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River Valley Slim-Down Challenge - Spring-Summer

Friendly competition, a cash jackpot and gifts from local businesses help motivate your weight-loss efforts

April 23 – June 25, 2016

Essex Wellness Center's Fitness on the Water Studio, 8 Novelty Lane, Essex

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Get ready for bathing-suit weather through friendly competition and professional coaching. Pay a registration fee to sign up, a drop-out fee if you leave, and the biggest “losers” split the kitty at the end along with gifts from local businesses. Choose at least two or more Fitness on the Water classes (barre, yoga, spin, Zumba and Tabata bootcamp) per week. Led by Donna Scott, with health coaching by Dawn Swope, mini-workshops and consultations keep participants on track over the 9-week challenge. First weigh-in begins at 7am on april 23. Cost: $65 to register; $35 to drop-out. To register, call 860-581-8225 or email donna@fitnessonthewater.com. (Photo - Donna Scott, creator of the CT River Slim-Down Challenge)

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