Third Annual Spin With The Survivors Virtual Spin Tour

Tuesday 29 December 2009 at 6:48 pm

Third Annual "Spin with the Survivors" Virtual Spin Tour and Fundraiser starts January 1.

“Spin with the Survivors” is a 200 mile virtual spin tour to promote physical activity as a complement to cancer recovery and to raise money to support our wellness programs.

Anybody who enjoys spin classes at their local gym can join the “Spin with the Survivors” tour by signing up for a FREE personal wellness account to a keep a journal of your spin minutes. For each spin minute recorded in your wellness journal a personalized marker will be moved ¼ of a mile along the virtual ride course to mark your progress.

All registered spinners will have the opportunity to earn great prizes by raising donations to support the physical activity programs offered by Western New York Wellness.

MORE INFO HERE!

New Year's TREK Event at Durand Eastman Park

Saturday 19 December 2009 at 3:42 pm

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!   It's getting pretty close, pretty fast and I just realized how little time there is remaining before we hit the trail for an hour or so of some invigorating trekking this New Year's Day.   This year's trek will be at Durand Eastman Park.  We will meet at the golf course parking lot on Kings Highway....ready to hit the trail at 11:30am....   Dish to pass for the tailgate party immediately after we get back from trekking, if you plan on sticking around for some typical and not so typical holiday fare.   Dress according to the weather...in layers....warm, dry footwear....snow shoes if the snow is deep enough....water with a carrier is a good idea....   If you don't have trekking poles, I have plenty of sets for renting...cost is included in the $10 fee to join us.   Directions:  from 590 north: continue towards Sea Breeze and take the Durand turnoff, crossing over Culver Rd and continuing to Lakeshore Blvd...turning left onto Kings Highway.  Golf Course parking lot is on the left side.   I'm easily contacted by email (smsphysforum@yahoo.com) or by cell - 585.313.2771 for any questions that you may have.   Looking forward to seeing many of you - Susan Siebert

WNYWP Westside Story

Saturday 26 September 2009 at 4:05 pm

Spin Class in Holley Begins October 7th

Beginning Wednesday, October 7, 2009, members of Western New York Wellness are invited to attend the Wednesday night Studio Cycle Class at The Whole Approach exercise studio in Holley, NY, at no cost. (Spouses are welcome on a space available basis.)

The class is offered at 6:45-7:30pm. The studio is located at 50 Public Square, Holley, NY. For more information on this class - or other classes available at the studio at discounted rates for WNYWP members, see the link below, or http://www.wholeapproach.org/index.php?page=wnywp.php.  Phone 585-507-9326.

We are very pleased to welcome Karen Blank and her Whole Approach studio as Friends of Western New York Wellness, Inc.!

Whole Approach Flyer

Spin Class Starts October 5, 2009

Monday 14 September 2009 at 7:54 pm

Western New York Wellness Inc. once again is offering a no-charge, dedicated spin class for its members and supporters.

Mondays, Beginning October 5, 2009

6:30pm

Flex Gym, 605 Culver Rd., Rochester

(between University Avenue & Atlantic Avenue)

parking in the rear of the building - off Atlantic Avenue

Instructor Susan Siebert

Come on out and join the fun.  Keep the riding season going all year by riding stationary spin cycles with the group every Monday evening.  Sue tailors the class to each individual's fitness level and we provide heart rate monitors to keep track of your progress.  So come spin with us.  All you need is a water bottle, towel and desire for fun, good exercise and comeraderie.  See you there!

Lance has taken it to the world platform

Thursday 16 July 2009 at 5:27 pm

Please help Lance to help us all fight cancer on a worldwide platform!  We can help him reach his goal of 30,000 signatures before the end of the Tour de France!  Just sign the declaration and send it on to all your friends and family.  He was the initial inspiration for the Western New York Wellness program  and helped us get started with a generous grant ... let's keep building on it with him!
 
