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Ackermanns Swim Program is a family owned business teaching ages 4-11 the life skill of swimming and water safety since 1949. Non-competitive, safe environment builds confidence and self-esteem. Four different water level in heated pools for progressive learning. Great playground, plus convenient drop off and pick up at the curb. http://www.ASPKirkwood.com

YMCA Camp Lakewood is not just any summer camp. It is that special time at that perfect place, with friends and memories that children ages 6-17 will take with them throughout their lives. Help them to high-five every accomplishment and celebrate their growing independence through overnight summer camp. YMCA Camp Lakewood offers mini, traditional, equestrian, wilderness and leadership programs, along with adventure and lake/water activities, crafts, sports, camp games, horseback riding, caving and more. New to camp? Come to an open house and tour the property, talk to staff and join in on some activities. Visit camplakewood.org or call 573-438-2155. Sessions begin May 31.

Camp Pegnita is an old-fashioned day camp that gives kids the feel of an away camp, right here in Kirkwood on six beautiful acres. Camp Pegnita has been providing a safe and enjoyable summer for kids ages 5 to 14 for more than 60 years. Activities include archery, arts and crafts, organized sports and games, campres, cooking, gardening, hiking and nature activities. Campers receive daily swim lessons and free-swim in the on-site pool. A special event, like a pirate party carnival, a magic show or a camp-wide eld day is scheduled every week. Register today at camppegnita.com.

Imagine a summer camp where campers eat breakfast in the company of ring-tailed lemurs, zoom down a zip-line and kiss a camel before lunch, make pottery on the wheel in the afternoon and play a camp-wide game of Capture the Flag after dinner. Cub Creek Science Camp is that camp. With over 300 animals, a six-element ropes course and activities in arts and crafts, archery, photography, chemistry and more, this is a truly unique summer camp. Facilities are air-conditioned, meals are served buffet style with alternative meal options available, and accreditation by the American Camp Association. Visit CubCreekScienceCamp.com.

Christ Community Lutheran School, visit ccls-stlouis.org to register for camp.

Ignite creativity this summer at COCA. Campers have the opportunity to learn and experience new things, build their skills and, most importantly, have fun. COCA offers some of the most creative camps for kids and teens, ages 3 to 18. Camps start the day after Memorial Day and run through August 21, providing families with 13 weeks of summer arts opportunities. Join this summer.

Make MUSIC this Summer. The Community Music School offers summer camps for all ages including Kindermusik Family Adventures (6 months 5 years), Band (Grades 7-12), Flute (Grades 7-12), String Orchestra (ages 7 high school), and Chamber Music (by audition) camps, a Composition Intensive (grades 7-12) and an Adult Chamber Music Intensive (21 and up). Individual music lessons in band and orchestra instruments, piano, voice and harp are also available this summer during the six-week session starting June 19th. For more information on all of the summer programs, please visit webster.edu/cms-summer.

Community School offers camps for 3-year-olds to eighth graders on the schools beautiful 18-acre campus. Over 90 offerings, with special sessions from STAGES, Bricks 4 Kidz, HINRG and more. Plus, Play Camp for the youngest campers, a week devoted to STEM and FUNdamentals to fight the summer slump. Register at communityschool.com/camp.

Summer fun is at Cor Jesu. Grade school girls will get a taste of life at CJA by attending the many enrichment and sports camps.

Dance Center of Kirkwood offers several summer camps for ages 3 to grade 12. Call 314-821-6663 for more information on dance camps, classes and birthday parties.

Summer Day Camp provides a fun, safe experience for kids to learn new skills, build self-confidence and make lasting friendships. The YMCA offers camps for all interests, including traditional outdoor, sports and themed camps for every interestlike aquatics, cooking, art, theater, science, music and more. Camp begins May 28 and runs all summer long. Types, schedules and prices vary by branch. Contact the local branch for details.

At Gifted Resource Council Summer Academies (314-962-5920) bright and gifted K-8 students will explore engaging topics in-depth and hands-on with highly qualified instructors.

Imaginations will soar this summer in the all-new Camp Invention program, Elevate! Campers in grades K-6 will spark their creativity and build collaboration skills while controlling their very own flight simulation robot, protecting Earths ecosystems, designing the ultimate sports complex and learning the value of their ideas. Local educators will lead fun, hands-on STEM activities inspiring children to ask questions, overcome obstacles and be confident in their innovative ideas. Visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code LOCAL25 to save $25 (expires 3/31) or LOCAL15 to save $15 (expires 5/12).

Kirkwood United Methodist has three summer camps open to all children. July 6-10 Heartland Day Camp brings archery, a climbing wall and waterslides to KUMC. Register by May 1 for a $125/week rate. Creative children will enjoy M.A.D. Camp July 13-17 where they will learn a musical and have two performances on 7/17 & 7/19. Then go To Mars and Beyond for VBS August 10-14. See all the details and register now at http://www.kirkwoodumc.org.

Kraus Farms offers three types of camps: horse camp, farm camp and mini buckaroo camp. Kraus Farms stresses safety, horsemanship and fun for every camper.

Make a childs summer magical with a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience. Campers participate in fun educational activities, explore The Magic House and more.

Summer adventure awaits at MICDS. Four campsPegasus, Language Immersion Camp, Rams Sports Camp and Eliot Summer Academyoffer a variety of activities for kids in grades K-12 from any school. Campers will explore unique learning opportunities, languages and cultural experiences, sports and hobbies to ensure that brains and bodies are active and campers are eager to return each day. All camps are located on the sprawling 100-acre MICDS campus and supervised by enthusiastic counselors and expert MICDS staff. Pursue new passions, explore new cultures, exercise athletic skills and stretch limits at MICDS summer camps.

Miriams specialty camps are perfect for students entering grades K-12 who need a boost in FUNdamentals during the summer. Camps offer small teacher to student ratios and customized curriculum with a fun and caring staff. Campers can focus on academics such as reading and writing skills, build social skills, or choose from therapy camps that emphasize sensory, fine motor or emotional development. Morning, afternoon or full-day sessions plus after camp care is available. Learn more at miriamstl.org or call 314-961-1500.

MJ Performing Arts Academy is a dance and acro studio located in the heart of Webster Groves. The mottoBuilding Happy, Healthy, Fit and Confident Dancersdrives all of their endeavors. Visit https://mjperformingartsacademy.com or call 314-968-3903 to set up a free trial class or for more information.

Come join the fun and get better at tennis this summer at the Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center Nike tennis camp. Junior full-day and half-day camp options for boys and girls ages 5-18. All ability levels welcome.

Check out Notre Dame High Schools enrichment and athletic camp opportunities this summer at http://www.ndhs.net. Join them on campus.

Experience the magic of opera firsthand at one of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis summer camps. At Opera Camp for Kids, students entering grades 4-7 explore the world of opera by composing, staging, directing and performing their own original works. At Spring Training Vocal Camp, high schoolers experience the life of a professional singer through private lessons, master classes and a performance of a fully staged opera scene for friends and family. All campers attend a live opera performance and work with Opera Theatre professionals. No auditions required. To learn more and register for camps, visit ExperienceOpera.org/Camps.

Looking for a one-of-a-kind summer program for kids? Check out Camp KangaZoo at the Saint Louis Zoo, where camper learn about Zoo animals. Camp KangaZoo is tailored for children in first to sixth grade. Have younger or older children? The Zoo also has Camp Joey and Teen Camp.

School of Rocks local music camps are perfect for musicians of any skill level who want to learn guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals.

St. Louis Gym Centre (314-968-9494, http://www.stlouisgymcentre.com) offers gymnastic instruction for ages one to adult. Summer 5-day and half-day camps and classes available. Birthday parties, field trips, open workout and playgroups.

STAGES Performing Arts Academy offers an exciting variety of Musical Theatre camps, workshops and productions for students of all abilities, ages 3 to 18. Act, dance and sing all summer long while learning new skills and techniques. Classes include Splash Into Music, Intro to Broadway, Musical Theatre Dance, and more. And dont miss out on the Broadway Performance Workshops of Rock of Ages: School Edition and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It is all at the STAGES Performing Arts Academy this summer. Register today at http://www.StagesStLouis.org or call 636-449-5775.

Fill a childs summer days with camps at Ursuline Academy. Open to boys and girls ages 6-14, each camp is designed to create an entire week of full-day fun. Ursuline is excited to share in unique partnerships with COCA, and Bricks4Kidz to enhance the summer offerings. Camps include pottery and art, soccer, Minecraft Gaming, field hockey, magic, dance, Lego Robotics and much, much more. Visit http://www.ursulinestl.org/ for all camp details and registration.

Webster Groves Parks & Recreation camps (314-963-5600, http://www.webstergroves.org) provide quality and specialty indoor/outdoor experiences emphasizing nature, games, sports, crafts, performing arts and field trips.

The SPICE Chess Summer Camp at Webster University (314-246-8075) is a fun way to introduce chess to newcomers and deepen understanding of the game for intermediate or advanced players. Instructors are SPICE Chess Team members who teach based on Susan Polgars world-class curriculum. Visit webster.edu/spice.

Webster University School of Communications offers camps to high school students (ages 14-18). Music Recording (June 1-5) Collaborate with professionals and operate a recording studio. Record a rock band, mix, edit and master tracks. Scriptwriting (June 1-5) Learn the basics of writing for the movies and TV, including screenplay formatting utilizing current software, storytelling structure, character development and dialogue creation. Game Design (June 8-12) Learn to be a video game designer including how games are designed. Plan and build a game. Filmmaking (June 15-19) Plan, shoot and edit a short film by participating in each facet of production. Register at webster.edu/mediacamps.

Yucandu Art Studio believes that when kids get great materials, they make great art. Yucandu is such a fun and inspiring place to be and the camp projects are so cool. Send children to a place where they will grow as budding artists, feel successful and bring home artwork. Yucandu campers say, That was the best camp ever!

Emmanuel Preschool (314-961-2393) provides ages 2-5 with joyful learning through music, art, yoga, creative movement and cooking. Experienced, caring teachers foster a creative environment. Now enrolling for fall.

Nationally accredited, Webster Child Care Center has been providing quality care and education for the past 47 years. From birth through six, low adult-child ratios.

Webster Hills Preschool (314-961-8722 x228, http://www.westerhillsumc.org) offers ages 6 months to 5 years activities to stimulate curiosity, encourage learning, foster creativity and stretch imagination.

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On one hand, its been one of the most entertaining seasons in recent memory. Sure, it hadnt been that long since the San Francisco 49ers made a Super Bowl appearance. But when you look at all the uncertainty headed into the 2019 regular season and factor in the injuries, the team had to overcome, and the second-half schedule, saying this season was fun is the understatement of the season. If youre upset about the Super Bowl loss, still you have every right to be, but dont let that loss cloud your memory on the season that was.

Its time to turn the page, and as the 2020 offseason is officially underway. Its February, and we havent had more than five mock drafts on the site. Thats a win. Thats going to change as the NFL Combine is right around the corner. Here is a look at the important dates to know over the next couple of months.

