Join us to Experience Blue Zones Project in Southwest Florida Saturday, Nov. 14!

Grab your friends, family, and neighbors and join us for this free, community-wide celebration event to launch Blue Zones Project®. Discover how you can get involved in transforming Southwest Florida into a place where healthy choices are the easiest to make. You’ll learn how implementing Blue Zones® principles can lead to a longer, better life!

Saturday, November 14
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
North Collier Regional Park
15000 Livingston Rd

The first 100 attendees at the event will receive a Blue_Zones_Bookcomplimentary copy of Dan Buettner’s best-selling book, The Blue Zones, and have the opportunity to get it signed following the program.

All attendees receive a free waterbottle!

RSVP to Experience Blue Zones Project on Nov. 14:

  FEATURING: 

DAN BUETTNER – National Geographic Explorer and New York Times best-selling author of The Blue Zones, Thrive, and The Blue Zones Solution.

 

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Blue Zones Community Showcase
Imagine what it's like to live in a Blue Zones Community through model worksites, restaurants, grocery stores, and more!

Local Performances
Enjoy performances by Naples High School Band and Golden Gate High School Cheerleaders. 

Move Naturally Midway
Move Naturally with Silver Sneakers, Tai Chi and Zumba demonstrations. 

Downshift Lounge
Learn how downshifting can lead to better well-being! Strike a yoga pose, get a massage, and enjoy a healthy drink at the Juice Bar.

Plant Slant Kitchen
Get cooking tips and recipes for plant-based eating, then get a taste in the Chef’s Samples area.

Community Garden
Learn how to start your own garden and take home some starter seeds. 

SCHEDULE

9:00 a.m.   Activities and Booths Open
9:50 a.m.   Main Stage Gymnasium Doors Open
10:20 a.m.   Program Begins
    Welcome
Dave Elliott
Host of The Dave Elliott Show on 98.9 WGUF
    Pledge of the Allegiance and National Anthem
Golden Gate Cheerleaders, Naples High School Band
    Dr. Allen Weiss
President and CEO, NCH Healthcare System
    Morgan Pressel
Youngest-ever winner of a modern LPGA major championship
    Dan Buettner
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder of Blue Zones
     
    Book Signing
    Activity booths reopen
12:30 p.m.   Event ends

PLEDGE TO BETTER WELL-BEING
While you’re here, learn more about how Blue Zones Project will partner with businesses, schools, restaurants, grocery stores and community leaders to transform well-being in our community. Sign up for a Walking Moai, a Purpose Workshop, or volunteer opportunities. And commit to improve your own well-being by taking the Blue Zones Project Personal Pledge.

PARKING
Free parking is available at the park.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to volunteer at the event, we'd love to have you! Please email us for more information.

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