January 20, 2011

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January 20, 2011
Meet Me at Maynards
Newsletter
GET OUT!!!

“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.

MMM…this week
Arizona Daily Star acknowledges MMM for helping people with their new year resolutions.
Click here to read

Valet parking during Gem Show
Look for American Valet to help you with your parking, at least during this very busy season. They do a great job.

WANTED!!
ROCK N’ STROLL 2011 COMMITTEE MEMBERS…HIT REPLY AND TELL US
YOU ARE IN. Rock n’ Stroll is our
second anniversary event on April 11.
It will be huge…be part of it!

“Y” joins MMM!!
See next week’s newsletter for details.
The whole family will enjoy this!! James P
MMM Athlete James Passannanti won the Arizona Daily Star “Holiday Bowl Challenge”. James picked 26 of the 35 bowl games
correctly and is the 2011 winner.
Congrats James!!
Lauve
Who says picking up trash isn’t fun? Just ask Marvelous Michael, Beautiful Bonnie, Luscious Lauve and Terrific Tom. They tell us there is most of of ’72 Pinto in that bag.
Single with trash
Does she look like she’s working? You go girl!!
Blue shirt
Don’t know her name,
but wish I could run like that.
Delectable and Nancy Huff
Joan and Nancy breeze past Delectables.
Three on 4th
Lookin’ fresh as daisies on
their last “leg” on 4th Ave.Two on 4th
This is easy!
Wild man
This wild man was having way too much fun!
Two older people
On their final approach to Maynards they
still look like they just stepped
off a magazine cover.
Three on patio after
Ralph, Pam and Nan are wracked with indecision. Now what…burger, beer, El Charro?
Austins
Meet the Austins. How’s
this for a beautiful family?
Rask El Charro
The Fernandez/ Rask family chose El Charro.El Charro
No shortage of fun being had here.
El Charro 4
Looks like their having a
reasonably good time.
EC Kirsten
And for dessert…Kirsten served her
home made raw brownies to everyone. Yum!!

TRAVELING MMM CAP
Bob Howard

It was probably the MMM cap that got Bob Howard

this date with  Minnie Mouse.

DELECTABLE’S
DOWNTOWN TRIVIA
…BE   FIRST  TO GET IT RIGHT… WIN $5 GIFT CERTIFICATE.
Click here to see Delectable’s MMM discounts.

WINNER: Celeste O’Brien

Question was: Some years ago there was a messy art piece created by tossing lots of something off the roof of Hotel Congress. What did they toss?
Answer: Watermelons


Trivia #23:
This is a three-part question. Dillinger Days is a longstanding tradition in Tucson. What year did it begin, where did it take place (be specific) and who organized it (by name or title)?

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. Otherwise, prize will be added to the regular drawing prizes.

STUFF YOU JUST GOTTA KNOW

OFFICIAL MMM HEADLAMP

Ask for them inside the Market

Final headlamp

High intensity 5MM white LED light source, shines for 6 hours, includes adjustable arm or head band.

Only $9.99 inside the Market.

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 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

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. :-)

HELP WANTED!!!
NEED THE FOLLOWING:
  • TRAVELING MMM T-SHIRT PHOTOS
  • FAVORITE MMM PHOTOS
  • TESTIMONIALS
  • MMM STORIES
Send to…meetmeatmaynards@gmail.com
PRINT THIS POSTER…AND POST
AT WORK AND AT PLAY
CLICK HERE

IT’S AN URBAN FITNESS PHENOMENON!
WALK/ RUN/ YOGA/ PILATES/ SPINNING/ ZUMBA/ BOOT CAMP/ BODYPUMP/ GYM WORKOUT/ SWIM LAPS

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

TIME AND PLACE
Every Monday
Walk/Run
Check-in 5:15 – 6:00pm
Maynards Market
and Kitchen
400 N. Toole
FREE!
STATS
January 17, 2011
Walk/ Run # 93

Returning       355
New                 69
Kids                  21
Total                445

Grand Total     27,663
Individuals         6,179
Shirted (x8)           901
Listed (x10)           676
Capped (x15)       416


FULL STATS
CLICK HERE
QUICK LINKS…
click below for details
THANK OUR SPONSORS…click on sponsor to view website.
EVERY MONDAY Maynards and
Cup Cafe

  • $5 off full-price entree
  • $2 off pizzas

  • $3 red or white wine (or a bottle for only $12)
  • $2 beers
  • $4 burgers
  • $4 veggie burgers
  • $5 Cheeseburgers
  • $5 off full-price entree
  • $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!
Kat
It’s a fact. Kat was looking good.
NOT TOO MANY RULES

  • Walk/ run defensively, wear a blinky light on your back and carry/ wear a light.

  • Tip the band and the bartender! Your beer was only $2!!
  • Do MMM Cheer very loud!     GET OUT!!
“GIRLS ON THE RUN”
SEEKS COACHES
GOTR logo

“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.

CLICK HERE

ALL COACHING
REQUIRMENTS

CLICK HERE Volunteer Application


CLICK HERE

head coach job description

CLICK HERE

assistant coach

job description

HEY BABY!!
Jack
Meet Jack.
HEADS UP!
LOOK WHAT’S
COMING UP.
ROCK N’ STROLL
MMM’s second anniversary event
April 11

Sun Run
January 23
CLICK HERE

Walk Across Arizona
January 30 to
March 26
CLICK HERE

Main Gate
Fine Valentine
Couples’ Relay
February 12
CLICK HERE

Sunrise at Old Tucson
Cross Country
Trail Run
March 13
CLICK HERE

TOP DOG
Band’s pick for best-behaved.
Top Dog Penny
Penny is a rescue
dog and was as good as gold.
PARTICIPATING
RESTAURANTS/ BARS

CLICK HERE
for discount details

MAYNARDS MARKET

400 N. Toole…545-0577


CUP CAFE

Hotel Congress…829-3746


XOOM JUICE

245 E. Congress…903-2224

EL CHARRO

311 N. Court…622-1922

47 SCOTT

47 N. Scott…624-4747

DOWNTOWN KITCHEN

135 S. 6th Ave….623-7700

BROOKLYN PIZZA COMPANY

534 N. 4th Ave…622-6868


SKY BAR

536 N. 4th Ave…622-4300

www.skybartucson.com

DELECTABLES

533 N. 4th Ave…884-9289

www.delectables.com

BUMSTED’S

500 N. 4th Ave…622-1413

O’MALLEY’S ON 4TH

247 N. 4TH AVE….623-8600

SHANTY

401 E. 9th at 4th…623-2664

BISON WITCHES

326 N. 4th Ave. 740-1541

THE HUT

305 N. 4th Ave…623-3400

VIEW ALL MMM MEDIA COVERAGE

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