January 27, 2011

January 27, 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

DOWNTOWN “Y” JOINS MMM!!

Don’t miss the new offerings from your
Downtown “Y”.
The whole family will love it!
Click here for details

PLEASE BRING YOUR BLINKY LIGHTS!!

Please bring your blinky light from home!
We are getting low on loaners.
We want everyone to be safe!

BE A VOLUNTEER PLEASE 6:30 to 7:15

Consider volunteering after your walk/run.
It will give you a warm feeling in your heart, passing out t-shirts and caps to the
deserving few! Think about it!
PLEASE HIT “REPLY” AND TELL US WHEN YOU WILL VOLUNTEER. THANKS!

REPORT GRAFFITI WITH SMART PHONE!

Check out this article in the Star.
Report graffiti on our MMM route.
Click here

VALET PARKING DURING GEM SHOW

Look for American Valet to help you with your parking, at least during this very busy season.

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…make it happen!

NO PHOTOGRAPHER ON JANUARY 31

If you want to see your beautiful face in the next newsletter, you better send a photo.
meetmeatmaynards@gmail.com

Board

Meet the MMM Board…Pennee White, Jocie Riley, Julie Kluge, Annette Gallego, Sharon Pascoe, Dave Syverson, Jannie Cox, Steve Outridge

Richard Long

“I have coveted a MMM T-shirt since the first

week I participated. Now, with the support of my walking/running buddies, I have my very own. And I Love It! Now I want a hat”…Richard Long (center)

Clockwise…Len Steve, Rod, Dan, Travis and Rob

Kieran

What a beautiful sight…Kieran and Mom.

Group with stroller

Justin, Toni, Kevin and Alma cruisin’ toward 4th Ave.

Hands in air

Am I winning???

Older

No chance that we will miss this handsome couple.

And so handsome they are!!

Richard and kelly

Richard and Kelly with their adopted “Rosie”. Rosie has had a tough life, but it sure turned out well.

Roma

There’s Roma and her crew! We see Denise and Fred.

Scooter

Look out! Here I come!

Girl on Scooter

But he won’t catch this speedy one!

Three women

Jayson, Bethany and Pat are having a pretty nice evening of healthy exercise. You can’t beat it.

Brandon and Gina

Only a real show-off gets his photo in the newsletter two weeks in a row, especially when he hasn’t even earned his cap…that would be Brandon. Good thing he’s cute. Gina, on the other hand, is a X62 MMM Athlete.

Good thing she’s in front…and cuter!

TRAVELING MMM SHIRTS

Celeste O’Brien and Cindy Nowocin enjoying a sip at the Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, California.

DELECTABLE’S
DOWNTOWN TRIVIA…
BE FIRST TO GET IT
RIGHT AND WIN $5
GIFT CERTIFICATE.

Click here to see Delectable’s MMM discounts.

WINNER: Kerry Hunter

Question was:

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)?

Answer: 1992, lobby of Hotel Congress, Shana and Richard Oseran

Trivia #23:

Before moving to downtown Tucson, the Tucson Gem and Mineral show was held at two other Tucson locations. Name the other two locations.

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.

Click here for Trivia rules.

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/ AQUA AEROBICS/ JUJITSU/ STEP...all new at “Y”

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 24, 2011
Walk/ Run # 94

Returning 375
New 84

Kids 22
Total 481

Grand Total     28,144
Individuals         6,263
Shirted (x8)           923
Listed (x10)           688
Capped (x15)       424

FULL STATS
CLICK HERE

QUICK LINKS…
click below for details

NO PINK ROUTE ‘TIL SPRING 2011…too dark

MEET ME AT BOSTON’S

BE A SPONSOR

THANK OUR SPONSORS…click on sponsor to view website.

The Running Shop/

Worldly Soles

Southern Arizona Roadrunners (SAR)

Arizona Daily Star/ Caliente

TMC Healthcare

Carondelet Health Network

Tucson Electric Power

Rosemont Copper

BBVA Compass Bank

Maynards Market

EVERY MONDAY Maynards and
Cup Cafe

MAYNARDS RESTAURANT

$5 off full-price entree

$2 off pizzas

MAYNARDS MARKET

$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

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!

Rick Champlin,
X23 MMM Athlete, gliding up 4th Ave. looking so 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

“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!!

Phinneas was having more fun than he was willing to admit.

HEADS UP!
LOOK WHAT’S
COMING UP.

ROCK N’ STROLL
MMM’s second anniversary event
April 11
STAY TUNED

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

Correction!!!