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GLENWOOD, N.Y. -- A Parkinson's diagnosis didn't keep one Hamburg woman from taking on the Kissing Bridge Tough Mudder this weekend.

Diane Hastreiter ran the 10-mile version of the obstacle course Saturday.

And she says for her, the challenge provided several benefits.

On one hand, experience has proven that pushing her body to the limit actually reduces her symptoms. And on the other, she also took on the course to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's-centered exercise programs.

They're classes that Hastreiter says helps to break up the isolation that can come with this diagnosis.

"You do get depressed and sometimes we have speaking problems and you just are tired a lot and you don't feel good. You really have to force yourself. So the best I can tell them is to get up and move, said Hastreiter.

She is still collecting donations and will be announcing the final amount soon.

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For information about services available to older adults, contact Karen Graves, director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens Center, 15 E. Main St., Champaign, IL 61820, phone 217-359-6500.

RSVP and the Stevick Senior Center are administered by Family Service of Champaign County.

For information about activities or services at CRIS Healthy-Aging Center, 309 N. Franklin St., Danville, call 217-443-2999, email info@agestrong.org, or visit http://www.agestrong.org.

Information is also available from the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, 800-888-4456; Senior Resource Center at Family Service, 217-352-5100; Senior Services of Champaign County, 217-328-3313; and First Call for Help, 217-893-1530; or call 211, a new non-emergency number that connects Champaign County callers with free information and referrals for community services.

Early-morning walking. 8 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, Champaign Park District's Douglass Community Center, 512 E. Grove St., C. Get your daily exercise inside. Free. Call 217-398-2573.

Bridge Club. 9 a.m. to noon every Monday, Springer Cultural Center, 301 N. Randolph St., C. Open to all seniors and is free to play if enough show to hold games. Call 217-819-3901 or email sean.hurst@champaignparks.com.

Indoor walking. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Bridle Brook Assisted Living, 1505 Patton Drive, Mahomet. Open to community seniors as a safe, indoor walking location. Call Angela, 217-586-3200.

Strong for Life (SFL) exercise. 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, CRIS Healthy-Aging Center, 309 N. Franklin St., Danville. SFL is an exercise routine designed to improve strength, function and balance in older adults with or without limitations. Free. Call 217-443-2999 or email info@agestrong.org.

Senior exercise. 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Jarman Center Senior Living, 704 N. Main St., Tuscola. Strong for Life program is used. Call Jarman Center, 217-253-2325.

Active Senior Republicans in Champaign County. 9:30 a.m. Monday, Robeson Pavilion Room A&B, Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St. Monthly meeting with guest speaker, Justice Robert Steigmann, Fourth District Appellate Court, on "Freedom of Speech as embodied in the First Amendment: Only in America."Sign-in, coffee, refreshments, 9:10 a.m. Call 217-417-6278 or 217-714-5807.

Rules of the Road. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Fairbury VFW, 205 E. Locust, 815-692-4210; 1 p.m. Aug. 15, Rantoul Recreation Building, 100 E. Flessner, 217-893-5702; 1 p.m. Aug. 17, Paxton Park District, 601 S. Fall St., 217-379-4203. Class to assist participants preparing to renew their driver's license. No registration or fee.

Ethel & Maud's Table. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Cityview Banquet and Meeting Center at Illinois Terminal, fourth floor, 45 E. University Ave., C. A $7 lunch for adults 55 and older, with entertainment, featuring The Belairs, oldies rock, pop and country cover band. Theme: Sock Hop. Menu at clark-lindsey.com/ethelandmauds. Parking is metered. Pre-paid parking vouchers for 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. are available at the ticket booth that day. To register, call 217-239-5201.

Wesley Evening Food Pantry. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, Wesley Student Center and United Methodist Church, 1203 W. Green St., U; parking entrance on Matthews, south of Green. Door on Goodwin south of Green. Weekly food distribution for households below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Information at wesleypantry.org or call 217-344-1120.

