Ward 2 Alderman Judy Bateman
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Judy Bateman lives in Country Hill South and has been a resident over 32 years. She works as a real estate agent with Schneider Real Estate. Judy and her husband, Al, have five children.
Elected in April 2007 to serve the residents of Ward 2 for four years, Judy previously served as an Alderman for Ward 2 from 1991 to 2001.
Judy currently serves as the Aldermanic Liaison to the Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board and the Veterans Memorial Commission.
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Message from Alderman Bateman
Let’s Move, St. Peters!
We’re getting into that time of the year when it gets cool outside, there’s less sunshine, and it gets a little harder to get outside for some exercise. Add to that all of the holiday goodies, and winter can be a challenging time for fitness—not just for adults, but for many children, too. Unfortunately, our country has seen a dramatic increase in childhood obesity and related health problems over the years.
In St. Peters, we’ve always tried to provide families with opportunities for exercise, because we know that active lifestyles lead to happier, longer lives. This is why we’ve partnered with the national Let’s Move! initiative, launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, to fight childhood obesity and raise a healthier generation of kids.
One of the great things about St. Peters is that we have the Rec-Plex, which provides a year-round oasis for people who want to work out and get fit. The Rec-Plex offers the perfect spot for regular exercise programs and daily activities for any person, regardless of your age.
Family Fitness Classes are available for kids as young as 18 months up to age 14. And, the neat thing is that parents can join their kids in many of these classes for a nominal fee. What a great way to bond and lose calories together!
When you get cabin fever this winter, resist the urge to sit at a movie theater and devour popcorn, soda and candy. Instead, spend the day (and spend less money) at the Rec-Plex, where your family can swim, dive, ice skate, or play in the gym. (A St. Peters family pays just $16.50 for an entire day at the Rec-Plex, while Rec-Plex pass-holders get full daily access at no extra charge.)
If you’re too busy during the holiday season, you can always start a New Year’s resolution to get the family active. You can try out the Rec-Plex for FREE on Jan. 21, 2012, during the St. Peters Fitness Fest! If you decide to join the Rec-Plex that day, you’ll get an extra FREE month of membership.
Some parents have even told us that they’ve purchased Rec-Plex memberships as a Christmas gift for the entire family—a great idea that has paid off with great results for these new members.
You can learn more about the Rec-Plex online at www.stpetersmo.net. For information about the Let’s Move! initiative, go to www.letsmove.gov.
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