Upcoming Events
Lunch and Learn
Wed, May 16th 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join our Silver Sneakers Monthly Lunch and Learn to hear from our guest speaker Caleb Wade from Osteostrong, while enjoying fellowship and great food! RSVP to Janie
VO2 Max Testing, Nutrition & Physical Therapy Discussion
Wednesday May 16th 5:30-6:30pm
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health exercise specialist Gwen Dunlap, dietitian Annette Frain and physical therapist Chad Parker. They will discuss and demonstrate Vo2 Max testing, a fitness assessment that gets athletes to their max exertion level. Also, nutritional and physical therapy education. This test measures how fit the athlete is and how they can improve their training, whether that be for a marathon or to become more physically fit. This is ideal for athletes who have been exercising regularly for at least 3 months or more and are looking to improve. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378) or Register Online
Throwing Injuries for Athletes
Thursday May 17th 5:30-6:30pm
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health’s physical therapist Chad Parker to learn more about functional changes that occur and are specific to the throwing shoulder and the common injuries that are associated with these athletes. He will discuss both the traditional management of internal and post-surgical treatment in throwing athletes. This seminar is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378) or register online.
The Ricky Proehl Celebrity Golf Classic
May 31st-June 1st
We are very pleased to announce the Ricky Proehl Celebrity Golf Classic is returning to Grandover Golf Course in Greensboro, NC on June 1st 2018.
This event benefits the Ricky Proehl P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation. In over 10 years, the tournament raised more than $1.5 million for North Carolina Children’s Charities. All proceeds to benefit the Ricky Proehl Celebrity Golf Classic and other local children’s charities. Click Here For More Details
Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge Meeting
Tuesday June 5th 6pm-8pm
Proehlific Park is excited to be partnering again with Make-A-Wish Central and Western NC on their Trailblaze Challenge event! Trailblaze is the ultimate test – a 28.3 mile hike in one life-changing day, all while raising vital funds to help our chapter grant wishes to local kids with life threatening medical conditions.
If you are interested in learning more, we are holding an information session here at Proehlific Park on Tuesday, June 5 from 6pm-8pm. It’s free to attend, and will be filled with information about the training program, event weekend experience, how to register, how to volunteer, and ways to fundraise.
Additional information can be found on http://www.trailblazechallenge.org. If you have any specific questions, please contact Trailblaze event manager, Chris Webber at cwebber@nc.wish.org or 704-339-0311.
We hope to see you on the trail!
Lunch and Learn
Wed, June 20th 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join our Silver Sneakers Monthly Lunch and Learn to hear from our guest speaker Morgan Wade from Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement, who will talk on the topic of injury prevention, while enjoying fellowship and great food! RSVP to Janie while enjoying fellowship and great food! RSVP to Janie
Injury Prevention for the Adult Athlete
June 22nd from Noon to 1 pm
Save the Date! Dr. Jordan Case is an Wake Forest Baptist Health orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in sports medicine. His area of expertise centers on athletic related injuries in the working professional. This presentation will discuss strategies for injury prevention in adult athletes at any level, and provide attendees the opportunity to ask any relevant questions. Additional Details and registration coming soon.
Family Fun Day and Vendor Fair
Saturday June 23rd 10am-2pm
SAVE THE DAY! This year promises to have MORE Fun and MORE great vendors! If you would like ot be a vendor please contact Ashley Epperson at ashleye@prohelificpark.com
Lunch and Learn
Wed, July 18th 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join our Silver Sneakers Monthly Lunch and Learn to hear from our guest speaker Rae Anne Mullins from Proehlific Park, who will talk on the topic of nutrition, while enjoying fellowship and great food! RSVP to Janie while enjoying fellowship and great food! RSVP to Janie