February 24 March 2

NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. The top college players at every position run around in underwear to improve their draft stock because 40-yard dashes will tell you more about a player instead of what they did on the field for three seasons!

February 25

First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players. This is a big period for the 49ers with Arik Armsteads contract situation looming.

March 10

Before 1 p.m. PT, teams must designate Franchise or Transition Players.

March 16 18

Beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT, the legal tampering period begins. Clubs may contact and negotiate with pending unrestricted free agents.

March 18

Before 1 p.m. PT:

Beginning at 1 p.m. PT

Annual league meeting/owners meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. This is where great rules like a replay for pass interference are voted on.

April 6

Teams that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2019 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.

April 17

Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.

April 20

All other teams may begin offseason workout programs.

April 23 25

NFL Draft in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49errs will pick No. 31, for now.

April 27

NFL teams may request permission to visit with, try out, or sign any player who was under contract to the XFL after the XFL season.

The next time the Niners will be in helmets

Rookie minicamp will be in May. Training camp will begin in mid-July. The preseason will open on August 6. The regular season will start on September 10. Super Bowl LV will be on February 7 in Tampa, Florida.

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DIGHTON

The Dighton Council on Aging is located at 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton. Phone: 508-823-0095. Contact Alice E. Souza, http://www.dighton-ma.gov/

February Monthly News

The Bristol County Sheriffs Office has launched a new, free Public Safety Program for seniors. In just a few minutes, we can create a Senior ID card that has your name, photo and emergency contact. Please give us a call at 508-823-0095 to let us know you would like to attend on March 17 at 1 p.m. at the Council on Aging 300 Lincoln Ave.

Do you need help with heating costs? If you would like to know more about Fuel Assistance, contact Citizens for Citizens, located at 1 Taunton Green, 508-823-6346.

Prime Time is an adult supportive respite facility located in the rear of the Town Hall, 1059 Somerset Ave. If you know of someone who cannot stay alone or whose family could benefit from some respite, we may be able to help both the elder and the caregiver. Prime Time is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prime Time is a supervised program for elders where they can enjoy a full and productive life. Call Sheila at 508-669-6272 or visit http://www.dighton-ma.gov for more information.

Chair Yoga class is held for those 60+, on Tuesdays, from 11 a.m. - noon, at the Dighton Council on Aging, in the Lincoln Village Community Center, 300 Lincoln Ave. Call 508-823-0095 for more information.

Tai Chi Classes are held on Fridays, from 9 to 10 a.m. Classes are held at the Dighton Council on Aging, 300 Lincoln Ave. For more information, call 508-823-0095.

Exercise Classes are held for those ages 60+, on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 9:30 a.m., at the Dighton Council on Aging. For more information, call 508-823-0095.

The next time the Un-Finished-Object/Arts and Crafts Group will meet will be Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m., at the Dighton Council on Aging. Let's finish your projects, bring your quilting, beading, knitting or crocheting, and let's finish it together. Call 508-823-0095 for more information.

The Sojourn Group will meet on Monday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Bears made by caring volunteers, are distributed to Cancer Patients, Survivors and those affected by it, at nearby hospitals. For more information and to let us know if you would like to help stuff the bears, sew, etc., call 508-823-0095.

A Representative from the Dighton Public Library will be at Lincoln Village on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Tuesday Feb. 25. This program is for Dighton residents. You may check out and return books, videos, D.V. Ds and more. For more information, call 508-669-6421.

The next Wellness Clinic will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m., at the Dighton Council on Aging, 300 Lincoln Ave. The scheduled topic in February is Preventing Falls and Fractures. A Nurse will be available to answer questions and to check your blood pressure. Call 508-823-0095 to schedule appointment. Walk ins are always welcome.

A Vision Clinic will be held Tuesday, March 31, at Prime Time. Cornerstone Family Vision provides this free service of minor repairs and adjustments to eyeglasses. If you are a Dighton resident 60+ and need this service, call 508-669-6272 for more information.

The next food bank will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, starting at 8 a.m. Dighton Town Hall, (Lower Level) 979 Somerset Ave. First time attending: Must show ID and Utility bill with address and, Show Proof of need: Tax Returns, Disability Statement, etc.

The Town of Dighton Historian, would like to listen to your stories about the good old days. Join Myrna on Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m., (please call to confirm) at the Dighton C.O.A, 300 Lincoln Ave. Call 508-823-0095 to let us know youll be attending.

Senator Mark Pacheco, or a representative, can be reached by calling 508-822-3000. If you have any questions, needs or concerns that Senator Pacheco can help you with, call 508-822-3000 to speak to someone and or make an appointment.

Citizens for Citizens is currently enrolling older workers, age 55+, for the SCSEP Program. Low-income seniors may qualify for paid job training opportunities. If you consider yourself an energetic, enthusiastic person, you may be able to supplement your income with a part time, twenty-hour per week-minimum wage training job in the Senior Aide Program. Call Alice at 508-823-0095 for more details.

GATRA transportation provides Dial-A-Ride, a curb-to-curb transportation for persons 60 years or older. To find out which services are available call: 1-800-483-2500 or visit http://www.gatra.org

MED Wheels, long distance medical transportation: funded through United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton for seniors and people with disabilities that are ADA eligible in Dighton, and surrounding communities. To make a reservation, call 508-823-8828, ext. 263.

Applications are being accepted for one-bedroom apartments at Lincoln Village, low income housing for the Elderly/Disabled. Dighton residents having preference. The age requirement is 60+. Those with a permanent disability or handicap also qualify. Limits of income are $47,600 for an individual and $54,400 for a couple. Rent is based on 30% of gross income and includes all utilities. Please contact the Dighton Housing Authority at 508-823-8361, 300 Lincoln Avenue, North Dighton, MA 02764. The office is open from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. For more information and an application, visit http://dightonhousingauthority.org

Pinochle-Cribbage-Whist: Games are played at the Lincoln Village Community Center, on Wednesdays and Thursday at 1 p.m. We also have a Whist Party scheduled for the 1st. and 3rd. Monday of the month at 1 p.m.

