LiveWell Northwest Colorado helps families eat well by working to improve eating routine and to become more physically active through the "Let's Go! 5-2-1-0" program.

Northwest Colorado VNA offers choices to help quit tobacco
The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association offers options for meizitang zisu those seeking to stop smoking. The VNA has counseling available to help tobacco users of all ages to quit using cigarettes or smokeless tobacco. Quitting tobacco usually takes multiple attempts, but research has shown cessation support significantly can improve an individual's opportunity for success. Counseling helps tobacco users set quit goals inside a judgment-free environment. Participants also may receive support for weight management, nutrition, heart health insurance and stress control. There is no fee for this service. It is obtainable in English and Spanish.
Other programs the VNA offer include:

* The Colorado QuitLine, which offers free personalized cessation phone support for smokers.

* SmokefreeTXT program provides free personalized text message support.

Tai-chi classes offered through Aging Well program
The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association's Aging Well program is providing a tai-chi class in the Steamboat Springs Community Center.

Tai-chi helps strengthen bones and muscles, improve balance and confidence, reduces stress and encourages relaxation. Tai-chi for Health: Practice the skill comes from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays with Nancy Smith. The courses are free, but a $3 donation is recommended.
Organizations to satisfy this week
* A bereavement support group meets from One to two p.m. Monday at Rollingstone Respite House. The audience is open to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Call 970-871-7628 prior to attending the first meeting.

* A Christian support group for moms and dads of kids have been called home by God is at 6:30 p.m. Monday at 27441 Brandon Circle.
* A domestic violence support group for women is from noon to at least one p.m. Tuesdays at Advocates Building Peaceful Communities.
* A depression, anxiety and bipolar support group meets from Six to eight:30 p.m. Wednesday in Conference Room 2 at Yampa Valley Clinic, 1024 Central Park Drive. The group provides support, education and tools to help with everyday life. Friends and family are welcome.

* The Heartbeat of Steamboat support group meets Thursdays from 6 or 7:30 p.m. at the Rollingstone Respite House, 480 Rollingstone Drive. The audience is for anyone who has lost a family member or friend.

* The Steamboat Meditation Recovery Group meizitang botanical slimming soft gel meets Sundays at 5:30 p.m. in the Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs, 2250 Copper Frontage Road, No. 202. The group will explore recovery through meditation, book study and all sorts of open discussion. Meetings are open to all faiths and addictions.