the finish line - Arizona Senior Olympics

T HE F INISH L INE
Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness
ASO Secures Dr. Art Mollen
as Spokesperson
W
ell-known
physician
and
television
personality
Dr.
Art Mollen has agreed to serve as
spokesperson for the Arizona Lifelong
Fitness Foundation and Arizona Senior
Olympics.
Dr. Mollen is not new to ASO, having
served on the board as chairman. “Dr.
Art” was active in the early years of
Arizona Senior Olympics and helped
to grow the event through his high
visibility in the community.
A graduate of Temple University
in 1966, Dr. Mollen went on to the
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine and completed his internship
at Phoenix General Hospital. He is
certified as a Family Practice Physician,
and in Osteopathic Manipulative
Treatment.
Dr. Mollen served as a Captain in the
United States Air Force and was Chief
of Allergy and Immunization Services
at Luke Air Force Base.
Although well-known for the advice
on healthy living he gives on television,
Dr. Mollen has become renowned
for heading up the largest mass
immunization clinics in the United
States. His concern for promoting
good health is exemplified in his own
running career, which led him to the
founding of the Phoenix Marathon
and the Phoenix 10K. His book, The
Mollen Method, outlines his belief that
we are all responsible for our own
good health, and should make good
nutrition and exercise part of our daily
lives. His other books include Run for
Your Life, Dr. Mollen’s Anti-Aging Diet and
Healthonomics.
Although he has conducted
numerous clinical trials as the primary
investigator, Dr. Mollen is still a working
physician, seeing patients daily at The
Mollen Clinic, which he established in
1983.
Dr. Mollen has served as the
Chairman of the U.S. Olympic
Committee Arizona Chapter and is
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uniquely suited to represent Arizona
Senior Olympics. “We are extremely
proud to have this distinguished
and caring physician as the official
spokesperson for Arizona Senior
Olympics,” said Irene Stillwell, ASO
Executive Director. “We look forward
to reaching more seniors than ever
through the influence of Dr. Mollen.”
Prescott Offers Volleyball
Tournaments in August
N
ow’s the time of year to be in
Prescott. It’s one of Arizona’s
favorite towns and a great place to cool
off in the hot summer months.
Volleyball tournaments for seniors
will be offered in Prescott again this
year.
August 11
Men’s: Prescott High School
Women: Yavapai College
August 12
Coed: Prescott High School
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Gyms will open at 7:30 a.m. Play will
begin at 8:30 a.m.
As in past years, all teams will be
given a light breakfast, substantial
lunch and drinks/snacks throughout
the day. The tournaments are always
well attended, and teams are urged to
register now.
Call or email
Patty Enders (928) 443-5821
paenders@aol.com
George Hedge (928) 445-3327
ghedge@cableone.net
Florina Douglas (928) 636-5489
flogodouglas@msn.com
For information about other sports
and how you can be part of the
Prescott Senior Olympics, call Don
The Finish Line Newsletter
is produced by Arizona Senior
Olympics, founded by:
in partnership with the cities of
Chandler,
Glendale,
Mesa,
Peoria,
Scottsdale,
Tempe
and the communities of
Sun City,
Sun City West,
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and
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Arizona Senior Olympics
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Phoenix, AZ 85067-3278
602-274-7742
web site: www.seniorgames.org
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Get Active, Get Healthy
: : by Ellie Kallal
R
egular exercise is important to
the physical and mental health of
everyone, and it becomes increasingly
essential as we age. Physical fitness not
only produces long-term health benefits
but also boosts energy levels, improves
mood and increases confidence.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention recommends adults 65 and
older get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes
of moderate to intense aerobic activity
and muscle strengthening activities per
week. While that may seem like a lot, it
only amounts to 20 to 30 minutes each
day and even can be broken down into
10-minute sessions.
“Although many adults in the 50-plus
age bracket may think it’s too late to
be physically active, it’s important to
realize that you can benefit from even
small bouts of movement,” said Mark
Kiffer, DO, MBA, medical officer for
senior products for Humana’s west
coast region. “It can be surprisingly
easy to sneak a little bit extra activity
into our lives each day, whether we’re
walking the dog, doing yard work,
cleaning the house, or even parking
in a spot that’s a little farther from the
store.”
If you need motivation, find an
exercise buddy or join a class at
your local fitness center. An exercise
buddy not only can make activity
more fun, it can also double your
willpower.
Dr. Kiffer suggests you check with
your health-insurance provider to
see if they offer discounts or free
classes in your area. Health benefits
company Humana teams up with
Healthways
SilverSneakers®
Fitness Program to provide Humana
Medicare Advantage members with
free memberships at participating
fitness centers. This partnership
allows members to use workout
equipment, take fitness classes,
attend health educational seminars
and join fun social events.