Nutritious meals are served at Prime Time Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. by reservation. Call Sheila at 508-669-6272 by 10:30 a.m. the previous day to reserve a meal. A donation of $2 per meal is suggested. Home delivered meals can be arranged for homebound elders upon request. If you know of someone who is homebound and in need of home delivered meals please call (508)- 823-0095 or (508) 669-6272.

The SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) is available to assist you with questions concerning available Medicare HMOs and Medicare Supplements (Medigaps). Call 1-800- 987-2510 for more information.

FALL RIVER

Fall River Council on Aging, 508-324-2401; Regular programming includes:

Flint Senior Center, 69 Alden St. Coordinator Almerinda Medeiros; 508-324-2712

Monday: Lunch and bingo 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Rep. Paul Schmid visits first Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Arts and crafts

Wednesday: Breakfast bingo 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month; Zumba 11:30 a.m.

Thursday: Arts and crafts 9:30 a.m. to noon; Lunch and bingo noon to 2:30 p.m.

Friday: Movie matinee day; noon.

Bilingual Portuguese staff available

Niagara/Maplewood Senior Center, 550 Tucker St. Coordinator Jennifer Milterick 508-324-2717

Monday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Exercise 9 to 9:50 a.m.; Low impact aerobics 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Pitch 1 to 3 p.m.

Wednesday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; Bingo 1 p.m.

Thursday: Exercise 9 to 9:50 a.m.; low impact aerobics 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Jambalaya Jammers noon to 3 p.m.

Friday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.

Puzzle and game area available daily

North End Senior Center, 101 President Ave., Executive Plaza. Coordinator Donald F. Jackson; 508-324-2711

Monday: Pitch 1 p.m., knitting/crochet group 1-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m. Slam Bingo every last Tuesday of the month 1 p.m.

Wednesday: No set schedule of events

Thursday: Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m.

Friday: Bingo 1 p.m.

Bilingual Portuguese staff available

South Main Senior Center, 114 South Main St. Coordinator Nancy Suspiro; Assistant Patricia Bouvier, 508-324-2715

Monday: Lunch 11:15 to noon; bingo 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday: Cards 9 a.m. to noon

Wednesday: Cards 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; lunch 11:15 to noon; bingo 1 to 3 p.m.

Thursday: Cards 9:30 a.m. to noon

Friday: Cards 9 to 11 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.; Bingo 1 p.m.

Puzzle and game area available daily

FREETOWN

Freetown Council on Aging, 227 Chace Road, East Freetown; E-Mail Address: Barbara: COA@freetownma.gov or Rosemary: Freetowncoa@comcast.net. Contact person/phone number: Barbara Place, 508-763-9557

Feb. 3 to Feb. 7

Monday: 9 a.m. Pool, 9 a.m. Knitting, 10 a.m. Muffins, 10 a.m. SHINE, 11:30 a.m. Drums Alive, 1 p.m. Pitch

Tuesday: 12:45 p.m. Bingo, 3 p.m. High School Computer Class, Cyds Deadline

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. AARP Taxes, 9 a.m. Painting, 9:30 a.m. Line Dancing

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. AARP Taxes, 9 a.m. Drums Alive, noon Senior Club, 12:30 p.m. Scrabble

Friday: 9:30 a.m. Strength & Stretch, 10:30 a.m. Kanakis, 10:30 a.m. Closed

PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth Multi Purpose Senior Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth R.I. Phone: 401-683-4106 Fax: 401-683-4001

Winter Schedule Activities Calendar:

Line Dancing Instructor Rose Northup-10 a.m.- Monday.

Billiards Daily at 9 a.m.

Bridge - 1 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Pitch (Hi-Lo Jack) - Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Adult Coloring - 1:15 p.m. every Mondays. Free (bring your own supplies).

Art Class- Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Free. Bring your own supplies

Alzheimer's Support Group-Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga Exercise with Kathryn Ward/Linda McAllister: Tuesdays: 1 p.m.

Cribbage-Tuesdays: 1:30 p.m.

SHIP counselor, Donna Macomber will be here every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. SHIP specializes in health insurance plans, such as: Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicare Advantage, several supplemental plans. Pat can also help you with your medical bills. Appointment is necessary. Call 401-644 3317.

Tai Chi-Instructor Jessie Harding - Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m.

Country Jammin- Wednesdays at 12:30 pm

Bingo-Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served.

Walking Club at 10 a.m. Weather permitting

Chorus - Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Chorus Director: Josephine Vierra

Mahjongg - Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Cardio Exercise with Stephanie Synnott - Fridays at 9:00a.m.

Zumba Gold with Jessica Shea - Fridays at 10:15 a.m.

Fitness Center is opened daily for members only. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Thrift Shop open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m. Donations of small items may be made during these hours.

Portsmouth Caf Luncheon meals are served at noon Monday through Friday at the Center. Meals served to 60 and over or disabled. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Suggested donation $3. Call 401-683-4106

Blood Pressure Screenings - Fourth Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to the public.

The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center is located one mile south of the Mt. Hope Bridge at 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth. The Center is self-supporting and a non-profit agency that strives to meet social, educational and nutritional needs of senior citizens. Membership dues are $15. Classes are $2.50 for Members and $3 for Non-members You must be 55 years and older to join. For more information about events and activities or other services provided by the Center, please call the office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at 401-683-4106.

