PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1, 2014 — For the next six weeks, residents in the 8th Senatorial District will once again be able to improve their health and fitness – for free – during state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ annual “Health Awareness Season.”

“Beginning today and continuing into November, anyone who wants to burn some calories, drop their waist size or improve their outlook will be able to get this done during the return of my Health Awareness Season,” Sen. Williams said. “I understand how hard staying in shape can be. I also know it’s easier to stick with it when you workout with friends.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control, Philadelphia County is last in Pennsylvania’s 67 counties in health factors, which are those that influence the health of a county, including behavior and clinical care, plus social-, economic- and physical-environment factors.

This year’s Health Awareness Season will include a “Fit Fair 5k” run, Oct. 11, at Cobbs Creek Parkway. Sponsored by the senator; Christian Compassion; and New Life Kingdome Centre, Lansdowne, registration for the event will begin at 8 a.m. at Laura Sims Skate House, 63rd & Walnut streets.

The Health Awareness Season schedule:

Personal Trainer – Mondays, 7 p.m. – Call Sen. Williams’ office for new location. (Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10)

Smoothie Recipes Classes – Mondays, 6 p.m. – Call Sen. Williams’ office for new location. (Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10)

Line Dancing – Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – Eastwick Recreation Center, 80th & Mars Place (Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 18)

Zumba – Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – Kingsessing Recreation Center, 4901 Kingsessing Ave., Philly (Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5)

Jazz Mat Pilates – Thursdays, 6 p.m. – Sharon Hill Borough Hall, 250 Sharon Ave., Sharon Hill (Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6)

Tai Chi – Saturdays, 9 a.m. — Collingdale Gym, 800 MacDade Blvd. Collingdale (Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8)

Hip-Hop – Saturdays, 1 p.m. – by Eagle Choreographer Dwayne Townsend at Universal Audenried Charter High School, 32nd Tasker St. (Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8)

Media coverage is invited.

WHAT:         Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “Health Awareness Season”

WHEN:         Oct. 1 through the beginning of November

WHERE:       Various locations in the 8th Senatorial District. See schedule

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