Come join Lisa at these wonderful health and wellness events taking place right in our community (scroll down for the most recent events)!
JANUARY 2012
Monday, January 23rd, 6 PM ~ “Food and Mood”- a Cancer Support Community Program. A facinating look into how food impacts not just our bodies but our minds as well, facilitated by Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN. To register or for more information, contact the Cancer Support Community of Sussex County at 302-645-9150 or visit: http://www.wellnessdelaware.org/sussex.php. Free to those with cancer, undergoing treatment, survivors and their loved ones.
Saturday, January 28th, 10 AM until 2 PM. The Third Annual Pre-school and Activities Fair. The MOMS Club of Rehoboth Beach Area is hosting this can’t be missed event for local families. This year’s fair will be held at the Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN will be distributing kid-friendly/mom-approved recipes, a tasty treat, along with some helpful food and nutrition tips for busy families. For more information contact Melissa Clampitt at 302-945-8095 or via email at mclampitt15@hotmail.com. A free event.
FEBRUARY 2012
Saturday, February 4th, 8:00 AM. “Beach Power Clean Up!”. Join your friends, family, and members of our community for this first event hosted by “Gym 2 Gym”, a new fitness community organization formed through a partnership through The Body Shop Fitness Center in Rehoboth and Quest Fitness in Lewes. Meet at The Body Shop located on the corner of First and Wilmington Streets in the First Street Station, dress warmly and be ready to go on a fun beach walk/run led by trainers from The Body Shop and Quest. Follow-up this invigorating work-out with a beach clean-up immediately after! For more information on this event and Gym 2 Gym, “like” their Facebook page “Gym 2 Gym” or contact The Body Shop at 302-226-0920 or Quest Fitness at 302-644-7020. Tee-shirts available for those that participate! Email Adam Howard at adamtrainz@aol.com or Matthew Carter at questcarter@gmail.com with your shirt size and confirmation of your attendance.
Saturday, February 4th, 1:00 PM. “Run to the Plunge” 5K. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics. For more information and to register: http://plungede.org/festival/the-run.asp
Saturday, February 18th, 10:15 AM. “Back on Track” nutrition class, World Gym, Millsboro, DE.
Join Lisa at World Gym for this informative presentation that will teach you how to build a better breakfast, learn to love your packed lunch, get filled up with fiber, snack smart, and much, much more! To register or for more information visit World Gym: http://www.worldgym.com/index.php?page=localGym&gymId=1317
Thursday, February 23rd, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. “Dining with Diabetes, Desserts”. The first class in a series of three. Do you or a loved one live with diabetes? Are you confused about the condition, and wonder what types of foods you should be eating? Then this lively and informative program is for you. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will provide you with just the right information you need to manage or help a loved one manage this disease, and Kathleen Splane, MS will tempt your tastebuds with a selection of delicious and diabetic-friendly recipes for you to sample each night. Class size is limited and this program books up quickly! To register contact Kathleen Splane at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Dover, 302-730-4000. $45.00 for three sessions, payable in full before the first session.
MARCH 2012
Thursday, March 1st, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. “Dining with Diabetes, Main Dishes”. The second class in a series of three. Do you or a loved one live with diabetes? Are you confused about the condition, and wonder what types of foods you should be eating? Then this lively and informative program is for you. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will provide you with just the right information you need to manage or help a loved one manage this disease, and Kathleen Splane, MS will tempt your tastebuds with a selection of delicious and diabetic-friendly recipes for you to sample each night. Class size is limited and this program books up quickly! To register contact Kathleen Splane at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Dover, 302-730-4000. $45.00 for three sessions, payable in full before the first session.
Monday, March 5th, 6 PM. “Gluten Free for Me!” Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN and Chef Kris Etze, personal chef, team up for this interactive and fun class that is all about gluten-free eating. Participants will learn the difference between gluten-intolerance and celiac disease, why some individuals chose to follow a gluten-free lifestyle while not suffering from either, and how to shop and cook if following a gluten-free diet. Participants will receive lots of helpful handouts and take part in a hands-on cooking lesson with Chef Kris, as well as get to take their yummy dishes home with them. This is one of Chef Kris’ most popular classes! To register contact Chef Kris at 302.228.6125. Visit her website at www.abracadinner.com to see descriptions and additional topics. New classes are added regularly. $75.00 per participant.
