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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-2011 Newsletter sou at BEND NOVEMBER 2011 ilt4Yaff SWPhF,V f- L(k{.kF Letter from the Mayor • ' Wellness efforts target employees, youth Dear Friends and Neighbors, rExFOxNCrrvG nxTS cEN i'Ex • • City governments traditionally care for infrastructure,public safety and services from Disney's 2&3 7:30p&2p sney's Beauty and the Beast • • trash pickup to water and sewer.In 2006,the City of South Bend launched a Healthy City • December 10& 11 2p&7p ' campaign to provide free,confidential on-site health screenings to employees.In 2007,the • ' The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Southold • South Bend Parks and Recreation Department became one of the first three cities to : Dance Theater • implement the We CAN! program to reduce childhood obesity. This year in separate • • December 17& 18 8p&3p efforts,our work to improve employee health and the fitness of youth in our community • South Bend Symphony presents "Home for the has reached new heights. : Holidays"with Leon Williams • In 2011 for the first time,employees who actively participate in the health and wellness • « • program are eligible for several benefits--deductions in out-of-pocket health premiums, • AB About Art Lunch&Learn Series free membership o O'Brien Fitness Center and lunch-time educational sessions to height- • November 15 12p-1p P g • Ernestine M.Raclin School of Arts Music en awareness of healthy lifestyles.Among 1,150 employees,nearly 1,000 have health-care . • benefits and more than 900 participate in our enhanced wellness program. These employ- Indiana University South Bend-presentations • ees receive a confidential annual wellness screening or physical exam and complete a • by: Gospel Choir,Flute Ensemble,and health-assessment risk questionnaire.More than 250 employees have • Chamber Choir.� • participated in regular coaching with health professionals and joined O'Brien fitness November 22 12p-Ip programs.Employees are quitting smoking,losing weight,discovering better eating The Art of the Play Presentation by South • habits and becoming more physically active.For participating municipal workers,the • Bend Civic Theatre bottom line is improved quality of life. Two of our employees,Mary Ann Myers and • November 29 12p-1p Brent Hussung,lost a combined 198 pounds since beginning the program and : 26,000 Works ofArt—Presented by Snite • participated in this year's Sunburst Races. a Museum of Art University of Notre Dame • • For Information contact Sue Sohnos at • For the City and taxpayers,the results are evident—getting control of health-care costs, • (574)235-5879 • reducing claims and having a healthier workforce that is more engaged and loses fewer • ' • days to health concerns.At a time when most companies face double-digit annual • South Bend Civic Theatre � increases in health-care costs,the City of South Bend has implemented these positive December 2-18 • changes with no increase in expenses.According to Gibson Insurance and Anthem • A Christmas Carol:Scrooge&Marley • Healthcare,the City offers a state-of-the-art wellness program,ahead of the curve for • ' 's ' many companies.Future plans include online tracking of wellness participation and an • Downtown South Bend First Friday • employee wellness advisory committee. December 2 5-9p • Downtown for the Holidays, including a • But municipal wellness efforts extend beyond our employees. Through South Bend Parks * Special performance from Alligator Blackbird • and Recreation,we have become one of 10 Indiana communities that are working with • at Key Bank Plaza Indiana University and others at a special research effort to reduce obesity among youth, • a es 10 to 14. Studies show that if a child is overweight or obese at this e,the are 80 • g ( g age, Y Center for History • percent more likely to be overweight or obese as an adult.)This also is an age when youth December 4-11 • make independent lifestyle choices.Will they pursue a serious interest in organized • Christmas at Copshaholm-for information ' athletics or drop out of recreational activities altogether? • ' � call(574)235-9664 • The Healthy Communities Research Group(including Indiana University and others)is • ' now completing an assessment of whether park and recreation programs,like ours in • South Bend Parks and Recreation • South Bend,serve as a critical means of reaching at-risk youth and imparting healthy • November 27—Potawatomi Zoo Closes for habits. They anticipate making a public presentation later this year.It is our goal to see the season • South Bend become a healthier community through these efforts. • November 25—Howard Ice Rink opens • Sincerely, • December 21-23&26-30 • ' P.S. Check out what your friends,neighbors and communi • Camp O'Brien:Winter Break Camp ty • business leaders have to say about South Bend's distinctive Children ages 5(already enrolled • advantage as a place to work,play,shop and live: kindergarten)through 12 are invited to Camp O' • www.SoutbBeadON.com Brien for organized sports,games,field trips, • • crafts,and more.Campers most bring their own • • lunch. To register o to www.sb ark.o ' Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendINgov! .' • ' • ' ' ' ' �00000 P00 • • • • • Celebrate the Holidays REVISED 2011 OPERA TIONRELEAF SCHEDULE Downtown South Bend Due to the Thanksgiving holiday Operation Releaf schedule has been modified. Tree