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Time. We never seem to have enough, but 2024 is gifting us an extra day! Lack of time is often the reason people use for not getting enough life-giving, health-improving physical activity. The scientific evidence continues to grow — moving our bodies is essential to both our physical and our mental health. Physical activity continues to be one of the best barometers for physical health and movement is key in reducing stress and improving our mental health. We are ALL athletes and ALL made to move!
While the Platte River Fitness Series is centered on events that promote walking and running with a triathlon in the mix for good measure, we value all forms of movement. We are offering a challenge to get you through the cold, dark months of January and February, based on the recommended amount of time we should spend each week moving our bodies. You will choose your time challenge and report your minutes EACH WEEK to platteriverfitness@gmail.com. Weekly reporting will help keep you motivated and accountable.
You are free to choose your activity, including those that aren’t always easy to measure in miles — BUT, the intensity level must be moderate to vigorous. On a scale where 0 is sitting and 10 is the highest level of exercise you could handle, you should only count exercise that rates at least a 5 or 6 for perceived exertion. As with prior virtual challenges, this is purely on the honor system, which means YOU helping YOU!
Counting exercise vigorous enough to keep your heart pumping faster than normal and your breathing harder than normal is the key to achieving health benefits. Walk, run, swim, bike, dance, do aerobic classes (both on the land and in the water!), yoga, rowing, cardio machines — all great ways to make your minutes count and add life to your years. All registrants who meet their challenge will receive a custom t-shirt and medal at the end.
SMART Recovery meetings every Thursday at 7:30 PM in the shelter dining room.
SMART Recovery is a fresh approach to addiction recovery, a transformative method of moving from substance addiction and/or negative and harmful behaviors to a life of positive self-regard and willingness to change.
In our mutual support meetings, offered in-person or online, we learn practical skills, design and implement our own recovery plan, and create a more balanced, purposeful, fulfilling and meaningful life.
SMART was created for people seeking a self-empowering way to overcome addictive problems. SMART provides an accessible method of recovery, one grounded in science and proven by more than a quarter-century of experience teaching practical tools that encourage lasting change.
Come learn about big feelings with Tucker Turtle at Story Time.
Story Time focuses on the practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing with songs, stories, rhymes and sensory play. This program runs approximately 30 minutes and is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Come learn about big feelings with Tucker Turtle at Story Time.
Story Time focuses on the practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing with songs, stories, rhymes and sensory play. This program runs approximately 30 minutes and is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
The Salvation Army- NASP invites school age kids to come and join them. NASP is the national archery school program. They meet at The Salvation Army on Tuesday's from 6 to 7:30pm
Come in the women's Resource Center and see how you can take home this lovable Giant Giraffe! Drawing will be February 14th 2024
Seeking Safety is a drop-in group to help people with PTSD, a history of trauma and /or a history of substance use/dependence attain safety. Adults 19 years of age and older can attend.
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused curriculum designed to help people attain safety from PTSD and/or substance use. It is also helpful for those with a history of trauma but without a PTSD diagnosis. Safety is the overarching goal, with emphasis on helping people achieve safety in their relationships, thinking, behavior and emotions. There are a total of 25 different topics that can be attended in any order, as few or as many times as a person finds helpful.
Book Babies In-Person
This program runs 20 minutes and focuses on caregiver-child interaction for children under 3 with songs, movement, stories and more.
10:00am- 10:20am
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10:30am-10:50am
Registration $70.00 per player / players born in 2009-2019 are eligible to play
Each basic category of animal has its own unique way of smelling. Science shows that most animals have a sense of smell, but the organ they use to smell can vary widely across the animal kingdom. A Turkey Vulture smelling looks incredibly different than a coyote smelling. In this Science Of episode, we will focus on what it actually means to “smell” and what that looks like in birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Why do animals need to smell, and what are they communicating to each other by doing this? Don’t miss this episode as we break down many different smells and how animals do it.
This is a FREE event, however, registration is required to attend this virtual event. Please use this link to register: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/…/tJErcuiopz0uHtEX5XO…
Please contact monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov for more information or questions. You can also check out the events on the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar.
At Ease - Peer support is rooted in hope & connection through empowering and empathetic relationships between those with similar and shared life experiences.
This presentation is via join. Please register at the link below to receive the Zoom link.
SMART Recovery meetings every Thursday at 7:30 PM in the shelter dining room.
SMART Recovery is a fresh approach to addiction recovery, a transformative method of moving from substance addiction and/or negative and harmful behaviors to a life of positive self-regard and willingness to change.
In our mutual support meetings, offered in-person or online, we learn practical skills, design and implement our own recovery plan, and create a more balanced, purposeful, fulfilling and meaningful life.
SMART was created for people seeking a self-empowering way to overcome addictive problems. SMART provides an accessible method of recovery, one grounded in science and proven by more than a quarter-century of experience teaching practical tools that encourage lasting change.
Our monthly Bingo Blast will be the Last Friday of each month 4-5pm. Join us at the NP Public Library for a few games of bingo to have fun and win some prizes! Come and go as you please to this free event with no registration required.
Free Community Based Programs for Youth k-6th Grade
Supporting those who have loss ; due to suicide. Any and everyone welcome, those that have lost children etc.
Story Time focuses on the practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing with songs, stories, rhymes and sensory play. This program runs approximately 30 minutes and is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Story Time focuses on the practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing with songs, stories, rhymes and sensory play. This program runs approximately 30 minutes and is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
The Salvation Army- NASP invites school age kids to come and join them. NASP is the national archery school program. They meet at The Salvation Army on Tuesday's from 6 to 7:30pm
Seeking Safety is a drop-in group to help people with PTSD, a history of trauma and /or a history of substance use/dependence attain safety. Adults 19 years of age and older can attend.
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused curriculum designed to help people attain safety from PTSD and/or substance use. It is also helpful for those with a history of trauma but without a PTSD diagnosis. Safety is the overarching goal, with emphasis on helping people achieve safety in their relationships, thinking, behavior and emotions. There are a total of 25 different topics that can be attended in any order, as few or as many times as a person finds helpful.
Book Babies In-Person
This program runs 20 minutes and focuses on caregiver-child interaction for children under 3 with songs, movement, stories and more.
10:00am- 10:20am
&
10:30am-10:50am
