The State of North Carolina has started administering the COVID-19 vaccine, in phases. It's started in Phase 1a, which includes healthcare workers fighting COVID-19, and residents and staff in long-term care centers. Next will be Phase 1b, which includes people who are 75+. Please keep reading to see the rest of the schedule for the vaccine, which will be administered in phases. Some counties … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine being administered in NC. Here’s info on when different groups can get immunized
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Camp Gladiator workouts free in January — both outdoor and online
Camp Gladiator wants you to start 2021 strong, so it's offering all its classes for FREE all January. There's no cost and no commitment. The classes take place both outdoors (socially distanced) and online, so you can choose whichever you're more comfortable with. To get started, go to Camp Gladiator, and click on either Outdoor or Virtual, under the words "All Workouts, All January, All … [Read more...] about Camp Gladiator workouts free in January — both outdoor and online
15 free fitness apps and online workouts to help you get your workout done at home
Snowstorms, hurricanes, tornado watches. There have always been reasons why people have had to spend days or weeks at home, unable to go about daily activities. So, even if you're a regular at your gym, it's helpful to have a backup plan. Our mental health is very much connected to our physical health and well-being. Some of our go-to fitness routines aren't available to us right now, … [Read more...] about 15 free fitness apps and online workouts to help you get your workout done at home
Free: Healing Yoga for People with Cancer (online)
People affected by cancer are invited to a free healing yoga class on Thursdays, at 1:30 p.m. You can participate on Zoom or Facebook Live. Learn how to RSVP and participate here. Gentle yoga practice and education on how yoga can help reduce treatment side-effects. Learn simple and effective evidence-informed yoga practices that may reduce pain, fatigue, lymphedema, neuropathy, anxiety, and … [Read more...] about Free: Healing Yoga for People with Cancer (online)
Around the World of Mental Health: A Virtual Escape
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Durham (NAMI) and Project Passport LLC are partnering to launch “Around the World of Mental Health: A Virtual Escape” They will take you through your own world of mental health along with the world of mental health and wellness resources around you. Presenters all over the triangle area taking part. Learn about how important mental health is to … [Read more...] about Around the World of Mental Health: A Virtual Escape
Instructions for DIY face masks
On April 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control advised wearing cloth face coverings when you need to be in public. And on June 5th, the World Health Organization revised their advice, saying that people should wear face masks anywhere that social distancing is not possible. The face masks offer some protection to you, but they primarily offer protection to the people around you, in case you have … [Read more...] about Instructions for DIY face masks
Free workout, free wings and free beer at V Pizza (Cary)
V Pizza Cary is teaming up with Anytime Fitness Cary for a FREE workout event on Friday, June 5th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burn, Brew & Grub Workout is free, but limited to 50 people, so make sure follow the above link and click on "Reserve a Spot." This will be a safe and fun workout for all levels, including families with children. After the 45-minute workout, enjoy 5 FREE … [Read more...] about Free workout, free wings and free beer at V Pizza (Cary)
Free acupuncture for healthcare workers
Healthcare workers, you are eligible for free acupuncture treatments from SAGE Pain & Recovery Alternatives, 7116 C Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Here's all the information from the press release: SAGE Health Group, LLC doing business as SAGE Pain & Recovery Alternatives is pleased to announce that the Acupuncture Clinic will re-open for business on May 11, 2020. In an effort thank all … [Read more...] about Free acupuncture for healthcare workers
Free Ear Savers for essential workers from Glowforge
If you're an essential worker -- whether a nurse, grocery worker, doctor, delivery worker, sanitation worker, or any other essential worker -- who is wearing a mask, you are eligible for free Ear Savers from Glowforge and Glowforge makers. Ear Savers go behind your head and hold the loops of your mask, so that they're not pulling on your ears all day.They take the pressure and friction off your … [Read more...] about Free Ear Savers for essential workers from Glowforge
Luke Kuechly will be virtual guest teacher on Monday
Luke Kuechly, the legendary former Panthers linebacker, will be a virtual guest teacher with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools on Monday, April 20th, 2020, at 12 p.m. Learning with Luke is free and open to the public! Tune in at facebook.com/ProCamps. During the 30-minute lesson will consist of: 10 minutes of Luke quizzing students 10 minutes of Luke doing a Q&A 10 … [Read more...] about Luke Kuechly will be virtual guest teacher on Monday
