New Food Plate Guidelines

Have you seen the new food plate guidelines?

The food plate has replaced the food guide pyramid as a guideline on how much of each type of food to eat at each meal.  Check out this website for more information and tips on healthy eating.  

Do you shop at Food Lion?

If you shop at Food Lion and have not yet connected your Food Lion MVP card with RSI, you can do it on the internet! Every time you use your MVP Card, the amount you spend on qualified items is automatically credited to RSI.  Follow this link and enter your card number.  Our community number is 252088. Thanks for your support!

Quick, healthy summer desserts!

Summer is the perfect time to fix a nice, refreshing dessert! Check out this article for some sweet ideas that are healthy and delicious!

Rec Center Update!

Check out the progress on the rec center!! Here are the latest pictures from July 15th! It's getting close to being finished!!

Only a few bricks left!!!

There are still a few brick spaces available. But they are going fast!! We only have 15 - 4 x 8 bricks left! 8 x 8 and 12 x 12 bricks are sold out and no longer for sale. Click here for a brick order form.

Joining the Brick Campaign is the perfect way to honor a loved one, celebrate a graduation, engagement, your grand kids, or your pet!

Don't forget - until the end of August - the Weiss family will MATCH all donations towards the Recreational Activity Center (this includes your brick purchases)!

Take advantage of this opportunity to make an even BIGGER difference in someone's life.

For questions, please contact LeAnna Guillen at 919-942-7391 or by email lguillen@rsi-nc.org.

Weiss Challenge Extended!

The Weiss Family Challenge has been extended!

The Weiss Family Challenge has been extended through the end of August 2011!

The Weiss Family has generously pledged to match your donations of up to $50,000 to help the construction of RSI’s Recreational Activity Center! From now until the end of August the Weiss family will match donations dollar for dollar!

The new Activity Center is developed to build upon the activities available in the community. Current community facilities are in high demand and are only available to RSI residents on a limited schedule. Our new facility will focus on including everyone and expanding the array of options available. From basketball to Super Bowl parties, from exercise equipment to relaxation, the new center will provide a host of new and expanded options.

The Activity Center provides RSI the flexibility to introduce new ideas and customize activities to fit with resident needs and preferences. We thank the Weiss family for their generous support and urge you to join them in supporting this project.

All levels of gifts are truly appreciated. Please contact LeAnna Guillen at lguillen@rsi-nc.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (919) 942-7391 ext. 108 for more information. Checks can be mail to 111 Providence Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

'Tis the Season. . .

Summer has officially begun!

That's right, 'tis the season for pool-goin',sunscreen-applyin', and ....of course....backyard-grillin'! However, don't let the spirit of the season hinder your healthy habits!

Fitness Magazine shares 7 different recipes with us that will keep everyone guilt-free while grillin' this summer [and what better timing with the 4th of July right around the corner!].

 So, while you are making your holiday plans rest assured that your healthy habits won't have to be compromised this year. Now, you can spend more time deciding on the firework display!


P.S...
Along with the summer sunshine comes the best time of year to buy fresh fruits and vegetables!

So while you are out shopping for your summer cookout essentials, visit one of the many Farmer's Markets  in the area to grab some fresh watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, zucchini, squash, apples....well you get the picture! Nothing beats fresh local produce on a hot summer day!

ACT FAST!!!!

Now is the time!

The Recreational Activity Center is expected to be complete by mid July! I know it feels like you just finished packing up the Christmas decorations yesterday, but mid July is right around the corner!

 However, we still have brick spaces available!

We have 25  4x8 bricks left and ONLY 7 available spaces for 8x8's!

Joining the Brick Campaign is the perfect way to honor a loved one, celebrate a graduation, engagement, your grand kids, or your pet!

So far we have successfully raised $15,000 with the Brick Campaign, but we can't stop there!

Don't forget-for the NEXT 2 WEEKS the Weiss family will MATCH all donations towards the Recreational Activity Center (this includes your brick purchases)!

Take advantage of this opportunity to make an even BIGGER difference in someone's life.

Rapid Rec!

