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LANA MUTHLER / THEEXPRESS Shirley Confer and her boyfriend Larry pose for a photo in front of the Christmas tree at The Express, after sharing Shirleys story of gratefulness to Geisingers medical staff for saving her life.

JERSEY SHORE A diabetic for 12 years with some mobility issues, she attended a wellness class at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital and it was recommended that she get cleared by her primary care doctor before beginning an exercise program.

Little did she know then, that doctors visit probably saved her life.

Shirley Confer suffered from some nerve problems in her neck and lower back and an MRI was recommended before she began an exercise program.

It was mid-August when she had the MRI and six weeks later the Jersey Shore woman was having surgery to remove a huge cancerous mass on her left kidney.

I had no warning at allif not for the wellness class, they wouldnt have found it until the autopsy, Shirley said, as she talked about the importance of preventative screenings and wellness programs.

Im just so grateful for everyone, Shirley said, naming those who were part of her care David Bellomo, Geisinger Health and Wellness Associate; Dr. Heinric Williams, Geisinger urologist who performed her surgery and Nurse Practitioner Jacklyn Teklinsky who saw Shirley at the doctors officer and ordered the MRI.

The MRI showed an anomaly. The left kidney was four times the size of her right kidney, Shirley said using her fist to show the normal size of a kidney and her other hand to show how large the cancerous kidney was.

She said shed had cancer scares before two lumps in her breast and three cervical cancer biopsies but all were benign.

This time was different.

They said it was probably cancer and I needed to get it out of there right away, Shirley said, noting the fear and stress she went through waiting for the surgery.

I had never been in a hospital. I had never had surgery before. The night before the surgery I was terrified, Shirley said, looking lovingly at her boyfriend, Larry. He was my rock a lot of times, she said, her eyes wet with tears.

The surgery was performed robotically, with four tiny incisions, Shirley said. They removed the kidney and bagged it before creating the exit wound, she explained.

Shirley said her prognosis is good.

Im in cancer clear margin, which is good news toward being cancer free, she explained. Shes still undergoing follow-up screenings and may get cancer free status when she goes for her next checkup in February.

Everyone knows at least one person whos dealt with cancer. Go get checked if something feels off, Shirley said, praising Geisinger Medical Center and Jersey Shore Hospital for their professionalism, expertise and kindness in caring for her through this fearful time.

She encourages regular checkups, wellness programs, preventive screenings and following through on your doctors advice for further tests and treatments.

Its so important depression, lack of appetite talk to a medical professional about it. They will help you find the programs you need, she said.

Its been an interesting year, Shirley said, a smile erupting on her face as she looks forward to the future.

Every night, I go down through a list of things Im praying for and things Im grateful for. I have a lot to be grateful for this Christmas, she said.

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Start the new year off right by ditching winter fat and shredding yourself like a Winter Soldier with one of Sebastian Stans favorite ab workouts. Stan morphed from the kid you knew in Gossip Girl into something else over the last few years: An action hero.

And he did it by training under the watchful eye of veteran celebrity trainer Don Saladino, frequently at Saladino's gym, Drive495. Working with Saladino, Stan emerged looking superheroic, something that showed in 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Two years later, in Captain America: Civil War, he put his abs on display in a series of scenes. And he'll take center stage for Marvel next year, teaming up with Anthony Mackie's Falcon on Disney Plus.

But you don't build Stan's washboard by doing situps and crunches. Saladino's programs pushed Stan to develop more functional abs that could aid him in real life and that could also help him in workouts too. This three-move core workout will attack your abs in real-world ways, challenging them to battle rotation in the landmine move, pushing them to flex at the spine during the hanging leg race, and forcing them to brace hard during the bear crawl. It's a smart session, and it won't take nearly as long as you think, either.

Use it at the end of any workout, or do it as a standalone. And if you like this workout, know that there's more where it came from too: Saladino has an entire Sebastian Stan workout on his Playbook app.

Directions: Do each of the exercises in this workout in order. Rest 30 seconds between sets, one minute between each exercise.

Hang from a pullup bar, slight tension in your shoulder blades. Keeping your legs straight, squeeze your abs and raise your legs until theyre parallel to the floor. Lower slowly. Thats 1 rep; do 3 sets of 10.

Get on your hands and knees. Raise your knees off the floor, and take 10 steps forward with each hand. Take 10 steps backward. Aim to keep your back flat as you do this, and look at the ground, not straight ahead. Thats 1 set; do 3.

Set a barbell in a landmine (or in a towel in a corner). Rotate the barbell down to the left, then drive it back overhead. Rotate it to the right, then drive it back overhead. Rotate the barbell slowly throughout; aim to not let your torso turn with the barbell. Thats 1 rep; do 3 sets of 10.

