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Activating people to improve their well-being

Blue Zones Project® engages people in activities that change mindsets and habits in lasting ways, ultimately transforming the places they live, work, learn, and play.

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Community Activities

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Events

One of the best ways to get engaged—and stay engaged—is to attend a Blue Zones Project event. Not only are events a great opportunity to add knowledge and practices to your own well-being journey, they’re also a way to connect with other community members as you inspire each other towards a higher level of health and happiness.

Upcoming events
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BZP-WWV, 8-week Pickleball Group for Beginners – Learn with Other Newbies!

September 29, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Menlo Park
Have you always wanted to play pickleball but don’t know how? Join this 8-week pickleball group to learn the game with other beginners!
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WWV-BZP, Jade Body Qi Gong in the Park with Roberto Masferrer

September 30, 2023, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Pioneer Park
Jade Body Qi Gong is a form of Qi Gong that is good for strengthening the immune system and the back.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

October 3, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

October 5, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Reduce Stress using the MELT Method with Kristi

October 6, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheehan Gallery on Whitman College's campus
Join certified MELT instructor, Kristi Kiefel, each Friday to melt away stress and tension.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

October 10, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

October 12, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Purpose Workshop with co-hosts City of Walla Walla and Sr. Center

October 12, 2023, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Walla Walla Senior Citizens Center
This interactive session will walk participants through a series of activities to discover or rediscover their gifts, values, and passions.
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BZP-WWV, Reduce Stress using the MELT Method with Kristi

October 13, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheehan Gallery on Whitman College's campus
Join certified MELT instructor, Kristi Kiefel, each Friday to melt away stress and tension.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

October 17, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Toxic-Free Cleaning for your Home

October 18, 2023, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Water & Environmental Center
This workshop will provide you with the tools and resources to identify and mitigate the levels of toxins in your home.
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WWV, VOLUNTEER with BMAC Food Bank- Food Distribution for Seniors

October 19, 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
BMAC Food Bank Distribution Warehouse
Volunteer with Blue Zones Project at BMAC Food Bank to distribute food to senior citizens.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

October 19, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Book Discussion, Burnout:The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

October 19, 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Walla Walla Public Library
This book explains why women experience burnout differently than men – but is helpful to men too! Learn how to minimize stress.
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BZP-WWV, Reduce Stress using the MELT Method with Kristi

October 20, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheehan Gallery on Whitman College's campus
Join certified MELT instructor, Kristi Kiefel, each Friday to melt away stress and tension.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

October 24, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

October 26, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

November 2, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Reduce Stress using the MELT Method with Kristi

November 3, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheehan Gallery on Whitman College's campus
Join certified MELT instructor, Kristi Kiefel, each Friday to melt away stress and tension.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

November 7, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

November 9, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Reduce Stress using the MELT Method with Kristi

November 10, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheehan Gallery on Whitman College's campus
Join certified MELT instructor, Kristi Kiefel, each Friday to melt away stress and tension.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

November 14, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Holiday Kitchen Makeover

November 15, 2023, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Join Leslie Snyder on a journey to reclaim your kitchen, prep for success, and create a kitchen that is ready to support your health!
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

November 16, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Reduce Stress using the MELT Method with Kristi

November 17, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheehan Gallery on Whitman College's campus
Join certified MELT instructor, Kristi Kiefel, each Friday to melt away stress and tension.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

November 21, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

November 28, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

November 30, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Book Discussion of Together, by Vivek H. Murthy, M.D.

November 30, 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Walla Walla Public Library
Former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Murthy explains why loneliness is a national epidemic affecting everyone and how we can fix it.
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BZP-WWV, Reduce Stress using the MELT Method with Kristi

December 1, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheehan Gallery on Whitman College's campus
Join certified MELT instructor, Kristi Kiefel, each Friday to melt away stress and tension.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

December 5, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

December 7, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, Reduce Stress using the MELT Method with Kristi

December 8, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheehan Gallery on Whitman College's campus
Join certified MELT instructor, Kristi Kiefel, each Friday to melt away stress and tension.
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

December 12, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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BZP-WWV, From LEGO to Living Room: The Stuff and Spaces of Real Family Life

December 13, 2023, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
From LEGO to Living Room Design: The Stuff & Spaces of (Real) Family Life
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BPZ-WWV, Walk and Roll Moai at Southgate Providence

December 14, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Providence Southgate
It’s an active timeout with your friends, neighbors, and others who share an interest in exercising together. It’s about moving naturally!
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Community activities
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Purpose Workshop

Wake up each day with purpose and live 7 years longer, happier! Register to attend a free interactive purpose workshop to discover or re-discover your gifts, passions, and values.

Upcoming Events
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Cooking Class

When healthy food tastes great, better food choices are irresistible. Sign up for a Blue Zones Project cooking class to learn how to prepare great-tasting plant-based recipes!

Upcoming Events
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Volunteer Events

Help make a positive difference in your community while experiencing the rewarding feeling of helping others. Volunteer with Blue Zones Project today!

Upcoming Events
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Moai

A Moai® is a circle of friends who support and encourage each other through life. The small size of the groups allows the members to focus on building strong friendships—and those social connections are vital to well-being! Join a Walking Moai, Purpose Moai, or Potluck Moai in your community.

Upcoming Events
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Walking School Bus

Children who walk to school are more alert and ready to learn, strengthen their social networks, and develop fitness habits that last a lifetime. A Walking School Bus allows a group of children to walk to school under the supervision of two or more adults.

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Volunteer with us

Volunteering with Blue Zones Project is a rewarding way to make a difference in your community while reaping the benefits of being of service to others. Wake up feeling inspired and full of purpose, and use your gifts and passions to help improve well-being where you live, work, and play!

Find an Opportunity Near You
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Your journey to well-being

The core principles of Blue Zones Project are the Power 9—nine secrets to longevity and well-being learned from the blue zones areas of the world. The Power 9 are there to guide and nudge you along on your well-being journey, showing you and your neighbors the way to being healthier and more fulfilled versions of yourselves. Get started with the Power 9 today!

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Organizations across our community can join this movement to make healthy choices easier for employees, patrons, and members. Blue Zones Project provides evidence-based best practices and tools to help you improve the well-being of your people.

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