 To say that the construction of the Recreational Activity Center is "on a roll"- would be an understatement! These pictures are the latest update (June 8th) on our new facility's progress!!

Sip Smart :)

As the weather continues to heat up, it is important to stay hydrated, BUT even more important to be smart about what you're sippin' on! Shape Magazine goes over the Worst Drinks For Your Body in this recent article.

Bloggin' about Hoggin' !

 This past Saturday, May 21st, Residential Services Inc. participated in it's first Hillsborough Hog Day!!!


The Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce website explains, "While barbecue is the basis of the festival, fun for the whole family is the focus. A variety of activities are held each year as part of Hog Day: fun contests, including Hog Hollering, and Guess the Weight of the Pig contests; the area’s largest antique car show, an arts & crafts area with more than 100 vendors; and a children’s area featuring activities and rides. Hillsborough Hog Day also offers regionally and nationally known musicians, live on stage throughout the kickoff party on Friday night and all day on Saturday."

Considering we were first time hogger's, I must say we did pretty good! We were able to make some new friends,receive donations, and get sun burnt! All in between working our RSI table and sampling the endless possibilities of food (everything in moderation).

In efforts to continue to raise money for the Recreational Activity Center, Life Options has generously donated a Chest of Treasures to be raffled off!(see picture to left: gift basket).

This Chest of Treasures includes the unique work of LO employees in greeting cards and boutique style jewelry (which is made entirely from recycled products). With the treasures valued at a total of $150.00, this is a FANTASTIC deal because we are selling raffle tickets for ONLY $5!! ($5 each or you can purchase 5 for $20!)

Luckily, there is still time for you to get your tickets! The raffle will be held on June 3rd. So treat yourself or a loved one to a one-of-a-kind gift basket and help support individuals with developmental disabilities. Come get your tickets today!!

Contact us at 919-942-7391 x. 200 or visit us at 111 Providence Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

Progress continues!

 Getting closer....stay tuned for updates!

Residents run to support their cause!

On Saturday May 14th, Residential Services Inc. had 47 resident's and staff participate in Carrboro High School's Run-a-thon to benefit the Orange County Special Olympics!!!!

The RSI resident/staff team ran/walked/wheeled a total of 419 laps!!

There was a generous donation of $419.00 made by a family member of a participant, to the Orange County Special Olympics in honor of RSI's hard work on the track!

Congratulations to our resident and staff run-a-thoner's, fantastic work!!!!

They grow up so fast....

 ..........this is true.


 However, no complaints here!!! We are more than excited to see how quickly our recreational activity center is taking shape!

Here is the latest progress (as of May 11, 2011). Stay tuned for future updates!

Walk it out.....

Fitness Magazine enlightens us on a week-long walking plan that's designed to burn 1,300 calories and firm trouble zones that an average walk ignores! Find out how to lose weight walking!!

Great tips to take with you on your next stroll!

In a hurry? No worries!

Eat healthy...fast! Real Simple magazine breaks down HEALTHY choices we can make when in need of food- fast!

Rec center in motion!

Progress continues for RSI's Recreational Activity center!

What's in your fridge?

Our favorite Smart Snacker gives us the  411 on Super Foods!! . Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist- Lindsay, explains which simple everyday food choices can make a big difference in our lives!

Poundin' Away!!!

RSI residents and staff are diligently shedding pounds so they can donate some pounds! :)

Right now, Christopher Road group home and Hamilton Road group home are neck-in-neck!! Christopher Road has lost a total of 12 pounds so far, and Hamilton Road has lost 11 pounds!!

We also have staff who are in close competition! Congratulations to Theresa who has lost a total of 12 pounds, and Aimee who has lost 7! Great job!!



Remember to send pound for pound updates to Mandi at mmiller@rsi-nc.org, or Jena at jshaver@rsi-nc.org. Keep up the good work!!! Go Team RSI!

Raisin' the roof !

Don't worry.....we AREN'T talking about our new dance moves!!!




 I rode out to the site for our new Recreational Activity Center yesterday to check out the progress, and .......here it is!

I assured the young gentlemen who were hard at work that the storm clouds rolling in were nothing to worry about, since now they had a roof over their heads. ;-)