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l4 SunJh'bime ifimrsdafiNov. 20, Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites 7095 Woodbine Ave., Markham (Just North of Steeles Ave.) Not looking forward to the holidays because of the loss of someone special? Thank you to our sponsors: Dixon Garland Funeral Home and Holiday Inn We can help. Call The Lgm Associatjgn Free of charge, registration required: Presents Dr. Bill Webster A N ot-So-Jolly Holiday: Coping with the “Season” ASTHMA? 905-472-5014 905-642-51 1 1 0 3M Scotchuuard - LOOSE BUGS - BROADLOOM - UPHOLSTEBY IIIKHAH~STOUFFVILLE 'eMpke Conny Hippman, the Ontario women’s speedskating champion in 1967, enjoys Tuesday night adult skating at the Stouflvflle Arena. The Stouffville Sun-Tribune would like to partner with you and help you get the word out about your event. This is a free service that the Stouffville Sun-Tribune is offering to it’s readers. Email event details or photos with complete Information to Pam Burgess Special Events Manager at pburgesoOyrmg.com A look ahead in Whjtchurch-Stoufiville Si’JWTribune Your Community Newspaper EDI TOR 'S PICK STAFF FILE PHOTO/JIM MASON Refreshments are served of? ice prior to Christmas and on Valentine's Day and group members have the chance to socialim and get to know each other. “He mixes Andre Rieu with Kenny Rogers and Abba; something for everyone’s musical taste,” she said. She was the Ontario women's speedskating champion in 1967. ‘GREA'I’ CARDIO WORKOUT “Skating is a fantastic pastime. and a great low-impact cardio workout,” she said. “it’s great to get out of the rat race for an hour and have some old-fashioned. low-tech fun." She loves the music group mem- ber Harry Geverink puts together for the sessions. Cost is $5. Sessions go frbm 8:55 to 9:45 pm. Conny Hippman is a great exam- ple of the benefits of exercise and fitness for senior citizens. “We also welcome adult begin- ners. It takes a lot of courage to get up on skates and take to the ice as an adult. You can see their persistence paying off as the season progresses." “Up until a few years ago we had a lady in her 903 who skated regu- larly," Ms McWhinnie said. “Some of our best skaters are the senior citizens. Many of them are lifelong speed skaters. I envy the way they take comers, incredibly graceful and skillfirl. You can see that some of the younger skaters are budding figure skaters, with great command of the ice already Skaters range in age from teenag- ers to 80-year-olds. ' “It’s often surprising to see the intrepid folks from the rural areas turning up on very snowy winter nights," spokesperson Jill McWhin- nie said. “A lot of our members are longtime members of Stouffville, others are new to town. We particu- larly encourage new residents to come out. It’s a great way to meet people and get some exercise at the same time.” Skaters come from the village of Stouflville and the surrounding area. BY "M MASON Staff Writer From raw rookies to seasoned vet- erans, they come out for their weekly fix of ice Thesday nights. The Stouffville ’Adult Pleasure Skaters group has been active for about 25 years. About 100 people participate throughout the season, with 40 to 50 skaters a good weekly turnout. ’Lowâ€"tech, old-time’ fun draws adult skaters TEENS TO 80-YEAR-0LDS