NEW! Healthy Cookbook! "Let's Get Cookin'" recipe guide to healthy eating, contains quick, and easy healthy recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Cookbooks can be purchased for only $5.00 at any Fontana Neighborhood center. Community Services Administration 16860 Valencia Ave. Fontana, CA 92335 Heritage Neighborhood Center 7350 W. Liberty Parkway Fontana, CA 92335 Cypress Neighborhood Center 8380 Cypress Ave. Fontana, CA 92335 Miller Fitness Center 17004 Arrow Blvd. Fontana, CA 92335 Jack Bulik Teen Center 16581 Filbert St. Fontana, CA 92335 Don Day Neighborhood Center 14501 Live Oak Ave. Fontana, CA 92337 Fontana Park Aquatics Center 15610 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA 92336 Jessie Turner Center 15556 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA 92336 Mary Vagle Nature Center 11501 Cypress Ave. Fontana, CA 92337 For more information call (909) 350-6542.     “Fast Fresh Fabulous Cooking Classes” The “Fast Fresh Fabulous Cooking Classes” are unique interactive classes that promote the importance of eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day and the benefits of eating and cooking healthy. Join the Healthy Fontana Chef the first or third Saturday of each month at Shady Trails Parkhouse for innovative ways to prepare healthier meals and snacks using healthy fresh foods. Cooking Classes: Classes are offered on the first or third Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Classes held on the third Saturday will be a duplicate of the class held on the first Saturday of the Month. March 6 or 20 April 3 or 17 May 1 or 15 Register today for a class at ncollins@fontana.org or by phone (909) 350-6542. Shady Trails Parkhouse is located at 15800 South Park Lane in Fontana.     World Cafe March 20, 2010             Space is limited! Register by March 15th! 5:00pm – 9:00pm Community Conversation featuring Toren Volkmann, co-author of From Binge to Blackout. Toren will talk about his story and how our alcohol culture is influencing our families. Come and talk about how you can protect your youth, families and community. Fontana Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council youth will lead this community conversation. Light refreshments will be served. Location: Jack Bulik Teen Center 16581 Filbert Ave. Fontana, CA 92335, Fees: Free Registration: Registration is required for ages 13 and up only. Please call the Jack Bulik Teen Center 909.349.6983 or email jhendrix@fontana.org or Central Valley Prevention Program of MHS, Inc. 909.423.0312 or email bspencer@mhsinc.org     Jr. Chef Cooking Class This is a Fun, Interactive cooking class with hands on experience, teaching children how to cook/prepare healthy dishes and snacks. Themes include: - Nutrition - Safe food handling - Sanitation - Proper utensil use. Parent supervision is mandatory. Classes are held on the third Saturday of the month from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Classes are FREE! Ages: 8-14 Held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Dates: March 20th April 17th May 15th June 19th Pre-Registration is required! Registration is monthly and begins on the first week day of the month for that session. Call (909) 350-6542 to register.     H1N1 (“Swine”) Flu Update For the most up-to-date information on H1N1 or seasonal influenza, visit the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health website at www.sbcounty.gov/dph, or call 1 (800) 782-4264. More useful resources are also available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website at http://www.flu.gov/. Free H1N1 Vaccination Available Throughout the County Free H1N1 flu clinics are being conducted in San Bernardino County in an effort to reach out to more local residents through schools, faith and community-based organizations. The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health officials urges residents who have not yet been vaccinated against the H1N1 virus to take advantage of the County’s free H1N1 vaccination campaign. Over 36,000 people die of flu related conditions every year in the United States. To reduce the spread of the H1N1 virus, get vaccinated now. Now is a great opportunity to get the H1N1 Flu vaccine: Everyone six (6) months of age and older are eligible for the H1N1 vaccine. Children less than 10 years old need to get two doses of H1N1 vaccine approximately one month apart to maximize protection against the virus. Schools and Community Based Mass H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Clinics: Grand Terrace Senior Center              March 8, 2010              22627 Grand Terrace Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92313-4919              1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Rancho Cucamonga Abundant Living Family Church              March 13, 2010             10900 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730              9:00 am – 12:00 pm San Bernardino Valley College              March 22, 2010             701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92410              11:00 am - 6:00 pm Fontana, Citylink (Water of Life) March 23, 2010             8440 Nuevo Ave., Fontana, CA 92335              2:00 pm – 5:00 pm                                      Public Health Clinic Based H1N1 Influenza Vaccination: Appointments are required at the following Public Health clinics to receive the H1N1 vaccine. To