SOMERSET

The Somerset Council on Aging: Regular office hours for the Council on Aging are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The business line is 508-646-2833, Transportation line, 508-646-2819. Contact Shauna or Samantha with any questions or concerns.

Regular weekly activities include:

Osteoporosis exercise, Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Tai Chi every Monday at 9:15 a.m., $3 per class

Mahjongg casual and instructional every Monday 10:30 2:30

Mahjongg every Thursday 10:30 2:30

Aerobics exercise class every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m., $3 per class

Bingo every Tuesday and Friday, 12:30 p.m.

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There is a common saying that mistakes are inevitable. This explains why individuals make mistakes in their areas of discipline, without even realizing the harm they are doing. The world of gym enthusiasts is not left out in these unconscious mistakes. There are many myths and lies associated with cardiovascular exercise and other related physical activities.

For instance, contrary to the view of many people out there, studies have shown that fat burning can be increased with as little as six minutes of exercise. Sounds incredible, right? Well, what matters in the world of the gym is how well and not how long you have been doing the exercise. Below are some useless but common gym habits, which you must endeavor to avoid.

Sincerely speaking, a good result cannot be obtained by indulging in long hours of horrible cardio exercises. Many people even misunderstood cardio as a sort of strength training program. But the truth is that this unique type of physical activity is specifically designed for shedding excess body fats and building lean muscles. This can only be accomplished by taking part in a quick well-observed training session.

Generally, a long duration of exercising helps in keeping your body in good shape. However, your long hours in the gym can be jeopardized by the very lifestyle you adopt, after leaving the gates of the gymnasium. It is absolutely stupid to finish six hours of strenuous physical activity, only to dash into the nearest Macdonalds store and place order for huge junk of pasta meals.

The manner in which you observe these exercises is also important. For instance, you dont have to spend hours on the elliptical machine, while still catching on your desired TV programs. Again, a lasting solution cannot be obtained by visiting a gym once in a blue moon and spending long hours. The best alternative is to embark on shorter but more vigorous workouts on a daily basis.

At times, using the elliptical machines can be deceptive and ineffective. This is because; these machines are capable of doing some of the work for you. This is what happens when you fail to put on the machines resistance to the high level. Thus, the highly desired weight loss can only be accomplished by setting the resistance of the elliptical on the high side. Its only when this physical quantity is set high that the body will be said to be doing real work.

Many individuals are making this horrible mistake of concentrating only on AB exercise as the only way of getting rid of belly fats. But the truth is that these exercises are only useful in dealing with one small group of muscles. Thus, they are of very little use in dealing with fats that cover up the abdomen. The best way to get rid of belly fats is by controlling what you eat.

Embarking on regular workout is one of the surest ways of burning off excess calories and boosting ones health. However, there are two severe disadvantages of spending too much time on workouts. These are increased hunger and tiredness.

Unfortunately, extreme hunger can make you overeat, thereby gaining the same weight you have been striving to get rid of. Similarly, extreme fatigue can make you inactive, which is also responsible for weight accumulation. Therefore, one should embark on a shorter but daily strength session.

Generally, all the calorie-laden sports drinks in the market are rich in sugar. Unfortunately, the acetyl CoA formed at the end of sugar metabolism can be converted to triacylglycerol. This triacylglycerol is the building block of the body fats. Therefore, taking sports drinks means acquiring the same fats you are trying to burn off. The best drink to take during and after a workout session is water.

The gym should not be the only place to exercise the body. Try as hard as possible to integrate cardio into your daily activities. For instance, you may decide to shun the elevator and use the staircase in getting to your office. You can choose to use a bicycle to get to your friends house. All these help in putting your weight in check.

Now you might be thinking to yourself, is going to the gym really worth it? With some under-desk elliptical and adjustable dumbbells such as ones at ellipticalhub.com, you could burn all the calories by yourself. If you calculate all the expenses for a gym membership, going to the gym costs more than the actual membership fee. With home workout, you will even save a lot of money and time.

50% of Americans quit going to the gym within the first 6 months. 14% of females who join a gym leave in the very first month. But most of the home trainers stopped their home workout before that. This is why we always suggest going to the gym (with a friend).

The time and money you invest are mainly for the motivation and the variety of equipment available there. Most of the members who quit the gym within the first few months have very high expectations from the gym.

Manage your expectations. Do not plan to lose 10 lbs in the first month, if you are not planning to change your lifestyle.

Start with some home workout before you start going to the gym. Some pushups, planks, and 30 min jog will build you up for the gym.

In short, stay active, be realistic, and work hard. Please talk with your trainer, they are your friends. You will never get the type of advice your trainer can give you in google (I am not sure if google already knows our body type).

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(Reuters Health) - Obese people who have weight-loss surgery may also lower their risk of developing colorectal cancer, a research review suggests.

Obesity has long been linked to increased risk of colorectal tumors and other types of cancer, as well as a greater risk for chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Losing weight is thought to reduce these risks.

Our findings further support . . . that these surgeries do in fact have an overall protective effect among the obese population in terms of reducing colorectal cancer, said Dr. Sulaiman Almazeedi of Jaber Al-Ahmed Hospital in Kuwait, who led the study.

The researchers examined data from seven previous studies that followed more than 1.2 million patients for about seven years, on average. Colorectal cancer was rare: just 638 people developed these tumors during the study.

Compared to obese individuals who didnt get bariatric surgery, those who did were 35% less likely to develop colorectal cancer, the researchers report in the British Journal of Surgery.

Obesity is one of the most preventable causes of early death and it, as an epidemic, should not be taken lightly, Almazeedi told Reuters Health by email. Although lifestyle modifications and medical therapy have long been the cornerstone of this problem, bariatric surgery is proving day by day to be of vital importance in this battle.