Free bingo. 2:15 p.m. every Friday, Jarman Center Senior Living, 704 N. Main, Tuscola. Call Jarman Center, 217-253-2325.

50 Plus! Program. Looking for fun things to do, how about joining this Champaign Park District program. Douglass Annex and Hays Recreation Center host programs and events from card playing, trivia, bingo, potluck to low impact cardio exercise. For information, call Darius at 217-819-3961.

Connections Caf. 9:45 to 11:35 p.m. Aug. 14,Hays Center, C. A pop-up, free, fun, welcoming environment to relax and make new friends while learning about resources and wellness opportunities for seniors. Free coffee, blood-pressure and vital checks. All seniors are welcome. Call 217-239-5201.

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 15, Tolono Public Library, 111 E. Main St. The Alzheimer's Association of Bloomington will discuss detection, causes and risk factors, disease stages, treatment and more. Call 217-485-5558.

Senior Citizens Group. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Rantoul Public Library, 106 W. Flessner Ave. A new monthly group for seniors. Learn new senior resources and educational information on senior living, and take part in planned activities. Each month something new: guest speakers, events, and financial assistance for housing in Rantoul. Contact Amy Snipes, marketing@eaglesview-slf.com or call 217-892-2800.

Community Education Classes. Danville Area Community College's Community Education Office at the Village Mall, 2917 N. Vermilion St., Danville. Boomers & Seniors: Tablets for Beginners - Kindle Fire, 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 16, $20; Tablet, What?, 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 17, $20. Register at dacc.edu/cce or in person. Call 217-554-1667 or 217-554-1668.

Senior Happy Hour. 3 to 4 p.m. Aug. 17, Tolono Public Library, 111 E. Main St. Adults 60 and older are invited to join us on the third Thursday of each month to get together for a little afternoon fun and a free ice cream social/sundae bar. Co-sponsored by Champaign Urbana Nursing & Rehab. Call 217-485-5558.

Health screenings. Presence Covenant Center for Healthy Living, 1400 E. Park St., U. The VIP Advantage program is $10 per year, and includes a free annual health screening, including blood sugar, cholesterol, BP and more, conducted by a registered nurse. Also, educational events, exercise programs and discounts to local businesses. Eligibility: 55 and older. Registration required. Call 337-2022.

Peace Meal Nutrition Program provides daily hot lunches at 11:30 a.m. for a small donation and a one-day advance reservation at various sites in Urbana, Champaign, Rantoul, Sidney, Mahomet (home delivered only) and Homer.

The program is for people age 60 or older. For reservations or more information, call 800-543-1770.

Reservations for Monday will need to be made with the site by noon Friday.

Monday: Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, applesauce, butter or margarine (served with each meal), milk (served with each meal).

Tuesday: Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, bread, pineapple cheese salad.

Wednesday: Roasted pork, zucchini bake, winter mix vegetables, bread, peaches and bananas.

Thursday: Chili mac with beans, spinach/romaine salad with Mandarin oranges, dressing packet, pears, dinner roll, pudding.

Friday: Hamburger with mustard or catsup packet, hot German potato salad, mexi-corn, bun, fruit.

Champaign-Urbana: Rides for grocery shopping in Champaign-Urbana city limits and rides for Champaign County residents to medical appointments can be arranged by contacting the Senior Resource Center of Family Service at 217-352-5100.

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District provides senior citizens with a special card for free bus transportation in Champaign-Urbana and half-price taxi service. Call MTD at 217-384-8188 for more information.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, a program of Family Service, offers retirees in Champaign, Douglas and Piatt counties the opportunity for meaningful service. For more opportunities or for information about the following opportunities, call 217-359-6500 or email at site.rsvp@gmail.com.

AARP Tax Aide Program. Previous tax experience a plus, but not necessary ... all training will be provided, starting in December. The actual tax preparation program begins on Feb. 1, at the new tax program location at Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 S. Prospect Ave., C. Volunteers needed are: Facilitator check in and help clients organize their materials for their tax appointment; and Tax Preparer prepare client's federal and state income taxes. Call now so we can prepare.

