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A Free Monthly Magazine Promoting Healthy & Happy Living in the Capital City FEBRUARY IS 785-380-8848 22611611 S SWW 117th7th SSt.,t., Topeka,Topeka ,KS KS 66604 66604 www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com PUBLISHER: Lee Hartman 785-640-6399 [email protected] SALES & MARKETING: Kevin Doel 785-554-5336 [email protected] Topeka Health & Wellness is available at over 300 locations in the Greater Topeka area, including Hospitals, Medical Offices, Dental Offices, Spas, Fitness Centers, Restaurants, Coffeehouses, Groceries, Health Food Stores and other business & retail locations, including over 100 indoor & outdoor Display Racks. Advertisers are offered exclusive rights to write articles in their area of expertise, by doctors and other experts within their companies. Therefore our readers are being educated and informed by local experts, and can easily reach out to them for more information. Written marerials submitted become the property of Topeka Health & Wellness, and all content in print or online is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice or treatment. The statements and opinions contained in the advertisements and articles are not necessarily the views of Topeka Health & Wellness. Any reproduction of our print or online content without prior written consent is prohibited. ON THE COVER: Our cover photo by Rick Peterson fea - tures Anthony Downing (No. 2) of the new Topeka Sizzlers in game action. The exciting and high-scoring Sizzlers are coached by KU legend Calvin Thompson. Read their story and fitness tips in this issue. Thanks to all of our advertisers and con - tributing experts who helped inform our readers this month! Let us know how you like what we have to offer, and any suggestions you may have for improvements & additions, by emailing [email protected]. Page 4 • February 2019 ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------Topeka Health & Wellness February is 5 Reasons Dietitians Are Reaching for Walnuts Heart Month Kylene Frost, RD, LD desired. Cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add Topeka Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian oil and process until thoroughly combined.

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This is because it doesn’t take much for your body to more calories. adapt to a new activity, but over time, your body learns how any people take up running in the hopes of to be more efficient. “The body’s a really smart machine,” shedding weight, only to find that after weeks Either way, start paying attention to how much you’re ac - Holland says. Unfortunately for you, this means your usual or months of effort, the number on the scale tually eating and burning per day. “I think most people jog around the neighborhood isn’t going to cut it anymore. M would be really surprised,” Holland says. He recommends has barely budged.; or worse, has actually gone up. keeping a food log so you become aware of your actual in - THE FIX: If you’re still running the same route at the same “I’ve had people say, ‘Why am I training for a marathon take. If you have the funds, you could also consult with a pace, you need to start changing things up if you want to and I’m gaining more weight than I ever have?’” says Tom sports nutritionist to get a personalized eating plan. continue seeing progress. This could mean kicking up your Holland, certified strength and conditioning specialist, ex - speed a notch, extending your run another half-mile or ercise physiologist, certified sports nutritionist and author 2. YOU ONLY RUN mile or choosing a route with more hills. If you have a fa - of “The Marathon Method.” Another common mistake many runners make is they be - vorite 3-mile loop, Holland recommends simply reversing If you’re frustrated by a lack of results, chances are you’ve come so addicted to running that they never try other ac - your direction. “If you were going clockwise and your loop fallen into one (or several) of the following common run - tivities. “That’s a huge problem,” Holland says. “If you do now goes counterclockwise, suddenly it’s a totally different ning traps. Here is what you need to do to get your progress the same thing over and over, it doesn’t matter how healthy run,” he says. back on track. it is, you’re going to get injured.” Another important thing to remember is once you lose weight, your BMR drops as well, which means you won’t 1. YOU EAT MORE CALORIES THAN YOU BURN THE FIX: Varying your training helps you become a more resilient runner, which allows you to continue seeing both need as many calories as you did when you were heavier. “When people start to exercise