For the past eight weeks, twice a week, these Malvern women participated in the LIFT program, an exercise program for seniors, presented and led by Clare Lillard on behalf of a research program sponsored by Virginia Tech University.

The first step was to evaluate, through a series of activities, the fitness level of each participant.

Then, for eight weeks, the women worked through a program consisting of a warm-up, weight lifting, stretching, and balance improving exercises, and a cool down. On Thursdays, the group walked a mile together as their group goal.

The last step was to reevaluate the progress made by each individual and the group as a whole. The results showed that progress was made by various members of the group in all three areas, strength, flexibility and balance. They also showed that group dynamics does improve attendance among the members.

Thursday, May 9th, was graduation day. Each participant was presented with a water bottle inscribed with the words, “I ROCked LIFT”. Now for a well earned rest for the Rowdy Overcomers!
***Exercise groups are ongoing at the Malvern clubhouse annex. LIFT program exercises are done on Tuesdays, and Zumba classes on Thursdays. Now that the pool is open, Water Aerobics will be starting soon. Watch for the announcement of days and time. Come join us!

Remember, the next yard sale is on Saturday, June 1st from 8:00AM to 3:00PM, rain or shine.

Questions? Call Ellie at 540-717-5711. Thank you everyone. Looking forward to seeing you all at the yard sale.

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Newsletter Published: May 30, 2019