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SMART COMMUTE 2009
Kicks off Friday, May 15

This year the Smart Commute continues throughout the summer, with Smart Commute Days scheduled for the third Friday of May, June, July, and August.

Register to join the Smart Commute, win prizes, and find the joy in your trip to work! 
Find out more! 

Corporate Challenge Leader Board
As of 8/06/09

League	Leader	Participation
Mini (2-10)	P&T Fitness	25%
Small (11-50)	JTV	65%
Medium (51-150)	CP Federal Credit Union	12%
Large (151 and up)	Flagstar Bank	8%

Some of these leaders are only ahead by a nose.  Your team could take the lead, but you have to join the Corporate Challenge to compete.  Find out more about the Corporate Challenge.

 

Support the Grand River Artswalk!
Thanks to the many people who attended meetings, wrote letters, and spoke to City Council, the ArtsWalk is moving forward and better than ever!

But the work is just beginning and the ArtsWalk still needs your support!
 Sign the Petition.

The Fitness Council of Jackson is making it easier to be active in Jackson! An active lifestyle combats all the negative effects associated with inactivity and is fun. Jackson has great opportunities to be active. Check out the "Calendar of Events" or "Health and Recreation" sections to find out more. . Jackson is also quickly becoming a leader in becoming a walkable community. Living in a walkable community means you can  incorporate exercise into your daily routine by doing things like walking or biking to work or school or taking the stairs. Check out all Jackson has to offer and get moving!  

Fitness Council of Jackson
225 N. Jackson St.
(Pedal & Tour Building)
Jackson, MI 49201
517-990-9798

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
       BECOME A MEMBER

Get Involved!
Walkable Community Taskforce

Join our Email List
Receive Notice of our news, projects,
events & how you can participate.
The Fitness Council serves each and every Jackson resident, working together for a healthy, active community.
 

Upcoming Events:

July 17
Smart Commute
Paddle to Work

July 17
Smart Commute
Smart Commute to the Movies

July 12
Waterloo  Tri / Du

July 18
The Perfect Drive charity golf outing

July 19
Clark Lake Triathlon

Aug 1
Mick Webster Memorial Bike Ride

Aug 16
G.R.E.A.T.  Canoe Trip- Downtown Jackson


SEE THE  FITNESS DIRECTORY &  CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ALL THEDETAILS

Seven Jackson county schools have
     received Safe Routes to School grants
     totaling nearly $300,000! These awards
     are the direct result of the efforts by the
     Fitness Council and numerous teachers,
     parents, students and volunteers in all
     three communities. Congratulations to
     Grass Lake, Springport, Jackson Arts &
     Technology Academy and Jackson Public
     schools!

2009 Fitness Directory and Race
     Schedule is  now available! Find
     your favorite Jackson activity!

Bike Routes Maps for Jackson are
     available. Request Yours Now!

Register your support for bike lanes in Jackson!
 

 

 Walkable Communities Task Force and 
      City of Jackson launch new web-based
      comment form.
     Submit your thoughts about walking and
     biking conditions in Jackson.

Fitness Council releases 2006 study of
     biking and walking in Jackson
     Check it out!

Fitness Council teams up with disAbility
     Connections to launch Inclusive Sports
     and Recreation in Jackson.
     Take the Survey!

View upcoming events and race results
    from runjackson.com (JARDA)