Meals on Wheels. Family Service of Champaign County is in need of volunteers to deliver prepared meals to seniors' homes using your own vehicle. Work a minimum of one shift per month; weekly is preferred. Mileage reimbursements is available. (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday).

Meal delivery. CRIS Healthy-Aging Center's Nutrition Department is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to older adults in the Danville area. Volunteer meal deliveries occur on Tuesdays and Fridays and are extremely flexible. Volunteers can choose a time between 9 and 10:30 a.m. Each route takes approximately one hour to deliver. Call Laura at 217-443-2999 or email nutrition@agestrong.org.

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FREEHOLD, NJ Applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the 20th annual Citizen Police Academy, a 12-hour block of instruction designed to give attendees an overview of law enforcement services in Monmouth County.

To be held on six consecutive Thursday sessions from September 7 through October 12 at the Monmouth County Police Academy, the program will offer presentations in:

There also will be an interactive exercise program focusing on a healthy mind and body, K-9 demonstrations, and an equipment display with information on basic first aid certification.

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Tours will be conducted of the Monmouth County Sheriffs Office Public Safety Center and Situational Training and Response Simulator (STARS), the first facility of its kind in the state to offer first responders real-life scenarios through both in-person exercises and a virtual threat simulator.

Citizen Police Academy is a great opportunity for our residents to learn about the responsibilities of law enforcement and how we work together to keep our communities and county safe, said Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden.

Each class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the academy, located at 2000 Kozloski Road, Freehold.

Citizen Police Academy is open to Monmouth County residents age 18 or older who have no criminal record. There is no fee for the course. It is also a prerequisite for becoming a member of the Volunteers in Sheriff's Community Programs (VISCOMP) volunteer program.

Deadline for applying is August 28. Enrollment is limited. For additional information or an application, contact Undersheriff Ted Freeman at 732-431- 6400, ext. 1110, or visit http://www.mcsonj.org, click on Community Outreach, click on Citizen Police Academy and download an application.

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The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly offers a variety of free exercise classes for seniors.

Sit & Be Fit, a total body workout regardless of fitness level, is designed to increase cardio fitness, enhance muscular strength and flexibility, and improve joint stability, balance, coordination, and agility. It is on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Qi Gong (Life Energy Cultivation), an ancient Chinese practice, works to align breath, movement, and awareness during exercise to promote healing and meditation. It meets on Tuesdays at 11:30.

Fit for Life uses handheld weights, resistance bands, and exercise balls for a light cardio program to increases balance and coordination and improve muscular strength and flexibility. Good for all fitness levels. It meets on Wednesdays at 10. Easy Exercise uses light weights and rubber exercise bands to strengthen muscles. It meets on Thursdays at 10:15. Balance & Agility, designed to strengthen muscles and increase balance and stability, is on Fridays at 10:15. For information, call Marlene Ceragno at (201) 569-7900, ext. 439, or email her at mceragno@jccotp.org.

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By Ritchie Starnes

News Editor

Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Norwood spent the summer walking to Nazareth.

Dubbed Norwood to Nazareth, church members logged more than 7,000 miles of the 6,149-mile trek to Jesus homeland over a three-month span. The expedition began the first of May and concluded at the end of July. Since only Jesus possessed the ability to walk on water, as recorded in the Bible, church members were relegated to walk wherever and whenever possible to tally enough miles to equal the distance between Norwood and Nazareth.

I was a pretty skeptical fellah in the beginning. I didnt see how wed ever do that, said David Sutton, a retired Presbyterian minister who along with his wife, Finley, attends Norwoods First Presbyterian Church.

The church launched the undertaking in conjunction with Pastor Julie Hills sabbatical. As Hill underwent a spiritual and physical renewal, church members decided to breathe new life in their spiritualty by improving their human temple. They, too, embarked on a journey of better health by walking, exercising and eating better.

About 50 members of the congregation participated in the health-driven routine.

Everyone recorded every mile they ran or walked. Or, every 30 minutes of physical exercise equated to a mile.

