[Self-Management_OR] Walk With Ease Updates - Virtual Classes & New Resources!

Hinkel Hilde (Janet) JANET.H.HINKEL at dhsoha.state.or.us
Tue May 9 15:57:59 PDT 2017


Welcome to spring! The sun is shining (hopefully where you are, too) and Walk With Ease has some exciting updates to share.

Virtual Classes are coming to Oregon!
Oregon State Extension was recently awarded a mini-grant<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__oaaction.unc.edu_oaaa-2Dannounces-2D2017-2Dsmall-2Dgrant-2Drecipients_&d=DwMFAg&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7hP85n9bl90FcIn-JbYkHamoEfevLZdRTx6VBDHHoOl4EmYNjUlNW_i1Xp7nuEhw&m=-zH1NFBtQWzetay-8SpMO2rNJqdXE--fZwkIK4p-uRk&s=NLvWzBszEu8hVKViSENK8ZvNgDkcpwpgRw6nscmStDw&e=> to get innovative with WWE program delivery. Classes begin in the OSU VIRTUAL CLASSROOM May 16th<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__walk.oregonstate.edu_&d=DwMFAg&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7hP85n9bl90FcIn-JbYkHamoEfevLZdRTx6VBDHHoOl4EmYNjUlNW_i1Xp7nuEhw&m=-zH1NFBtQWzetay-8SpMO2rNJqdXE--fZwkIK4p-uRk&s=6pUHwCtpPSiiagy0sDHxlQYEqz1F5EyevZVI08bP6i0&e=>! More information will be emailed this week. OSU needs your help advertising this new option.

Updated WWE forms
This is a grant-funded program. In order to continue receiving federal and state support, WWE needs your help in collecting participant data. Check out the new, updated forms<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__extension.oregonstate.edu_fch_walk-2Dwith-2Dease_group-2Dleaders_leader-2Dresources&d=DwMFAg&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7hP85n9bl90FcIn-JbYkHamoEfevLZdRTx6VBDHHoOl4EmYNjUlNW_i1Xp7nuEhw&m=-zH1NFBtQWzetay-8SpMO2rNJqdXE--fZwkIK4p-uRk&s=7G8DTc_go789Ol9vNoRFUdJ97ExIIjLu8bTqm93rieQ&e=> and please return these to OSU Extension via email<mailto:walk at oregonstate.edu> or snail mail (Oregon State University, OSU Extension WWE Program, c/o Katie Dunker, 250 Hallie Ford Center, Corvallis, OR  97331).

New WWE video - "Class Zero"
Check out this video from the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance.<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3DXYu7PFlZXYQ&d=DwMFAg&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7hP85n9bl90FcIn-JbYkHamoEfevLZdRTx6VBDHHoOl4EmYNjUlNW_i1Xp7nuEhw&m=-zH1NFBtQWzetay-8SpMO2rNJqdXE--fZwkIK4p-uRk&s=fqoGvKIW64PmLu-3J7ZWweEjyl8xdqAlVIPAPP1nwbM&e=> This is a great introduction to the Walk With Ease program for new instructors and interested participants. Link from your website or display in your facility.

Are you currently running a WWE class? Email your class details to walk at oregonstate.edu<mailto:walk at oregonstate.edu>, so OSU Extension can add it to their growing list of current and upcoming classes! OSU Extension is also launching a new portal to advertise your classes more broadly - so send your class information now to be included. More details coming.

For more information about WWE, contact:

Katie Dunker, MS
Physical Activity Outreach Coordinator
Oregon State University | College of Public Health & Human Sciences
250 Hallie Ford Center | Corvallis, OR  97331
541.737.3173 direct line | Katie.Dunker at oregonstate.edu<mailto:Katie.Dunker at oregonstate.edu>

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