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We’re observing Heart Health Month with Wear Red Fridays! Join our team to raise and spread awareness in hopes of helping to eradicate heart disease and stroke in millions of women all over the nation.
Sport your own red workout gear or purchase a LIVE ACTIVELY T-shirt at the Service Desk, with $5 from every shirt purchased benefitting the American Heart Association.
*T-shirts available for purchase while supplies last. See Service Desk for details.
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National Wear Red Day & Go Red For Women EventFriday, February 3rd, 9-11am
Join Active Wellness Center Petaluma and Healthquest and get your blood pressure checked, learn hands only CPR, try heart-healthy foods (courtesy of The Local Cafe), and more! Most risk factors for heart disease can be controlled with lifestyle changes. Learn what you can do to live a heart healthy life.
Where: Active Wellness Center Petaluma lobby
Why: Everyone can live a healthy life. Learn how!
Go Red for Women, The American Heart Association's signature women's initiative, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women's heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.
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Tough Love Community BootcampFriday, February 17th, 9-10amHealthy hearts beat stronger together! Join us to add some positive vibes to the week of Valentine's Day. This bootcamp is open to non-members as well and perfect for any fitness level. We'd love to see you there.
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Adult Masters Swimming
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm (Starting 2/22)
FREE to Members, $25 for Non-Members ($20 if Accompanying a Member)
Come join us for our Adult Masters Swim programming! We will focus on endurance-based workouts addressing proper body mechanics and stroke techniques. This is a great way to meet new people swimming in a productive team environment. This class is open to all levels with the prerequisite of being water-safe (being able to swim without touching the bottom of the pool). We hope to see you in the pool soon!
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Take Home DinnersPerfect for a post-workout meal, introducing take home dinners from The Local! Starting soon, The Local will be offering rice bowls including a protein, grain, and vegetable, Monday-Friday. These well-balanced meals are perfect for one person and will be served in containers that suit reheating in a variety of ways (microwave, oven, air fry, pan fry, etc.)
For more information or to sign up for these dinners, visit The Local, call them at 707-789-7002 or email ChrisO.TheLocal@gmail.com and reserve your spot.
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Employee of the MonthBen Lenio
Congratulations to our February Employee of the Month, Ben! Ben has been working at Active Wellness Center Petaluma for about a year now and especially enjoys spending time at the pool. “I love swimming so being able to work in the pool is awesome,” he says. Ben’s motivation comes from a passion for keeping healthy and also working out with his friends. One thing he’d love our members to know is that he’s always open to conversation. “It’s very rewarding to work here.” Ben loves making connections with our members and remembers fondly one particular instance where one of his students brought in kindergarten school pictures just to show them to him. “I realized how much of an impact I have on my lessons,” he recalls. Way to go, Ben!
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Member of the MonthMichelle Maestri
Michelle has been a member of Active Wellness Center Petaluma since 2010. Her favorite activity at the club is the Zone classes. The Zone coaches know Michelle by her relentless work ethic and consistency. Rumor has it that she is so consistent with her workouts that when she does miss a class, she gets calls from the coach just to make sure she is alright. Michelle stays consistent with her workouts because she finds staying active beneficial for her mental and physical health. She stays motivated by the camaraderie in Zone classes and the great trainers that continue to challenge her. She also enjoys the variety of workouts that Zone classes offer. Outside of the gym, Michelle enjoys being outdoors but especially loves exploring all the great hiking trails and beaches Sonoma County has to offer. She is also a big sports fan. Her favorite teams are the SF Giants, 49ers, and Warriors. Go Bay Area!
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Remembering
Joan Bennett
A tribute to our friend Joan, by Trainer, Holly Wick:
"I knew Joan Bennett for over 25 years. Not surprisingly, I met Joan at a gym where I was working as a trainer. We bonded over the love of running, cycling, fitness and dogs. When a new club opened in town, now called Active Wellness Center Petaluma, I moved over as an instructor and Joan followed. She loved cycling and spin but eventually gave those up to focus more on her running and CrossFit.
Joan ran all of the local 5Ks, 10Ks and even a few half marathons. It was common for Joan to win or place in her age group. Nancy, her best friend, was her training partner. Joan participated or volunteered at every Clo Cow event, Petaluma’s big running event. She will be honored at this year’s event!
Joan used to love aging up into a new age group. I’m so sorry she won’t get a chance to race as an 80-year-old. By her presence at events, she motivated so many runners to keep with their fitness goals. At the club, Joan participated in many of the classes and made the club her second home. When she wasn’t working out, Joan was volunteering at the animal shelter. It was a pleasure to know this beautiful spirit and she will be missed but will remain in our hearts."
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Club Renovations UpdateWe're so happy to be making improvements to the club! You may have noticed new paint on the walls, new furniture in the locker rooms, new carpet in the lobby, locker rooms, and media room, as well as a renovation in the family changing room. Special thank you to the incredible professionals making it happen.
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New Year, New AppOfficial launch coming soon! Stay tuned for an email with all of the details.
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Heart-Healthy Recipes: Sweet Potato-Avocado BrowniesIndulge without the guilt! These delicious brownies have less sugar than traditional recipes and include healthy fats, protein, fiber and the benefit of nutrients from real food. All while being ooey-gooey, chocolaty and delicious!
Active FitTip: To practice portion control, consider making these in mini-muffin tins.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 small ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup or 1 small sweet potato, cooked and pureed
• 2 whole eggs
• 1/3 cup honey or agave
• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
• 3 Tbsp. coconut flour, oat flour, or almond flour
• 1/3 cup raw cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. 2. Use additional spoonful of coconut oil to ‘grease’ the cooking pan 3. Cook 1 small sweet potato until soft 4. Combine all ingredients in a mixer, blender or food processor 5. Blend the ingredients until smooth. 6. Optional: Fold in ¼ cup walnuts. 7. Spread mix evenly into baking dish. 8. Bake in oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes, and enjoy!
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FEBRUARY UPDATES AND REMINDERS- A friendly reminder to reserve your spot for Group Exercise classes via MindBody, the app, the website or at the Service Desk.
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