Orlando Runners Club Newsletter "Meet Me Out In The Street"
April 24, 2006

Dear Runner,

This is your E-Letter explaining what is currently happening with the Orlando Runners Club as well as running news, social events, races and 'happenings' in Florida. Please forward this on to anyone that you think would be interested in the Orlando Runners Club.

In this issue
  • Asher Neel Memorial 5K for Habitat
  • ORC President's Champagne Reception - April 26
  • Enjoy More Fruits & Vegetables
  • Upcoming Races
  • Mark Your Calendars for Future ORC Events
  • Membership Committee

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    ORC President's Champagne Reception - April 26
     

    You are invited to the ORC President's Reception to be held on Wednesday, April 26th, at the home of Mike & Susan Zwer.

    Bring your favorite dish and celebrate 30 years of the ORC!
    Drinks will be provided.

    Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
    Time: 6 - 8:30 PM
    Location: 3630 E. Grant Street, Orlando
    (East Grant is off Conway Gardens Road)

    For more information see our website or call 407-896-0726.
     

     

     
    Enjoy More Fruits & Vegetables
     

     

    1. Buy fresh fruits & vegetables when they are in season.
    2. Choose fruits in place of snacks high in sugar, fat and salt.
    3. Store fresh fruits and vegetables tightly wrapped in lower part refrigerator to keep them fresh as long as possible.
    4. Try to include a variety of vegetables in your diet, such as leafy greens, dark greens and yellow vegetables.
    5. Serve leftover vegetables cold with dressing as a salad.
    6. Shop at a FARMER’S MARKET
    Article submitted by Amy Sindler

     

     

     
    Upcoming Races
     

    April 29 - Run for the Trees 5K

    May 5 - 6 - Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend

    May 13 - Muddy Buddy Rive and Run

    May 20 - Asher Neel Memorial 5K for Habitat (see above)


     
    Mark Your Calendars for Future ORC Events

    Please mark your calendars for the following running and social events where members of the ORC will be in attendance. If you are a member please, wear your Orlando Runners Club Shirt.

     

    • Monthly Group Run - 1st Tuesday of each month - Next Run is May 2nd at 7:00 pm at O'Boys BBQ, 565 W. Fairbanks Ave in Winter Park.

       
    • Monthly ORC Board Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of each month - Next Board Meeting is May 9th at 6:30 PM at Blanchard Park Recreational Area, Orlando, FL (one-mile north of East Colonial Drive on Dean Road)

       
    • President's Reception - April 26th - See above

       
    • ORC 30th Anniversary 5K Run - June 11, 2006, at 7:30 am at Blanchard Park on Dean Road
      Sponsors are need to help make the race a success. For more information or to be a sponsor, please contact Ann Griffith at agriffith730@ earthlink.net.

     

     

     
    Membership Committee
     

    If you have any ideas for membership or would like to serve on the Membership Committee, please email Ken at
    membership@orlandorunnersclub.org.

     

     
    Asher Neel Memorial 5K for Habitat
    Don't miss The Asher Neel Memorial 5K race on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at 8:00 am in beautiful Oakland, Florida.

    Location: Starts at the First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland, FL 34760 (just west of Winter Garden).

    The course is a beautiful layout that contains small hills and passes across West Orange Trail twice. it is a tree lined scenic route.

    Trophies will be given to the top three male and female runners overall, and medals will be given to the top three in each age group. Refreshments will be provided after the race, with T-shirts given to all participants. There will be a prize drawing open to all participants where local vendors are donating the prizes.

    Race proceeds benefit West Orange Habitat for Humanity. Habitat is more than building houses. Habitat is about building lives and hope.

    Come join us for a great race for a good cause.

    For More Information and Race Entry Form

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