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Activating people to improve their well-being

Blue Zones Project® engages people in activities that change mindsets and habits in lasting ways, ultimately transforming the places they live, work, learn, and play.

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Community Activities

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Volunteer With Us

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Rewards Program

Events

One of the best ways to get engaged—and stay engaged—is to attend a Blue Zones Project event. Not only are events a great opportunity to add knowledge and practices to your own well-being journey, they’re also a way to connect with other community members as you inspire each other towards a higher level of health and happiness.

Upcoming events
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Walking Moai with Blue Zones Project and Bethlehem Lutheran Church

April 11, 2023, 5:15 pm – June 13, 2023, 6:15 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Join us for a 10 Week Walking Program put on by Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County
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Summer Hiking Series – June | Caminata

June 17, 2023, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Creekside Terrace Trailhead, Fort Ord National Monument, California
Join Blue Zones Project for a hike in celebration of Father’s Day! // ¡Celebremos a papá caminando!
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Community Volunteer Day – June – Lincoln Cunningham Park

June 24, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lincoln Cunningham Park
Lead the way to a healthier, longer-living community
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Chillin’ & Grillin’: Plant Based | BBQ Basada en Plantas

June 28, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Chillin’ & Grillin’: Plant Based | BBQ Basada en Plantas
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Community Volunteer Day – July – Beach Clean-Up

July 5, 2023, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Del Monte Beach
Lead the way to a healthier, longer-living community
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Community Volunteer Day – July – Oak Woodland Community Garden

July 15, 2023, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Oak Woodland Community Garden
Lead the way to a healthier, longer-living community
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Summer Hiking Series – July | Caminata

July 15, 2023, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Creekside Terrace Trailhead, Fort Ord National Monument, California
Join Blue Zones Project for a hike! // ¡Celebremos caminando!
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Salinas Soccer Complex Clean Up |Limpieza del Complejo de Fútbol de Salinas

July 25, 2023, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Salinas Regional Soccer Complex
A community service opportunity at the Salinas Soccer Complex. Let’s clean up, have fun and connect! |¡ Oportunidad de servicio comunitario!
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Community Volunteer Day – August 5 – Capra Park

August 5, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Capra Park
Lead the way to a healthier, longer-living community
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Community Volunteer Day – September – Beach Clean-Up

September 5, 2023, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Del Monte Beach
Lead the way to a healthier, longer-living community
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Salinas Soccer Complex Clean Up |Limpieza del Complejo de Fútbol de Salinas

September 26, 2023, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Salinas Regional Soccer Complex
A community service opportunity at the Salinas Soccer Complex. Let’s clean up, have fun and connect! |¡ Oportunidad de servicio comunitario!
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Community Clean-Up at Tatum’s Garden| Limpieza

September 30, 2023, 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Tatum's Garden
Community Clean Up at Tatum’s Garden | Limpieza de comunidad en Tatum’s Garden
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Community Volunteer Day – October – Oak Woodland Community Garden

October 14, 2023, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Oak Woodland Community Garden
Lead the way to a healthier, longer-living community
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Community Volunteer Day – November – Laguna Grande Park Clean-Up

November 18, 2023, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Laguna Grande Park Monterey
Lead the way to a healthier, longer-living community
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Community activities
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Purpose Workshop

Wake up each day with purpose and live 7 years longer, happier! Register to attend a free interactive purpose workshop to discover or re-discover your gifts, passions, and values.

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Cooking Class

When healthy food tastes great, better food choices are irresistible. Sign up for a Blue Zones Project cooking class to learn how to prepare great-tasting plant-based recipes!

Upcoming Events
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Volunteer Events

Help make a positive difference in your community while experiencing the rewarding feeling of helping others. Volunteer with Blue Zones Project today!

Upcoming Events
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Moai

A Moai® is a circle of friends who support and encourage each other through life. The small size of the groups allows the members to focus on building strong friendships—and those social connections are vital to well-being! Join a Walking Moai, Purpose Moai, or Potluck Moai in your community.

Upcoming Events
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Walking School Bus

Children who walk to school are more alert and ready to learn, strengthen their social networks, and develop fitness habits that last a lifetime. A Walking School Bus allows a group of children to walk to school under the supervision of two or more adults.

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Volunteer with us

Volunteering with Blue Zones Project is a rewarding way to make a difference in your community while reaping the benefits of being of service to others. Wake up feeling inspired and full of purpose, and use your gifts and passions to help improve well-being where you live, work, and play!

Find an Opportunity Near You

Live Longer, Better Rewards Program

Explore lessons learned from the world’s longest-living cultures while earning cool rewards along the way. Fun challenges and activities will show the way to a healthier and happier you!

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REWARDS PROGRAM

Your well-being journey begins here

Start your well-being journey by setting goals and tracking your progress. Complete the activities from each designated Power 9® challenge track and be entered to win some great Blue Zones Project rewards!

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Your journey to well-being

The core principles of Blue Zones Project are the Power 9—nine secrets to longevity and well-being learned from the blue zones areas of the world. The Power 9 are there to guide and nudge you along on your well-being journey, showing you and your neighbors the way to being healthier and more fulfilled versions of yourselves. Get started with the Power 9 today!

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Organizations across our community can join this movement to make healthy choices easier for employees, patrons, and members. Blue Zones Project provides evidence-based best practices and tools to help you improve the well-being of your people.

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