by Tillamook County Wellness Taking the first step is often the most difficult part of starting any new journey. For those of us living with prediabetes, it is also a critical decision that may protect us from the emotional, medical, and financial challenges of developing type 2 diabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) offered by lifestyle coaches here at…
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Polar Plunge: Cape Lookout State Park 1/1/23 – Photos & Video by Don Backman
A New Year Day tradition – plunge into the cold Pacific Ocean to start the year … the weather was a balmy 45 degrees and sunny at Cape Lookout State Park as dozens gathered to take the plunge. The event was sponsored by the Tillamook County Family YMCA, Oregon State Parks and the Netarts-Oceanside Fire & Rescue. Here’s the video…
NEW YEARS DAY: Polar Plunges – North & South – Neah-Kah-Nie Beach & Cape Lookout Beach
North County – Neah-Kah-Nie Beach New Year’s Day @ 11 am The “original” Tillamook County New Year’s Day Polar Plunge began in 2005 when a group of folks gathered and plunged … and then it grew. Janice Gaines-Ehlen on of the first plungers, took on the role of “unofficial” organizer, and here’s her “to-do” suggestions for 2023. ou get bragging…
Local Artist, Musician Eric Sappington Joins Tillamook YMCA as Youth Engagement Director
By Matt Maizel Eric Sappington has found his niche at the Tillamook County Family YMCA, helping our community’s youth navigate the options at their disposal at the YMCA. Eric has been helping adolescents in the area find their niches, as well. Whether that be team sports, working out, making art, talking, or just being involved with the community – there…
Living Well with Diabetes -Diabetes Self Management Program Starts Jan. 25th
A comprehensive 12-week program to make a step-by-step plan to improve your health — and your life! Join us for the next class series starting on Tuesday January 25th held virtually via Zoom from 9 to 11:30 am. EMBRACE YOUR HEALTH PRACTICAL TIPS YOU CAN USE RIGHT AWAY Learn how to monitor your diabetes and control blood sugar Discover how…
Tillamook Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat & YMCA “Trunk & Treat” – Fri. Oct. 29th – Photos by Don Backman
The ghouls and goblins, superheroes, ninjas, dinosaurs and princesses took to the streets of downtown Tillamook yesterday afternoon, Friday October 29th … and the haul continued with YMCA’s Trunk & Treat … full bags of candy were had by all. PHOTOS BY DON BACKMAN Happy Halloween!! TRUNK & TREAT …
Tillamook YMCA, Tillamook High School, Community Partners Gather for Community Resource Fair Sat. Aug. 21
Tillamook High School hosted a Community Resource Fair today Saturday Aug 21st 10am-2pm. Backpacks and school supplies were distributed as well as dozens of local community resources available. Tillamook County Community Health Center’s mobile clinic was on site giving free vaccines as well. Free food, prizes, and sign up for local resources. Organizers pivoted and set up a the resource…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Career Success Starts When You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
by Michelle Jenck, Adventist Health Tillamook Director of Community Well-Being As the saying goes, if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. Sarah Patterson did not set out to have the career she has fallen in love with but she is grateful for it every day. Her journey began when she enrolled as a student…
Child Care Expansion in Tillamook County from COVID Relief Funds
In August 2020, the Tillamook Board of County Commissioners allocated $131,000 in CARES Act Funding for child care expansion in Tillamook County. The Tillamook County Early Child Care and Education Task Force identified four key areas for spending; tuition reimbursement for families, PPE, facility improvements, and supplies. The Tillamook County YMCA served as the fiscal agent and grant administrator for…
Child Care Expansion in Tillamook County from COVID Relief Funds
In August 2020, the Tillamook Board of County Commissioners allocated $131,000 in CARES Act Funding for child care expansion in Tillamook County. The Tillamook County Early Child Care and Education Task Force identified four key areas for spending; tuition reimbursement for families, PPE, facility improvements, and supplies. The Tillamook County YMCA served as the fiscal agent and grant administrator for…