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Larry Orkins, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 10 years ago when he was 48, is unleashing a flurry of punches. He relentlessly backs up his sparring partner, who is catching the blows with padded mitts. When the minute-long mayhem is over, both are breathing heavily. The other Parkinson's pugilists in the class salute his effort by clapping their boxing gloves.

At first blush, boxing and Parkinson's seem like an odd pairing. One is about quickness and strength; the other is a degenerative movement disorder. But increasingly boxing is a big component in the exercise regimens that doctors recommend to treat patients' symptoms, which include halting gait, poor balance and decreased coordination.

Recent studies have documented the role of exercise in fighting Parkinson's, but Larry Orkins alone is proof positive. He began boxing and working out two years ago; he has lost 50 pounds and plans to lose 20 more. His balance and strength have improved so much that he now jogs regularly with the goal of competing in a 5K race this year. His outlook on life has improved as well: "You get out of the house doing this and get to know people. They become good friends. And when I come here I don't feel like people are staring at me while I exercise."

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Sheila Tobin, 67, is another pugilist. She boxes twice a week and also trains at home, at the gym, and takes yoga and Tai Chi classes. Diagnosed in 2012, she started exercising three years ago.

"Last year I broke my arm and couldn't work out for a while, and I really felt like I had Parkinson's," she said. "When I started exercising again, I felt more normal, like my old self."

Sheila and Larry are among six participants in a "Beat Parkinson's Today" class led by Michelle Hespeler, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's 10 years ago at age 40. A physical education teacher at Glastonbury High School, Hespeler developed the exercise program with the help of her personal trainer and now offers classes to more than 170 clients at a dozen locations throughout the state. In addition to boxing drills, her charges perform movement and strength calisthenics. "Let's do 10 more, that was too easy," she is wont to say.

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Like virtually everyone who gets the disease, Hespeler was devastated initially: "The first two months were very traumatic. I thought, oh my God, I am 40 years old and I have this old person's disease, what am I going to do?"

It is an understandable reaction. While Parkinson's progression is slow, it is relentless and there is no cure. Medications can mitigate the symptoms but become less effective over time. Despite extensive research, the cause is unknown but is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Parkinson's is, indeed, more common among older people. About one in 100 people 65 and older have the disease, according to Dr. J. Antonelle de Marcaida of Hartford Healthcare's Chase Movement Disorders Center in Vernon. As the American population ages, Parkinson's is becoming more prevalent there are at least 1 million patients nationwide and some 60,000 new cases diagnosed every year.

Doctors, therapists and hospitals are responding to this demographic reality. The Chase Center, one of the places where Hespeler holds her classes, is just two years old, and the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain opened in 2013. Last year, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital in Hartford introduced an intensive four-week program whose goal is to improve the speech and movement of Parkinson's patients. Rock Steady Boxing offers programs nationwide, including at several locations in Connecticut.

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Exercise is my medicine, says Michelle Hespeler, who teaches classes at the Chase Movement Disorders Center.

Exercise is my medicine, says Michelle Hespeler, who teaches classes at the Chase Movement Disorders Center. (Lauren Schneiderman | Hartford Magazine)

After recovering from the shock of her diagnosis, Michelle Hespeler decided on a course of action: she would fight back with all her might. She vowed to stay strong by working out every day for an hour. It worked out so well that she began to share her regimen with friends and fellow patients in her Parkinson's support group. Then, three years ago, she launched her classes (www.beatpdtoday.com).

"The results I see are amazing, both emotionally and physically," she said. "People are feeling better very quickly, within a week or two. Emotionally they feel better because they are up and out and doing things. A lot of time people just sit there and take this disease and kind of just accept it, especially if they are older."

De Marcaida, who is Hespeler's doctor, said that exercise is doubly important for her patients: "Researchers are finding that exercise actually activates the brain cells that are affected by Parkinson's and makes them healthier. Exercise is not only important for the physical benefits it affords, but also at the level of the neurons themselves."

So far Hespeler is fighting Parkinson's to a draw. Her numbers on motor skills tests have barely budged in 10 years, and, while she takes a low-level medication, she is not yet on Levodopa, the gold standard drug that most patients begin taking at or soon after diagnosis. Watching her work out with her class, exhorting them on to further pain and gain, one would not assume that she is anything but remarkably fit.

"I am a very positive thinker, I am very proactive," she said. "I visualize and meditate, which I think is a really great thing. It's part of my classes. Having the right frame of mind and working at it will keep you healthy."

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GEORGETOWN The Council on Aging is offering more programs for local senior citizens.

The programs will be at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. For more information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Morning card games, cribbage

Card and cribbage games are offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Coffee and snacks will be served.

