Courtney McKaig 263-5393 / cccmckaig@hotmail.com

Red Ribbon Dance This event was hosted by VKAT (Vermont Kids Against Tobacco) and WRAPP. Special thanks to our chaperones WRAPP members Gary Cross, Jen Kehoe, VKAT Coordinator Kelly Selmer and Mario Bevaqua as well as our decoration crew Heather and Jessica Selmer. Fifty seven kids from 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade got their groove on at this substance free event.

Afternoon Walks 4pm at WES Anyone can join in.Head up Quarry Road on Mon/Wed /Fri or down Maple Street on Tue/ Thurs. with a group of the elementary school staff. You can call the school in advance to verify a group is heading out or take the lead with whoever can make it. A quick way to jumpstart the rest of your evening.

Nordic Walk Available All ages, all abilities. This type of walking utilizes poles, similar to ski poles, to create a total body work out. Some benefits of Nordic Walking are it helps burn more calories, reduces impact stress to your knees and lower joints, increases balance and stability on uneven terrain, and improved posture. Please contact BJ Esty (daytime 263-9224, nights 263-9651) to get introduced to this great work out. WRAPP wil be purchasing poles for community use.

“Smoke Free Zone” for all children. I completed visits to all the child care programs in the town and rpovided information & water bottles to the WES & WMS students emphisizing the importance of creating a smoke free zone in the home and car for all children. If you’d like more information about ending your relationship with tobacco please call the Mount Ascutney Hospital “Be Tobacco Free” Program (674-7089), which offeres a variety of programs and Nicotine Replacement Therapies that can be tailored to your needs.

Please keep in mind Quitting takes Practice, give it a try.

I have really appreciated all the feedback and suggestions regarding WRAPP Actitivies. I strongly encourage interested community members to join us at ournext

WRAPP meeting on Monday, November 19 at 6:30 at the elementary school. Come learn about the positive strides we are making as well as help us address concerns in your community. We need your input to create a strong, healthy Weathersfield.

Please fill out our Walking Survey (Word Document)