Elmers Court School Reunion, Lymington, England

Elmers Court

Helen attended Elmers Court School from age five to eleven. In September they are having their first ever reunion. This post is to help folks connect and find their way back.

It should be a peak experience and I know that Helen is looking forward to seeing all those who shared the Elmers Court childhood experience.

The Reunion day for Bronze plaque and tea is Sunday, September 13th, 2009.

Helen’s email address is: ASINAC@aol.com and she would be happy to help you get connected. Send her a note.

And… I just read the comments by Norman Drake, the organizer of the reunion. I am posting them here so you don’t have to go looking around for the details.

Back to Elmers Court Day
Sunday 13th September 2009

Hello and Greetings

With only weeks to go before this, possibly once in a lifetime event is held, I am asking if you will be coming?

We have had a very good response with so far over 40 ‘Old Elmerians’ committed to coming along. Together with their guests that’s nearly 80 and that’s only today’s number. Therefore with folk representing every year, from some of the first boys in 1948 right through to 1981, therefore I’m sure there will be people with whom you will have something in common attending.

As I have set out in the various notes I have posted on the Friends Reunited site there is no cost in attending this get together, for MacDonald Hotels and Resorts are allowing us the use of the lovely Ballroom and also providing a light afternoon tea, all with their compliments. We shall also be unveiling a bronze plaque during the afternoon to leave a tangible reminder of our tenure of the building all those years ago.

If you have put your name on the Elmers Court page of Friends Reunited then that probably indicates that your stay at Lymington meant something to you. Therefore I do invite you to make the most of this wonderful opportunity to catch up in person and enjoy our combined items of memorabilia as well as sharing memories of our good times there.

So why not come along on Sunday the 13th of September and join with us in Celebrating the time spent there in our childhood days? It is shaping up to be a wonderful occasion and it will be made all the more special, if you and perhaps a guest wish to come along.

There is so much more I could write but the decision is yours. If you wish to contact me, you can do so on Friends Reunited or via email drake@aapt.net.au

Together with all the others who will be there, I really do hope you will join with us on what will be very special day in September.
If however, you feel the day will not be for you, as I know that some people didn’t enjoy quite as much happiness during their stay there as others, then of course I quite understand.

However I really look forward to hearing from you if you do plan to come and then meeting you, along with so many others in September. Hope to see you there.

Kind Regards

Norman Drake 2/07/2009

Wellness Chiropractic Care includes… Events

One of Nature's Multivitamins!

Sometimes we talk about Exercise and Fitness, sometimes we talk about ways to cultivate a healthy mental outlook, and sometimes we talk about Diet and Nutrition.

Below is an announcement for this week’s Wellness Workshop. Sorry for the short notice, life has been full. If you can make it I know you will get something of value that you can use in your pursuit of a Healthier Lifestyle.

Ever wondered if your multi-vitamins are doing you any good?

Do you know the answers to these questions?

• Are some multivitamins better than others?
• What’s the big deal with Whole Food based nutrition, anyway?
• And why are some foods referred to as Super Foods?
• Are there really some vegetables that are that much better than others?

Find out these answers and LOADS of useful information about different multi-vitamins, individual vitamins, and an introduction to nutrition based on the Whole Food principle.

Join us this Thursday, June 18th, at 6:30 p.m.
at the Everett Chiropractic Center to watch and discuss,
“The Next Best Thing to Fruits and Vegetables,”
with Dr. Pamela Benitez, M.D.

Our discussion will center around recent scientific research on the use of multi-vitamins and the use of individual vitamin supplements. Do you know which vitamin supplements may be more harmful than helpful? Which vitamins are you getting too much of and which are you not getting enough?

Do you have children or work with children? We will also talk about the exciting new changes to the Children’s Health Study which offers the opportunity to get our favorite nutritional products free for children ages 4-18 years of age, for up to three years!

Are you physically active? Learn how exercise causes Oxidative Stress and what the German Olympic team and weekend warriors all over the world are doing about it.

We will have samples of many of our favorite nutritional products (which we offer) and we’ll talk about others that you can get at SuperSupplements or Fred Meyer.

Join us for a chance to find out if you are really helping yourself, and your family, with multi-vitamins and the options you have to take control of your health.

Dr. Dennis Dilday has been a student of diet and nutrition for 35 years, a practicing chiropractic for almost 25 years, teaches tai chi, and is a living example of what eating the right foods the right way can do for your health and well-being.

Call (425) 348-5207 or email us at DDilday239@aol.com to RSVP!

Fitness & The Financial Crisis

Parking Lot at the Spokane Howard Johnson's

Last night on the news there was a guy talking about all the tricky ways to get a work out in while traveling. He was running in place, leaning on the bed, stretching a few things, and talking about checking into all the trails, paths, and facilities available in the area where you travel.

Nice, I thought. So I decided to show the fitness facility I worked out in recently while staying in Spokane: the parking lot of the hotel. That’s what it takes to do Tai Chi. It takes even less – because you don’t need to walk around – to do Chi Kung.

