Enjoy Some ME Time with Parent's Night Out

Holiday Swim Lessons Begin November 11

Volunteers Needed for Spooktacular

Ghosts, goblins, witches, vampires, monsters, and a variety of other spooks are needed to help make this year's Spooktacular a success.

 
In the morning of the 31st, we need help setting up the event and decorating several areas of the Center. Some lifting will be required. Also in the morning, drop off cakes, cookies, brownies, and any dessert items.

 
Beginning at 4:00, we need help running the carnival games; monitoring the inflatables; selling game tickets; and redeeming game tickets.

 
If you are willing to help with any of these activities, please contact cmcintyre@pearcecc.com. 

Become a R.I.P.P.E.D. Certified Instructor at Pearce

Pearce Community Center will host R.I.P.P.E.D. Instructor Training on Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This training will equip participates with everything they need to successfully teach R.I.P.P.E.D. Training includes:

• CEC’s for ACE, AFAA, NASM, or BCRPA
• R.I.P.P.E.D. instructor training manual, instructional DVD, music soundtrack CD, and choreography booklet
• Free access to R.I.P.P.E.D. diet and nutrition tools
• R.I.P.P.E.D. Certification of Completion to teach anywhere for 2 years
• Discounted R.I.P.P.E.D. apparel and merchandise at the training

Register now at www.rippedplanet.com to take advantage of early registration discounts that end November 3. Early fee is $229; $279 from November 4 to November 14; and $309 to register at the door.

For more information on this training, watch this video at http://youtu.be/KNIiH6GA2PA or contact Beth LaVallee at (877) 210-3484. 

New Seated Fitness Classes Begin in October

Beginning Thursday, October 23, two new seated group exercise classes will be offered in the Group Exercise Studio on the second floor.

First, Zumba Gold Toning will be offered from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. This class includes the same fun moves and music as a regular Zumba class but in a seated position.

From 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., Silver Sneakers Yoga will be taught. Also from a seated position, participants will practice slow, calming stretches to improve flexibility and range of motion. 

Halloween Already?

No, these are not Halloween costumes, just football fans and good friends, despite the ongoing rivalry. 

The football rivalry between Pearce members Jim Fehland (left) and Joe Raguz (right) continues.

What's Old is New Again

Isn't it funny how some old favorites stand the test of time? Take a look at 1958. The Chevy Impala was introduced, still one of the most popular cars in America. Sweet n' Low artificial sweetener became available. Although it has some competition, many people still use the "pink" sweetener. And the Hula Hoop became all the rage. 

Wait, didn't that one die out? Nope. Hula Hoops are now part of a national fitness trend. The American Council On Exercise reported this new fitness craze burns 420 calories per hour - similar to that of boot-camp class, step aerobics and cardio kickboxing. Read the study here. 
 

Rocking movements forward and backward shift your weight, releasing the tension in the muscles surrounding the lower part of the back and realigning them with the rest of the spine, improving blood flow to the spine and total flexibility.

We've added a beginner Hula Hoop class to our group exercise schedule. Join us each Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. to try this fun trend.