The studies in the analysis used a variety of methods and none was designed to prove bariatric surgery directly affects colorectal cancer risk.

Researchers also lacked information about how obese people were prior to surgery, how much weight they lost and what type of bariatric surgery they had.

The primary explanation for reduction in cancer including colorectal cancer following bariatric surgery is the extent of weight loss which occurs, said Dr. Bruce Wolfe, a researcher at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, who wasnt involved in the study.

Earlier research suggests obese people need to lose 20% of their body weight to get the best outcome in terms of reducing the risk of cancer, Wolfe said by email. Bariatric surgery is the best way to accomplish this, he said.

When people lose weight after bariatric surgery, many changes happen that impact cancer risk, said Dr. Daniel Schauer of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, in Ohio.

Perhaps most importantly for colorectal cancer risk, the body has less inflammation and many of the (tumor) growth factors associated with obesity are decreased, Schauer, who also wasnt involved in the study, said by email. These are strongly related to the amount of weight loss.

The single biggest thing people can do to lower their risk of cancer is to keep calories in check, said Dr. Graham Colditz of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.

For those who are overweight or obese, one good goal is to try to stop gaining more weight, Colditz, who wasnt involved in the study, said by email. That alone can have health benefits.

People at any weight can also reduce their risk of certain cancers with healthy eating and exercise habits, Colditz added.

If youre overweight, theres still real benefit to things like: being physically active, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, limiting alcohol and processed meats, and getting colon and cervical cancer screening tests, Colditz said. Reducing snacks and eliminating sugar sweetened beverages as part of this approach leads to sustained weight loss.

SOURCE: bit.ly/2SmLYtG British Journal of Surgery, online January 24, 2020.

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Research says that reducing the portion size has nothing to do with weight loss

As long as the majority of your diet comes from these two food groups

Updated: 2:45 AM EST February 7, 2020

By Catriona Harvey-Jenner

The basic comparison for weight loss that we have all understood for a long time goes a bit like this: eat less food + exercise = lose weight. Medical Association suggests that weight loss actually has much less to do with smaller portion sizes and reduced calorie intake than we had long thought. Instead, the study revealed that digging refined grains, highly processed foods and foods with added sugar was actually the key to shedding pounds. If you concentrate on eating a vegetable-rich diet that consists mainly of whole foods, it seems that portion size and calorie content do not even get there. The study, conducted by Christopher D. Gardner, director of nutrition research at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, assessed about 600 people. The subjects were split into two diet groups one that eats healthy low in carbohydrate and the other that eats healthy low in fat. Throughout the duration of the study, dietitians trained both test groups to eat home-made whole food that was minimally processed and highly nutritious. Both groups lost a considerable amount of weight. Members of the low-carb group usually lost slightly more than 13 pounds, while those in the low-fat group lost slightly less, with an average of 11.7 pounds. Both groups saw a decrease in their waist size and body fat percentages, as well as in their blood pressure and blood sugar levels. And they all did that without reducing the amount of food they ate. It was all about checking the quality and health of their food. This was something that shocked the participants, Gardner noted. A few (of) weeks in the study people asked when we were going to tell them how many calories they should save, he said. So it shows, its really about quality, not quantity. If you are hungry: eat. Eat as much as you want, just make sure its the right thing. The Irish Times

The basic comparison for weight loss that we have all understood for a long time goes a bit like this: eat less food + exercise = lose weight.

And while the training section still exists, a study in 2018 and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that weight loss is actually much less to do with smaller portion sizes and reduced calorie intake than we had long thought. Instead, the study revealed that digging refined grains, highly processed foods and foods with added sugar was actually the key to shedding pounds.

If you concentrate on eating a vegetable-rich diet that consists mainly of whole foods, it seems that portion size and calorie content do not even get there.

The study, conducted by Christopher D. Gardner, director of nutrition research at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, assessed about 600 people. The subjects were split into two diet groups one that eats healthy low in carbohydrate and the other that eats healthy low in fat. Throughout the duration of the study, dietitians trained both test groups to eat home-made whole food that was minimally processed and highly nutritious.

Both groups lost a considerable amount of weight. Members of the low-carb group usually lost slightly more than 13 pounds, while those in the low-fat group lost slightly less, with an average of 11.7 pounds. Both groups saw a decrease in their waist size and body fat percentages, as well as in their blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

And they all did that without reducing the amount of food they ate. It was all about checking the quality and health of their food. This was something that shocked the participants, Gardner noted. A few (of) weeks in the study people asked when we were going to tell them how many calories they should save, he said.

So it shows, its really about quality, not quantity. If you are hungry: eat. Eat as much as you want, just make sure it is the right thing.

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POPSUGAR Photography / Sheila Gim How Much Sugar Can You Have on the Keto Diet? This Expert Explains

By now, you're probably familiar with the keto diet these days - the high-fat, moderate-protein, super-low-carb diet has helped people lose weight, gain energy, and transform their lives. But as popular as the diet is, there are still many misconceptions about it.

For starters, many people think you can't eat any carbs at all in order to get into your body's fat-burning state of ketosis. In reality, some carbs are allowed as long as you eat about 50 grams or fewer daily. But what about sugar? Keto dieters have all but eschewed the sweet stuff in favor of calorie-free sweeteners like stevia. Just look at this roundup of keto fat bombs: they're all sugar-free or incredibly low in sugar.

To find out just how much sugar you can eat on the keto diet, we asked Brittanie Volk, PhD, RD, senior clinical and patient engagement specialist at Virta Health, for answers.

