Activate Phoenixville Area

Upcoming Events in May and June

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Fridays in May (20, 27) - Mothers Learning Together en Espanol - Women's Resource Center and Healthy Start, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Free babysitting & lunch. Call to register 610-917-1360.

Fridays in May & June - Community yoga, Gateway Bodyworks & Wellness Center. 6:30 - 7:30 pm, proceeds benefit local charities. Click here for more information.

May 19 - "Your Brain on Meditation" series, 7-9 pm, The Soul Center, free. Click here for more information.

May 21 - Phoenixville PAL "Be a PAL" 5K Run, 8 am. Valley Forge Christian College. Click here for more information.

May 21 - 1st Annual Community Soccer Day 10 am - 6 pm. Rain date 6/4/11. Call 610-933-7728 for more information.

May 21 - Nordic Walking Group 9 am, Valley Forge Park at Washington's Headquarters. Click here for more information.

May 23 - Skin Cancer Presentation, 12:45 pm at Phoenixville Senior Center. Click here for more information.

May 31 - Maintaining a Healthy Body Speaker Series, 7 pm, Phoenixville Library. Free event, reservations required. Click here for more information.

June 2 - 7 Dances of Shiva at 7 pm, the Soul Center, Kimberton. Click here for more information.

Summer activities sponsored by Phoenixville Recreation Department include:

PAPA Basketball (7-16 yrs), Sports Program (3-5 yr old), Tennis (6-14 yr old), Golf (5-11 yr old), Volleyball (6-14 yr old), KiXX Soccer Camp (4-14 yr old), Flag Football (7-14 yr old), Sports Art (7-14 yr old), Rugby (boys, 13-17 yrs old), Pony Camp (3-13 yr old), Zumba (5-10 yrs old). Click here for more information on any of these programs.

May & June - Zumba, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday nights at Stepping Stone Education Center, just $5! Click here for more information.

Wednesdays and Fridays in May & June - Stretch & Flex classes, 9 am, Phoenixville Senior Center. Call 610-935-1515 for more information.

May & June - Ongoing - sign up for Boot Camp at Passion for Fitness. Click here to learn more.

Launching Activate Phoenixville Area President's Challenge!

2011-05-02T18:25:00.000-07:00

Activate Phoenixville Area (APA) has partnered with the White House on the President's Active Lifestyle Award(PALA). In partnership with the First Lady's Let's Move initiative, APA is working toward getting more Phoenixville area residents to move more and eat smart!

Here are the goals:

Adults (ages 18 and older): You need to be active 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks. As an alternative, you can count your daily activity steps using a pedometer (goal: 8,500).
Kids and teens (ages 6 - 17 years): You need to be active 60 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks. As an alternative, you can count your daily activity steps using a pedometer (girls' goal: 11,000; boys' goal: 13,000).

Visit presidentschallenge.org/activatephoenixville for information about the goals for adults, kids and families, and more prizes!

Event Calendar Updated

2011-03-29T06:03:00.001-07:00

There is lots going on in Phoenixville over the next month, check out our events calendar for all of the details.

Spring Into Fitness 5K Cancelled

2011-03-03T05:43:00.001-08:00

Thank you for your interest in the Activate Phoenixville Area Spring into Fitness 5K Run. Unfortunately, our coalition has run into a major insurance issue that will prevent us from being able to host the run. We are disappointed to have to cancel what was to be a very successful and well attended event. But our priority was to protect and ensure the safety of all the runners, and could not move forward without the proper insurance, which that we recently discovered was unattainable. All of the partners of the Activate Phoenixville Area coalition express our many thanks for your partnership, and our deepest apologizes for having to make this change.

We encourage you to instead participate in the Stepping Stone Education Center Family Fun Run 5K on April 16th at 9 am at Franklin Commons 400 Franklin Ave. Phoenixville, PA 19460

Thank you again for your participation and we deeply apologize for any inconvenience.

Activate Phoenixville Area

Coaches Still Needed for 2011 Girls on the Run Program

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We are still looking for coaches to help out with the 2011 Girls on the Run program. Click here for more information.

Free Yoga Voucher

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Have you always wanted to experience the health, peace of mind, and boundless enthusiasm for life that comes from yoga? Now is your chance! Phoenixville Area yoga studios have partnered to offer YOU a free chance to experience yoga!

Simply click here to download your free community yoga voucher.

Tai Chi Classes to Begin Again During Week of January 11th

2010-12-28T10:39:00.000-08:00

Tai Chi classes will once again be offered beginning the week of January 11th. A free demo is being offered on Saturday, January 8th at the Phoenixville Civic Center beginning at 10am. Classes will once again be led by Tammy Rosebrook from White Eagle Martial Arts.

Class schedules as follows:

Civic Center – 123 Main St. Phoenixville

Wednesdays	7pm	Beginners	Jan. 12th - March 16th
Saturdays	10am 11am	Beginners Intermediates	Jan. 15th - March 19th

Trappe – Main St. Chiropractic - 511 W. Main St. Trappe

Tuesdays

6:30pm
7:30pm

Beginners
Intermediates

Jan. 11th - March 15th

For more information, contact Tammy Rosebrook at 610-948-0357 or instructor_tammy@whiteeaglema.com.

