Be well Health and Wellness Initiative

07/28/2026

One of the many fun activities in our Family Healthy Lifestyle Program is creating Chocolate Handprints! This hands-on family activity encourages teamwork, creativity, and quality time while creating a special keepsake to remember the experience. It's just one example of how learning healthy habits can also be fun and meaningful. Healthy families grow stronger when they learn, laugh, and create together. Make Memories While Learning Together 🍫🤲

07/26/2026

💙 Happy National Parents Day (July 26th)! Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Whether it's preparing nutritious meals, encouraging active play, or creating healthy daily routines, every small step makes a difference. Today, we celebrate all parents and caregivers for the love, support, and guidance they provide every day.

Find helpful tips from the CDC on promoting healthy habits for children and families: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/tips-parents-caregivers/

07/23/2026

👀 Have You Seen the Face the Moment Campaign Around Town?
Keep an eye out for the Face the Moment campaign featured on bus shelters and billboards throughout the community now through August 3, 2026! The campaign proudly highlights local residents making a positive impact, including one of our be well Youth leaders and community leaders, Pastor Mary Tellis and Pastor Brian Jenkins.

If you spot one of the displays while you're out and about, snap a photo with it and share it with us—we'd love to see it!

07/20/2026

🎉 Building Community, One Gathering at a Time!

be well was proud to join the Aurora Housing Authority for two fantastic community BBQs at Peoria Crossing (June 25) and Trolley Park Apartments (July 2). Families and neighbors came together to enjoy delicious food, sweet treats, music, games, and outdoor activities for all ages.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect, celebrate, and learn more about be well. We look forward to seeing you at future community events!

07/18/2026

💧 Feeling Low on Energy? It Could Be Dehydration! Before reaching for an energy drink, try drinking a glass of water. Staying hydrated can boost energy while helping you avoid the added sugars found in many sweetened beverages. Plain water or unsweetened flavored water is a refreshing choice that helps keep your body feeling its best. What are your favorite healthy drinks? Share them in the comments!

Learn more about healthy beverage choices and the CDC's campaign: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/rethink-your-drink/

07/17/2026

Join us July 18th at Rebel Marketplace! Your voice matters. Together, let's build healthier communities where fresh food is affordable, accessible, and available to all. Share one idea in the comments for improving healthy food access.

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https://bit.ly/HealthyFoodNow2026

07/16/2026

be well was honored to participate in the City of Aurora's Juneteenth Celebration hosted at Restoration Christian Fellowship. This meaningful event, organized by the NAACP Aurora Colorado Branch, brought together residents, organizations, faith leaders, and community partners to celebrate African American history, heritage, and culture. Several of our be well Block Captains attended the celebration, connected with community members, and shared information about upcoming opportunities to get involved. Thank you to everyone who made this celebration such a memorable day of unity and community.

07/14/2026

Join us for July 18th at Rebel Marketplace. Your voice matters. Together, let's build healthier communities where fresh food is affordable, accessible, and available to all.

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Shape the food policies that impact your family and neighborhood!

07/13/2026

Here’s a tip: For slow, steady weight loss, try to eat foods that will fill you up without eating a lot of calories. Discover more tips and substitutions that can help cut calories at:

https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/about/tips-for-balancing-food-activity.html

Details on being mindful of calories, ensuring adequate nutrition, and being physically active.

07/07/2026

July is National Park and Recreation Month! Celebrate by visiting your local park and learn how you can be more physically active:

https://findyourpark.com/park-finder/