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Updated: Friday, March 10, 2017, 2:31 PM

A Pennsylvania woman who thought she was just gaining weight over the years is now half her size after doctors found a 140-pound cancerous cyst in her.

Mary Clancey, 71, had ballooned to 365 pounds and thought little of it for the last two decades.

I just kept getting chubbier and rounder, Clancey, a resident of St. Clair, Pa., told the Daily News. I went to my doctors off and on. It was just like, keep your mind on your diet.

She thought it wasnt anything more than gaining weight as she aged. Photos of her late grandmother and aunts showed short, fat round people when we got older, she said, so that was her destiny.

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But about six months into retiring from her job at a candy counter where she was on her feet for eight hours a day she noticed her leg had more and more pain.

A few years earlier, Clancey had a blood clot in her leg, and the recent pain made her think she had another one.

So she went to the hospital where doctors ordered a CT scan and found the tumor, she recalled.

Clancey was moved to Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pa.

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Doctors spent five hours removing the the 140-pound mass, which turned out to be cancerous.

It was slowly killing her, Dr. Richard Boulay, her surgeon, said at a news conference Thursday.

He added that the tumor was so large it couldnt completely fit on a CT scan.

A second table had to be brought into the operating room so doctors could take the mass out of the woman.

Clancey, who now weighs about 180 pounds and is cancer free, said she still has some leg problems and currently uses a walker to get around. But she credits the blood clot and the pain from it with making her go to the hospital.

A blood clot saved my life, she said.

About 40 pounds of skin were removed, too, Clancey said.

She added doctors are looking at whats causing her nagging leg pain, but for the most part her life is back to normal.

I can eat everything. I can do everything, she said. Life is good and everything is in place. But the story is absolutely insane.

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Force India F1 tells drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon to lose weight Autoweek Up and down the grid, drivers have packed on as much as 12 pounds of muscle over the winter to prepare for the new cars' much higher g-forces. But Force India is struggling with handling problems, and Germany's Auto Motor und Sport said one problem is ... Force India tells drivers to lose weightGrandPrix all 8 news articles »

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Mama June Shannons trainer has tough love for his reality star client.

In an exclusive PEOPLE Now clip from Mama June: From Hot To Not, Shannon and her trainer, Kenya Crooks, take a break on park swings to reevaluate her slim down goals and whether she is losing weight for herself andnot just revenge.

The reason why Im pushing you so hard is I know you can do better. Question: Why are you doing this? Crooks starts.

June confesses, Im trying to lose weight for Sugar Bears wedding because my ex is getting married. Im trying to rebrand myself as like the skinnier Mama June.

Crooks is skeptical and says Junes reasons dont have to do with her.

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At some point you have to make a conscientious decision to start putting yourself first, he urges.

Though June insists she wants to be the hottest thing at this wedding, she worries if she can reach her goal dress a size 4, down from her size 18! And Crookshas no doubts June can flaunt her new self and goal dress at the wedding, sealing it with the power of the pinky.

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Can we both agree that were together? he says, to which June says, Yeah!

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10 Mar 2017

Having either an ApoE4 allele or Type 2 diabetes raises the risk of Alzheimers disease. A new paper in the March 8 Scientific Reports now suggests these factors can work together to bring on cognitive decline. Researchers led by Jacob Raber at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, fed transgenic mice carrying human ApoE alleles a high-fat diet that caused them to gain weight and develop insulin resistance, a sign of diabetes. While all the tubby mice had problems with learning and memory, animals that carried an ApoE4 allele fared worse. Moreover, using a combination of unbiased metabolomics and epigenetics, the authors identified three key pathways related to glucose metabolism that were perturbed only in the insulin-resistant E4s. Intriguingly, one month of a low-fat diet was enough to restore both metabolism and memory to normal in thesemice.

The results suggest that people who carry an ApoE4 allele might want to be particularly diligent about eating a healthy diet, Raber noted. Were all different, so an environmental challenge like a high-fat diet doesnt affect everybody the same way, he toldAlzforum.