Weekly exercise programs

The COA offers weekly exercise programs at the senior center. Yoga classes are Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Strength training classes are Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. Tai chi classes are Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. A $3 donation is suggested per class. An indoor walking program at Perley School takes place during the school year. Registration is necessary before participants begin the program.

NEET fundraiser underway

The Northern Essex Elder Transport program, or NEET, is collecting used cell phones as a fundraiser for the volunteer driver elder medical transportation program. By partnering with Cellular Recycler, the National Council on Aging either recycles used cell phones for their metals or refurbishes them for use in developing countries.

Money raised by the local collection will benefit the NEET program, which serves 14 Merrimack Valley communities. Volunteer drivers provide door-to-door transportation for elders to medical appointments. A collection box for used cell phones is at the COA office.

Drivers needed for elder medical transportation

The COA seeks additional volunteer drivers to provide medical transportation to local elders. Through Northern Essex Elder Transport, or NEET, the COA provides local elders with rides to medical appointments. A donation of 43 cents per mile is suggested to help support the program and defray the increased cost of gasoline for volunteer drivers.

However, donations are only suggested and no one will be denied a ride if unable to give a donation. A vital link in maintaining independence and healthy well-being for elders, the NEET program fills the transportation void that often exists in rural communities. For information on becoming a volunteer driver, call the COA office at 978-352-5726.

Blood pressure clinic is July 5

Public health nurse Pam Lara will be available to take blood pressure, heart assessments and to discuss medication information with elders Wednesday, July 5, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Shared medical rides to Boston, Peabody

The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority provides one day per week of shared medical transportation for MVRTA Special Services customers to Lahey Clinic in Peabody and several Boston hospitals. In Georgetown, a van will pick up and drop off clients at their homes on Mondays.

If needing a ride on another day, call the MVRTAs Office of Special Services. At Lahey Clinic, customers should make medical appointments between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The van will depart Lahey Clinic no later than 3:30 p.m. Customers with medical appointments in Boston should make appointments between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The van will depart Boston no later than 3:30 p.m. Boston hospitals include Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Shriners Burn Institute, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Tufts New England Medical Center, Tufts Floating Hospital for Children, Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Childrens Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Joslin Diabetes Center and VA Medical Center in Jamaica Plain.

Rates are $8 cash one-way or $16 cash for round trip. Reservations and applications are necessary. Reservations may be made one to two weeks in advance by calling the Office of Special Services at 978-469-6878 and selecting Option 3. For further information, call the Office of Special Services or the COA at 978-352-5726.

Updates to newsletter mailing list

As the COA updates the newsletter mailing list to comply with new U.S. Postal Service regulations, some addresses have been eliminated from the list. If you no longer receive the COA newsletter and would like to be added back on the mailing list, call the COA at 978-352-5726 to update your contact information.

SHINE office hours July 6

SHINE counselor Jerry Goldberg will be available to answer health insurance questions Thursday, July 6, at 9 a.m. To schedule an appointment, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Mahjong groups meet Mondays, Wednesdays

Mahjong groups meet Mondays at 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Stamp Club meets July 13

The Winthrop Stamp Club will meet Thursday, July 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Knitting Group meets July 13, 27

The new Knitting Group will meet Thursday, July 13, and Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. The group shares skills and patterns while working on individual projects. Some service projects will be planned. Refreshments will be served.

Quilting 101 meets July 11, 25

Instructor Terry Palardy will lead a beginners quilting group starting Tuesday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 25, at 2 p.m. Participants will learn how to use a sewing machine with comfort, how to cut fabric and machine quilt sandwiched layers. All materials will be provided. To register, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Mural project continues July 17

As a gift to the new senior center, the Georgetown Cultural Council has funded a mural project to be planned and coordinated by local artist Mary Paganelli. The painting project will involve local elders. The group will meet again Monday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at the senior center. All skill levels are welcome.

Bocce, ice cream offered July 18

There will be bocce and ice cream Tuesday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the senior center.

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The group of 30 older adults seated in the community room of the Susquehanna View Apartments in Camp Hill last week appeared eagerly poised to begin their fourth in a series of weekly exercise classes with renowned local coach Jesse Swoyer.

This isnt just any old exercise. This is a comfortable, energizing, accessible, invigorating and life-enhancing inclusive class, as Swoyer, of Camp Hill, describes on his website.

Benefits can include increased balance and spatial awareness, a reduction of falls and injury, enhanced muscular coordination and increased blood circulation. It can also reduce muscle tension, improve strength and range of movement, and finally, enhance participants overall sense of wellness and proprioceptive awareness, or body sense.

My goal is to have accessible and inclusive exercise classes and bring it (to) the general community instead of people having to go to a health club to access it, Swoyer said.

