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Biggest Winner Team Challenge

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Losing weight is THE one thing that can have the most dramatic effect on our physical and emotional health. It's why it's the number one New Year's Resolution people choose year after year and why we like to start the New Year with the Biggest Winner Team Challenge! Let's make 2020 the year that we change our mindset and get it done.

Please be a part of this challenge even if you don't need to lose weight, because another top 10 New Year's Resolution is to help others make their dreams come true. This challenge can help you gain endurance, strength, facilitate healthier eating habits, gain more energy, improve your overall health and well-being and allow you to offer support and inspiration to your teammates that are working on weight loss.

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Life Talks - Free Health & Wellness Classes

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2019-20 Wellness Programs Schedule (in PDF)

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Current Classes

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Free Fitness Classes
There is no need to sign up for classes; just show up at the designated time and place, ready for a workout! All certified fitness instructors work for the Wellness Council of Arizona and they will provide a great workout with modifications as needed. All fitness experience levels are welcome to join.
Tuesdays
- Restorative Yoga @ Johnson in the Cafeteria (6060 S Joseph) 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Zumba @ Sewell in the Cafeteria (425 N. Sahuara Ave.) 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Yoga @ Gale in the Library (678 S. Gollob Rd.) 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Strength/Tone @ Howell in the Cafeteria (401 N. Irving Ave.) 4:15 - 5:00 pm
- Strength @ Miles in the Gymnasium (1400 E. Broadway) 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Wednesdays
- Strength/Tone @ Hollinger in the Gym ( 150 W. Ajo Way) 4:10 – 5:00 pm
- Hatha Yoga @ 1010 in the Maroon Room(1010 E 10th St.) 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursdays
- Strength/Tone @ Hollinger in the Gym ( 150 W. Ajo Way) 3:45 – 4:30 pm
- Yoga @ Gale in the Library (678 S. Gollob Rd.) 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Strength/Tone @ Howell in the Cafeteria (401 N. Irving Ave.) 4:15 - 5:00 pm
- Strength @ Miles in the Gymnasium (1400 E. Broadway) 5:00 - 6:00 pm

LIFE - Lifestyle Improvements for Employees

Lifestyle Improvements For Employees

Tucson Unified Wellness Program - Free to all district employees!
Includes:
- Health Coaching
- Fitness Classes
- Quarterly Challenges
- Wellness Workshops
- School Break Activities
Health Coaches work for the Wellness Council of Arizona to serve the health interests of employees. All information shared with them is kept confidential and is not shared with any management personnel or any other employees
Success Stories
Thank you so much for encouraging my fitness with FITGO! I have really benefited from the program. Usually in the summer time I don't eat as well since I'm home and tend to snack, but with the goals provided by the card, I have changed my habits and feel much better! I also have enjoyed the challenges to explore new places: the loop, fitness gatherings, etc. It has been good for me to get to bed and get up at the same time so school starting won't be as much of a jolt. I also appreciate my fitness coach Debbie. She is so supportive of me and her advice and willingness to communicate and meet with me has helped. Knowing I had FITGO as my goal has given me direction in making good choices about exercise, food, and leisure this summer. Thank you!

Emily Evans
Orchestra Teacher at Ford, Fruchthendler, Henry, Hudlow, Sewell Elementary Schools

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Contest Winners

Healthy Selfie Winners

We had so much fun with the 2019 Healthy Selfie Challenge! We love seeing your photos and hearing about what wellness means to each of you./p>

The goal of the Healthy Selfie Challenge was to submit photos and hit 3 or more categories (Wellness For You, New recipe or activity, Fitness, Nutrition, Hydration, Group photo, Selfie with your Health Coach) to be entered into the Healthy Selfie Raffle Drawing between Oct 16 – Dec 6. Each employee could earn up to 7 raffle entries for 1 of 15 Health and Wellness Prize Bags valued at $100 each. This year, we had 976 raffle entries!

We are pleased to announce the Healthy Selfie Challenge Winners!

