Aug 2008 Newsletter - Sonora Sports and Fitness Center

Sonora Sports & Fitness Center
NEWSLETTER
13760 Mono Way ▪ Sonora, CA 95370 ▪ Ph: (209) 532-1202
email: ssf@mlode.com ▪ www.sonorasportsandfitness.com
THIS EDITION
We have completed our change
out of the coolers in the adult
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center next on the
• Think Tank
list: the locker
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rooms. Ladies I
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recognize this is long
• Guess Who Questions
overdue. I genuinely
• Pickle-Ball
• Signature Salon’s New Stylist
appreciate the patience you have
• Kettlebells with Kathy
extended. Additionally, I want to say I
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appreciate those of you that kept me
• Fun & Fit
informed of the situation. The problem has
• Masters 101
been identified and the solution should be
• Mini Masters 101
• B.A.R.
in place soon.
• Awesome Achievers
My job has evolved since moving here in 1990. I had a vision
of
creating an environment which promotes good health
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practices. For the most part I think I have succeeded. The success
• What’s Your Workout?
was a team accomplishment. In the beginning I wore every hat.
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Some would have said I was a control freak. I still have strong
opinions about how I see “our” vision
carried out. The goal has not changed: Treat people the way you
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wish to be treated. If you don’t know the answer: find it. If there
One in three people over
is a problem: find a solution. I am fortunate to have so many
the age of 70 will fall each year
good people on my team. They are responsible for a great deal of
and often with dire results. In
what we are today.
2005, close to 16,000 Americans
It has been tougher recently; however I still love the
65 and older died from falls.
challenge: it is a hate/love relationship. The challenge of survival
Another 1.8 million fell and were
is stressful, however, it is what makes things ultimately better for
injured seriously enough to land
all. I have said this a number of times: WE HAVE ROOM FOR
in the emergency room. Falling
IMPROVEMENT! Everyday we genuinely strive to be better than
and getting hurt is one of the
the previous day. This may not always appear to be the case. I
leading causes of seniors losing
assure you we recognize how our bread is buttered. If you ever
their independence.
have concerns, complaints, and ideas or just want to talk please
What can you do to make
sure you stay upright? Does your don’t hesitate to approach me whether I am at work, the grocery
store, or wherever. I may not like what I hear but I know I can
diet make a difference? Read on
learn from it. Thanks for choosing us to practice good health
for a few tips on walking tall
habits.
without a fall.
Sincerely,
Improve your balance: As
Tim
we age we lose motor neurons
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Is it Tennis? Is it Ping Pong?
GUESS WHO!
It’s PICKLE-BALL!
Can you guess which employee this is? Look for this each
month and play the game to learn more little-known tidbits
about the people you see working at Sonora Sports & Fitness.
Born in Sonora, CA, here is what our mystery guest said
this month:
V Do you have any pets? One dog named Romy.
V What is your favorite food? Pizza!
V If you were an animal what would you be? A wild mustang
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because they run free and cover a lot of ground.
What are your hobbies? Swimming, running and having fun
with my family!
What is your mantra, motto, or favorite quote? A fit woman is a
strong woman.
Who has had the most influence in your life? My parents.
What do you do on Sundays? Spend the day with my family and
have big family dinners.
What is your favorite “treat yourself indulgence”? A new pair of
running shoes.
What is your favorite day of the week? Friday.
If you were a cartoon character who would you be? Speed Racer
because he speeds around and never gets tired!.
What do you value the most? My husband and my children.
What is your favorite day of the year? 4th of July!
If you were allowed to have a “super power” what would you
want? Keep my kids young.
Pickle-ball is a fun and exciting game great for all ages
and fitness levels. Played with oversized paddles and a whiffle
ball on a court the same dimensions as badminton (smaller than
a tennis court) this game is slower and easier than tennis. Yet,
it still has the excitement with lobbing, fast volley exchanges,
and passing shots from the baseline.
Robert Phillis is leading the charge to bring this game
to Sonora. He has already made headway and has a tennis
court lined for Pickle-ball in Twain Harte. Check out the bulletin board in the Adult Center for a newspaper article on Pickleball and Robert’s passion for the game. Before we can add this
game to our varied options at Sonora Sports & fitness we need
to know there is a group of interested people. Please contact
Tim Gallagher if you think you’d be interested in playing.
