Stronger You Bureau County

01/24/2026

Learn about the new dietary guidelines at our Calorie Salary program!
Determine your daily calorie intake and your food group servings. Taste a healthy snack and take home new recipes and resources.

🔗go.illinois.edu/caloriesalary

01/23/2026

Join the "Steps That Connect" group on StepUp, a fun step challenge app.

Track steps with friends & be more active together!

01/22/2026

What a great start to our community wellness initiative:
Steps that Connect!

We walked.
We talked.
We engaged our minds.
We strengthened our hearts.
We stretched our bodies.
We connected.

Looking forward to seeing everyone next month!

In the meantime the wellness journey doesn’t stop.

Join the “Step up” app and then join our community.

This is an opportunity for accountability and increased wellness.

Missed the opportunity to capture everyone in attendance today but was able to grab a quick picture before everyone had to get back to their busy schedules.

Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce thank you for investing in our communities wellness!

01/22/2026

Due to the cold weather conditions, we will be connecting/walking inside the Prouty Building for the launch of our Steps that Connect group- 12pm today

01/22/2026

Looking forward to the launch of “Steps that Connect” ❤️

🗓️Jan 22nd at 12:00.

🧣🧤Dress warm and wear comfortable shoes!
We will be walking main street in two shifts

⏰12-12:30 and then 12:30-1pm

🚶🏽‍➡️Walk with us for the entire time or for whatever time you have available.

🌡️If the weather temperature or winds are to low or to much we will be walking together inside at the Prouty Building using an online video platform.

Along with the in person connection we will be using the “step up” app to encourage each other to get regular movement in throughout the month.

Stay tuned to learn about the various incentives that will be offered to participants both for in person attendance and for movement tracked using the app.

Huge Thanks to the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce for co-hosting this event.

01/21/2026

01/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Feb 1st
NEW FEB 2026 CHALLENGE UNLOCKED!

This is great for individuals, families or even an opportunity to get your co-workers engaged in this fun healthy eating game. Companies can also take this challenge and offer their own incentives for their employees.

The Feb challenge will also have extra bonus challenge Ideas:

🥣 Make a soup or stew using 3 bingo items

🌈 Eat 3 different colors in one day

👨‍👩‍👧 Cook a new veggie with a friend or family member

Part of these challenges is to create community, celebrate success and improve accountability as we develop new habits and build on the healthy ones we already have. As you find, eat, or create meals using the foods on the card please share them with the group.

You can always message us with questions or email choosetob@outlook.com

A big thanks to Cornerstone Community Wellness, Inc. Princeton Family Therapeutic Massage/Health and Wellness and Choose to B, LLC for this month's challenge.

01/19/2026

Starting this Thursday!

“Steps to Connect” community walking group will meet for the first time Jan 22nd.

If the weather conditions are not ideal we have an indoor plan ❤️

Please join us this Thursday at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce building. 12-1pm.

We will be walking in two shifts. 12-12:30 and 12:30-1pm
Please join us for as long or as little as your schedule allows.

01/16/2026

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🧠 Coming Soon to the Peru Library!
We’re excited to bring Weekly Wits Workout to the Peru Library—an engaging program filled with fun activities designed to support brain health.

🗓 Wednesdays | 1 PM | March 4–May 20
📍 Lower Level Meeting Room
👉 Register early: go.illinois.edu/WITS-USDA
❓Contact Marti Pack 815-223-0229 X 213

01/14/2026

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 Are you looking to watch your calories this year? Start off the new year with this class!

Susan from The Illinois extension office will be back January 27th from 1:30 to 2:30!

Calories Salary: What can I Eat?
Come, check out the new pyramid. In this class you’ll determine your daily calories and your food group servings!

You don’t want to miss this!

01/10/2026

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Why is exercising important for older adults?
-Improves balance and reduces fall risk
-Supports heart and lung health
-Helps manage chronic conditions
-Strengthens bones
-Boosts mental health and mood
Come join us for chair exercises!

01/03/2026

WINTER WELLNESS Recipe Drop 🥬🥕🥑