they tend to eat a little more, performance and weight-loss progress. Strength training In addition to switching up your usual running routine, be partly because of increased energy needs, but mostly be - in particular makes a great addition to any running pro - sure to recalculate your BMR. cause it is easy to justify,” says Steve Ball, PhD, a professor gram. In fact, performing a combination of cardio and of nutrition and exercise physiology. THE BOTTOM LINE strength training leads to greater weight loss than cardio- In other words, that 8-mile run you just finished can feel only exercise, according to a study in BMC Public Health. Don’t let a weight-loss plateau discourage you from run - like good justification for splurging on a donut (or two). ning. Running offers plenty of great health benefits, from “I would definitely recommend including some resistance While the occasional treat isn’t a big deal, you could end up keeping your ticker strong to boosting your mood and training in the program if body fat change is the goal,” Ball canceling out your workout entirely if you don’t watch it. quality of sleep. So even if you don’t lose a single pound says, as strength training can help you maintain muscle after a month of dedicated running, keep it up. What’s more, people often assume they’re burning more mass while you restrict calories. calories than they really are. For example, in one study, pub - Research backs this up: Elderly lished in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fit - obese individuals who strength ness, people overestimated calories burned during a trained were able to prevent treadmill session by as much as four times the actual nearly 100% of muscle loss while amount, leading them to eat 2–3 times their caloric expen - restricting calories, according to diture from that workout. findings published in the journal As a general rule, you can expect to burn roughly 100 calo - Nutrients. Ideally, you’ll cross- ries per mile, Holland says, though exact numbers may vary train 2–3 days per week with depending on weight, sex, age and fitness level. In fact, some complementary activities like estimates dictate a 30-minute run at a speed of 6 miles per strength training, swimming, cy - hour (a 10-minute mile) can torch 300–444 calories. But cling and yoga. If you’re over - knowing how many calories you burn on each run won’t whelmed at the thought of do you much good if you don’t also know how many calo - spending hours in the gym doing ries you need per day to lose weight. non-running activities, keep in mind that a 15–20-minute THE FIX: Use an app like MyFitnessPal to determine your strength routine and/or a 30- daily caloric needs and your basal metabolic rate (BMR) minute swim is sufficient. — how many calories you burn at rest. Generally, you want to aim for no more than 500 calories under your BMR for 3. YOU RUN THE SAME a new daily total that encourages healthy fat-loss. This way, SPEED AND DISTANCE you can be smarter about manipulating your exercise When you first started running, and/or diet to meet that total. it probably felt like the excess Just be careful not to drop your caloric intake too low or pounds just melted away. After a run miles on top of miles — all for the sake of weight-loss. few weeks (or months), however, If you find your daily calorie allotment is leaving you feeling your results suddenly stop com - Page 12 • February 2019 ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------Topeka Health & Wellness Sizzling the Hard Court in Topeka: KU Legend Calvin Thompson brings high scoring Topeka Sizzlers basketball to the Capital City By Kevin Doel As coach and co-owner, Thompson feels right at home here in Topeka and is proud to bring semi-professional or longtime basketball fans in basketball back to the Capital City. Basketball fans in Topeka, the name Topeka Siz - this area have many great memories of Thompson’s zlers should be familiar. The Siz - own playing days. Fzlers competed in the Continental Basketball Association from 1986-1990, Thompson was a four-year starter under KU coaches with the most famous player from the Ted Owens and Larry Brown. He set KU’s record for team being University of Kansas standout most consecutive free throws with 33 in a row, which Calvin Thompson. The Sizzlers have re - stood for 21 years. Thompson finished his career tied turned this season, now competing in the for 1st for games started and games played in a season, American Basketball Association (ABA) 3rd in minutes played, 4th in scoring, 5th in assists, 7th with Thompson serving as General Man - in steals, 13th in blocks and 19th in rebounds in Kansas ager and Head Coach. Jayhawk history.

