Stride Into Wellness: Festival Brings Fitness and Fun for the Community

Stride Into Wellness: Festival Brings Fitness and Fun for the Community
 
October 28, 2024, Blue Bell, Pa. — Mark your calendars, lace up your sneakers and enjoy a morning of health and wellness activities as the partnership of Blue Bell Rotary Club,  Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) and Whitpain Township Parks & Recreation, host the Stride and Thrive 5/10K and Wellness Fest on Saturday, Nov. 15.
 
Held at MCCC’s Health Sciences Center, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, this family-friendly event promises activities for all ages, whether you’re a seasoned runner, casual walker or interested in learning more about wellness to improve your overall health and well-being.
 
Festivities will kick off with the 5K/10K races at 7:30 a.m. followed by a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic route that winds through the surrounding area and ends at MCCC’s campus. To register for either 5K or 10K run, visit https://runtheday.com/register/detail/5k10k-otb-blue-bell-rotary-club/. There is no registration fee for 1-mile walkers.
 
The entire community is invited to the free Wellness Fest inside the Health Sciences Center from 9 a.m. to noon. This walk-in event does not require any registration—feel free to stop in at your convenience. It will be a fun environment with a wide variety of activities, services and information for all ages. The Wellness Fest is a wonderful way to focus on your health and well-being. Here is a sample of what our dozens of providers will offer:
 

• Art Therapy
• Hearing Tests
• Balance screenings
• Chiropractic tips
• Dental hygiene expertise
• Therapeutic Nutrition
• Fitness activities/classes for kids
• Free COVID-19 and flu vaccines from Skippack Pharmacy (on-site)
• Chair massages
• Functional Medicine
• Eye exams
• Progressive Relaxation
• Running tips
• Skin cancer screening
• Sustainability in your home
• Yoga
• Acupuncture

 
Proceeds from the event sponsors will benefit two significant causes: Whitpain Township’s new nature-based accessible playground and MCCC students in need. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To promote your business while supporting great causes, or to answer your questions, get in touch with the event chair Wendy Axelrod at info@BlueBellStrideandThrive.com.
 
 
About Blue Bell Rotary Club
The Blue Bell Rotary Club provides service to others both locally and globally, supports a wide variety of youth programs and advances understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Members meet weekly at Montgomery County Community College in College Hall, Room 144/148, Blue Bell. For more information, visit www.bluebellrotary.org.
 
About Montgomery County Community College 
Since 1964, Montgomery County Community College has been transforming lives and communities to meet the evolving educational needs of Montgomery County. The College’s comprehensive curriculum includes more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as customized workforce training and certifications. Students enjoy the flexibility of learning at the College’s thriving campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown, as well as through its online learning platform. 
 
As a recipient of the Achieving the Dream Leah Meyer Austin Alumni Award, MCCC is nationally recognized for its efforts to remove barriers to access, improve learning outcomes, and increase completion for all students. The College also is honored nationally for its commitment to mental health and well-being, its designation as a Military Friendly Top 10 School for student veterans and spouses, and its strong focus on student civic engagement. For nine years, MCCC has been named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for its commitment to diversity through inclusive learning and work environments, student and staff recruitment and retention practices, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.mc3.edu.
 
About Whitpain Township Parks and Recreation
Whitpain Township Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing a variety of quality programs which capture the interest of township residents of all ages. With every passing year we make every attempt to introduce programs which meet the educational, social and recreational needs of our patrons. We encourage and support the participation of all guests, including those with disabilities.