Cultivate healthy mountain living in Teller County.

Promote a culture of healthy environments and support positive lifestyle choices through programs and services that address obesity, tobacco, nutrition, physical activity, diabetes and asthma.

February 2008: word doc / pdf


Step It Up Program!


May 2008 Step it Up! Winners are:

    Elise Tiedt
    Kathy Eans
    Susi Byrne
    Constance Loyd
    Nancy Lindenmier

Flat 14ers Club


Teller County Healthy Scools Summit: Friday - August 1, 2008

Free Fitness Hikes at Mueller State Park!

Volunteer Naturalist Nancy Remmler leads two sessions of free fitness hikes at Mueller State Park starting this Saturday, May 17th. The hikes consist of two 6-week sessions and will all start at 9am meeting at the visitor center auditorium. There will be a very brief presentation before the hike of the day outlining what techniques and trails will be covered in that session. The tips will cover various hiking techniques/equipment, what to bring in your pack for a day hike or for a longer backpacking trip, strengthening exercises that can be done while training for a big hike and also some info on park history and different points of interest on the trail during rest stops.

Scheduled Dates:

Session 1: (all Saturdays)
May 17, 24, June 14, 21, 28, July 5

Session 2: (all Saturdays)
July 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, & 23

Check out Nancy’s blog www.nremmler.blogspot.com for more information!


Free Tai Chi Classes Near You!

Every Monday:

  • 9AM: Florissant Library, Beginners, Call Pam Powers 748-3378
  • 10AM: Florissant Library, Advanced
  • 11AM: Florissant Library, Sun Style 73 form

    Every Tuesday:

  • Cripple Creek, Centennial Building, Call Vicki Caldwell 686-7931
  • 12-12:45AM: Woodland Park, Department of Social Services (Cobblestone Bldg) Call Joyce Shinault, 686-5412

    Every Wednesday:

  • 10AM: Florissant, Four Mile Fire Department, Beginners, Call Meridel Gatterman 689-5861

    Every Thursday:

  • 9-10:30AM: Woodland Park, Senior Center, Call Karen Muntzert 687-6416
  • 5:30-6:15PM: Woodland Park Library, Joyce Shinault, 686-5412

    Every Friday:

  • 9-10AM: Woodland Park Library, Call Penny Brandt, 687-1848
  • 10-11AM: Woodland Park Library (Sun Style 73 form), Call Penny Brandt 687-1848

    If you have questions about the above classes please contact: Karen Muntzert at (719) 687-6416.

    OTHER CLASSES:

    Tuesdays:

  • June 10 - July 29, 12-1 pm; Cripple Creek PEP - Personal Weight & Energy Management
  • July 22 - August 8, 5:30-7:30 pm; Woodland Park - Dining with Diabetes
  • August 5, 5:30-6:30 pm; Cripple Creek - Eat Well/Stay Active
  • September 2, 5:30-6:30 pm; Woodland Park - Eat Well/Stay Active

    Wednesdays:

  • June 25, 5:30-6:30 pm; Florissant - Eat Well/Stay Active
  • July 9, 5-7 pm; Cripple Creek - Small Changes Make a Big Difference - Preventing Type II Diabetes

    If you have questions about the above classes please contact: Josette Montes at (719) 687-6416.