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Cardiovascular exercises maintain heart efficiency and ensurebetter blood circulationto the body organs. Due to the poor lifestyle and stress, cardiovascular diseases are increasing tremendously. Some of thecardiovascular exercise benefitsare a reduction in the percentage of your body fat and the risk of heart diseases and diabetes. Including cardiovascular exercises in your exercise regime every day, help you in developing stamina and improving your overall health.

The list of cardiovascular exercises is known to everyone, because from every walk of life people have done some basic activities such as jogging, cycling, walking, hiking, jumping and many more. Incorporating cardiovascular exercises in your everyday life helps in preventing many diseases. It evenlowers down your cholesterol levels. It is not necessary that you have to go to the gym for doing cardiovascular exercise. At home also you can perform cardiovascular exercises.

The cardiovascular system is even known as the circulatory system. The main components of your cardiovascular system are blood, heart and blood vessels. Your heart pumps out the blood and blood vessels transfer as well as deliver blood in your body. Cardiovascular exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. It is also sometimes known as anaerobic exercise or just cardio. It involves large groups of muscle like legs.

They also improve the cardiovascular system efficiency in absorbing as well as transporting oxygen. Cardiovascular exercises include flexibility and strength exercises. The exercises are known as cardiovascular because these exercises work on your lungs and heart. This means you need to train the important body parts to work efficiently. Cardiovascular exercises are the bestway to control or reduce weightas well as reduce stress. Both stress and obesity can increase the risk of growing heart disease.

The great thing about cardiovascular exercise is it has a huge number of exercises, which work out on your lungs and heart. There are varieties of cardiovascular exercises that you will certainly find the one that will suit your lifestyle and needs. There are mainly 2 types of cardiovascular exercise, outdoor and indoor exercises.

Outdoor cardiovascular exercisesinclude inline skating, walking, bicycling, jogging, swimming, running and many more. Indoor cardiovascular exercises include the use of rowing machines, treadmills, ladder climbers, elliptical trainers, stationary bicycles and other equipment in the gym. Walking is the cheapest, simplest and easiest of all the exercises. Walking is best for those who are just beginning to exercise.

Walking on a plain flat surface is very easy, but it becomes difficult when you start walking uphill. Another easy exercise is the treadmill. Running and jogging are much harder as compared to walking, they have more impact on your body. Swimming is a no-impact cardiovascular exercise, which involves all the body muscles. It is effective for people who are just now recovering from any type of injury. Cycling is also a no-impact exercise.

Theroutine of cardiovascular exerciseyou do depends on your physical fitness. You cannot suddenly start your workout by running miles in just one night. Most of the health experts tell that the cardiovascular workout should be for 20 minutes to 60 minutes. The average duration is just about 30 minutes to 40 minutes. While doing exercise your heart rate must be measured. It can be measured either manually or by a heartbeat monitor.

The maximum heartbeat can be calculated by the formula of 226 minus the womans age and 220 minus the mans age. The best way is to talk with your physician regarding the workout plan appvalley, to know how much you should exercise. You can even start slowly by doing half an hour of cardiovascular exercises. Make a perfect exercise plan with the help of your physician and become physically fit.

Cardiovascular exercises are a must for people who want to lose extra weight. It helps you in maintaining a perfect figure by burning-out the calories from the body. If you cant afford costly exercising equipment, then cardio exercises are perfect for you. Some of the cardiovascular exercises can help you in achieving maximum results, such as swimming, rock climbing, rowing, running, skipping and aerobics. Cardiovascular exercises help in improving your heart health.

The heart is composed of several muscles; therefore it should be properly worked out for making it stronger. Getting your heartbeat at a rapid rate will keep it always healthy. Cardiovascular exercises help inimproving the rate of metabolic reactions, which take place in your body. So it increases the overall rate of your body metabolism. They also improve your hormonal profile. As theexercisewill release some hormones in your body and will make you feel good.

They also reduce thesymptoms of depressionand fatigue, which are common in todays life. Physical activity regularly will improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system. This means it will increase blood circulation, right from your heart and to the blood vessels. Thus, your lungs and heart work effectively.

Exercise even helps you in breathing properly, at a high rate. More oxygen goes inside your body and reaches different tissues and body cells. Cardiovascular exercises not just help in reducing weight, but even help in the overall improvement of the body stamina. These exercises lower down fatigue as well as strengthen your body muscles and this results in improved body stamina.

Always remember that you do a proper warm-up before you start any of the cardiovascular exercises. Your warm-up session should involve ample stretches for your body muscles. Warm-up makes your body alert and active before starting yourexercise routine. By doing the cardiovascular exercise you will start feeling some difference within a few days only. So if you have not started taking care of your health, then start now, because you dont know what can happen in the future. So you should start taking care of your health, by doing cardiovascular exercise.

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The newly constructed Nir Family YMCA serving Southeastern North Carolina experienced a successful first year, marked by an impressive growth in membership and expansion in programs and activities.

When the newly constructed Nir Family YMCA launched its grand opening in December of 2018, the community impact and appreciation for this facility was immediately felt and clearly visible among those present. More than 1,000 residents showed up to commemorate the facilitys grand opening and behold the highly-anticipated, brand new state-of-the-art Y facility.

While the Ys freshly renovated, expanded facility, with its new high-tech features and updated amenities, was an exciting attraction for attendees, the real draw of the event was rekindling the sense of community, home and connection the Nir Family Y provided.

The community embraced the new Y with enthusiasm and open arms at the Ys grand opening, according to Shannon Berg, Branch Director for the Nir Family YMCA.

She describes the communitys reaction as an immense outpouring of love with tears, lots of hugs and handshakes.

This place has been a family for a lot of us and were happy to be home, Berg said of the Nir Family YMCAs grand unveiling of its new facility at 2710 Market Street.

Fast-forward a year later, and the Nir Family YMCA is once again opening its doors and welcoming all in the community to come and join the celebration for the facilitys upcoming one-year anniversary on Monday December 30th.

In honor of its first year, members and non-members alike are encouraged to come and enjoy all-day access to the new facility. on Monday, December 30th. The celebration will also feature a variety of programs, classes and activities for family to enjoy: from basketball to pickle-ball to dance and exercise classes.

The Nir Family YMCA is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its first birthday, which will feature a pool party amid its winter wonderland celebration. (Yes, the pool will be heated for those who are wondering about a pool party in December.)

The Y is also offering a $0 Joining Fee + Pick 2 Programs Special for anyone who joins the Y before January 15th. This membership promotion allows new members to sample some of the Ys paid programs including small group personal training, masters swim, dance classes, rowing classes and more! Visit here for a detailed schedule of activities planned for the one year celebration.

Since its grand opening, the Nir Family YMCA experienced a successful year highlighted by a continued, impressive growth in its membership in addition to innovating and expanding the wellness programs offered by the Y. Within a week of opening its new doors, more than 500 new families joined the Nir Family YMCA.

The new Nir Family YMCA facility features two heated pools, a wing specially designed for child and teen programs, a teaching kitchen and other upgraded sports, recreational areas and equipment including a gymnasium, racquetball/handball courts, new SCIFIT cardio equipment and a new fleet of rowers.

Berg says the swimming pools and group exercise classes in the Ys new studios have been a hit with its members. Parents are also enjoying the new Discovery Zone for children.

The entire second floor of the refurbished facility is dedicated to wellness. In addition, the new Y features a Y-Zone that has heart rate monitors and new technology to take you to the next level, says Berg.

The renovated Nir Family YMCA also enlarged its classroom studios, with an additional 1,200 square feet, to comfortably fit its members in the group exercise classes offered at the Y each week, including its popular Zumba-Latin inspired dance class and yoga classes.

On top of its renovated facility, track and field, exercise studios and other upgrades, the new Nir Family YMCA also initiated a number of new wellness and fitness programs.

Adaptive rowing classes, which are taught by a certified rowing instructor, are one of the new programs added to lengthy list of classes offered at the Nir Family YMCA.

With its expansive offering of programs, the Y provides plenty of options for kids, teens, adults, and seniors of all abilities to find a class or program which suites their interests at the Y to become healthier, happier and more connected to others in the community.

Below is a short yet comprehensive list of the activities and programs offered at the Y:

Health & Wellness: group exercise, personal training, senior programs, chronic disease prevention programs (Diabetes Prevention, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, Moving for Better Balance, etc.) running programs, sports and recreation, aquatics, kids & family classes, dance classes, races & triathlons etc.

Sports: youth soccer, basketball, flag football, Cape Fear Aquatic Club swim team, senior basketball, senior games, Girls On The Run & STRIDE running programs, dance, fencing, table tennis, pickleball, racquetball, handball and more.

Aquatics: swim lessons, Masters Swim, water aerobics, lap swimming, family pool/splash pad, indoor pools, outdoor pools, etc.

Child Care: afterschool care, summer camp, holiday camps, preschool, drop-in childcare (available to members); and

Youth Enrichment Programs: Y Guides, leaders club, Girls On The Run & STRIDE programs, kids triathlon.

More information on all of these programs can be found here.

Since reopening, the Nir Family YMCA has also forged new partnerships to expand and enhance the wellness programs offered to the community.

