HCP Bowling Party celebrates healthy lifestyles

[February 19, 2015]  LINCOLN - According to the last Illinois Youth Survey in 2012, 55 percent of Logan County high school seniors reported using alcohol and 28 percent of Logan County high school seniors reported using marijuana in the last 30 days.

The Healthy Communities Partnership has a vision to help Logan County become the healthiest community in America. But for that vision to become a reality, there are many healthy behaviors that need to be celebrated and promoted.

On Sunday, February 22, the HCP is celebrating substance-free living with a free bowling party.

The event will be held at Logan Lanes in Lincoln from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Families are encouraged to attend and enjoy free bowling, free shoe rental and free food. Local organizations will be on hand to promote substance-free living and healthy behaviors to support the participants in making healthy choices for their families. No reservations are necessary.

“Parents have more of an impact on these choices than they give themselves credit for. Bringing children to events like these and promoting a substance-free lifestyle makes an impact on decision making later,” said Angela Stoltzenburg, Healthy Communities Partnership manager. “Healthy Communities Partnership is proud to bring this opportunity to Logan County families and we look forward to a successful event.”

HCP will also be promoting its obesity prevention campaign, 5-2-1-0, celebrating a daily habit of 5 fruits/vegetables, no more than 2 hours of screen time, at least 1 hour of physical activity and 0 sugary sweetened beverages.

Healthy Communities Partnership is a collaborative organization comprised of dozens of community agencies. It is supported by the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation. For more information about the event, call 217-605-5008.

[Angela Stoltzenburg, Healthy Communities Partnership]