Get Healthy Mount Vernon Challenge
The Get Healthy Mount Vernon Challenge is a team-centered wellness initiative designed for people of all ages interested in making
significant life changes. The challenge is an
easy, fun way to begin a weight loss program, start walking or stop smoking. The team
approach fosters support and the "challenge" adds just enough competition to make it fun.
Beginning a wellness initiative at your
workplace can benefit not only the individuals,
but the workplace itself. Demonstrating concern about employee wellness should be a part of every company¹s mission statement. As the
lead agency for the Mount Vernon Wellness Coalition for All Ages (MTVWCFAA),
Westchester Community College will provide hands-on technical support to your organization. Together we can help Mount Vernon residents make significant lifestyle changes. |
To Your Health Cooking
Fifth and Sixth grade students from the Mount Vernon School District along with mature adults from the Mount Vernon Community will meet on a weekly basis at the Mount Vernon Extension Center of Westchester Community College to learn how to prepare a healthy recipe. They will also learn how alternative ingredients can alter the calorie/fat/sugar/flavor, content of the
recipe to meet different dietary goals. Basic nutritional guidelines will also be covered. Participants will learn through hands on experience in an interactive, intergenerational environment.
A typical session will include: Overview of day’s recipe, basic nutrition, kitchen safety & sanitation; Cooking of recipe; Tasting of the prepared dish and recap of nutritional content and alternative ingredient selections. Students will take home the day’s recipe on pre-printed card with nutritional information and website references.
At the end of the semester a forum will be held at the partnering school with the students’ teachers and
seniors in attendance to reinforce the healthy cooking techniques and lifestyle choices learned.
Walk Mt. Vernon
Designated walking trails will be created throughout Mount Vernon. Walking clubs and groups will be developed in partnership with the School District’s FIT KIDS program. |
A Healthy Community Website
Participants will be trained on DreamWeaver8 and Photoshop software. They will design, create, and maintain the website which will be a permanent fixture
in the community. Applications are being accepted now.
Other Partner Initiatives
If you are interested in partnering on one of our intergenerational wellness activities in the City of Mount Vernon, please contact us. |