In August, the Nir Family YMCA partnered with the New Hanover Regional Medical Center to provide members and non-members access to physical therapy on site at the new Y facility. The on-site physical therapists offer sports rehabilitation, joint replacement rehabilitation, spine care and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Were excited to offer a new, convenient location to make it easier for patients to access care, says Rebecca McGhee, NHRMC manager of outpatient therapy, of the new partnership with the Nir Family YMCA.

The partnership is another example of the Ys expansion of wellness programs and provides a convenient and customized setting for physical therapy whether clients are in pain or want to improve their mobility, our team will customize a care plan to help them their goals, says McGhee.

The Nir Family YMCA hosted the Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) this past spring, during which families from both Brunswick and New Hanover counties gathered at the facility over the course of ten weeks. The EYFP, which is recognized by the World Health Organization as the number one prevention program on substance abuse, is also proven to strengthen parent and youth communication skills, increase academic success and prevent violent behavior among teens.

This past fall the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina partnered with the Wilmington Hammerheads to provide extensive soccer training for children age 3 to 18, of all skills and abilities. This partnership will put us into a position to provide the best recreational experience for youth soccer players in the areas we serve, remarked Lee Spooner, Athletics Director for the Ys of Southeastern North Carolina, on the newfound partnership.

Although the Nir Family YMCA is a sparkling, brand new facility, it has become as a popular hub, where a cross section of generations and Y members, old and new, feel welcomed and find a plethora of activities to suit their interests. There is something for everyone at the Y, an organization which has historically played an integral role in bringing people together in its communities.

Old members, new members, new organizations, and partnerships have all come together at the Nir Family YMCA. This facility has such a great welcoming community environment that so many kids, families and seniors love being a part of, says Sarah Gibbs of the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina.

With its upcoming one-year anniversary on Monday, December 30th, new Nir Family YMCA hopes to welcome more community members to come check out the its vibrant community, its new home facility and try some of the many fun, beneficial activities offered by the Y. The anniversary celebration offers a free day at the Y for all so local residents, who are not members, have nothing to lose by trying this Y and potentially much to gain.

The Nir Family YMCA hopes to see familiar faces from last years grand opening along with plenty of new faces at its one-year birthday so bring the gift of you, your friends and family.

Visit http://www.ymcasenc.org/oneyear for more information on the One Year Celebration on December 30th, 2019.

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Its never easy to run, especially for beginners. What the runners treadmill does for people who want to exercise is quite extraordinary. It makes running, which is a very strenuous activity, interactive, enjoyable, and less of a chore.

Jogging or running is a simple method to get your day by day goal of 20-30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity. However, at times, going to the gym or even on your front yard to run can be really hard. A walk-run treadmill workout is a fantastic wellspring of activity that puts less weight on the body than strolling or running on a level surface outside.

We will now investigate how a runners treadmill can assist you in maintaining your exercise schedule by considering some reviews from expert.

An interval run on the treadmill is a helpful method to ensure that youre staying active to remain healthy. With this one bit of running gear, you can practice in the solace of your own home whenever you need it.

Learning how to run on a treadmill to lose weight is as simple as well-tailored workout programs. These running programs may shift your speed or slope all through your exercise to make your session more testing. Exercise programs are incredible because they make your workout fun and energizing with various pace and grades so that you dont have to bother yourself with adjusting settings.

A runners treadmill can make your exercises feel less like a compulsion since you can do different things simultaneously.

You can run on the treadmill while youre staring at the TV, or you can tune in to good jams during your training. These are basic and interesting approaches to keep your workout fascinating for the long run treadmill.

With the long run on the treadmill, more minerals are released in your body, therefore making the bones more stable. Having a higher bone thickness helps in combatting diseases, for example, osteoporosis, an illness that makes your bones weak and your joints difficult to move. Burden bearing activities, such as running, is perfect for reinforcing bones. This, in addition to the treadmill, is an incredible method to run without harming your joints because of it being a lower sway work out.

Running treadmills are exceptionally helpful in the treatment of coronary illness, coronary course blockages, and other heart concerns. The body may not display symptoms of coronary disease or blockage until it is put under pressure. Utilizing a runners treadmill is a successful method to exercise the full body while intently observing the patients reaction. A tempo runs on the treadmill for patients is useful for checking at-risk people.

Strolling or running on a runners treadmill strengthens your calves, glutes, and quad muscles. Utilizing the incline option on a runners treadmill will help keep your legs toned. If you run with dumbbells, you can even build up your arm muscles simultaneously.