Nutrition Prize Bag Winners - 6-quart Instant Pot and Instant Pot Accessories

Grace Kinney (Steele)

Isabella Jaramillo (MASS)

Teresa Federico (Lynn Urquides)

Fitness Prize Bag Winners
Fitbit Inspire and a 3-in-1 AB Wheel Roller Kit AB Roller Pro with Push-Up Bar, Jump Rope and Knee Pad with Workout Guide

Patricia Perez (Pueblo Gardens)

Sondra Dewey (Safety)

Trinidad Tester (Catalina)

Yoga & Mobility Prize Bag Winners
Yoga Kit with Yoga Mat, Yoga Block & Yoga Strap, Foam Roller, Theracane, and Massage Balls Set

Karin Lee (Cholla)

Michelle Marquez (Erickson)

Sylvia Quigley (1010)

Self-Care Prize Bag Winners
Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser (550ml 12 Hours Wood Grain Aroma Diffuser), Plant Therapy - 100% Pure, Undiluted, Natural Aromatherapy - 7 Essential Oils & 7 Synergy Blends and Plant Therapy Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil

Angela Lopez (Maldonado)

Jennifer Osborne (Collier)

Rachel Ruder (Roberts-Naylor)

Hydration Prize Bag Winners
ZAK 30 oz Stainless Double Wall Steel Tumbler, 64oz Double Wall Stainless Steel Growler, Infusion Pro 32 oz. Fruit Infusion Water Bottle with Insulated Sleeve, Fruit Infused Water Recipes and Ulla Hydration Reminder

Ellen Dunscomb (Sam Hughes)

Megha Sharma (Myers Ganoung)

Yolanda Chamseddine (Safford)

We want to give a quick shout out to all of the employees who hit all 7 categories in this year's challenge. The following employees have each won a LIFE Insulated Grocery Bag and were entered into the Grand Prize Raffle Drawing:

Amanda Montgomery (Grijalva)	Kelsey Haag (Borman)	Patricia Perez (Pueblo Gardens)
Ana Kroh (Palo Verde)	Kevin Startt (1010)	Patty Van Asdlan (Duffy)
Ana Maria Lopez Medrano (Hollinger)	Kim DuPuis (East Trans)	Peg Wilmore (Gridley)
Angela Lopez (Maldonado)	Kim Martin (Johnson)	Rachel Ruder (Roberts-Naylor)
Coleen Holliday (Cragin)	Kimberly Rogers (Duffy)	Robin Farias (Catalina)
Dawn Sarnes (Collier)	Kirstin Bittel (1010)	Robin McSpadden (Sabino)
Debra Jacobs (Marshall)	Lindsey Aragon (Miller)	Robyn Soberg (Henry)
Elena Doughty (Henry)	Lisa Langford (Collier)	Sharon Waddill (Howell)
Elizabeth Bouwens (Hollinger)	Maggie Derksen (Miles)	Soraya Marrone (Hollinger)
Grace Kinney (Steele)	Margaret Moeykens (Henry)	Susan Essington (Direct Link)
Ida Melen (Collier)	Margaret Seamans (Borton)	Sylvia Quigley (1010)
Isis Escobar (Hollinger)	Maria Elena Mendoza (Whitmore)	Taeko Miller (East Trans)
Jackie Freed (Cragin)	Megha Sharma (Myers Ganoung)	Tammy Case (Cholla)
Jan Milligan (Sewell)	Melissa King (Collier)	Trinidad Tester (Catalina)
Janet Stein (Sabino)	Mercedes Mejias (East Trans)	Trish Sierra (Borman)
Jennifer Osborne (Collier)	Michelle Garcia (1010)	Vanda Morey (Collier)
Julie Alvira (Erickson)	Nicky Cota Robles (Kellond)	Vanessa Manion (Soleng Tom)
Julie Groce (Roberts-Naylor)	Nina Jolly (Howell)	Yolanda Chamseddine (Safford)
Karin Lee (Cholla)

Grand prize: Health and Wellness Prize Bag valued at $250
ZAK 30 oz Stainless Double Wall Steel Tumbler, ZAK 64oz Double Wall Stainless Steel Growler, Ulla Hydration Reminder, Fitbit Inspire, Theracane, Instant Pot and Stress Relief: 100% Pure Essential Oil Body Spray, Face Mist, Room Spray, Anxiety Relief, Insomnia Relief, Spa & Relaxation Oil

Lindsey Aragon (Miller)

*All Healthy Selfie prizes will be delivered in a LIFE Insulated Grocery Bag. Your health coach will reach out to the challenge winners and deliver their prizes before Winter Break!