Avid runners notched their miles. Walkers recorded their frequent jaunts at Darrell Almond Park and Piney Point. Golfers noted their time on the links. There was a nature walk at the Pee Dee Wildlife Refuge.

Yoga and pilates enthusiasts exchanged their timed physical exertion into mileage.

One church member recovering from a leg amputation converted her physical therapy into mileage.

Youngsters participated, too. The church had a vacation Bible school splash pool party.

Not all of the health-related initiatives were the byproduct of exercise.

Church members participated in cooking classes, spearheaded by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, aimed at healthier eating.

Although she was abroad, Hill, too, forwarded her exercise mileage toward the cause.

Funded through a grant from the Lilly Foundation, Hill was afforded the renewal opportunity by financial assistance outside the church. The grant also paid the expenses of a supply pastor, David Sutton, during Hills hiatus.

Lilly funded other programs during the period, which prompted the churchs health kick.

The whole congregation has benefitted, Finley Sutton said. In a small church those things are important.

First Presbyterian has about 150 official members, with roughly 60 regularly attending Sunday worship.

Prior to leaving for her sabbatical, Hill delivered a message on the importance of maintaining wellness.

The health of our community is something we need to address and become conscious of, Hill said Tuesday. I personally realized how sedentary I was becoming.

She pointed to the growing problem with diabetes and heart-related illnesses among those living in Stanly County.

While healthy living was part of the churchs objective, more was at stake with the initiative.

It brings people together in fellowship, Hill said. Hopefully, their conversation when they walked was spiritually nurturing.

Finley said thats exactly what happened. The mission served as a form of both fellowship and outreach.

Its been a nice way for us to get to know everyone better, she said. It brought us together for another purpose.

Different events appealed to different participants, which helped forge relationships that might not otherwise have been formed.

The exercises were not void of spiritual rewards. They recited daily prayers and scripture whenever they gathered for activities.

The timing for the venture seemed appropriate during Hills absence.

It brought the congregation together during (Julies) sabbatical something wed celebrate, Finley added.

An official celebration occurs Sunday at the church. Along with celebrating the congregations physical feat, the church will be celebrating Hills return. David Sutton will again provide the sermon.

After the 11 a.m. worship, the congregation will enjoy a catered lunch in the Fellowship Hall, again funded by the Lilly Foundation, followed by a pool party with a DJ at the Edgewater Clubhouse beginning at 1 p.m.

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When we saw how insanely jacked Josh Brolin got to play Cable in the forthcoming Deadpool 2, our sympathy immediately went out to franchise star Ryan Reynolds.

Not only did it seem he would he be out-swoled in his own movie, but he'd also be out-swoled by an actor nearly ten years his senior.

But we'll save our condolences. Reynolds' Hollywood trainer, Don Saladino, just teased Instagram with a shot of Reynolds' Deadpool 2 body (see above), and it makes all those lunks from Baywatch look like Chris Christie lounging on a closed New Jersey beach.

T.J. Miller promised that the Deadpool sequel is going to have more laughs than the original. He left out that it's also going to feature infinitely more abs.

Genetics could be a factor, which is a bummer for the rest of us. In Reynolds' recent Men's Health profile, he came off remarkably chill about his diet and exercise routine.

For one, he's not in the gym at the crack of dawn.

Reynolds has worked with trainer Don Saladino for eight years. "[Don] has programs that I can access online because when I'm shooting, my hours are so erratic.

"I don't want to have to meet somebody at 4 in the morning in a dark gym. I just want to go when I can go." When you plan your travels, plan your workouts as well.

He eats a lot, but doesn't go as far as Wolverine.

Reynolds eats "clean, whole foods" every two or three hours when he's bulking for a role. But he stops short of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine diet, which reportedly involved 6,000 calories, some of which were eaten at 2 a.m.

"Hugh Jackman has a dedication to his craft that I'm afraid I don't share. If I'm up at 2 in the morning, it's because something has gone terribly wrong."

Even if he's blas about his routine, his "eat every two to three hours" tidbit is key to anyone looking to bulk.

