those affected by Parkinson’s disease, on the fourth Friday of every month.

For more information, call Irene, 760-731-0171 or Lorie, 760-4533045 or email NCPSGF@gmail. com.

Submitted by the Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support Group.

Jon Hunneman, a member of TNEF board of directors and a former radio announcer, acted as the night’s emcee announcing this week’s winners of a 50-50 drawing and an auction that offers an interpreted VIP tour for six people of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. The night’s Private Eyes performance was sponsored by the family of Janet and John Webb and co-presented by Winchester and Associates Insurance Services.

Other tribute bands performing this summer will be Uptown, a tribute to Motown, Soul and R&B on July 22; Surf’s Up, a premier Beach Boys tribute band on July 28 and Bee Gees Gold, a Bee Gees tribute band on August 5. Tickets for the TNEF summer concerts are only available online and can be purchased for $55 per person at www. plateauconcertsandart.org areas, gardens, rest areas and trails for community members using services.

The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau offers VIP tickets for tables suitable for groups at the outdoor performances. TNEF suggests visitors bring their own lawn chairs, a warm jacket and hard toed shoes since they are outdoor performances. Call 951-319-2998 or email info@srpnef.org for more information and membership offers.

Tony Ault can be reached via email at tault@reedermedia.com.

“I am very pleased to bring the Wellness Village, and these critical services, to an underserved area of the county, where there is only one doctor and one dentist,” county board Chair Kevin Jeffries of the First District said. “The community has been vocal about the need for more support and services, and I’m happy we’re making it happen.”

The new Mead Valley site will be 20 acres, compared to 13 acres at the previously identified location in Hemet. The Wellness Village was relocated from Hemet because of a variety of concerns relating to water supply, fire-life safety design, off-site improvements and compatibility with existing surrounding land uses.

The services of the wellness village are critical for all communities in Riverside County,” county

Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez of the Fifth District said. “While we ultimately did not move forward in Hemet, I’m grateful we can still bring this crucial project to a region where many local residents can get the critical services they need.”

Future items on the Wellness Village will return to the county board of supervisors for additional community input and review.

Submitted by Riverside County.

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