Walk-n-Talk Business and Community Networking
January 2, 2004
It was a cloudy yet warm and wonderful morning at the lake. Everyone was eager to take a step into a Healthier 2004. Walk-n-Talk meets every Friday morning. We welcome you to join us! Also, visit www.dallastrekkers.org for other fun, unique walks in the Dallas area.
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Pictured are the featured speakers, Dallas Trekkers Leadership, For the Love of the Lake Volunteers and people from the neighborhood. What a fun and interesting group of people!!
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Jon Lineberger, Student Recruitment Director of DBU, talks to the group about the importance of positive, healthy thoughts. |
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Kelly Cotton, Past Dallas Audobon President, describes the First Saturday Bird Walks at the Fish Hatchery. They beguin at 8 AM at the Winsted Parking Lot. See www.whiterock.org for more info. |
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John Ferguson, Regional Director Volkssport Walking , discusses the upcoming Get Fit Fair Jan 10 & 11 in Downtown Dallas... This event is free & open to the public, includiing an informative walk through downtown Dallas sponsored by the Dallas Trekkers. See www.dallastrekkers.org for more information.
FTLOTL Board Members Kevin & Shari Felton listen with interest.
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We welcome leashed dogs on all the walks. Pictured here is Macchie Felton, patiently waiting for the walk to begin. |
| This dog is anxious to hit the trail, while Mike and Kimberly are listening to one of the featured speakers. Each Friday has a different theme, Kimberly is the 2nd Friday Leader and focuses on Nutrition & Exercise. She is the author of The Healthy Lifestyles Program and brings a healthy recipe along with an exercise move to make you healthier. |
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Walk-n-Talk Business and Community Networking
December 5, 2003
It was a cold December morning, yet we learned a lot from our featured guests and , as usual, enjoyed a walk at the lake. Our featured guests are pictured below. On the left is Hugh Brooks of Friends of the Farm. Hugh is working hard with the Dallas Trekkers to make Samuel Farm in Mesquite a beautiful, educational area with hiking trails for you and your family... Anticipated opening is Summer 2004.
Pictured on the right is Ruben Rodarte of Cooper Instititute. Ruben is involved in recruiting participants in exercise studies funded by the National Institiute of Health. Currently, Ruben is looking for inactive, non-diabetic, post- menopausal women 45-60 to participate in a supervised exercise study at the Cooper Clinic. If you meet the study criteria, what a great step toward a healthier life!
Walk-n-Talk Business and Community Networking
November 7, 2003
Rained out! A better day to stay at the office than walk at the lake. Thanks to Photographer extraordinaire Doug Kerr for standing in the rain to take these pictures...
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Janet Smith, White Rock Marathon Course Guide Coordinator & Leslie Casey. Janet is holding up a map of the marathon route... and needs more volunteers to be course guides...Lots of fun... call the LakeLine at 972.622. 7283 to get involved! |
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Janet & Leslie join John Ferguson, Regional Director Volkssport Walking. John is involved in many outdoor walks; see www.dallastrekkers.org for info and downloadable brochures. This is a great way to spend some quality time with your family and friends. |
Walk-n-Talk Stroller Brigade
October 17, 2003
Dr. Baby Proofer (Thom Golden, RN, BSN) was the featured guest for the Stroller Brigade Kick Off. According to the Texas Department of Health. INJURY is the biggest killler of our Children. Dr Baby Proofer, an experienced emergency room nurse has had first hand experience with the many PREVENTABLE tragedies he has seen in infants and children in the Emergency Room Setting. Dr Baby Proofer offers in home safety evaluations and car seat safety checks. Remember....a car seat alone does not make your child safe. Is your child's car seat correctly installed? Dr Baby Proofers' experience, education and passion for child safety should be considered a Necessity for the safety of our children.
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Walkers gather around Dr Baby Proofer. |
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Dr Baby Proofer, Thomas Golden, and Alicia McLean -Alvarez , owner Caminos de Salud & Walking Leader for the Stroller Brigade. Each is holding handouts including a list of BABY PROOFING BASICS. Thanks for the tips!! |
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Two of the moms with their little ones. These moms stay busy with their kids and own businesses...
Jennifer is an Licensed Accupuncturist and Monica specializes in infant and mother massage.
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We walk every Friday morning...And everyone is welcome to join... and you may bring your dog. This is Lisa King with her new dog, Kirby... |
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And Moms, you are welcome to join us without the kids...And simply enjoy the walking, talking and the lake.
