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Health and fitness

Meals on Wheels Carson City joins Subaru of America in holiday giving partnership

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The Carson City Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Carson City is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America — one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign.

Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.

Train rides, railbike tours, live music and more highlight Labor Day weekend events around Carson City

Heading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Steam train rides in Carson City and Virginia City will be available Saturday through Sunday. The Carson Canyon Railbike Tours will run four times over the next three days, bringing excitement unlike any other. Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe will open two hours early beginning at 6 a.m. to ease capacity and congestion. Combined with plenty of live music, Labor Day weekend will be a thrill! Read on for more information.

Carson City's Second Wind Thrift Store slated to reopen Tuesday

CARSON CITY — After being closed over two and a half months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Second Wind Thrift Store will reopen on Tuesday, June 2. Everything that you have come to enjoy about shopping at Second Wind will be the same including the great customer service and unmatched treasures.

21 Day At Home (Health & Fitness) Accountability Challenge

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his Event continues every day through the end of Nevada's Stay
at Home Order. 100% of the Proceeds Support Local Small Businesses. Your
first day can be any day! Click here to enroll:
https://infod969fd.clickfunnels.com/optinfeb7rdp1

Well Being, a local fitness studio in Carson City has launched a 21 Day
At-Home Workout & Accountability Challenge with proceeds supporting
local small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19.
“We want to create something that not only helps people work on
self-care, health, and fitness, but that also gives back to local small

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 4

The break in the stormy weather was a short one, with more precipitation later in the day Wednesday, forecasters say. Activities around Carson City on Dec. 4 include a "Red Kettle" job hiring event at the Carson City Salvation Army, a Fitness Lab grand opening on Minnesota Street, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, library activities, classes and more.

New Fitness Lab to open Dec. 4 in Carson City

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Repeats every week until Fri Jan 31 2020 .
December 4, 2019 - 1:00pm
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December 11, 2019 - 1:00pm
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December 25, 2019 - 1:00pm
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Knowing where you are when it comes to health and fitness is a challenge for many, but for residents of Northern Nevada, it just got a whole lot easier and convenient. Once only available in a mobile environment, Measured Fitness Lab is opening an office location right here in Carson City.

Meals on Wheels Carson City joins Subaru in sharing the love this holiday season

CARSON CITY — Meals on Wheels Carson City joins the 2019 Subaru Share the Love event as a member of Meals on Wheels America — one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From Nov. 14, 2019, through Jan. 2, 2020, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased to the customer's choice of participating charities.

Carson City TRIAD hosts fire department for safety presentation aimed at older adults

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November 19, 2019 - 12:00pm

Carson City TRIAD presents Fire and Fall Prevention for Older Adults, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.

Carson City TRIAD to prepare residents Thursday for Medicare open enrollment

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October 10, 2019 - 12:00pm

Carson City TRIAD presents Medicare 101 in conjunction with Access to Healthcare, on Thursday, Oct. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.

TRIAD to educate Carson City residents Tuesday on new Smart911 system benefits

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September 17, 2019 - 12:00pm

Carson City TRIAD will host 911 System: How to Prepare for First Responders, a Smart911 presentation, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.

Carson City Triad presents 'Be Red Cross Ready' this Tuesday

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July 16, 2019 - 12:00pm

Carson City Triad hosts Be Red Cross Ready presented by the Northern Nevada American Red Cross Tuesday, July 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.

Carson City Senior Center receives donation of 20 new box fans for KOLO fan drive

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning is helping Carson City seniors beat the heat this year with a donation of 20 brand new box fans through the KOLO 8 TV Fan Drive.

Tickets now available for ‘Under the Big Top’ Annual variety show benefitting Meals on Wheels

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July 12, 2019 (All day)
July 13, 2019 (All day)
July 14, 2019 (All day)

Tickets for Under the Big Top, the 2019 circus-themed, multi-generational production of the Senior Follies are now available for show dates July 12-14.

Carson City Triad presents workshop: Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have

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May 21, 2019 - 12:00pm

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson City Triad presents “Get Your Ducks in a Row – Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have” by Colby Prout of Nevada Legal Services Tuesday, May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.

Participants who attend will learn about intestate succession, small estates, will basics, avoiding probate and will be provided with information about powers of attorney.

Kiwanis of Carson City hosts pasta feed Saturday to benefit Meals on Wheels

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April 13, 2019 - 1:00pm

The Kiwanis Club of Carson City is hosting its annual Pasta Feed to benefit Meals on Wheels Carson City this Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive.

Tickets are $6, and include pasta, garlic bread, salad, beverage and dessert. Kids under 5 eat free.

New bingo gaming equipment at Carson City Senior Center benefits Meals on Wheels

Bingo games at the Carson City Senior Center received a boost from a new bingo machine and electronic flash board, thanks to donations from community members and the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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June 5, 2019 (All day)

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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June 3, 2019 - 5:45pm

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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May 6, 2019 - 5:45pm

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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May 1, 2019 - 5:30pm

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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April 3, 2019 - 5:30pm

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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April 3, 2019 - 5:30pm

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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April 8, 2019 - 5:45pm

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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March 6, 2019 - 5:30pm

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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April 1, 2019 - 5:30pm

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included. Students should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, and bring a towel, water and a positive attitude!

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class

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March 4, 2019 - 5:30pm

Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included. Students should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, and bring a towel, water and a positive attitude!

Meals on Wheels Carson City grateful for holiday gifts

Local community members and organizations donated generously to Carson City Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels recipients this holiday season with gifts of personal necessities and nice-to-have items for the area’s senior population.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 16

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. With snow plow efforts underway and a warm-up from Mother Nature, it looks like the morning commute will be a slushy one. Carson City schools will operate today at normal start times. That all may change tomorrow though as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow and rain to the valley and feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Stay tuned.

Health and Fitness Seminar: FMS: What is it and how can it Benefit me?

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January 16, 2019 - 6:00pm

2019 is here! And Well Being kicks off the New Year with its first Health and Fitness Seminar, "FMS: What is it and how can it benefit me?"

The presenter, Scott Williams (PT, OCS) and FMS Level 2 certified is the owner and trainer at Synergy Therapeutics located in Truckee, California.

He will explain the FMS (Functional Movement Screen) body assessment system and how it can be used to influence and maximize your outcomes during your fitness journey. Scott earned his Masters in Physical Therapy from UC San Francisco in 1992.

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