Wa-Rite

The Wa-Rite Club's total loss for the week was 18.5 pounds. Karen Green was the top loser with 2 pounds. As a new member who’s been losing weight for two consecutive weeks since joining Wa-Rite, Green is a good example of what it takes to achieve the weight goal by making the right food choices and exercising.

The club’s member Marina Tesla introduced a guest speaker, Ron Kellett, who has been teaching a beginning exercise class in Clubhouse 6, on Mondays from 9-10 a.m. The first half hour of the class is focused on stretching and breathing; the second half is focused on more advanced movements including Tai Chi and yoga positions with a long stick for balance. Kellett recommends to start slow and be patient with gaining strength, balance, coordination, range of motion and flexibility. The message of the week is: “Exercise is one important step to our vitality.”

The club’s current six-week contest April showers bring May flowers is ending on May 19. Those who decorated their spring bonnets, which adds up in weight losses, will be given first, second and third place monetary awards. It pays to lose.

Wa-Rite meets on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins are from 9-9:45 a.m. The meeting is from 10-11 a.m. The annual membership fee is $10. People must present GRF ID to attend the meeting.

—Judy Chambers