Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle and Riverside Neighborhood Association Release:
Life is Good! Is a daylong event sponsored by the Riverside Neighborhood Association (RNA) and Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School (TJEMS). TJEMS students and staff will be discussing health and wellness throughout the week with morning Trivia questions and The Presidential Youth Fitness Program FitnessGram® assessment. During the school day, Pk-8 students will be enjoying a traditional Field Day with fun activities including Tug of War, Potato Sack Races, Relay Races, Frisbee toss, and a healthy picnic. A 4:30pm Family Fun Run led by Charm City Run will invite TJEMS students and families and the entire South Baltimore Peninsula to come out and enjoy our beautiful Riverside Park and draw attention to the numerous improvements made by RNA. The culminating activity will be held from 5-7pm at TJEMS – the Life is Good! Wellness Fair. The wellness fair is just what it sounds like — booths, activities, and presentations designed to show attendees a good time while also educating them in the interest of leading healthier lifestyles.
Wellness Fair Booths can include:
- FREE Health and Wellness Screenings: Asthma Prevention, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol.
- Exercise and Wellness Demonstrations.
- Back Health.
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety.
- CPR & First Aid Demonstrations.
- Dental Care.
- Poisonous Animal Awareness.
- Cancer ID and Prevention.
- Tobacco Use Prevention.
- Local Wellness Resources: Health Clubs, Running Groups, Summer Camps.
- Raffle Drawings and Games.
Wellness Fair Presentations are a great way for people to get off their feet, learn something, and interact with speakers. Our presenters can include:
- Healthy Grocery Shopping and Diet.
- Healthy Cooking.
- The Benefits of Stretching.
- Healthy Relationships
- Alternative and Eastern Medicines.
- Home Remedies.
- Easy, at home, Exercises.
- Local Wellness activities: Zumba, Karate, Coppermine.
Free Water and Healthy Strawberry/Banana Kabobs furnished by Whole Foods Harbor East.