Thompson, captain of what many con - Drafted by the New York Knicks of the NBA, Thomp - sider to be the best team in Jayhawk his - son played two seasons with the Topeka Sizzlers after tory, the ”Final Four” team in 1986, brief stints in camp with the Los Angeles Clippers, In - competed in European professional bas - diana Pacers, Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio ketball for seven years following his time playing for the him come back to Topeka. Spurs. In his rookie season with the Sizzlers, he aver - Topeka Sizzlers. His love for the game drove him to join “We are dedicated to building a great fan base here in aged 21 points and five rebounds per game and was with a group of investors to start a new semi-profes - named CBA Rookie Runner-Up of the Year. After the sional team. Topeka,” Thompson says. “Our aim is to provide top notch entertainment, contribute to many local non - Sizzlers, Thompson joined professional teams in Eu - rope, playing in France for two years and Israel for five “I am excited to be back in Topeka, now as a part of the profit organizations, and give the city a winning pro - years. ABA with the red, white and blue balls," Thompson said. gram the community will be proud to support.” After his playing days, Thompson started a youth pro - Thompson said it's his love of the game that made So far, the team is living up to its goal as the undefeated Sizzlers are putting up big wins over teams from gram back in his home town of Kansas City named throughout the country. As of this Helping Out Other People (HOOP). He was also the writing, the team has a 9-0 record and Head Coach of the KC Mustangs, a women’s profes - are averaging nearly 156 points per sional basketball team, in 1995 and more recently game. coached the KC Tornados of the North American Pre - mier Basketball league. The combination of HOOP Sizzlers players were selected by and his many years of playing and coaching basketball Thompson following a team tryout. is the driving force that keeps Thompson in the game They are all post-collegiate players. today. While many are from this area, in - cluding Topekans Jordan Newby and When not on the road, the Topeka Sizzlers play their Mekan Moss, others hail from as far home games at multiple venues around the Topeka KU legend Calvin Thompson is the away as Minnesota. Forward Latrell area. The team has played at Washburn Rural High Sizzlers’ co-owner and head coach Love graduated from Minnetonka School, Topeka West High School and Topeka Colle - High School in Minnesota and went giate. The team’s schedule of upcoming games, as well on to play college ball at Mississippi as the ability to purchase tickets, is available on its State University. website, TopekaSizzlers.org. Topeka Health & Wellness ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------February 2019 • Page 13 Topeka Sizzlers ’ Top 5 Tips for a Better Basketball Bod hoist the weight] if you’re using heavy weight). How to Do It o excel as a professional basketball player requires • Descend into a squat position while keeping your back a devotion to conditioning which will boost your straight, your chest upright, your elbows parallel to the • Tape an “X” on the floor. speed, stamina, shooting, and mental toughness. floor, and your butt over your heels. • Hop quickly over a line, changing direction after every TEven if you’re not an aspiring pro basketball player, these • Once your knees reach 90 degrees, return to the starting 5 jumps. same routines can help you live a longer, healthier life. position. • After 30 jumps, rest 30 seconds and complete another set. 1.Front squat 2.Side plank leg raise 5.Curl to overhead press A solid base is important if you want to get better at bas - In every facet of the game—shooting, defending, sprinting ketball. You don’t want to lose your balance every time an off the court in shame after launching an air ball—you’re It is vital to strengthen your upper body if you want to get opponent bumps you. using core strength. Strengthening your core is essential if better at basketball. you want to get better at basketball. Along with making your legs, trunk, and lower back strong, How to do it: front squats will teach your body proper biomechanical How to do it: alignment. Tall people tend to naturally squat wrong by • Grab a pair of dumbbells and let them hang at your bending forward instead of sitting deep—and that’s not a • Lie on your side, keep your legs straight, and prop your sides. strong position. When doing these, only squat down until self up on your arm or elbow. • Perform a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. your knees are at 90 degrees, since that’s the range of a de - • Raise both the upper leg and arm (point that upper toe • Return to the standing position and do a biceps curl. fensive stance. downward). • When the dumbbells reach your shoulders, flip your • Hold the position for 30 seconds, then switch sides. hands over and press them over your head by thrusting How to do it: from your hips (called a push-press). 3.Squat hops to wall squat • Reverse the move, slowly, to the starting position, and • Grab a pair of dumbbells and stand with your feet repeat. slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. The first thing you do when you’re tired in basketball is start • Raise the dumbbells upward and rotate your hands so to stand up and lose the position where you are strong and they’re in the same position they’d be for a barbell squat laterally quick. This squat hop to wall squat duo will supply (might require a lower body “kip” [dynamic move to your lower body with strength and stamina.

