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Michael & Georgia Miller
Venice Branch
701 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34285
(941)-492-9622
Warren Loranger
Englewood Branch
701 Medical Blvd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941)-475-1234 |
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NUTRITION TIP #2
Trans Fats
by Heather Richmond, RD
When food companies want to extend the shelf-life of processed food they take liquid vegetable oil and hydrogenate it (pump it full of hydrogen). This makes the oil solid at room temperature and unlikely to go "bad". The resulting synthesized fat, called trans fat, is different than the natural fats found in food. |
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Guided by a desire to provide high-quality and compassionate health care, all employees and physicians at Venice Regional Medical Center constantly strive to improve the care provided for patients by making services more convenient and more comfortable. The health system is home to a full array of inpatient and outpatient services that are provided at the 312-bed hospital on the Island of Venice, the HealthPark outpatient facility, or by employees at the Clinical Laboratory located just a block from the hospital facility.
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South County Family YMCA
Presents The
6th Annual Hawaiian Luau
August 25th, 2007
7pm-11 pm
Great drinks & food by local area restaurants, a live DJ and Special Guest appearance by "The Cryin' Shames"
$50 per person
Must be 21 or older to attend
All proceeds benefit YMCA Children & Family Scholarship Program
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| ENGLEWOOD: August Wellness Updates |
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Pre-teen Fitness! Join us for this fun kid friendly cardiovascular and strength training program for pre-teens ages 11 & 12. You too can workout with Mom or Dad if you take this course and pass the two quizzes with the help of one our personal coaches.
Free BOSU Clinics! Have you ever seen that weird half ball with a base thing in the gym and wondered how in the world could you add that to your workout? Don't be intimidated- embracing the BOSU will dramatically enhance your results. We give free clinics every Saturday from 11-12. Watch a short video and demonstration followed by a trial of your own on the ball!
Girls On The Run- Coming to girls ages 8-12 this Fall! This is a 12 week program in which we build character through social, emotional and physical activities while training for a 5K run! Our Fall session starts August 27 and ends in the 5K run in November. Call Eva Scherer for more details. |
| ENGLEWOOD: Girls on The Run |
| Girls on the Run is an after school Program that uses the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Through interactive activities such as running, playing games, and discussing important issues, participants learn how to celebrate being girls. The program focuses on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health. During a 12-week program, girls are empowered with a greater self-awareness, a sense of achievement and a foundation in team building to help them become strong, contented and self-confident young women. This program will be held at the Englewood Family YMCA Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fees are $69 for members, $89 for non-members. The program culminates in a 5K race in November where friends and family are invited to cheer the girls on and celebrate their accomplishments! Please contact Eva Scherer for details: 941-475-1234 |
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VENICE BRANCH: ATTENTION MEMBERS!!!!
The correct ZUMBA class days and times through September 17th are Wed and Fri at 11:00am and Mon and Wed at 6:30pm
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VENICE: August Wellness Updates |
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· Pre-teen Fitness classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:15-7:00 pm for 4 weeks each month. Pre-teen ages 11 and 12 will have fun learning proper form and a great new fitness routine safe for that age group using the Bosu, stability balls, hand weights and more. They will also learn how to properly use the cardio machines as well as proper wellness center etiquette. Once they've completed the 4 weeks, they will take a test to show what they've learned and receive their certification to use the Wellness Center with a parent. Each new session will begin the first Monday of each month. $35.00 for members only. The next session starts August 7th.
· The Girls on the Run 12 week program starts August 27th and culminates in a 5K fun run and celebration in November. Girls on the Run uses running to help prepare girls in 3rd through 5th grade for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The program is offered after school 2 days a week for one hour sessions at Garden Elementary and the YMCA's in Venice and Englewood. Two more locations and days are yet to be determined. Call the Y at 941-492-9622, ext. 145 for updates. Cost is $69.00 for Y members and $89.00 for non-members.
· New Women's Wellness Nutrition Series Offered at Noon and 5:30 on the following Dates! August 14th-"Your Emotional Relationship to Food!" , August 21st- ""How Eating and Brain Function are Related", August 28th-"Healthy Grocery Shopping", September 11th -"Eating Organic", September 18th-"Maintaining Healthy Change" Presented By Heather Richmond, R.D. Meets in Classroom B. Sign up at the Front Desk! $5.00 drop in fee per session.
· New! Walking Challenge! Free to members. Sign up in the binder at the front desk. Keep track of miles in binder. Earn 100 mile, 500 mile and 1000 mile t-shirts! Free beginner program handout available. Start now!