Thursday, March 8th, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. “Dining with Diabetes, Sides”. The third and last class in a series of three. Do you or a loved one live with diabetes? Are you confused about the condition, and wonder what types of foods you should be eating? Then this lively and informative program is for you. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will provide you with just the right information you need to manage or help a loved one manage this disease, and Kathleen Splane, MS will tempt your tastebuds with a selection of delicious and diabetic-friendly recipes for you to sample each night. Class size is limited and this program books up quickly! To register contact Kathleen Splane at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Dover, 302-730-4000. $45.00 for three sessions, payable in full before the first session.
Saturday, March 10th, Shadow 10K, Shadow Trail Series, 6 PM. The first in a series of night runs through Cape Henlopen State Park. Race starts at Cape Henlopen State Park. For more information and to register: http://www.seashorestriders.com/content/shadow-10k-chsp-lewes-de-shadow-trail-series
Saturday, March 17th, 9 AM until 4 PM. Holistic Health Fair. Join Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, and other local health and wellness professionals for this popular health fair. Learn more about a variety of alternative health and wellness therapies that compliment conventional medicine, and how they can make a positive change in your emotional, physical and mental well-being. For more information, please contact Jaime at Midway Chiropractic at (302) 645-6681 or HHF@edendelmarva.org. A free event.
APRIL 2012
Monday, April 16th and Thursday, April 19th. Where Do Veggies Come From? Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will be facilitating a two day series of classes (three programs each day) teaching the children ages 2-4 at Kids Cottage about where our delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables come from – the ground, trees, plants, flowering bushes and vines, through an interactive storybook reading as well as written, visual and tactile activities designed to entertain, educate and stimulate! For more information contact Melissa Brittingham at Kids Cottage, 302-644-7690.
MAY 2012
Wednesday, May 9th, 6 PM ~ The Virtues of Going Veggie” – a Cancer Support Community Program. An introductory overview of the benefits of following a plant-based diet, the different types of vegetarianism, as well as dietary guidelines concerning protein, vitamins and minerals to ensure adequate nutrition, facilitated by Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN. FREE to those with cancer, undergoing treatment, survivors and their loved ones. To register or for more information, contact the Cancer Support Community of Sussex County at 302-645-9150 or visit: http://www.wellnessdelaware.org/sussex.php.
JUNE 2012
Sunday, June 17th, 9AM-12 Noon ~ “Fun and Fitness in the Park” – Quest Fitness will sponsor a day of fun and fitness on the park grounds and the canal which will include yoga, spinning, a park-to-park run, group fitness, kayaking and stand up paddling in the canal and Zumba. This event is FREE. Lisa will be there with some tasty and healthy snacks! For information call 302-644-0108.
Tuesday, June 19th, 6 PM ~ The Virtues of Going Veggie” – a Cancer Support Community Program. An introductory overview of the benefits of following a plant-based diet, the different types of vegetarianism, as well as dietary guidelines concerning protein, vitamins and minerals to ensure adequate nutrition, facilitated by Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN. FREE to those with cancer, undergoing treatment, survivors and their loved ones. To register or for more information, contact the Cancer Support Community of Sussex County at 302-645-9150 or visit: http://www.wellnessdelaware.org/sussex.php
JULY 2012
Sunday, July 29th, 2012, 7:30 AM ~ “15th Run for JJ” 5K Run and Walk. Come join Lisa and your beach community for a run or walk around downtown Rehoboth for a wonderful cause. For more information or to register: http://www.seashorestriders.com/content/15th-run-jj-5k-5k-walk
AUGUST 2012
Saturday, August 18th, 8 AM, “4th Run for the Paws” 5K . 100% of the proceeds to benefit the Delaware SPCA. The Starboard Bar and Restaurant hosts this fun race again this year, parking at Northbeach restaurant is FREE until 11AM. For more information or to register: http://www.seashorestriders.com/content/4th-spca-race-paws-5k-starboard-dewey-beach-de
SEPTEMBER 2012
Saturday, September 15th, 9:30 AM until 2:00 PM, “Women’s 2nd Annual Health Fair”, Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth, presented by Delmed Health and the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Join Lisa at this wonderful wellness event for women – FREE health screenings (bone density, clinical breast exams, eye exams, blood pressure checks, cholesterol, diabetes, dental, and facial skin screenings), presentations by local physicians, as well as an “Ask the Doctor” corner, Door Prizes, and more! For more information: http://www.delmedhealth.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=content.pageDetails&id=3278&typeID=190
OCTOBER 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012, 12 Noon. “2nd Annual Dewey Goes Pink” 5 K and Pink Party for Breast Cancer at the Starboard, Dewey Beach, DE. Join Lisa for this fun run to benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Performance tech tees, goodie bags, post race refreshments courtesy of the Starboard and Bethany Blues, live music and more! $20 race entry fee, $15 for non-runners. For more information and to register: http://www.races2run.com/2012/2012Details/10-2012details.htm#100612-Starboard.