It was 8 a.m. in the morning. I was able to do my usual Hand Forms, Sabre Forms, and Spear Forms – which take about an hour total, without any interruption, distraction or interference.

I did get a little high tech in the room though. I brought the exercise mat that I use to work my abs. Together with a few sets of push ups, there was very little in my usual routine that didn’t get done.

BTW, I was there for a graduation. Here is a photo of the happy graduate, Shanoaha Kay Smith with her mother, my sister, Valerie.

Whitworth College, May, 2009

While we are at it, I was in West Seattle last week for another niece’s graduation, this time from 8th grade. Here is Samantha Morrell, along with her mother, another sister, Natalie Morrell.

And since I am way behind on blog posts and trying to get caught up… here is the Thursday night Tai Chi class at the Everett Community College on our final night of class. That will be the final class in that building which is slated for demolition in the next month. The Tai Chi Class has been going for over twenty years and we look forward to a new Fall quarter teaching nearby in what used to be the Rite-Aid building while a new Gym is being built.

Tai Chi Class, Spring, 2009, Everett Community College

And lastly, I had to put this one in… they will likely be in a tai chi class someday, and graduating too!

Hayden and KaLynn, March, 2009

Right Before Our Eyes…in a maze of media madness

That’s Mount Etna in the background and the Mediterranean in the foreground. The coast probably looks a little different now; I took this picture in the ’70s.

In case you missed this Extra T.V. show last night, here it is. The author, T. Colin Campbell, PhD and his son Thomas M. Campbell were on talking about their book, The China Study.

Last I heard, Dr. Campbell follows his own advice to eat a Vegan diet. And he eats our favorite nutritional products.

“Upside of Aging” Blog Post Comment

Front Stance - Rolling Thunder Fist

I visited this blog where there was an interesting post about the Fitness benefits of Tai Chi and wanted to leave this comment, but couldn’t so I will post it here instead.

Chiropractic Wellness Care Includes… activism

(NOTE: There’s no need to read this if you are not a Registered Voter.)

HR 1207

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009

This Act calls for an audit of the Federal Reserve

… the Federal Reserve is not Federal, it’s private. And, it’s never been audited!

If you agree that the Federal Reserve should be subject to audit…

(It was created by Congress and Congress has authority over it, theoretically…)

…then call the U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C. Toll Free at (877) 851-6437.

Ask for the office of your Congressman.

Tell them that you want to urge the Congressman to vote yes on HR1207!!

Below the name of the U.S. Congressman follows the State District number:

1. J. Inslee
2. Rick Larson
3. Brian Baird
4. Doc Hastings
5. Cathy McMorris
6. Norm Dicks
7. Jim McDermott
8. Dave Reichert
9. Adam Smith

This is your way of communicating that you know what is going on, you have an opinion, and you want action from the people who represent you.

Stay on your feet!

Austin Art

Or if you fail to stay on your feet, come to tai chi class so we can show you how fall without getting hurt.

Here is a very good article on the risks of falling and how to avoid and prevent it. It also gives some statistics that might help impress you with the importance of keeping or developing a good sense of balance – again, a benefit of tai chi practice.

I actually thought this article was going to be about tai chi and falling and the research showing that a short course of tai chi practice improved that statistics for those participating. That research is already mentioned somewhere here anyway, but I thought there would be more on it. Anyway, it’s still a good article and a must read if you or someone you know is approaching that age where falling is no longer a small issue.

DrD

World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day

Room With A View

I will be out of town this weekend and unable to participate in any of the local World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day events. Here are notices from two of my favorite Tai Chi friends who are offering wonderful opportunities to find about and experience what Tai Chi and Qi Gong are all about. I highly recommend you consider checking out either one of them. You’ll have a blast!

DrD

Hi, Dennis,

I am participating in the City of Kirkland’s World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day event (they have not listed it on the official website yet). Do wish you could be a part of the fun with me – perhaps next year. Practice some on your own and be a part of it over there in eastern WA! I will be thinking of you.

Thank you for your offer to distribute this info to people who may be interested. You are a most excellent Tai Chi and Qi Gong buddy and brother.

Here is the scoop:

WHAT: World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day – Eleventh Year of this international event!
A worldwide event that, like a sunrise, waves around the world on the last Saturday of April. 65 nations and tens of thousands of people join together on this day in the spirit of global and personal healing. No experience needed. Mini-lessons, follow-alongs and demonstrations in various styles and forms of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Fun, easy, interesting and you are a part of a truly unique, international wave of health and breath.

WHEN: Saturday 25 April, 10am to noon
(drop-in for awhile or stay for the whole time – whatever works best for you)

WHERE & HOW TO GET THERE: Kirkland’s waterfront Marina Park, near the Pavilion at the north end of the park. We can practice under the pavilion if the weather is inclement.