· 3rd Annual Venice Triathlon September 1st. Sprint distance, swim 400, bike 10, run 5K. Registration forms at the Y or register on-line at active.com $70.00 up to race day, $80.00 on race day. This is a USAT sanctioned event. Race starts and ends at Sharky's on the Pier on Harbor Rd. 7:30 am start. Post race breakfast courtesy of Sharky's. For more information contact Deb Betterly, 941-492-9622. ext. 145
· NEW! Fitness Assessments now available! Measure your current fitness with a wellness profile, body fat assessment, cardiovascular assessment, strength test, flexibility test and abdominal strength test. Get a print out of your results and follow suggestions provided by your wellness coach. Do another assessment a few months down the road to see how you've improved! First assessment is free to members, each assessment after that is $10.00, or 3 for $25.00. |
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ATTENTION MEMBERS!!!
Beach Yoga will not be held in July & August
Please stay posted for future classes! |
| ENGLEWOOD: Family Fun Time |
| The Warren Loranger Family YMCA will present a new program beginning July 28, 2007 called "Family Fun Time." The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month the YMCA will open its doors to all of Englewood's families from 2:30-4:30pm for free. Facilities that will be available include the YMCA swimming pool, gymnasium, game room, and athletic fields.
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| ENGLEWOOD: Warren Loranger Branch Welcomes New School Age Care Director |
| The Englewood Branch would like to welcome Clare Riggs as our new School Age Care Director. Clare has been the Director of School Age Care in Venice for several years and will be taking on additional responsibilities by overseeing the program at both of our YMCA branches. Her experience and dedication to the YMCA will further enhance the Englewood program.
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WELLNESS SEMINAR OPPORTUNITIES IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER!!!
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| ENGLEWOOD: Warren Loranger Branch Sharks Swim Team |
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If you are looking for a fall sport that will help your child maintain a healthy lifestyle and teach skills that are life long, consider the Sharks Swim Team. Englewood's program is a satellite of the nationally recognized Sarasota Sharks. Coached by Lemon Bay High School coaches Kelly Librizzi and Dawn Hall, the program is designed to meet all levels of competitive swimmers. Practices are from 5:30-6:30pm during the school year and swimmers typically compete once a month. The Sharks have open tryouts and are a year round program. For more information contact the YMCA at 941-475-1234 |
| ENGLEWOOD: Warren Loranger Branch Youth Soccer |
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YMCA Fall Soccer Registration has begun in Englewood. Children ages 4-12 have the opportunity to participate in a learning "first team" atmosphere. The program teaches the concepts of good sportmanship and developmental soccer skills in a safe and healthy environment. Teams practice on Tuesday or Thursday evenings and have games on Saturday mornings. Registration for this popular program closes Friday, August 31st. Program fees are $50 for YMCA members and $65 for Non-Members. A late fee of $15 will be required for registrations after August 31st. Contact the YMCA at 941-475-1234 for additional information. |
| VENICE: Venice YMCA gymnasts peak at Nationals |
| For 5 YMCA gymnasts, June 27th - June 30th proved to be a successful gymnastics competition in Tacoma, Washington near the peak of Mount Ranier. The meet was attended by nearly 950 YMCA gymnasts representing over 20 states. Kelsey Stapans, senior division, and Caitlin Elsadek, junior division, started the team off in the level 8 competition with near perfect routines. Elsadek, 12 years old, placed second on uneven bars (9.1) and tied for 3rd on floor exercise (9.425) which resulted in a season-high all-around (35.075). Stapans placed 3rd on balance beam (9.125) and 5th in the All-Around (34.90) which placed her with the top 25 senior gymnasts who advanced to finals.
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| ENGLEWOOD: Triathlon |
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RUN-BIKE-SWIM
Saturday, July 21, 2007
7:30am
Sprint length on beautiful Manasota Key! Event was a HUGE success!
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VENICE: Venice Triathlon September 1, 2007 |
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Come out and see what it's all about this September 1st at Sharky's on the Pier starting at 7:30 am for the first wave of swimmers, cheer on the athletes (bring noise makers!), and start thinking joining us for the Tri a Try program in 2008! Guaranteed you'll be addicted!
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| ENGLEWOOD: Warren Loranger Back To School Bash! |
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IT'S TIME TO GET READY TO GO BACK-TO-SCHOOL!!!
Area Churches and the Englewood Community Hospital are partnering with the YMCA to help Englewood families prepare for school with free school supplies, food, and fun activities at the YMCA.
When: Saturday, August 11, 2007 9am-1pm
Where: Warren Loranger Englewood Family YMCA
Free backpack for the first 300 students!
Free school supplies while they last!
Free back-to-school haircuts!
Medical Services
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| VENICE & ENGLEWOOD: Jump Start! |
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"Jump Start!" your Fall Fitness Program!
Get in great shape for the holidays! Program Starts Sept. 10th!
Program Includes:
Þ A Wellness Profile
Þ Initial, middle and ending fitness assessments, including body fat analysis.
Þ Suggestions for lifestyle changes to make and hands on goal setting.
Þ Suggestions for how to manage obstacles!
Þ Weekly nutrition handouts.
Þ Weekly 15 minute check-ins with a personal coach
Þ A T-shirt to all participants who finish the 10 weeks and make at least one positive lifestyle change!
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SOUTH COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 