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Category: Wellness

Wellness Wednesday – Farm to table is easy in Asheville’s local markets

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Farmers markets and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs provide opportunities to promote access to delicious, healthy foods and provide families with nutrition education. As trusted providers of accessible nutrition hubs and wellness opportunities, multiple departments within the City of Asheville have worked closely for years with local organizations to expand access to healthy food and locally made products from farmers, bakers, and others.

Wellness Wednesday – Celebrate National Garden Month

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Christy Edwards

As warm days become more plentiful, gardners throughout the city grow increasingly impatient to sink their trowels into the soil. U.S. Department of Agriculture has proclaimed April as National Garden Month to celebrate the contributions of home, school, and community gardens in providing healthy food for the table, pleasant surroundings and recreational benefits for neighborhoods, and habitats for wildlife across communities.

Wellness Wednesday – Cultivate community through clean streets and streams

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Christy Edwards

The City of Asheville has partnered with local organizations to host neighborhood cleanups over the next few weeks to keep litter off our streets and out of our streams. Lend a hand and enjoy physical and mental health benefits such as feeling a sense of accomplishment, getting exercise, enjoying fresh air, meeting new people, and all that comes with living in cleaner surroundings.

Wellness Wednesday – Explore, Connect and Discover through Volunteering

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in our community by filling the gaps that public service agencies and nonprofit organizations can’t bridge on their own. From coaching youth sports and mentoring students to keeping trash out of the French Broad River and growing fresh food in community gardens, Asheville has plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Wellness Wednesday – Creative fitness ideas for the office

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Easy, creative office fitness activities can help break up the workday and provide a mental and physical boost to help you work smarter.

Film festival highlights short films by women on March 30

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Kim Miller

Asheville Parks & Recreation closes out Women’s History Month with a screening of short films at Tempie Avery Montford Community Center produced by women from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30.

Wellness Wednesday – Use failures as learning opportunities for success

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Christy Edwards

From awards to photos on social media, we generally like to celebrate success. Often, we forget the mistakes, missteps, and miscalculations that may take place along the way. For many, the secret of success is that it can be built on the culmination of lessons learned from defeat. Those who turn failure into success are all [...]

Wellness Wednesday – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in truly green fashion

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Nature has a huge impact on health and wellness. Multiple studies point to cortisol, stress, and anxiety levels decreasing in a calm, green environment. If you’re looking for an alternative to a party highlighted by brews on St. Patrick’s Day, check out this volunteer opportunity from Asheville Parks & Recreation. Community members are [...]

Wellness Wednesday – Take advantage of “falling back” by resetting your sleep schedule

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Christy Edwards

To help understand the concept of daylight saving time, many of us were taught to “fall back, spring forward.” Although an hour is neither truly gained or lost during the year, the beginning of daylight saving time on March 13 can have an effect on your health. Good sleep habits are an element to success [...]

Wellness Wednesday – Literacy, nature, and movement combine for physical and intellectual development along StoryWalk® trails

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a unique outdoor wellness activity to enjoy with children in their lives can visit Asheville Parks & Recreation’s StoryWalk® trails at parks throughout spring.

Wellness Wednesday – Resources to help you prepare your income taxes

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Christy Edwards

General financial knowledge, budgeting, and loan and credit management are important tenets of financial literacy. However, resources for assistance with tax returns are top of mind this time of year. If the thought of filing taxes yourself brings up anxiety, there are a few programs worth checking out.

Wellness Wednesday – Check out local adult athletic leagues

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Kids and teens are often encouraged to join sports teams to learn how to work with others, make friends, and stay active outside of school. However, athletic leagues also offer the advantage to foster cooperation and friendly competition for adults, too. Registrations for adult softball leagues are open through February 28. So, what [...]

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