With 2012 right around the corner, many people are starting to make their New Year's Resolutions. While many of the resolutions will involve things like quitting smoking, losing weight and being healthier, one resolution that is very important is learning how to better manage stress. When you learn to manage stress, you can actually help yourself to sleep... [Read more...]

November is already here and we are just a few weeks away from Thanksgiving.  Did you know that the average Thanksgiving meal has 3000 calories and 229 grams of fat?  And that's just the average.  For those of us used to some good Southern cooking with plenty of butter and gravy, you can bet our typical Thanksgiving feast has a much higher quantity of... [Read more...]

There's no doubt that the changing of the seasons brings on some lovely sensations. The smells of pumpkin, apples, cinnamon brooms and other spices fill your nose. The sounds of rustling leaves along with the sights of bright gold, orange and fiery crimson leaves delights your senses. There is one thing about the fall that is not so great and that's flu... [Read more...]

If you're looking for a fun afternoon outing to go on with the girls, mark your calendar for the Pink Tie Event at The Avenue Carriage Crossing on October 1st at 2 p.m. The event will take pace in the courtyard of The Avenue just outside of Charming Charlie and the Courtyard Marriott. In honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the... [Read more...]

If you're looking to get out, get some great exercise and benefit the community and local charities at the same time, then look no further than the Tour De Collierville! This bicycle race will take place on September 3, and will have four distances, 28, 37, and 72 mile rides along with a Family Fun Ride of 5 miles.  The first three races will begin at 7:30 a.m.... [Read more...]

Here at Madison at Schilling, we just love how long Summer is, and we hope you agree. You get to enjoy the sun-filled outdoors (especially your community pool), cool off with an ice cream cone, and you can't forget about those daytime naps. Another great thing about Summer is all the wonderful events! Have your heard about YMCA Member Appreciation Week? This... [Read more...]

Thank goodness for the rainy week ahead. Otherwise, the 100 degree weather here in Collierville will have taken us all down! It's a great reminder that you've got to stay excessively hydrated in the long summer days as well as provide yourself with an adequate amount of protection from the sun. If it's this hard to keep ourselves cool from the smoldering... [Read more...]

As much as the summer is about relaxing, getting out and getting active is just as important--especially if it's for a good cause! This year marks the 3 annual event of the Avenue of Hope 5k. The race benefits the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. Residents at Madison Schillings have been doing daily runs and circuits around the community to... [Read more...]

The end of summer is almost upon us...Will your kids say it was a fun and constructive one? It's all fun and games when you can sleep in late, go to the pool all day or even visit tons of friends, but a summer isn't really fulfilling until you've done something new or picked up a hobby--and it's not too late to turn that all around. (You definitely want... [Read more...]

Tennis is touted as the “sport of a lifetime.” Folks of all ages enjoy the physical and mental benefits of this fitness rich sport. I have often wished I learned it when I was younger. Like me, maybe you wish you had too. Well, it’s never too late! “Just be careful not to overdo it by moving too quickly. Overuse injuries -like tennis elbow, for... [Read more...]

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