make an appointment, call 1 (800) 722-4777. Hesperia Monday - Friday              16453 Bear Valley Road Hesperia, CA 92345              8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ontario              Monday - Friday              1647 Holt Blvd. Ontario, CA 91764              8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Redlands Monday - Friday              800 East Lugonia Ave. Suite F Redlands, CA 92373              8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Barstow              Thursdays              303 E. Mt. View St. Barstow, CA 92311              9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Only the following clinic is available on a walk-in basis: San Bernardino Monday - Friday 351 N. Mt. View Ave. Room 102 San Bernardino, CA 92415 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Department of Public Health is partnering with the school districts, faith and community-based organizations to offer free H1N1 vaccinations to all County residents. Free vaccinations are available at the following sites: The H1N1 flu vaccine will not be provided at the following Public Health Clinics: Big Bear San Bernardino (799 Rialto Ave.)     NEW! Program to Track Your Progress to a Healthy Lifestyle! Healthy Fontana in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health now provides you with a program to track your progress! Register for FREE at http://www.healthycommunity.ca/sbcounty and track your fruit and vegetable intake, water intake, physical activity, fitness and weight. View graphs of your progress over time to help you stay motivated. Join a team or challenge or send your friend a motivation e-card. Visit the site today to see all the great FREE benefits! For more information or for questions about the site call (909) 350-6542.     Free Online Nutrition Education Training Program Learn strategies for integrating nutrition into core subjects using Dairy Council of California’s curriculum in just 30 minutes. WHO? All elementary and middle school teachers and administrators. WHAT? An online training sharing the nutrition facts that you need to know to make teaching nutrition easy. Get familiar with USDA’s MyPyramid and basic nutrition with a registered dietitian. WHERE? Visit www.dairycouncilofca.org/Educators. You can also contact your local territory manager at 1.877.324.7901 to set up free, on-site training. WHY? Your time is valuable. Certificate awarded for completion of training. HOW? Video clips using real classroom teachers who provide best practices based on their own teaching experiences.     Health Education Classes offered by Kaiser Permanente, Fontana Medical Center The Healthier Living: Managing Ongoing Health Conditions (Self-Care Management) Cost: No fee for non-members Take control of your ongoing health condition on a daily basis with this six-week workshop. Use discussions and goal setting to help you learn how to manage stress, eat healthier, develop an exercise program, communicate better with your physician, and live a happier, healthier life. For more information or to register for a class call (909) 609-3000. Available in English and Spanish. The Pathways to Wellness Program Cost: $335 for a nonmember Start losing those extra pounds and inches with this positive-approach program that includes a support group. You'll learn behavioral approaches to managing and controlling stress and cravings, and develop new eating and fitness habits. For more information or to register for a class call (909) 609-3000. Available in English only. The Smoking Cessation Program Cost: $40.00 for non-members Kick the nicotine habit for good! Learn a variety of techniques to help you become smoke-free. Get a better understanding of your routines and habits related to smoking. Discuss chemical and behavioral aids, and get suggestions for lifestyle changes to help you quit. Smoking Cessation Orientation followed by 8 week series of classes held one day a week on mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Prescription medications not included for non-members. For more information or to register for a class call (909) 609-3000. Available in English only.     The Secret of Salads Salads are a great way to incorporate the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet. You can eat a small salad with chicken, fish or pork, almost anything! Watch the dressing; just use half of what you would normally use. Or try a reduced calorie version of your favorite dressing. Salads can also contain complex carbohydrates and fiber which aid in digestion and help you feel full. Try to eat a salad loaded with vegetables before your dinner to reduce the amount of food you consume during the meal. Get creative with your salads! You can add sliced pears, apples, or any other crunchy fruit or vegetable will work great in your salad. Stay tuned for more information on salad ideas. If you have some ideas we would like to hear from you and may feature you on our recipes page!     Important Facts About Fruit Eating fruit provides many important health benefits. People who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are more likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for stroke, cardio vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. For those trying to lose weight eating snacks that consist of fresh fruit, such as an apple or banana, will help avoid overeating at lunch.