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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
Seniors who attend the
Council on
Aging's Flint Senior Center on Pleasant Street have had the
opportunity to participate in a weekly Healthy Aging education and
support group run by health and wellness coach Elizabeth Martins of
Work Out World. The program
initially ran for six weeks in January, 2009, but was so popular that it
resumed in late February. "This has been a very popular group,"
commented Center Coordinator Susana Ponte. "People really love the
chance to learn in a supportive group setting." she added. Sessions
cover weight loss, fiber intake, dining out and fast food, and exercise.
Participants begin with a
body fat
analysis and then discuss ways of improving their diet. They also
participate in some
chair exercises and get to sample some healthy snacks. Participants
pay $1 per session. For more information about the program, contact
Susana Ponte at
508-324-2712 or Elizabeth Martins
at 508-676-5378. |
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(Top row, left) Alda Faria and Isabel Markland enjoy listening to Liz as she makes recommendations for living a healthy lifestyle. (Top row, right) Jeannette Martin and Ezabell Markland sit in front of the body fat analyzer as they listen to Liz. (Middle row) Liz discusses the importance of fiber in the diet and then leads the group, including Robert Rachel, in some simple chair exercises. (Bottom row, center) Center Director Susana Ponte is flanked by Madeline Texceira and Chris Maroney, participants in the first group in January. (Bottom row, right) Liz offers Rita White a fruit smoothie made from frozen strawberries and protein powder. |
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