The Latin Dance secret? It’s no longer a secret. On March 4, 2016 the American Heart Association reported: “After four months of lively Latin dance classes, older adults were more physically fit and walked faster than those in a health education program, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago study. By study’s end, the…
Jane Gromelski We hope you are having a great summer staying cool if you are in SaddleBrooke. Even though Stan and I are snowbirds there are still Partner Western dance activities during the summer months. A few of our members keep Partner Pattern dances alive by practicing in the Mesquite Grill Fitness Room on Mondays…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Anyone who shows up can have fun and learn to dance – that’s 90% of success. Physical disability or lack of desire is the only barrier. Lessons provide you with numerous items for success. Step drills give you basics; dances are chosen to broaden skills; fitness is under experienced observation; alternative steps…
Lynne Kumza It was a lazy, hazy, crazy day this summer! What better way to keep your cool and beat the sizzling heat on a very hot June afternoon? An Ice Cream Social, of course. Our party was held at the charming home of our club President Kathy Ames. A baker’s dozen plus one (for…
Amber Lights peaceful demonstration Lynne Kumza One fine day this spring, 16 members of the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club gave of their time and love of dance to the grateful and enthusiastic community of Amber Lights Assisted Living and Retirement Home. We were cheerfully greeted by the staff, residents and visitors. As we danced, we…
Enid Fowler It’s too darn hot – to be exercising outside on these hot summer days, but you can still get some great exercise and have a delightful time doing English Country Dancing on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the lovely and cool Vermilion Room, SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. Although we miss our…
Mark Magdanz Yep, it’s hot outside, so move some of your mid-day activities onto the A/C supplied dance facilities we have in our communities. There’s a lot of fun, exercise and camaraderie to be had during this hot weather. Sign-ups for Level 1/Beginner, Level 2/Easy Intermediate and Level 3/Intermediate Line Dance classes for the summer…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Local SaddleBrooke dancers are now showing up on international media provider YouTube. April 22 Gary Hammond (producer of Sights and Sounds) attended and videoed the action at the Spring Line Dance with Rebecca party. He then took the footage home, edited, titled and submitted the results to YouTube. Uploaded on June 2,…
If you don’t like to get up at 5:00 a.m. to walk or jog, there is an alternative way to exercise during these hot summer months. Dance! Dancing is a great aerobic exercise as well as being good for balance, coordination and your brain. It takes a lot of brain power to get those feet,…
Enid Fowler Well – as they used to sing in the Olde English song, “summer is a coming in” – and that it is! But fortunately we can still do the delightful English country dances in the lovely cool Vermilion Room at SaddleBrooke One and get some great exercise and enjoy the camaraderie. Although most…