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Fit Together in Action – September 2025

Fit Together Highlights Get Ready to Roll - 9/27/25! Prepare for some wheel fun! Our annual Family Bike Rally is Saturday, 9/27/25 from 12-3 (with a rain date of 9/28/25). Join us on the Sue Grossman Greenway for a day of healthy activities. There will be a bike helmet giveaway, a bounce house, face painting, Nibbles n' Noms food truck, trail equipment demos, a Strider bike course for kids, and more. A special thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors for making this event happen! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates, and find the…

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Fit Together in Action – August 2025

Fit Together Highlights “Share Your Healthy Habits” Photo Contest Winners We were excited to have so many fun and creative entries to our summer contest! The following were selected as our winners: Fan Favorite (most votes) – Cristina Mera, Kids enjoying an active day outdoors Most Creative - Kimberly Habasinski, Practicing yoga while on vacation in Vegas Most Local (features Northwest CT community) - Jennifer Kelley, Ladies from the Winsted Senior Center on the Sue Grossman Greenway Best Display of 5-2-1-0 - Sebastian Penaranda, Getting in his daily activity through the Celebrate West Hartford FUNd Runs 5K Race Thank you to…

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Family Bike Rally 2025

Let's ROLL! The Fit Together Family Bike Rally is coming this fall. And, ALL wheels are welcome (bikes, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, etc.)! Bike Rally Details Saturday, September 27, 2025 (Rain date, Sunday, September 28, 2025) 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Parking – available at RBC Bearings Aircraft Products, 2788 Winsted Road,Torrington The Sue Grossman Greenway is stroller and wheelchair accessible and offers a flat riding path (2-7 miles long). The rally is free and open to all. Dress for the weather, including comfortable shoes. Bike Rally Activities In addition to enjoying the beauty of the Sue Grossman Greenway, there will…

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Fit Together in Action – July 2025

Fit Together Highlights “Share Your Healthy Habits” Photo Contest Back by popular demand! We are having another photo contest to celebrate all your healthiest summer habits. Contest runs from 7/15 to 8/14. Four winners will receive a $25 eGift card. Find the full Photo Contest details. SAVE the Date – Bike Rally 9/27/25! Mark your calendars for 9/27/25 (rain date 9/28/25)! We’ve rescheduled the Family Bike Rally for the fall and have added even MORE fun activities. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates. Your HEAL Grant Applications We received more applications for our HEAL grants…

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Healthy Habits Photo Contest 2025

“Share Your Healthy Habit” Photo Contest - 7/15-8/14 Let’s get healthy together Fit Together NWCT Family! Share pics of your healthy habits to support and inspire others. Photos can be of anything that improves your health – enjoying a healthy meal with friends, taking a hike in a park, riding your bike on a local trail, swimming in your pool, tending to your garden. Get creative and have fun! Contest runs July 15 - August 14, 2025 Win a $25 eGift Card! Winners will be selected based on 4 categories: Fan Favorite (most votes) Most Creative Most Local (features Northwest…

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Fit Together in Action – June 2025

Fit Together Highlight & Community Update HEAL Grant Applications Due 6/30! Don’t forget! We are still accepting grant applications for Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Projects! There is $10,000-$15,000 available for non-profit partners within Torrington and Winchester. Applications must detail how the funds will be used to promote increased physical activity and healthy eating choices in the community. Full applications are due June 30, 2025. Find the Grant Application Here. Free Yoga – Torrington & Winsted Whether you are a seasoned Yogi, or someone who is looking to try yoga for the first time, you can enjoy weekly outdoor yoga…

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Fit Together in Action – May 2025

Fit Together Highlight - We Want to Support YOU! We are eager to support your Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Projects! Our 2025 grant funds are now available for community-based, non-profit partners within Torrington and Winchester. Applications are due June 30, 2025. Learn more about the: HEAL Grant Application Many of you are already doing great work in the community! Our new Part-Time Communications Coordinator, Michelle, is eager to share your excellent events, projects, and resources. Please like and follow our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram) and Contact Us with anything you'd like to share. Kid Tip for Spring -…

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HEAL Grant Application

Funding for Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Projects - 2025 The Fit Together NWCT Steering Committee is seeking requests for proposals (grant applications) to award between $10,000-$15,000 to support community durational projects that improve physical activity and healthy eating choices. Proposal projects must serve to further Fit Together’s mission by enhancing the means and methods to promote better distribution of good health across the communities we serve. The proposals must align with Fit Together’s Healthy Eating and Active Living strategic priorities and demonstrate feasibility in advancing improvements in health and wellbeing. Eligible Grantees: Proposals can be submitted from community-based, non-profit…

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Fit Together’s Vision Statement

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Fit Together in Action- September

Partner Highlights- Canaan Child Care Center At Canaan Child Care Center, Director Fran Chappel’s innovative sensory hallway is making waves in early childhood education. Thanks to a Fit Together 2023 mini-grant, this vibrant space is not just a passageway; it’s a dynamic environment that fosters focus and engagement through movement. Transitions can be tough for your learners, but the sensory hallway helps them thrive. With colorful pathways and activity maps, children engage in action-based learning, essential for developing foundational skills. Fran shared a heartwarming story about a student who struggled with moving indoors after outdoor play. Feeling upset in the…