Lawrence gyms offer free access to city recreation centers
In Lawrence, businesses and groups are expanding healthy living options to ease costs. The Parks and Recreation Department provides three free recreation centers with weight and cardio rooms, multi-use courts, and an outdoor Deerfield Park facility. Users sign in on arrival, while donations help offset maintenance.
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Free Exercise in Lawrence Dog Days Fitness Programs
Lawrence offers free public exercise through city recreation centers with 43 miles of trails and outdoor facilities. Red Dog's Dog Days hosts 6 am and 6 pm sessions Monday through Thursday plus Saturday runs. community members join to support each other and stay active. Don Gardner notes open attendance and social benefits.
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Rock'n Bowl fundraiser targets cancer with cosmic bowling
In 2012, 33 Douglas County children were treated for cancer at Children's Mercy Hospital. Founder Michelle Derusseau aims to raise awareness and funds for Children's Mercy Cancer Center and Baby Jay's Legacy of Hope at the Rock'n Bowl event Saturday at Royal Crest Lanes 933 Iowa St. The cosmic bowling event began last year to aid local cancer patients and focus on children's cancer due to related complications.
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Children’s Mercy Hospital
Michelle Derusseau
Children’s Mercy Cancer Center
Baby Jay
Royal Crest Lanes
Iowa St
If You Go Rock'n Bowl This Saturday Times
Rock N Bowl event runs 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday with tickets at the door or online at lawrencerocknbowl.com for more information and ticket purchases.
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What is WellCommons what is WellCommons
WellCommons com is an online community sponsored by Lawrence Memorial Hospital and affiliated with the Lawrence Journal World. It offers health news coverage forums and a social site for personal stories events groups and information exchange. Alma Bahman can be contacted at abahman ljworld com or 832 7162.
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Tick-related illnesses rise in county in page six report
A county health briefing notes rising tick related illnesses with new cases prompting warnings and guidance. Officials urge residents to take preventive steps and seek medical advice for suspicious symptoms.
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