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Fit Together in Action – November 2025

Fit Together Highlights Get to Know Us! Whether you are a new member of our Fit Together community or a long-standing supporter, we wanted you to get to know us better. Fit Together is Northwest CT’s Healthy Eating & Active Living Initiative. We formed in 2011 as a volunteer-based collaborative of concerned citizens and partner organizations focused on improving the health and well-being of our community. You can learn more about our Mission, History, and Initiatives through our updated About Us page. Please also follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about our Steering Committee members, as we…

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Fit Together in Action – October 2025

Fit Together Highlights Fit Together Family Bike Rally – Brought Lots of Smiles! This year’s Family Bike Rally on 9/27 put smiles on a lot of little faces! More importantly, thanks to the support of the Torrington Fire Department, a lot of little heads got safe, new bike helmets. Thank you to all the volunteers, educators, and sponsors for making this event happen! Check out our Facebook page for Bike Rally Photos. And don’t forget to like your favorites! McCall Behavioral Health Network Awarded HEAL Grant We are so grateful to all the amazing organizations who applied for our Healthy…

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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…

Events

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…