Although classes are held at the Susquehanna View complex that houses residents age 62 and older, as well as younger handicapped/disabled individuals, the general public is welcome to participate in the Swoyers sessions. Were trying to get as many individuals as possible, he said.

For 45 minutes, Swoyer, 40, leads the group through a series of cardio and strength exercises using resistance bands, lightweight dumbbells and mini pilates balls, all while remaining seated and taking periodic hydration breaks. Eventually, participants will progress to standing for some of the exercises, Swoyer said.

Swoyer uses a G.H.O.S.T. acronym for his programs that can either mean Greatly Helping Others Strength Train or Grind Hard Or Start Trying. Many of the Susquehanna View participants were his clients at the Center of Independent Living of Central Pennsylvanias Living Well with a Disability fully-accessible fitness center, which he helped to develop and maintain from 2008 until its closure early this year.

After that, Swoyer developed GHOST with a vision of providing in-home, on-site and mobile fitness services to individuals with injuries and disabilities, along with the aging population in general.

Jill Parisi, 53, of Camp Hill, has participated in Swoyers exercise sessions for years and years, she said. This helps with my flexibility and I like the camaraderie here. Everyone gets along good and has a good time. Parisi uses a wheelchair after she became disabled from a car crash 28 years ago.

Bill Phelps, 70, and wife, Esther Phelps, 69, also were Swoyers clients at Center for Independent Living clients and followed him to Susquehanna View. The exercise is good for us, but we also like the socialization, Bill Phelps noted.

Susquehanna View resident Nancy Kennedy, 74, also took part in Swoyers previous classes for five years and said shes glad to continue with him. I love this. I do it because I want to maintain a nice healthy lifestyle, Kennedy said.

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Adina Acevera and other seniors at Brooklyn's Macon Library have teams and tournaments, complete with matching shirts, for Xbox bowling. Ina Jaffe/NPR hide caption

Adina Acevera and other seniors at Brooklyn's Macon Library have teams and tournaments, complete with matching shirts, for Xbox bowling.

For the past three years, 74-year-old Alice Baker has come to the Macon Branch Library in Brooklyn almost every Thursday morning.

That's when the wildly popular Xbox bowling league meets. But Baker also has learned to quilt at the library and says quilting is now a regular part of her life.

The two programs are a small part of efforts in Brooklyn and other cities to expand offerings for older adults at libraries. What appeals to Baker is that she can attend activities for people her own age in a place that welcomes people of every age.

"They have exercise, they have classes for kids. It brings everybody in," says Baker. "You can bring your family with you."

Some of the programs virtual bowling, for instance don't strike people as part of a library's mission. Nick Higgins, director of outreach for the Brooklyn Public Library, sees it differently.

"A good library reflects the needs of its particular community," he says. "Our older adult community is growing rapidly ... They're starting to exhibit some mobility issues. They're looking for opportunities other than movie night, something active and social. And the public library is a perfect space for that to happen."

At Brooklyn's libraries, there are now twice as many Xbox bowling teams for seniors as there were last year.

One can see why at the Macon Branch. With a lot of team spirit on display, a dozen or so people are all wearing matching bowling shirts. They take turns facing a large screen displaying the alley and pins, then go through the motions of bowling as if they had a ball. As each one steps up to the line, the room echoes with shouts of encouragement, cheers for a strike, and groans for a missed spare.

But it's not only about fun and games. Arts courses for older adults have also expanded. And participation is up by more than 50 percent since last year, maybe because of the wide array of options, from watercolor painting to salsa dancing to story-telling.

Poet Dave Johnson is one of the teachers of an 8-week memoir writing class at the Brooklyn Central Library. Ina Jaffe/NPR hide caption

Poet Dave Johnson is one of the teachers of an 8-week memoir writing class at the Brooklyn Central Library.

On a Wednesday morning at the Brooklyn Central Library, the class is memoir writing. Poet and playwright Dave Johnson is one of the teachers.

"As you tell the story, I want you to also use simile and metaphor," says Johnson. "I mean, you might say, yeah, he's a little bit like a porcupine, right?"

None of the people in the class are experienced writers. A few have only recently learned to read and write in one of the library's adult literacy classes. For this day's class, they're supposed to write something about the differences between members of their families.

"Of course you can make it up," says Johnson, laughing. "We're not gonna know the difference."

But 77-year-old Lawrence James a retired New York transit bus mechanic doesn't make anything up.

He reads his work to the class: "My mother very religious, God-fearing, a good provider, but distant like Africa." His oldest brother the "symbol of success," his other brother "a mystery," his step-father "without a spine." He concludes, "Somehow I felt like a visitor there ... many different personalities, but all seeking something, all avoiding something."

