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Pgge 2 April 26, 20 0 7 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Seniors open new exercise program By Leslie Mitts Spilyay Tymoo A group of seniors are aim ing to get fit with the help of a new exercise class at the Senior Program. A cco rd in g to C arolyn Harvey, one of the instructors, the classes m eet M onday, W ednesday and Friday from 10:45 until 11:45. Afterwards the seniors enjoy a nutritious meal. They began holding the ex ercise sessions, Harvey said, af ter W ilson Wewa applied for and received a grant. H arvey, W ewa and Jo d i Fickett attended training in Portland to become certified as instructors, and now hold the exercise sessions three times per week. Carolyne McKay has only missed one day during the three weeks of classes. She first started attending because of her doctor’s orders, McKay said. Because she suf fers from a rth ritis and fibromyalgia, her doctor said exercise would help her prob lems. But McKay said she also at- Leslie Mitts/Spilyay Wilson Wewa of the Senior Department leads the group in a recent exercise session. tends the classes for the social aspect. “It’s not only for my health,” McKay said. “It’s also for ca- maraderie.” “Doing it with somebody is easier than alo n e,” M cK ay added. As for the addition of the classes to the com m unity, McKay said, the Senior Program is providing a necessary service. “This is a definite m ust,” McKay said. Plus, McKay added, more seniors should participate in the classes. “They should take advantage of it,” McKay added. So far she has been able to tell a slight difference in her muscles, she said. According to McKay, “I’ve noticed a strengthening in my leg muscles especially.” The classes have had an ad d itio n a l b e n e fit b esid es stren gth en in g her m uscles, McKay said. She added, “I’ve lost a pound since I started, which I’m really proud of.” At most, Harvey said, they’ve had nine people attend a session. “O f course, w e’d like a couple dozen,” Harvey added— and said there is always room for more. For more information, call the Senior Program at 553-3313. v. Please support the businesses you see in the Spilyay Tymoo. 1999 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Extended Cab 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup HD Long Bed V6 4.3 Liter Automatic, 4WD V8 6.0 Liter Automatic 4WD 2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL Sedan 4D 1990 Nissan Pathfinder XE Sport Utility 4D The Annual Healing of Veterans Conference is this Thurs day through Sunday, April 26-29 at the HeHe Longhouse. Traveling time and settling in will be on Thursday starting in the afternoon. There are RV and camping spaces available outside the longhouse. On Friday, April 27, there will be healing sessions, sweat lodge available to men and women, hikes with elders. Lunch is included. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. Friday evening activities begin with an opening ceremony to light the healing fire and to bless the longhouse; followed by introduction of staff, organizers and cooks, and speakers. There will be a celebration of recent birthdays, and intro ductions of families attending. Saturday morning, April 28, breakfast is at 8 a.m. followed by speakers on post-traumatic stress and the veterans, its ef fect on families and friends; dream interpretation; stress and self care; and anger management. At mid-day will be lunch and open microphone for any one wishing to share stories and information; followed in the afternoon by Washing the Hands ritual, run by elders; healing touch and sweat lodge available. Dinner on Saturday is at 6 p.m., followed by evening talk ing circle, stories, flute playing, raffles. Sunday breakfast is at 8 a.m., followed by the closing cer emony and the clean-up of the longhouse and the area around the longhouse. Meeting on range and ag . A UTTLE, SAVE A Veterans healing conference at HeHe Longhouse There is a public meeting regarding reservation range use today, April 26. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and is sched uled to last until 4 p.m. The meeting is being held in the Community Center social hall. Madras Pub and Deli NOW OPEN! 7 days a week _____7 a.m. - 1 a.m.______ All Lottery Games Video Poker! $1.25 Domestic Beers Anytime! V6 3.4 Liter Automatic, FWD 2004 Dodge 1500 Pickup Quad Cab Short Bed V8 4.7 Liter 5 Speed Manual V6 3.0 Liter 5 Speed Manual 4WD 1994 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup Extended Cab Short Bed V8 5.7 Liter Automatic 4WD 2000 SW Hwy 26 Madras, OR 97741 Phone 541-475-2238 Fax 475-6108 www.ggruner.com Se Habla Español $3.00 Appetizers 2-5 p.m. All-U-Can-Eat Salad Bar $4.95 Daily Lunch Specials 475-6044 118 S.W. 5th Street in Madras “Across the street from U.S. Bank”