Commenters said these data shed more light on how the ApoE4 allele contributes to AD. William Rebeck at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., found it particularly interesting that ApoE4 produced these effects in the absence of any amyloid pathology. This demonstrates that ApoE could increase your risk of AD by affecting how well your brain metabolizes glucose into important compounds, Rebecksuggested.

Energy Problems? Three pathways most affected in diabetic ApoE4 mice relate to energy metabolism. [Courtesy of Johnson et al., ScientificReports.]

Diabetes heightens the risk of AD, and various studies have linked insulin resistance to the pathogenesis of the disease (for review see de la Monte, 2012; AlzRisk). Some previous studies suggested that ApoE4 carriers with diabetes run a higher risk of cognitive impairment and dementia than noncarriers (see Research Timeline 2012; Dore et al., 2009). Imaging studies have found that by the time they are in their 20s, healthy ApoE4 carriers already show signs of brain hypometabolism in the same regions typically affected by AD (Reiman et al., 2004).

To explore the interaction of ApoE genotypes with diabetes, the authors used ApoE3 and ApoE4targeted replacement mice, which have human isoforms in place of the mouse gene. First author Lance Johnson fed nine-month-old animals chow that was 60 percent fat based on calories. This diet has been shown to induce insulin resistance and obesity in these animals, mimicking Type 2 diabetes. Control mice obtained only 10 percent of calories from fat. Both diets contained the same number of calories. People eating a typical Western diet get 35 to 45 percent of their calories fromfat.

After six months on the high-fat regimen, the E3s and E4s both gained weight, but curiously, the E4s ended up less plump than the E3s. Both mouse models had similarly poor memory compared to controls in tests of novel object recognition and cued fear learning. However, E4s had more trouble learning the location of a hidden platform in the Morris water maze than did E3s, indicating their spatial memory wasworse.

The authors analyzed hippocampal epigenetic and metabolomic changes in the mice, looking for pathways most altered in E4s eating the high-fat diet. They found thousands of methylated DNA regions that were unique to the overfed E4s, and were predicted to affect genes involved in numerous cellular processes. Among metabolites, 58 were altered by ApoE genotype and diet, falling into several pathways. In the combined epigenetic/metabolomic dataset, three pathways stood out: purine metabolism, glutamate metabolism, and the pentose phosphate pathway (see image above). All of these processes relate to energymetabolism.

The purine adenosine forms the basis of the energy source ATP. Purine metabolism has previously been reported to go awry in AD (see Sims et al., 1998; Ansoleaga et al., 2015). Purine biosynthesis also produces glutamate as a byproduct. This neurotransmitter links neuronal activity to glucose use, and is found in short supply in ApoE4 mice (see Dumanis et al., 2013). The pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), an alternative to glycolysis, metabolizes sugars to generate five-carbon precursors for various synthesis reactions, including purines. The PPP also helps lower oxidative stress, and is impaired in AD brains (see Palmer et al., 1999; Orei et al., 2011). However, the mechanisms that connect ApoE4 to any of these processes remainunclear.

The authors wondered whether the harmful changes in memory and metabolism were reversible. They fed a separate group of nine-month-old ApoE4 mice a high-fat diet for five months, followed by a low-fat diet for one. Upon changing diets, the portly mice lost weight and could better metabolize sugar. In cognitive tests, the slimmed-down mice performed like normal controls. Epigenetic markers and metabolites also returned tonormal.

Commenters found this improvement encouraging. The data suggest that mindful lifestyle measures may protect ApoE4 carriers from late-onset mild cognitive impairment and AD, Suzanne de la Monte wrote toAlzforum.

In ongoing work, Raber is testing other ways to rescue performance, such as injecting glucose into overfed ApoE4 mice to specifically boost brain levels of the sugar. We see some protective effects, he told Alzforum. While giving sugar to diabetic mice might seem counterintuitive, Raber noted that the brains of these animals appear to have trouble taking up glucose, perhaps causing the observed hypometabolism. He will also investigate whether injecting glucose right before a memory trial has benefits. The question is, how fast do changes in metabolism occur? heasked.

