From Deseret News archives:
Health day planner
Tanger Outlet Center in Park City is selling its 25 percent Pink Cards, which offer a 25 percent discount at participating outlet stores, for $1. The proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Great West Division and the battle against breast cancer. Tanger will also donate 10 percent of the value of all gift cards purchased, which are also available online at www.tangeroutlet.com.
Sept. 24-28
The AgeWell Center, a personal training facility that targets fitness for older adults, is offering free lectures this week at the center, 2670 S. 2000 East, from 1 till 2 p.m. Monday's will feature Dr. Amanda Lund from the University of Utah on memory skills. Tuesday, Pamela Bys, registered nurse, will discuss wellness and acupuncture. Wednesday, Whitney Meier, physical therapist from the U. Orthopedic Center, will discuss hip and knee replacements. Thursday brings out Todd Cameron, a naturopathic doctor, on nutrition, hormones and aging. The session Friday features Dr. Mark Foote, an Intermountain Healthcare psychiatrist, on sleep and health.
Sept. 26
Salt Lake County will host the Fitwell Recreation Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 S. State. There will be over 70 vendors with fitness, wellness and recreation information, free health screenings and more. The fair is free and open to the public. The fair is held in conjunction with other events occurring in Wasatch Front communities to help combat obesity and promote family wellness (www.recreation.slco.org).
Sept. 29
CPR and First Aid Family Extravaganza, 9 a.m. to noon, Utah Emergency Medical Training Council, 7677 S. Maple Street (60 West), Midvale, includes, drawings, short demonstrations and light refreshments (562-2663).
Sept. 29
The 11th Annual Buddy Walk and 5K Run to benefit the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation, Salt Lake/Tooele County Chapter, at 11235 S. Riverfront Pkwy. Registration for the 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the run begins at 8 a.m. Registration for the Buddy Walk starts at 9:30 a.m., with two walks, at 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person or $25 for a family of four; each additional child costs $5. Participation is free for individuals with Down syndrome. All participants will receive lunch and a free T-shirt. The first 50 children registered for the Buddy Walk will receive a free DVD from Feature Films for Families. Money raised benefits foundation programs (www.udsf.org).
Sept. 29
