/allenmore/rss/events Events RSS Feed en-us Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:47:20 PDT Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:47:20 PDT /allenmore/event/723 Biggest Winner Series Lakewood Series Begins Sept. 25, 2008 MultiCare Center For Healthy Living, the YMCA of Tacoma-Pierce County and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department are launching a new weight loss program called Biggest Winner Series, based off the successful Pierce County\'s Biggest Winner* community contest. This twelve week program includes before and after health assessments, individual sessions with a Registered Dietitian and Certified Trainer, nutrition and fitness classes, a twelve week exercise program at the YMCA, and lots of encouragement along the way. Books and materials will be provided and prizes will be rewarded for Biggest Winners. For more information on this program, call 253-403-1503. Screenings - Pre and post cholesterol and glucose testing - Pre and post blood pressure readings at the YMCA - Pre and post metabolic testing and body composition screening - Pre and post Personal Wellness Profiles Nutrition Counseling As part of the program, you will spend 3 months working with a MultiCare Registered Dietitian. Other nutrition benefits: - 9 group classes primarily focused on nutrition - 3 one-on-one sessions with a Registered Dietitian - Food and activity journals - Biggest Loser Calorie Counter Book - Weekly challenges with chance to win prizes - Weekly online and in-class tracking of team progress - Weekly tracking of individual weight loss (shared with individual; not group) Fitness Counseling As part of the program, you will receive a 3 month membership to the YMCA. Other fitness benefits: - Weekly group workouts lead by a Certified Trainer from the YMCA - “12 Week Program” at the YMCA with workout tracking / progress by Fit Links Cost $389 for non-YMCA member $299 for YMCA member (Under $33 a week) To be considered for the program, your application must be received by Friday, Sept. 5. Call 253-403-1503 for more information or an application. /allenmore/event/1353 This very popular event sells out each year! The tournament will be played at the historic Tacoma Country & Golf Club, the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi. Golf foursomes include three players who are teamed up with a celebrity player. Join Nick Lachey and friends for a great day of golf for a very worthy cause! Time: Check-In and Breakfast - 8:30amShot-gun Start - 10am Format: ShambleDinner and Awards Ceremony: Immediately following Location: Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Map)13204 Country Club DriveLakewood, WA253-588-2161 Directions: From Interstate 5 take the Gravelly Lake Drive Exit 124 and head west. Stay in the inside left lane, proceed through a traffic light and the road will branch into a "Y", follow the "Y" to the left. The entrance to the Club is the first possible left turn. For more information call 253-403-1522. /allenmore/event/1351 Come watch Nick Lachey and friends as they play a madcap game of softball at Cheney Stadium!Two teams, the Stars vs. the Media, will face off against each other—only one will emerge victorious! The Stars will be led by Nick Lachey, Singer and TV Host, and the Media will be led by Chris Egan, Sports Anchor for KING 5 TV.  Come bring the kids to a fun game of softball, grab a few autographs and help out a great cause!View the celebrities slated to appear.To Purchase Tickets: Stop by or call one of these Windermere Professional Partner offices (available August 12 – September 20)            Windermere Professional Partners           4701 S. 19th St.           Tacoma, WA  98405           253-565-1189           tacpropart@windermere.com Tacoma Properties 1807 N. Stevens St. Tacoma, WA  98406 253-830-6000 tacprops@windermere.com Purchase online or call the Tacoma Rainiers Box Office (available August 12 – September 21) www.tacomarainiers.com or 253-752-7700, Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm. Stop by the ticket booth at the Cheney Stadium on game day. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted. Checks must be drawn on a local bank with two forms of identification.Time: 9:30am - Gates Open10:30am - First PitchTickets: General Admission - $15.00Box Seats - $40.00Box seats include reserved seating in the row/field boxes along first and/or third base, hot dogs, hamburgers and baked beans, along with soft drinks, wine and beer. Parking is included. All Box Seat ticket holders will receive a special gift suitable for being autographed. Claim your Box Seat tickets at the check-in table in the concourse.  When you enter the Cheney Stadium parking lot, please show the attendant your game tickets to park in the designated areas.For more information about the Tacoma All-Star Celebrity Weekend, visit our website. /allenmore/event/1352 Join Nick Lachey, our host for the event, as well as our celebrity guests at this fun, casual and intimate affair as we raise our bid cards to support the NICU at Tacoma General Hospital. This is a fun event that will touch your heart! We will start the evening with a social hour and jazz music by the Kareem Kandi trio. Chef Allan Wambaa, has a great menu planned for us. Local Washington wines will be served with dinner as we listen to great local music. Attire: Country Club Casual Date: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 Time: 5pm - Social Hour6pm - Dinner and Auction9pm - Auction Ends Location: Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, Third Floor 1500 Broadway Tacoma, WA Parking: We recommend parking on the covered 2nd floor parking garage accessible from Lot A. Parking for 0-4 hours is $5.00. Rates are subject to change without notice. For more information, visit our website. /allenmore/event/726 Medically-based program that prepares you mentally and physically to break old habits and start healthy new ones. Our trained facilitator will help you identify and conquer your challenges in quitting tobacco, and prepare a solid foundation for a successful quit. QuitSmart works in conjunction with our support groups: For the highest success rate, we recommend weekly attendance at our free support groups while preparing for and one year following your final quit date. Healthy snacks and workbook included; program fee $25.To reserve your space call 1-800-485-0205.