Healthy Dearborn - Active Communities Award

As many of you might know, as President of SODA I represent the association & neighborhood on the Healthy Dearborn Coalition as well as on their steering committee. I'm honored to be representing SODA next week at the Governor's Fitness Awards Gala where The City of Dearborn is nominated for an award in the "Active Communities" category. There are lot's of positive things happening in Dearborn! Check out the video below for Michigan Fitness Foundation's video for Dearborn's nomination. If you would like to find out more about Healthy Dearborn check out the website www.healthydearborn.org and/or come to a coalition meeting on the third Tuesday of the every month at 8:00 am.

Timothy S. Harrison
SODA President

Healthy Restaurant Program

The Healthy Dearborn coalition along with Beaumont Health launched Dearborn's new Healthy Restaurant Program today at Brome Modern Eatery.

Mayor O'Reilly, Beaumont Health, and representatives of the Healthy Dearborn coalition action team 'Healthy Foods' presented the first 13 restaurants in Dearborn that have met the criteria set forth by the Healthy Foods action team. The healthy restaurant criteria was developed by research done by Healthy Dearborn and a registered dietitian.

The initiative is designed to encourage restaurants to provide healthier options to customers.

To receive bronze recognition a healthy restaurant must include at least 30 percent of meals made from options such as whole food ingredients, no preservatives, low-fat/low-sugar, rBGH-free kid’s milk and have at least one vegetarian option.

For silver status, restaurants must meet the bronze criteria and at least four additional criteria. Those include fresh fruit as a dessert option, alternative oil options, one vegan entree, beverage options such as unsweetened teas or infused waters, lifestyle options (halal, kosher, low carbohydrate) and/or allergy-free options.

For gold awards, restaurants have to achieve silver status and at least four options such as organic ingredients, pasta grain alternatives, locally sourced ingredients or partnerships with a local food banks for unused food.

In addition to a certificate of recognition, the restaurants receive a decal for their status level to display in the window of their business. This decal will help residents easily recognize those restaurants that meet the healthy restaurant criteria.

The first thirteen restaurants recognized are:

Gold Level:
- Brome Modern Eatery
- Picasso Restaurant Group
- Mint 29

Silver Level:
- Al-Ameer Dearborn
- Andiamo
- Frida's
- Habib's Cuisine
- La Pita
- Lue Tahi
- M Cantina
- Sahara
- TRIA

Healthy Dearborn is a coalition between Beaumont Health, the City of Dearborn, Dearborn Public Schools and other organizations. Healthy Dearborn promotes healthy eating and active lifestyles for Dearborn residents while working to build a culture of health where everyone enjoys equal access to healthy foods, health care, green space and opportunities for safe, active living.
SODA is a represented member of the Healthy Dearborn coalition.

Transformation Tuesdays

The Ultimate Free Fitness Party is Back

Transformation Tuesdays

Starts January 30th
at Ford Court in Fairlane Town Center

SIGN UP ON-SITE PRIOR TO EACH CLASS OR USE THE FREE
online registration at www.cityofdearborn.org/transformationtuesdays
For more information call (313) 378-7052 or email info@fr4f.org

Brought to you by:
Healthy Dearborn, The City of Dearborn, Beaumont Health, First Responders 4 Fitness

2018 Winter / Spring Schedule

January 30
6 pm ZUMBA with Zoe’ Fitness
7 pm STRONG by Zumba with Dearborn Recreation

February 27
6 pm KICKBOXING with Dearborn Recreation
7 pm ZUMBA with Fairlane Town Center

March 27
6 pm STRONG by Zumba with Dearborn Recreation
7 pm BOOT CAMP with Train Your Mind Fitness

April 24
6 pm STRONG by Zumba with Dearborn Recreation
7 pm BOOT CAMP with ElizaFit

May 29
6 pm STRONG by Zumba with Dearborn Recreation
6:45 pm BOOT CAMP with Built by “B”
7:25 pm CARDIO DANCE with Detroit Fitness

Healthy Dearborn Bike Events

Today's Healthy Dearborn Walk 'n Roll, Aug 3rd, is on the East side at Argyle-Williamson Park in the Eastborn Neighborhood. Meet at 6:30, ride at 7:00 pm. I'll be there with my family.

Also this Saturday, Aug 6, as part of Homecoming there is a Healthy Dearborn Family Bike Ride starting at Ford Field. Meet at 9:00, ride at 10:00 am. See the City of Dearborn website for details and required release waiver form.
http://www.cityofdearborn.org/community/healthydearborn

Next week's Healthy Dearborn Walk 'n Roll will be in the SODA area at Shemansky Park.

Timothy S. Harrison
SODA President

Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll

As some of you may know, I've been representing SODA as a member of the Healthy Dearborn Coalition. Healthy Dearborn is diverse group of organizations and volunteers, and is sponsored by Beaumont Health and supported by the City of Dearborn. Healthy Dearborn's goal is promote a healthier Dearborn.

In support of that goal the Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll was created by Dearborn resident and coalition member Tracy Besek.

Each week they meet Wednesday evening at a different park around the city. Tracy plans out a 5-6 mile route that bikers take around that neighborhood which begins and ends at that week's park.  Walkers are also encouraged to participate by walking the park's track and around the neighborhood in a group.

This week, which was their eighth meeting already this summer, took place on Dearborn's Southeast side at Lapeer Park. Touring around the neighborhood, and a loop around Patton Park in Detroit as well, the 5-1/2 mile route took a leisurely pace which was easily done by young and old.

It was a great time! It was so much fun that my family plans on attending next week's ride which will take place on Dearborn's West side at Oak Park in the Golfview Oaks Neighborhood.

Here is a some information about the Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll events:

Do you like to bike or do you like to walk while enjoying Dearborn, MI neighborhoods and parks, then this is the group for you! Join our weekly group rides/walks in and around Dearborn. We meet every Wednesday at 6:30 pm to Walk and Roll at 7:00 pm. Every week we meet at a different park so keep an eye on our group page for details.

This group is independent of the City of Dearborn. You are responsible for your own well being while participating in a roll or stroll. 

**All kids should be accompanied by an adult.

*Rollers: Be sure to do regular maintenance checks on your bikes, pump your tires, bring along an extra tube, lights, and water. Helmets are STRONGLY recommended. Routes will be approximately 5-6 miles long.

*Walkers: Bring your best walking shoes and water. Routes will be approx 1-1.5 miles long.

No walker or roller left behind! We are a no drop group that will ride/walk at a pace comfortable for all in attendance. We encourage all ages and skill levels to join us!

For more information about the Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll visit their Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1039015682859026/

Timothy S. Harrison
SODA President

Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll

Under the leadership of cycling enthusiast and Healthy Dearborn coalition member Tracy Besek, with help from Dave Norwood and Mohamed Ayoub from the City, we are excited to announce the new weekly Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll!

On Wednesday of each week, Healthy Dearborn will lead a family friendly, community walk and bike ride.  They will meet at a different park each week at 6:00 p.m., alternating each week between east and west side parks.  Rides and walks leave the park at 7:00 p.m.

The first one is June 1st at Levagood Park.
The second one is planned for June 8th at Ford Woods park.

They plan to do this through October 12th.  Route maps will be available at the park meet-up site. See the flyer below and the Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll Facebook group for more details

Healthy Dearborn is a robust coalition of more than 200 community residents, businesses, employees, elected and civic leaders. Find out more about Healthy Dearborn on the City of Dearborn website.
 http://www.cityofdearborn.org/community/healthydearborn