Winter Fitness and Health Tips

Brrrr! This weekend we not only got a lot of snow but it got cold out, very cold!!!! It is also the time of year where people are trying to start or restart healthy habits. Here are some ways to work on your health and fitness, even when the air outside is cold!

1. Walk around the inside of the mall. You will be in good company as many people walk the mall in the mornings and throughout the day. Stay to the perimeter and make a few laps! 

2. Prepare some freezer meals that can just be placed in the crock-pot on those mornings when you know you will be limited for time at dinner. Chili, lasagna, and soup all make fantastic crock-pot meals! 

3. Drink extra water, it helps with circulation and keeps blood flowing. This will help you stay warmer! 

4. Embrace the snow and cold and go sledding, skiing, or snowboarding! There are also great snowshoe trails and cross-country ski paths. Try one or try them all! 

5. Shovel your walkways and your neighbor's. You will gain a friend and burn some extra calories, they will be very appreciative! 

6. Park further away when going to a store. It is usually easier to get your car in and out, you can briskly walk to get your heart rate up, and you won't have to deal with as much traffic and as many pedestrians as you try to leave! 

7. Build a snow fort with the kids or grand kids! Make the blocks, pack them together, have hours of fun! 

8. Curl up with a warm glass of tea. You will be getting in some of your water for the day and keeping yourself warm! Try adding, honey, a little milk, a small amount of sugar, cinnanmon, or just drink it as is! 

 

What's happening in your Community January 6-12

The Green Bay Area Newcomers

The Weekly Event Blog   

Theatre & Music

Please call venues beforehand to get cover charge prices, if any and see if times have changed or been cancelled.  

Meyer Theatre

117 S Washington St Green Bay

(920) 433-3343

Jan. 10  The truTV Impractical Jokers Tour 7:30pm & 10pm

Weidner Center

2420 Nicolet Dr

Green Bay 

Jan. 6 Avenue Q feat. UWGB theatre, dance and music 7:30pm

January 6th-12th 2014

Community Events

JANUARY 6 ANIMAL STORIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS

10am – Wildlife Sanctuary 1660 E Shore Dr

Green Bay

The Sanctuary staff will share stories about tracks in the snow. We will then go outdoors, looking for animal tracks.  A craft project to follow afterwards. The fee is $2.50 per Green Bay resident and $3.75 per nonresident. Registration is required, please call 920.391.3671.

JANUARY 6-7 YOUNG ACTORS AUDITIONS

4:30-6pm - Creations Galore 3164 Coronet Way

Ashwaubenon

Evergreen theatre production seeks actors in 5th grade or older who love comedy and improv.

JANUARY 7 CARD MAKING

9:30 & 5:30 – Hobby Lobby 803 Pilgrim Way

Green Bay

In this class you will learn 5 techniques for making 5 different flower cards. Cards come with envelopes and supplies with be provided. Please register by phone or email by contacting Barbra Bynes at 920.366.8915 or Kamperstampr@new.rr.com. You will need to bring a basic stamping kit containing tape, glue, scissors, and bone folder if desired. Class tuition is $10.

JANUARY 7 SILENT NIGHT: END THE SILENCE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HUNGER

5:30pm – West High School Gym 966 Shawano Ave

Green Bay

Girls’ varsity basketball games vs. East at 5:45pm and the boys’ varsity game at 7:15pm. Entertainment includes drum line, dance team, games, raffles, and costume contest. Canned goods collected instead of paid admission. Fans asked to remain “silent” until the 10th point is scored. Proceeds benefit the McKinney Vento program which supports homeless children in the Green Bay School District. For questions please call 920.492.2600.

JANUARY 8 CREATIVE CARDS

1 & 5:30pm - Hobby Lobby 2380 E Mason St

Green Bay

Hands on learning for advanced fancy fold cards and stamping techniques. You must pre-register for the class. Contact Kim Bolzenthal to reserve your spot by calling 920.819.2081. Class size is limited, for ages 16 and up. Please bring a paper scissors and an adhesive of your choice. Class tuition is $10.

