Get Healthy DeSoto

Get Healthy DeSoto Projects

Get Healthy DeSoto does all sorts of things. Did you know we started and maintain the DeSoto Farmers’ Market? Those lovely trails around town…we’ve had a hand in many of those too. And just to toot our own horn, we love doing it! Here’s just a sampling of some of the things that GHD has ~~instigated~~ been a part of:

De Soto Farmers’ Market
Spross Park Walk Trail
Frisbee Golf in Spross Park
11 Wellness Stations in Walther Park
Sand Volleyball in Walther Park
Playground Equipment in Walther Park
Christmas Home Tour
Walk Maps in De Soto
Woodland Nature Trail
Woodland Nature Trail Bridge
De Soto Complete Streets Policy Initative
De Soto Community Garden (DeWitt Street)
De Soto Community Herb Garden (Vineland School Road)
The Better Body Challenge (starts January 16th!)
Hiking Club
Walking School Bus for Vineland Elementary students

Wow, we’ve been busy, and so have you. The people in and around DeSoto have done a fabulous job of stepping up when volunteers and resources are needed. None of these would have been possible without you. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Community Effort at the Fourth Annual Christmas Home Tour

On November 30th, Get Healthy DeSoto hosted the 4th annual Christmas Home Tour. Thanks to the hard work from committee members, homeowners, volunteers and generous sponsors, we had a most successful day. We were blessed with beautiful weather, an excellent variety of properties, volunteers of good cheer, gracious home owners and a steady stream of visitors throughout the day.

This year we sold 89 sponsor ads, 147 Tour Ticket Books and $408.00 worth of raffle tickets giving us a grand total of $5,539.70. This was a wonderful showing by the community and deserves a rousing “Thank you”!

Committee Members for the event were Chairperson Patrice Hawkins, Karen Huffman, Karen Stringer, Elaine Gannon, Jodi Hendrickson, Felix Milfeld, and Debby Campbell.

Properties on Tour included the De Soto Community Center, First United Methodist Church, and the Villas. Homeowners for the tour were Mr. & Mrs. Steve Steinmetz, Mr. & Mrs. Stan Dix, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Blanchard, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Turner, Ms. Janenen Graves, and Mrs. Nancy Mueller.

Talented and cheerful volunteers for the day were Mr. & Mrs. D. Byers, Mr. & Mrs. J. Foster, Mr. & Mrs. J. Hartman, Charlotte Wilks, Margie Blechle, Mary Leftridge, Linda McMulliln, Carol Bourgeois, Ruth Ann Ferrell, Cathy Tourville, Claudia Lawrenz, Yvonne Allen, Judy Dennert, Bryanna Alexander, Kate Bigelow,June Agers, Patsy Westhoff, Doug Roussin, Becky Gannon, Nancy Rosevink, Doug Hawkins and Charles Campbell.

In addition, we want to say thank you to our generous 89 sponsors: Tag Team Global, Mercy Hospital Jefferson, D & S Fencing Co., Auto Plaza Ford, First State Community Bank, Sheet Metal Contractors, Metro Office Supply, St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Twin City Toyota, Leader Publications, Something Special Embroidery, Michael Lowry, Poppy’s Ristorante, Heartland Realty, Bistro at the Square, Werner C. Stichling & Associates, Inc., State Representative Elaine Gannon, Pogolinos-DeSoto, Ray Choate,Fauth Appliance, Mueller Electric, E. A. Boyer Bldg. & Design, Hovis & Associates, Hopson Lumber Co.,The Villas, Lorenzo’s, Senator Gary Romine, Byers Remodeling & Painting, Dennis Gannon-Comfort Inn, De Soto School District, Fountain City Grille, Fatboy’s, Henry & Sosns, E.J.’s Hair Center, Cherished Memories, B.F. Mahn & Son, State Representative Ben Harris, Chico’s Produce, Higgins Barber Shop, Mona Lisa, John & Sue Freeman, The De Soto Public Library, De Soto Chiropractic, P.C., The City of De Soto, The Rich McCane family,, Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Haake Manufacturing Co., The Medicine Shoppe, General Signs & Graphics, Steinmetz Snacks, Greenstreet Insurance Agency, Spotted Horse, BEAM Central Vaccum, Mahn Funeral Home, Mark Solomon Insurance, Shanks Towing, Jefferson Square Dry Cleaners, Midtown Hair Shoppe, Hamel & Rowe, Experience Beauty Salon, Good As New, A & K Machine Shop, Drummond’s Florist De Soto Historical Society, Edward Jones- Devin Ploesser, Larry Bay & Sugar Moon, Scott Williams Insurance, De Soto License Office, Two Girls and a Salon, De Soto Chamber of Commerce, Quintin’s Carpet & Tile, DFI Fuels, Sun Ray’s Travel, Padra’s Gallery, Self Expressions, De Soto Community Center, Rays Custom Cabinets, Wilburn S. Hinch, Inc., Off the Hook, Kingsland Concrete Contractor, Eagle Bank & Trust, Home Town Health Care, Fo Jo Studio, Spyder Grafix Design, All State Insurance, Brush & Ink Design, PRIDE, Chartwells and Cross Printing.

It took all of you to make this a successful day. This is a wonderful community in which to live. Once again, thank you for your support.

Seasonal Fun Facts

from www.FamilyEducation.com

Poinsettias were first introduced in this country in 1928. Today they are grown in all 50 states. Over $220 million worth of poinsettias are sold during the holiday season.
The first American Christmas Tree wasn’t a tree at all. It was a wooden pyramid covered with evergreen boughs and decorated with apples. Today more than 35 million Christmas Trees are produced each year.
The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for the postal service. Last year over 20 billion cards, letters and packages were sent during this time.

Winter Flakes Run Date

The Winter Flakes 10K/5K/1Mile Event will be held March 1, 2014. The rally point will again this year be at the south end of Walther Park. If you have questions about the race or sponsorship or want further information about registering, please visit the Get Healthy DeSoto website (here), view the registration website (here), or call Trish at 314-277-8079.

This is a great event, although it was snowing this past winter! The money goes to support Get Healthy DeSoto and the many programs that we do throughout the community.

Happy Running!

9th Annual Better Body Challenge

It’s the day after Thanksgiving. How do you feel?

9^th Annual Better Body Challenge is a 12 week weight-loss competition sponsored by Get Healthy DeSoto. The kick-off & health fair at the De Soto Community Center will be January 16th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Final Weigh-in will be April 10^th.

The cost includes attendance at the health fair, bi-weekly weigh-ins, bi-weekly group workouts, a t-shirt, introduction to a personnel trainer, nutritional info, support & encouragement. The cost to participate is $25.00. Questions? Call Debby 586-4570.