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Community Resource-Driven ‘Thrive Thursdays’ Begin This Week
Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia and Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson will host the summer’s first “Thrive Thursday/Health 4 All” on Thursday. Aimed at improving participants’ health and wellness, the events will feature organized physical activities like walking, jogging and other exercise. There will be a “Walk with a Doc” involving a local doctor answering questions and giving health advice.
Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia and Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson will host the summer’s first “Thrive Thursday/Health 4 All” on Thursday.
Aimed at improving participants’ health and wellness, the events will feature organized physical activities like walking, jogging and other exercise. There will be a “Walk with a Doc” involving a local doctor answering questions and giving health advice.
There will also be bicycle repair available, health and social services resources, fresh fruits and vegetables and other community resources.
Participating organizations include Contra Costa Health Services, YES Nature to Neighborhoods, Rich City Rides, Urban Tilth, Moving Forward, LifeLong Medical and Richmond Sol.
The events will take place 6:30-8 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Richmond.
For more information, contact Edgar Rosales at Gioia’s office at (510) 942-2222 or edgar.rosales@bos.cccounty.us.
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