Get in shape for spring! Halfway Creek will be hosting an 8 week Jazzercise Session beginning on Monday, March 6th. Jazzercise fuses cardio, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and of course, the demanding forms of dance; burning up to 800 calories in one 60 minute class. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $75 for Halfway Creek members and $85 for non-members (check payable to Jazzercise). This fee also includes the opportunity to attend 16 other class times at LaCrosse locations. Please contact Becky Brudos at bbjazzercise@gmail.com if you have any questions about this class
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Our 8 week Jazzercise session has been postponed and will start at a later date, to be determined. If you would like more information regarding Jazzercise, please contact Becky Brudos at bbjazzercise@gmail.com or 608-792-2735.
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Jazzercise classes will be held Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning October 17 and will run for 8 weeks. Cost is $70 for members and $80 for non-members. A minimum of 10 participants are required to hold the class. Contact Becky at 608-792-2735 or bbjazzercise@gmail.com for more information or to register
ShareChair Yoga Class for Adults + at Journey Lutheran
The Wellness Committee is beginning a new yoga class that will begin on Wednesday, September 14 and end December 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Journey. This will be a free class and each class is for 1 hour and will focus on stretching, balance, yoga poses using a chair and relaxation. This is a beginner class so no yoga experience is necessary and is open to both women and men; each attendee will advance at their own pace. Please bring a yoga mat and perhaps a friend! Yoga is a great way to connect “Body, Mind and Soul”
ShareViterbo University Community Health Fair
Viterbo University will be hosting its Annual Community Health Fair on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Amie L. Mathy Center on the Viterbo campus. We would like to invite you and your parishioner’s to attend. The event is free and open to the public. The Health Fair will offer valuable information on health conditions, general wellness and safety issues. There will be a wide variety of community health and wellness resources available under one roof. Health Screenings, demonstrations, healthy snacks and a blood drive will be offered.
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Jazzercise
Get in shape for spring! Halfway Creek will be hosting an eight-week Jazzercise Session beginning on Monday, March 7th. Jazzercise fuses cardio, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and of course, the demanding forms of dance; burning up to 800 calories in one 60-minute class. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $65 for Halfway Creek members and $75 for non-members (check payable to Jazzercise). This fee also includes the opportunity to attend 16 other class times at La Crosse locations.
ShareCancelled – Tubing at Whitetail Ridge (Ft. McCoy) – February 28
Due to weather, this event has been canceled.
Time: Noon until 3:00 pm. Plan on leaving church at 11:30 or you can meet us there.
Who: Everybody is invited and ask a few friends to come along too! (Must be 38” tall to ride on tube alone)
Cost: Adult – $15.00; 12 and under – $10.00
**If we have over 50 people we will receive a discount!
Sign ups will be posted at church.
ShareFaith and Fitness Team – 2 Big Events – Help Wanted
- Halfway Creek Halfway to Half Marathon, 5K walk/run, and kids run
Our mission is to kick off a season of physical engagement, that promotes holistic health and community connections. This event is being held as a way to spread the message of hope for those with or impacted by mental illness, and to highlight the positive impact that physical activity has on our overall health and wellbeing.
- Celebrate Winter Scavenger Hunt
Our mission is to provide physical activity opportunities to lift our spirits throughout the winter. Winter is often looked at as a time of hibernation. This will be an 8 week scavenger hunt around our local counties with checkpoints located in places that encourage us to be active, find peace, and/or feel comfort.
Because of these two big events, we are looking to hire an event sponsorship coordinator. The job description is as follows:
The Celebrate Together Strength Event Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for identifying and soliciting individual and corporate sponsorships for the main fundraising and awareness events: Halfway Creek’s Halfway to a Half Marathon and Celebrate Winter Scavenger hunt. The Event Sponsorship Coordinator will submit sponsorship requests, follow-up with potential sponsors, and maintain communication with event coordinators. This position requires someone who is self-motivated, reliable, organized, thorough and timely. This position will pay 15% of the total money collected from sponsors. The solicitation of sponsors will begin in February of 2016 and communication with event coordinators and sponsors will continue through August 2016. If interested please contact us for more information.
ShareWalking Together in Faith – February 7 – 9:15 am
Walking Together in Faith will have its next open meeting Sunday February 7th at 9:15 in Pastor Jean’s office. We will focus on how we talk to ourselves when we are in emotional crisis. All are welcome especially those who are struggling or have a friend or family member who is struggling with mental illness or addiction, or anyone who is feeling down and discouraged due to life circumstances.
If you are seeking hope and healing consider joining our open, confidential, supportive group. You don’t have to come to each meeting, but are welcome to join whenever you desire. If you join us please know that there is no pressure to share – you can sit and listen, finding comfort in others’ stories or you can share as much or as little as you like. For more information please contact us.
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