Welcome to the Community Well-Being Challenge!
Join the FREE Community-Wide Challenge to THRIVE!
How It Works
Join us for the first annual Community Well-Being Challenge to explore the many accessible resources, events, and activities that lead to greater longevity. The 2023 Community Well-Being Challenge launched on April 3 and runs through December 31.
Thrive Umpqua and dozens of community partners will be offering free classes, hosting exciting events, offering unique exploration opportunities, and much more. Participants are invited to participate in at least six well-being activities throughout the year that correspond to the six Longevity Principles: Move More, Connect, Live on Purpose, Plant Slant, Unwind and Positive Outlook.
No manual tracking or logging of activities required! Thrive Umpqua will track your attendance at each of the events/activities and you will be entered to win gift cards and prizes each month and for the final Grand Prizes at the end of the Challenge!
Eligible activities will be communicated through monthly emails, periodic text message reminders (for those who opt in), and on this webpage. Check out the Upcoming Events section below.
Upcoming Events / Activities
Step 2: Mark your calendar and attend at least 6 events/activities by December 31st to complete the Challenge and enter to win the Grand Prizes!
April Events
Move More
- Tuesday, April 6th – National Walking Day Community Walk at Ford’s Pond, Sutherlin at 5:30pm
- Saturday, April 15th – Walk with a Doc at YMCA East Parking Lot at 8am
- Sunday, April 23rd – Earth Day Community Bike Ride in Stewart Park at 3:30pm
Connect
- Saturday, April 22nd – Stop by our booth at the Community Baby Shower, learn about our upcoming nutrition classes and programs for families at Roseburg High School from 9am-3pm
- Saturday, April 29th – Stop by our booth at the Celebrate Children Day at Wildlife Safari Village from 11am-3pm
- Saturday, April 29th – Come see us at Healthy Children’s Day at the YMCA from 9-11am
Purpose
- Friday, April 28th – Volunteer at our street beautification project from 9am-Noon as we weed and plant new shrubs/flowers to brighten up SE Stephens. Email connect@thriveumpqua.com to sign up! We will meet at the Senior Center at 1614 SE Stephens Street.
Plant Slant
- Friday, April 28th – Healthy Shopping Tour at Sherm’s Thunderbird Market from 6-7:30pm. Email stayfresh@ucveg.org to register
May Events
Move More
Bike Month in May
Join our community in celebrating the many reasons to ride during National Bike Month in May along with our community partners.
Rethinking Streets Presentation by Dr. Marc Schlossberg
Thursday, May 4th at 6pm
Ford Room, Roseburg Public Library, Roseburg
Please RSVP for the event here.
Thrive Umpqua is hosting an exciting presentation by Dr. Marc Schlossberg, a renowned Professor of City & Regional Planning at the University of Oregon and author of Rethinking Streets. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the importance of biking and how it can positively impact our communities.
Cinco De Mayo Bike and Dine Ride
Friday, May 5th at 6pm
Meet at the Thrive Umpqua Office, 566 SE Jackson Street , Roseburg
Email connect@thriveumpqua.com to sign up!
Join Thrive Umpqua and Umpqua Velo Club for bike rides for a good cause! Let’s support our local restaurants while enjoying some exercise and delicious food! On May 5th we will take a neighborhood bike ride that will end at Salud Brewery to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Bike route will be posted to our Facebook Event Page.
Bike Fair
Friday, May 19th 2-5pm
Stewart Park Basketball Courts
Kids and families are invited to bring their bike and helmet to the Bike Fair to ride a bike skills course, and we’ll share information on safe riding, some bike handling tips along with fun games and prizes! We will also offer some bike maintenance and limited bike tune ups too. Bikes and helmets available for those who don’t have their own. The Taco Da Town food truck will be there with some delicious menu specials too.
Walk with a Doc
Saturday, May 20th at 8am
YMCA East Parking Lot (next to volleyball courts)
A short educational discussion followed by a group walk along the Stewart Park Walking Path. This walk is led by Dr. Alim Karim of Aviva Health and the Roseburg Family Medicine Residency Program.
