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Florida Retirement Communities & Wellness at Lake Ashton
Florida Retirement Communities and wellness at Lake Ashton. Hold on to your hats. We have so many wellness activities going on during February and March we may just have to sleep over at the Health and Fitness Center! First, the Health and Fitness Center Grand Opening Celebration will be held February 12,13,14, and 15. You will find a special insert in this newsletter listing activities, days and times. All activities are free and depending on your level of attendance, you may qualify for give aways and prizes! Some activities require signing up (these are clearly indicated on the insert) and others are drop by or “first come first served” in the case of smoothies and KC’s Big Dipper Ice Cream Custard! Please plan to join in as much as you can! The 2nd annual Health Extravaganza will be held on March 4th from 8:00-12:00. Last year’s Health Fair was a big success and we are hoping this year’s will continue the tradition! Complete information regarding vendors and services will soon be available. Because the Extravaganza will be held early in the month, we wanted to distribute information now about screenings that are available prior to the event or that needs early registration.
CRF Communities welcomes Lifeline Mobile Screening to Their Florida Retirement Communities
We have added the services of Lifeline Mobile Screening Company to the Health Fair this year at this best of Florida Retirement Communities. Lifeline offers ultrasound screenings of the carotid arteries, peripheral arteries, abdominal aorta, and will offer an EKG strip to detect rhythm abnormalities. Information including cost (tests are not covered by Medicare or private insurance) and instructions for sign ups are included in this newsletter. Massage at Florida Retirement Communities and Lake Ashton- anyone who has experienced a massage by any of the massage therapists practicing at Lake Ashton will attest to the physical and emotional benefits. The three therapists are Paulette Edmonds (863-412-1789), Kasia Wood (863-206-3791), and Kim Zimmerman (863-221-3702). All meet the requirements for licensing in the state of Florida and bring years of experience with them to share with you. To make an appointment please call the therapist directly. Enjoy! Attention all tennis players: If you have not already contacted Don Connors (863-307-7445) to sign up for the tennis challenge with Four Lakes please do so now! The event will take place March 28th and 29th. And, in case of rain or water on the courts for any reason, the new squeegee is on the HFC courts and ready to go. MORE SPECIAL EVENTS IN FEBRUARY…The next Improving Your Golf Game With Strength and Cardio Fitness will be held Monday February 11th from 3-4:30 at the HFC Community Room. A member of the wellness staff gives the fitness portion of this presentation and Mat from the pro shop participates by applying fitness principles to improve your golf game. Sign up sheets are available at either activities desk.
What Women and Men at Florida Retirement Communities Need to Know About Cardiovascular Risk
February is Women’s Heart awareness month. After the age of 50, more women die of heart attack than any other cause. The American Heart Association recommends assessing your waist measurement, which is an indicator of potential risk for heart disease. In women the measurement should be no more than 35” and men 40”. The measurement indicates a high level of fat hence the risk. Get out that tape measure! Conversations on Diabetes- our own Lake Ashton resident Kathy Trahan RN and a Certified Diabetic Educator will be offering another class on managing your diabetes. The next class begins Feb. 22nd. Watch for more info. More YOGA! Note on the wellness calendar two additional YOGA classes in February.
When searching for Florida Retirement Communities don’t forget that Lake Ashton ‘s wellness program is second to none.
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