Thursday, October 11th, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. “Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart, Desserts”. The first class in a series of three. Do you or a loved one live with heart disease? Are you confused about the condition, and wonder what types of foods you should be eating? Then this lively and informative program is for you. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will provide you with just the right information you need to manage or help a loved one manage this disease, and Kathleen Splane, MS will tempt your tastebuds with a selection of delicious and heart-friendly recipes for you to sample each night. Class size is limited and this program books up quickly! To register contact Kathleen Splane at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Dover, 302-730-4000. $45.00 for three sessions, payable in full before the first session.
Friday, October 12th, 1:30-2:00 PM. “Master Your Metabolism”~ a wellness presentation for breast cancer survivors and their loved ones. Are you a breast cancer survivor or do you know a special someone who is? Then come out to the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Breast Cancer Survivor Tea at the Seaford Library. Learn ways you can rev up your metabolism to lose those pounds you may have put on during treatment, gain more energy, and just feel great! For more information on this program and other wonderful events around the state visit: http://debreastcancer.org/events/event_info/550/2012-10-12/2012-10-12
Thursday, October 18th, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. “Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart, Main Dishes”. The second class in a series of three. Do you or a loved one live with heart disease? Are you confused about the condition, and wonder what types of foods you should be eating? Then this lively and informative program is for you. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will provide you with just the right information you need to manage or help a loved one manage this disease, and Kathleen Splane, MS will tempt your tastebuds with a selection of delicious and heart-friendly recipes for you to sample each night. Class size is limited and this program books up quickly! To register contact Kathleen Splane at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Dover, 302-730-4000. $45.00 for three sessions, payable in full before the first session.
Thursday, October 25th, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. “Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart, Sides”. The third class in a series of three. Do you or a loved one live with heart disease? Are you confused about the condition, and wonder what types of foods you should be eating? Then this lively and informative program is for you. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will provide you with just the right information you need to manage or help a loved one manage this disease, and Kathleen Splane, MS will tempt your tastebuds with a selection of delicious and heart-friendly recipes for you to sample each night. Class size is limited and this program books up quickly! To register contact Kathleen Splane at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Dover, 302-730-4000. $45.00 for three sessions, payable in full before the first session.
NOVEMBER 2012
Wednesday, November 7th, 6 PM ~ The Virtues of Going Veggie” – a Cancer Support Community Program. An introductory overview of the benefits of following a plant-based diet, the different types of vegetarianism, as well as dietary guidelines concerning protein, vitamins and minerals to ensure adequate nutrition, facilitated by Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN. FREE to those with cancer, undergoing treatment, survivors and their loved ones. To register or for more information, contact the Cancer Support Community of Sussex County at 302-645-9150 or visit: http://www.wellnessdelaware.org/sussex.php
DECEMBER 2012
Saturday, December 8th, 7 AM – Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon and Half-marathon. Join Lisa and friends for this fun and scenic race through downtown Rehoboth, surrounding neighborhoods, and the State Park! Start your training NOW and call Lisa to develop a nutrition plan that will fuel you appropriately throughout your training and beyond! For more information and to register visit: http://www.seashorestriders.com/content/rehoboth-beach-seashore-marathon-half-marathon
2013
JANUARY 2013
Wednesday, January 2nd, 10 AM, “Back on Track”, nutrition information session, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Bethany Beach, DE. Lisa will be sharing some great fitness and nutrition tips to start the New Year off right with the staff at Coldwell Banker. If you are interested in hosting a nutrition information session for your staff, contact Lisa today at 302-388-2856 or via email at lisa@idealnutritionandfitness.com.