Coaches Needed for 2011 Girls on the Run Program

2010-12-28T10:18:00.000-08:00

Girls on the Run (3-5 grade) and Girls on Track (6–8 grade) are after school programs that use the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Through interactive activities such as running, playing games, and discussing important issues, participants learn how to celebrate being girls. The 10 week program focuses on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health. The girls are empowered with a greater sense of self-awareness, a sense of achievement and a foundation in team building to help them become strong, content, and self-confident women. All girls participate in a 5K on May 14, 2011.

Coaches are needed at the following schools: Barkley Elementary School, Phoenixville Area Middle School, Renaissance Academy, and Holy Family School in Phoenixville, PA.
Coaches do not have to be elite runners. They just have to be women over 18 who maintain a healthy lifestyle and are committed to improving the lives of girls! Men can serve as assistant coaches.
Coaches must attend one 2 hour CPR certification and one 4 hour GOTR training session free of charge in January 2011.
All curriculum and materials are supplied and coaches are provided with a support network and tips along the way.
Coaching Girls on the Run is an extremely rewarding experience. It is amazing to see the transformation that occurs in the girls’ self esteem and running ability.
Programs meet twice a week for 90 minutes from February 28 – May 14, 2011.
Teams of coaches are welcomed and encouraged!

If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact Shannon Mannon at 610-917-9890 ext. 25 or by email at activatepville@gmail.com.

Photos from the 2010 Fall Foliage Family Fun Walk

2010-12-28T10:14:00.000-08:00

Below are some photos taken at the Fall Foliage Family Fun Walk held on Saturday, November 6th.

Facepainting at the walk

Kids just completing the walk around the sanctuary

Photos From the 2010 Girls on the Run Program

2010-12-28T10:11:00.000-08:00

Below are some photos taken from the Girls on the Run event earlier this year:

Girls stretching before a practice run

Completing positive attitude questions

Running...

Activate Phoenixville Area Spring into Fitness 5K

2010-12-08T18:26:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, March 26th, Activate Phoenixville Area will be hosting the Spring Into Fitness 5k. In addition to the 5k, there will also be a one mile fun run/walk. Race will be held at Valley Forge Christian College with registrations beginning at 7:30.

Register online today at runtheday.com or by downloading the registration form here.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Click here for more information.

Tai Chi Classes Resume in January, 2011

2010-10-21T18:00:00.000-07:00

Come learn Tai Chi in a “pay-as-you-go” one-hour class

($5 per person per class)

Presented by

Tai Chi Classes will resume in January 2011. New students welcome. Classes will be held at the Phoenixville Civic Center, 122 Main Street.

For more information, contact Tammy Rosebrook at 610-948-0357 or instructor_tammy@whiteeaglema.com.

Fall Foliage Family Fun Walk On Saturday, November 6

2010-09-28T07:31:00.000-07:00

Please join us for a free

Fall Foliage Family Fun Walk

at Black Rock Sanctuary in Phoenixville

Saturday, November 6 at 9:00 am

Bring the whole family, rain or shine!

☼ Enjoy delicious, fresh, free, fall snacks courtesy of Produce Junction and Acme
☼ Free Face painting for children of all ages
☼ Walk the beautiful ¾ mile trail with members of your community
☼ Enjoy the gorgeous changing leaves during the FREE walk

This is a free event sponsored by Activate Phoenixville Area. Registration will take place at the entrance to the Sanctuary at the Activate Phoenixville Area Table at 8:30 am on Saturday November 6th.

Directions
953 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville. For directions to the Sanctuary, visit: http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a=1550&q=616465&ccparksNav=|34716|. Black Rock Sanctuary is 119 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and meadows. It is part of an air highway for migrating birds, while attracting waterfowl, diverse plants and animals.

Free Tai Chi Demo

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Free TAI CHI Demo - Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 9:00am at the Phoenixville Civic Center

Learn the benefits! Try it out!

Presented by: White Eagle Martial Arts

Wear comfortable clothes.

Please pre-register by email activatepville@pasd.com or

Phone 610-917-9890 ext. 25

Tai Chi

2008-11-17T10:54:00.000-08:00

Join other residents for a “pay-as-you-go” one-hour class ($5 per person, per class).

Presented by:

Instructor: Tammy Rosebrook

Three sessions to choose from:

Saturdays (Nov. 1st – Dec 21st)
9:00am- Beginner’s Class
10:00am – Intermediate Class

Wednesdays (Nov. 5th – Dec. 17th)
7:00pm – Beginner’s Class

* new students will be accepted through the third class.

The class will then be closed so that participants have the opportunity to improve in their practice.

Location: Phoenixville Civic Center
122 S. Main Street

Please note: Classes will resume in Reeves Park in the Spring.