Please leave a note for Tim at the desk in either building with
your name and a note saying you would like to play Pickle-ball.
If enough people want to play we will make it happen.
Think you know who this might be? Take a guess, then check
your answers on the back of the newsletter.
Welcomes stylist
Paula Kimbark
With over 20 years experience
Paula is an exciting addition to the
salon! And for the month of
August only, she is offering
an amazing deal for members!
Members get 1/2 off color and cuts
for the month of August!
Call 209.532.1202 to set up an
appointment with Paula today!
This workout is for everyBODY!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 pm—7:00 pm
August 12th to September 18th
Cost: $125
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which results in poorer balance. However, this decline is reversible! Doing something as simple as standing on
one leg can bring motor neurons back! Participating in a tai‐chi or yoga class will improve your balance and stability
as well. Set up an appointment with a personal trainer and get a balance centric workout! Build your strength. Muscle
strength declines as we age—around 10% per decade for women starting in their 40s and men starting in their 60s. A recent
study found that the men ages 50 to 85 who had lost the most muscle were also the most likely to fall. Weight bearing exercise
can undo that loss. Two months of resistance training can reverse two decades of typical muscle loss! Focus especially on your
leg muscles. Eat your protein! Seniors should eat in grams about half their weight in pounds. If you weigh 150 pounds, you
should be eating around 75 grams of protein per day. Protein will help keep your muscle mass up. Soak up the sun! Make
sure you get your vitamin D. Five studies have shown that supplementing people in their 70s and 80s with 800 to 1000 IU a day
of vitamin D lowers the risk of falling by 20%. Monitor your meds. Are your medications causing dizziness or
sleepiness? Both these side‐effects increase the chances of tripping and falling. Check with your doctor and
pharmacists to make sure your drugs aren’t interacting in a harmful way. Look at your vision. Make sure you have
your vision checked once a year. Not seeing an object or a curb is a surefire way to increase your chances of tripping.
Source: Nutrition Action July/August 2008
Ages 3 to 5 years
Only $15!
Session III: Aug 5th—Aug 14th
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30am to 10:00am
Doug Duffield, Matt Frediani, and Tim
Trujillo completed a Half Ironman Triathlon called Vine
Man 70.3 on June 20th. They competed with 2100
other racers and all 3 had fantastic races. In
particular there were some notably fast swims in this
group. Mike Callahan (wasn’t able to finish due to a
bike problem), Matt, and Tim finished 8th, 11th and 5th
in their age group for the swim portion. Even
finishing a half-ironman is an accomplishment in
itself but this group finished with great times!
Congratulations guys!
Karen and Howard Painter, and Jason Land
participated in the June Lake Triathlon on July 12th.
It was Jason’s first triathlon and he came in at an
incredible 2:54:37. Karen and Howard had fantastic
races too at 3:27:33 & 2:55:21 respectively. Great
work triathletes!
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Monday—Tuesday—Thursday
August 4th—August 28th
Are you having trouble staying motivated to workout in
this hot weather? What better way to stay cool than to
exercise in the pool!! Don’t be intimidated by the name
of the group, “Masters”, if you can swim one length of
the pool you can certainly swim with the Masters. If
some of you feel like you might need to brush up on a
few things before starting, try one of our
Masters 101 classes!
We know you will love swimming with the Masters swim
group. It’s fun, social, and will motivate you just as
much as you want or need. Masters 101 eases you into
the Masters swim program, arming you with all the
information you’ll need to succeed.
(Class includes two weeks free in the Masters program.)
Cost: $60 Members/$80 Non-Members
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3:30 pm—4:00 pm
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
August 5th - August 21st
During the Guppies Class
You asked for it! Due to special request we are now
offering a Mini Masters 101 during the kids’ Guppies
class. While suggested by parents
this class is open to anyone.
Improve your swimming while your children improve
theirs. If you would like to try the Masters 101 but the
time or duration doesn’t work for you, this Mini Masters
101 is the class for you! You’ll learn the 4 basic strokes,
and get some basic conditioning in a low-key,
stress-free environment.