The room is silent for a moment when he finishes reading. Then the spell is broken with applause from his classmates.

James says he comes to the library a lot. He says he prefers the mix of people there to what one would traditionally find at a senior center. But he concedes that's probably an unfair image of what senior centers are.

"I have this stereotype in my head," he explains. "Sometimes some centers limit the activities of seniors to like bingo, yoga, and some things that I'm just not interested in."

The memoir class is sponsored by an organization called Lifetime Arts, which develops a variety of arts classes for older adults. Contrary to James' image, Lifetime Arts also works with senior centers. But the organization is best known for its work with more than 80 public libraries in 13 states.

Maura O'Malley is the CEO and co-founder. She says that whether the classes are in writing or painting or choral singing or salsa dancing, all of them are taught by professional artists, and structured to result in a final project or performance.

"And that's the exciting thing about this work," she says. "It's about rebuilding connections as you age and about finding new ways of living and expressing yourself. It's not about entertainment."

It's about the opportunity to write new chapters in life, no matter one's age.

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Actor Morris Chestnut was under pressure to drop weight before filming "The Best Man Holiday" in 2013.

With the help of his trainer Obi Obadike, Chestnut was able to lose more than 30 pounds in 12 weeks.

"It was challenging but to me it's all about what you want...I feel that we control our own destiny to a certain extent," Chestnut told ABC News Mara Schiavocampo on a recent episode of "Motivated."

After his success, Chestnut decided to team up with his trainer Obadike to share their top fitness and nutrition tips. Their new book, "The Cut: Lose up to 10 pounds in 10 Days and Sculpt Your Best Body," features gym and home exercise programs for all fitness levels but there's also a big focus on diet.

"Eighty percent of weight loss is what you put into your body. So if you're doing all the right things and putting in all the right the right nutrients into your body and you're following a sensible workout program, even at home you can lose weight," Obadike said.

The book also hopes to dispel popular fitness myths.

"Abs are made in the kitchen," Chestnut said. "You have control of your body...if you want to change the way you look. Just be disciplined with your diet."

New episodes of "Motivated" are posted every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, ABCNewsPodcasts.com and the ABC News apps.

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Center for Wildlife programs

YORK, Maine Center for Wildlife's 2017 Summer Series: "Get Wise About Wildlife" will run from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, July 7, July 21, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25.

The center is at 385 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. Featuring a variety of family-friendly programming, this summer's series challenges participants to Get Wise About Wildlife. Programs are held twice a month through August and include guided nature walks, bat box and fairy house building and CFW's non-releasable animal ambassadors. Sponsored by the Maine Community Foundation, the summer programs have something for everyone. Visit http://www.thecenterforwildlife.org for program dates and details.

The center's Tuesday Tours at Two! are held from 2 to 3 p.m. through August. Meet the center's educators and ambassadors under its outdoor educational pavilion and learn about the CFWs history and mission, local wildlife and what to look out for this season. Following the presentation, join a tour of the raptor enclosure and the chance to observe a baby bird feeding. Email Katie at fellow@thecenterforwildlife.org to register for an upcoming tour.

Fresh Air host families

Do you remember what the summer was like as a child?Volunteer as a Fresh Air Fund hostfamily and share a fun-filledsummer with a child from a low-income New York City community.To sign up, visit http://www.freshair.org or call (800) 367-0003.For information, call Dawn Hansen at (207) 608-0004.

VFW Post 6977 events

Every Friday night enjoy a $10 full-course dinner at 5:30 p.m. with karaoke by Paul to follow at 6:30 p.m.Breakfast is served from 8 to 11 a.m. every Sunday. The chicken shoot is at 6:45 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month.Prizes include roasted chicken, pork loin, steak, etc.Canteen available. The VFW Post 6977 is at 75 Cape Neddick Road (Route 1A).

Elks chicken shoot

A chicken shoot will be held at the York Elks Lodge every Sunday at 2 p.m. Join for fun, food and prizes. Call (207) 361-1788 for information or to become a member.York Elks 2788 is at1704 Route 1,Cape Neddick.

YAA painting program

Thursday Night Painters runs from6 to 9 p.m., on the first Thursday of the month.There is no instruction, just bring your favorite art project. Members are free; nonmembers welcomed but encouraged to join. Register by calling (207) 363-4049. York Art Association is a nonprofit organization providing opportunities for all ages, backgrounds and interests in the arts for York and surrounding communities. For information, call (207) 363-4049 or email info@yorkartassociation.com.

Fit For Life classes

Fit for Life exercise program classes at First Parish Church have resumed. They include Zumba on Mondays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m.; Yogalates on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. (bring your mat and exercise ball); and Aerobics on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. The class fee is $5 for drop-in; $30 per month for unlimited classes for those over 65, $35 per month for all others. For information, call First Parish church office at (207) 363-3758 or visit http://www.firstparishyork.net.

