Husain Rizvi/Dubai
Trainer Peter Njenga with Rashed Ali. (Photos/Supplied)
Trainer Azgar Khan.
Trainer Fearghal O Neill.
We speak to trainers and fitness enthusiasts about what their regimes are like during the holy month.
Ramadan, a month when Muslims across the world observe a fast from sunrise to sunset, turns many people, including me, into fitness enthusiasts who pledge to make a difference in their bodies.
Fasting plays an important role in maintaining fitness. There are people who follow a certain method called intermittent fasting that focuses on timely meals. During Ramadan, many Muslims observe their fast and work out as well, however, for some, doing both can prove to be tough.
Shawnee Senior Happenings: Internet safety workshop offered
Amy Riggins
Recreation Facility Supervisor
Greetings, Shawnee! A big shout out and thank you to Bill Simpson, Linda Brown, and SSM Health for leading an Advanced Directive Workshop this week! The information presented was insightful, helpful, professional, and sensitive. Bill serves as the head chaplain and Linda is the director of palliative care at SSM Health. Both shared from their many years of experience helping families and individuals. Participants were very appreciative and shared how much this workshop helped them understand the somewhat complicated issue of advanced directives.
The Senior Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell will be hosting a second Advanced Directive Workshop on Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the evening. Anyone is welcome to attend this free workshop, as it is important to learn about advanced directives at any age. Come join the discussion and presentation of current Oklahoma law concerning medi
Amy Riggins
Recreation Facility Supervisor
Good morning, Shawnee! We had a great bunch of players in our pool tournament this past Friday! In case you missed it, it was a singles tournament played in a double elimination format. This means no one was eliminated until they lost lose twice. In next week’s article, I can share the winner’s name. We hope to offer a partner draw tournament soon, which would pair players together in a random drawing the day of the tournament.
Our first Check and Chat with OBU student nurses was also held last Friday. A group of seven nurses joined us for the day, and they provided blood pressure checks as well as other health assessments. In addition, the nurses interacted with our senior members in a variety of activities. Based on their feedback, they had a blast! Our next Check and Chat will be this Thursday, March 11, and a new group of OBU student nurses will be joining us. You can drop by anytime between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to have your blood pr
Shawnee Senior Happenings: Center closed for President s Day
Amy Riggins
Recreation Facility Supervisor
Greetings, Shawnee! The cold weather delayed its arrival by a few days, but then it hit us with a flurry! Brrrrrrr! That Oklahoma wind chill is something else! Be sure to check your pipes and keep your pets indoors. Like the Christmas song goes, “It doesn’t show signs of stopping!”
If you do venture out, bundle up well. You can come get some indoors exercise at the Senior Rec Center located at 401 N. Bell. We open the gym up each morning at 8 a.m. Walking 16 laps around the gym, including the lobby, equals one mile. Want to track your walking? Be watching for a new Walking Log Challenge we will be launching soon!
Local calendar starting Jan. 19
The Shawnee News-Star
January 19
Life Recovery Shawnee meets at 7 p.m. at Open Door Church of God, 1200 N. Tucker St. (one block north of Wallace) in Shawnee. If you are in recovery from addiction, divorce, emotional issues, etc., we’re here for you. Meetings are free and everyone is welcome. Contact Ty Thorpe at 405-833-7366 for more information.
The Shawnee Senior Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell will host a seminar providing tips on how to live stream live or recorded events, such as church services. The seminar is at 2:30 p.m. and is free for anyone aged 55+.