Wellness Month Preview

Hey Members! It’s time to get fit, get active, and stay healthy and well. Why wait for New Year’s Day to resolve to do better for yourself? Wellness Month is this October and we’d love for you to join us.

Here’s a complete list of our Wellness Month activities:

Tuesdays in October join us for our annual lunch and learn series. Our favorite fitness trainer Morris Brosette is back for three exclusive sessions. Bring your brown bag and get ready to take control of your health.

  • October 4: Four Links to Total Health and Fitness SuccessLearn how Lifestyle, Recovery, Nutrition, and Fitness must all be strong in order to truly achieve your health and fitness goals and maintain those goals long term.
  • October 11: The Power of PlaySkip the workout! Get out there and play. Learn how going out and literally playing as you did when you were a child could possibly be one of the best things you can do for your health and fitness goals.
  • October 18: Anything You Ever Wanted to KnowHere is your chance – ask anything about health and fitness. Mo will answer all of your questions on health, nutrition, fitness, lifestyle and more.

Register for one, two, or all three classes at mymetrotex.org and don’t forget to bring your lunch and your questions!

October 14: Carter Blood Care Blood Drive – Sign up here for a timeslot to donate blood.

October 15: Susan G Komen Race for the Cure – Join the MetroTex team for our annual fun and uplifting 5K. Breakfast and parking provided. Click here to sign up today!

October 20: REALTOR Safety Class – Our very popular REALTOR® Safety Course is back! Limit risk and increase safety for yourself and your clients. Learn how to assess potential risks and develop safety protocols for client meetings, open houses, showings, online interactions, and other business activities. Implement strategies for data security, including protecting personal and electronic information.  Get easy-to-remember strategies for responding to threats and attacks and when facing potentially dangerous situations. 3 hours CE credit. Register here.

Mammograms – If you are in need of a mammogram or cervical cancer screening and don’t have income or insurance to cover it, the Texas Department of State Health Services provides resources to free and low-cost providers. Please visit dshs.texas.gov/bcccs/ for more information. In addition, the Moncrief Cancer Institute, an affiliate of UT Southwestern, has a mobile screening unit. You can make an appointment here: https://www.moncrief.com/content/breast-cancer-screening.

Colonoscopies – There are numerous resources for low and no-cost colon cancer screening and colonoscopies. To find one near you, visit texascancer.info/access/accesstocare.html. Or make an appointment with the Montcrief Cancer Institute at https://www.moncrief.com/content/colon-cancer-screening.

Get fit, stay safe, help someone in need and get your screenings done. October is a great time to take care of yourself and your community!