Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

We did it!  Spring into Wellness was an incredible success and we couldn't have done it without you. A huge thanks to all our volunteers, who did such an amazing job, and another to the staff at our Dunlevy Milbank campus, who were instrumental in our success. We had over 170 volunteers including over 130 DAE volunteers (alumni, family and friends).  There were also 45 amazing volunteers from our partner organizations, including the Children's Aid Society, SUNY School of Optometry, Columbia School of Dentistry, and Harlem Hospital just to name a few.

We had such a great turn out from the surrounding area and so much to offer. The day was chalk full of activities for the children, including games of basketball, soccer and lacrosse, as well as a chance to learn how to build a healthy snack.  The adults took advantage of things like vision, dental and HIV screenings, as well as an introduction to yoga, healthy diet management tips and more.  This event was such a success, we are already thinking about next year - keep an eye out for details.

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

The day has arrived!  Today is our first annual Duke Alums Engage - NYC Community Health and Fitness Day.   We will be offering basic medical testing, fitness classes, seminars about nutrition, and even healthy cooking classes to the Harlem community.  There's still time to volunteer, so grab a friend and head over to the Dunlevy Milbank Campus, and help us make Spring into Wellness a success!

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

We are 24 hours away from our big event - Duke Alumni Engage (DAE) - Spring into Wellness! And there is still time to volunteer.  We are expecting at least 500 people to attend this event and we need a few more volunteers to direct the crowds, run the booths and generally make every thing go smoothly.  We also need folks for a couple of hours tonight for DAE Eve Pre-Event, at 7pm, when we set-up and prepare for the main event this Saturday.

This is a great opportunity to help your community and a chance to learn something yourself!

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Want to have a great day? Eat your breakfast! After eight hours of sleep your body is dehydrated and in need of fuel. Without breakfast you could wind up tired and cranky by 10am, and find yourself making a beeline for the infamous vending machine. Eat a simple, healthy breakfast and you are charged for the day - and immune to the call of the office doughnut box.

In just three more days (April 30th) we are going to be hosting our big Duke Alums Engage - NYC Community Health and Fitness Day.   This is where we will make available to adults and children in the Harlem community services such as basic medical testing, fitness classes, seminars about nutrition, and even healthy cooking classes to encourage the kinds of lifestyles that help people avoid diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc.  Come and be a part of this great community event and volunteer.  

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell). 

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Here's a tip - if you have trouble falling asleep, try some soothing sounds, like a recording of gentle rain.  Resist the urge to take a nap; napping can make insomnia worse.  If you really feel you have to shut your eyes for a bit, do so in the early afternoon and for no more than 30 minutes, or it could affect your sleep tonight.
We're only FOUR days away (April 30th) from our big Duke Alums Engage - NYC Community Health and Fitness Day.  So grab your friends and join us for this once-a-year way to give back to our community!  We still need:

• At least 25 volunteers to help us serve 500+ people throughout the day in Central harlem
• A photographer/videographer for the day
• Additional volunteers to help with Friday night set-up starting at 7 PM at Dunlevy Milbank

Come down and volunteer.  You won't just share. You'll learn!
For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Here's an interesting tidbit - smaller plate size is a great way to lose weight.  We tend to clean our plates, just like we were taught.  By switching our regular 12" plates for 10" plates at dinner time, we can reduce our intake by over 20%.  That means that the average adult can lose up to 18 pounds in one year, just by choosing to eat on a smaller plate!

Want to learn more?  In just five more days Duke Alumni Engage (DAE)  hosts our most ambitious event. Join us.  And you are always welcome to join us on Friday evening, April 29th at 7 PM to help with set-up.

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

By informing folks about the best choices they can make in order to lead a healthy life, we can make a difference in the lives of everyone in our community.  At our Duke Alumni Engage (DAE) - Spring into Wellness event we're offering basic medical testing, fitness classes, seminars about nutrition, as well as healthy cooking classes, to encourage people to get  healthy and stay healthy.Volunteer for our Community Health and Fitness Day; lead a seminar, oversee a booth, give a cooking class or simply direct traffic.  And if you can, join us at the DAE Eve Pre-Event for set-up, Friday, April 29th at 7 PM.

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Join us for Duke Alumni Engage (DAE) - Spring into Wellness, where we're offering information and education on gaining and maintaining good health. This is a wonderful chance for you to help people in our community help themselves.  Volunteer your time on April 30th. We'll find the spot that's perfect for you, whether it's directing traffic, taking picture or leading a discussion on a health topic in your area of expertise.  Or come and join us at the DAE Eve Pre-Event for set-up, Friday, April 29th at 7 PM.  
For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

We are entering the final week of preparation. We've put up more than 400 posters and distributed more than 2000 post cards in Central Harlem to attract participants. We've also received more than 50 raffle prizes and lots of items for the gift bags. Since this is our first Community Health & Fitness Day, we have no idea how many people will come, but we expect large crowds based on the reaction we've received. We need your help to make this a first-rate experience for the community and for all our volunteers and partners. Not only will you be a part of this terrific event, but you'll also be joining alumni, family and friends in 40 cities who will also be addressing issues their communities as a part of Duke's mission to use knowledge in service to society.

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

In just eight days you will have a  great opportunity to help our community get healthy and stay healthy. And who knows, you just might learn something!
Not a medical expert?  We need enthusiastic folks to join us as "Ask Me, I Can Help" leaders, answering questions and directing attendees to the many booths and seminars we have to offer.   And we can still use people for a couple of hours Friday, April 29th, 7:00 PM, to help with set up. Join us in making "Spring into Wellness" a success!
 
For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).