HLP Information and Wellness

*5k Run/Walk Group

Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30pm at the  Washington-Liberty High School Track and on Zoom.

This is a group where we bring wellness and recovery quotes for discussion while walking. If you can't make it to the track, join us on Zoom and walk in your neighborhood. Or simply join for some fun social time!

*Sequoia Walk Group

Thursdays, 9:00 – 9:30am. at Sequoia 3 and on Zoom.

This is a conversational paced walk, with about 30 minutes of walking. We always make it a point to share a daily gratitude and we have a great time!

*Gentle Movement Group

Fridays, 11:00am – 12:00pm on Zoom only.

*Free Style Friday Walk Group

Fridays, 3:00 – 4:00pm on Zoom only.

This is a casual end-of-the-week wrap up group where we share and discuss our proudest moments of the week. You are free to walk in your neighborhood while joining us on Zoom!

**Please join us as you are able!  No exercise required – just join in for some laughs, conversation, and time spent in community with others!  

**If you are a current HLP participant, please email healthylivingprogram@arlingtonva.us to receive the Meeting ID in order to participate in the virtual movement sessions via Zoom! Note that these events are open to BHD/Healthy Living Participants only.

**To make a beginning on your journey to well-being or to keep up with your movement goals, we encourage you to try out these alternative workouts to do on your own! 

*Outdoors at the Park

Wednesdays at 9:30 - 10:20am at ROCKY RUN PARK

*Open Pool Hours

ON HOLD FOR NOW 

*Open Gym Hours

Wednesdays at 2:00pm - 3:00pm at rotating rec centers in Arlington, including Thomas Jefferson, Arlington Mill, and Lubber Run Community Centers. 

Please join us as you are able!  No exercise required – just join in for some laughs, conversation, and time spent in community with others! 

**To make a beginning on your journey to well-being or to keep up with your movement goals, we encourage you to try out these alternative workouts to do on your own! 

*Chill Factory Mindfulness app.

If you are a current HLP participant, please email healthylivingprogram@arlingtonva.us to receive the information to access a FREE subscription to the Chill Factory mindfulness app.

*Wellness Workshop

Mondays 3:00 - 4:00pm on Zoom only.

Join us for a weekly workshop on various wellness and recovery topics. We cover the four dimensions of health: Physical, Emotional, Environmental, and Social. Examples include "Microwave Cooking," "Nutrient Dense Foods," "Assertiveness," "Positive Self-Talk," "Relaxation and Stress Management," "Mindful Spending," and "Self-Advocacy." 

*Charla de Bienestar

Wednesdays 11:00am - 12:00pm on Zoom only.

Join us for a weekly discussion group on several wellness and recovery topics! This group is facilitated in Spanish. 

*Growing For Wellness Group

1st Thursday of the month 4:00pm - 5:00pm.

Join us for a monthly discussion group on several wellness and recovery topics related to gardening! This group alternates between online discussions and in-person outdoor activities.

If you are a current HLP participant, please email healthylivingprogram@arlingtonva.us to receive the Meeting ID in order to participate in the discussion groups via Zoom! Note that these events are open to BHD/Healthy Living Participants only.

 Tobacco Cessation Support

There are many resources and supports to quit all tobacco/nicotine usage, such as cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaping, and smokeless tobacco.

One effective way to quit is through Quit lines. Quit lines are telephone-based resources and are available in every US state. There are also text messaging supports, web-based supports and smartphone apps. They can be found here: Quit lines and Other Cessation Support Resources | Smoking and Tobacco Use | CDC

For online one-on-one support with a coach, check out Quit Your Way – Quit Now Virginia

 Additional information can be found here

Start Your Quit Journey: Support for Quitting Smoking (nicorette.com)

How to Quit Smoking | Quit Smoking | Tips From Former Smokers | CDC