Posture and its links to health

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1 Meeting Thursdays for 12.50pm at North Leagues Club, Abbot St Cammeray. ISSUE NO 3909 Thursday 13th April 2017 From our President.Jeremy Brennan Posture and its links to health Over the years, I ve researched the Alexander Technique, the Gokhale Method, the Feldenkrais Method, yoga, palates, Tai Chi and swimming among other practises to help overcome the injuries that I have imposed upon myself through years of competitive AFL, long distance running and a number of other sports. This week at Rotary we are very lucky to have someone that can cut through all the hype and let us know what work and what doesn t when it comes to posture and its relations to our health. Dr Adrienne Leahy will join us on Thursday to share her knowledge and experience. I hope you can join us. See you on Thursday. President Jeremy

2 Last Weeks Meeting Alaster Long spoke to us last week on his charity Tour de Cure. Many would know Alaster as the son of long time member and Past President Gary Long, but few would know that both of Alaster s parents died of cancer, his mother when he was 12 and Gary sadly last year. The Tour de Cure, a cycling challenge, this year starting at Mount Hotham in Victoria and finishing in Hobart, wends its way through the back roads, stopping at local villages and towns, spreading the word on the need for more research into the cancer scourge. Each year the tour takes a different route and this year there were 88 starters (87 finishers) and $1.865m were raised. Each rider contributes $12,000 and each volunteer in the support team pays $6,000 for the privilege, earning funds in their own way. Up to date 4500 riders have taken part in the event and about $30m has been raised. Amongst the participants have been Eric Bana, the actor and Jens Voigt, a well known Tour de France competitor. The local tour takes huge organisation, with support trucks supplying food, clothing, medical support and mechanical assistance along the way. Alaster asked whether the Club would be able to support next years Tour, to which Acting President Dennis Booth replied encouragingly. Another excellent example of the way that the local population can be made aware of, and to assist in helping others. Well done Alaster. Right Guest Speaker Alaster Long Page 2

3 Introducing our speaker for Thursday, 13 th April, 2017 Dr Adrienne Leahy who originally hails from Perth (Western Australia) moved to Sydney over 5 years ago to complete her Master s Degree in Chiropractic in Since then she s been a passionate advocate for good posture and its impact on health. Adrienne has been invited by companies across lower north shore such as Vodafone and Coca Cola to educate the office population on their postural health. Not only that, she has a Chiropractic clinic in Crows Nest where she practices and helps her patients look better, move better and feel better. Her talk will cover arthritis, poor health/ balance and how having better posture can help to keep you a healthier happier individual. Page 3

4 Calendar 13th April Dr Adrienne Leahy Improving Posture to improve health 20th April Alana Huang & Harriet Easterbrook 27th April TBA 4th May Club Activities Update 28 May Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal; 2017 For Past Events Click Front Desk & Room Set Up Attendance Required from 12:00pm April 13 April 20 April 27 Peter Lulic and Tony d Arbon Ken Pratt and Tammy Chu Philip Brook and John Taylor

5 Humour by Geoff Prichard A blonde was shopping at Target & came across a shiny silver thermos. She was quite fascinated by it, so she picked it up & took it to the clerk to ask what it was. The clerk said, 'That's a thermos...it keeps hot things hot, and cold things cold.' 'Wow, said the blonde, 'that's amazing...i'm going to buy it!' So she bought the thermos & took it to work the next day. Her boss saw it on her desk. 'What's that,' he asked? 'Why, that's a thermos... It keeps hot things hot & cold things cold,' she replied.. Her boss inquired, 'What do you have in it?' The blonde replied... 'Two paddle pops & some coffee.' *************** Page 5

6 Rotary Club of North Sydney Supporters We are grateful to: High altitude food served With great attitude 41 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW Phone Page 6

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8 Birthdays Anniversaries 14th April Tony d Arbon 21st April Geoff Pritchard 28th April Philip Brook 6th April Denis & Jan Booth 6th April Jiji Lee & Darjee Khangsar 27 th April Wilfred and Lilly Chee Rotary Attendance 6th April 2017 Visitors & Guests: Alaster Long Apologies Jeremy Brennan Jiji Lee Lily Lee Jeff McDougall Geoff Pritchard Kevin Thomas Leave of Absence: George Bauer Page 8