JANUARY 8 ONEIDA ADVENTURE KAYAKING POOL CLASSES

6-7:30pm – Oneida Fitness Center N7210 Seminary Rd

Oneida

Classes run on Wednesday’s until February 19th. The fee is $60 per individual. No experience required. Open to 12 and older. Contact Kip Miller for more questions at 920.490.3810 or email atkmiller@oneidanation.org.

JANUARY 11 NEW LEAF WINTER FARMERS MARKET

8am-12 – KI Convention Center 333 Main St

Green Bay

Free to attend with more than 100+ vendors, also with free parking in the Main St. Ramp. Music by Michael Gillespie. Please visit newleafmarket.org for more details or you may call920.437.5972.

JANUARY 11 EINSTEIN SCIENCE EXPO

9-4pm - 1901 Shopko Hall S Oneida St

Green Bay

Learn about area’s in environment, physical, technology, space, engineering, life, and earth. Admission for adults is $2 and $5 for ages 3-18 and free for 2 and under. For questions please call 920.884.8800 or visit einsteinproject.org.

JANUARY 11 BIRD OF PREY TOUR

1pm – Wildlife Sanctuary 1660 E Shore Dr

Green Bay

Walk the bird of prey trail outside of the observation building and learn about birds of prey. The tour is free.

JANUARY 8 STUDIO OIL PAINT

9am-12 – Depere Community Center 5718 Dickinson Rd

Depere

Explore the basics of oil painting in a 10-week class. Classes are held on Wednesday’s until March 12^th. 

JANUARY 12 DEPERE LIONS CLUB PORKY & EGG BREAKFAST

8am Swan Club 825 Heritage Rd

Depere

A fundraiser to help support the clubs’ community programs. $5.50 per adult, $3.50 ages 3-13 and free for 3 and younger. Discount tickets available at Swan Club/Legends. Please call920.336.8036.

JANUARY 7-28

Brown County United Way and Greater green Bay Labor Council Community Services Committee will be collecting blankets, sleeping bags and other bedding items for the homeless and low-come individuals. To find a collection site please email dan@browncountyunitedway.orgor call 920.593.4773.

Winter / Spring Workshop Offerings Now Available!

ARTgarage 1400 Cedar St Green Bay

Classes beginning in January are now available for registration online, in person or via phone/mail.

They include Oil Painting, Digital Photography, Watercolor, Creative Writing, Silk Painting, Knitting, and Abstract painting.

Full information on each of their classes can be found online at www.theartgarage.org, or you can call the ARTgarage to have a catalog mailed to you. Please call 920.448.6800.

INDOOR MARKETS

TWIN ELMS GARDENS

KAVARNA CAFÉ

Selling locally grown chemical free produce

Saturday’s 9am-12

COMEDY

THE GREEN BAY GAME SHOW

House of Valdar

1697 ½ Main St Green Bay

Comedy & game show cost:$10

Saturday’s 8-10pm

COMEDY CITY FAMILY IMPROV

353 Main Ave Depere

Reservations required

Friday’s & Saturday’s 7:30 and 9:30pm

LAUGH BOX COMEDY SHOW

353 Main Ave Depere

Live stand-up comedy cost:$5

Thursdays 8pm

COMMUNITY GROUPS

COMMUNITY YOGA

143 N Broadway Kavarna Café

Tuesday’s 8am Cost: $5donation

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL WISE YOUTH GROUP

Wise Women Gathering Place 

2482 Babcock Rd Green Bay

Friday’s 3:30pm

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

Neville public Museum

210 Museum Pl Green Bay

2^nd Wednesday monthly 7-9pm

NWTC CAREER NETWORK

NWTC 2740 W Mason St

Room SC235 Monday’s 10:30am

Please note businesses have the right to change times and dates at their own discretion. Please call or visit the company’s website before attending to get details. Thank you!