Other researchers noted the need for more mechanistic work to determine how ApoE influences metabolism. They also suggested the results should be repeated in a different strain of ApoE knock-ins to make sure these findings are broadly applicable. The knock-ins used in this study are in a C57BL/6 mouse background, and this strain is known to be highly susceptible to diet-induced obesity, de la Monte noted.Madolyn BowmanRogers

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Hundreds of fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. However, the foundation of every successful weight-loss program remains a healthy, calorie-controlled diet combined with exercise. For successful, long-term weight loss, you must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits.

How do you make those permanent changes? Consider following these six strategies for weight-loss success.

Permanent weight loss takes time and effort -- and a lifelong commitment. Make sure that you're ready to make permanent changes and that you do so for the right reasons.

To stay committed to your weight loss, you need to be focused. It takes a lot of mental and physical energy to change your habits. So as you're planning new weight-loss-related lifestyle changes, make a plan to address other stresses in your life first, such as financial problems or relationship conflicts. While these stresses may never go away completely, managing them better should improve your ability to focus on achieving a healthier lifestyle. Then, once you're ready to launch your weight-loss plan, set a start date and then -- start.

No one else can make you lose weight. You must undertake diet and exercise changes to please yourself. What's going to give you the burning drive to stick to your weight-loss plan? Make a list of what's important to you to help stay motivated and focused, whether it's an upcoming beach vacation or better overall health. Then find a way to make sure that you can call on your motivational factors during moments of temptation. Perhaps you want to post an encouraging note to yourself on the pantry door, for instance.

While you have to take responsibility for your own behavior for successful weight loss, it helps to have support -- of the right kind. Pick people to support you who will encourage you in positive ways, without shame, embarrassment or sabotage. Ideally, find people who will listen to your concerns and feelings, spend time exercising with you or creating healthy menus, and who will share the priority you've placed on developing a healthier lifestyle. Your support group can also offer accountability, which can be a strong motivation to stick to your weight-loss goals. If you prefer to keep your weight-loss plans private, be accountable to yourself by having regular weigh-ins and recording your diet and exercise progress in a journal.

It may seem obvious to set realistic weight-loss goals. But do you really know what's realistic? Over the long term, it's best to aim for losing 1 to 2 pounds (0.5 to 1 kilogram) a week, although initially you might lose weight more quickly than that if you make significant changes -- just be sure the changes are health supporting. To lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, you need to burn 500 to 1,000 calories more than you consume each day, through a lower calorie diet and regular exercise.

When you're setting goals, think about both process and outcome goals. "Exercise regularly" is an example of a process goal, while "Lose 30 pounds" is an example of an outcome goal. It isn't essential that you have an outcome goal, but you should set process goals because changing your processes -- your habits -- is a key to weight loss. Also make sure that your goals are SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-limited. An example of a SMART goal is aiming to walk for 30 minutes a day, five days a week for the next three months, and logging your results.

Adopting a new eating style that promotes weight loss must include lowering your total calorie intake. But decreasing calories need not mean giving up taste, satisfaction or even ease of meal preparation. One way you can lower your calorie intake is by eating more plant-based foods -- fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Strive for variety to help you achieve your goals without giving up taste or nutrition.

In particular, get your weight loss started by eating a healthy breakfast every day; eating at least four servings of vegetables and three servings of fruits daily; and using healthy fats, such as olive oil, vegetable oils and nut butters. In addition, cut back on sugar, choose low-fat dairy products and keep meat consumption to a 3-ounce portion (about the size of a deck of cards).

The key to weight loss is burning more calories than you consume. Because 3,500 calories equals about 1 pound (0.5 kilogram) of fat, you need to burn 3,500 calories more than you take in to lose 1 pound. So if you cut 500 calories from your typical diet each day, you'd lose about 1 pound a week (500 calories x 7 days = 3,500 calories).

