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7th Annual Native American Family Wellness Day

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Kids finishing a previous race, courtesy of Tucson Indian Center

“Theme: “Strengthening Our Families Through Healing and Balance”

Saturday, August 27
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
El Pueblo Neighborhood Center
101 W. Irvington Rd., Tucson (SW corner of 6th Avenue)

5 K Run/Walk
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Special Guests
Steve Saffron- Motivational Speaker
Tony Duncan – World Renowned Hoop Dancer

Health activities to include:
–health & wellness workshops for all ages
–health resources fair (plus booth activities)
–FREE lunch
–raffles and prize

More info contact:
Marlene F. Jose at Tucson Indian Center at 520-884-7131, x 234 or Shawnell Damon of Indian Health Services at 520-295-2493.

A collaboration of Indian Health Services, Tucson Indian Center, VA Health Care Systems, City of Tucson Parks & Recreation, Tohono O’odham Ap’edag Ki:, Healthy O’odham Promotion Program (HOPP), Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, Casino del Sol, The University of Arizona Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Reactivate-New and Used Active Wear.

I used to be a tribal staff attorney at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and and I well know the importance of the promotion and education of health to native peoples.

The Tucson Indian Center is located at
97 East Congress Suite 101
Tucson, Arizona 85701

They are on the northeast corner of Congress Street and Scott Avenue in Downtown Tucson.

Telephone Number (520) 884-7131
Fax Number (520) 884-0240
Email address: webmaster@ticenter.org