Heart of New Ulm

Free Virtual Presentation: Ending Loneliness and Isolation
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Loneliness and isolation is an epidemic in the United States. Half of American adults report experiencing loneliness, and millions lack social connection. Human beings are built for connection and without meaningful relationships, we can suffer both physically and emotionally.
Join us as we discuss the risk factors that lead to loneliness and isolation and how they can impact both individuals and communities. Together, we will learn ways to advance social connection and lessen the burden of isolation, which will help to create healthier and happier lives for all.
Presenter: Erin Schwab, Health Educator, Brown County Public Health
Erin Schwab is passionate about teaching and advocating for the health and wellbeing of all community members. A wife and mother of two boys, Schwab understands the importance of finding solutions to help our communities grow stronger, together.
Registration link:
tinyurl.com/Built4Connection

Story Stroll Outside on the Jefferson / Middle School Campus
2024-02-05 08:00 - 2024-02-09 17:00
In celebration of I Love to Read Month and Winter Walk to School Day, the Safe Routes to School team is partnering with Jefferson elementary school to host a Story Stroll! It’s going to be a fun opportunity for students to get outside for a walk to enjoy the winter along with a great story.
What:
• The pages of the children’s book “Old Rock (is not boring)” will be displayed on a walking route around the outside of the school.
• Teachers will be able to take students on a walk during school hours and read the book together.
When:
• The Story Stroll will be available outside on the Jefferson / Middle School campus from Feb. 5-9.
• The Story Stroll will be left up all week for children and families to enjoy during non-school hours as well.
The story:
Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the pine forest for as long as anyone can remember. Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine and Hummingbird think just sitting there must be boring, but they are in for a wonderful surprise.
Fabulous tales of adventurous travel, exotic scenery, entertaining neighbors and more from Old Rock’s life prove it has been anything but boring. The stories are sure to inspire questions that lead to wonderful conversations about the past and the natural world.

Story Stroll Outside at NUACS
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-02 17:00
In celebration of I Love to Read Month and Winter Walk to School Day, the Safe Routes to School team is partnering with NUACS to host a Story Stroll! It’s going to be a fun opportunity for students to get outside for a walk to enjoy the winter along with a great story.
What:
• The pages of the children’s book “Old Rock (is not boring)” will be displayed on a walking route around the outside of the school.
• Teachers will be able to take students on a walk during school hours and read the book together.
When:
• The Story Stroll will be available outside at NUACS from Jan. 29 – Feb. 2.
• The Story Stroll will be left up all week for children and families to enjoy during non-school hours as well.
The story:
Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the pine forest for as long as anyone can remember. Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine and Hummingbird think just sitting there must be boring, but they are in for a wonderful surprise.
Fabulous tales of adventurous travel, exotic scenery, entertaining neighbors and more from Old Rock’s life prove it has been anything but boring. The stories are sure to inspire questions that lead to wonderful conversations about the past and the natural world.

HONU Leadership Team Meeting
2024-01-24 11:30 | New Ulm Medical Center Auditorium, 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States

Worksite Wellness and Community Health Challenge Action Team Meeting
2024-01-23 13:00
4th Tuesday of every month from 1-2 p.m.

Downtown Action Team Meeting
2024-01-19 12:00 | New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 1 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States
3rd Friday of every month from 12-1 p.m.

New Ulm Bike Group
2024-01-18 17:30
3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Coalition for Active, Safe and Healthy Streets (CASHS)
2024-01-18 08:00
3rd Thursday every other month from 8-9 a.m. (odd months)

Food Environment Action Team
2024-01-16 09:30
3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Brown County Chemical Health Action Team (CHAT)
2024-01-10 14:00 - 15:00
2nd Wednesday of every month from 2-3 p.m.

Worksite Wellness and Community Health Challenge Action Team Meeting
2023-11-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:00
Monthly 4th Tuesday of the month from 1-2pm

Food Environment Action Team
2023-11-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-19 09:30 - 10:30
Monthly 3rd Tuesday from 9:30-10:30

Downtown Action Team Meeting
2023-11-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 1 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States
Every Third Friday from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

New Ulm Bike Group
2023-11-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-21 17:30 - 18:30
3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30

Brown County Chemical Health Action Team (CHAT)
2023-11-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-13 14:00 - 15:00
Monthly 2nd Wednesday from 2-3pm

Worksite Wellness Event: Sustainable Self-care Habits for Daily Living
2023-10-12 11:30 - 13:00 | New Ulm Country Club, 1 Golf Drive, New Ulm, MN, 56073
Reducing stress in the workplace can help employees be more productive, reduce employee turnover, and more. Kayla Bartlett, CST, LAc, will share ways to help manage daily stress as a way to promote overall wellbeing. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Oct12Worksite

safeTALK: Training to Prevent Suicide
2023-10-12 08:30 - 12:30 | New Ulm Medical Center Auditorium, 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States
This free half-day training in suicide alertness for faith-based professionals is sponsored by the Brown County Mental Health and Wellness Action Team and the New Ulm Ministerial Association.

Community Ed Workshop: Meal Prep That Fits Your Budget
2023-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | New Ulm High School, 1600 Oak Street, Room 123, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States
In partnership with the Heart of New Ulm, this workshop will provide tips and tools for healthy menu planning on a budget. This one-session workshop will combine education, locally grown produce and some fun in the kitchen!

Attendees will prepare a three-course meal during the workshop to take home, along with recipes for future meal ideas.
All groceries and kitchen tools will be provided.
Tools will be provided to ease the stress of meal planning while shopping within your budget (and eating healthier)!
Please notify the instructor if there are any food allergies among those who will be eating the meals.

Cost: $30 (includes all groceries for the workshop)
Class size: Minimum 6 participants; maximum 15
Instructor: Jessica Weisbrich, Registered Dietitian and member of The Heart of New Ulm Food Environment Action Team
Location: New Ulm High School, Room 123
Register at https://tinyurl.com/FallMeals

Walk and Roll to School
2023-10-04 07:15 - 08:00
The national Walk & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 4, and students from Jefferson Elementary, New Ulm Middle School, St. Anthony and St. Paul are encouraged to participate. Volunteers and community leaders will accompany students on their morning walk by leading Walking School Buses.

Coalition for Active, Safe and Healthy Streets (CASHS)
2023-09-21 08:00 - 09:00
3rd Thursday every other month from 8-9am (odd months)
