November 24, 2010
GET OUT!!!
Meet Me at Maynards Newsletter
Wishing you a very healthy and
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Eat all the pie you want.
See you Monday!
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“Meet Me at Maynards” is an official event
of Southern Arizona Roadrunners (SAR).
Click here to learn about all of our great
running and walking events,
activities and education.
Mission of Meet Me at Maynards…to bring adults and families to the downtown Tucson area to enjoy healthy exercise, experience the beauty, history and architecture of our unique neighborhoods, and to appreciate and patronize local businesses.
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ARE YOU COACH MATERIAL??
See your opportunity to make a difference in the
lives of young girls. See right column…
“Girls on the Run”
GET YOUR HEADLAMP ON MONDAY!
But hurry, as they only ordered 100.
Ask for them inside the Market
High intensity 5MM white LED light source, shines for
6 hours, includes adjustable arm or head band.
ONLY $9.99 IN MAYNARDS MARKET
Arriving this Monday
Nice stocking stuffer, don’t you think?
Meet Dori LeRua and Tamyra Althof, enjoying
their Monday stroll down Scott Avenue.
WANTED: VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS
It’s so easy to take photos with your i-phone…or most phones. Won’t you please take a few and email them to us for the newsletter? If at all possible, please include names of the subjects. Thanks much!
meetmeatmaynards@gmail.com
A big thank you goes to Karin Have for
sending the photos below.
This very young woman takes MMM rules seriously!
She is advising everyone to “Tip the band!”
We hope you stopped by to talk to Patrick Hartley on Monday about Imagine Greater Tucson.
Do Patrick, and Tucson, a favor. Click on this website,imaginegreatertucson.org
take the very short survey about what you want for Tucson’s future.
In the photo above, Patrick, is getting undoubtedly valuable advice from his X83 MMM athlete
mom, Julie Kluge.
SHOPPING ON BLACK FRIDAY??
If so, don’t forget the shops on and around 4th Avenue. They are offering some great deals! Check out the new children and baby boutique for gently used clothes, toys, etc. And you can take your own items for consignment…
LittleBirdNestingCompany.com 426 E. 7th.
FREE TURTLE HATS FOR EVERY KID!
Hey kids! Bring your parents to MMM and get your free turtle hat, generously provided by TMC Healthcare. Just come to the desk and say, “Get out”…and you have earned your turtle hat. 
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A BAD PLAN AVERTED!!
Thank you MMM Athletes for making your voices heard about the potential of moving the Greyhound bus station to the train depot next to Maynards. Last night the
City Council voted unanimously to
scrap the plan. Hooray!!
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TRAVELING MMM T-SHIRT
After completing the Greek Marathon Mary Croft introduces the “Maynards man” (she didn’t have her shirt with her) to the head of Nike in the ancient Agora Musuem near Acropolis.
Congrats Mary! |
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DELECTABLE’S DOWNTOWN TRIVIA…BE FIRST TO GET IT RIGHT AND WIN $5 GIFT CERTIFICATE.
Click here to see Delectable’s MMM discounts.
Last week’s winner: Libby Krueger
The question was: Hotel Congress was only 15 years old when tragedy struck! What happened?
Answer: A fire that resulted in the capture of John Dillinger.
QUESTION #15: A long-standing and much-loved eating establishment at 536 N. 4th Ave. closed its doors in 1983. What was its name?
The first person to email (just hit reply) the correct answer wins a $5 gift certificate for Delectables. The winner will be announced before the drawing on the following Monday, and must be present to receive prize.
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STUFF YOU JUST GOTTA KNOW
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YOU CAN RESERVE THE COMMUNITY TABLE IN MAYNARDS MARKET FOR YOU AND YOUR
WALKING/ RUNNING BUDDIES!
Wouldn’t it be fun to reserve the community table (as many as you can fit) in the Market on a Monday night? You can have burgers and beer, or order from the Maynards menu. Call for your reservation: 545-0577
FLASHLIGHTS AND BLINKY LIGHTS REQUIRED
Any old flashlight will do….or buy an official MMM head lamp (available late November) in Maynards Market for only $9.99. Pick up a blinky light (generously provided by TEP) from the box on the check-in table. Clip it to your back. Please return it to the box at the end of your walk/ run.
MMM HAS MANY ADDITIONAL FITNESS OPTIONS IN OUR “URBAN FITNESS PHENOMENON”
Spinning/ Pilates/ Yoga/ Zumba/ Boot Camp/ BodyPump/ Full Gym Workout/ Swim Laps (nominal fee for each)…all during your MMM Monday experience. To see all of your options click on the link in the upper right corner of this newsletter.
