2012 Heart Month Happenings

Heart Healthy Cooking at the Happy Cook

Wednesday, February 8, 9-10am
Sunday, February 12, 5-6pm

Club Red is excited to announce a new heart health community partner. The Happy Cook in Barracks Road will be hosting February's healthy cooking classes led by Chef Ashley East. You'll learn how to prepare delicious Mediterranean dishes including salmon with pesto, chickpea and vegetable salad, red quinoa pilaf and balsamic soaked dried figs. 

Pre-registration is required. Cost is $10. Call 434.977.2665 to register today!

Hoop for your Heart

Friday, February 17, 6 to 7 p.m.
UVA Aquatic and Fitness Center Gymnasium

Experience a fun form of exercise and get your heart pumping with a free hula-hoop workout led by Loren Bidner, exercise-hooping instructor. Hoops are provided. Bring a friend!

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Women's Heart Health Workshop

Thursday, February 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Charlottesville Omni Hotel

Cardiovascular disease continues to be a serious epidemic, claiming more women's lives than breast and lung cancer combined. Join the Club Red Clinic team in a free interactive workshop on making small lifestyle changes that can greatly impact your health. You'll learn practical tips on eating well, sleeping better, dealing with stress, and you'll even pick up a few dance moves with a Zumba lesson.

Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

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Stretching and Flexibility at Tru Pilates Studio

Monday, February 27, 5:45-645pm
Tru Pilates Studio, 310 Second Street SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Club Red is excited to announce Tru Pilates as a new heart health community partner. Are you looking for a way to increase flexibility and reduce your stress level? Try this special stretching and flexibility class just for Club Red members!  At the end of this one-hour class, you'll feel stretched and rejuvenated and will have new tools to combat daily stress.

Pre-registration is required. Cost is $15 for Club Red members. To register, call 434.975.3800

Get Daily Tips and Enter to Win Prizes On the UVA Blog

All February, don’t miss our heart-healthy posts and tips on the UVA Health System blog.

We'll feature practical advice from UVA experts on fitness and nutrition, plus we’ll post reviews of heart-healthy Club Red recipes.

Don’t miss the chance to win prizes from The Happy Cook and Sticks Kebob Shop for reading and sharing your thoughts on the UVA Health System blog!

Has Club Red Changed Your Life?

Tell us how for a chance to win a $100 spa gift certificate!

Inspire others with your story of achieving your heart health goals. If your story is among the five selected, you'll win a $100 gift certificate for a spa of your choice.

Go to contest page for more information.