In addition to the physical
benefits, Dr. Kiffer says exercise can
also have many psychological and
emotional benefits. “Regular physical
activity is a great way to reduce anxiety
and take your mind off of whatever
you may be nervous about — whether
it’s your health, bank account or a
strenuous relationship — because
exercise produces endorphins that help
to improve your mood and reduce
depression.”
Worried about memory loss?
Exercise also helps to keep your brain
active, which can prevent memory loss
and cognitive decline while slowing the
progression of brain disorders such as
Alzheimer’s disease. With 5.4 million
Americans living with Alzheimer’s
and nearly half of people aged 85 and
older battling the disease, it’s important
for everyone, regardless of their age, to
be proactive and participate in physical
activity.
Above all, be safe and keep well
hydrated. Be sure to have fun and
stay motivated when choosing an
activity. If you do something you enjoy,
scheduling time for exercise won’t
seem like a chore. While it’s easy to get
discouraged about aches and pains,
remember that the effort is worth the
benefits you’ll see and feel in your life.
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Congratulations to
Robert Buckley!
W
e have a winner! The picture last month was identified by Robert Buckley
of Tucson. Mr. Buckley has won a $10 gift card for his keen eye. The photo
featured the famous London Eye of London, England. Watch for a hint about
this month’s picture on our Arizona Senior Olympics page on Facebook.
re #2
Mystery Pictu
re
Mystery Pictu
#3. Where are
we?
We Need You in the Summer
E
:: by Irene Stillwell, ASO Executive Director
very once in a while someone
asks me, “What do you do all
summer?” Since the Arizona Senior
Olympic Games are in February and
March, they assume that those who
work on the Games are “off.”
Actually, with an event the size of
the Arizona Senior Olympics, there is
no “off ” time. The results have to be
collected, tabulated and sent to the
National Senior Games Association
(NSGA) if it’s a qualifying year. Then
the stats are made ready to go on our
website, where everyone can see them.
That involves 35 volunteers doing their
jobs, gathering the information and
sending it to the ASO office where it
is put into our data system. It is then
downloaded into an Excel file to be
submitted to NSGA. Then it must be
typed into a different program in order
for it to go onto the website.
Planning the event for February begins
right after the Games are over in midMarch. That’s the time for our Games
Management Team Retreat, where
every event is evaluated and discussed.
Commissioners are contacted for their
input on the schedule, the facilities, the
volunteers and how their particular
event might be improved. Thirty-five
sports facilities must be contacted and
reservations made, which means many
meetings, emails and phone calls.
Sponsors must be sought during the
summer, requiring research, dozens
of phone calls and many letters. A
proposal is created and presented. If
the corporation decides to sponsor,
there are many meetings to work out
the details.
Equipment must be evaluated for use,
and those no longer usable are marked
for replacement. Sports equipment,
medals, signs and shirts must all be
ordered and made ready.
In the midst of the planning there
are workshops and competitions slated
for the fall months, and the day-to-day
operations of the organization all go
on.
All of this work during the summer
is done by dedicated volunteers who
spend hundreds of hours preparing
for the Games with the goal of making
them the best in our history.
We hope that during the summer you
will support Arizona Lifelong Fitness
Foundation (our corporate name) with
a donation to help us financially. We
are a 501c3, tax exempt organization
recognized by the IRS, and we can’t
keep on with this work we love without
your support. You are an important
part of our team, and we’re counting
on you.
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Prescott Women’s Senior
Softball Invitational
q Yes, I would like to be a friend of Arizona Senior Olympics
Sat., Aug. 18 – Sun., Aug. 19,
2012
Team Entry: $325 (roster of 15;
$20 for each additional player)
Contact Michelle Stacy at Prescott
Parks and Recreation (928) 777-1552
michelle.stacy@prescott-az.gov
Age breakdown:
40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
DEADLINE IS AUGUST 4, 2012
Send your tax-deductible contribution by check, money order, credit
card or go online to www.seniorgames.org.
Amount Enclosed $
I am paying by q Check/Money Order qVisa qMastercard qDiscover
qAmerican Express. You will be charged by Senior Games Payment Services if
paying by credit card. If paying by check, please make it out to the Arizona Lifelong
Fitness Foundation.
Credit Card. #:
Expiration Date:
3 digit code on back of card:
Name as it appears on your credit card:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Signature:
Mail to:
Arizona Lifelong Fitness Association
P.O. Box 33278
Phoenix, AZ 85067-3278
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