PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Achieving Blue Zones Project^® Approval takes everyone’s support. Congratulations to the following organizations for becoming Blue Zones Project recognized 

      Individuals & Organizations

On June 21, London Bay Homes became a Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite. To become a Blue Zones Approved Worksite, London Bay Homes recently established and funded a multi-faceted health and wellness program for its employees. The 12-week program includes full blood work analysis, and a series of educational seminars with topics ranging from nutrition and fitness to sleep, stress management and mindfulness. Employees are also encouraged to participate in lunchtime Walking Moais^® and workout sessions. In addition, the company routinely promotes social gatherings to help build stronger relationships within the workplace and fundraisers to give back to the community. As a result, London Bay Homes employees reduced their total Body Mass Index (BMI) by 6 percent collectively and adopted healthier eating habits.

“Blue Zones Project is a natural fit for us since we have been creating a wellness-focused workplace for the past several years,” said Sabra Smith, vice president of human resources, London Bay Homes. “As a benefit, we offer incentives to all our employees to adopt the Power 9 and move naturally in order to improve their health- gym memberships, fitness trackers, stability balls to replace office chairs, wellness-inspired challenges, as well as nutritional coaching and healthy lifestyle programs throughout the year.”

Peace Lutheran Early Learning Center became a Blue Zones Project Recognized organization. To earn this designation, Peace Lutheran Early Learning Center is participating in weekly Moais®, or social groups, with staff and students who walk together and share healthy behaviors. They also promote volunteer opportunities, while promoting less sugar-sweetened beverages and healthier food options at all school events.

 “The Blue Zones Project will be a wonderful addition to the school’s academic program,” said Lori Lingsch, director. “It will help our students learn important life skills that will benefit them the rest of their lives.”