Beginner Hip Hop Class at Pearce

James' Beginner Hip Hop class demonstration at Mr. Chillicothe Contest June 12, 2015

Pearce Community Center Hosts 25th Anniversary Celebration With 5K Run and Family Fun

Pearce Community Center is hosting Hardee’s Run For the Health of It and Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 11^th as part of its 25^th-anniversary celebration.

Run For the Health of It is an annual 5K run and 2 mile walk. The 5K course has been certified by USA Track and Field. The race begins at 7:00 a.m. with registration and check in available from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m.

The 5K race course and 2-mile walk will begin and end at Pearce Community Center. It will take participants through the paved, flat streets of Chillicothe. Water will be provided throughout the course.

Refreshments, snacks, and the awards ceremony will take place in the banquet room immediately after the race.

Register by June 27 to guarantee a premium dry wick race t-shirt and pay only $20 for ages 13 and younger and $25 for ages 14 and older. The entry fee to walk is $10. After June 27, fees increase and t-shirts are not available.

Packet pickup will be available Thursday, July 9 from noon to 5:00 p.m., and again on Friday, July 10 from noon to 8:00 p.m. for everyone who has registered by July 8.

Entry forms are available online at www.signmeup.com, at Pearce Community Center, and online at www.pearcecc.com.

Family Fun Day will kick off at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast in the community room followed by a kid’s fun run at 10:00 a.m. led by costumed character Zorro, the masked avenger. Kids will run 600 meters around Pearce beginning and ending at the front of the building. Registration is not required; however, parents must sign a consent form. All participants will receive a ribbon, and the top three finishers will win tickets to Town Theater.

A rock climbing wall and five inflatables including an obstacle course, bounce house, giant slide, cannonball air blaster, and monster trikes will be part of the fun. A hot dog lunch, ice cream, music, and bingo will also be featured. 

Run For The Health of It, Stay For the Fun of It

Pearce Community Center is hosting Hardee’s Run For the Health of It and Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 11^th as part of its 25^th-anniversary celebration.

Run For the Health of It is an annual 5K run and 2-mile walk. The 5K course has been certified by USA Track and Field. The race begins at 7:00 a.m. with registration and check in available from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m.

The 5K race course and 2-mile walk will begin and end at Pearce Community Center. It will take participants through the paved, flat streets of Chillicothe. Water will be provided throughout the course.

Refreshments, snacks, and the awards ceremony will take place in the banquet room immediately after the race.

Register by June 27 to guarantee a premium dry wick race t-shirt and pay only $20 for ages 13 and younger and $25 and for ages 14 and older. The entry fee to walk is $10. After June 27, fees increase and t-shirts are not available.

Packet pickup will be available Thursday, July 9 from noon to 5:00 p.m., and again on Friday, July 10 from noon to 8:00 p.m. for everyone who has registered by July 8.

Entry forms are available online at www.signmeup.com, at Pearce Community Center, and online at www.pearcecc.com.

Family Fun Day will kick off at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast in the community room followed by a kid’s fun run led by costumed character Zorro, the masked avenger.

A rock climbing wall and five inflatables including an obstacle course, bounce house, giant slide, cannonball air blaster, and monster trikes will be part of the fun. A hot dog lunch, ice cream, music, and bingo will also be featured. 

Group Swim Lesson Registration Opens

Pearce Community Center will offer group swim lessons this summer to children ages six months and older. The second four-week session begins July 7.

Lessons are available for three age groups. Parent/child lessons for children age six months to 35 months meet each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:55-10:25 a.m. and 5:25-5:55 p.m. Lessons for preschoolers ages three and four years meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:35-11:05 a.m. and 4:50-5:20 p.m. Lessons for children five years and older meet on Tuesday or Thursday from 9:15-9:45 a.m., 9:55-10:25 a.m. and 10:35-11:05 a.m. Evening lessons are also available for this age group at 4:15-4:45 p.m., 4:50-5:20 p.m., and 5:25-5:55 p.m. Open registration begins May 11.

The cost of the class is $33.75 for Foundation members; $45 for members; and $65 for non-members. Register for swim lessons at Pearce. 

Little Red and the Hoods to be Performed at Pearce

Community Children’s Theater will perform Little Red and the Hoods at Pearce Community Center on Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m.

The delightful tale of Little Red Riding Hood is told with modern lessons for today’s children including not judging people by their looks, how to protect themselves from strangers and the importance of reading.  With plenty of participation, this show is both fun and educational at the same time.

The public is invited to enjoy the show. Admission is $2. Reservations are not required. 

June Member of the Month

Our June Member of the Month is 74-year-young Bill Stoops.

