BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Are you at least 50 years of age, know you should be more active, but don’t know how? Two parks in the Broward Municipal Services District – Franklin Park (2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale 33311; 954-357-7080) and Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park (2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale 33311; 954-357-8801) – have answers for you. They’ll do it through SHEALED (Strong Healthy Elders Active Living Every Day), a 12-week program that teaches how to stay strong and healthy using alternatives to traditional exercise.

The program has two kickoff special events: from 6 to 7PM on Tuesday, August 20 at Franklin, and from 10 to 11AM on Wednesday, August 21 at Delevoe. Food and raffles will be offered while you learn how the program works. Active Living Every Day is like no exercise class you’ve ever been to. In fact, you won’t exercise at all in your weekly classes. Instead, you’ll find ways to be active every day at work, at home, etc.

Each meeting will have class discussion, active time, snacks, and giveaways or raffles. Participants will learn new skills to become and stay physically active, such as overcoming barriers to physical activity, setting realistic goals, building confidence, and staying motivated. The program is made possible through support from the Parks Foundation of Broward County, the National Recreation and Park Association, and the Broward Regional Health Planning Council.

For more details, contact Franklin at 954-357-7080 or Delevoe at 954-357-8801.

Recreation. Preservation. Education.

About the Broward Municipal Services District
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of the Broward Municipal Services District and provides municipal services for the area, including business and housing development, library and park facilities, roadway maintenance, street enhancements, and zoning and code enforcement.

About the Parks and Recreation Division
Broward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.

DATE: August 12, 2019      
GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills
Parks and Recreation Division
PHONE: 954-357-8115
CONTACTS FOR THIS PROGRAM/EVENT:
Delevoe Park, 954-357-8801
Franklin Park, 954-357-7080