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The City of Hugo's Health UP and GO Wellness Challenge is not dependent on SHIP <br />funding to continue. <br />3. 2011 WELLNESS CHALLENGE ACTIVITES <br />Kick off Event <br />A kick off was held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Hugo City Hall from 9:00 am to <br />12:OOpm. There were booths, exhibits and speakers. There were over 75 people that <br />attended and gathered information on nutrition, physical fitness and other healthy living <br />topics. <br />Walking Club (Bill Barrett) <br />Dr. Bill Barrett led groups of walkers each Monday night throughout the summer. With <br />attendance ranging from 8-20 people per evening, the walkers each had opportunities to <br />discuss their personal health goals. The walkers requested that the club continue next <br />summer. <br />"Know Your Numbers" (Fairview Clinic and Health East) <br />Wellness challenge participants were able to have their blood pressure, body mass index, <br />and blood glucose checked. They were given a kit with helpful tools for addressing <br />problem "numbers" and re -checked at the end of the challenge. <br />Trail and Park Maps (City of Hugo) <br />A map of trails in Hugo was designed, printed and distributed to all Hugo households <br />through the Citizen newspaper. Additional maps are available. <br />Newsletter (City of Hugo) <br />A newsletter was put together with inspirational tips for the Wellness Challenge <br />participants via email. Twenty people opted to sign up for the email updates. Local <br />fitness, nutrition and health businesses were invited to submit articles for the newsletters. <br />Submissions were minimal. <br />Monday Night Lecture Series <br />Healthy living topics were presented to the public twice a month on Monday nights after <br />the Walking Club. Attendance ranged from 8-20 people per session. The speakers were <br />from local health businesses and clinics. The Sub -Committee agrees that will better <br />coordinating and advertisement that the lecture series would be very popular. <br />Monthly Calendars <br />A monthly calendar of wellness tips and opportunities for physical activity was sent out <br />via email to those that signed up for the Wellness Challenge. It was also distributed to <br />the Walking Club. <br />Fitness Classes at Rice Lake Centre <br />A 6 -week Nia class series was held at Rice Lake Center. An average of 3 people <br />participated in each session. A Tai -Chi class was scheduled but 1 person attended the <br />