Join our “Walk Just for Walking”
on June 23rd and help Brockton
Knock Down Diabetes.
Premier June 23rd Walk Sponsors:
Learn how nutrition, exercise,
and medications can work to
manage all types of diabetes and
help you live a healthier life.
HarborOne Credit Union / Good Samaritan Medical Center
When: Saturday, June 23, 2012
7:30 am check in, 8:30 am start
Where: HarborOne Credit Union, 770 Oak Street,
Brockton, MA
Registration: You must register online by
visiting HarborOne.com/diabetes and follow
instructions. If you do not have computer
access, you may register by seeing a Customer
Service Representative at any Brockton
HarborOne branch.
Course: Walk will begin and end at HarborOne.
The course is approximately 2.5 miles.
• Walk will take place, rain or shine.
• Wheelchair walkers, strollers, baby joggers
welcome. No pets allowed, other than service
animals.
• Walkers under 18 years old must be
accompanied by an adult.
Giveaways & Prizes
Giveaway: Free tote bags filled with special
coupons and discounts will be given to the first
1,000 entrants.
Prizes: A drawing will be held at the conclusion
of the Walk. The Grand Prize is a 5 day, 4 night
getaway to the White Mountains. The getaway
comes with healthy, exercise-filled opportunities,
and will include admission to local area activities
and venues. Prizes such as Red Sox tickets,
free YMCA annual membership, and child’s
bike will also be given away to lucky winners.
You must be present to win. Winners must
present acceptable identification. For winners
under age 18, the signature of a parent or legal
guardian is required.
Refreshments, face painting, DJ and more!
Here is a list of free workshops, seminars,
and events scheduled for June 9 through
June 23. Most activities are free. Space may
be limited, so registration is required in
advance at HarborOne.com/diabetes. If you
do not have computer access, you may
register at any Brockton HarborOne branch.
Premier Campaign Sponsors
Edible Arrangements
HarborOne Credit Union
Greater Boston Running Company
Signature Healthcare
Hamid’s Academy
Harvard Pilgrim Foundation
Premier June 23rd Walk
Sponsors
HarborOne Credit Union
Good Samaritan Medical Center
HCC Marketing
Hoyle Advertising
Jammin’ J’ Productions
Jana Linhart
Program Partners
Kids Road Races
Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti
Massasoit Community College
Brockton City Council
Metro South Chamber of
Commerce
A Healthy Balance
There will be prizes and giveaways at
most events throughout the two-week
period. Entries for several additional prizes
including a Grand Prize drawing (to be held
at the June 23rd walk) will be available at
each event. So the more events you attend,
the more entries you can get, and the more
chances you’ll have to win.
American Medical Response
Please plan to attend as many events as you
can. Admission is free, but the information
and knowledge you’ll receive may be priceless.
Bay State Physical Therapy
Baypointe Rehabilitation and
Skilled Care Center
Milton Chiropractics
Neighborhood Housing Services
Novo Nordisk
Old Colony Hospice
Brockton Boys & Girls Club
Old Colony YMCA
Brockton Community Access
Romm’s Diamonds
Brockton Council on Aging
Sign Design
Brockton Lions Club
TERI
Brockton Neighborhood Health
Center
The Enterprise
Brockton Public Schools
Training Resources of America Inc.
Brockton Visiting Nurse
Association
Tribe Hummus
The Shaw’s Center
Brown Chiropractic Center
United Way of Greater
Plymouth County
CS Consulting Services
Walgreens
Carla Ganter-Mary Kay
Walmart
Community Connections of
Brockton
Westgate Lanes
Dorn Davies Senior Center
Two weeks dedicated to awareness
and control of diabetes and prevention
of obesity. June 9-23, 2012.
