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Wellness

12.11.23

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A MESSAGE FROM ASSOCIATE EDITOR MIKE MILLER

It’s easy to let the holiday season get the best of you. With so many lists to make, tasks to be done, and people to please, stress can quickly add up. In this edition, we highlight wellness centers throughout the St. Louis region where you can find relaxing treatments and new ways to manage your health. It’s also not too soon to begin thinking about starting the new year on the right foot. We highlight a handful of healthy activities and events that will help you feel good to kick off 2024. And we share a variety of wellness-focused news and events across the region. As always, we hope you find this newsletter helpful. If you do, spread the word by sending this link to friends. Do you have story ideas or events to share for a future newsletter? Send me an email. Until next time, stay safe and be well!

Mike Miller

Wellness News You Can Use

SPORTS

Chicken N Pickle opens Tuesday in St. Charles

The long-awaited Chicken N Pickle entertainment complex in St. Charles is set to open Tuesday at the Riverpointe development (1500 South Main). Pickleball will be among the main draws at the 2.5-acre facility, with 11 indoor and outdoor courts available to players of all skill levels. In addition to pickleball, guests can get active and socialize with yard games, such as cornhole, bocce, ping pong, and Jenga.

RUNNING

Registration now open for Chain of Rocks 6K

Runners can now sign up for the third annual Chain of Rocks, which will take place March 24 at 9 a.m. It’s one of the few races that allow participants to run in two states, with the start and finish line located at the foot of the Chain of Rocks Bridge (4205-4207 Chain of Rocks Road) on the Illinois side. Register for $25 before January 10.

MINDFULNESS

Joy of Yoga offering free guided meditation session

Prepare for the new year by finding your inner peace. On December 20 at 1 p.m., Joy of Yoga (8918 Manchester) will offer a free guided meditation session designed for winter rest. If you’re unable to attend in the studio, then sign up and have a recording sent to you within 24 hours.

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