May is all about health, fun, and wellness for everyone at the Y! Participants of all ages can get outside to take part in the annual Blossom Run in Egg Harbor and seniors are invited to focus on their well-being with engaging exercise classes, health screenings, and a nutritious lunch.
The Blossom Run will take place at Dock Park in Egg Harbor on Saturday, May 10th. The race starts at 8:30am for the two and five mile runs and the Youth Fun Run, which is one mile, will begin at 9:30am.
“I’m looking forward to the good weather, connecting with members and non-members, and just having a really great morning all together,” said Door County YMCA Healthy Living Director Sarah Gavin, “it's one of my favorite days of the year.”
In addition to the excitement of the race, there will also be opportunities to win prizes during the event.
“This year we have over 21 door prizes, including two different two night stays from different local hotels which is really exciting,” said Gavin.
Those who are pre-registered can pick up their packets at the Sturgeon Bay Center from 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Thursday night. Runners can also get their packet and shirt on Saturday morning between 7am and 8am.
Later in the month, seniors are welcomed out to Senior Health & Wellness Day. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 28th at the Sturgeon Bay center and on Thursday, May 29th at the Kane Center in Fish Creek.
“Coming up at the end of May, we have our Senior Health and Wellness Day, which is also sponsored by the hospital,” said Door County YMCA Specialty Wellness Director Abby Tesch, “we’re thankful for them and it’s just a day about promoting wellness for our seniors.”
Tesch says the event will feature guest speakers from the hospital who will discuss a variety of topics including memory, probiotic foods, joint health and more. Attendees will also be offered free hearing, skin cancer, and memory screenings, participate in an exercise class and eat lunch.
Space is limited, so to sign up, stop in or call the Sturgeon Bay center at (920) 743-4949 or the Kane Center at (920) 868-3660. Listen to the full interview with Sarah Gavin and Abby Tesch here.