While you can lose weight without exercise, exercise plus calorie restriction can help give you the weight-loss edge. Exercise can help burn off the excess calories you can't cut through diet alone. Exercise also offers numerous health benefits, including boosting your mood, strengthening your cardiovascular system and reducing your blood pressure. Exercise can also help in maintaining weight loss. Studies show that people who maintain their weight loss over the long term get regular physical activity.

How many calories you burn depends on the frequency, duration and intensity of your activities. One of the best ways to lose body fat is through steady aerobic exercise -- such as brisk walking -- for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. Any extra movement helps burn calories, though. Lifestyle activities may be easier to fit into your day. Think about ways you can increase your physical activity throughout the day if you can't fit in formal exercise on a given day. For example, make several trips up and down stairs instead of using the elevator, or park at the far end of the lot when shopping.

It's not enough to eat healthy foods and exercise for only a few weeks or even months if you want long-term, successful weight loss. These habits must become a way of life. Lifestyle changes start with taking an honest look at your eating patterns and daily routine. After assessing your personal challenges to weight loss, try working out a strategy to gradually change habits and attitudes that have sabotaged your past efforts. And you have to move beyond simply recognizing your challenges -- you have to plan for how you'll deal with them if you're going to succeed in losing weight once and for all.

You likely will have an occasional setback. But instead of giving up entirely after a setback, simply start fresh the next day. Remember that you're planning to change your life. It won't happen all at once. Stick to your healthy lifestyle and the results will be worth it.

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HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwired - March 10, 2017) - As springtime hits, many dieters will once again be chasing the elusive 'summer body' through a combination of exercise programs, supplements and fad dieting. Advertisers in the health and fitness market will be ramping up their product visibility to consumers to accommodate the increased interest. Realistically however, the bikini body can be difficult to achieve within a few short months, as fad dieting and supplementation are usually temporary fixes that result in fast weight loss that eventually plateaus or is reversed within mere weeks.

Getting a beach body within a few short months is difficult when one is adhering to diet programs that aren't body specific. Most diets on the market target everyone, whether a consumer needs to lose just 10 lbs or 200 lbs. The problem with this is that such programs don't take individual body composition into account nor do they focus on long-term nutritional goals. Thus, the results are often underwhelming. For instance, if one wants to tone the body and build muscle mass, this will involve an exercise program along with increases in protein consumption and carbohydrates. If one wants to simply lose fat, a ketogenic diet may work quickly. However, ketogenic diets often cause side effects such as moodiness, low-energy and irritability, which can all affect an individual's ability to exercise. This is also the case with low-calorie dieting, as it often robs dieters of much-needed energy.

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New Diet Doc patients can call or easily and effortlessly visit https://www.dietdoc.com to complete an initial comprehensive, yet simple, health questionnaire and schedule an immediate personal, no-cost consultation. Diet Doc Physicians all received specialized training in nutritional science and fast weight loss. Diet Doc reviews each patient's health history to create a personalized diet plan geared for fast weight loss, or that addresses life-long issues causing weight loss to slow down or stop. Nutritionists work personally with each patient and use their own algorithm to craft meal and snack plans that are compatible with each patient's age, gender, activity level, food preferences, nutritional needs and medical conditions. They combine these state of the art diet plans with pure, prescription diet products that enable their patients to resist the temptation to reach for sugary snacks, eliminate fatigue and curb the appetite. Over 97% of Diet Doc patients report incredible weight loss results with the majority losing 20 or more pounds per month.

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A mere four months after giving birth to Dream Kardashian, Blac Chyna has reached peak snapback.

The mom of two has been flaunting her figure on Instagram since she was just nine days post-partum. And if you thought she looked great then, you need to see the way she's looking now!

Chyna credits her snapback to waist trainers and teas. Naturally, she is a spokesperson for both. But do those things actually work? We have reason to be skeptical.

But wait, there's more. These products that are supposed to help you out actually screw you over in the long run.

