(Clinton, NY- Jan. 2012) The Clinton VFW will be having a Chicken and Biscuit dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15. The cost of the dinner is $7 per person with $6.50 for senior citizens (60 and over). Takeouts will be available until sold out.
There will also be a dance featuring the Nelson Brothers Country and Western Band from 2 to 5 p.m. Price of the dance is $5. The combo price for dinner and dance is $10 per person.
(Rome, NY – Jan. 2012) Brandi is a big, beautiful, 3 1/2 year old, spayed female, tortie cat. She is playful and loving and she gets along with other cats. Brandi is currently in a foster home, so if you want to meet her, please call the shelter to set up a time! Because she has been at the shelter so long, her adoption fee is reduced!
To adopt Bradi, contact:
Humane Society of Rome, Inc.
PO Box 4572
Rome, NY 13442-4572
Shelter: (315) 336-7070 Office: (315) 337-1434 Fax: (315) 336-4918
Email: humanesocietyrome@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.humanesocietyrome.com
(Utica, NY – Jan. 2012) Many holiday party goers will likely start 2012 searching for the perfect fitness facility to shed the holiday weight gain and fulfill a New Year’s resolution.
Finding the right fitness facility can be a tricky task if you’re looking for more than just the lowest-cost option.
“You need to assess your fitness goals before selecting the best gym for you,” said Janette Westman, health and wellness consultant, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. “Do you want a basic gym with treadmills for a daily run or walk, for example, or do you prefer a gym with varied classes or state-of-the art equipment to keep you motivated?”
Westman, a former personal trainer, offers the following tips for finding the right fitness facility:
*Location: People often stop exercising because they lack the time. If you exercise after work, select a gym close to your employer. Weekend warriors in the battle against the bulge may want a gym close to home.
*Hours of operation: The gym should be open when you plan to exercise. Early birds, for example, may need a gym with early hours to allow for the 5 a.m. swim before work.
*Cost: Ask if the gym will waive the enrollment fee so that you’re only responsible for the monthly dues.
*Free trial pass: Test the gym during the times you’ll likely exercise. Is the gym too crowded? Are the classes, equipment and atmosphere right for you? Are showers and changing facilities up to par?
*Equipment quality: Check if the cardio and weight machines are clean and in good condition.
*Staff: Are staff members qualified with the right certifications? You may want a gym with fitness trainers and dieticians to help you get healthier.
*Classes: Ask if classes such as spinning and yoga cost extra. If you’re solely interested in classes, a studio instead of a fitness facility may be a better option for you.
“Once you secure a gym membership, keep your fitness goals S.M.A.R.T – specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely – and remember to have fun!” Westman added. “You’re more likely to continue exercising if you stick to activities you enjoy.”
Excellus BCBS offers several programs that can help members pay for a gym membership:
The Blue365 program offers members discounted memberships to certain gyms.
Members in the HealthyBlue health plan can earn cash back for doing healthy things. The cash can be applied toward a gym membership.
The Silver&Fit program is included with all of our Medicare Advantage plans and offers memberships to participating fitness clubs and exercise facilities for a low annual fee.
For more information about these programs, go to excellusbcbs.com.
(Jan. 2012) Nominations of Oneida and Herkimer County junior and senior high school students are sought for the annual Students Inside Albany conference, which is scheduled to be held March 25-28 in Albany. The conference, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc., is designed to increase students’ awareness of their responsibility in a representative government and provide the tools necessary for meeting that responsibility.
This interactive conference will bring together high school students from across the state to learn about New York State government and the process by which citizens can participate in the policy making arena. As a part of this program, students will also tour the Capitol and observe both the Senate and Assembly in action by spending an afternoon shadowing their legislators.
One student is sponsored by the League of Women Voters Utica-Rome Metro Area; all expenses are covered including travel and three nights at the Hampton Inn and Suites in downtown Albany.
For more information, contact Barbara Gibbs at 839-7237 or Dawn LaGuerre at 733-0040,laguerremedia@gmail.com by Jan. 23.
Submitted by Ellen Roczen, Public Relations Coordinator
(Whitesboro, NY – Jan. 2012 Calling all Homeschooling families in the Whitesboro area and its environs. The Children’s/Youth Services department at Dunham Public Library is holding two training sessions in January, on the 13th and 27th at 10 a.m. focusing on basic library skills.
Searching the library catalog, locating materials on the shelves and placing holds on items not in the library will be revisited. Locating information using the Ebsco Databases will also be touched upon. These databases contain such materials as newspaper articles, journal and other periodical articles and encyclopedia entries, to name just a few, that are current and relevant to the academic pursuits of the homeschooling community as well as the community as a whole.
Call the library at 736-9734 to register or to obtain additional information and ask for Miss Sharon. Bring questions, search ideas, topics for database research, etc. Also bring paper and pencils for taking notes and a valid library card for accessing the catalog.
DUNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
76 Main Street
Whitesboro,NY13492
315-736-9734 Fax 315-736-3265