Old Colony Elder Services
Brockton Area Transit
Costco
Brockton
knocks
Down
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Westgate Mall
Wu Li Academy-Tai Chi, Chi Kung,
Kung Fu
Brockton
knocks Down
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Premier campaign Sponsors
For schedule updates and information visit
harborone.com/diabetes
HarborOne Credit Union
Signature Healthcare
Brockton
knocks Down
diabetes
Saturday, June 9
Novo Nordisk/HarborOne/Signature Healthcare
Changing Diabetes Fair*
Shaws Center 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
Sunday, June 10
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
Monday, June 11
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
12:00-1:00 pm –“Nutrition for Life”, Nikki Tierney RD,
HarborOne MultiCultural Banking Center, 68 Legion Parkway
1:00-2:00 pm –“Yoga – Easing into Movement with
Diabetes.” Leah Hallemann PTA, yoga instructor, Bay State
Physical Therapy, 362 Belmont Street
6:00-7:00 pm –“Advanced Insulin Pumping…combo
boluses, temporary basal rates, settings adjustments,
OH MY!” Julie Lom RN CDE, Brockton Visiting Nurse
Association, 500 Belmont Street
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
Tuesday, June 12
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
1:00-2:00 pm –“Nutrition Label Reading”, Old Colony
Elder Services presented at Brockton Council on Aging,
10 Father Kenney Way
4:00-7:00 pm – “Gym and Swim Family Night”, Activities
will be planned in the gym from 4pm - 6pm and the pool will
be open 5pm -7pm. Bathing suits are required for all those using the pool. All children 16 and under must be accompanied by
an adult. Massasoit Community College, Asiaf Field House
6:00-7:00 pm –“The ABC’s of Diabetes”, Julie Lom RN CDE,
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, 500 Belmont Street
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
Wednesday, June 13
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
10:00-11:30 am – Class 4 of 4 of “Healthy Low Cost
Meals for your Family”, Bobbe Anderson RD for Charity
Guild, Stop & Shop 2nd floor, 683 Belmont Street
1:00-2:00 pm – “How Exercise Improves Diabetic
Conditions.” Sean Willoughby MSPT and Kara Alterio PT
for Bay State Physical Therapy, 362 Belmont Street
5:30-6:30 pm –“You Can Manage Stress” Alexandra
Avedisian, Lifestyle Coach, Brockton Neighborhood Health
Center, 63 Main Street, 5th floor Main Conference Room
5:00-6:00 pm – “Zumba”, by Signature Healthcare,
41 Libby Street
6:00-8:00 pm – “A Day in the Life of a Kid with Type 1
Diabetes” Noah Brokmeier, Diabetes Dude, Brockton
Visiting Nurse Association, 500 Belmont Street
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
Saturday, June 16
Thursday, June 14
sunday, June 17
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
12:15-1:15 pm – “Light & Healthy Salads.” Tired of the
same old tossed green salad? Sick of boring, soggy potato
salad? Learn how to use unusual and exciting ingredients to
create flavorful, healthy, and satisfying dishes! Massasoit
Community College, Student Center, Student Lounge
2:00 -3:00 pm – “Type 2 Diabetes Support Group”,
Julie Lom RN CDE, Brockton Visiting Nurse Association,
500 Belmont Street
6:00-7:00 pm – “Type 1 Diabetes Support Group”,
Julie Lom RN CDE, Brockton Visiting Nurse Association,
500 Belmont Street
6:00-7:00 pm –“Many Ways to Get Fit & Stay Fit”,
Kathy Shea NP, Brockton Visiting Nurse Association,
500 Belmont Street
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
Friday, June 15
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
9:00-10:00 am – “Healthy Eating to Manage Diabetes”,
Sharon Gallagher RD, Brockton Visiting Nurse Association,
500 Belmont Street
1:00-2:00 pm –“ Chiropractic Treatment Options for Managing Diabetes.” Dr. Kim Flaherty of Milton Chiropractic,
362 Belmont Street
11:00 am-12:00 pm – “Right Foot, Left Foot, Feet,
Feet, Feet-How to Keep Your Feet in Tip Top Shape”,
Margo Kiss RN WOCN, Brockton Visiting Nurse Association,
500 Belmont Street
6:00-8:00 pm – “FAB FUN Night Health & Fitness Activities”,
Boys & Girls Club, 233 Warren Avenue
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
9:00-10:30 am – “Gardening for Health”, Dawn Fontaine
for Community Connections, 18 Perkins Street
10:00 am - 2:00 pm – “FREE Eye Exams to Screen for
Diabetes Related Eye Complications for the Community.”