Cost: $40
Sign up in the Athletic Center
for either class!
What’s YOUR Workout?
When you think of yoga do you have a mental image of people bending their body into impossible
positions that you could never achieve? Or do you think yoga couldn’t possibly be a “real workout” since it’s
mostly just stretching, breathing and meditating? You are not alone. Long time member Mike Miller had
similar thoughts up until a year ago when he stepped into his first yoga class.
Mike has been a member of Sonora Sports & Fitness for 16 years. He is 52 years old and has spent all of
his life as a long‐distance runner. Mike has been running long distance for over 35 years! He has been a teacher
for 21 years and a Cross Country Coach for 20 years. Mike is primarily a marathon and ultra marathon runner,
meaning his events range from 30 to 100 miles of running! He tries to run 2 to 3 marathons and 2 to 3 ultra
marathons each year. Obviously he is constantly training. With all this experience it would seem there is nothing more that Mike could know
about running. Although knowing what to do and doing it are often two different things; he does admit stretching before and after runs was
never a priority. Luckily, he has been injury free for most of his running life. However, during the winter/spring of 2007 he was nagged by a
recurring hamstring injury that was affecting his training, racing, and times. He also felt his already limited flexibility was diminishing. Maybe it
was time to admit that age and lack of stretching might be catching up with him. After doing the prescribed physical therapy and healing his
injury (thanks to BONES) he felt he needed another routine.
A friend suggested yoga saying it was an excellent way to maintain flexibility, increase strength and relax. Mike was skeptical because
like many of us, his image of yoga was people bent into impossible shapes and meditating. However, he figured he would give it a shot. The
first class he took with Hope was “an eye (and body) opener”. Mike said, “Heck, I didn’t even know I had hips until we did certain moves.” He
also said the class pushed his limits, which as a constantly training athlete, this was what he was used to. That first class he not only felt pushed
physically, he also left feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated. He said that even though he was a novice he felt very welcomed and
described Hope's class as a “safe and non‐judgmental place”. Hope took the time to patiently explain all the positions. Particularly enjoyable
for Mike was the fact that it was a “no‐brainer”; as a participant he said he didn’t have to think about what to do next. Hope does all the thinking
leaving the participants free to concentrate on the muscle groups. After that first time, Mike pledged to stick with it twice a week for a year.
This month marks one year later, and while he can’t quite touch his toes his whole body is stronger and more limber. He has not had any
injuries this year and is less stressed—even his blood pressure dropped and he is stronger than ever! Mike says, “I would definitely recommend
[Yoga] to anyone but especially to competitive athletes. Many of us believe that if it doesn’t make you breathe hard… and leave you exhausted
that it isn’t worth the time. I think that yoga has given me time meaning that by slowing down twice a week and doing something to
rejuvenate and heal my body and mind I can continue to run at the
YOGA CLASSES OFFERED
pace and distance I enjoy for many more years.”
Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:00 am and 5:30pm and Fridays at 10:00am
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Word Find Double Puzzle
This month find 13 phrases related to falling down and preventing it.! Draw a
line through those words, or cross out the letters. The left over letters can be
placed on the lines below to fill in the quote.
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If you guessed Heather Boone you were
correct! Heather has been at Sonora
Sports & Fitness for 16 years! Many of
you may know Heather from her job as
the Child Care Manager. She’s watched
many of your children grow up over the
years. Heather has recently transitioned
to work in the membership office. She
also does our Fun & Fit classes for 3 to 5
year olds. She loves working here because of the
members and her co-workers.
If you couldn’t tell by the answers to our questions
Heather is passionate about her family and about fitness.
She loves to run and swim. When not at the fitness center
working or working out Heather is probably spending time
with her husband and two adorable girls Kendall (6) and
Ella (3). Make sure you say hello to Heather next time you
see her at the desk, in the pool or pounding out the miles
on the treadmill. All of her fellow employees here at the
fitness center certainly feel lucky to get to work and
workout with an upbeat, hardworking, happy person. No
matter what department Heather is in she makes a
positive impact. Thanks for your dedication Heather!
Tune in next month and see if you can
GUESS WHO?
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide an educational, nurturing, safe, and healthy environment for our members.