York Village Quilters weekly meeting

The York Village Quilters meets from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays atFirst Parish Church,180 York St.The group works on charity quilts for York Hospital and Durgin Pines Rehab and Assisted Living Center. All are invited.Bring your sewing machine and necessary supplies. There are rotary cutting mats for your use. All skill levels invited. The group works to make charity quilts or its own projects.For information, email Audrey at audreycarmel@gmail.com.

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PC Soccer Camp and Here For Kids International The annual Park City Soccer Camp is hosting a donation drive, in conjunction with Here For Kids International, collecting (primarily childrens) used soccer cleats, regular shoes, sports clothing and sports equipment for orphans and disadvantaged children of the Dominican Republic and Peru. For the last 10 years, Park City has been a great partner in donating soccer supplies to kids who could never own cleats and other gear, but love soccer. The camp will run from July 10-14 at the North 40 fields. Collections will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon, and again from 2-3 p.m.

Third Annual Cornhole Classic Basin Recreation is hosting the Third Annual Cornhole Classic on Saturday, July 15, at Willow Creek Park. This double-elimination tournament begins at 1 p.m. and goes until the Park City Cornhole Champions are crowned. The cost is $20 per team. Trophies are awarded to the winners. Find a partner, come up with a sweet name and register on http://www.basinrecreation.org. Contact patrick@basinrecreation.org for more information.

Preschool Open Gym at Black Diamond Gymnastics Black Diamond Gymnastics and Sports Center has opened its doors to children ages 1-5 and their parents to beat the summer heat during their Gross Motor development while staying cool in A/C. These open workouts are on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon, and Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. Parents must attend. The fee per child is $10 and you can preregister online at blackdiamondgym.com under the calendar section or by phone at (435) 635-8100.

Skateboard Camp PC Recreation has lined up Park City's best skaters for our Summer Skateboard Camp to teach children the basics and new tricks at the Park City Skate Park. There are eight sessions scheduled throughout the summer on Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The fee per session is $85. For info and to register, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.

Sun of a Beach Doubles Volleyball Tournament Basin Recreation will be hosting the Sun of a Beach Doubles Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, July 15, at Willow Creek Park from 9 a.m. until the champs are crowned. Cost is $30 per team to register and each player will receive a T-Shirt. There is a single Open Division and double-elimination format. We encourage players of all levels to participate. Nets will be set at men's heights. Grab a partner and try to become the King or Queen of the Park City Beach. Trophies for winners.

Basin Recreation Adult Swim Clinics Registration is open to anyone over the age of 15 interested in learning how to swim, improve their stroke technique or become more efficient in the water. This program goes step by step through the basics of body position and the progression of each stroke. Classes will be offered two times a week for four weeks, starting on July 6. This class is unique and the only one of its kind. No matter what level of a swimmer you are, everyone starts with the basics and progresses at the same pace. Cost of this program is $80.00 and is open for registration. Please feel free to email Sydney Bull with any questions at sydney@basinrecreation.org.

Termite Hockey Camp The Park City Ice Arena will host the Termite Hockey Camp from June 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and August 14-18 from 1-4:30 p.m. Each camp is sold separately for girls and boys from the ages of 5-7. Campers must be able to skate forward, backward and stop comfortably in hockey skates. The June Camp will cost $190 and will increase to $210 on June 5. The August Camp will also be $190 and will increase to $210 on July 31. For more information or to register, visit parcityice.org. Contact matt.genther@parkcity.org with questions.

Youth Swim Lesson Registration is open for Session 2 Basin Recreation provides swimming lessons to children of all ages and skill levels. Classes are held as a group and structured by age and ability to accommodate varying skill levels within each age group. Session 2 is open for registration; classes begin Monday, July 10, and conclude on Thursday, July 20. Each session is $65 per participant and classes occur on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for two weeks. Classes run for 30 minutes, so plan for a 30-minute time slot within 3-5 p.m. Please register online or in person and if you have any questions about swim lessons or the level to place your child in, check out the Aquatics page on our website http://www.basinrecreation.org or reach out to our Aquatics Coordinator Sydney Bull at sydney@basinrecreation.org or at (435) 655-0999 ext. 16.

Walk with Ease The PC MARC will offer a session of Walk with Ease, a program developed by the Arthritis Foundation designed to help participants walk safely, with reduced pain, and increased flexibility and strength. Certified instructors will teach on the PC MARC's indoor track, June 27 to August 4, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11 a.m. The session fee is $30. Register at parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.