Congratulations to all of the Healthy Selfie Challengers and to all of our winners!

Health and Wellness Fair Raffle Prize Winners

We want to send a huge Thank You to all who were able to attend the 2019 Annual Tucson Unified Health and Wellness Fair last week! Employees who participated were entered into the Health Fair Raffle. There were 52 Raffle Prize Winners, plus every winner will also receive a LIFE insulated grocery bag from the Tucson Unified Health Coaching Team!

Health and Wellness Fair Raffle Prize Winners

Amy Schull (Catalina)	Teeth Whitening Kit from Delta Dental
Angie Mendoza (1010)	$25 Sprouts Gift Card from the Wellness Council of Arizona
Beatriz Gavino (Tucson High)	Free Training Program of Your Choice from SW Endurance Training
Becky Muotka (Utterback)	Thera Cane from Waves Physical Therapy
Bernadette Tanner (Alice Vail)	Sunglasses Case from Catalina Eye
Carmen Bonillas (Pueblo)	$25 Sauce Gift Card from CETERAIS
Cherry Howell (White)	Smile Big Holiday Gift Basket from Leber Ortho
Chris Rodarte (Sam Hughes)	Panera Gift Card from Renewal by Anderson
Cindy Dunn (Duffy)	$25 Target Gift Card from Avesis
Cynthia Busby (Collier)	SWAG Bag from GCU
Dana Karibian (Ex Ed)	RTIC Tumbler from Rosen Orthodontics
Danielle Diaz (Lawrence)	$30 Roadhouse Cinema Gift Card from El Dorado Audiology
Darryl Stoner (Pueblo)	$25 Sauce Gift Card from Zona Dental
Dawn Fode (Oyama)	$25 Visa Gift Card from Hughes Federal Credit Union
Eric Yetman (Catalina)	$30 Amazon Gift Card from El Rio
Hannah Thandi (Gale)	Gift Bag from CODAC
Ian Davies (Sahuaro)	Bluetooth Speaker Bottle from Optum
J Carmen Tirado-Paredes (Catalina)	Swag Bag from Tucson Orthopedic Institute
Jacqueline Freed (Cragin)	$25 Amazon Gift Card from Basic
Janet Stein (Sabino)	Adidas Gift Bag from Sun Life
Janetta Peck (East Transportation)	$25 Visa Gift Card from Jorgensen Brooks Group
Juanita "Jenny" Miles (Cholla)	Panera Gift Card from AZ Blood Specialist
Jerry Lazur (Dropout Prevention)	$50 Gift Card & SWAG Bag from Clear Vision Express
Joann Manzanares (LIRC)	$25 Visa Gift Card from Vantage West
Joseph Usero (Santa Rita)	Swag Bag from Voya
Kathy Chandler (Dunham)	Meal Prep Gift Bag from Weight Watchers
Kimberly Grosvenor (Booth-Fickett)	$25 Starbucks Gift Card from AZ Liver
Kristin Palmer (Whitmore)	$25 Starbucks Gift Card from Fairway Mortgage
Leticia Santiesteban (Sub)	Financial Wellness Books from Schultz Financial
Linda Lyon (Catalina)	$25 Visa Gift Card from Tierra Antigua
Lisa Wood-Hromidko (LIRC)	Gift Bag + $25 Starbucks Gift Card from Grant Road Dentistry
Madelena Ramirez (Central Trans.)	Free Companion Airfare – BOGO from TRU International
Margaret Orantes (LIRC)	$75 Amazon Gift Card from Guild Mortgage
Maria Kagen (Miles)	Pillow Blanket from United Healthcare
Maria Valenzuela (Schumaker)	$99 Free Sunglass Promo + Supplies from Nationwide Vision
Marisela Dominguez (MASS)	Steel Water Bottle from BBVA Compass
Martha Palacios (Wright)	Swag Bag from Ottawa University
Mary Hidalgo (Dunham)	Sweet Leaf Gift Box from Sweet Leaf
Melissa Hall (Catalina)	$25 Starbucks Gift Card from Liberty Mutual
Melissa King (Collier)	1 Week of Meals from Hello Fresh
Pamela Brown (GATE)	$25 Sprouts Gift Card from Sprouts
Pamela Miller (Blenman)	30 Day Membership from Resilient Fitness
Pat Ponce (Safford)	Vanilla Pumpkin & Pumpkin Spice Candles from Palo Verde Behavioral
Patricia K Bowers (1010)	Gift Bag from Nuskin
Paula Gene Anderson (Cholla)	Bluetooth Speaker Bottle from Optum
Penny Savoie (Sahuaro)	$25 Baggins Gift Card from Costco
Rebecca Rusciolelli (1010)	Popcornopolis Gift Box from Carondelet
Robert Ancharski (Ex Ed)	$15 Fleet Feet Gift Certificate from Girls on the Run
Shelly Sykora (Operations)	Starbucks Gift Card from Desert Sky Medicine
Sylvia Quigley (1010)	$20 Starbucks Gift Card from Fast Med Urgent Care
Terry Reed (Catalina)	Gift Bag from Pain Institute of Southern Arizona
Yvonne Nelsa (Catalina)	Ninja Master Prep from CHWP Expos

