The Total Woman: Mind, Body and Spirit


Healthy Lifestyles National Initiative: As an organization of predominately African American women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is uniquely positioned to impact not only the well-being of its members, but also the well-being of families and communities at large. To facilitate this effort, the Health Task Force was launched to provide concentrated expertise and focus on the Physical and Mental Health aspect of our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust.


MISSION

The mission of the Health Task Force is to educate and facilitate lifestyle change for the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of sorors and the communities that we serve. The Health Task Force objectives are to:

Through the Lifestyle Change Initiative, Delta Sigma Theta will work to combat the high incidence of obesity among women. The first priority of our Lifestyle Change Initiative is the Total Woman Healthy Weight Program which challenges chapters to a commitment to achieve healthier weights.
Delta has embraced the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign. Heart disease is women's #1 killer a fact that most women don't know. The program raises awareness of the risks and causes of heart disease and focuses women on healthier life styles.

American Heart Associations Go RED for Women Campaign

Two of our sorors are Heart Truth Champions! They attended Heart Truth Champions program which is a train-the-trainer initiative aimed at equipping a cadre of health advocates and educators in local communities with important health information and education materials about women and heart disease. The Heart Truth is a national campaign for women about heart disease, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

Healthy Lifestyles Committee, Sacramento Alumnae Chapter

The Sacramento Alumnae Chapter has increased their participation and activity level through local and statewide initiatives in the realm of Health and Fitness. We have continuance participation in Heart Heath, Breast Cancer awareness, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, physical activity, and childhood obesity prevention programs. As a result of our active role, in the Greater Sacramento community, we have become more knowledgeable and competent as to what it means to live a Healthy Lifestyle.

Please click HERE to download flyer for Healthy Lifestyles schedule.

Monthly Newsletters:

  Our monthly chapter newsletters are geared towards keeping our sorors informed of low-to-no cost resources, programs and activities that are available to us in our community. We also implement challenges, such as the Winter Walking Challenge, and highlight sorors in the chapter who are making great strides towards a healthier life. Incorporating wonderful things such as Veggie of the Month and Healthy Soror of the Month, keeps us motivated and ready for new goals that the Healthy Lifestyles Committee convey to the chapter.

April 2011 is Healthy Lifestyles Month!

  The Healthy Lifestyles committee is committed to bringing you an activity every week. Participation is key, so come out and join in the fun!


5k Club! Saturday, April 2nd – May 21st
McKinley Park (Alhambra & H. Street)
7am-8am  FREE EVENT!

Please click HERE to download flyer for weekly schedule.


Kickboxing Class: Saturday, April 9, 2011
Robinson’s Taekwondo
2699 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822
9:00am-10:00am  FREE EVENT!


Level 1 Hike: Friday, April 15, 2011
Peak Adventures, CSU Sacramento
9:00am-2:00pm   $20.00 admission
*Hiking to the Consumnes River Reserve

Please click HERE to download Registration Form.

Please click HERE to download Hiking Ack of Risk and Waiver Form.

Please click HERE to download Hiking Checklist.


West African Drum and Dance: Friday, April 22, 2011
Roberts Family Development Center
770 Darina Ave., Sacramento, Ca 95815
7:00pm-9:00pm
$10 admission/Free to watch


Rockin’ with the Deltas (Indoor Rock Climbing): Saturday, April 30, 2011
Rocknasium 720 Olive Dr. Ste. Z, Davis, Ca 95616
2:00pm-5:00pm
$16 for a 3 hour session (all inclusive)


Upcoming Events:


2nd Annual: Down Home Cooking with the Deltas: In Honor of Soror Gloria Banks
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Soror C. Lynn Carrier’s House
2201 Cermak Way Elk Grove, Ca 95758
Our second annual chapter cooking competition is here again! Get your prize-winning recipes ready. This event is FREE and you DO NOT have to enter a food item in the competition to come out. If you are not entering a dish come out and taste the dishes entered into the competition and fellowship with friends. Bring you family and friends for a beautiful day of food and friendly competition. There will be a special Mother-Daughter team prize in celebration of the Mothers Day weekend.
Grand Prize: $100.00 gift card
Second Place Prize: $50.00 gift card
Special Mother-Daughter team prize

Please click HERE to download flyer for the event.


Delta Zumba!
Date: May 21, 2011
Time: Immediately following chapter meeting
Location: DHA Building;
Zumba is a high-energy workout that will have you coming back for more. In conjunction with incredible music and aerobic dance moves, this afternoon workout will leave you satisfied. Our very own Soror Brittney Brown will be our instructor for a 30-minute heart pumping session. Make sure you are in attendance for May’s Chapter meeting where our Zumba lesson will take place immediately following. Note: Bring a change of lose fitting clothes and sports type shoes for comfort to change into.


Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk
Date:May 7, 2011
Time:6:00am-11:00pm
Location:Cal Expo
The Sacramento Alumnae Chapter will register a team for the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer walk this year. We hope to finish strong and invite the chapter to come out and participate in this event. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is one of the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. This annual event raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivors and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Since its inception in 1983, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure series has grown from one local Race with 800 participants to a global series of more than 120 Races with more than 1 million people expected to participate in 2011. Be a part of history in the making!
Please click HERE for the Susan G. Komen website.