Detroit Deltas

The Detroit Deltas want to educate, engage, and empower you to take control of your health. Let’s “Live Healthy, Be Healthy” together!

Wellness Wednesdays

Join us for a series of events designed to help you build a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

April 27, 2013 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Go Cycle! 
Become a cycling soror! Learn about the benefits of cycling, which can increase your physical strength and stamina, while enjoying nutritious appetizers and smoothies. Learn more... 

April 24, 2013 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | Hustle at the House 
Come hustle at the House with us. Dancing can help you improve your balance and your mental and physical well-being. Get details...

March 20, 2013 | 6:00-10:00 p.m. | Spring into (LA) Fitness: Detroit Deltas Day at LA Fitness  
The LEAPS Committee invited members and friends to spring into shape with DAC at Detroit Deltas Day at LA Fitness in Allen Park. Nearly 70 participants enjoyed use of the entire facility, access to personal trainers, a boot camp workout, free refreshments, and door prizes. 

February 20, 2013 | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Holistic Living
Members explored the healing power of yoga and enjoyed massage therapy. 

February 6, 2013 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | Health Bytes: Apps for Healthy Living
Members gathered to learn about mobile apps to promote healthy living. Presenter Tracy Walker shared information about apps for weight loss, nutrition, recipes, and overall wellness aimed at helping us eat and live better.   Download Presentation   

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Dynamite Delta Steppers Raise Almost $28,000 to Fight Cancer

Team Led by DAC Members Earns First Place
Congratulations to the Dynamite Delta Steppers for raising $27,624 for this year's American Cancer Society Relay for Life, a fundraising event that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer. The Dynamite Delta Steppers raised the most funds, outpacing the next highest team by more than $17,000. Thank you to all the DAC sorors who helped make this accomplishment possible.

The Dynamite Delta Steppers also won the award for the best decorated campsite. The top individual fundraising award went to Soror Bernestine Bailey Thornton, who raised more than $9,000 singlehandedly.

You Can Still Donate and Join the Fight Against Cancer
This year's Relay for Life raised an astonishing $98,800 and counting in the fight against cancer! There is still time to contribute if you would like to help. Online donations can be made on Relay for Life the site through August. You can also send donations to Relay For Life of Detroit, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield MI 48076.  Remember to put Dynamite Delta Steppers on your contribution.

To view the photos from Relay for Life, visit our Photo Gallery.

Become a Cycling Soror – Bike Your Way to Fitness!

Add some variety to your fitness routine, and join the revolution! Have some fun and enjoy the fresh air with DAC’s cycling sorors. These women on wheels take conditioning rides and go on bike tours. Activities are offered for beginning and experienced cyclists, families, and friends.

Upcoming Rides and Activities
There are many opportunities for you to join future bike rides. You just need a helmet, a bike, and a smile.

• Mondays at 6:30 p.m.: This ride leaves Barnum Park (George at Pierce) in Birmingham. This ride is geared to women. Riders usually go about 20 to 25 miles at a speed of about 15 mph. This is recommended for experienced cyclists.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 a.m.: This ride leaves parking lot of Bally's in Northland. This a ride organized by a black cycling group called Spokes. They are friendly people. The ride usually returns by 7:30 a.m. The pace about 12 to 14 mph. It is a no drop ride, meaning someone will stay with you.
• Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: This ride leaves Palmer Park. They travel to Belle Isle and back. This is for experienced riders who want more of a challenge as the pace tends be between 16 and 18 mph. Riders return to Palmer Park about 9 p.m.
• Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Meet on the Riverwalk (Atwater & Rivard in downtown Detroit).  First, hustle/zumba/kickbox with 107.5 FM.  From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., either walk the Riverwalk or bike the Dequindre Cut. This ride is for people who are new to biking and are not comfortable biking in the street. You go at your own pace. There is no traffic.
• Fridays at 6:30 p.m.: This ride led by Calvin Hughes, the person who led our orientation session. It leaves the parking lot of the Royal Oak Library. The pace is about 12 to 15 mph.  This is also a no drop ride, but it is geared to people with some street riding experience. Riders return around 8:30 p.m.
• Saturdays/Sundays: Rides vary.

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