Basin Recreation Youth Fall Soccer Basin Recreations youth fall soccer program for players as young as 4 years old up to ninth-graders will begin the week of August 21. Cost is $70, but register before July 15 and receive the early-bird discount. Each registrant will receive a complimentary season pass to Real Monarchs games at Rio Tinto Stadium all summer long. Stay tuned for more information regarding our preseason player and coach clinics. This program is dependent on volunteer coaches, so please consider sharing your time and knowledge. We will have a professional coach available this year to assist with practices. Register online at http://www.basinrecreation.org or email patrick@basinrecreation.org with questions.

Dirt Jump Camps PC Recreation's youth and parent/kid dirt jump camps are held throughout the summer beginning June 12 at the Park City Dirt Jump Park. Each session takes place Monday through Thursday and meets at 11 a.m. to noon for youth and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for parent/kid sessions. The fee is $85 per session, and helmets are required. For more details and to register, visit http://www.parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.

U.S. Masters Swimming Workouts Basin Recreation Fieldhouse is excited to announce that it's added U.S. Masters practices to the fitness calendar. The Masters Swimming program will offer a coach on deck who will prepare workouts and provide feedback and instruction. In swimming, Masters simply means 18 and older. The program's intent is that adults swim to stay in shape. Although it's important to have a physical examination before starting any exercise routine, you don't need to be in shape to start Masters swimmingMasters swimming will help you get there. If you have any questions, feel free to email Sydney Bull at sydney@basinrecreation.org.

Summer Swim Lessons Advance your child's swimming ability this summer at the PC MARC. Swim lessons for ages six months to 12 years are offered morning, evening, and weekends. For more info on schedules and to register, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 435-615-5400.

Doubles Volleyball League Coed, all men and all women volleyball teams are welcome to participate in Open Division, 2-on-2 play for those 18-and-over. The self-officiated league consists of round-robin play followed by a double-elimination tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Matches are played on Thursdays from June 15 to August 17 and will go from 6-10 p.m. at the City Park Sand Courts. The fee is $100 per team. Register by June 8 at parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.

Fun Over Fifty Summer Activities Basin Recreations Fun Over Fifty summer calendar is full of activities designed for people over 50. The Hiking Club starts June 9 and meets weekly on Fridays, with hikes ranging from Round Valley to Mount Timpanogos. Rafting, SUP, wakesurf and fly-fishing are some of the other Outdoor Adventures we offer on Wednesdays. Over-the-Hill Mountain Biking meets Thursday mornings all summer long. Yoga, Ballroom Dance and Pickleball are also available. For more information about Basins Fun Over Fifty programs please visit http://www.basinrecreation.org or email Patrick Saucier at patrick@basinrecreation.org.

Summer Tennis Programs at the PC MARC Kids will improve their strokes and skills on the courts with the PC MARC's youth and junior tennis programs this summer for kids of all abilities. Mini Camp is for ages 3 to 7, Tennis Camp is available for 7 to 13 year olds and Tennis Training is for 11 and older. For more info on dates, times and fees, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.

PC MARC Birthday Party Packages Make your birthday an event to remember by having a party at the PC MARC. Two levels of packages are available. Package one includes room rental for 20 guests, and package two includes pizza, decorations and use of the PC MARC facility offerings. Receive a 10 perecent discount when adding on offerings from Kim's Cold-Blooded Creatures, Backyard Parties, and The Paint Mixer. For more info on booking a party, call 615-5400 or visit parkcityrecreation.org.

Trailside Disc Golf Course Basin Recreations Trailside Disc Golf Course is the only free year-round disc golf course in the area. Come check out the latest addition to Trailside Park and enjoy a fun round of disc golf while soaking up the great views and exercise. Whether youre new to the sport or an old vet chasing that first ace, this nine-hole course has something for everyone. No discs, no problem. Stop into our Admin Offices at the base of the park and borrow some. Visit http://www.basinrecreation.org for more information or follow us on Facebook @trailsidediscgolfcourse.

Skating Academy, Basic Hockey Skating and Learn to Play Hockey The Park City Ice Arena is offering basic camps for skating and hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. There will be early-summer dates (July 5, 10, 12, 17, and 19) and late-summer dates (July 26 and 31, Aug. 2, 7 and 9) for the camps. For more information or to register, visit parcityice.org. Contact matt.genther@parkcity.org with questions.

Youth & Adult Karate The PC MARC is offering sessions of Youth and Adult Karate from May 30 to June 29. It's a great way to improve fitness, confidence and focus. Adult sessions are for those 14 and over and take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Youth sessions are available for ages 4 and older, class schedules vary. For pricing, schedules and to register, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.

