Tuesday 16 June
2009 at 3:00 pm It was a great night for riding! We had two seperate groups leave the Park at the same time. One group was aimed at doing a more casual pace and shorter distance. That group,led by Tony D,found some great roads within and surrounding Mendon Ponds Park. We found our way back to the Beach Parking Lot and the refreshments. Several members felt that they would like to continue and log in a few more miles. So we bid the others a "good night" and continued the ride out into the Town of Rush.
The second group was led by Dwight. By the stories told they also had a great 22 mile ride! When this ride returned to the Beach Parking Lot the first group was completing their extended ride. And so, the "fish" kept getting bigger as the stories were swapped. All in all,a good time was had by everyone.
If you are a member but have not participated in the Monday night rides,please give it some consideration as we are prepared to do rides as short as around the parking lot for anyone who is just getting started. But more importantly,if you are a member of any standing,would you please send an email to me at: tdigaet799@aol.com so that we may get a more comprehensive member email list for better communication. Thank you-Tony DiGaetano
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@sunybrockport.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
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.
Saturday 18 April
2009 at 8:23 pm With the spring weather upon us - finally - we are looking forward to returning to our outdoor cycling program. The 6th season of outdoor riding for cancer survivors and their supporters will begin
Monday, May 4, 2009
6pm
Mendon Ponds Park
(Beach Area Parking Lot)
Bring your bike, helmet and water bottle. (You may want to bring layers of clothing depending on the weather!) We have groups for all levels of fitness - no one is ever left behind! And once again this year we are pleased to have the elite cycling team sponsored by JW Dundee as our ride escorts. We look forward to seeing you there!
(In case of inclement weather, check here for cancellation info or call 585.672.1015 for a recorded message.)
