CHNF Wellness Fair

Creating A Healthier Niagara Falls Wellness Fair at Legends Park

On Saturday June 29th, we wrapped up the Creating a Healthier Niagara Falls project. It was a great time had by all and a way for the community and partners to celebrate the end of a successful project.The weather held up after predictions of rain in the forecast. 

With over 70 participants the Wellness Fair, it was a huge success. Families came out from Phase 1 in the target area and received giveaways that will help them stay active and have fun over the summer.  

Many of our project partners attended and had informational booths where residents could learn about the services offered in right in their communities. 

There was a Zumba class, free hot dogs on wheat buns, activities for kids, and a homemade mosquito trap workshop ran by ReNU's VISTA's. 

Each resident that came was entered into a raffle for a door prize of a Wii and Wii Fit. Check out some of the pictures below! 

VISTAS offering their mosquito trap workshop

Participants of all ages dancing to Zumba!

The winner of the Wii raffle!

Highland Community Gardens Ready For Action!

Last week was a busy week for the Highland Community Garden at Kalfas Magnet School. On Wednesday the two new AmeriCorps Summer VISTA's got to work weeding the beds and prepping them for planting with families from the school.

On Thursday families from Kalfas Magnet school joined a few members of Mt. Sinai as well as Highland Community Revitalization Committee to plant the beds. The VISTAS had a great time getting to know some of the local partners and learning about the community. We planted everything! Tomatoes, jalapenos, sweet peppers, squash, collards, onions, zucchini and there was also radishes and carrots planted by the kids from Kalfas.

Check out some of the pictures below of what we planted!

Stay tuned for updates as the plants continue to grow this summer!\

-Kayla, 2013 Summer AmeriCorps VISTA at ReNU