MIND&BODY Know Thy Health By Lynda Hadley Muscles are for moving. Did you know that if you don’t move; or if you become sedentary; your muscles will begin to waste away? Not only that, but your muscles will shorten as well, reducing your flexibility and strength. Have you ever danced the night away only to get up the next morning feeling stiff and sore? The next time you’re out at one of our many dances, you might decide it’s best to watch from the comfort of your seat. It seems like an obvious conclusion, but that is a mistake. Your body is really telling you that your muscles are weak and lack conditioning. It’s a sign that you may not be doing enough physical activity to maintain good muscle tone and flexibility. Other issues can contribute to sore and stiff muscles like a poor diet, circulation issues, lack of flexibility, etc. But movement is what your body needs to stay moving …“a body in motion stays in motion”. Movement is important for: Better Circulation: Your heart pumps blood to the body; but muscle movement is needed to efficiently return blood back to the heart for cleaning and recirculating. Heart Health: Your heart is a muscle that never gets a day off. SUMMER SIGN LANGUAGE Relaxed format for beginners — Tuesdays in the Clubhouse Card Room from 12:45 to 1:45 pm and Thursdays in the Clubhouse Craft Room from 6:30 to 7:30 pm until August 31. AMATEUR RADIO L ICENSE CLASS The Lake Ashton Amateur Radio Association is trying to judge if residents are interested in a Technician licensing class September 5, 12, and 19 at the HFC Poker Room. After completion, the Lake Wales Repeater Association has test sessions for all levels of license the first Saturday of the month at the Winter Haven Red Cross building. If interested, send your name, phone number and email address to DBishop1867@gmail.com. We are also offering to assist anyone wishing to upgrade to a General Class license, so if you would like this type of assistance please let us know and we will get you together with an Elmer (Ham Tutor) who is willing to assist you by emailing a note to the above address. We may also do that for people wishing to get a Technician license if there are not enough people interested to hold a full class. It only gets stronger with movement; especially the kind that increase your breathing rate. Brain Health: Your brain benefits from increased circulation and will reward you with clearer thinking, better memory recall and stress reduction. There are so many benefits of being more active. And with so many choices here at Lake Ashton; what are you waiting for? Start slow by walking after dinner; you’ll notice better digestion and sleep. Then challenge yourself more by attending one of the many classes and clubs offered here; like line dancing, exercise class, gentle yoga, water volleyball, etc. Challenge your body to not only move more, but move differently. Your heart will thank you! 32 SUMMER LINE DANCING CLASS Instructor: Lorrie Shearin Class will be held every Thursday at the HFC through September 28. 1 pm Beginners: Everyone is welcome, no experience needed. Dances will be easy and fun, dances used at River Ranch will be taught. 2 pm Improvers: Dances will have tags, restarts, turns, and maybe faster. Some experience may help, but everyone can try and learn new dances that may seem more advanced. Sometimes they are easier than they look. Note: Wear shoes you can dance in! No flip flops or Crocs. FINANCIAL BOOT CAMP Next Class: August 28 at 10:30 am in the Clubhouse Cinema Topic: “How can I protect what I have? Do I have enough to last my lifetime?” Sign up online or at the Clubhouse Activities Office.
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