From Marie Claire's report on waist trainers:

When you wear this 500-year-old device, you squish your lungs and ribs, which makes it hard to breathe. (Duh.)Some women have actually passed out from wearing one for too long, says Christopher Ochner, Ph.D., weightloss and nutrition expert at Mount Sinai Hospital. And if you keep wearing it for an extended period of time? It ain't pretty: Thinkcrushed organs,compressed lungs, and fractured ribs.

Yikes. There doesn't appear to be any information backing this theorized health aid. Same goes for the teas.

Teen Vogue talked to experts about alleged fitness teas:

While some studies have shown a link between caffeine consumption and weight loss, others have also gone on to find a link between caffeine consumption and weight gain, leaving the evidence for weight loss from caffeine consumption in thedark. But daytime teas dont stop at caffeine: some also contain dandelion root, another known diuretic. The weight loss [from detox teas] is primarily, and probably all, water weight,Dr. Karin Kratina, a nationally recognized nutrition therapist, tellsTeen Vogue. If true weight loss occurs, it is because a caloric deficit also occurred from a change in eating habits.

Basically, ingesting senna is going to make you have go to the bathroom a lot. And afterwards youre going to feel lighter because you have successfully emptied out the entire contents of your intestines. While pooping out a pound or two might seem like an activity thats innocent enough, the laxative process isnt usually quick or painless. As ridiculous as it sounds, trips to the bathroom can take hours to complete after senna use. Its why youllfind warnings likeensure you have ready access to a toilet during the day until you know how your body reacts to the tea" on nighttime detox teas.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine claims these areexpected side effectsof senna, but they also state: Don't use senna for more than two weeks. Longer use can cause the bowels to stop functioning normally and might cause dependence on laxatives. Long-term use can also change the amount or balance of some chemicals in the blood (electrolytes) that can cause heart function disorders, muscle weakness, liver damage, and other harmful effects.

Damn. Unless you're Nicki Minaj, this probably isn't what you're going for. Though we'd all love to believe there are quick ways to lose weight, science tells us that's just not so. Can't blame the celebs for promoting these things and getting their coin. It's up to all of us to conduct research and not just listen to something that's an #ad on Instagram.

In any case, can't deny that BC is looking incredible these days. Talk about revenge body.

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DIETING doesnt mean giving up all the foods you love.

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Losing weight is an uphill battle. There will always be temptation, but after a while it will get easier.

You will grab a piece of fruit instead of a bar of chocolate and you will actually want to exercise because it makes you feel better inside and out.

But starting is always the hardest part, which is why swapping out some foods for healthier alternatives is a great way to begin.

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APRICOTS - Calorie content: 12 kcals per apricotEating apricots is said to help reduce the risk of strokes, and heart attacks. They're also full of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre, which all promote good heart health

1. Eat more regularly

Skipping meals is one of the worst things you can do if you are trying to lose weight.

Rather, the best thing to do is eat small meals every three to five hours. This will help increase your metabolism and keep your hunger at bay.

2. Drink water before every meal

While we all aim to drink six to eight glasses of water a day, many of us struggle to reach this target.

Not drinking enough water leaves us dehydrated, tired and feeling hungry because often we confuse thirst with hunger and end up over eating.

So make sure you drink at least a glass of water before each meal or snack to stay hydrated and full.

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3. Order the smaller-sized coffee

By swapping your large or regular-sized coffee for a short one you will not only save money but over 100 extra calories.

4. Drink clear liquor

When the Daily Star online spoke to Vicky Pattison about how she dropped four dress sizes, she said one of the things she did was swap her sugary-filled drinks for vodka sodas.

This is the right idea as a vodka soda is only around 100 calories per drink while a margarita isaround 500 calories per drink.

5. Swap your favourite junk food for a healthy alternative

If you like mayo, try non-fat Greek yoghurt. Crackers? Cut up cucumber, carrots or zucchinis and dip into hummus.

Swap your chips for nuts for an extra hit of protein and substitute rice for cauliflower rice.

