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Get Healthy De Soto

…having a long-lasting positive impact on the health and safety of the De Soto community by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, through programs promoting physical activity, healthy nutrition, community involvement, and disease and injury prevention.

Grocery Shopping

The next time you go to the grocery store, try adding a few staples that will help you prepare a fast and healthy last-minute meal. Eating healthy all the time is not easy. However, with a little bit of planning you can make it easier. A bag of frozen, skinless chicken breasts can be used in numerous healthy recipes and prepared in a short amount of time. A bag of frozen shrimp is low in calories and fat and high in protein. If you add a bag of frozen veggies to your cart, a quickie stir-fry or pasta dish could be served in no time. Don’t forget to pick up canned tomatoes, canned beans, olive oil and a package or frozen blueberries to keep on hand. Perhaps if you keep healthy cooking items on hand you won’t be tempted to satisfy your hunger by eating those high fat, high calorie foods.

April 20th is a big day

There is a lot going on in the small town of DeSoto on Saturday, April 20th. Here’s your preview:

  • The farmers’ market opens! It will just be a soft opening, and because it is so early in the year, scant vegetables will be available. However, we hope to have some cold crops, like lettuce, winter onions, spinach, etc. We’ll also have bedding plants, some baked goods, and a few artisans to round out the date. The market will open that day at the normal time: 8 AM. You might check out information about our new Loyalty Club too.
  • Our Annual Tractor Parade will begin at 10 AM. If you haven’t submitted your form to bring your tractor, please get that to Pat. We are so very fortunate to have her coordinate our parade, and there will be some volunteers walking the route handing out seed packets too. The Little League will follow us, so be ready for kids.
  • Cornhole Tournament? Well, we’re glad you asked! That begins at 2 PM with set up starting as soon as the market closes at noon. Main & Mill Brewing Company will be hanging out selling beverages, and we’ll have a food vendor with hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and other treats. In fact, we are very excited about this event. Don’t wait though. Registration forms need to be submitted by April 12th so that the bracket can be set up.

DeSoto Dash for Dystrophy

This local race is now entering its 11th year, and we are happy to share the information about this race that was started locally and raises money for a good cause. They have great door prizes too!

The DeSoto Dash for Dystrophy 5K run & fun-walk raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), helping to fund research and provide camps and services for people with muscular dystrophy. You can register online here or get the printable form to mail here.

When: Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
Check-in and registration for runners/walkers will be from 7:00-7:45 a.m.

Where: The course of the 5K run/walk is on the sidewalks of DeSoto, while the fun walk will be on the high school track.

Cost: $20 if received prior to the event. $25 day of the event. Donations are also accepted. Those who register by March 28th are guaranteed a “DeSoto Dash” t-shirt in the size of their choice. You will be required to sign a waiver of liability/consent form.

Awards: Your age on April 13th, 2019, will determine what age group you qualify for. Medals will be awarded to the top two runners in each age group for men and women. The age groups are: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. Trophies will be presented to the top overall male and female runner. Only participants of the 5K are eligible for medals and trophies. Attendance prizes will also be given out – must be present to win.

Cornhole Tournament

Just in time for Father’s Day! Get Healthy DeSoto is hosting its first Cornhole tournament on June 15, 2019. The tournament will include two-person teams and will be double elimination. That morning, the farmers’ market pavilion will be used for our regular market. After the market shuts down at noon, we’ll begin setting up for the cornhole tournament. We’ll have food on site, and Main & Mill will be on-site selling beer.

We’re very excited about this new opportunity to give people a chance to play outside and visit with their neighbors. The cost is $20 per team through June 10th. Online registration is available, and paper forms are available at the library and the farmers’ market. Don’t wait though! The price goes up to $25 on the 11th.

Paper forms can be turned in at the library until Friday, June 14th or at the farmers’ market on Saturday, June 15th until 11 AM!

Winter Flakes Couch to 5K

Have fun getting fit with the Winter Flakes Couch to 5K program. Meet up with friends and family and join in on this great way to meet your 2019 health goals! This program is designed for the novice runner*. No pre-training is necessary, since it is designed for the “couch potato”.

The 2019 Winter Flakes Couch to 5K program starts Wednesday, January 2, 2019. This eight-week training program involves a weekly session with a running coach, a training plan, and weekly communication with nutrition tips and information. The cost is $45 and also includes the Winter Flakes 5K registration and race shirt for free (a $20 value). Participants will receive a stylish accessory and other participation prizes along the way! The weekly training sessions will be at Walther’s Park, depending on weather. Youth must have parental consent.

The training sessions will culminate with the Winter Flakes 5K run/walk on Saturday, March 2, 2019! All proceeds benefit Get Healthy De Soto programming, including trail development, Walking School Bus, community gardens, and more. Ready to register? Complete the form below or register online here.

Registration form

*As always, please consult with your healthcare provider before starting any nutritional or physical programs if you have any previous, current or possible medical conditions. These guidelines, recommendations and suggestions are not stated to cure, treat or prevent any diseases or conditions.

Brought to you by Get Healthy De Soto and the Jefferson County Health Department…working together for better health.

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Mailing Address

520 N. Main Rd.
DeSoto, MO 63020