Keeping a calm attitude about it and not obsessing also seems to help Reynolds.

That said, much of his success comes from putting in the work withSaladino. From the renowned trainer's Instagram, check out some of his best fitness tricks below.

This guy is an absolute beast.

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Spring Hill Senior Center

The Spring Hill Senior Center, called The Neighbors Place, provides fellowship and a noon meal for a $3 donation each weekday at the Spring Hill Civic Center, 401 N. Madison St. Exercise classes are held Mondays and Fridays.

Contact: Gloria Hicks, site manager (913) 592-3180.

SPRING HILL CHAMBER

The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping improve the communitys business climate.

The chambers office is in the Spring Hill Community Center at 613 S. Race St.

The telephone and fax number is (913) 592-3893. The website is springhillks.org, and the chamber also can be reached by email at chamber@springhillks.org.

Ann Jensen is the executive director and Kim Thompson is the president of the board. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment.

The organization focuses on providing marketing opportunities and educational seminars for businesses. It also provides an informational folder to prospective businesses and welcome packets to new residents.

Each year, the chamber sponsors a forum at which lawmakers discuss actions of the Kansas Legislature. The chamber also arranges a legislative luncheon in Topeka. During election years, the chamber invites candidates to speak at a forum.

Spring Hill Historical Society

Members get together to have fun and fellowship, and a program is featured. People of all ages are invited, including students.

The societys goal is to preserve and honor the history of Spring Hills past through guest speakers, artifact preservations, and discussions on historical music, poetry and letters.

The group usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. during the school year, except in December, at Spring Hill Civic Center, 401 N. Madison St. Meetings are occasionally held in different locations for special programs. A schedule is available at the citys website, http://www.springhillks.com.

SPRING HILL LIBRARY

109 S. Webster St.

Spring Hill, KS 66083

(913) 826-4600

Website:www.jocolibrary.org

Hours:10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 1-8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, closed Fridays and Sundays.

The Spring Hill Library, a branch of the Johnson County Library, has served patrons in the Spring Hill area since 1982.

More than 17,000 books, videos, compact discs and cassettes are available. The library subscribes to a variety of magazines, and current issues of the Miami County Republic, Olathe News, USA Today and Kansas City Star are also available.

The card catalog is computerized and linked to the rest of the Johnson County and Olathe public library systems and Worldwide Libraries for Interlibrary loan. A periodicals index database is full-text and readable on-screen. Those articles also can be printed.

The library offers year-round activities for children. A calendar listing dates and locations of activities throughout the library system is available at all branches. The library offers public access to the Internet on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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By 2035, a third of the Canadian population will be over 60 years old. And Kinesiology PhD student Nrlon Boa Sorte Silva wants to make sure every one of them stays active and engaged in life via exercise.

In a recent study, Boa Sorte Silva showed that mind-motor training an activity that simultaneously engages both cognitive function and movement used in association with regular exercise helped older adults stave off the effects of dementia more than just regular exercise alone. These findings could open the door to new physical activity programs and approaches for older adults.

"When we think of older population's needs, in terms of overall health, it is exercise. But we also need to think of cognition," Boa Sorte Silva explained. "We want to target cognitive health as well as overall health."

Originally, Boa Sorte Silva arrived at Western in 2014 for a three-month research project with Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Kinesiology professor Robert Petrella. He has since been fast-tracked for his PhD in Kinesiology.

In his recent research project, conducted in association with Petrella, Boa Sorte Silva followed two groups taking part in exercise programs: One group focused on exercise alone. A second group focused on exercise combined with mind-motor training, in this case, a square-stepping exercise on a gridded floor mat.

With the mind-motor training, subjects performed stepping patterns that slowly got more complicated. They watched a pattern and then attempted to repeat it.

Boa Sorte Silva recently presented his research at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference this past month in London, England.

The study found the group that combined exercise and mind-motor training showed greater improvement in cognition, global cognitive functioning and memory. As a side benefit, Boa Sorte Silva said group participants were more socially engaged, as the mind-motor training required participants to encourage and help each other out.

