Get Involved

Promoting a healthy lifestyle is up to every one of us. By joining others, you and your family not only improve your own health, you also provide a blueprint to health for others to follow.

Join a League

Sports leagues are abundant in St. Joseph. Kids enjoy soccer, softball, baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, bowling and more. Adult leagues include softball and baseball, volleyball, basketball, bowling, darts and more.

Join a Class

Dance and gymnastics classes are popular for children, but adults can also find many classes to exercise their minds and bodies. Check out area fitness facilities and Missouri Western University's Western Institute for a variety of options. St. Joseph also has clubs dedicated to cycling, shooting and other sports/skills that plan regular events in the region.

Support a Cause

Most weekends in the spring and fall are ripe with opportunities to join a run or walk. Our Calendar of Events has postings of many of these runs, and most welcome runners and walkers of all levels of competition. In many cases, proceeds from the entry fee go to a stated charity or foundation.

Breathe Clean Air

Cigarettes and smokeless tobacco kill hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. The nicotine and other poisonous chemicals in tobacco cause lots of diseases, like heart problems and some kinds of cancer. It is also recognized that second hand smoke puts the health of others at risk. This is one of the reasons why today, more than 60% of the United States population is protected under smokefree laws. Join others in our community to support smoke-free facilities and events, like youth baseball or non-smoking sessions at a bowling alley. Let owners and organizers know you appreciate their concern for your health.