Potential instructors should reserve a spot in the training session at least three weeks before the training.

Jeff Rubin, Executive Director, shares thoughts and observations with Carolyn Walter, Certified Body Recall Instructor, and Alane Mills, New Director of Training and Program Development.

Peggy Campbell, Body Recall student and Demonstration Team Member, admires articles about Body Recall from years past.

Body Recall founder Dorothy Chrisman touched thousands of lives. Some of those fortunate enough to have met through Body Recall gather at the Body Recall headquarters on Dec. 9 to share memories of her vitality and passion for life and for the Body Recall mission of lifetime fitness.

During the afternoon,  members of Dorothy’s own family stopped in as people watched video of Dorothy demonstrating the exercises that have helped so many. Visitors also got to see how Body Recall is carrying on the mission of pain-free, practical and possible movement for people of any age or ability.

Dorothy Chrisman passed away on Monday, Nov. 14. She was 86.

On display at Open House, Peggy Campbell admires mural created during Body Recall's Intergenerational Grandparents Day 2011 Celebration.

Symerdar Baskin, Body Recall Board Treasurer; Loretta Powell, Former Board Secretary; Carolyn Wallace, Certified Body Recall Instructor engage in conversation at Body Recall Open House.

After a successful launch at Body Recall headquarters in Berea in 2010, the Second Annual Intergenerational Grandparents Day Celebration will move to Madison Southern Hgh School in Berea in 2011. Lifetime Fitness organization Body Recall is again organizing the celebration, scheduled for September 11 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

The new site will accommodate the much larger crowd that is expected this year.

Also new this year for the celebration is will be an Intergeneration Olympics. Games and physical activities will be geared toward a wide range of ages.  The Intergenerational Olympics will have traditional and non-traditional events (many of which will harken days gone by) and will emphasize participation over winning.

Other activities will include:

• Memory Mural – Berea artist Alfredo Escobar will direct the creation of the second memory mural.  Attendees are encouraged to bring a memento from their childhood which can be photographed and included in the mural.

• Entertainment Stage – Featuring local musicians, dance troops, storytellers and other performers.

• Demonstrations – Including Body Recall exercise classes and fall recovery techniques, technology, apple pressing, making homemade ice cream and many others.

• Food Tent – A variety of sweet and savory treats will be available as well as a cake auction and cupcake walk.

For information on sponorship or participation in Body Recall’s Grandparents Day Intergenerational Celebration, contact Jeff Rubin, Body Recall Executive Director at 859-986-2181.

Donations in support of Grandparents Day can be sent to Body Recall at PO Box 412, Berea, KY  40403.

We hope you and your family will join us in helping to make Body Recall’s Second Annual Intergenerational Grandparents Day a success.

Adventures in Lifelong Learning Sept. 12 -16, 2011. 
True Appalachia: Arts, Literature, And Culture
Expert-led discussions on Appalachian stereotypes and realities.  Learn about nationally known Appalachian authors and artists as well as traditional Appalachian crafts.  Experience the uniqueness of Appalachian music and dance.

Body Recall: Fitness For Life!
This nationally recognized physical fitness program is designed for adults who want to improve muscle tone and flexibility. This method of exercise is possible for all people.

Program in association with Berea College.  Classrooms are located just across the street from the hotel on the Berea College campus.

Berea: This small town south of Lexington near the edge of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region is renowned for its small college, Southern hospitality and commitment to the arts and crafts of the Appalachian Mountain region, which community artisans, musicians and gallery owners celebrate through their work.

www.roadscholar.org
www.berea.edu

How can the Better Choices, Better Health workshops help me?

WHAT DOES CHRONIC CONDITION MEAN?
People with a Chronic Condition have a medical problem that can last for the rest of their life. Chronic conditions may cause you to suffer a variety of health problems over many years. Some examples of chronic conditions include: anxiety, arthritis, asthma, cancer, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, emphysema, fibromyalgia, heart disease, high blood pressure HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, obesity, osteoporosis, and stroke.

In contrast, acute conditions are short lived, and with prompt, effective treatment, people can usually return to normal health quickly.

Many people live with a chronic condition for years. The Better Choices, Better Health Chronic Disease Self management workshop helps you learn how to manage your symptoms so you can get the most out of life.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
The Better Choices, Better Health workshops are for anyone living with a chronic disease that wants to live a healthier, happier, more productive life. You are also invited to register a spouse, friend or close family member to attend the workshop with you.

Self-management is learning and putting into practice the skills you need to
live a satisfying life with a chronic disease. People who take these workshops feel better and are less limited by their illness.