Lion’s Eye-Mobile, Brockton Visiting Nurse Association,
500 Belmont Street
2:00-3:00 pm –“2nd Annual Greater Brockton Health Fair”,
Walgreens, Brockton AmeriCorps and the Greater Brockton
Community Health Network Area, Brockton High School
Westgate Lanes- bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
monday, June 18
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
10:00-11:30 am – “Pruebas de sangre gratis y educacion
sobre Prueba de Glucos en la Sangre: Como, Cuando &
Porque?” “Free blood sugar testing and education about
Blood Sugar Testing: How, When and Why?” Kristine
Barron, LPN & Deika O’Garro, CHW, Brockton Neighborhood
Health Center, 63 Main Street, main lobby
12:00-1:00 pm – “Mastering the Food Label”,
Nikki Tierney RD, HarborOne MultiCultural Banking Center,
68 Legion Parkway
1:00-2:00 pm – “Yoga-Easing into Movement with
Diabetes.” Leah Hallemann PTA, yoga instructor, Bay State
Physical Therapy, 362 Belmont Street
4:00-5:00 pm – “Tai Chi for Health”, Wu Li Academy at
Dorn Davies Senior Center, 1380 Main Street
6:00-7:00 pm – “Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
About Insulin Pump Infusion Sets” Julie Lom RN CDE,
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, 500 Belmont Street
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
tuesday, June 19
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
10:00-11:00 am – “Being Active-A way of Life” Alexandra
Avedisian, Lifestyle Coach, HarborOne MultiCultural
Banking Center, 68 Legion Parkway
4:30-6:30 pm – “Delicious & Nutritious Snack Tasting”,
Boys & Girls Club, 233 Warren Avenue
6:00-7:00 pm – “Blood Sugar Testing: How, When, Why?”
Diane Rimsans RN CDE, Brockton Visiting Nurse
Association, 500 Belmont Street
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
wednesday, June 20
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
11:30 am-12:30 pm – “Cooking Demonstration for
Diabetes”, Old Colony Elder Services at Dorn Davies
Senior Center, 1380 Main Street
1:00-2:00 pm – “How Exercise Improves Diabetic
Conditions.” Sean Willoughby MSPT and Kara Alterio PT
for Bay State Physical Therapy, 362 Belmont Street
5:00-6:00 pm – “Zumba” by Signature Healthcare,
41 Libby Street
5:30-6:30 pm – “Depression and Diabetes,” Johann
Hepner, N.P. Brockton Neighborhood Health Center,
63 Main Street, 5th floor Main Conference Room
6:00-8:00 pm – “Intro to Insulin Pumps & Continuous
Glucose Monitors” presentation and vendor fair,
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, 500 Belmont Street
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
thursday, June 21
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
10:00-11:00 am – “Como Controlar O Seu Stress?
“Luisa Schaeffer, Lifestlye Coach, HarborOne
MultiCultural Banking Center, 68 Legion Parkway
2:00-3:00 pm –“Blood Sugar Testing: How, When, Why?”
Diane Rimsans RN CDE, Brockton Visiting Nurse
Association, 500 Belmont Street
6:00-7:00 pm – “Tai Chi for Health”, Wu Li Academy at
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, 500 Belmont Street
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
friday, June 22
Free admission to the Old Colony YMCA*
1:00-2:00 pm –“Chiropractic Treatment Options
for Managing Diabetes”, Dr. Kim Flaherty, Milton
Chiropractic, 362 Belmont Street
5:00-6:00 pm – “What Does That Diabetes Medicine
Do??”, Julie Lom RN CDE, Brockton Visiting Nurse
Association, 500 Belmont Street
Westgate Lanes – bowl 3 strings for the price of 2*
saturday, June 23
June 23rd Walk
See back panel for exciting details!
*No registration required. For Old Colony YMCA
and Westgate Lanes offers, present this flyer.