HEALTH EVENTS
Fuse Pilates Making Moves for Movember!
In celebration of Movember, a month-long prostate cancer movement in which men grow mustaches to raise awareness to help fight prostate cancer, Fuse Pilates has specially scheduled two classes to encourage physical activity and promote the cause.
Blondes vs. Brunettes Powderpuff Fundraiser Tackles Alzheimer’s
Get your head in the game and help the girls of the The 7th Annual “Blondes vs. Brunettes” Powderpuff Fundraiser drive to their goal of raising $125,000 for Alzheimer’s Association this year!
Wine Bootcamp: Health, Fitness & Wine 101
Want to learn the bootcamp basics of wine and get a good workout in too? We’ve got just the event for you! Join us at Georgetown Waterfront Saturday, October 22nd at 11:00 AM where we’ll kick off with an hour workout by Grant Hill of MyBootcamp and short chat on the health benefits of wine. Then we’ll be joined by the duo behind Vinotrip, a Maryland wine blog. Elyse and Matthew will drill wine down to the chalkboard basics, the 101 of what you need to know.
2011 Woof Walk Fun Run and Community Dog Walk
The dog days may be over, but your four-legged buddy still wants to be out and about! THE POWER OF PETS™ by Mars Petcare & the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington have put together a great event for you and your WHOLE family (because lets face it, your pets are the family you get to choose) to spend the day getting some fresh air, and walking for your health.
Fashion’s Night Out in Good Taste and Health
Are you ready for Fashion Night Out Georgetown on September 8th? In line with this evening of fashionable fun the March of Dimes will be hosting an extra special event earlier on the same evening — a prelude to their upcoming Signature Chef’s Auction on November 16th. Before you hit the streets of Georgetown your presence is requested at Saks at Tysons Galleria for Fashion’s Night Out in Good Taste and Health. Read on for more details and special Blogger Lounge Invitation!
Virginia Yoga Week Descends Upon Us Again
Virginia Yoga week is back for their fourth run from June 12 – 19th with community events, class discounts, and ample opportunity to support several good causes such as The Exalted Warrior Foundation, Carpenter’s Shelter, People for Haiti, Give Back Yoga, Reston Inter Faith and the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. There will be more than 80 free or $5 classes classes that cater to people of all fitness levels from Arlington to Occoquan with the goal to promote the benefits of yoga for mind, body and spirit for all.
Dissolve Your Stress with a Happy Hour for Acupuncture
Other than imbibing in the nectar of the gods, how about an alternative way to spend an hour happy? Capitol Wellness can offer just that – a Happy Hour for Acupuncture! Stefanie DiLibero, founder of Capitol Wellness believes that health is the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being; not just the absence of disease.
Bike DC and Bike to Work Day
From Capital Bikeshare’s apple-red bikes to 15th St.’s two-way cycletrack, bicyclists are everywhere in Washington, D.C. But there are two events coming up that will put the rest of the year to shame – Bike to Work Day on May 20 and Bike D.C. on May 22.
DC Yoga Week Descends on the Nation’s Capital
Picture yourself in the shadow of the Washington Monument, eyes closed, sitting cross-legged on the grass, palms pressed together in your heart’s center, calmly breathing with hundreds of other yogis. Is it a dream? No way! On Sunday, May 15th yogis from all over the area will be descending on the grounds of the National Mall to participate in Yoga on the Mall (YOTM).
DC Fit Week Announces Schedule: March 21-25, 2011
The team behind DC Fit Week aim to sharpen your mind, beef up your wallet, and get your butt in shape! They’ve lined up a series of events to engage the community in some healthy thinking, eating, and the inevitable sweat time.