Bettie

Tour de France: I need your help! Without your commitment to fight cancer, our leaders won’t pay attention. Lance talks about why he’s riding in the Tour de France and why he needs your help right now. I returned to cycling this year for one reason: to fight for the 28 million people affected by cancer worldwide. We are making tremendous progress in this fight, but there’s still so much to be done. By next year cancer will be the #1 killer in the world and yet most of the world’s leaders lack any real plan to fight back. During my 20-day ride in the Tour I'm calling on leaders around the world to make major commitments to fight cancer worldwide – but I can’t do it alone. As a first step, will you join me and sign the World Cancer Declaration – a major global push to pressure the world's leaders to act now on cancer? http://livestrongaction.org/campaigns/commit-fight-cancer As an added incentive, a donor has pledged to give $30,000 if we can collect 30,000 signatures before the end of the Tour. I'll send these signatures to world leaders after the Tour de France and pressure them to make cancer a priority in their own countries. It’s our best chance to push for better treatment, more funding for cancer research and access to care for everyone around the world. Without your commitment, these leaders won’t pay attention. Will you sign the declaration then ask your friends and family to do the same? http://livestrongaction.org/campaigns/commit-fight-cancer When you sign the declaration, you'll be able to dedicate that action to a cancer survivor or caregiver who has inspired you. I dedicated my signature to my mom, who stuck by me – and fought alongside me – throughout my cancer fight. Who will you dedicate yours to? We’ll be keeping you updated on our progress over the coming weeks – meanwhile, join me at LIVESTRONG Action and make your commitment now: http://livestrongaction.org/campaigns/commit-fight-cancer LIVESTRONG, Lance and the LIVESTRONG Action team

Nordic Walking Program Begins

Monday 15 June 2009 at 1:33 pm

NEW FEATURE FOR THE WELLNESS PROGRAM

WHAT: Nordic Walking (All fitness levels accommodated)

WHEN: Every Wednesday morning at 9:30 A.M. Beginning July 1st

 WHERE: Northampton Park - Ski Lodge Parking lot - Hubble Street,Spencerport

WHO: Marilyn Colby, Prof. Emeritus, SUNY Brockport

 INFORMATION: Email mcolby@brockport.edu  - put "Nordic walk" in your subject line  or Dick Rizzo 637-9248 or email rrizzo@frontiernet.net

 Marilyn will provide poles or you may bring your own XC poles. The walks will be at least 1 hour in length. The group may stratify by ability and fitness but no one will be left to walk alone.

This program is offered in cooperation with Walk! Bike! Brockport.

Nordic walking: Nordic walking evolved from “dry land” training techniques of Nordic skiers. Athletes would use the poles to mimic Nordic skiing arm motions while striding, running or walking. In the 90’s, fitness enthusiasts and health clubs in Canada and the U.S. discovered the benefits of walking with poles. While Nordic walking remains the most popular term to describe the activity, several names and descriptions have evolved as the activity continues to grow. The common thread of most of the variations is the use of specifically designed walking poles for the purpose of increasing the exercise benefits of walking and/or to reduce lower body stress while walking. No matter what you call it, or where it originated Nordic Walking is an excellent choice to improve one's fitness level and quality of life. - Dick Rizzo

WNYWP Elects Tony D President

Saturday 18 April 2009 at 8:41 pm

Tony DiGaetano was elected President of Western New York Wellness, Inc., at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors on April 8th.  Tony has been an active participant of the WNYWP programs since joining the group.  In addition to the spin and outdoor riding programs, he served on the RFYL organizing committee last year and has been a member of the Board of Directors for the past year.  Tony succeeds Bettie Burtch as president.  Also elected to the Board of Directors is Dick Rizzo, one of the original members of the wellness program and an active participant and member of the RFYL organizing committee.  Other members of the Board include Chris Williams, Vice President/Treasurer;  Bettie Burtch, Secretary; Board members Dwight Roth, Ross Lanzafame and Todd Scheske.