Plant Slant
Gardening Workshop: Grow Your Own Microgreens
Saturday, May 20th, 11am-1pm at Westside Community Garden
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3C52syG
In this free, hands-on gardening workshop, we’ll be teaching basic skills on how to grow sprouts, microgreens, and garden seedlings. We’ll have a recipe idea for you to sample, inspired by microgreens. We’ll have a raffle for surprise giveaways to help you get started. Come and learn this sustainable and simple strategy for growing fresh micronutrient-rich greens in your home, all year long!
Plant Slant Cooking Class
Monday, May 22nd, 5:30-7pm at the Ford Room, Roseburg Public Library
Register here.
Join us for a Plant-Based Cooking Classes with UC-VEG! Translating complex scientific nutrition information into simple, tasty, health-promoting meals.
Shopping Tour at Sherm’s Thunderbird
Saturday, May 27th, 8:30-10am
Reserve your spot for the tour at ucvegamericorps@gmail.com or 541-378-6359.
Walking through the aisles of our local grocery store, you may find yourself passing by the same fruits, vegetables and grains, over and over again. Learn about the treasures that these foods hold, and how to unlock them through creative recipes!
VeggieRx Booth at Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market
Saturdays in May from 9am-1pm
Stop by our weekly VeggieRx Booth for a quick cooking demo, a wealth of nutrition resources and recipe samples!
Connect
Hope Springs Eternal Fair
Saturday, May 6th, 11am-4pm at Aviva Health Parking Lot, 150 NE Kenneth Ford Drive
Stop by our booth at this family-friendly fair to pick up your very own lavender growing kit and a fun gardening craft for kids of all ages.
Barks and Recreation by Saving Grace
Saturday, May 20th, Noon-4pm at Stewart Park
Join us for a day of fun for the whole family at the 2nd Annual Barks and Recreation. Come and enjoy kid and pet friendly vendors, live music, food carts, beer and wine garden, doggie contests, microchips and vaccines, and more! Well mannered, dog friendly dogs on leashes are welcome.
June Events
First Thursday Event at ODHS
Thursday, June 1st, 10am-2pm
Department of Human Services Parking Lot – 738 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg
Stop by our booth at this monthly gathering of community resources for some free swag and information on all of our well-being programs! Rumor has it there will be a free BBQ and a dunk tank too!
Summer Kick Off
Saturday, June 10th, 11am-3pm
Myrtle Creek Library, 231 NE Division St, Myrtle Creek
Stop by our carnival booth at for games, food and fun! This event is hosted by Adapt Integrated Health Care, Creating Community Resilience and Friends of Myrtle Creek Library.
Hispanic Heritage Night
Saturday, June 17th, Noon-6pm
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2011 West Bertha Avenue, Roseburg
Come see us at the Hispanic Heritage Night from noon-6pm! Enjoy live performances, games and activities for the whole family and food.
Sip and Sample
Thursday, June 1st, 5-6pm
Sunnyside Theater, 663 SE Jackson St. Roseburg
Join us for a free Sip and Sample Happy Hour event at the legendary Sunnyside Theater in downtown Roseburg! Learn and sample creative, easy, fresh and healthy recipes demonstrated, and prepared by Professional Chefs. Receive take-home recipes perfect for the summer heat. For those 21 years and older, wine is available upon request.
Trails Day
Friday, June 2nd, 2:30-3:30pm
Meet at the Duck Pond Parking Lot (next to Fred Meyer), 929 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg
In celebration of National Trails Day, we’re inviting the community to get outside, connect, and roll up your sleeves to keep the Umpqua River Trail beautiful! Volunteer with Thrive Umpqua and the UCC Athletics Department in cleaning up litter along the trail from the Duck Pond to the YMCA. We’ll meet at the Duck Pond to hand out supplies to clean the trail. Free refreshments will be provided to all volunteers at the end of the clean-up!
Gateway Garden Work Bee
Saturday, June 3rd, 10am-2pm
Meet at the Gateway Community Garden (next to Roseburg Senior Center), 1614 SE Stephens St, Roseburg
Help our community grow more food! The Gateway Garden has been through a lot over the past few months, including being hit by a car. But it’s recovery is coming along thanks to community volunteers and our partner organizations. You’re invited to get it ready for this season’s gardeners! Meet at the Gateway Garden just adjacent to Roseburg Senior Center.
