April 10, 2023  3:20 a.m.

Creating Community Resilience and Phoenix Charter School are hosting a Wellness Expo Wednesday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Phoenix School on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.

CCR is a collaboration between 12 organizations. The event is meant to show youth and parents that learning more about health and wellness – and living healthier lives – can be fun.

CCR Coalition Manager Rachel Gustafson said one of the group’s main goals is to build a healthy resilience in Douglas County. She said, “The Wellness Expo will be a fun event that brings our community together to learn about organizations that provide different aspects of health to our community members”.

The CCR release said Phoenix students will be sharing healthy recipes, hosting a meal and sharing wellness activities during the event. As part of promoting the benefits of animal therapy and outdoor activities, there will be an opportunity to take a picture with a lamb or baby goat and take part in outdoor games and activities.

The Wellness Expo will feature booths from CCR core member organizations as well as other community partners offering information about topics like nutrition, youth programs and healthy living.

Find out more about CCR by going to: www.ccrdouglascounty.org

Rachel Gustafson and Phoenix School Executive Director Thomas McGregor talked about the organization and the event on Inside Douglas County Friday on News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN. That interview is a KQEN Podcast at www.541radio.com.