WINTERKIDS
(http://www.winterkids.org/intro.htm)
WinterKids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping Maine children develop lifelong habits of health, education and physical fitness through participation in outdoor winter activities.
Contact: Carla Marcus
Executive Director
120 Exchange Street
P.O. Box 7566
Portland, ME 04112
(207) 761-3774
Passport Hotline: (207) 771-7975
Fax: (207) 879-9483


SOUTHERN MAINE VOLKSPORT ASSOC.
The Southern Maine Volkssport
Association(SMVA) is a non-profit walking club whose goal is to promote recreational walking through events known as "volksmarches". A volksmarch is a leisurely walk through a scenic, historic or interesting
area over a predetermined route. These events are non-competitive and participants walk at their own pace, stopping whenever you need to rest. Therefore, this is an excellent recreational opportunity for the entire family. For more information please contact SMVA at:
Web site: www.smva.8m.com
SMVA
PO Box 722
Westbrook, ME 04098
E-mail address: dlmaca@juno.com


A MATTER OF BALANCE
Managing Concerns about Falls
A Matter of Balance is a program developed by The Roybal Center for Enhancement of Late-Life Function at Boston University. It is designed to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults who manifest this fear.
The program:A Matter of Balance acknowledges the risk of falling but
emphasizes practical coping strategies to reduce this fear. These include:
· Promoting a view of falls and fear of falling as controllable
· Setting realistic goals for increasing activity
· Changing the environment to reduce fall risk factors
· Promoting exercise to increase strength and balance.
For more information, please call: Partnership for Healthy Aging, 207-775-1095.


National Physical Activity Resources

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION/DIVISION OF NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/recommendations.htm)
This division of the CDC provides information and resources to create a physical environment that is conducive to physical activity, such that places where people can be physically active are readily available, accessible and acceptable. Examples include attractive sidewalks, stairwells, walking or biking trails and exercise facilities in communities or in the workplace.
Contact: Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion
4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop/K-24
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 488-5820
Fax: (770) 488-5473
E-mail: ccdinfo@cdc.gov


CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION,NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION, HEALTHY AGING
(http://www.cdc.gov/aging/)
This program provides concise, lay-oriented information on the health and economic impact of an aging society and CDC strategies to improve the health and quality of life for older Americans.
Contact: Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
(800) 311-3435
E-mail: ccdinfo@cdc.gov


CENTER FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
(http://www.lgc.org/center/)
This group helps local governments and community leaders be proactive in their land use and transportation planning and adopts programs and policies that lead to more livable and resource-efficient land use patterns.
Contact: Center for Livable Communities
1414 K Street
Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 448-1198
E-mail: center@lgc.org


NATIONAL CENTER FOR BICYCLING ANDWALKING (NCBW)
(http://www.bikewalk.org/)
The NCBW has been working for more bicycle friendly and walkable communities. The NCBW offers information support, training, consultation services and resources to public agencies, nongovernmental organizations and advocates; maintains the NCBW Resource Center; publishes the eNewsletter, enterLines, and a quarterly journal, NCBW Forum, and organizes the biennial Pro Bike/Pro Walk Conference and other special meetings.
Contact:Bruce Burgess


National Center for Bicycling & Walking
1394 Munger Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2453
Fax: (802) 388-3299
E-mail: bikefedvt@aol.com


WALKABLE COMMUNITIES, INC.
(http://www.walkable.org/)
Walkable Communities is a nonprofit corporation organized for the express purpose of helping whole communities, whether they are large cities or small towns, or parts of communities, i.e., neighborhoods, business districts, parks, school districts, subdivisions, specific roadway corridors, etc., become more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
Contact: Walkable Communities, Inc.
320 South Main Street
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-3304
Fax: (386) 454-3306
E-mail:Walkable@aol.com


Worksite Wellness Resources Good Work!
Linking health to the bottom line: Cost-effective strategies for a healthier workplace
resource kit- In September 2004, the Maine Cardiovascular Health Program in collaboration with
the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine developed the Good Work! resource kit. The kit was
created to provide tools for Maine employers to improve employee health. The kit describes the
link between healthy work environments and the bottom line and identifies key elements of
successful worksite wellness programs. Good Work! offers a wide variety of strategies to support
physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco-free lifestyles, as well as prevention and control of health
risks related to cardiovascular disease and stroke. Most importantly, the kit provides successful
strategies used by a variety of Maine employers.
Contact: Beth McCallum, Worksite Health Coordinator
Phone (207-622-7566 x254 Email: bmccallum@mcd.org


USM Lifeline-Workplace Wellness Solutions
The business case for workplace wellness continues to grow as employers look for strategies to
contain rising health care costs. Our WORKPLACE WELLNESS services are designed to help
you capitalize on your greatest corporate resource - the overall well being of your employees.
Lifeline offers a full range of customized services for organizations large and small in
Southern Maine and beyond. Whether you employ 5,50 or 500 our services can make a
difference in the health and productivity of your employees.
Lifeline has over 20 years of experience in the workplace wellness field. We have served a wide
range of profit and non-profit employers including BIW, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Nichols
Portland, Hannaford Brothers, Harriman Associates, City of Portland, Maine Municipal
Association, Florida Power & Light, I-Many, Diversified Communications and many, many more.
CONTACT PERSON: - Please contact Tom Downing Lifeline Director at 207-780-4879 or
downing@usm.maine.edu for fees, scheduling etc. Tom can also arrange a free one hour
consultation to discuss your worksite wellness need and interests.


Adapted Physical Activity Resources

General:

Disability Resources Sports and Recreation Page– http://www.disabilityresources.org/SPORTS.html

Fit for Life; NY Disability and Health Guide - http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/prevent/fitlife.pdf

Maine Guide to Accessible Recreation, Arts, and Leisure - http://www.maine.gov/portal/travel/accessrec/index.html

National Center on Accessibility - http://www.indiana.edu/~nca/

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability - http://www.ncpad.org/