Easy Community Bike Rides
Tuesday evenings all summer, 6pm
Meet at the locomotive in Stewart Park (during Half Shell nights meet at Roseburg High School), Roseburg
A great family-friendly bike ride hosted by Umpqua Velo Club! All ages and levels are welcome to attend. Helmets are required.
Walk with a Doc
Saturday, June 27th at 8am
YMCA East Parking Lot (next to volleyball courts)
A short educational discussion followed by a group walk along the Stewart Park Walking Path. This walk is led by Dr. Alim Karim of Aviva Health and the Roseburg Family Medicine Residency Program.
Yoga in the Park
Every Saturday starting June 17th thru August 26th, 10am
Stewart Park Half Shell, Roseburg
Spend your Saturday mornings this summer decompressing with a yoga class while surrounded by nature and the sound of the Umpqua river. Yoga in the Park is co-sponsored by Roseburg Parks & Recreation, Zen Den Yoga and Thrive Umpqua!
Cooking Class: Baby’s First Foods
Tuesday, June 20th, 10-11am
Douglas Education Service District, 1871 NE Stephens, Roseburg
Learn how to introduce solids to an infant and how to mash up easy meals from scratch! If you have a baby, bring them along and they can do recipe tasting! Participants will receive a complimentary guidebook. This program is in partnership with Take Root Parenting Hub and UC-VEG. Register here.
Shopping Tour at Sherm’s Thunderbird
Friday, June 23rd, 6-7:30pm
Reserve your spot for the tour at ucvegamericorps@gmail.com or 541-378-6359.
Walking through the aisles of our local grocery store, you may find yourself passing by the same fruits, vegetables and grains, over and over again. Learn about the treasures that these foods hold, and how to unlock them through creative recipes!
July Events
First Thursday Event at ODHS
Thursday, July 6th, 10am-2pm
Department of Human Services Parking Lot – 738 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg
Stop by our booth at this monthly gathering of community resources for some free swag and information on all of our well-being programs!
Kids Safety Day
Saturday, July 22nd, 10am-1pm
Costco Parking Lot, 4141 NE Stephens Street, Roseburg
Stop by our booth at the Kids Safety Day for summer safety fun and games in the Costco Parking Lot! This year, CHI Mercy Health is focusing on bike safety!
Come see us and dozens of other amazing safety leaders in the Costco parking lot!
Sip and Sample
Thursday, July 6th, 5-6pm
Sunnyside Theater, 663 SE Jackson St, Roseburg
First Thursdays in July and August – Join us for a free Sip and Sample Happy Hour event at the legendary Sunnyside Theater in downtown Roseburg from 5-6pm! Learn and sample creative, easy, fresh and healthy recipes demonstrated, and prepared by Professional Chefs. In July, Chef Andreas Pias from Umpqua Supper Club will be making fresh spring rolls and a variety of healthy snack recipes for you to taste! Receive take-home recipes perfect for the summer heat. For those 21 years and older, wine is available upon request.
Featured Project: Gateway Community Garden
1614 SE Stephens St, Roseburg
Help our community grow more food! The Gateway Garden has been through a lot over the past few months, including being hit by a car. But it’s recovery is coming along thanks to community volunteers and our partner organizations. You’re invited to get it ready for this season’s gardeners! Email connect@thriveumpqua.com if you are interested in helping out with weeding or landscaping! The Gateway Garden just adjacent to Roseburg Senior Center.
Easy Community Bike Rides
Tuesday evenings all summer, 6pm
Meet at Roseburg High School, Roseburg
A great family-friendly bike ride hosted by Umpqua Velo Club! All ages and levels are welcome to attend. Helmets are required.
Walk with a Doc
Third Saturday of the month at 8am
YMCA East Parking Lot (next to volleyball courts), Roseburg
A short educational discussion followed by a group walk along the Stewart Park Walking Path. This walk is led by Dr. Alim Karim of Aviva Health and the Roseburg Family Medicine Residency Program.
Yoga in the Park
Every Saturday from June 17th thru August 26th, 10am
Stewart Park Half Shell, Roseburg
Spend your Saturday mornings this summer decompressing with a yoga class while surrounded by nature and the sound of the Umpqua river. Yoga in the Park is co-sponsored by Roseburg Parks & Recreation, Zen Den Yoga and Thrive Umpqua!