Treadmills additionally let you keep tabs on your improvement. Most have advanced screens that display significant details like distance, time, speed, calories, and even pulse. Some even give you a chance to adjust a program for numerous users and share your details so you can observe how youre improving after some time. Keeping track of your progress is important, particularly if youre running to lose some weight.

Treadmills are a perfect method to urge individuals to exercise constantly, and regular exercise is a significant factor in controlling insulin levels in type 2 diabetics. It enables patients to lower down their blood sugar levels enough so that their medication levels can be balanced or phased out.

Expanded joint adaptability can battle degenerative bone maladies, joint pain, and different conditions that limit mobility. Regular running on a treadmill will lessen the danger of getting conditions that limit adaptability. Or, on the other hand, if it doesnt prevent you from getting those conditions, running will definitely keep them down and help you stay increasingly flexible.

As far as practical hardware goes, running treadmills are one of the most straightforward to use even for the fastest treadmill run. Also, in case you stress over a bumpy landscape, the runners treadmills surface is smooth and even.

Conclusion: Regardless of whether youre trying to shed pounds, build muscles, or advance your hearts wellbeing, the treadmill is an incredible bit of exercise gear to put resources into.

Its helpful, simple to use, keeps tabs on your development, and above all, expels a large number of the reasons that can trap us when we need to practice reliably.

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The holiday season often means long periods of sitting in cars and planes, not to mention at dinner tables you can't escape from.

While some of us look forward to the travel, others worry that being trapped in a seat for hours will leave their back in agony.

So what can you do to avoid a back ache on that next long-haul flight or interstate road trip?

As they say: It's the journey, not the destination, that counts. So, make your journey as comfortable as possible, says physiotherapist Adrian Traeger.

"There are different pillows and even rolled up towels that people can move into different positions ... that can help to reduce pain," says Dr Traeger, a research fellow at the University of Sydney.

Placing a pillow under your buttocks or a lumbar roll behind your lower back can help, he says.

But be warned, changing posture won't work for everyone.

"When we look at the research, [pillows] don't have consistent benefits for people with back pain," Dr Traeger says.

It's a good idea to move your legs and feet for a few minutes every hour or so.

This means getting up and moving about occasionally during a long plane or train trip, or taking breaks to stretch your legs and move your body when you're on the road.

"In terms of specific stretches, there's not one golden stretch."

"But getting up and walking around doing some bending backward, bending forward, those kind of general movements can certainly help," Dr Traeger says.

For a long time, GPs were advised to tell patients to take simple paracetamol for relief from back pain.

But when this idea was put to the test in a large study, the results showed paracetamol actually didn't seem to help. It didn't speed time to recovery; it didn't improve pain; and it didn't improve the range of activities people could do.

There's also little evidence other popular over-the-counter painkillers known as anti-inflammatories (e.g. ibuprofen) help back pain much either.

"The recommendation at the moment is really to avoid medicines if you can, and try and use things like a hot water bottle, heat bag or hot shower," Dr Traeger says.

While heat therapy won't work for everyone, he says it's a good option for those feeling a little stiff or sore after a long flight or road trip.

"What we think might happen with heat is that it can relax the spasming muscles," he says.

"It's a good way to go in those early couple of days, to see if you can get in control of the pain and then see how things go after that."

The good news is that almost all cases of acute back pain will recover fully in their own time.

"There's no need to rush to the doctor or even the physio straight away. You can sort of see how it goes over a couple of days," Dr Traeger says.

Instead of resting in bed or remaining stationary, Dr Traeger says some gentle movement even if you're feeling sore is often the best thing you can do.

"Try and keep your back moving."

"We know that backs don't like prolonged periods of rest," he says.

If the pain doesn't appear to improve within a week, it's a good idea to see a doctor or physio.

Dr Traeger says when it comes to preventing back pain from sitting, there is no silver bullet, and different things will work for different people.

There is, however, good evidence for the use of exercise programs, whether organised by yourself or supervised by a physio or exercise professional.

While regular exercise before a long flight or car trip can help prevent back pain, exercise can also help you prepare for an extra active holiday, says Dr Traeger.

And reducing stress is also an important way to manage back pain, he adds.

"[Stress] can sort of interact with these other physical risk factors ... so taking steps to take control of that aspect of your life can actually be a really good way to prevent back pain as well."

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Just days before a looming deadline, Tennessees Republican Gov. Bill Lee has consented to participate in a federal refugee resettlement program in 2020, a move that has angered conservative state leaders.

In a December 18 letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Lee thanked the Trump Administration for a Sept. 26 executive order requiring consent from local and state governments before thrusting refugee settlement programs on those jurisdictions.

Thank you for consulting with the states to ensure this process is successful, Lee wrote in the letter. We feel strongly that this consultation is appropriate and that the federal government would be overstepping by requiring states to participate in this program.

