Upcoming Events - Nutrition

Guilford County:

Health & Fitness Activities

  • Community Yoga: $5.00 on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Mind Body Fitness Yoga in Greensboro, NC (2949 Battleground Yoga). Hatha yoga class for all of those seeking peace, balance and flexibility. Come 15 minutes early to get signed in!
  • FREE Zumba Class: February 16th, 2013 at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on Yanceyville Street . Get ready to get sweaty! Heart In Sol instructor Patrick Willard will be holding a free Zumba class in our Harvest Room beginning at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health! So come dressed to work out or just take advantage of the valuable information on hand from Heart In Sol and purchase lots of tasty local foods from our wonderful vendors!
  • Adult Fitness: Open year round, Warnersville Recreation Center, 601 Doak St., GB. $4 walk-ins, $30 per quarter, $120 per year. 373-5871.
  • Warnersville Silver Seniors: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion Church, 1330 Ashe St., Greensboro. Otis Hairston, 574-2286.
  • Gym Walking for Seniors: Smith Senior Center @ 2401 Fairview St - Beat the heat with this indoor walking program in a climate-controlled gym. It’s a great way to improve your health by walking while interacting with others. Cost is FREE! Call the center for schedule- (336) 375-2234
  • Chair Yoga: Presented by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Join us for CHAIR YOGA! What is Chair Yoga? Chair yoga is the term generally used to describe a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga has helped people with the symptoms of many health issues including: hypertension (high blood pressure), anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, vertigo (medical), multiple sclerosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, clinical depression, and chronic pain. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1100 Curtis Street, Greensboro, NC 27406. FREE. Info Phone: 336-802-6819 Ongoing Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
  • Join us as we hike our local parks and trails to explore nature in winter! We will visit four local parks/trails near Greensboro, showcasing the recreational opportunities at our doorstep. On the hikes we focus on enjoying and exploring the nature around us and sharing that experience with our fellow hikers. We hike at a leisurely but purposeful pace and do not seek to finish the hike as fast as possible. All hikes are free for everyone. The hike schedule is subject to change and dependent on weather conditions. Registration is required. Please call 336-373-3741 to sign up or e-mail us with any questions.
    • March 2 at 1 pm Northeast Park: Various Trails Distance: 4 miles Approximate Time: 2 hours Type: Loops and Out & Back Just 14 miles from the heart of downtown Greensboro is Northeast Park, with 375 acres and miles of trails for us to explore. Dress warm and bring water. Meet at the Events Center parking lot. Northeast Park is located at 3421 Northeast Park Dr., Gibsonville. (Use 4010 High Rock Rd. for GPS purposes).

Arts & Other Activities

  • $4 Friday Fun Night: Greensboro Children’s Museum- On Fridays from 5-8 pm, all are admitted into the museum for just $4! Check out their website for current exhibits! www.gcmuseum.com
  • Storytime at Kathleen Clay Library: Stories, finger plays & short movies for ages 1-5 every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30am. Repeats on Tuesday at 1:30 for ages 3-5
  • Saturday Movie Matinee at Central Library: FREE. 219 N. Church Street. February 2nd, 2013 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Showing Gnomeo and Juliet (rated G).
  • QuitSmart Smoking Cessation Class Series: Guilford County Department of Public Health. One class per week for four weeks. No fees. High Point, 845-7654; Greensboro, 420-0933 or 641-4718.

Farmer's Markets

  • Greensboro Farmers Curb Market: Saturdays, 6 am-noon. Wednesdays 7am-2 pm (May-December) Features local N.C. produce, meats, cheeses and baked goods.
  • Piedmont Triad Farmer’s Market: Monday through Sunday (7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.). 2914 Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax, NC. Baked goods, locally grown fruits and veggies and crafts

Randolph County:

Art & Other Events

  • Randolph County Library Used Bookshop: All proceeds from the bookshop go to supplement the Asheboro library’s book budget. The shop is stocked with books, audio visuals and other items withdrawn from the library collection and from donations. Located at 226 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203. Open Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Health & Fitness Events

