OCTOBER Together in TEAL Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m. Where: City Park What: This event raises critical awareness of the deadliest of all gynecologic diseases. Together in TEAL for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is a one-day event with the mission to save lives through the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors and their caregivers. This event is attended by ovarian cancer survivors, their caregivers and loved ones, medical professionals, and the general public. Info: Contact Shelia Edwards sedwards@ ovarian.org 512-402-5017 Registration/Cost: Registration is FREE and required give.ovarian.org/togetherinteal- austin/ home
Fall Plant Sale and Monarch Fest When: Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: San Marcos Discovery Center What: Did you know Central Texas is in the heart of a flyway for many migrating species of birds and insects including the monarch butterfly? That means we are lucky enough to witness a diversity of migrating species when the time is right. Join us and see what San Marcos is doing as a city to help pollinators and learn how you can get involved and make a difference. Local partners will be on site to show visitors the importance of monarch butterflies and other pollinators that can be found in our region. Peruse our Fall Native Plant Sale items and be inspired to build your own butterfly garden and lend a helping hand to pollinators while enjoying native flowers.
Enjoy a monarch obstacle course, monarch lifecycle games, photo ops, tagging games (and demonstrations if there are monarchs flying through), and information on how to participate in the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz. Fun for the whole family!
Registration/Cost: Free event, plant costs vary.
Fight the Fall Balance & Fall Prevention Class When: Wednesday Oct. 15, 12 - 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center Who: Sponsored by Fyzical Therapy & Balance.
What: Balance is in their name, and they specialize in it. At FYZICAL, fall prevention is one of the cornerstones of their mission.
Their clinics across the country join together to “Fight the Fall” by spreading awareness of the danger of falls and how falls can be prevented. Each class meeting will focus on static and dynamic balance, home safety, balance strategies, and education. Instructors will assess each person’s level of confidence and instruct in strengthening and strategies that are specific for balance and general stability. Participants need to wear loose, comfortable clothing with rubber-soled shoes.
Registration/Cost: Registration is preferred but is not required. You can register for Fight the Fall by visiting www.sanmarcostx. gov/goparks and clicking on the Active Older Adult tab, calling 512-393-8280 or stopping by the San Marcos Activity Center.
60+ SMASH Sack Lunch Social and Bingo When: Thursday Oct. 16, 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: For each SMASH Sack Lunch Social and Bingo meeting, participants will need to bring their own sack lunch to eat while socializing with friends before we play Bingo. The Sack Lunch Social will begin at 12:30 PM and Bingo will begin at 1:00 PM.Water and tea will be provided as well as bingo prizes.
Registration/Cost: FREE!
For more information, call 512-393-8280.