Cost of a sitter??-Girl Talk priceless.
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Walk-n-Talk Business and Community Networking
October 3, 2003
Featuring Susan Richey
Dallas County Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences
www.wellnessinthecitytamu.edu
Ms. Richey oversees many programs improving the health of Dallas County. These programs include: Walk Across Texas, a free walking program to motivate people to increase their levels of physical activitiy, Quarterly Healthy Cooking Schools; Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes, an educational program for people with Type II diabetes; and Wellness in the City Master Volunteers, volunteers receive 30 hours of education in nutrition and in return implement educational programs that teach Dallas about Health Living.
Ms Richey will be offering a Healthy Education Class in the White Rock Lake area in December at the offices of CPR Training & More...
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Special Guest Susan Richey (center), is joined by Leslie Casey, owner CPR Training & More...and walk leader, and Alicia Alvarez McLean, co- leader and owner of Caminos des Salud. |
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How many people do you recognize?
We all made good business contacts along with enjoying a beautiful morning at the lake...
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This is some of the group stretching at beautiful Sunset Bay...
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Introducing Kimberly Nelson, fitness expert and author of The Healthy Lifestyles Program. Join us Oct 22 at CPR Training & More...for a Book signing, weight loss tips, pedometer and importance of 10,000 Steps per Day.. |
Walk-n-Talk Business Networking Kickoff
September 5, 2003
The First Friday Walk-n-Talk Business Networking Event Kick -Off was held on a gorgeous morning at Winfrey Point with the Dallas Skyline in the background. The event was kicked-off with supporting comments from Councilman Gary Griffith, Dallas NE Chamber President Don Wilson, Hispanic Chamber President Arturo Violante and Southwest Regional Director of Volkssport Walking, John Ferguson.
The event received much media attention including Channel 39 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. news, Dallas Morning News Pulse Magazine Photographer for a future story, and James Bone of Nurses' Lounge Magazine. Many pictures were taken and hopefully will be seen in our local White Rocker Newspaper and our neighborhood magazine, The Advocate. Please join the next month's Walk-n-Talk Business Networking Friday, October 3, at the Winfrey Point Parking Lot at 8:30 a.m. Walk-n-Talk and let your business grow!!
Walks every Friday Morning....
- 1st Friday Business and Community Networking- Bring your Business Card
- 3rd Friday Stroller Brigade - Bring the little ones.
- more info here
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Talking begins before the walking.
Here Pete Zapffe of Coldwell Banker signs in with the Dallas Trekkers. Daleen Maxwell, Shaklee Distributor and For the Love of the Lake board member, eagerly awaits her turn.
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How many people do you recognize?
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The Leaders....(left to right)
Don Wilson, Pres of Dallas NE Dallas Chamber; Harlan Nevin, MD, Medicine Associates, East Dallas Office, and Chamber Focus on Health Committee Chair; John Ferguson, SW Regional Director of Volkssport Walking & VP Dallas Trekkers; Arturo Violante, President, Hispanic Chamber; Gary Griffith, Councilperson Dallas City Hall; Leslie Casey, Leader, Friday Walks and owner, CPR Traing & More...; Alicia Mclean-Alvarez, Co -Leader Friday Walks and Owner, Caminos des Salud.
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Alicia Alvarez -Mclean, Co- Leader Friday Morning Walks and owner, Caminos des Salud, interviews with Channel 39 News...
You Go Girl!!
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Stepping Up to Better Health...
Physicians and Nurses from Parkland Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, Doctors' Hospital , and Pharmacy Compunding Specialties with the Trekkers leadership and Hispanic & Dallas NE Chamber Presidents.
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Getting the Neighborhood Involved...
Board Members from Little Forest Hills welcome the opportunity to enjoy the lake...
Mike Schmitt of ReMAX Realty, Lynn Reagan, & Syl Williams.
Leslie will be happy to speak to your homeowners' association about the White Rock Lake walks, the Dallas Trekkers and the benefits of walking and 10K-A-Day programs.
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City Hall gets involved...
Dallas City Councilman Gary Griffith addresses the walkers about the upcoming Healthier Northeast Dallas Initiative..and the beauty of the lake.
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Buenos diaz!
Hispanic Chamber President Arturo Violante addresses the walkers and encourages everyone to get moving!
In the background are Parkland Physicians, a Presbyterian Physician and the Executive Director of Mission East Dallas, all serving the community health needs of Northeast Dallas.
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