Healthy Highlights

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022

Come Out for Free Yoga Class

After a long day, a gentle yoga practice is the perfect way to unwind.

Join Healthy West Chicago for an evening yoga lesson on the lawn of the West Chicago Library at 118 W. Washington St., West Chicago as part of Healthy West Chicago’s “Yoga on the Lawn” series. This free event is offered on Tuesday October 4 and October 11 at 6:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Yoga is soothing for the body and the soul. From easing stress to improving flexibility, yoga has long been championed as an ideal way to practice the mind-body connection and wellness. Moreover, yoga has been proven to lower cardiovascular risk factors, making it a heart healthy activity according to the American Heart Association.

Certified Yoga Instructor Tracy Leach expands, “It's important to know that yoga is for ‘anybody', slowing down your mind to connect with your body through breath. Simple stretches paired with a natural breath pattern - that's yoga! Yoga can be many things, but the best is that you can make it your own.”

All levels of yoga practitioners are welcome to learn about the benefits of yoga. The yoga sessions will include simple breathing exercises and gentle postures to foster a healthier mind and body. All the yogi needs is a mat or blanket and bottle of water.

Fall Fit City Challenge

Join and participate through October 15 to help the City of West Chicago is competing against city teams from across the country.

The challenge is tracking fitness minutes. All types of activities count.

Visit the Healthy West Chicago website for more information about the SparkAmerica Fit City Challenge.

Family Wellness Nights

Join us once a month in-person for a family fun wellness night! Kids will join The Kitchen Table in a hands-on cooking class while parents attend a Zumba or Yoga class.

Date: October 2022-May 2023. Third Thursday of the month.

Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Location: Rotating West Chicago Elementary Schools

Zumba- Nov, Jan, Mar, May

Yoga- Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr

Kids cooking class- new recipe every month!

More information locations and kid activities can be found at Family Wellness Nights — Healthy West Chicago

October Recipe: Roasted Veggies

Standard Ingredients

Sliced Carrots
1 Cup Cauliflower
1 Cup Broccoli
Sweet Potato
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper

Directions

1. Cut Sweet Potatoes into large thin slices and add olive oil, salt, and pepper on top of it.

2. Set the oven for 425 degrees and bake Sweet Potatoes for 25 minutes. (After 10-15 minutes, pull Sweet potato out and toss it around to prevent it from overcooking.)

3. Break/Cut up vegetables into evenly medium size. Arrange a pan of vegetables and add oil, salt & pepper.

4. Set the oven for 425 degrees and bake the rest of the vegetables for 20 minutes. (After 10-12 minutes, pull Vegetables out and toss them around to prevent them from overcooking.)

5. After baking, toss Vegetables and Sweet Potatoes from the pan.

Also, please make sure to check out our video to learn how you can make this easy healthy snack.

Watch the Video