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"To achieve the many health benefits that a ketogenic diet has to offer, one needs to consume only the amount of carbohydrates that the individual can tolerate to stay in nutritional ketosis," she told POPSUGAR. "This amount differs from person to person but is generally less than 50 grams of total carbohydrates per day. That means all sources of carbohydrate, including refined sugar, should be limited to as little as possible to avoid the impact carbohydrates can have on blood sugar and insulin levels."

So while sugar is a carb and does count toward your 50 grams or fewer a day, you should still limit sugar intake so as not to spike your blood sugar. Yes, you can still have it, but make sure that sugar, combined with all your other sources of carbohydrates, stays below your threshold of about 50 grams a day.

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Are you motivated by competition? If so, Orangetheory might just be the workout youve been searching for.

Youve likely heard of the exercise chain, which has you strap on a heart-rate monitor and uses the approach of tracking heart-rate "zones" to motivate members to push themselves in the gym (and on the leader board).

But for those who have never tried a class, the unique structure can be intimidating. So how exactly does it work? And could it deliver the results youve been looking for? Heres everything you need to know.

Orangetheory uses a combination of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and traditional cardio to help members reach their fitness goals whether that be weight loss, strength or endurance. HIIT is a technique where you alternate between shorter periods of high-intensity exercise and periods of less intense exercise or recovery, and research shows that HIIT workouts may be better than traditional steady state cardio when it comes to fat loss. While Orangetheory uses HIIT concepts, the workout also works on cardiovascular endurance by steadily raising the heart rate, which helps with overall endurance, power and strength.

Eli Ingram, coach and regional fitness director at Orangetheory Fitness, notes that the class is a well-rounded, full-body exercise because they are comprised of either endurance, strength or power exercise within your one-hour workout. Through the various templates that we employ, no two workouts are ever alike. When a work out varies from day to day, you keep your muscles guessing and prevent burnout and boredom with your exercise routine. Similar to CrossFit, Orangetheory also has one daily work out that is shared across all of their gyms across the nation.

The Orangetheory spin on HIIT is called zones. They recognize five zones, the most notable being Zone 3, Zone 4 and Zone 5. During your workout a digital board on the wall displays what zone you are in based on your heart rate (tracked by your wearable heart rate monitor), as well as what zone you should be striving for based on your personalized workout plan.

Zone 3 is a period of time where the exercise should be challenging, but not making you overexert yourself. Zone 4 is a little more difficult, and makes the exercise seem a little uncomfortable. Zone 5 is the highest intensity you can give an exercise and will only be done for a short amount of time. The ultimate goal is to spend around 12 minutes total of the one-hour workout in Zones 4 and 5.

The science behind the zones is based on the concept of excess post exercise oxygen consumption. What does that mean? When you're working out and exerting energy, especially in Zones 4 and 5, your body will need a significant amount of time to recover. So much so that your body will continue to burn calories for up to an additional 24 hours after a workout, boosting your metabolism.

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As previously mentioned, your zone tracking will be based on a wearable tracker. There are a few options as to what tracker you can choose, but generally it will either be worn around your wrist or around your waist. These trackers will read to your cell phone and a TV monitor in the room from an app and are easily tracked throughout your workout.

Each class is an hour long. Ingram explains that that time is broken up into thirds: time spent on the treadmill, the rowing machine and the floor.

Shara Posner, DC, an Orangetheory coach as well as a chiropractor at Back to Health Center, recommends Orangetheory as a great workout option because the intensity is based on your own individual heart rate zones, making the workout accessible for all fitness levels. Orangetheory is a great option for beginners because of how many modifications can be made to the workouts. Its also great because the zones you are given are completely unique and created based on your height and weight among other factors.

Many who attend Orangetheory feel that the unique daily workouts help to build camaraderie as well as community within their gyms another motivating factor to stick with it. Another upside of having the daily workout standard across all gyms is that it allows the coach to focus their time on showing individuals modifications that can be made to take their workout to the next level (or make it safer or easier), instead of demonstrating an exercise or explaining how to do a move.

While the ability to personalize the workouts does make Orangetheory a good exercise option for many people, it is still important to consult a medical professional before starting any rigorous program.

There is also the possibility of overexerting yourself in this type of environment because you see how fast others are working around you and may feel compelled to keep up. Make sure that even though you are following the zones given to you, you also listen to your body and set your own limits. Dont be swayed by the speed or weight being used by other people in the class. Listen to your body and respect your limits to avoid injury.

If you go from not working out at all to an hour class where you are trying to go as hard as you can trying to get in the orange zone, you are asking for an injury, says Joey Thurman, certified personal trainer and host of the Fad or Future podcast. He also warns that these classes dont always take into account proper rest periods, metabolic stress, mechanical tension and muscle damage. Going from a sprint to the floor and trying to lift heavy without proper rest and knowing your percentage of one rep max and having your tempo under control wont pack on the muscle, he explains. So ease into it, and if you're currently in couch potato mode, it may make sense to get a few weeks of activity like walking/jogging and strength training under your belt before trying a class.

Implementing elements from Orangetheory into your workouts at home can be surprisingly easy. The best way is to use a fitness tracker such as a FitBit or Apple Watch to track your heart rate during a workout.

You may lose the competitive spirit with others in the class, but you can draw motivation from pushing your heart rate to certain thresholds, and thinking of your own past performance as your competition. In each workout, try to do more reps in the same amount of time or the same amount of reps in less time than you were able to complete during your last workout. In a notebook, track your progress week by week to see how your numbers, speed and strength improve.