6. Frozen grapes are your new best friend

Frozen grapes are a cheap and easy dessert and will satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Storytime with Miss Bonnie

The Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County Library, 201 15th St. South, hosts a weekly storytime 10:30 a.m. Fridaysthrough March 31for children 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Join Miss Bonnie to hear stories, sing songs and make a quick craft. The free programs are held in the kids' room. For information call 609-266-0110.

The Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County Library, 201 15th St. South, will host a Learn about the Coast Guard event for children age 3-12 at 10 a.m. Saturday,March 11. Cape May author Tyler Benson will share stories about a dog who works with the Coast Guard, and auxiliary members will discuss what the Coast Guard is all about. Pegistration is requested. For information call 609-266-0110.

The Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County Library, 201 15th St. South, will show the movie "The Finest Hours" 1 p.m. Saturday,March 11. The movie is about a real-life Coast Guard rescue.There will be an introduction about the Coast Guard auxiliary, boat safety and volunteering with the Coast Guard. For information call 609-266-0110.

The Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County Library, 201 15th St. South, hosts a monthly book club for adults 3 p.m. Tuesdays,March 14. For titles and location call the library at 609-266-0110 for titles and location. The group currently meets at the Community Center, 265 42nd Street.

The Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County Library, 201 15th St. South, has a book club for young adults ages 13 and older 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays,March 15. Plot, themes and characters are discussed. Januarys selection is "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie; in February the group will focus on "The Future of Us" by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler, and Marchs title is "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen. Registration is requested, and refreshments will be provided. For information call 609-266-0110.

The Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County Library, 201 15th St. South, presents a free monthly movie program for ages 18 and older 2 p.m. Thursdays,March 16. Registration is requested. For movie titles call 609-266-0110.

The Red Cross will hold a blood drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday,March 18in St. Philip Hall of St. Thomas Church. Appointments are preferred; call 800-Red-Cross or sign up at redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code St. Thomas.

A Brigantine Art Walk Indoor event will be held 2-6 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at The Cove Restaurant. There will be 20 artists plus an open mic for musicians.

The Brigantine Beach Cultural Arts Commission will present A Trip Down Memory Lane 1-4 p.m. Sunday,March 26at the Community Center. This trip is the second in the series recalling the past of Brigantine that share sentimental stories and fascinating history of the old days. There will be several guest speakers & light refreshments will be served. A $10 donation is requested.

Brigantine CER is sponsoring a trip to see Miss Saigon at the Broadway Theatre in New York City Wednesday,April 5. Bus leaves 8 a.m. from the Community Center for the 2 p.m. show and will depart immediately after the performance for the return trip. The musical by Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil with lyrics by Boublil and Richard Maltby Jr. is based on Giacomo Puccinis opera "Madame Butterfly" and similarly tells the tale of a doomed romance involving an Asian woman abandoned by her American lover. The setting is relocated to 1970s Saigon during the Vietnam War, and Madame Butterflys story of marriage between an American lieutenant and a geisha is replaced by a romance between an American GI and a Vietnamese bar girl. Limit is four tickets per person. Cost is $135.

The Brigantine Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold an Easter egg hunt and spring celebration 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the 42nd Street field. Age groups are toddlers and preschoolers, kindergarten and first grade, and second through fourth grade. The spring celebration will follow in the community center featuring photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Ariel, Snow White, Elsa and Anna, Elena of Avalon and Moana. The event is rain or shine. For information call 609-517-3908.

Brigantine Flotilla 85 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct About Boating Safely classes 9 a.m. Saturdays,April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12at the Brigantine Beach Community Center, 265 42nd St. Each class lasts eight hours and includes lunch. Upon passing the test at the end of the class, a NJ Boating Safety certificate will be issued. A $60 prepaid registration is required. To register call 609-926-7607 and leave a message or email boatsafely@comcast.net. For class information see uscgaux-brigantine-nj.org.

The Brigantine North Middle School will have its 20th National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony 7 p.m. Friday,May 19in the Middle School auditorium. All former members are invited and encouraged to attend. Jen Daniels, the first Honor Society president and current Comcast Sports anchor, will be the guest speaker. For information call Larry DiGiovanni at 609-264-9505 or email ldigiovanni@brigantineschools.org.

