Category Archives: Fitness

Vinnie’s Jump and Jive – Bidding Farewell to Josh Van Vliet

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Pat Wildes

“I have heard so many times people say they love dancing at Vinnie’s because of the friendly, welcoming, inclusive community. That’s what it’s all about. The connections, relationships, and community that form through dancing are amazing. Social dance helps people … Continue reading →

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CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Pat Wildes

     As the month of May fast-approaches, many efforts are underway nationwide to raise awareness about mental health. May is officially Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Community Health Center, Inc. is doing its part by presenting the first annual … Continue reading →

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Heart Health Workshop – CHC of Meriden

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Pat Wildes

On Friday, February 8th, the staff at CHC of Meriden will be hosting an afternoon dedicated to spreading awareness and knowledge about heart disease. Between 2pm and 4pm, attendees will learn about the risks for heart disease, which foods in … Continue reading →

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SteveSongs CD Release Concerts!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Pat Wildes

The following piece was written by Rachel Schindler, a HealthCorps Navigator at CHC, Inc. serving as the Program Coordinator of Recess Rocks.      This past weekend Community HealthCorps Navigators partnered up with Recess Rocks and SteveStongs to celebrate the release … Continue reading →

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Healthy Tomorrows

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

For the past five years, CHC has run a program called “Healthy Tomorrows” for adolescent girls enrolled in New Britain High School.  This program has sought to promote healthy eating and physical activity in individual teen girls through nutritional counseling … Continue reading →

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