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The Pinecone
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May 2015
Arthritis!
Walk to
Cure
It’s odd to say Arthritis Awareness, because if you have one of the over 100
medical conditions that fall under the diagnosis of Arthritis you are probably aware
of arthritis everyday and every night. While no cure for arthritis has been developed
yet, with much research, medical science has improved its understanding for the
causes of arthritis and better treatments including new medications for pain and
inflammation relief have been developed. Exercise that emphasizes stretching,
strengthening, and cardiovascular has an important role in the improvement and
continuing function of daily activities. The Arthritis Foundation sponsors research,
educational programs, exercise programs, public awareness and advocacy efforts in
Congress. Through their bi-monthly magazine, Arthritis Today, they keep people
informed on new products, diet, exercise and medications.
Arthritis affects over 50 million people in the U.S. and two-thirds are under the
age of 65. Over 300,000 families deal with arthritis in children under the age of 16.
The Arthritis Foundation has been fighting juvenile arthritis and supporting families
for more than 60 years. Every year they invest more than $4.5 million in outreach
and research that advances treatments and will lead to a cure. Four of our exercise
classes are sponsored through the Arthritis Foundation: Tai Chi Mondays @ 2 in
the PAC, Basic Water Aerobics on Tuesday/Thursdays at 9:30, Sit and Stand Class
Tuesday/Thursdays in the Arts & Crafts Room at 11 and our Walk with Ease Class
offered twice a year. Interest in the Arthritis Foundation exercise programs brought
Mary Hand to teach classes at Kirby Pines three years ago. Kirby Pines has since
become a flagship organization for the Arthritis Foundation.
In support of the Arthritis Foundation, we are planning a Bake sale on May 21
from 9 to 3 and our own Walk to Cure here at Kirby Pines on May 28 at 10:30. We
need your help. Baked goods for the sale, volunteers to run the sale, and customers to
purchase our delicious offerings. Then on the day of our walk we will need volunteers
to help at our registration table and walkers to participate. We will have a course
marked for around the lake and another course for inside walkers. Everyone who
participates will be eligible for door prizes, surprises, and special treats. Please join
with our family at Kirby Pines to support the Arthritis Foundation with financial
gifts and physical support. We can make a difference when we team up to Walk to
Cure Arthritis.
EXERCISE SCHEDULE
FOR THE OASIS
Advanced Water Aerobics
Monday & Wednesday
8:30 am-9:30 am
Exercise in the PAC
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30 am
Tai Chi
Monday
2:00 pm
Men’s Only Water Aerobics
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 am - 9:15 am
Arthritis Foundation
Water Aerobics
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30 am - 10:15 am
Arthritis Foundation
Sit/Stand Class
Tuesday & Thursday
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Walk With Ease
Monday & Wednesday
10:30 am - 11:30 am