In this Issue:

Welcome and our mission
Ways and reasons to Get Moving!
New Mindful Movement Program session dates and preview
Grief & Resilience Event with tools for helping and healing
Halle McCormick's video with tips to improve brain health with movement
Photo from Anniversary Celebration

Welcome to OptWell's first newsletter

We are excited to share our first newsletter with you!

The intent of our newsletter is similar to our organization's goal. OptWell is dedicated to inspiring health and wellness in Chicago’s western suburbs; promoting prevention and healthy habits enabling everyone to improve their quality of life.

Email us with any feedback and/or contact one of our board members.

Be sure you are subscribed to receive future newsletters.

Health Habit Spotlight -

Get Moving

In our first issue, we are spotlighting Get Moving, one of OptWell's evidence-based healthy habits that helps people live longer, healthier lives. We will highlight the remaining habits in upcoming issues.

According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), nationally only 1 in 4 adults meet the combined aerobic and muscle strengthening guidelines.

Benefits of moving include:

Improved sleep
Lowered risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and type 2 diabetes
Reduced stress
Improved weight management

New Mindful Movement Program Sessions begin September 6

Speaking of moving … OptWell is excited to announce that along with the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission, we are launching a new free community program for adults called Mindful Movement. It's the perfect opportunity for you to Get Moving! Be sure to RSVP.

Thank you again to our amazing planning team and our initial sponsors, Healthy Countryside and Just Lift Fitness.

Click here to view the Spanish version of the flyer.

RSVP via Eventbrite

Sneak Preview of Mindful Movement

Visit our booth Saturday, August 9

Stop by OptWell’s booth at the Back to School Health and Wellness Fair to learn about and experience a preview of our new Mindful Movement series.

Watch our website and social media for further details.

RSVP for Grief & Resilience Event

Wednesday, September 17

Communities across the western suburbs have experienced significant loss in recent years, including tragic teen and adult suicides and fatal car accidents.

In response, OptWell and The Community House—along with grief and mental health experts and nonprofit partners—have put together an event with tools for helping and healing.

Click here to learn more and to RSVP.

Click here to view Spanish version of Grief Event flyer.

RSVP via Eventbrite

Positive Impact of

Movement on Brain Health

Watch this video as Halle McCormick, Brain Body Fitness, shares about the Positive Impacts of Movement & Exercise on Brain Health during her presentation at our Healthy Aging and Resource Fair Event held on April 10.

All videos of our past presentations can be on our website.

Just Lift Fitness' Anniversary Donation

OptWell Board and Advisory Council members celebrated the 6th anniversary of Just Lift Fitness and OptWell as the recipient of their raffle proceeds. Wow!