The Brigantine CER sponsors an eight-day, seven-night bus trip to Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara Falls,June 3-10, 2017. There will be guided tours in each of the cities. The tour price is $1,680 per person, double occupancy, $2,330 for singles and $1,500 for triples. For information call the CER Office at 609-264-7350, ext. 1.

Brigantine CER is sponsoring a seven-day, five-night trip to LondonSept. 7-13. Flight leaves from Philadelphia Airport. Bus transportation to and from the airport is provided. Guests will stay at the Copthome Tara, a four-star hotel in the Kensington section of London. Price includes daily breakfast, two dinners with water and wine or beer, one pub lunch with beer and one additional lunch with beverages. There will be a full-day guided orientation tour of Londons highlights with a visit to the British Museum; a full-day guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Blenheim Palace and a visit to Oxford; a half-day guided tour to Windsor and a visit to Windsor Castle; and a musical theater performance in Londons Theatre District. The price is $2,299 double occupancy. For single occupancy add $425. For a brochure or information, call at 609-264-7350, ext. 1 or stop by the Community Center and pick up a brochure.

The Brigantine CER sponsors a trip to the Canyon Country featuring Arizona and UtahOct. 9-17. Fly from Philadelphia International to Phoenix/Scottsdale. Cities to be visited include Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park and Las Vegas. The price is $2,999 for doubles, $3,749 for singles and $2,969 for triples. For information call the CER Office at 609-264-7350, ext. 1.

Crossroads Youth Group meets 7-8 p.m. every Sunday. Sponsored by the Community Presbyterian Church, the group is open to sixth- through eighth-grade youths in Brigantine. They meet weekly, and the meetings or outings consist of community service, fun and fellowship, spirituality and current issues. It is a positive atmosphere that stresses acceptance and is a true example of how to have fun without drugs or alcohol. Crossroads sponsors a Halloween hayride, an Easter egg hunt and the junior high dances that are held once a month. Open registration is extended each Sunday.

The Brigantine Community Center offers mahjong games 1-4 p.m. Thursdays on the second floor at the Community Center. For information call 609-264-7350, ext. 1.

Weight Watcher Meetings are held every Tuesday morning starting with weigh-in at 9:30 a.m. followed by a meeting at 10 a.m. Come in and learn how to successfully lose weight by following a customized food and activity plan to help you look and feel better and have more energy. Weight Watchers also offers a handy food and activity tracker, thousands of meal ideas and practically every healthy-living tool you can imagine. For information call the CER Office at 609-264-7350 ext. 1.

If you like to paint or have a craft you enjoy, you are invited to join the Art Club at the Community Center 2-5 p.m. every Tuesday in the Art Room. There will be various mediums of art such as watercolor, acrylic, oil and various crafts. Club members are all at different levels. There is no fee to be a part of the club. For more information call the Community Center, 609-264-7350, ext. 1.

The thrift shop of the Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave., is open 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Shop for bargains on gently used clothing for men, women and children, as well as shoes, small appliances, household items and jewelry. New items are received daily. Call the church office at 609-266-7942.

Quizzo will be held 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday in the Brigantine Elks Lodge lounge, 400 W. Shore Drive. Prizes will be awarded. See http://www.brigantineelks.com.

The Running Center is partnering with the Brigantine Fitness Center to present a fitness class for active adults. Treadmilling for Walkers is offered noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Brigantine Fitness Center. The class is led by Mindy Solkin, owner and head coach of The Running Center. She created the class to give seniors a full-body workout. The one-hour classes are open to members and nonmembers of the fitness center. Registration for one or two days per week is available at therunningcenter.com/checkout/. The fee is $15 for one class per week, or $25 for two per week. For information call 609-246-6974 or email info@therunningcenter.com.

The Brigantine Beach Community Center hosts senior bingo 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information call 609-264-7350.

Submit event notices, including date, time, location, any fees, and contact information to jim.miller@catamaranmedia.com.

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