Lees decision makes Tennessee one of only a handful of Republican-led states agreeing to participate.

The United States and Tennessee have always been, since the very founding of our nation, a shining beacon of freedom and opportunity for the persecuted and oppressed, particularly those suffering religious persecution, the governor said in a news release announcing his decision. My administration has worked extensively to determine the best outcome for Tennessee, and I will consent to working with President Trump and his administration to responsibly resettle refugees.

Lees announcement came a little more than a week after a joint letter from the Evangelical Immigration Table and World Relief, a Christian-based humanitarian aid and resettlement agency, urging the governor to consent to the program. More than 650 evangelical leaders from across the state signed the letter

Over the past decade, roughly 12,700 individuals from various countries have been resettled in Tennessee, the letter read. Many refugees resettled by the U.S. refugee resettlement program are Christians or other religious minorities who were persecuted for their faith in countries without our countrys constitutional commitment to religious freedom.

Others were persecuted for their political opposition to authoritarian regimes or because of their ethnicity. Regardless of their background, refugees are human beings made in Gods image, with inherent dignity and potential, and we have been blessed by their arrival in Tennessee; we desire to continue to be able to extend love to these new neighbors as an exercise of our Christian faith.

Similar letters were sent to 14 other governors, representing the signatures of more than 2,600 evangelical leaders.

Support for Tennessees involvement was not universal, though.

House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, both Republicans, issued a joint statement condemning the action, citing the states ongoing lawsuit challenging the federal governments resettlement program. That suit argues the federal government is violating the U.S. Constitutions 10th Amendment by forcing states to pay costs associated with refugee resettlement.

Our opinion has not changed on this issue since legal action was taken," the statement said. "Our personal preference would have been to exercise the option to hit the pause button on accepting additional refugees in our state. However, the federal order makes this the sole decision of the Governor, and he has made his call."

The new Trump policy is also facing a legal challenge by Church World Service, the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service and HIAS, a Jewish nonprofit. The three ministriesamong nine nationwide authorized to do resettlement workallege the Trump Administration overstepped its authority by giving what amounts to veto power to states and local municipalities, according to the Christian Post.

This executive order would allow the political decision of a single elected official to arbitrarily block a successful public-private partnership for local support for refugee resettlement, said Erol Kekic, senior vice president of Church World Service Immigration and Refugee Program.

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Dozens of people from Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Pointe-Saint-Charles marched into Quebec's YMCA head office Friday morning to protest against the imminent closure of the Y's aquatic and physical activity programs in their neighbourhoods.

Protesters chanted Christmas carols as they delivered postcards to YMCA Quebec's administrators, who they referred to collectively as "The Grinch."

The Hochelaga-Maisonneuve YMCA has played a large role in Heather Villaudy's life for the past 23 years. A former employee of the centre, she is frustrated that she will no longer have access to its services.

She is especially concerned about the many seniors who use the centre's athletic programs.

"There's seniors in the pool and in the general program who are poor. They can't buy courses la carte.They don't have the money. They will be falling into a depression," she said.

"They are going to be left hanging."

For Shona Watt, the end of athleticprograms at the Pointe-Saint-Charles Y mean she may soon have no place to go to exercise.

"I've been on maternity leave for the past twomonths, and my baby does not take a bottle so I'm really tied to her," Watt said. "I only have about an hour to go out and exercise and come back."

The YMCA is only a few minutes' walk from her home, and that gives her the opportunity to get the exercise she needs. When the Y shuts down, she is not sure where she will go and is afraid she'll have to spend more money.

"It will have a big impact on my mental and physical health."

YMCA president Stphane Vaillancourttold CBC Montreal's Daybreak thedecision to shut down the programs was a "heart-wrenching" one to make.

He saidin the new year, the non-profit organizationwill be looking into how it might relocate some programs to other locations.

"We've been up to the maximum of our resources to be able to sustain these YMCAs," said Vaillancourt.

"We acknowledge not everyone will be able to move, but we have seen some people starting to move already."

Vaillancourt said that one of their programs, the alternative gym, an exercise program for homeless people in the area, will be moved to the Y'sdowntown location.

In the case of the Guy-Favreau YMCA location, he said, the Y had no choice but to close it becausethe building had structural issues and the Ycould not afford the renovations. He said the building also hasmould and mildew problems.

"We've worked at all the possible solutions, and that's the case for all of our YMCAs where we made a decision," he said.

Fiona Crossling, the executive director of the PointeSainte-Charles community groupShare the Warmth, the way in which the closures happened was unacceptable.

Crossling, who was at Friday's protest, said she isfrustrated by the company's lack of communication with community members, and would haveliked to see a public consultation before the decision was made.

