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The Oakmont News / October 15, 2014
Gentle Yoga
nTeresa Woodrum
WHAT: Free Fitness Classes WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9–10 a.m. WHERE: Berger Center (Oct. 17 at the East Rec.)
MONDAYS, 9–10 am Beerger Center YMCA HEALTHY LIVING
Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. JoRene Woodworth: “The joy of movement. I have been teaching group fitness since 1980, when I started at the YMCA. I continued in this nurturing field to gain training and experience in multiple modes of fitness. Currently, I am teaching primarily Pilates and an outdoor Boomers Bootcamp at the Recreation and Parks Finley Center. I look forward to moving our muscles to music, where we can gain and maintain strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. See you soon!”
WEDNESDAYS, 9–10 am Berger Center
Oct. 15: Zumba Fit and Fun with Lynn Seng (no mats today). Please wear supportive shoes that are not too grippy, bring water and, as always, a smile. Come see what Zumba Fit and Fun can do for you. Stretch and tone your muscles, memory and balance while we dance to Latin beats, Golden Oldies, and pop songs your teenage grandchildren listen to. Don’t worry, this is not a fast class, but we are learning how to move faster, building strength, stamina, confidence and having fun. And it all comes with plenty of instruction and encouragement. Oct. 22: MELT Introduction (20 minutes) and Zumba Gold with Anna. Class will divide. Everyone will get a chance for both sessions. MELT is an easy self-treatment technique to remove stuck stress and restore vibrant health to connective tissue throughout the body. This innovative practice
nJim Ptak
reduces pain, tension, risk of injury, signs of aging; improves mobility, alignment, sleep, digestion and hydration. Whether you are a desk jockey or an athlete, find out how MELT will help you! Oct. 29: YMCA’s Becky Green. Add a Halloween touch to your workout attire. Laughter is the best medicine!
Fridays, 9–10:15 am berger center (Oct. 17 at the east rec.)
Stretch, Body conditioning and Balance with Mary Hastings, SRJC Older Adults Program/Santa Rosa Junior College. This is a gentle class. If you have ever been in physical therapy, you will remember the movements. Exercises are done standing, sitting in a chair and on the mat. Thank you for your generous contributions to Oakmont Community Foundation, supporting the health of our community through physical education. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Bliss D.C. of Oakmont Chiropractic and John Phillips, Oakmont Fitness Trainer. They are volunteering their time to serve as safety spotters during class. Website: Please visit Oakmont Health Initiative website https://sites.google.com/site/oakmonthealthinitiative/ home to preview upcoming classes and learn more about your instructors for free fitness. Take care of yourselves dear ones. Please check with your doctor prior to beginning this or any exercise regimen. All free fitness classes are too large to accommodate those who need special supervision. If you have shoulder, back, knee problems, anything that is painful, it is advisable to join a smaller, well-supervised class first and consult a personal trainer or medical professional to learn modifications that are suitable to your condition. Participants need to use their judgment and body awareness altering each exercise to prevent injury.
Single Boomers Social Club
OAKMONT FRIGHT NIGHT
Are you ready to party and dance the evening away? Then come to the SBSC’s Halloween Party! This year’s event will be at the Berger Center on Saturday, October 25 with music provided by Charlie Baker. Costumes are optional but suggested as there will be awards for best, scariest and funniest. Sheriff Naughty will be back to officiate the judging. Come prepared to spook your friends or make them laugh. Attendees should plan on bringing either a hearty appetizer or salad to share and BYOB. Coffee, water and dessert will be provided. For a lucky $13, where else would you want to be on Oct. 25? Event details are on the reservation coupon below. We encourage you to reserve early to ensure your place at this popular event. If you do have additional questions, contact either Terry Whitten twhitten@
pacbell.net, 623-9711 or Karen Hepner karenhpnr@ aol.com, 539-4804.
nSharon Traeger
KEEP THE SPINE FLEXIBLE
Yoga exercises parts of the body that may not be exercised in any other programs. One is spinal flexibility. It is said, “The body is as young as the spine is flexible.” It is of utmost importance to keep the spine pliable and keep the circulation flowing easily in the spinal cord. NEW LOCATIONS: Mondays at 6594 Stonebridge (the old Oakmont Beauty Salon between McBride Realty and Fire Station); Thursdays at 6572 Oakmont Dr. (Old Curves Bldg. behind Chinese Restaurant) TIME: 12:30–1:45 p.m. FEE: $10 drop-in or $60 for 10 sessions—don’t have to be consecutive INFO: Class is co-taught by my husband Lou and me. Drop in or call 537-8661. REQUIREMENT: Must be able to get up and down off the mat unassisted
Fit & Fun nLynn Seng
What do Elton John, Bette Midler, Paul Simon, Pharrell Williams, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pitbull, Palosanto and Diana Ross have in common? Zumba Fit and Fun! Come join us to dance and balance your muscles and memory while building strength, stamina and confidence. Classes are held in the old beauty parlor on Stonebridge, behind McBride’s Realty, at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings, and 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoons. There is no charge for your first two classes. Successive classes, which do not need to be consecutive, are $10 per week or discounted at five weeks for $40 or 10 weeks for $60. And if you are ready to dance Zumba Fit and Fun twice a week, you can attend both Tuesday and Thursday classes for the price of one! Just try it. What do you have to lose?
Upcoming Member Events
November 16: Thanksgiving Feast December 14: Holiday Gift Exchange hosted by Penny Gotzmer Our membership continues to grow as word spreads about our friendly socials and upcoming events. If you are interested in becoming a member of the SBSC, contact Sandy Throne at srthrone@msn. com for a membership application. Not sure? Feel free to drop by any of our Socials, meet our members and get a sense of who we are. You won’t be disappointed! Our club’s purpose is to offer a friendly social environment and to promote fun, camaraderie and entertaining events combined with an opportunity to meet single baby boomers in a relaxed setting.
!OAKMONT FRIGHT NIGHT RESERVATION COUPON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, BERGER CENTER, 6:30–9:30 PM
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Cost is a lucky $13 per Oakmont resident and guests. Reserved seating is available as are tables of 8 to 10 (folding chairs) for groups. Specify all reservation names on coupon accompanied by full payment. Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail (preferred)___________________________________________ Or phone number ___________________ Amount enclosed $ __________ (make checks payable to Single Boomers Social Club) Reservation deadline is Monday, October 20 at 3 p.m. Drop in the Single Boomers Social Club folder in the OVA Office. Costumes optional but suggested. Please BYOB and bring a hearty appetizer or salad to share. Dessert, coffee and water provided.
Lap Swim Club
nNancy Crosby
FLIP TURN NEWS
Welcome West Pool swimmers to the Central and East during renovations! As the weather begins to change for all of us, or because you are normally a warm water swimmer, you might consider wearing a swim top/rash guard in order to swim more comfortably. Checking at Sports Authority, we found several choices ranging in price from $28–$80 to help keep you warm. REI, Big 5, or a dive shop may also carry what you need to continue your swims throughout the year. Don’t let weather be an excuse not to swim!
GOOD TO THE LAST LAP!
If you are a lap swimmer at Oakmont, join our group for pool information, updates, to express your voice on various issues, or just get to know other swimmers. We do not require you to log your laps, pay dues, or do anything but have fun swimming! Send your name and E-mail address to lapswim@ sonic.net to be added to our membership.