Congratulations to all of our Raffle Prize Winners!

FITGO Bingo - Summer 2019 Winners

Thank you to those who participated in our 2019 FITGO Bingo Summer Challenge. Our outstanding participants completed 1,503 health and wellness squares, 493 bingo lines, and 23 people completely blacked out their FITGO Bingo cards, earning a $10 Gift Card!

With 493 tickets in the FITGO Bingo line raffle, the $25 Healthy Purchase Gift Card raffle winners are:

Anne Dudley (TAP)
Carmen Sierra (1010)
Carrie Crawford (Valencia)
Christa McConaughy (Doolen)
Cyndie Cruze (Collier)
Dolores DeVera (Sub Office)
Hermelinda Montoya (SW Education Center)
Jan Milligan (Sewell)
Jill Leon (Soleng Tom)
Jose Rodriguez Jr. (1010)
Laura Massey-Miller (Borman)
Lisa Bennington-Skay (Doolen)
Lisa Wood-Hromidko (LIRC)
Lori Conner (Carrillo)
Margo Taylor (Miles)
Maria Kagen (Miles)
Matthew Jellison (Gale)
Robin Farias (Catalina)
Sylvia Quiqley (1010)
Tina Schivone (Howell)

The 23 people who blacked out their FITGO Bingo card and received a $10 Gift Card are:

April Knippen(Gridley)
Catherine Rumney (Sam Hughes)
Cyndie Cruze (Collier)
Cynthia Schnell (Direct Link)
Debbee Garcia (Secrist)
Elizabeth Bouwens (Hollinger)
Emily Evans (Henry)
Jan Milligan (Sewell)
Jennifer Dalton (Kellond)
Jennifer Matsuyama (Cragin)
Josue Zuniga (1010)
Joyce Brown (Valencia)
Kevin Startt (1010)
Kim DuPuis (East Trans.)
Kirstin Bittel (Mansfeld)
Lisa Wood-Hromidko (LIRC)
Margo Taylor (Miles)
Maria Kagen (Miles)
Nancy Grim (Wheeler)
Patricia Perez (Pueblo Gardens)
Sylvia Quiqley (1010)
Tina Schivone (Howell)

Plus, the above listed 23 participants were all entered into a Raffle for a FitBit!And the winner is:

Debbee Garcia (Secrist)

Congratulations to all of our FITGO Bingo Raffle Prize Winners!

