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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MAY 31, 2017 9A Adult water fi tness class strengthens body and spirit By Cindy Weeldreyer For The Sentinel F LOW COST Local & Metro Weekday Trips Professional Caring Staff Your Regional Public Transportation Service No elgibility requirements. 541-942-0456 southlanewheels.org un, fi tness and friendship are the bonds shared by participants in Paula Mance’s shallow water aerobics class three mornings a week from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Warren H. Daugherty Aquatics Center. It is one of three adult fi tness classes offered at the pool each week, the other two are in deep wa- ter. Marjie Vaverka teaches the early morning class on Mon- days, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:45-6:30 a.m. and Pam McReynolds teaches the eve- ning deep water class on Mon- days and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. The pool opened in 1956 as a community response to an alarming number of youth drownings in area lakes and rivers. For nearly 70 years, the school district owned facility has taught children to swim, trained championship teams, offered fi tness classes, provided ONE STOP SHOP for all your advertising needs DIGITAL websites • email-blasts search engine optimization PRINT newspaper • magazine • logos business cards • brochures • labels banners • postcards • direct mailers INTERACTIVE social media •internet marketing Cottage Grove Sentinel 116 N. 6th St. • P.O. Box 35 • Cottage Grove, OR (541) 942-3325 • fax (541) 942-3328 www.cgsentinel.com recreational hours for families to spend quality time together and birthed an untold number of special memories and life- long friendships. Nadine Kelley, 57, is a semi-retired bookkeeper and community volunteer who moved to Cottage Grove in 2005. She joined Mance’s class three years ago for fi tness rea- sons. “The class has defi nitely im- proved my health and it also gives me the opportunity to so- cialize while I exercise,” Kel- ley said. “Paula is an excellent instructor and there are differ- ent levels so your workout can be as intensive as you want it to be.” Terry Noah joined the class nine years ago and, like Kel- ley, she was motivated to get in the water early in the morning to accomplish personal fi tness goals. “I come to keep my body moving at this stage of my life. It takes a lot of dedication to get up this early three days a week,” the 67-year-old retired nurse said. “I have this great feeling at the end of each class that I’ve accomplished some- thing good and then I go home and rest.” Kelley and Noah enjoy the camaraderie that is the hallmark of their class. On the last Friday of the month most go out and enjoy breakfast together and so- cialize at a local restaurant. “Coming here I get exercise and a connection with people I probably wouldn’t have met otherwise,” Kelley added. Former City Councilor Pat Patterson has long been a sup- porter of the municipal pool and considers the City of Cottage Grove’s annual contribution to pool operations to be a life-sav- ing investment for all ages. He strongly believes every child should know how to swim. Af- ter more than three decades as a Pacifi c Power lineman, today his 89-year-old body has its challenges. “I’m the pollywog of the class because I joined only three weeks ago,” Patterson said. “I’m here because my daughter and my physical therapist en- couraged me to try it to improve my balance after a back injury – and it is helping me.” As a child, Patterson learned to swim in the ocean in Redon- do Beach, Calif. in the 1930s. He spent much of his life in the water playing water polo, teach- ing Boy Scouts how to swim, and supporting his kids who were high school swimmers. He enjoyed family swims in the same pool that now, in this season of his life, provides him with therapeutic relief for his stiff joints in the morning. “Of all the physical sports such as football, track, basket- ball, even golf, you can still dip your toe in the water and exercise long after you’re un- able to participate in these other sports,” Patterson added. He believes if more trans- portation was available, more seniors could take advantage of the therapeutic benefi ts of the local swimming pool. Mance attended this class off and on for seven years under the direction of her predeces- sor, Mary Williams. Last year, Williams wanted to retire and personally recruited Mance to take over the class because she believed Mance’s 43 years as an occupational therapist would be a great asset to the class partic- ipants. An occupational therapist works with people of all ages, who need specialized assistance to live as independently as pos- sible and to enjoy life to the fullest. “The water adds support that allows a person to move his or her body in less stressful ways,” Mance explained. “I have three instructional goals for each class I tailor to meet the specifi c needs of people in my class: a cardio workout, a gentle aero- Drip Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems in Stock. LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING MATERIALS Open 7 days a week! 7919 N. River Road 541-942-4664 bic workout and exercises that encourage a functional range of motion for joints. This type of exercise is great for folks with soft tissue problems and for those with a sedentary lifestyle, which is common as we age and become less active,” Mance said. Attendance in her class ranges from 7-15 students. The classes are affordable. Adults pay $4.50 and Seniors (62+) pay $3.50 per class. A 30-day fi tness pass can be used for classes and lap swimming. The pass is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. An- nual passes offer greater dis- counts on pool use. The fi rst class is always free. The pool has purchased a new boiler, which now keeps the water tem- perature steady at a comfortable 83-84 degrees. “Since the fi rst class is free, I would love to have more people come and try it,” Mance said. “They will be impressed with how friendly, engaging and in- clusive our group is. They ea- gerly support new people and help newcomers learn the dif- ferent body movements. They are all just terrifi c people to spend an hour with three times a week.” WATER SAFETY DAY The Douglas H. Daugh- erty Aquatic Center will be holding a water safety day on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn valuable water safety lessons and Hands Only CPR. Bring your old life jackets to be fi tted or exchanged with Lane County Sheriff Search and Rescue.Free swim for the whole family! Lorane News Tonight, Wednesday, May 31 is senior recognition night at 7 pm, showcasing their accomplishments and joys the last four years. Come share with them. Next, Thursday, June 1 is the Crow HS Spring concert at 7 pm. Friday, June 2 is the seniors last day. The day begins with the All School Awards at 8:20 am. On Sunday, June 4, join the seniors for their Bacca- laureate at Crow Nazarene Church , near the school, at 6 pm. Graduation for Crow High School seniors is Friday, June 9 at 7 pm in the gym. Everyone is welcomed to wish them well. NOTICE TO CUT OR REMOVE TALL GRASS – HAZARDOUS VEGETATION – COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Notice is hereby given that property owners or persons in control of property are required in the City of Cottage Grove to cut or remove tall grass, hazardous vegetation and combustible materials during the fi re season from June 15 th to November 1 st (CGMC 8.12 Nuisances). Tall grass and hazardous vegetation includes wild blackberry bushes; weeds & grass more than 12 inches tall anywhere on your property including public lands out to the street. Vegetation that is likely to endanger buildings or other property should it catch on fi re must also be cut or removed. During the fi re season inspections will be made and property owners notifi ed that they must cut or remove the hazardous vegetation. Failure to cut or remove the grass or vegetation will result in the City having to abate the problem. The cost of abatement will be charged to the property and if unpaid will become a lien against the property. Property owners are reminded that they must keep hazardous vegetation and tall grass cut less than 12 inches until November 1st. Questions can be answered by the Public Works & Development Department at City Hall, by calling 541-942- 3340 or by email: planning@cottagegrove.org.
