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May 2016
ARTHRITIS AWARENESS
Arthritis simply means inflammation of the joint and refers to more than 100 types of joint
diseases that affect 53 million adults in the U.S. Usually you picture someone with grey
hair and retired as a person with arthritis, but today arthritis impacts the whole family when
a child develops Juvenile arthritis (more than 300,000 children nationwide). 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 and experimental restoration treatments. Exercise 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 bimonthly magazine Arthritis
Today, they keep people informed on new products, diet, exercise and medications. Online
you can sign up for weekly tips for living successfully with arthritis.
In support of the Arthritis Foundation, we are planning another amazing Bake Sale on May
19th and the Walk to Cure the following week on May 26th. For the Bake Sale, we need
volunteers to bake or bring goodies and help with set up or selling the treats. Contact Mary
Hand or Sandy Currin in Activities for more details on how you can help.
Then on Thursday May 26th at 10:30 we will begin gathering in the Lobby for our Annual
Kirby Pines Arthritis Walk to Cure. This walk will be outdoors around the lake if weather
permits or indoors through the halls. Pre-register with Mary Hand in the Oasis or sign up
on the day of the walk. We want to show our support for the Arthritis Foundation. We’ll
have door prizes and light refreshments for those who register. This year our goal is to raise
$1000 for the Arthritis Foundation. The funds that are raised will go towards Research,
Education for public awareness about Arthritis, and sponsoring exercise programs for
people of all ages especially seniors.
Here at Kirby Pines We have four different types of exercises classes (Tai chi, Water
aerobics, Sit and Stand, and Walk with Ease) that were made possible through the Arthritis
Foundation. We have seminars to empower people with Arthritis to keep moving. We
gained Flagship status with the Arthritis Foundation in November, 2012. We are grateful
for the role theArthritis Foundation plays at Kirby Pines. Let’s show our support physically
and financially.
Advanced Water Aerobics
Monday & Wednesday
8:30 am-9:30 am in the Pool
Exercise in the PAC
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30 am in the PAC
Tai Chi
Monday
2:00 pm in the PAC
Yoga Stretch
Wednesday
10:30 am in the PAC
Men’s Only Water Aerobics
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 am - 9:15 am in the Pool
Arthritis Foundation
Water Aerobics
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30 am - 10:15 am in the Pool
Arthritis Foundation
Sit/Stand Class
Tuesday & Thursday
11:00 am - 11:45 am in the A&C
Arthritis Foundation
Walk with Ease
Tuesday & Thursday
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the LCR
1) Bakers and Bringers of goodies for the Bake Sale on May 19th
2) Helpers for set up and sales
3) Participants to walk on May 26th
4) Contributors and Supporters
5) Volunteers to help with registration for the walk and serving refreshments
How Can You Help? Here’s What We Need: