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o" _-- ---- re a mw "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, May 20, 1992 - 15 Nursing Home residents versus hospital patients in Fitweek Challenge '92 Residents of the Community Nursing Home and chronic care patients of the Community Me- morial Hospital will be lacing up their sneakers in a bid to "out-fit" their counterparts on Sneaker Day Friday, May 22. A challenge has been issued by the hospital against the nurs- ing home to see who will have the highest percentage of par- ticipation in a 15-minute gentle gymon thatday. Gentle gym 1s a form of easy exercise techniques that is both mildly. physical and therapeu- tic. The hospital team, coached by members of the physiothera- py department and volunteers, will be involved in armchair ex- ercises for the entire body and a game of basketball. The team, which changes with admissions and discharg- es, gets together up to three times a week and is part of the hospital's HELP (Healthy Envi- ronment for Long-Term Pa- tients) program. The intention of HELP is to maintain and improve the level of activity and self-dignity of the hospital'slong-term patients. At the nursing home, resi- dents participate in a 15- minute gentle gym every Mon- day to Friday. Seated in a circle, partici- pants move to various types of music and do different physical activities using scarves, balls and bean bags. A winner will be determined by seeing which facility has the highest percentage of participa- tion. The winner of the chal- lenge will receive a trophy to be kept in their facility until next year's Fitweek. The Sneaker Day challenge between the hospital and nurs- ing home will serve as the kick- off for Scugog Township's own Fitweek challenge against Ux- bridge on ParticipACTION Day on Wednesday, May 27. Township residents will be encouraged to do some form of physical activity for at least 15 minutes on May 27. After they have completed their activity they should regis- ter their involvement by calling 985-7394. The township's par- ticipation will be rated against Uxbridge's, and the township with the highest percentage wins. The losing township will be forced to fly the winner's flag at their municipal building for one week. The Community Memorial Hospital will be involving its staff, volunteers, and hospital auxiliary in the challenge. A va- riety of different events have been organized by the physio- therapy departmentincluding a day gym, organized walks and special events during a barbe- cue lunch. Remember to get your organi- zation involved and register your activity at 985-7394. SNAP TO IT! Photo contest for Canada's Fitweek Attention all shutterbugs! The organizers of Canada's Fitweek '92 are sponsoring their annual Fitweek Photo Contest. The intention of the contest is to bring to life, through still pho- tos, the action of Fitweek '92 scheduled for May 22-31. The most ideal photos are ac- tion-packed close-ups of people showing their active lifestyles. Natural, candid shots of people during the events are best. Three categories have been set up including 1) action photos depicting the Fitweek '92 slogan "Celebrating Active Living"; 2) action photos of four or more people participating in an event; and 3) action photos of people from various age groups participatingin an event. Photos must be taken during a Fitweek event and only 35 mm, color slides, black and white or color photographs will be eligible. The photographer's name, ad- dress, date and location of the photo must be printed or typed clearly on a label and affixed to the back of the photograph. The photos will not be re- turned to the entrant and will become the property of the Can- ada"s Fitweek Secretariat. Ifthe Secretariat decides to use the photographs in its materials a photocredit willbe given. The deadline for entering is July 3, 1992. Send photos to Canada's Fit- week Secretariat, 1600 James Naismith Drive, Suite 202, Gloucester, Ontario K1B 5N4. 40% off in Port Perry Area - For May Only Interlock Specialists Landscape Estimates Free $25.00 per yard (3 yds & over free delivery) DELIVERY Bags at $3.00 each (over 5 bags free delivery) FREE Mobile Garden Wagon All hanging baskets *12.95 Black Peat Loam & Top Soil Ask about our Wholesale ORDER BY Trees and PHONE Shrubs BEFORE YOU SIGN CHECK THE DIAMOND LINE 6335-4898 Residents of the Port Perry Community Nursing Home will try to out "fit" their counterparts at the hospital. Pictured during a gentle gym warm-up are volunteer Susan Taylor (standing), resident Mabel Lynn (sitting) and her dog Aggie. 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