RCS teams with health professionals to boost health, exercise and nutrition in families

October 4 event will feature a nutritionist, athletes, physician, Tai Kwan Do expert and more.

In RCS’ continuing effort to boost fitness and combat the growing epidemic of childhood obesity, the A.W. Becker Elementary School will host a Community Wellness Evening on October 4.

The event will run from 7-8 p.m. at the elementary school.

The preliminary list of speakers includes:

1.      Lisa Lambert a nutritionist from the New York State Health Department

2.      Lynn Horn, a nurse educator from the Epilepsy Foundation

3.      A representative of the YMCA Bethlehem branch

4.      An expert in Tai Kwan Do

5.      RCS Athletic Director Ron Racey

7.      A representative from the diabetes foundation

8.      Dr. Mike Looney

Information booths on healthy lifestyles, healthy snacks, crafts and raffles will fill-out the schedule of activities.

“This is a community-wide event featuring health and fitness demonstrations, as well as, health-related resources,” said teacher Janice Burriesci. “The entire community is encouraged to attend and learn new ways to live a healthier lifestyle.”