{"id":24777,"date":"2026-02-09T11:55:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/?p=24777"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:59:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:59:32","slug":"fitzgerald-and-martin-park-residents-wanted-to-join-wellness-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/2026\/02\/09\/fitzgerald-and-martin-park-residents-wanted-to-join-wellness-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitzgerald and Martin Park residents wanted to join Wellness Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24818 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/DSC07436.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Seven people stand outdoors near a sign for Martin Park and the perimeter of the McNichols Campus.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/DSC07436-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/DSC07436-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/DSC07436-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/DSC07436-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/DSC07436-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/DSC07436-scaled.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/DSC07436-scaled.jpg?w=1986&amp;ssl=1 1986w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Have ideas on how to make our neighborhood healthier, stronger and more connected?<\/p>\n<p>The Community Wellness Council, which brings Fitzgerald and Martin Park residents together to shape community\u2010led wellness initiatives, is now accepting new members. The application deadline to become a new member is<strong> March 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By sharing experiences, ideas and priorities, members help identify local strengths and resources and work side\u2011by\u2011side to shape programs that reflect the community&#8217;s culture, values and everyday lives.<\/p>\n<p>Council commitment and benefits includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two\u2011year commitment (March 2026-Nov. 2027)<\/li>\n<li>One to two meetings per month<\/li>\n<li>Stipend provided for participation<\/li>\n<li>Childcare and other support available during meetings<\/li>\n<li>Leadership development opportunities focused on resident leadership and collective decision\u2011making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information or any questions, please contact Chelsea Manning at <a href=\"mailto:mannincp@udmercy.edu\">mannincp@udmercy.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/fSrNPjTHkW\">Apply here.<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24778 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/Wellness-Council-Flyer.png?resize=993%2C1284&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A flyer inviting Fitzgerald and Martin Park residents to join a Wellness Community. The flyer headline reads \u201cJoin Our Wellness Community\u201d and explains that the Community Wellness Council is seeking residents to help shape neighborhood-wide wellness initiatives. It lists council details including a two-year term from March 2026 to November 2027, one to two meetings per month, stipend provided, childcare support available and leadership development opportunities. A QR code and web link are shown with the message \u201cApply by March 1,\u201d along with contact information for Chelsea Manning. The design uses blue, pink and purple colors with community-themed graphics and the UDM logo in the upper right corner.\" width=\"993\" height=\"1284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/Wellness-Council-Flyer.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/Wellness-Council-Flyer.png?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/Wellness-Council-Flyer.png?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/Wellness-Council-Flyer.png?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/Wellness-Council-Flyer.png?resize=425%2C550&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/02\/Wellness-Council-Flyer.png?w=1545&amp;ssl=1 1545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Community Wellness Council, which brings Fitzgerald and Martin Park residents together to shape community\u2010led wellness initiatives, is now accepting new members. 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