Don’t let the temps in the teens deter you from getting outside. Get prepared to go outdoors! Today, January 20, 2026, is Take a Walk Outdoors Day and we want to share some cold-weather walking tips to get outside and moving. Preparation is key! Before you even step out the door: Check the forecast and […]
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Enjoy our annual holiday newsletter! Want to receive our newsletter and not already subscribed? Subscribe here. https://www.iambecoming.com/blogs/blog/improve-the-7-areas-of-self-care https://www.schuylkillconnects.com/events/annual-570-go/ https://www.schuylkillconnects.com/blog/2025-smart-goals/ Learn more about the Connects Holiday Hunt on our events page. Complete the Schuylkill Haven ATP survey here. PDF of newsletter: Connects Holiday Newsletter
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We scoured social media and calendars for the latest and greatest happening in and near the county to earn 570GO hours. 570GO is our initiative to encourage participants to spend 570 hours getting outdoors from May to May. While it may be too late to squeeze in 570 hours if you start now, don’t let
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The former Motor Vehicle Safety Coalition was established by VISION (now known as Connects) in 2013, following a Community Health Needs Assessment conducted by Lehigh Valley Health Network (formerly Schuylkill Health). The assessment identified the county’s motor vehicle death rate as a high-priority health concern. In 2014 and 2015, the Coalition partnered with local high
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🎉 570GO: Get Outdoors & Turn in Those Tracker Sheets! 📝 Hey 570GO participants! 👋 We’re loving all the energy and movement happening this season as part of 570GO—our community challenge to get active, stay healthy, and have a little fun along the way. Whether you’ve been walking, biking, stretching, boating, or socializing, you’re
Connects (at the time VISION) in partnership with the Borough of Shenandoah was a 2023 Safe Routes to Parks Pennsylvania Activating Communities Grantee. Connects and Shenandoah worked closely with Safe Routes partnership staff to proactively engage community members in the process of assessing park access, putting together an action plan to address barriers, and begin
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As 2024 comes to a close we have once again sent out our annual Self-Care edition: Holiday Glance Check out the PDF (highlighted in above sentence) of the e-newsletter that hit subscribers’ inboxes today. Not a subscriber of our e-news? Subscribe today by registering here. Don’t worry, we won’t swamp your inbox with newsletters but
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As 2024 comes to a close, many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you want to get healthier, learn something new, or be more organized. These are great ideas, but if you’re like most people, you might find that your resolutions fade by February. So, what can you do differently in 2025?
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The holiday season is upon us, and as we gather with loved ones, we also reflect on those who made incredible sacrifices for our freedom. For the 6th year, the Fitzpatrick Family (Executive Director Mandy Fitzpatrick’s family) is proud to once again participate in Wreaths Across America, an annual campaign that places wreaths on the
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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and, of course, food. While we all look forward to the turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, vegetables often take a backseat on the holiday table. But what if you could make vegetables the star of your Thanksgiving spread, adding more flavor and color and aligning with the USDA’s
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