FITGO Bingo Flier Winners!

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We had five winners whose photos were selected from our 2018 Healthy Selfie Challenge! They have each won a $25 Healthy Purchase Gift Card – Thank you for letting us use your amazing Healthy Selfies! The Healthy Selfie FITGO Flyer winners are:
Gene Seymour(Pueblo)
Isis Escobar(Hollinger)
Kendra Swatzell(Wheeler)
Nicole De Luca(Erickson)
Zoe Schreiber(Holladay)

2018- 19 Biggest Winner - Team Weight Loss Challenge Winners

The results are in! Your Tucson Unified health coaches are delighted to share the results of this year's Biggest Winner Team Challenge!

Check out all your hard work:

665 people weighed in and out as part of a team in this challenge
3,196 lbs. were lost in this challenge – that's 906 pounds more than last year!
The top 3 winning teams lost an average of 7.5%!

This year, we were so excited to see so much teamwork!

We saw teams that kept track of each individual's goals on a poster board, teams that gave each other healthy challenges every week like competing for the most steps or doing a plank every day for a week, teams that walked together on breaks and shared recipes every week, and teams that motivated and supported each other throughout this entire challenge!

2019 Biggest Winner Team Challenge Podium
128 teams weighed in and out and competed for the top spot

1st Place Overall: $150 gift card for every member
Fat No Mo (Wheeler)
Brandy Nix, Eydie Esquival, Holly Maza, Kim Carpenter, and Olivia Yescas

2nd Place Overall: $125 gift card for every member
The Fab 5 (Mary Meredith)
Dan Parent, Ed Simental, Jessica Figueroa, Neal Norzagaray, and Sam West

3rd Place Overall: $100 gift card for every member
The Weight is Over! (Ford)
Cathy Grant, Diana Means, Heather Martin, Marita Beeman, and Mercedes Leon

Raffle Winners

9 teams reached the 5% Team Goal: Raffle for $100 gift card for each member
Tucson High Team Flab-u-less
Alexandra Amaya, Crystal Montante, Debbie Elkins, and Yesenia Monroy

27 teams reached the 4% Team Goal: Raffle for $75 gift card for each member
Cinco Sabercats (Sabino)
Bruce Williams, Carmen Nichols, Christi Del Percio, Janet Stein, and Renee Ibarra

46 teams reached the 3% Team Goal: Raffle for $50 gift card for each member
Team Die Lard (Vesey)
Artesia Ulrich-Runge, Jenny Fiero, Ray Montana, and Skyler Shenk

69 teams reached the 2% Team Goal: Raffle for a $25 gift card for each member
Weigh-less Travelers (Wheeler)
Ann Gershweir, April Hartman, and Mollie Grove

128 teams weighed in and weighed out: Raffle for a $25 gift card for each member
Go-Getters (Ford)
Angie Hoover, Cindy Weintraub, Karen Motl, Matthew Holter, Shirley Taylor

Top 3 sites with highest % of participation
Of the 86 locations that participated in the challenge, the massage days go to:
Collier Elementary
Borman K-8
Ford Elementary

Healthy Selfie Spring Break Flier Winners

Take a look at the Spring Break flier (in PDF), featuring a Healthy Selfie we received from Transportation East employees!

Debra Dobyna
Jeanne Harvey
Ramona Parsell
Taeko Miller

Thank you for sharing your Healthy Selfie! You've each won a $25 gift card!

Rodeo Break Healthy Selfie Winners

First, take a look at the Rodeo Break Flyer (in PDF)! The flyer features Healthy Selfies sent in from Tucson Unified Employees. The employees featured in the Rodeo Break Activities flyer have all won a $25 Gift Card! Your Health Coach will reach out and deliver the prizes to the winners!

Marsha Willey (Alice Vail)
Mary Carpio (Cholla)
Adriana Boyd (Davis)
Rita Duarte (Davis)
Monica Garcia-Salas (Lynn Urquides)