Monday, January 7th and Thursday, January 10th, 9 AM til 11 AM – “Alphabet Soup – Loving and Learning about Fruit and Veggies from A to Z”. Lisa will be teaching the children at Kids’ Cottage in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, about different kinds of fruits and vegetables through a vareity of interactive activities. For more information about this program, or to inquire about Ideal Nutrition and Fitness children’s nutrition programs available, contact Lisa at 302-388-2856 or via email at lisa@idealnutritionandfitness.com.
Thursday, January 17th, 10 AM until 4PM, The Cancer Support Community of Delaware’s Cancer Survivor’s Conference, Atlantic Sands, Rehoboth Beach, DE. Join Lisa and other healthcare providers and specialty vendors at this wonderful event for cancer survivors and their loved ones. Lisa will also be featured as a guest speaker presenting on nutrition before, during, and after cancer treatment. For more information on the conference contact Jo Allegro at the Cancer Support Community, 302-645-9160.
Tuesday, Janaury 29th, 6PM, “Love those Lunches!” Parents! Are your little ones picky eaters? Are you stumped on what to pack them for lunch every day? Need some healthy ideas that your kids will love? Then you cannot afford to miss this infomative session with Lisa at the Kid’s Cottage in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more information and to register contact Missy Brittingham at Kid’s Cottage, 302-644-7690.
FEBRUARY 2013
Tuesdays, February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, 6PM until 7:15 PM, “Face the Fear, Lose the Fat!” A mindful eating program taught in a group setting facilitated by Lisa Harkins, RD. ******More info to come!
MARCH 2013
Thursday, March 7th, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. “Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart, Desserts”. The first class in a series of three. Do you or a loved one live with heart disease? Are you confused about the condition, and wonder what types of foods you should be eating? Then this lively and informative program is for you. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will provide you with just the right information you need to manage or help a loved one manage this disease, and Kathleen Splane, MS will tempt your tastebuds with a selection of delicious and diabetic-friendly recipes for you to sample each night. Class size is limited and this program books up quickly! To register contact Kathleen Splane at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Dover, 302-730-4000. $45.00 for three sessions, payable in full before the first session.
Thursday, March 14th, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. “Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart, Main Courses”. The second class in a series of three. Do you or a loved one live with heart disease? Are you confused about the condition, and wonder what types of foods you should be eating? Then this lively and informative program is for you. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will provide you with just the right information you need to manage or help a loved one manage this disease, and Kathleen Splane, MS will tempt your tastebuds with a selection of delicious and diabetic-friendly recipes for you to sample each night. Class size is limited and this program books up quickly! To register contact Kathleen Splane at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Dover, 302-730-4000. $45.00 for three sessions, payable in full before the first session.
Thursday, March 21st, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. “Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart, Sides”. The third class in a series of three. Do you or a loved one live with heart disease? Are you confused about the condition, and wonder what types of foods you should be eating? Then this lively and informative program is for you. Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, will provide you with just the right information you need to manage or help a loved one manage this disease, and Kathleen Splane, MS will tempt your tastebuds with a selection of delicious and diabetic-friendly recipes for you to sample each night. Class size is limited and this program books up quickly! To register contact Kathleen Splane at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Dover, 302-730-4000. $45.00 for three sessions, payable in full before the first session.
Wednesday, March 27th, 6PM PM. “Master Your Metabolism”~ a wellness presentation for cancer survivors and their loved ones. Are you a cancer survivor or do you know a special someone who is? Then come out to the Cancer Support Community at the Tunnel Center this evening to learn ways you can rev up your metabolism to lose those pounds you may have put on during treatment, gain more energy, or just feel great! FREE to those with cancer, undergoing treatment, survivors and their loved ones. To register or for more information, contact the Cancer Support Community of Sussex County at 302-645-9150 or visit: http://www.wellnessdelaware.org/calendar.php?site=Sussex