Bill has been an active Pearce member for more than 8 years. He serves on the Building Committee and volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program. He also spends time in the Selectorized equipment area and on the walking track.

Retired from the United States Air Force and Taylor University where he served as the Physical Plant Director, Bill is sure his wife benefits most from his involvement with Pearce because it gets him out of the house.  He also is a trustee for his church, Mossville United Methodist; a volunteer driver for Chillicothe Township senior transportation, and membership chairman for the Chillicothe Lion’s Club.

But when he does go home, he loves to spend time with his kids and grandchildren, jet ski, and enjoy life on the Illinois river. 

Nutrition Plays a Vital Role in Your Workout

By Megan Rupiper, MS, Certified Personal Trainer

Nutrition plays a vital role in a person's everyday life; it provides your body with the energy needed to perform the daily tasks that are asked of it. When you exercise, the role of nutrition is even more important in providing the body with proper fuel and energy.

Proper nutrition for your workout begins before you arrive at the gym. Approximately two hours before your workout you should hydrate the body, consuming at least two cups of water. Along with water, you should fuel your body with a small meal, complete with carbohydrates that are low in fiber, lean protein, and low in fat. A snack idea could be as simple as a piece of toast with some nut butter and a piece of fruit or a glass of skim milk. If participating in aerobic endurance activities such as running or cycling, you should consume simple carbohydrates 30 minutes before your activity, such as a piece of fruit. 

The foods you consume should be familiar to you, well tolerated and ones you enjoy. Trying new foods before a workout may not agree with your body. If you have any adverse effects during your workout, try something different the next time. 

During your workout, it is important to stay hydrated. The type and duration of activity will determine how much and what type of fluid to consume. If participating in a vigorous aerobic activity outdoors in hot, humid conditions for longer than one hour, an electrolyte beverage, whether store bought or homemade, will help your body stay hydrated.  Aside from this scenario, an electrolyte beverage is not necessary. 

Drinking plain water will be enough to keep the body hydrated. Drink approximately six to eight ounces of water every 15 minutes during your workout. 

If participating in an aerobic endurance activity for longer than 90 minutes, refuel during the activity. Waiting until you have reached 90 minutes is not ideal. Refueling earlier will ensure nutrients are digested and available for energy as you reach longer durations.  Simple carbohydrates and electrolytes are necessary nutrients when exercising for long periods. Carbohydrates and electrolytes are common ingredients found in endurance supplements such as sports gels.

After your workout, there are several parts of your nutrition to consider. Fluid replacement is a must. You should replenish your body with at least two cups of fluid for every one pound of body weight loss. If you sweat a lot during a workout, weigh yourself pre and post-workout to make sure you are getting adequate fluids back in your body.

Another important nutrient to replace after your workout is carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are your body's first energy source utilized in a workout and should be the primary nutrition focus after a workout. A 3:1 or 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates-to-protein is what you should aim for post-workout. Research has indicated this ratio to be most effective in replacing stored carbohydrates utilized during your workout and should be ingested 20 minutes post-workout when the body is most open to restoring lost carbs. It also reduces post-workout fatigue and supports rebuilding muscle tissue. 

Going straight for protein replacement post-workout can be counterproductive in the process of muscle development. Consume your high protein snack or shake 20 to 40 minutes after your post-workout intake. Chocolate milk is a great post-workout beverage. It provides the perfect 3:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein ratio (24 grams of carbohydrates to 8 grams of protein).  Pearce offers a single serving of chocolate milk at the front desk that you can enjoy on your ride home to ensure you hit your 20-minute window of replacement.  

When it is time for your protein replacement, more is not better. Your body only needs an additional 10 to 20 grams of protein after your first post-workout snack or drink. Many whey protein supplements exceed those protein requirements. Check your supplement labels to ensure you are not over-consuming protein. Your body can only digest roughly 20 grams of protein at one time. What is not digested is eventually filtered through your kidneys and becomes very expensive urine.

Proper nutrition for your workout takes some planning and experimenting. No two people are the same when it comes to what foods work for them for a pre-workout meal, during exercise snack or post-workout meal.  Do some research online for some snack and meal options that fit the above guidelines and begin experimenting for your own workout. If participating in a competition, make sure you do not experiment with new foods the day of the event. 

Free Adult Tap Classes This Summer

Free tap class for adults 16 and over will be offered at Pearce Community Center this summer. The class will meet from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday June 17, July 15, and August 12. Tap shoes are required.

For more information on the adult tap dance classes, or to learn how to become a member at Pearce Community Center, call (309) 274-4209 or visit www.pearcecc.com.