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 GUILDERLAND’S
HOOKED ON HEALTH
PARENT & CHILD WELLNESS FAIR
Presented by Guilderland
Central School District Hooked On Health Committee &
Physical Education Department, Town of Guilderland Parks And
Recreation Department, American Medical Society of Albany,
American Academy of Pediatrics of Albany, and Capital Care
Associates
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Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
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Place: Guilderland High School, 8 School
Road, Guilderland Center
Please join the Guilderland Central School
District for an exciting evening of fun as we present the
first Hooked on Health Parent & Child Wellness
Fair! Children of all ages will enjoy this free
event open to all Guilderland students, grades K-12, and
their families. (Please note: Kindergarten through
eighth grade students must be accompanied by an adult)
Try
out numerous games, dance, sports, and activities
sponsored by each Guilderland school athletic department!
Learn more about scheduled activities.
Medical
and health informational sessions led by prominent
Albany-area doctors and health experts on topics such as
childhood obesity, depression, skin care, orthopedic
injuries, allergies, Internet safety, and
optimal athletic
performance through nutrition. View our
list of guest speakers/topics.
Over
40 vendors will be on hand showcasing music, food &
cooking demonstrations, sports & wellness demonstrations,
activities for kids, and promotional items related to health
and wellness! View our vendor list.
Read more! (PDF*)
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Fitness Activities for the
entire family |
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Time |
Activity A |
Activity B |
| 6 - 6:30 p.m. |
Jump Rope
Hosted by: Westmere Elementary School
Location: LGI Room |
Adventure
Activities
Hosted by: Guilderland High School
Location: East Gym |
| 6:30 - 7 p.m. |
Traditional Dance
Hosted by: Altamont Elementary School
Location: LGI Room |
Adventure
Activities
Hosted by: Guilderland High School
Location: East Gym |
| 7 - 7:30 p.m. |
Educational Karate Program
Hosted by: Pine Bush Elementary School
Location: LGI Room |
Circus Arts
Hosted by: Guilderland Elementary School
location: East Gym |
| 7:30 - 8 p.m. |
Dance Dance
Revolution
Hosted by: Lynnwood Elementary School
Location: LGI Room |
Basketball
Hosted by: Farnsworth Middle School
Location: East Gym
OR
Yoga
Hosted by: Farnsworth Middle School
Location: Wrestling Room |
| 8 - 8:30 p.m. |
Dance
Hosted by: Guilderland High School
Location: LGI Room |
Strength &
Conditioning
Hosted by: Guilderland High School
Location: Weight Room |
Don't miss these ongoing activities:
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Special Exhibits & Events |
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Time |
Event |
Location |
| 6:20 - 7:20 p.m. |
Battle of the Bands |
Auditorium |
6:30 p.m.;
7 p.m.; and
7:30 p.m. |
Cooking Demonstration:
NYS Beef Industry Council, Inc. |
New Cafeteria |
| 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
GHS Musical Groups |
Various locations |
| 7:30 p.m. |
High School Dance Squad |
New Cafeteria |
Plus, you'll be able to visit with "Rowdy"
the River Rat, the FMS RoadRunner, the GHS Dutchman, talking
apples and walking bananas throughout the entire evening!
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Guest Speakers |
Hooked on Health
Parent & Child Wellness Fair is pleased to offer the
following 20-minute sessions to parents and
caregivers. All presentations will be held in the
library classrooms. Childcare is available during each
session in the GHS Library.
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Time |
Speaker/Topic |
| 6 - 6:20 p.m. |
Dr. Judith
Mysliborski,
"The Truth About Acne, Warts, MRSA, Ticks,
Poison Ivy & Tanning Booths" |
| 6 - 6:20 p.m. |
Dr. Nasrene
Yadegari-Lewis,
"For Mothers, Fathers and Daughters ... You Can Be
One Less! HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer" |
| 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. |
Dr. Shankar Das,
"Sports Related Injuries and Prevention" |
| 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. |
Dr. Darin
Price,
"The Teenage Check-up: What Goes On Behind
Closed Doors" |
| 7 - 7:20 p.m. |
Dr. Michael Morin,
"Television Advertising and Kids' Health" |
| 7 - 7:20 p.m. |
Dr. Peter
Maggiore,
"Bad Bugs - What To Do To Prevent Them" (MRSA,
Vaccines, HIV, STDs, etc...) |
| 7:30 - 7:50 p.m. |
Ms. Lisa Lambert,
MS, RD, CDN, CDE
"Better Food Choices For A Bright Future" |
| 7:30 - 7:50 p.m. |
Mr. Robert Oates,
retired GHS physical education teacher, coach, RFL
"Enhancing Athletic Performance Through
Nutrition" |
| 8 - 8:20 p.m. |
Officer Brian Forte,
Guilderland Police Department
"Internet Safety & Your Children" |
| 8 - 8:20 p.m. |
Dr. Scott Osur,
"Food Allergy: Fact or Fiction?" |
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Vendor
List |
The following community resources, businesses and
representatives will be available from 6 to 8:30
p.m. in the GHS Main Gym to answer all of your
health and wellness questions.
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Adirondack Sports & Fitness
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Albany Running Exchange
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American Diary Association
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American Heart Association
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Bender Rehabilitation Center
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BFS Restaurant
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Breakaway Sports
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Capital Board and Bike
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CapitalCare Medical Group
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CDPHP - Radio Disney Move It
Program
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Certified Allergy Consultants
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Choices 301
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Curves
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Different Drummers kitchen
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Eastern Mountain Sports
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Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature
Center
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Family Health & Sports
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Fleet Feet Sports of America
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G.R.A.B. (Guilderland Rock
Adventure Barn)
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Gold's Gym
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Guilderland Center Fire
Station
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Guilderland Martial Arts
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Guilderland Police Department
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Guilderland YMCA
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Hannaford Store 393
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Hiawatha Trails
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Indian Ladder, Inc.
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Internet Fraud/LawHelp
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Legal Aid Society of
Northeastern New York, Inc.
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Massage Therapist
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Monograms Plus
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Nutrition & Fitness for a
Healthy New York
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New York Beef Industry
Council, Inc.
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New York State Department of
Health
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New York State Education
Department
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Price Chopper
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Schoharie Valley Farms - The
Carrot Barn
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Simply Fit
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Sportime at Schenectady
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Tawasentha Summer Program
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Town 'n Country Lanes
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Town of Guilderland
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Union College Crew Team
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Whispering Pines Golf Course
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For more information on the Hooked on
Health Parent & Child Wellness Fair, please contact Regan
Johnson, Assistant Athletic Director at Farnsworth Middle
School, at (518) 456-6010, ext. 3033.
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