February Events

Can you believe January is almost over already?  Stop by the Wellness Center during the month of February and check out all we have to offer for your health and wellness needs!

• February 2: Safety First Lecture
  Russ Buller will be here to answer your questions on safety and emergency situations.  This free lecture will take place in the Water’s Edge Restaurant at 2pm.
• February 6: Wear Red Day
  Wear Red to HWC on Friday and gain free admission for that day.  We’re wearing red in support of the fight against women’s heart disease.
• February 7: Heritage Tours Travel Show 7pm
  Learn more about Heritage Tours and their travel destinations in the Garden Level Room.  Call to register.  Show is Free and open to the community.
• February 9 & 10: Simple Savory Soups with Chef Tom
  Class will meet at 1:30pm on either day.  Pre-registration is required.  Call to inquire.
• February 10: WellREP Exercise Class begins
  This 12-week exercise program is designed to improve older adults’ physical abilities through a variety of simple exercises.  Class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-8:50am.  Cost is $7 members/ $15 non-members and is open to those ages 55+.  Pre-registration is required and pre-class fitness testing will take place the week before.  Call Shelby for more information.
• February 13 & 16: Extra Family Swims (2-5pm)
• February 13, 20 & 27: Free Fridays
• February 21: Oil Painting Workshop
  Class will meet from 9am-4pm in the Creative Arts Studio.  No experience required and all materials will be provided.  Cost is $30 to participate.  Please sign up at the front desk.
• February 22-28: No Aerobics Classes this week
• February 26: Internet 101 class
  Will meet at 2pm at the Kropf Center on the Hesston College campus.  Cost is $5 to participate.  Please pre-register at the front desk.
• February 28: Red Cross Babysitter Training
  Class is open to those ages 11-15 and will meet from 9am-3:30pm in the Garden Level Room.  Cost is $40 to participate and each participant will need to bring a sack lunch and drink.  Please pre-register by Feb. 20.

Do you need more information about a particular event?  Please email shelbyg@svilla.orgor call the wellness center for more in depth descriptions.   And I’m always open to suggestions for possible classes or events!   Remember – just making your daily life more active may be all you need to jump start your health!

Welcome 2009!

January Events are in full-swing at HWC!

• January 11-17: $2 Day Passes
• January 14: Reflexology Workshop from 1-3pm.  Call to register.
• January 17: Oil Painting Workshop from 9am-4pm. 
• January 19 & 23: Extra Family Swim from 2-5pm
• January 23: Word Processing at 2pm.  Minimum participation required.  Call to register.
• January 24: Yoga Day Class at 9am.  $2 members/$5 non-members.  Call to register.
• January 28: Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation begins.  Class meets at 10am on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Cost is $35 for non-members.  Call to register.
• January 29: Happy Birthday Kansas!  Celebrate by picking up some free travel guides and events listings at thef ront desk!

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for any special event, please call 327-2323 or email shelbyg@svilla.org

Christmas Coffee Tasting Photos

A big thank you to everyone who came over on such short notice for our coffee tasting last Friday!  We enjoyed coffee and goodies as well as great fellowship with our neighbors!  We will be hosting more coffee tastings in the new year, so keep checking your email for the invititation.  Here are a few photos from the event.  Click on the link below to view them.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hesstonwellness/

If you’d like me to email a copy of a certain one, just let me know!   Merry Christmas,  Shelby

December

December is here and I can hardly believe Christmas will be here in less than 2 short weeks!  We have many fun and exciting events taking place at the HWC during the month of December. 

• December 20: Oil Painting Workshop from 9am-4pm.  Cost is $30 and all materials are provided.  Painting will be a winter tree scene.  Sign up at the desk today!
• December 21-27: Bring a Friend Free week at the HWC
• December 23, 24, 26, 27, 29-31: Free Extra Family Swims are from 2-5pm during the week and 11-4:45pm on the weekends.
• December 24: Open 5:30am-1:00pm and morning aerobics classes will be held as usual.  Just My Speed & Donna’s Aerobics will not be held.
• December 25: HWC will be closed.  Have a Merry Christmas!!
• December 28: Fitness BINGO begins.  Play for just $2!  Open to all members.
• December 31: Open regular hours.
• January 1: Open 7am-1pm and no classes will be held.

Remember:  To keep your weight in check over the holidays make sure you continue to exercise!  Even if it’s just 15 minutes here and there.  Try using smaller plates during your meals and taking healthy snacks along with you as you travel.  Most improtant of all, remember to be thankful for all of your blessings and your family and friends!  We hope that 2009 is your best year to date!  Merry Christmas from the HWC Staff!

Upcoming September Events

• September 4 – The Art Club meets from 9:30-11:30am in the Creative Arts Studio on Thursdays every week.  Call 620-327-2323 for more information and a list of supplies.
• September 8 – FREE Reflexology Lecture given by Dwight Roth will take place at 1pm in the Garden Level Room.  Please call 620-327-2323 to sign-up to attend this lecture.
• September 8 – $1 Day Passes
• September 12 – Villa Days Evening with the Arts will begin at 6:30pm with an Art Exhibit on the Garden Level Patio.  Music by Brothers and Sisters as well as homemade ice cream will begin at 7:00pm.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of great fun and fellowship!
• September 13 – Villa Days Free Swim will be from 9am-Noon.  Children under age 8 must be supervised by an adult.  Lifeguard will be on duty. 
• September 20 – Oil Painting workshop will take place from 9am-4pm.  Cost is $30 to participate.   The theme for this workshop will be a Winter Landscape.  Call 620-327-2323 to register for this class.
  

  September 2008 Workshop

For more information on any classes or upcoming events at the Hesston Wellness Center please call 620-327-2323 or email shelbyg@svilla.org