"Especially people who live in the area of the YMCA, there's a lot of social housing, a lot of people who could otherwise not afford physical activities. So the idea of pulling out the sporting and the physical activities related to the membership just doesn't work," she said.

The aquatic and athletic programs at the Pointe-Saint-Charles YMCA will shut down as of Dec. 31.After-school programs will continue to run out of that building.

That same day, the Guy-Favreau YMCA in downtown Montreal will close completely, while everything except the skating rink at the Hochelaga-Maisonneuvebranch will also close.

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Saint Annes Hospital announced the following healthy opportunities for you and your family:

The following programs and activities offered by Saint Annes Hospital are free of charge, open to the public, and held at locations as noted. Free valet parking at the hospital is available weekdays during normal business hours at the hospitals main entrance and at the Hudner Oncology Center entrance. For additional information, visit https://www.saintanneshospital.org/events, e-mail SAHMail@Steward.org, or call telephone numbers as noted.

Jan. 8: Steward Center for Weight Control support group for pre- and post-operative patients. If you have undergone weight loss surgery, or if you are scheduled for surgery in the coming months, support yourself and others at our free monthly support group. Saint Annes Hospitals bariatric surgery program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Group is held monthly at Saint Annes Hospital. Registration is not required; drop-ins are welcome. Time: 5-6 p.m. Location: Nannery Conference Room (Room 134), Clemence Hall, Saint Annes Hospital. For more information, call 508-672-0483.

Jan.8: Weight loss surgery informational seminar. If traditional diet-and-exercise programs have not helped you lose weight and keep it off, join bariatric surgeon Matthew LeMaitre, MD, for a free informational seminar about advances in weight loss surgery. Dr. LeMaitre is director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at the Steward Center for Weight Control at Saint Annes Hospital. Saint Annes Hospitals weight loss surgery program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Get answers to frequently asked questions and meet with Dr. LeMaitre. Program is held monthly. Interpreter services are available when requested in advance. Time: 6-7 p.m. Location: Nannery Conference Room (Room 134), Clemence Hall, Saint Annes Hospital. There is no charge, but pre-registration is requested. Call 508-235-5305, or email SAHRSVP@Steward.org.

Jan.8, 22: Grief education and bereavement program. Sponsored by Saint Annes Hospital Office of Spiritual Care, this drop-in series is held for those who have lost a loved one. Its the chance to share and explore feelings and learn ways to accept and cope with grief and loss. Programs are facilitated by Sr. Judith Costa, SSD, MDiv, DAPA, CT, ACMC-III, a certified pastoral counselor who is bilingual English-Portuguese. Upcoming sessions include:

Jan.: The Joy-Guilt Syndrome

Jan. 22: Depression and Grief

All are welcome to attend at any time. Advance registration is not required, and drop-ins are welcome. There is no charge. Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care at Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River. For more information, or to speak to a chaplain, call Sr. Judith Costa, 508-345-2660. See the full 2020 schedule at saintanneshospital.org/events.

Jan.14: American Red Cross blood drives. Blood and blood products are critical to maintaining a strong and stable blood supply, but especially crucial during winter months when donations may decline. If you are healthy, have not donated whole blood in the last eight weeks or double red cells in the last 16 weeks, and weigh at least 110 pounds, please stop by this blood drive, sponsored by the American Red Cross. Time: 12-5 p.m. Location: Nannery Conference Room, Clemence Hall, Saint Annes Hospital, 795 Middle St., Fall River. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments also are available by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App (www.redcrossblood.org/bloodapp), visiting redcrossblood.org, or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Hospice volunteer training. Adults who are interested in providing companionship and support to patients and families served by Steward Hospice, an AccentCare company, in the Greater Fall River-New Bedford area are invited to learn more at a free volunteer training. Training includes the philosophy of hospice care, a comprehensive overview of services offered by hospice, and discussions about the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual issues that people may encounter at the end of life. A special emphasis is placed on effective communication and listening skills. Volunteers with day, evening, or weekend availability, as well as Portuguese-speaking adults and veterans of the U.S. Armed Services, are encouraged to apply. Inquiries are welcome. Office location: Steward Home Care and Hospice, an AccentCare company, 275 Martine St., Fall River. To learn more, contact Kim Urquhart, volunteer coordinator, kimurquhart@accentcare.com, 781-915-9409.

Cancer education and support programs

The following free programs are offered by Saint Annes Hospital Regional Cancer Center for all patients and families who are coping with a cancer diagnosis. Participants in these programs do not need to be patients of Saint Annes Hospital. Programs are held as noted at the Hudner Oncology Center at Saint Annes Hospital, 795 Middle Street, Fall River, or Saint Annes Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 537 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth.