About Our Program
The Better Choices, Better Health workshop was developed by Stanford University and has been proven to help improve the health of people with chronic conditions.

Self-management is learning and putting into practice the skills you need to live a better, healthier life with a chronic disease.

The Better Choices, Better Health workshop will not conflict with your existing programs or treatment plan. It is designed to work with your regular treatment. The program teaches you the skills to coordinate all the things needed to manage your health, to help you to stay
active.

ABOUT OUR PARTNERING SPONSORS

BODY RECALL
Body Recall is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Berea, KY that has been a pioneer in promoting health, wellness, and lifetime fitness for more than 30 years. With programs designed for older populations, special needs, and youth, its mission remains one of “offering all people a better quality of life through responsible movement that is pain-free and possible: to assist, inform, teach and train people in the practice of lifetime fitness.”

Madison County Health Department
The mission of the Madison County Health Department is to protect, promote and improve the health of our community. They offer a wide variety of community education services to encourage healthy lifestyles for people in our community. Over 170 employees make up the public health agency serving Madison County’s 81,000 + residents. They provide clinic, home health, environmental, and school health services, as well as many specialized individual and population-based health programs.

About Our Instructors
Better Choices, Better Health workshops are led by two co-leaders, who have completed a leader training program. Many of the leaders have chronic conditions themselves and have successfully used the skills taught in the program to improve their own lives. Participants can also learn from one another in the open workshop style setting.

Carolyn Wallace, Body Recall Instructor
Carolyn began as a Body Recall instructor 25 years ago, in 1985, reached exemplary status in 1988 and has been certified in both Special Populations and Smart Moves, the Body Recall lifetime fitness program for children. Carolyn is currently working on a new program for special needs populations, which includes people with physical limitations. Carolyn’s work reinforces the idea that there is a Body Recall program for everyone “no matter their age or physical condition.”

Mae Margaret Maupin-Story, RD, CDE
Mae Margaret is a native of Madison County Kentucky. She is a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator. Margaret received her bachelor and masters degree from Eastern Kentucky University. She has been employed by the Madison County Health Department since 1976. Margaret likes to cook and teach patients how to prepare tasty, healthy foods that fit into their meal plan.

The Better Choices, Better Health Workshop can help you to :
Manage your symptoms.
Set realistic goals.
Getting started with a healthy eating and exercise plan designed for you.
Learn how to discuss your medical condition with your doctor and health care team.
Learn to reduce your frustration.
Fight fatigue.
Make daily tasks easier.
Live a healthier life.

Better Choices, Better Health Workshops cost $15.
Workshop fee includes: 6 weeks of classes and a copy of the book:
Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions

Better Choices Better Health Chronic Disease Workshop
Fall 2010 Schedule
Monday Afternoons 2:30 to 5 p.m.
September 27—November 1, 2010
at
Body Recall
590 Mt Vernon Rd
Berea KY
Pre-Registration required
Call 859-626-4499              
 LeslieD.Farris@ky.gov

The Shelby County Extension Office is proud to present: 

Fall Recovery / Discovery
The Body Recall Way

This workshop will address:                                                                                            

• Issues associated with falls and fall prevention among older     and special needs populations
• Simple exercises to prevent or reduce the severity of falls and fall-related injuries
• Effective techniques for rising from a fall
• Ways to enhance and maximize recovery  

Cost: $49.00 (includes a Body Recall Fall Recovery DVD) 

Date:       Thursday October 14
Time:      1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place:     Shelby County Extension Office
                 1117 Frankfort Road
                 Shelbyville, KY 40065 

For over 30 years Body Recall (www.bodyrecall.org) has been teaching fall recovery as part of its core curriculum. This hands-on introductory workshop is for: aging service and healthcare professionals, emergency service providers, caregivers and others interested in learning basic techniques for fall prevention and fall recovery. (CEU credits are available through TRAIN)

Deadline for registration is Friday April 30

Mail Checks made payable to Body Recall and mail to:
Shelby County Extension Agent,
1117 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY  40065. 
For more information call Sheila Fawbush at 502-633-4593

Special Olympics Kentucky Summer Games

When: June 4-6, 2010
What: Track and Field, Swimming, Gymnastics, Bocce, Powerlifting and Soccer Championships
Where: Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond, KY

The Special Olympics Kentucky Summer Games is the largest competitive event of the year as competition is conducted in 5 sports:  Aquatics, Gymnastics, Powerlifting, Soccer and Track & Field.  The Games are traditionally held the first weekend in June and take place on a college campus.  On average, 1,000 athletes participate in these Games and each has qualified through participation at a Regional or Area level event.  In addition to the athletes, approximately 600 coaches and five hundred family members attend the Games.