Wasatch Ladies Golf Association Play golf with a fun bunch of ladies every Tuesday morning May through September. Annual fee is $30, plus green fees. Most play is at Wasatch Golf Course and occasionally at Soldier Hollow. Traditional tournaments and some fun handicapped, games as well. Golfers of all ability levels welcome, as well as new members. This is an 18-hole league. To sign up, send a message to wasatchwomensgolf@gmail.com.

Free Lunchtime Learning at the PC MARC Find out how Eastern Medicine can perfect your digestion at this month's Free Lunchtime Learning at the PC MARC. Maile McKain will offer ten tips to keep digestion from slowing you down. Join her on Wednesday, May 10 at noon. For more info, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.

PC Recreation Summer Program Registration The new edition of Play Magazine, Park City Recreation's digital resource for youth and adult recreation offerings is now available online. Registration for all summer programs opens on April 1. Some programs fill up quickly, so be sure to view the magazine online to have your selections ready for registration day. To view Play Magazine and register, visit parkcityrecreation.org.

Youth Scholarships Park City Recreation offers scholarships for youth recreation programs. Qualifying applicants can receive at least 50 percent off program fees. The upcoming spring/summer season has something for every age group; soccer, tennis, swimming, camps, skate, dirt jump and more. You can find fee reduction applications at PCSD schools, the PC MARC or online at http://www.parkcityrecreation.org.

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The Butte YMCA, 2975 Washoe St., will be closed on July 4. We hope you enjoy this day with family and friends.

Mark your calendar, Saturday, August 19, for Healthy Community Day at the YMCA. This event is jam-packed with activities for the whole family including: Adult Sprint Course Triathlon, Kids Triathlon, 5K run, Color Fun Run, BBQ, group exercise demo classes, bounce house, and more! Register for all fall youth programs including soccer, flag football, After School and Pre-School.

Summer Rock Climbing at The Peak, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 5+. Free for YMCA Members. Non-Members, $20 for kids, $25 for adults. No climbing June 19 through July 1 and July 10 through July 15.

Open Swim every day with slides and fun! Check the family pool schedule for specific hours on our website at http://www.butteymca.org

We only have a few spots left for the month of July at our Summer Day Camp. Give your child an amazing summer full of field trips and fun! Register now.

3rd Annual 3 on 3 Outdoor Summer Classic Basketball Tournament, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 1-2, 2017 at Whittier Elementary. Registration Deadline is July 28. Age Divisions (grade entering in fall): Pre-K through 8th grade. Each participant will get a T-shirt and awards to the winners of each division. FEE: $80 a team.

Active Teens, which is all students in 6 through 8 grade, keep moving and keep fit all summer long with your free membership at the Y.

Class Change: With our Swim Club is growing, Water Aerobics class is now Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for the remainder of the summer.

Bring your fish to the Y and join the Riptide Swim Club this summer. Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Pre-Club swims Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

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At the YMCA: Rock climbing program for kids, adults - Montana Standard

Here is a startling statistic: About 50 percent of those beginning an exercise program will quit within six months. This isnt surprising, because if you are like me, motivation to keep going is tough. There are days where all I want to do is park my backside on the couch, watch a bunch of movies and eat a bag of Boom Chicka Pop. (If you dont know what Boom Chicka Pop is, it is a sweet and salty kettle corn that will take you to your happy place.)

One of the most influential factors when beginning an exercise program is whether or not you see yourself capable of doing exercise or eating differently. The more capable you see yourself, the more likely you will start a program. For example, if you see yourself having the ability to attend an exercise class, you are more likely to take that first step to give it a go.

The opposite holds true if someone does not see themselves as being able to. When you add a qualified instructor to guide you, the odds that you will continue as well as exploring other fitness avenues will increase.

The next step in your motivating yourself to continue your program is what is called your self-efficacy, which is the belief that you will succeed in certain situations or tasks.

This is where having a professional, such as a personal trainer, dietician or health coach, encouraging you is worth the investment. A professional will design exercise and nutrition programs that will not only fit your needs, but allow you the successes to achieve your desired results. They also understand and recognize how quickly you will be able to move forward.

For example, in the first four to five weeks of a new program, nutrition is often the most difficult aspect to grasp. Thus when discussing nutrition, your successes will be celebrated and they will help you with small adjustments to continue moving forward.

Your self-efficacy, and in turn, your success in a fitness program, is dependent upon how you set your goals. Setting goals, however, can be difficult. You may want to lose weight or get stronger. How do you measure such goals? You have to be SMART.

SMART is an acronym for goal setting, Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely, that provides guidelines to take what can be an elusive task to a manageable level.

When goals are set in such a manner, you succeed and in turn enhance your self-efficacy and consequently increasing your motivation, creating a cycle that cant be beat. If you are having trouble setting your SMART goals, this is another excellent reason to hire a professional whose job is to help you succeed.