Additional support and education programs tailored for Saint Annes Hospital patients and families also are available.

For information about any of our cancer support and education programs, call 508-235-5020, or visit SaintAnnesHospital.org/events.

Jan.7: Life, Part II. This support program for all patients with a cancer diagnosis and their families provides a supportive atmosphere where people can share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other. It is offered on the first Tuesday of the month, and participants can join at any time. Time: 10-11 a.m. Location: Saint Annes Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 537 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth.

Jan.2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Facing Cancer Together. This support group is designed for all patients with a cancer diagnosis and their family members. Patients can join at any time. Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Location: Hudner Oncology Center at Saint Annes Hospital, corner of Osborn and Forest streets, Fall River.

By appointment: Wig fittings for patients undergoing cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society provides wig fittings, hats, scarves, and other items for patients who are undergoing cancer treatment and concerned about hair loss. Dates and times vary throughout the month. Location: Hudner Oncology Center at Saint Annes Hospital, corner of Osborn and Forest streets, Fall River.

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One of the greatest things about eating your daily serving of vegetables is the wide range of nutrients they provide. The amount of vegetables you need to eat depends on your age, gender, and level of physical activity; but in general, you should consume half of your plate from fruits and vegetables each time you eat with about 2 to 2 and 1/2 cups of vegetables daily.

So what vegetables are good for you? Well, this goes back to getting all the nutrients your body needs. Ultimately, your vegetables are organized into five groups based on their nutrient content: dark green vegetables, red-orange vegetables, beans and legumes, starchy vegetables, and the others group. Therefore, you should be consuming vegetables from all five groups, if not every day then at a minimum every week.

The red orange vegetable group includes bell peppers, carrots, sweet potato, squash, and tomatoes. Foods in this vegetable subgroup provide nutrients such as Vitamin A for vision, Vitamin C for immune health, potassium for heart health and healthy blood pressure, and Vitamin K for blood clotting.

The dark green vegetable group includes arugula, broccoli, collard greens, endive, escarole, kale, mixed greens, mustard greens, romaine, spinach, swiss chard, turnip greens, and watercress. Foods in this vegetable subgroup provide nutrients such as fiber for digestive and heart health, folate for cell division and blood health, carotenoids for antioxidant functions, Vitamin C for immune health, and Vitamin K for blood clotting.

The beans and legumes are a unique group that contain excellent sources of plant-based proteins, iron, zinc, folate, potassium, and fiber. Vegetables found in this group include black beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, navy beans, pinto beans, and soy beans. These plant-based proteins are generally low cost, healthy protein sources and provide satiety with meals.

The starchy vegetables group include corn, green bananas, green lima beans, green peas, parsnips, white potato, water chestnuts, and yams (sweet potato). While this group provides various nutrients such as potassium, antioxidants, folate, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, these vegetables are also higher in calories than vegetables in other food groups. Theyre particularly high in carbohydrate calories and therefore must be consumed in moderate amounts with portion control.

The other vegetable group includes artichoke, asparagus, avocado, bean sprouts, beets, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, green peppers, iceberg lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onions, radicchio, radishes, snow peas, tomatillos, turnips, wax beans, yellow squash, and zucchini. Foods in this vegetable subgroup provide important nutrients such as magnesium and manganese which play a role in bone health, copper for blood health, selenium for its role as an antioxidant, as well as fiber, folate, and Vitamin K.

So when shopping, choose vegetables rich in color from the entire rainbow to ensure that you are getting a wide range of nutrients. Stock up on frozen vegetables or no salt added canned vegetables that are quickly cooked in the microwave. Create soups from pureed cooked vegetables such as tomato, butternut squash, and garden vegetable to add variety in your diet. Add vegetables to your sauces, casseroles, as well as rice side dishes such as a mushroom risotto. Savor the flavor of the season by choosing a new vegetable you have never tried before and experiment with a new recipe.

Adding all five subgroups of vegetables not only keeps you meals from getting boring, it reduces your risk of chronic disease by giving your body a wide variety of nutrients. Bon appetit!

Please remember to contribute toward your OFA nutrition services if you can. These programs are not sustainable at current levels without the support of participant contributions. Be aware that Food Stamps can be used toward your contribution. Thank you for your support.

Chautauqua County Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program provides nutritious noon meals at several Congregate Dining Sites throughout the county along with a Restaurant Dining Out Program. Our Dietitians, Cheryl Wahlstrom RD and Carey Skelton RD are available for nutrition counseling in your home or by phone. We also sponsor several exercise programs. Call the office for more details and information. CALL NY CONNECTS at 753-4582.

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