Upcoming Events
Better Bones Coffee Meet-Up: The Nutrition Recipe for Strong, Healthy Bones
Strong bones require more than exercise—they also depend on proper nutrition. Join us for a free educational coffee meet-up featuring registered dietitian Gretchen Kauth, who will share practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies to help you build and maintain healthy bones throughout life.
During this interactive presentation, Gretchen will explain the key nutrients that support bone health, discuss common nutrition gaps, and provide realistic tips you can begin using immediately to optimize your diet. Whether you've been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, have a family history of bone loss, or simply want to stay active and independent as you age, you'll leave with actionable information you can put into practice.
What You'll Learn
The nutrients that play the biggest role in building and maintaining healthy bones.
Why calcium and vitamin D are only part of the equation.
Practical ways to improve your diet without making drastic changes.
Nutrition habits that complement exercise for lifelong bone health.
Simple strategies to support stronger bones and reduce fracture risk.
Meet Our Guest Speaker
Gretchen Kauth, RD, MEd is a Registered Dietitian with more than 30 years of experience in clinical nutrition, counseling, education, and program planning. She is passionate about translating evidence-based nutrition research into practical, everyday habits that help people improve their health.
Gretchen earned her Master of Education in Exercise Science from Bowling Green State University and her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Dietetics from the University of Minnesota.
Event Details
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 12:00–12:45 PM
Location: Pure Movement (2050 W. Centre Ave. in Portage, MI)
Who Should Attend?
This presentation is perfect for:
Adults looking to maintain or improve their bone health.
Individuals with osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Anyone interested in learning how nutrition supports stronger bones.
Current Building Better Bones members, friends, and family.
Enjoy a cup of coffee, connect with others in the community, and discover how small nutrition changes can have a lasting impact on your bone health.
Better Bones Coffee Meet-Up - The Fall Prevention Formula: Building Power, Balance & Stability
When: Tuesday, June 30th at 10:00-10:45AM
Where: Pure Movement
Cost: Free to Attend
Most fractures related to osteoporosis don't happen because bones suddenly become weak—they happen because of a fall.
Join us for our next Better Bones Coffee Meet-Up as we explore one of the most important topics in bone health: fall prevention.
During this interactive workshop, you'll learn how three often-overlooked physical qualities—power, balance, and stability—play a critical role in helping you stay upright, active, and independent as you age.
We'll discuss:
Why falls are the leading cause of osteoporotic fractures
The difference between strength, power, balance, and stability
What the research says about reducing fall risk
Practical strategies to improve confidence and movement in everyday life
This session will also include a light learn-by-doing component, giving you the opportunity to safely experience and practice a few simple drills that can help improve balance, reaction time, and body control.
Whether you have osteoporosis, osteopenia, or simply want to stay active and independent for years to come, this workshop will provide practical information you can start applying right away.
Coffee and casual conversation included.
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Better Bones Coffee Meet-Up: What Actually Improves Bone Density
Serve yourself a cup of coffee and join us for the first Better Bones Coffee Meet-Up—a free educational workshop series focused on helping adults/seniors stay strong, active, and independent through better movement, bone health, and healthy aging.
This month we're discussing a question many people ask after being diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis:
What actually improves bone density?
There is a lot of confusing information surrounding bone health and exercise. Many people are told to simply walk more or avoid certain movements altogether, but what does the research actually say? During this workshop, we'll simplify the science and discuss practical exercise strategies that can help support stronger bones, improve confidence, and promote long-term health.
During this workshop, we'll cover:
Common myths surrounding osteoporosis, exercise, and bone density
Why walking and light exercise alone may not be enough
What "loading" means and how bones respond to exercise
Demonstrations of movements and exercises that help stimulate bone
Whether you've been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, have concerns about bone health, or simply want to learn how to stay strong as you age, this workshop is designed for you.
No workout clothes are required and no exercise experience is necessary. Just bring your questions, enjoy a cup of coffee, and leave with practical information you can begin using right away.
Space is limited and registration is required. Reserve your spot today.
Next month's Better Bones Coffee Meet-Up topic coming soon.