The next big motivator to continue a fitness program is support and social interaction. Regardless of the task at hand, when you have support from family, friends and professionals, your desire to succeed will increase. Those supporting you should be your biggest fans and be with you every step of the way. You can also find support in group classes or training with a partner.

When you dont believe you have the above-mentioned characteristics, a plethora of excuses can take center stage and hold you back. Excuses such as not enough time, cant afford it, too tired, body aches, etc., are red flags that you may need the help of a trainer or health coach to help you find those deeply hidden motivating factors. These are your intrinsic motivators.

Extrinsic motivation is an external form of motivation, whereas intrinsic is an internal motivation. For example, losing weight to look good at your class reunion or wedding are extrinsic motivators verses improving your overall health and the desire to live a long life are intrinsic motivators.

The problem with extrinsic motivators is they are often short-lived, i.e. the class reunion, and are reliant upon others acceptance, none of which are long term. Intrinsic motivation, on the other hand, usually leads to permanent behavioral changes the changes that will lead to that long, healthy life.

Whether you are just starting a fitness program or have been rolling for some time, to avoid being in the 50 percent that quit, your motivation must be originating from the right places. By the way, an occasional bag of Boom Chicka Pop wont be your downfall. Every now and then, we just need to go to our happy place.

Sherrie Hebert is a certified Personal Trainer and Pilates mat and equipment Instructor. She teaches and trains at Golds Gym of Pocatello and owns Performance Pilates & Personal Training. Contact her at 208-478-2433 or sherriehebert@gmail.com for all your fitness needs. Be sure to visit her Facebook page, PerformancePilatesAndPT.

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THURSDAY, June 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Call it a step in the right direction: More and more Americans are trying to walk their way to better health.

The number of adults who took up walking for exercise or as a way to get from place to place increased significantly between 2005 and 2015, federal health officials reported Thursday.

During that time, the percentage of women who walk increased from 57 percent to 65 percent. Among men, the percentage increased from 54 percent to 63 percent, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"People who are physically active have a lower risk of many chronic diseases -- like heart disease, stroke and depression -- and it supports the healthy aging process for older adults," said study lead author Emily Ussery, a CDC epidemiologist.

On the downside, although more people are walking, the increase among men has stalled a bit in recent years, Ussery said.

And about one-third of adults said "they didn't walk for at least 10 minutes a day," she said. "There is still some work to be done to increase walking."

It's not clear why more people are walking, although it could be that messages promoting the benefits of exercise are getting through, Ussery said.

"It's an easy activity to do. It doesn't require a lot of special skills or equipment," she said.

It's also not known why more women than men have started walking. Maybe walking appeals more to women than men, Ussery said.

Regardless, people should engage in moderate exercise for at least two and a half hours a week, and walking fits right in, she added.

Communities can help get people walking by making streets safer and promoting walking programs. "People need access to convenient and safe places to walk," she said.

As with other matters of health, there are racial, ethnic and socioeconomic disparities that exist between the people most likely to start walking and those who don't, Ussery said.

Blacks and Hispanics walk less than whites, and less educated and poorer people tend to walk less than more educated and richer folks, she said.

The report was published June 30 in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Dr. David Katz is president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He said the CDC finding that "walking rates have trended up over recent years suggests the message is getting out, but progress is slow, and disparities are large and persistent."

The people most in need of walking for health reasons are least likely to do it because of the usual social factors -- education, economics and environment, he said.

"Affluent city-dwellers can rely on walking to get them many of the places they need to go. Not so for residents of many rural and suburban neighborhoods," said Katz, who also directs the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Derby, Conn.

"There are some encouraging signs here," he added, "but much work is clearly needed to create the level playing field of opportunity for health."

Samantha Heller, a senior clinical nutritionist and exercise physiologist at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, said walking is a good way to start an exercise program -- it only takes a pair of shoes and the desire.

"Walking is free, we already know how to do it and it can be done virtually anywhere," she said.

Heller said walking regularly has been associated with decreased belly fat and better management of weight, blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. It also can lead to a healthier heart, muscles, bones and joints, improved sleep and mood. And it can cut the risk of some cancers, and boost creativity, brain power and immunity, she added.

Heller recommends making walking a regular part of your day. "You must schedule time to be physically active every day," she said.

Make an appointment with yourself, set aside specific times and days for walking or other physical activity, she suggested.

"There are many ways to get moving, including enlisting a partner, joining a walking group, going hiking, and taking a historical walking tour. There is no time like the present to get off the couch and out the door," Heller said.

The data in the new report came from U.S. adults who took part in the National Health Interview Survey from 2005 to 2015.

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