Wellness Ministry
Men's Health Month
We’re supporting the men in June with Wear Blue Sunday on June 9th, and an opportunity on June 8th to walk, bike or ride at Arabia Mountain. All of this is an effort to show our support for the men in our lives and remind and encourage men to be proactive in addressing their health and wellness.
All Wellness Ministry activities are open for all who would like to participate, and not just Wesley Chapel members.
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May 2024
Women's Health Month
May is Women's Health Month and we celebrated on Sunday, May 5th as Pink Ribbon Sunday. We wore our pink and enjoyed light refreshments after service in the Narthex while receiving reliable health information on mammograms and other issues related to women's health, including information on local resources.
Click here for more information: 
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/owh-resources-stakeholders/pink-ribbon-guide-mammography-mattersMammography - Pink Ribbon Sunday
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APRIL
Northside Beltline Trial Walk
The Wesley Chapel Wellness Ministry walked on Saturday, April 27th at 11am along the Atlanta Beltline. Friends and family enjoyed a beautiful spring day.
SEED SWAP 2024
Seed Swaping Was Fun!
They came, they shared, they laughed, they learned, they grew, and they enjoyed.
The Seed Swap was a fun occasion by all who attended. There were many seeds to choose from flowers, vegetables, fruits, organic, and even some fresh farm raised eggs.
Thank you to Nicole and Angela for bringing together members and our community to enjoy a morning of growth (knowledge, seeds and plants).
Mindful March
This month is Mindful March, which invites people all around the world to explore and practice mindfulness. Take ten minutes out of each day to practice a mindfulness activity (whether it be an activity of daily living, walking, commuting, at your office, or a formal guided meditation) throughout the entire month of March. Once you have practiced mindfulness for these 30 days, we hope you’ll see the improvements in your mind and body and will continue throughout the rest of the year and many years to come! The Wellness Ministry invites you to participate in March Mindfulness by choosing some of the following activities, or others of your choosing:
Set aside time to read for pleasure
Get absorbed in a creative activity
Listen to your favorite song
Have a no plans day
Use kind words when you speak to yourself
Do something you find relaxing
Take 3 calm breaths at regular intervals today
Watch the clouds go by
Take 3 stretch breaks to relive tension today
Watch a full sunrise or sunset
Notice the taste, texture and smell of your food
Make an effort to slow down; don't rush
Stay fully present while drinking your coffee / tea
Limit your screen time today
Sit quietly for 5 minutes
Take a different route & see what you notice
Spot 3 things that bring you joy
Write down 3 things that you are grateful for
Mentally scan your body and notice how you feel
Notice how the weather feels on your face
Write down a quote that inspires you
Set an intention for your day
Take a deep breath in and out before replying to others
Send a note of appreciation to 3 people
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the state of being attentive to and aware of what is taking place in the present. It is intentional (consciously doing) and accepting (rather than judging). When we’re mindful we become more aware of our thoughts and feelings and are better able to manage them. It involves staying in the moment, spending more time noticing what’s going on both inside ourselves and in our surroundings.
Learning to be more mindful and aware does wonders for our well-being. Mindfulness helps us get in tune with our feelings and stops us from dwelling in the past or worrying about the future, getting more out of the day-to-day.
Mindfulness Exercise
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Indulge in Self Care
We urge everyone to indulge in self-care. Here are some suggestions:
Listen to calming music, buy yourself flowers, pray and meditate, go for a walk, stretch, dance, drink green tea.
You get the idea. Go for it!
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Free Exercise Classes
The Wellness Ministry continues to offer opportunities to exercise with us free of charge.
Zumba® Gold is offered every Saturday.
These classes are appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. We’d love for you to join us!
If interested or have questions, e-mail wesleychapelwellness@gmail.com.
Class Description - Zumba Gold®
The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. This class recreates all the moves you love at a lower intensity. Great for beginners of all ages and older active adults. Positive benefits can include reducing body weight and other body measurements, as well as psychological and social benefits on quality of life.
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