CHECK THE MMM WEBSITE WEEKLY
FOR DISCOUNT DETAILS
Your route guide lists participating businesses and phone numbers. But for up-to-date details about those discounts click Quick Links “DISCOUNTS” in the upper right column of this newsletter.
ARIZONA DAILY STAR FREE RAFFLE
Enter the free Arizona Daily Star Raffle every Monday and win $25 gift certificates for local restaurants and The Running Shop/ Worldly Soles.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO A FRIEND
Note that there is a forward link at the bottom of this page. Please use it to invite your friends to MMM.
MMM PARKING
Parking is always free after 5:00 PM in the Madden Media lot, 345 E. Toole, just west of Maynards. You can park in the Pennington Street Garage for a $2 flat rate after 5:00 PM. Keep in mind that street parking is free after 5:00. And don’t forget the lot at O’Malley’s, where you also get 20% off your tab on Mondays.
BE A MMM VOLUNTEER!
You can’t help but notice how much fun our volunteers are having. Sign-up at the check-in table for next Monday…any Monday. You can work the early shift…5:00 to 5:45 (then walk or run) or the late shift…5:45 to 7:00.
Volunteers who complete a full shift will receive three raffle tickets. That’s a deal!!
Send us an email and tell us when you would like to volunteer.
mmmvolunteer@gmail.com
Join MMM athlete Coley Ward for his weekly Trivia Contest. Head on over to Sky Bar at 534 N. 4th Ave. immediately following the drawing each Monday.
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HELP WANTED!!!
NEED THE FOLLOWING:
Send to…meetmeatmaynards@gmail.com
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PRINT THIS POSTER…AND POST
AT WORK AND AT PLAY
CLICK HERE
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| IT’S AN URBAN FITNESS PHENOMENON! |
| WALK/ RUN/ YOGA/ PILATES/ SPINNING/ ZUMBA/ BOOT CAMP/ BODYPUMP/ GYM WORKOUT/ SWIM LAPS
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS |
| STATS |
November 22, 2010
Walk/ Run # 85
Returning 304
New 52
Kids 30
Total 386
Grand Total 24,569
Individuals 5,619
Shirted (x8) 809
Listed (x10) 596
Capped (x15) 364
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QUICK LINKS…
click below for details |
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| THANK OUR SPONSORS…click on sponsor to view website. |
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EVERY MONDAY Maynards and
Cup Cafe |
- $5 off full-price entree
- $2 off pizzas
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$3 red or white wine (or a bottle for only $12)
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$2 beers
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$4 burgers
- $4 veggie burgers
- $5 Cheeseburgers
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$5 off full-price entree
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$2 off pizzas
You can reserve all (as many as you can fit) or part of the community table in the Market by calling 545-0577. If you do not reserve all of the places, your party can share the table with others.
On the patio, the tables east of the band are reserved for MMM.
Cup Cafe has extended happy hour prices for their “House Cocktails” and “Classics”, along with $2 off regular priced entrees. Be sure you have your hand stamp.
Stick around for live music (beginning at 5:30) and the drawing at 7:00. You may win a gift a certificate for our exclusive shoe sponsor, The Running Shop and/or Worldly Soles, and some great restaurants too. |
AUTHOR’S CHOICE…
LOOKING GOOD! |
A couple of good- looking MMM Athletes for sure…Patty Burger and Karen Merodius
Photo by Karin Have |
- Walk/ run defensively, wear a blinky light on your back and carry a flashlight.
- Tip the band and the bartender! Your beer was only $2.
- Do MMM cheer very loud! Get out!!!
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Tom Gormley and our youngest (2 1/2 mo.)X4 MMM Athlete on record,
Logan Gormley. |
“GIRLS ON THE RUN”
SEEKS COACHES
“Girls on the Run” is a youth development program combining an interactive curriculum with training for a 5k run, while inspiring self-respect and healthy lifestyles in 3rd-5th grade girls. Tucson Medical Center is preparing to launch their 2011 spring season of Girls on the Run of Tucson, made possible through a grant from Aetna. Female head coaches commit 7-10 hours per week, and work with an assistant coach (male or female). Are you committed to improving the lives of girls? Sessions take place the week of February 7th through mid-April. For more information, contact program coordinator Keli Perino at 324-1345.
Please join us for an Informational Session for prospective coaches.
Monday, December 6
Fleet Feet- 7301 E. Tanque Verde
CLICK HERE for Volunteer Application (bring it with you)
CLICK HERE for head coach job description
CLICK HERE for assistant coach job description
Call Keli and let her know you are coming…no obligation, just information. 324-1345
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VIEW ALL MMM MEDIA COVERAGE
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