January 2016 Algoma Community Wellness Center What s Happening

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1 What s Happening Important Notes: We will be closed January 1 st all day. In the event of a school cancelation based on winter weather, the center will be closed. Thoughtful Tuesdays Free* Tuesdays a.m. / Multi-purpose Room Join us Tuesday mornings to take part in a different activity each week to engage your brain: New Member Orientations Free* Mondays (Jan. 18, 25) 8:00-9:00 am Thursdays (Jan. 21, 28) / 5:30-6:30 pm Instructor: Blair Wautlet, Certified Personal Trainer New to the center? Want some more direction? Sign up for a 30-minute small group orientation where we will guide you through the importance and benefits of cardio training, strength machines, and functional exercises, (i.e., squats, lunges, core work and flexibility). The functional training overview uses body weight exercises including the purpose of the exercise, proper form and the great benefits. Pain & Injury Consultations Free* Wednesdays (Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27) / 2-3 p.m. Consultant: Kim Yaeger, Athletic Trainer Not moving as freely as you want because of achy knees, painful hips, a sore back and/or other joint pains? Sign up for a 30-minute consultation to evaluate your discomfort, answer your questions and get treatment options based on your current issues. Still Accepting Members of SilverSneakers, Prime & the Fitness Reimbursement Program Did you know that your insurance company may pay for your Wellness Center membership? Stop in at the check-in desk or call your insurance company to find out if you are eligible. Tues., January 5 Member Holiday Party Celebrate the holiday season with your wellness center family! Come for healthy snacks and beverages, and play a game of Holiday BINGO. Be the first to mark a complete row or special holiday pattern and win a prize! Tues., January 12 Trivia (member favorite) Play a game with questions and answers that challenge your mind. Play in teams, earn points and get a prize! Tues., January 19 Trash Solitaire and Blackjack can get boring after a while. Come learn how to play a new game called Trash (also known as Garbage), in which the object of the game is to complete a set of 10 cards. Tues., January 26 Power of 9 Principles Learn the Power of Nine principles as they relate to the brain, body health and overall well-being. Come prepared to learn but also have some fun by participating in the Power of Nine $9,000 Pyramid Game. You are guaranteed to leave a WINNER. Instructor: Kim Jacquart Franzen, Dementia Care Specialist with the ADRC of Kewanee County Let s Move Mondays Free* Monday 9-10 a.m. / Multi-purpose Room No class January 18 th Burn calories, stay fit, and learn real-life dance moves all while having a blast. Step to the beat with a digital instructor through music spanning the 80's, 90's, Disco, Rock and more. *FREE = free to ACWC members

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5 Stay Connected Snow Shoveling: Be Careful! If you re a heart patient of even if you suffer from mild hypertension, be careful. Every year people die shoveling snow. Snow shoveling is a very difficult exercise, even for a physically fit person. If you re out of shape, or our heart isn t completely healthy, it can be like climbing a mountain. Your body must push, lift, turn and throw. If you shovel at the rate of ten throws per minute, you re expending as much energy as if you were playing a match of singles tennis. For a young person in good shape, that s no problem. Otherwise, your heart may choke for oxygen. The gap between oxygen you heart needs and what it gets is called, myocardial ischemia which can cause angina. If the ischemia is severe enough, it can trigger a heart attack. With all of these dangers, what should you do? First, if you have heart disease even of a mild sort consult with your doctor before you undertake any snow shoveling. Get this okay. If the doctor tells you not to shovel snow, by all means avoid the task: Get another family member, or hire some local school children to do the work. To find out more information: Contact your health care provider or visit EXERCISE & THE HEART Article Submitted by Algoma Community Wellness Center Member: Mike Romdenne If you must shovel snow the old-fashioned way, make sure you: Pace yourself. Start out gradually to avoid sudden strain and exertion. Take frequent breaks, especially if you become tired. Don t try to take too much snow in each shovelful; lift reasonable amounts. Use your legs, as well as your arms, in lifting the snow. Make sure you don t eat heavily, smoke, or drink alcohol before or just after you shovel snow. Try not to work when it s windy. The wind-chill factor may be much lower than your thermometer indicates. Dress warmly in several light layers, instead of just one heavy layer. This will let you take off or put on clothing as your body temperature changes. Be careful not to become overheated that also puts a strain on your cardiovascular system. And wear a hat. Wear a cold weather mask or scarf to warm the cold air a little before you breathe it into your lungs.

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