Shopping Tour at Sherm’s Thunderbird
Wednesday, July 26th, 10-11:30am
Reserve your spot for the tour at ucvegamericorps@gmail.com or 541-378-6359.
Walking through the aisles of our local grocery store, you may find yourself passing by the same fruits, vegetables and grains, over and over again. Learn about the treasures that these foods hold, and how to unlock them through creative recipes!
August Events
First Thursday Event at ODHS
Thursday, August 3rd, 10am-2pm
Department of Human Services Parking Lot – 738 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg
Stop by our booth at this monthly gathering of community resources for some free swag and information on all of our well-being programs!
Picnic in the Garden
Thursday, August 31st, 6-7:30pm
Rustic River Farms, 1236 Big Bend Road, Roseburg
Join Thrive Umpqua for an evening Picnic in the Garden at Rustic River Farms. Bring a picnic and beverages (if you want) and relax with us in a new way on the farm. No reservations needed. Come to cut some flowers if desired (u-pick is an additional cost) and connect with new or old friends. Feel free to bring a blanket, tables are also available. Bring vases for arranging if you’d like, or just relax with the sweet views of flowers or river.
Sip and Sample
Thursday, August 3rd, 5-6pm
Sunnyside Theater, 663 SE Jackson St, Roseburg
Join us for another free Sip and Sample Happy Hour event at the legendary Sunnyside Theater in downtown Roseburg from 5-6pm! Learn and sample creative, easy, fresh and healthy recipes demonstrated, and prepared by Professional Chefs. In August, Chef Andreas Pias from Umpqua Supper Club will be making a fresh and delicious quinoa tabbouleh salad, chilled tomato and avocado soup, and Ikarian sourdough bread. Receive take-home recipes perfect for the summer heat. For those 21 years and older, wine is available upon request. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.
Featured Project: Gateway Community Garden
1614 SE Stephens St, Roseburg
Help our community grow more food! The Gateway Garden has been through a lot over the past few months, including being hit by a car. But it’s recovery is coming along thanks to community volunteers and our partner organizations. Email connect@thriveumpqua.com if you are interested in helping out with weeding or landscaping! The Gateway Garden is adjacent to the Roseburg Senior Center.
Walk with a Doc
Third Saturday of the month at 8am
YMCA East Parking Lot (next to volleyball courts), Roseburg
A short educational discussion followed by a group walk along the Stewart Park Walking Path. This walk is led by Dr. Alim Karim of Aviva Health and the Roseburg Family Medicine Residency Program.
Yoga in the Park
Every Saturday from June 17th thru August 26th, 10am
Stewart Park Half Shell, Roseburg
Spend your Saturday mornings this summer decompressing with a yoga class while surrounded by nature and the sound of the Umpqua river. Yoga in the Park is co-sponsored by Roseburg Parks & Recreation, Zen Den Yoga and Thrive Umpqua!
Walk with a Dog
Saturday, August 12th from 8-9am
Meet at Stewart Park Large Pavilion, Roseburg
You and your furry friends are invited to join us for a fun group walk on the Umpqua River Trail in Stewart Park!
Waterfall Hike: Wolf Creek Falls
Saturday, August 26th from 8-10am
Meet at Wolf Creek Falls Trailhead Parking Lot
Make some time on a Saturday morning for some “forest bathing” and movement, we’ll be meeting at the Wolf Creek Falls Trailhead for a moderate 2.3 mile hike to the falls. All are welcome! Bring a snack to enjoy at the Falls.
September Events
First Thursday Event at ODHS
Thursday, September 7th, 10am-2pm
Department of Human Services Parking Lot – 738 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg
Stop by our booth at this monthly gathering of community resources for some free swag and information on all of our well-being programs!
Blue Zones Movie Night
Wednesday, September 13th, 7:30-10pm
Parking Lot Behind Old Soul Pizza, 525 SE Main St, Roseburg
Viewing of the Netflix Series Live to 100 Secrets of the Blue Zones. Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinary long and vibrant lives. Some chairs are available but please bring your own if you have one. Old Soul Pizza will have food available from a limited menu.
Volunteer Fair
Saturday, September 23rd, 10am-2pm
Douglas CARES Parking Lot, 1614 SE Stephens St, Roseburg
Come see Thrive Umpqua Booth on September 23rd at FARA’s volunteer recruitment fair! Explore the incredible opportunities to volunteer and serve in our community. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and get a chance to win big raffle prizes, including a folding bicycle, a hoverboard, and a scooter – just for engaging with each booth.
