Set Sail on a Journey to Vibrant Health
Ahoy, wellness seekers! Set sail on a grand adventure with Treasure Your Wellness, running from August 5th to September 30th, 2024.
Submit your entries for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Drawings will be held on August 31st and September 30th, with the Grand Prize drawing on September 30th.
Join the fun with our ‘Treasure Your Wellness‘ campaign! This activity is like a treasure map, guiding you to make healthy choices in your life. You’ll explore different areas like physical wellness, mindfulness, financial wellness, nutrition, and healthcare. Each stop has fun challenges to help you build better habits and get closer to the ultimate treasure—a happy, healthy life.
Check out the resources and info at each stop on your wellness map by exploring the drop-down boxes below. You might even find new surprises!
Submit your results HERE (or below) for a chance to win awesome prizes! Among the prizes are a cornhole set, a pickleball set, a disc golf set, day passes to a local recreation center, and the Grand Prize: a custom ATX bike tailored to age and size.
Inspiration for Your Voyage
Click on the drop-down boxes for details and resources related to each area of wellness.
Activity Island
Visit local community center |
Embark on a journey to fitness and well-being with activities fit for every matey! Kiawanda Community Center– 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City North County Recreation District– 36155 9th St, Nehalem |
Visit a park | Tillamook County boasts a treasure trove of city and county parks, stretching from Manzanita to Pacific City. Set your course with the Tillamook County Trails and Recreation Map to uncover more parks and day-use areas. Adventure awaits! |
Discover a new-to-you hiking trail | Seeking inspiration? Navigate this Recreation Map to find the perfect route for your next trek into the wild! |
Play disc golf | Chart a course for excitement and discover the thrilling world of disc golf! |
Walk 30 minutes 3x a week | Lace up your shoes and walk the plank for 30 minutes, three times a week, to uncover the treasure of good health! |
Healthcare Hideaway
Find a primary care provider | If you are looking for a primary care provider in Tillamook County, contact Adventist Health Tillamook, Nehalem Bay Health Center, or the Tillamook County Community Health Center. |
Schedule a well exam | Visit your healthcare provider to ensure lifelong health. |
Visit a dentist | Don’t let your pearly whites turn into a treasure chest of troubles. Set sail for the dentist and keep those chompers shipshape! |
Practice good hygiene | Keep germs at bay with a swashbuckling routine: scrub those hands, brush yer teeth like a pirate polishes gold, and don’t forget to floss! |
Be Well Nourished Bay
Enjoy a healthy meal with family or friends | Gather ’round the galley for a homemade feast with family or friends! Enjoy the treasure of togetherness! Check out MyPlate for resources on healthy eating. |
Prepare a healthy meal | Need some recipe ideas? Visit Food Hero or check out recipes on our website. |
Try a new fruit or veggie |
Visit Food Roots or a farmers market and try a new fruit or veggie. It’s a bounty of fresh produce, tasty treats, and a chance to support local growers. Bring home the finest treasures from the earth! |
Learn about the healthy benefits of dairy |
Learn how foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese impact brain, bone, body, digestive health and beyond by visiting the Mayo Clinic’s Dairy and Health information page. Enjoy the brain-boosting and heart-healthy benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids by making Parmesan and Herb-Baked Salmon or Strawberry Chia Yogurt pops with your family |
Financial Foundations Fort
Create a budget | Set sail on savvy spending and create your own budget to keep your treasure chest full and your worries at bay. Check out this fun and easy budget app. |
Open a savings account | Bury your loot in a savings account! |
Find a way to earn extra money | Get creative and earn extra loot for your savings account. Check out this article for some ideas! |
Practice Financial Wellness |
Dive into the treasure trove of financial FUNdamentals! Join us on Monday, August 19th, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Tillamook YMCA for a fun money-savvy adventure and a chance to win cool prizes! Register HERE!
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Have a no spend day | Pick one day a week for a “No Spendin’ Voyage.” Save your loot! |
Find and cancel subscriptions | Scour your treasure chest for hidden subscriptions and cancel the ones you no longer use to save your gold! |
Community Cove
Volunteer at a community garden | Dive into the joy of volunteering at a community garden with Food Roots! They’re hosting events and opportunities to get your hands dirty for a good cause. |
Join or start a walking group | It’s a great way to stay active and make new friends. Looking for a crew? Check out our website for meet-up details and get moving together! |
Attend a community event | Set a course for fun and community spirit by attending a local event! It’s a fantastic way to get out, meet new people, and enjoy all that your community has to offer. Visit the community calendar for a list of upcoming events! |
Follow us on social media | Check out the Tillamook County Wellness Facebook and Instagram pages. |
Subscribe to the TCW newsletter | Stay in the loop with all the latest local events and programs through our monthly emails! |
Isle of Inner Peace
Meet with of call a friend | Set a course of wellness with a friend! Team up and navigate the seas of connection—it be more fun and rewarding with a mate by your side! |
Start a gratitude journal | Grab your pen and paper to write the bounty of gratitude in your journal. Let the gratitude flow like the wind in yer sails! |
Attend a music or art event | Explore upcoming art events at Bay City Arts Center or check the community calendar for the latest music events. |
Visit the local library | Let your imagination run wild as you sail through pages of adventure. You’ll find treasures in the books that await you at the Library. |
Create your own art | Dive into a sea of colors, unleash your inner artist, and let the waves of inspiration carry ye away. |