Fitness Arlington!

Arlington County Board Member J. Walter Tejada yesterday announced “Fitness Arlington,” a year-long effort looking at both physical and emotional health, according to the Sun Gazette. Tejada said, “We're going to find out what makes a healthy community - [and] we want to have fun."

You are invited to attend the Fit Arlington Cafe, a community-wide dialogue on how to inspire fitness, with County Board Member Walter Tejada and Arlington Schools Board Member Ed Fendley on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Walter Reed Community Center (2909 16th Street South). To RSVP, email ELegg@arlingtonva.us. If you have any questions, contact Laura Lazour at (703) 228-3324. Healthy refreshments will be served.

Update: The Dec 2 Fit Arlington Cafe event was highlighted in Back Fence.

(Full Sun Gazette Article Below)

Fitness to Be County Focus in 2007
by Scott McCaffrey, Staff Writer
(Created: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:08 AM EST)

Arlington government officials are hoping that 2007 is a year when county residents commit to get fit.“We're going to hit the ground running, literally,” said County Board member Walter Tejada, who on Nov. 14 announced plans for “Fitness Arlington,” a year-long effort looking at both physical and emotional health.“We're going to find out what makes a healthy community - [and] we want to have fun,” Tejada said.

Working with Tejada will be School Board member Ed Fendley. They, along with staff (and, this being Arlington, no doubt a task force), will look at issues ranging from elevating eating habits to reducing stress.” A kickoff brainstorming session is slated for Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Walter Reed Community Center. Residents of all ages are invited to participate.While the effort isn't slated to start until the new year, at least one elected official has gotten a head start.

County Board Chairman Chris Zimmerman has increased his exercise routine throughout the year, largely through biking and running, and has shed some weight.“I've had a great time,” Zimmerman said at the Nov. 14 board meeting.