"They become more self-aware of the importance of training cognition and mobility," he said.

Petrella agreed. Earlier studies showed that older people who are more socially engaged tend to be more cognitively intact and enjoy life more.

"It's not just about exercise. We know epidemiologically exercise is associated with having better cognitive function. But if you can think about other ways people improve their cognitive ability in the long term such as puzzles and dancing all those things may have an impact," Petrella said.

In certain regions of the brain, mobility and cognitive functions co-exist. If you can make a change to that part of the brain, you could can get dual benefit. "And we're finding that," Petrella said.

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Surgeons to discuss weight loss options

The Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center is offering a series of free seminars, Lose Weight ... Find Health.

The first seminar will beWednesday in the Community Conference Room at Lakeland Medical Suites, 42 N. St. Joseph Ave., Niles.

A second seminar will be Aug. 16 in the Frederick S. Upton Education Center at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, 1234 Napier Ave.

Both seminars will befrom 6:30-8 p.m.

Bariatric surgeons Jill Gorsuch and Michael Schuhknecht will discuss programs available for losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight.

The Weight Loss Center workswith each person to create a customized lifestyle plan, including medical weight loss management through diet or bariatric surgery, nutrition counseling, exercise programs and monthly support groups.

For more information, or to register for the seminar, visit http://www.lakelandweightlosscenter.com or call 687-4673.

Bones in Balance class starts Tuesday

ST. JOSEPH Lakeland Orthopedic Physical Therapy now is enrolling participants for Bones in Balance, a program designed to teach those diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteopenia how to live with these conditions through self-management.

Bones in Balance incorporates education and exercise, and is led by specially trained physical therapists. The program includes tips from a pharmacist, registered dietitian and nurse educator.

Classes are from 9-11:30 a.m. or 5-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Aug. 8-31 at the Center for Outpatient Services, 3900 Hollywood Road.

A physicians order is required to participate.

There is a $25 registration fee to cover the cost of materials. The remaining amount is billable to insurance.

For more info, or to register, call 556-7150.

CPR class offered at Lakeland Health

NILES Lakeland Health will host a free CPR training class from 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday in the meeting room at Lakeland Hospital, Niles, 31 N. St. Joseph Ave.

This course is for anyone 16 or older with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.

Participants will earn a two-year certification for HeartSaver CPR AED from the American Heart Association.

Registration is required by calling 556-2808.

VIPs meeting Thursday afternoon

SOUTH HAVEN The South Haven Area Visually Impaired Persons Support Group and Diabetes Awareness meeting will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Robert Warren Center, 540 Williams St.

Those whohave diabetes, are visually impaired, or who have been recently diagnosed with a sight-threatening disease are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call 637-1418.

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Aleman, 18, came up with the concept for his summer rec class when he was just 13 years old as part of a project for a leadership program. For kids here, our summers are just staying at home while our parents work, he said. My summers were spent watching TV and being lazy because there was nothing else I could do.

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So Aleman decided to create a physical fitness class available to everyone regardless of their age, gender or income. The class is held twice a week for eight weeks every summer at the Perl Mack Community Center in Denver. I definitely would say it's popular with the community here, said Aleman, who has taught about 25 students for the past five years.

I know that the kids really like the class. They always say thank you at the end and that always makes me feel good.

Each hour-long session includes math relays, dodgeball and, of course, running.

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I always make sure we have a running component because I think that's super important, said Aleman, who started running when his godfather showed him how it could increase his endurance for soccer. Running is something I've always enjoyed because it made me feel good about myself. It gave me a time where I could relax, where I didn't have to worry about the stress of school.

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Now the University of Denver freshman, who has completed two marathons, is paying it forward by helping other kids find bliss through their own mind-body connection. My main goal is for them to have fun and get healthy and learn to exercise properly, said Aleman, who plans to continue teaching the program even after he starts college this fall. I don't know what I want to be when I grow up but I do know that I want to get the skills to make sure that Healthy Kids In Action grows.

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