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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-04-05, Page 17News New program focuses on exercise and healthier eating Jeff Heuchert 111111111111111111111 Ontario Early Years is offering the Family Fitness Frenzy to parents and their children, who want to exercise and learn about healthy eating habits. The program is running for six weeks, beginning this past Tuesday at Seaforth Public School. The hour and a half workshop goes from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children up to age six can partici- pate, says Lisa DeJong, of the Ontario Early Years Centre in Huron County. "It is a good program because it's about educating parents,". says DeJong. She says parents will talk about the food groups and how they can include as many ` of the groups in their baby's food and what a correct portion of food is for a toddler, dur- ing the healthy eating portion of the program. "They'll make a placemat and a healthy snack," says DeJong: "It will be parents and children playing together." They'll also play : a game of I Spy with the four food groups and healthy eating bingo. DeJong says she also hopes to raise interest in kids when it comes to helping out around the kitchen. "If we can get kids involved with making food then they might eat something like broccoli if they've helped," she says. Lissa Berard from the Vanastra Recreation Centre will be leading the fitness aspect of the program in the school's gym. DeJong says the purpose is to make. families more aware of healthy activities they can do. "They're going to do some body awareness work and get their blood flowing," she says. DeJong says Ontario Early Years is looking into holding the program again in the summer, possibly at the Vanastra Recreation Centre. "It depends on how this goes, but everyone is excited so far. Parents want to see what it is about." The program is free, and anyone can show up for as many sessions as they would like, says DeJong. Family Fitness Frenzy will be held. next April 11. Group plans to rebook Red Hat :Lunch Ladies of the when a few games were played. Thursday Lisa Stewart, music therapist presided over her group of music lovers in the lounge and then worked with sever- al residents individually throughout the morning gearing her visit to each one's specific musical prefer- ences. Nursing Home resident council met Friday morning to dis- cuss upcoming events and give their input into the program planning. In the afternoon Retirement Residence opera- tions group held their monthly meeting. They are looking for- ward to rebook- ing the Red Hat Lunch that had been cancelled in November due to poor weather. Hensel Legion pro- vided assistance and prizes for the bingo players Monday. afternoon. They have sponsored the bingo games each Monday through- out the month of March. Lori Burt, registered massage therapist brought her soothing touch to several residents during her regularly scheduled Monday at Queensway. Breakfast group met Tuesday morning over ham and eggs, toast, fruit, coffee and tea. Volunteer Lillian Beer assisted at the program which several residents, new to Queensway attended. In the afternoon Shirley Luther of the Salvation Army led worship with her husband Eric as volunteer pianist. Julie Gimminck, director of the retirement residence took a few guests along to Zurich Dining for Seniors to enjoy lunch and a visit with some old friends. Those attend- ing were pleased that there hap- pened to be a Penny Sale going on during their visit. Euchre was the focus for some gentlemen Wednesday afternoon 1{4'1h-4.ttlt•tll SEED roRich Seeds lnc. MT. ELGIN, ONT. 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