Trails Day
Sunday, September 24th, 11am-1pm
Meet at Duck Pond next to Fred Meyer, Roseburg
Join Thrive Umpqua and UCC Athletics in coming out to improve the Thrive Umpqua adopted trail in Stewart Park (from the Duck Pond to the YMCA)! Trash grabbers, bags, gloves, and refreshments will be provided.
Volunteer Gathering
Tuesday, September 26th, 6-7pm
Stewart Park Pavilion Area, Roseburg
Calling all service minded individuals! Be a part of our community’s well-being initiative by joining over 1,100 other volunteers. Come out to learn about the vast work happening across our community, enjoy free pizza, connect with others interested in making a positive difference, and sign up for meaningful and impactful projects!
STEPtember Walking Mini Challenge
September 1-30
Register Here by September 8th!
Join Thrive Umpqua in making this September, a STEPtember to remember by setting a goal to get in more steps each day! Our month-long STEPtember Challenge is here to help you get started with a fun walking challenge that includes a weekly newsletter highlighting the theme for the week, physical activity tips, local trails perfect for autumn walks and weekly participation prizes. The top 3 walkers at the end of the Challenge will be recognized and awarded prizes. 1st Place: Fitbit Versa and $50 Gift Card to Old Soul Pizza, 2nd Place: Bluetooth earbuds and $25 Gift Card to Carlos Restaurante, 3rd Place: Hydroflask and $10 Gift Card to Good to Go. Register Here.
Walk with a Doc
Third Saturday of the month at 8am
YMCA East Parking Lot (next to volleyball courts), Roseburg
A short educational discussion followed by a group walk along the Stewart Park Walking Path. This walk is led by Dr. Terri Lundy.
Recovery Road 5K – More Info Coming Soon!
Saturday, September 30th
Stewart Park, Roseburg
Cooking Class
Monday, September 18th, 5:30-7pm
Roseburg Public Library, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg
Register Here:
https://bit.ly/UCVEG-CookingClass
At each stand-alone class, UC-VEG provides a brief introduction on the importance of shifting toward a more plant-centered diet, as suggested by the US Dietary Guidelines, World Health Organization, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and other leading experts. We’ll then dive into practical ways to make the experience convenient, fun, affordable and delicious!
UC-VEG’s cooking demonstrators will be showing you how to prepare your kitchen, shop for ingredients, and create tasty dishes!
Shopping Tour at Sherm’s Thunderbird
Friday, September 29th, 6-7:30pm
Reserve your spot for the tour at ucvegamericorps@gmail.com or 541-378-6359.
Walking through the aisles of our local grocery store, you may find yourself passing by the same fruits, vegetables and grains, over and over again. Learn about the treasures that these foods hold, and how to unlock them through creative recipes!
Prizes
Free T-Shirts! Everyone who registers will receive a free Thrive Umpqua t-shirt!
Monthly Prize Drawings
All participants who have completed at least one activity or event that month will be entered into a random prize drawing! Winners will be notified by by email and text message (if they opted in to text message alerts).
Grand Prizes
All participants who complete at least six activities by December 31st and a short final survey will be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing featuring outdoor excursions, family friendly activity vouchers, fitness and wellness gear, gift certificates to local eateries and grocery stores, and more! The lucky winners be announced in early January 2024!
Congratulations to our September prize winners! They will each win their choice of a $50 gift card to a local business.
Upcoming Mini Challenges!
Our month-long STEPtember Challenge is here to help you get started with a fun walking challenge that includes a weekly newsletter highlighting the theme for the week, physical activity tips, local trails perfect for autumn walks and weekly participation prizes. Participants can walk wherever they prefer and at the end of each week you will record your number of steps through the link in the weekly newsletter. The top 3 walkers at the end of the Challenge will be recognized and awarded prizes.
1st Place – Fit Bit + $50 to a Thrive Umpqua Participating Restaurant
2nd Place – Bluetooth Earbuds + $25 to a Thrive Umpqua Participating Restaurant
3rd Place – Hydroflask + $10 to a Thrive Umpqua Participating Restaurant
Register here by September 8th!