Lighting Ceremony November 7" &November 23rd—Northeast Quadrant bounded by the City December 2,5:30pm—6:45pm Limits on the North,McKinley Blvd.on the South,Michigan St.on the West, College Football Hall of Fame's Gridiron and City Limits on the East. Breakfast with Santa November 8' &November 28'—Northeast Quadrant bounded by McKinley December 3,Sam9:30am Blvd.on the North,Jefferson Blvd. on the South,Michigan St.on the West,and Newman Center—Northside Blvd at Sample St. City Limits on the East. November 9`" &November 29`"—Northeast Quadrant bounded by Jefferson Pre-registration required at O'Brien Recreation Center Blvd.on the North,St Joe River on the South,Michigan St.on the West,and beginning Nov.2 until full. $7.00/person City Limits on the East. Tea with Santa November le&November 30`"—Southeast Quadrant bounded by the St.Joe December 3, 12 noon& 1:15pm River on the North,Ewing St. on the South,Michigan St.on the West,and City Erskine Park Clubhouse Limits on the East. Pre-registration at O'Brien Recreation Center required November 11'&December tae—Southeast Quadrant bounded by Ewing St.on beginning Nov. 1 until full. $7.00/person the North,Ireland Rd.on the South,Michigan St.on the West and City Limits on the East. Santa's House and Workshop! November 14'&December 2"-Southeast Quadrant bounded by Ireland Rd. December 2,3,4, 10, 11, 17, 18,&21-24 on the North,City Limits on the South,Michigan St. on the West and City 100 Block of S.Michigan St. &College Limits on the East. Football Hall of Fame November 15'&December 5'—Southwest Quadrant bounded by the City Holiday Ice Skating Par- Limits on the South,Indiana Ave.on the North,Michigan St. on the East and ty Howard Park - City Limits on the West. December 4,4 pm—6 pm. November 16'&December 6'—Southwest Quadrant bounded by Indiana Pre-registration is not Ave. on the South,Western Ave.on the North,Michigan St. on the East and required.Join Santa on the City Limits on the West. ice at Howard Park Ice November 17"&December 7"—Southwest Quadrant bounded by Western Rink on Jefferson Blvd. Ave. on the South,Washington St./R.R.Tracks on the North,Michigan St.on the East and City Limits on the West. Fee: Two pet food items to November 18'&December 8'—Northwest Quadrant bounded by Washington donate to South Bend St./R.R.Tracks on the South,Elwood Ave. on the North,Michigan St.on the Animal Control,or$2.00/ East and City Limits on the West. per person November 21"&December 9'—Northwest Quadrant bounded by Elwood For more events! -Visit www.DowntownSouthBend.com or Ave. on the South,Lathrop St.on the North,Michigan St.on the East,and City www.DtsbSantaHouse.com or http://sbpark.org. Limits on the West. November 22"&December 12'—Northwest Quadrant bounded by Lathrop Downtown Holiday St.on the South,City Limits on the North,Michigan St.on the East and City Pop-Up Shops Limits on the West. TO HEAR A TAPE RECORDED MESSAGE OF THE WEEKLY The downtown Holiday Pop-Up Shop program returns for a SCHEDULE,PLEASE CALL 287-5005.ADDITIONAL second year.Four stores offering unique shopping and gift INFORMATION,CALL 235-9244 Monday—Friday,7a-4p giving opportunities will be open now through Jan. 8 on South Reduce food waste and save Michigan Street near the South Bend Chocolate Caf6. The GREEN Clean r Holiday Pop-Up Shop program enlivens downtown for the hol- money at the same time! erg idays while increasing exposure to local small businesses. The 1. Make a weekly menu plan.It could TIPS program is made possible by Downtown South Bend,Inc.,pri- be as simple as choosing the basic vate landlords,and the City of South Bend.For more ingredients(e.g.pasta and sauce)or information,visit www.DowntownForTheHolidays.com. picking a specific recipe(e.g. chicken Alfredo). Made in Michiana—123 S.Michigan Street features 2. Shop once a week and buy only those ingredients you need.Try choosing ingredients you can use in multiple recipes. Check what is in whimsical painted furniture for children and adults,handmade the cupboard,freezer,and refiigerator so you don't duplicate. (Don't purses,gourmet goods,jewelry and more. forget breakfast and lunch items too.) Mistletoe Market—122 S.Michigan(behind South Bend 3. Always check expiration dates,no reason to waste food. Chocolate Company)features all locally handmade items 4. Make the right amount of food. including cards,jewelry,holiday decor,yarn and winter 5. Save and eat any leftovers for lunch the next day. accessories. 6. If anything is starting to look"aged",use it up quickly.Put extra veggies Relics Antiques—140 S.Michigan St.features quality antique in the dinner.Freeze them or make a pot of soup with the remainders. furniture and home accessories. 7. If you do have to throw away food,make sure you compost any produce.Compost can be used later as fertilizer. Sorella's Boutique—132 S.Michigan St.features a variety of Cutting down on household food waste saves money and helps you avoid women's clothing and accessory lines including Vera Bradley, impulse purchases.It is also a relief to spend less time thinking about what to Rock Revival,and Niki Biki along with home decor and make for dinner—after all,it's on the menu. children's clothes. Source:]vlvlv.aboutmynlanet.com SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLPS Y NECESITA AYUDA PARR TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO.O SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA_POR FAVOR LLAME AL TELPFONO(574)235-5858 X 1000.