Since the new Web site has gone up, the Health and Wellness Center participation rate for activities and classes has risen, says Patricia Cerone, Team Hill's Health and Wellness Specialist.
All base personnel who have access to the Hill Air Force Base Web site at www.hill.af.mil can click on the Health and Wellness Center logo in the center of the Web site, scroll down, and review three months of HAWC calendars, events, activities, and classes. Also included are links for the HAWC tri-fold Brochure, Air Force Materiel Command Civilian Wellness base policy letter and fitness approval form for federal employees, AFMC Wellness Web site, and the People Helping People Web site for Team Hill's military Unit Fitness Program monitors.
From the HAWC Web site, click on the AFMC Wellness Web site, take the assessment, print your certificate, and come to the HAWC to receive a free gift.
Future additions to the Web site will include a Nutrition and Fitness section which will host a variety of topics on nutrition such as 10 on-the-go breakfasts and fitness articles such as ski/snowboarding conditioning classes.
The HAWC coordinates events that fall within the Air ForceSSRqs monthly observances and also has its own activities throughout the year. Some of the upcoming events are:
SBltSEnSFreeze the Gain SFlb(Nov. 9-Jan. 8) is a holiday weight maintenance program to help you maintain your weight through the holiday season. Grab a partner and sign up. Weigh-ins run from Nov. 2-10 and final weigh out is Jan. 11-15. The more classes you attend during the Freeze the Gain event the more chances you will have to win drawings for prizes.
SBltSEnSThe Great American Smoke-Out (Nov. 19) is a way to challenge yourself to quit smoking for 24 hours. Take it one step further and quit for good by signing up for the HAWCSSRqs November tobacco cessation class series which will meet one hour weekly for four weeks. Tickets will be given out for each class you attend for a drawing for a free turkey. The drawing will be held at the end of each class. Call the HAWC at (801) 777-1215 to sign up.
SBltSEnSThe Fitness Center and the HAWC are hosting the Fit at 50 and Beyond lunch and learn class, a six-week series (Feb. 9-March 18). This series is geared towards those who are 50 years old and older. Classes will include an introduction to fitness and healthy lifestyle, nutrition, flexibility and strength, a walk in the park, and a luncheon and awards ceremony. YouSSRqll have a choice to start your six-week series on a Tuesday or Thursday. Classes are held from 11 a.m.-noon. Call the HAWC at (801) 777-1215 to sign up. Federal employees will need to have a physical fitness form signed by their provider to participate in this series. Please bring a copy of this form to the first class. The form can be found on the HAWC website under AFMC civilian wellness base policy letter.
Upon supervisorSSRqs approval, Team Hill's federal employees can use up to three hours of LX leave for health and wellness classes. For further information view the AFMC Civilian Wellness base policy letter on the Health and Wellness Web site.
The HAWC continually partners with the Fitness Center, the Civilian Health Promotions Service and Team HillSSRqs helping agencies to boost wellness, prevention and promotion towards a healthy lifestyle for all of Team Hill personnel.
For further information contact the HAWC at (801) 777-1215.
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