  • Chair Stretch Classes for Seniors: First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro, Mondays - 10:30 a.m., Tues & Thur - 10:30 a.m.. For information on the classes, contact Lisa Park at 336-626-1240
  • Group Running: Weekly Group Run - Every Saturday we meet at South Asheboro Middle School (523 West Walker Avenue) at 7:00 am for a group run. Groups run at different paces and distances. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Come out and join us. There is something for everyone. Don't feel like you have to be an accomplished runner to come out and join us. Week Day Group Run - Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday a group meets at South Asheboro Middle School (523 West Walker Avenue) at 5:30 am for a group run. ALL are welcome.
  • Fit Community Downtown Asheboro Fitness Walk Program: The Downtown Asheboro Fitness Walk program provides both marked paths and coordinated group walks to encourage Asheboro residents and visitors to develop active lifestyles. The program is sponsored in part by a grant from the NC Health & Wellness Trust Fund. Group Walks Mondays - Thursdays Meet at the Asheboro Downtown Farmers' Market - S. Church Street, Meeting time: 9:00 a.m., Walk for one hour - approximately three miles. For information on the group walks, contact Lisa Park at 336-626-1240 or [email protected]
  • Half-Mile Community Walking Path: Enjoy and test out the new community walking path in Asheboro! The path is brought to you by the Randolph Community Health Foundation and it is immediately fronting the YMCA on Highway 42 in Asheboro.
  • Pisgah Covered Bridge:  Explore this interesting structure, one of North Carolina’s two remaining historic covered bridges. Built in 1911 at a cost of $40, the bridge is 54 feet in length and crosses the West Fork Branch of the Little River within the Uwharrie National Forest.  A great spot for photography, picnics and nature walks along the surrounding quarter-mile walking trail.  Picnic tables and public parking available.  Take exit 49 from Hwy 220/Interstate 73/Interstate 74.

Rockingham County:

Arts & Other Events

  • Free Diabetes Classes at Annie Penn Hospital: Held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Dining Room A on the ground floor of Annie Penn Hospital. Various topics. No appointment needed. Call 951-4673 for details.
  • Skywarn Weather Spotter Class: The National Weather Service will be in Rockingham County on Thursdays, March 7th at the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Center Building at 150 NC Highway 65 in Reidsville at 7pm to conduct a free storm spotting and weather safety presentation. Anyone is welcome to attend.
  • City Limits Dance Night: Thursdays, 7:00-9:30 pm, Join in on Thursday nights at the Reidsville Events Center fot the City Limits Dance Night! See the members that made Greens Supper Club Famous! Admission $5.00
  • Book Sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Used Book Store, 103 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Presented by Friends of Western Rockingham Library. $10 memberships available. 427-4229.
  • Garden of Eden Senior Center: Corn Hole, every Thursday, 10:00 am; Dominos, every Thursday, 11:00 am, Bingo Bash, Monday, January 28, 9:00 am; Free dulcimer classes, Thursdays, 1:00 pm, beginning February 7. (627.1611)
  • Eden Historical Museum: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 656 Washington St., Eden. $1. Children younger than 12 free with paying adult. Open by appointment for groups of 10 or more. Call 623-0773. www.edenpreservation.org 
  • Music at the Barn: 7 p.m. Tuesdays 151 Gant Road, Eden. 706-2144. Boone Road Dance Night (Parks & Recreation)Come join us for a good time with The Bullet Band from 7-9:30 at the Boone Road Community Center (the CB Hut). All ages welcome! Come at 6 if you want to practice line dancing before the big show. Admission is $5 at the door. Concessions are sold. For more information, call or email Carla Huffman at 627-4711 or [email protected]. 
  • Boone Road Dance Night (Parks & Recreation):Come join us for a good time with The Bullet Band from 7-9:30 at the Boone Road Community Center (the CB Hut). All ages welcome! Come at 6 if you want to practice line dancing before the big show. Admission is $5 at the door. Concessions are sold. For more information, call or email Carla Huffman at 627-4711 or [email protected].
  • The Lord’s Pantry, Bridge Street, Eden – big selection of free clothing for men, women and children – Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. First 10 pieces of clothing per person free; additional clothing 50-cents-$1.00. Food Giveaway every Monday 8:00-11:00 am.

Health & Fitness Events

  • Morning Walking Groups: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8am-8:30am, Walk the track at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. Walk the track any time, but the walking group meets Mon, Wed, and Fri 8:00-8:30.
  • Seniors Exercise Groups: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:30-9:00, Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls, and hand held weight.
  • Zumba Fitness Session: Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9:15 a.m., CB Hut—606 Boone Road, Eden NC $3 per person. Call 336-549-9189 for details.
  • Rotary Lodge and Hinson Lake: Open to the public. 152 Hinson Lake Road, Rockingham, NC 28379, Hinson Lake is a lovely city park located within the city limits of Rockingham. There is almost 3 mile of walking trails looping around the lake under a shady canopy of trees. Kayak and canoe rental available. M-F 4pm-8pm Saturday 12pm-8pm Sunday- 1pm- 8pm
  • Free Clinic of Rockingham County/Cone Health – now open at 401 West Decatur Street, Madison. Open Monday, 1:00-5:00 pm. (walk- in’s) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday by appointment only.  Must have a family income (you or spouse working) and have no insurance.  Medicaid is dental only. Medical, dental and medication assistance. 315 South Main Street, Reidsville. (349.3220) 
  • GriefShare, designed to help persons grieving the loss of someone, meets every Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Madison, 1:30-3:00 pm.