Everyone who wants to lose weight -- or maintain weight loss -- in the New Year can sign up for the 2004 Tucson Physical Activity and Weight Loss Challenge during the Arizona State Home Show. Anyone can participate: young or old; singles, couples or families; individuals or groups. Participants can attend a series of 12 weekly educational workshops providing information, demonstrations and opportunities to connect with others for support and exercise; workshops will be held Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7 p.m., beginning Jan. 20 at University Medical Center, DuVal Auditorium. The Challenge began as the Mayor's Fitness and Weight Loss Challenge in January 2003 and is the first city weight loss competition to emphasize weight loss and maintenance by making long-term lifestyle changes. The Challenge is coordinated by the University of Arizona College of Medicine, implemented through the City of Tucson and supported by the Wellness Councils of Arizona; the Arizona Governor's Council on Health, Physical Fitness and Sports; the Mel and Enid Zuckerman Arizona College of Public Health; and other cooperating groups. Sponsors for the 2004 Challenge include PacifiCare, University Medical Center, Carondelet Foundation, Tucson Medical Center and other funding partners.
DATES/TIMES: FRIDAY, JAN. 9, Noon to 3 P.M.
SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.
SUNDAY, JAN. 11, 10 A.M. to Noon
LOCATION: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church St., Tucson
FEE: $20 per person, $50 for families of three or more (fee includes registration for 2004 Tucson Physical Activity and Weight Loss Challenge, 12 weekly educational workshops and tee shirt). Arizona State Home Show entry fee will be reimbursed for people who sign up for the Tucson Challenge.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact Lauve Metcalfe, director of program development, Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, UA College of Medicine, 621-6988; email: lauve@u.arizona.edu; fax: (520) 621-8170.
MEDICAL WRITERS/ASSIGNMENT EDITORS NOTE: Media are welcome to cover this event. Participants will be available for interviews; to make arrangements, please contact Lauve Metcalfe, director of program development, Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, UA College of Medicine, (520) 621-6988.