Marina Park Pavilion
25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive, Kirkland
on the waterside of downtown Kirkland, just north of the marina and south of the boat launch
http://maps.live.com/?v=2&where1=25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive,KIRKLAND,WA

directions from 405 north or south:

* take NE 85th Redmond/Kirkland Exit #18 & head West toward Kirkland.
* This road is SR-908 and becomes Central Way as you head down a slight hill and enter Kirkland.
* Cross 6th St, 4th St, 3rd St, Main St, Lake St
* at Stop Sign, turn Left onto Lakeshore Plaza Drive and see the grassy park, the Pavilion, Lake Washington, and a big parking lot

EVENT INFORMATION: Several local teachers of Tai Chi and Qi Gong (including me and another of my teachers, an instructor or two from the Qi Gong Institute – Dr. Sun’s school, the Kirkland Dahn Center and others) will be there.

The format is that each teacher will take a turn at teaching or presenting a Tai Chi or Qi Gong Form for participants to learn or follow along with. There will also be a few demonstrations (I have been asked to demonstrate Li Style Tai Chi Fan, for example). There is not a schedule – just taking turns as the # of teachers and # of participants allows – just non-stop Tai Chi and Qi Gong from 9 to noon.

Last year participants formed a big circle with teachers at one end and we all just followed along with whomever was teaching. For awhile there were so many folks attending and participating that we formed two groups. One group in a circle with a teacher at one end and another group in a regular class arrangement with the teach at the front.

Not interested in participating in the follow-alongs or mini-lessons but want to be a part of the event? Just come on down and watch from the comfort of a blanket spread out on the grass or in your chair. Or, walk around and see what the different schools and teachers have on display at their information tables.

Know a teacher who would like to join us? It is not too late – just write or call me (see below).

Learn more about World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day at www.worldtaichiday.org.

SMALL GIFT: Everyone will receive a card certifying their participation.

CONTACT ME:
Deborah Magallanes, Wu Dang Mountain Institute
206-550-4908 / wu.dang@verizon.net
Peace,

Deborah
Deborah Magallanes
Wu Dang Mountain Institute
~ A School of the Internal Arts
P.O. Box 3359
Kirkland, Washington 98083-3359
206-550-4908
wu.dang@verizon.net

Embrace The Moon – Ballard

Join Embrace The Moon & Friends on World Tai Chi Day this Saturday at Myrtle Edwards Park 3130 Alaskan Way W., in the Olympic Sculpture Garden. We’ll join practitioners from all over the world in this wave of celebrating Tai Chi & Qigong. Meet at 9:45 and start our practice at 10:00. Its free, all are welcome. We’ll start Standing, stretch into Muscle Tendon Qigong, flow into Silk Reeling & finally practice our dynamic Tai Chi. Come early, stay late! Enjoy the tradition!

We’ll keep you posted on all the great happenings at the Moon. In the meantime you can always go to the website & see what’s up for the rest of April & beyond.

Happy Training,

Kim

Embrace The Moon Taijiquan and Qigong
1716 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-0993
www.embracethemoon.com

Gym Ball Recall

Getting Fit The Old Fashioned Way

Below is a link to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall of several brands of gym balls. (In case you didn’t hear about it from Jay Leno:-)

If you bought your ball from me, there is no problem. Other brands of balls are involved though so if you or someone you know has a different brand you might want to look at the list.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09196.html

Action Steps Toward Better Health

Where Do You Get Your Omega 3s?

WatchPoisoned Waters and Learn The Truth About How Pollution in Puget Sound Could be Affecting Your Health

On Tuesday night at 9 p.m. watch Frontline’s program on PBS (Channel 9) talking about pollution in Puget Sound. Learn about “endocrine disrupters” and how to avoid much of the potential damage they can cause to your health (including weight gain, hormone balance, and risk of disease) by following a healthy lifestyle.

Stop By Our Office Wednesday Evening and Learn How You Can Save Hundreds of Dollars!

Wednesday, April 22nd at 6 p.m. representatives will be in our office to answer your questions and give you information about the new Epicenter Fitness in south Everett. This is a full service, newly renovated, health club with a wide range of some of the best equipment there is – I know, I’ve checked it out. It’s your chance to get a discounted membership with rates locked in for life! Stop by the office at 6 p.m. on Wednesday to find out more.

Get Free Nutritional Products – 17 Fruits & Vegetables – for Children, Ages 4-18 Years Old. And Get Those Products free for up to three years!

Send me an email at DDilday239@aol.com to learn more about how to participate in this study. Over 300,000 participants have already realized the benefits. You and your children might as well too. (You can find out more about those products here.)

You can do this!

Here is a link to an important blog post by Dan McComb of Biznik.

It gives information that will help show the way to how we can each make a little contribution toward sane commerce and sustainability.

Please take a look, and give it a think.

DrD

Chiropractic Wellness Care includes…Exercise “Hacks”

Zen Habits is a site I just heard about yesterday at a Biznik event. That link is to a list of recommendations about getting into and sticking with the exercise habit.

As with most of the stuff I link to this site, it’s someone saying what I would or have said, but saying it much better.

You will love the gentle encouragement and the ease in following these steps.