You can also mimic the setup of an Orangetheory class by arranging stations in your family room or home gym. For example, put your yoga mat in one corner and do core exercises on it; put dumbbells in another corner and do your strength training over there; put a resistance band in another corner and do resistance training there. Make yourself move from section to section of the room instead of staying in once place.

Finally, you can also search for Orangetheory inspired workouts on YouTube as well as Pinterest to give you some more ideas of ways you can give the method a try at home.

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By Lisa Rapaport

(Reuters Health) - Obese people who have weight-loss surgery may also lower their risk of developing colorectal cancer, a research review suggests.

Obesity has long been linked to increased risk of colorectal tumors and other types of cancer, as well as a greater risk for chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Losing weight is thought to reduce these risks.

"Our findings further support . . . that these surgeries do in fact have an overall protective effect among the obese population in terms of reducing colorectal cancer," said Dr. Sulaiman Almazeedi of Jaber Al-Ahmed Hospital in Kuwait, who led the study.

The researchers examined data from seven previous studies that followed more than 1.2 million patients for about seven years, on average. Colorectal cancer was rare: just 638 people developed these tumors during the study.

Compared to obese individuals who didn't get bariatric surgery, those who did were 35% less likely to develop colorectal cancer, the researchers report in the British Journal of Surgery.

"Obesity is one of the most preventable causes of early death and it, as an epidemic, should not be taken lightly," Almazeedi told Reuters Health by email. "Although lifestyle modifications and medical therapy have long been the cornerstone of this problem, bariatric surgery is proving day by day to be of vital importance in this battle."

The studies in the analysis used a variety of methods and none was designed to prove bariatric surgery directly affects colorectal cancer risk.

Researchers also lacked information about how obese people were prior to surgery, how much weight they lost and what type of bariatric surgery they had.

"The primary explanation for reduction in cancer including colorectal cancer following bariatric surgery is the extent of weight loss which occurs," said Dr. Bruce Wolfe, a researcher at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, who wasn't involved in the study.

Earlier research suggests obese people need to lose 20% of their body weight to get the best outcome in terms of reducing the risk of cancer, Wolfe said by email. Bariatric surgery is the best way to accomplish this, he said.

When people lose weight after bariatric surgery, many changes happen that impact cancer risk, said Dr. Daniel Schauer of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, in Ohio.

"Perhaps most importantly for colorectal cancer risk, the body has less inflammation and many of the (tumor) growth factors associated with obesity are decreased," Schauer, who also wasn't involved in the study, said by email. "These are strongly related to the amount of weight loss."

The single biggest thing people can do to lower their risk of cancer is to keep calories in check, said Dr. Graham Colditz of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.

"For those who are overweight or obese, one good goal is to try to stop gaining more weight," Colditz, who wasn't involved in the study, said by email. "That alone can have health benefits."

People at any weight can also reduce their risk of certain cancers with healthy eating and exercise habits, Colditz added.

"If you're overweight, there's still real benefit to things like: being physically active, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, limiting alcohol and processed meats, and getting colon and cervical cancer screening tests," Colditz said. "Reducing snacks and eliminating sugar sweetened beverages as part of this approach leads to sustained weight loss."

SOURCE: https://bit.ly/2SmLYtG British Journal of Surgery, online January 24, 2020.

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Weight loss diets come in many different forms so knowing the best one to use can be a challenge.The ITV show, Save Money:Lose Weight, road tested different plans to see which gets the best results without spending too much money. So does the Eat Yourself Healthy and Pegan diet really work?

The Eat Yourself Healthy diet is an an anti-inflammatory and fibre rich diet, that suggests that by eating healthy food options high in fibre slimmers will be able to lose weight more naturally and prevent gut inflammation.

According to scientific studies, there is a close connection between food, inflammation and various diseases. So, what causes inflammation in the gut?

Lack of exercise, stress, genetic predisposition, and exposure to toxins can all contribute to chronic inflammation, but dietary choices play a big role as well.

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Learning how specific foods influence the inflammatory process is the best strategy for containing it and reducing long-term disease risks, saidDr. Andrew Weil.

How can you control inflammation with food? By selecting and preparing foods that will reduce inflammation as well as provide steady energy by being rich in vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids & fibre.

By sticking to foods that contain fibre, protein and plant-based fat, the nutrients in the foods slow down digestion and help you to feel fuller for longer which does wonders for weight loss.

Another key factor in the diet is to stay hydrated. So drinking water, or drinks that are mostly water (tea, very tilted fruit juice, water with lemon, min, cucumber) throughout the day ensures that you are Eat Yourself Healthy.

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According to experts and studies, the diet is successful to an extent but is not a short-term solution, followers of this diet are expected to overhaul the diet completely - and often permanently - to see the success of the diet.

According to the programme to sustain theEat Yourself Healthy diet, typically it wouldcost a slimmer around 320 a month to stay on this diet.

The Pegan diet is all about fresh, wholesome foods, enjoyed in balance with each other and in accordance with what your body naturally craves, Amelia Levin writes in the first chapter of her book, The Complete Pegan Diet for Beginners.

The Pegan diet combines some principles of the paleo diet and veganism and prescribes a plant-based eating style.

Dr. Mark Hyman first coined the term on his blog in 2014, but the philosophy has only since picked up steam.

Followers of the diet eat vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, fish, and eggs and avoid dairy, grains, legumes, sugar, and processed foods.

But does the diet really work?

While the Pegan diet may work,according to experts, the Pegan diet is often deemed as hard to follow and its severely restrictive and most slimmers find that they can not follow this diet long-term.

It would cost a slimmer around 270 a month to be on this diet, according to the weight loss programme.

The Pegan diet is cheaper to sustain than theEat Yourself Healthy diet by 50.

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