How to do it: • Get into a defensive stance (legs bent 90 degrees, back straight, head up), arms out like you’re guarding some- one. • Perform 16 jumps rapidly (4 forward, 4 sideways, 4 to the other side, and 4 backward) and repeat it 4 times. • Find a wall and get back into your defensive stance with your arms and fingers extended and your back against the wall. • Stay in that position until failure. 4.Line hops Head Coach Calvin Thompson Proprioception is an internal mechanism that allows us to do cool things like control our limbs without having to look at them while they work. That’s how we can drive without the need to stare at our hands and feet.

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inding out you have cancer is scary enough. But if the doctor says it’s stage 4 then you F know it’s life-threatening. See how a nation - wide study changed the life of one woman who was told she was ready for hospice. Dr. Calfa explained, “So it’s basically using a drug that investigational therapy for her metastatic breast can - Anita Shangvi has battled breast cancer since 2007. has an FDA approval for a different cancer type.” cer. Shangvi said, “Fourteen months later I’m here talking Shangvi said, “First recurrence was 2011.” Study participants go through genomic testing to de - termine the specific mutation of their tumor. The to you guys!” Then three years ago she found out the cancer had study then matches the patient to a targeted therapy Shangvi gets an infusion every three weeks. She’s still spread. already on the market for a different cancer. in the battle of her life but now feels she’s got a fight - ing chance. Shangvi continued, “It went to the lungs and I was “It will look to see if it’s efficacious, if it works, if it’s safe, what are your side effects,” said Dr. Calfa. shot into stage 4.” “It has given me that optimism, it has put me back in the game. And you know what, I have a chance here,” Shangvi qualified for the study and is now getting an Carmen Calfa, MD, Breast Medical Oncologist, As - said Shangvi. sistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, and Associate Director of Community Outreach Breast Cancer Allowing daughter Tasha to spend more time with Program at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center her mom. in Plantation says the problem is when standard treat - ments stop working. Th e TAPUR study is sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology and is open to pa - “So, patients go through several lines of therapy be - tients with other advanced cancers. There are cause what happens is cancer outsmarts us unfortu - more than 100 sites in 20 states offering the nately,” said Dr. Calfa. TAPUR study.

Now there’s hope for stage 4 cancer patients who’ve To find out more visit www.tapur.org and run out of treatment options. It’s called the TAPUR http://med.miami.edu/news/sylvester-is-sole- study. florida-site-for-tapur-clinical-trial Page 16 • February 2019 ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------Topeka Health & Wellness Topeka Health & Wellness ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------February 2019 • Page 17 February is Top 10 Health Benefits of Gymnastics Heart Month

hen we watch the gymnasts perform ances as non-gymnasts. By applying this conditioning at the highest level, such as the outside the sport, people become better equipped to Olympics or national champi - avoid hazardous situations by quickly identifying W them and naturally correcting body alignment when onships, it’s easy to be amazed at how strong and flexible they are. The raw physical strength, flex - walking, standing or jumping, etc. ibility, power, agility, coordination, grace, balance • Strength development: Gymnastics produces, and control required in gymnastics are impres - pound-for-pound, the best athletes in the world. sive, but these elite level athletes are not the only Gymnastics uses almost exclusively body weight ex - ones who can benefit from participating. ercises to build upper body, lower body, and core strength. Top 10 Health Benefits of Gymnastics: • Discipline: Gymnastics instills a sense of discipline. • Flexibility: Flexibility is a primary factor in Each student must have the self control to make cor - gymnastics. Increasing flexibility can also be an rections when a coach asks them to, and they must effective aid to the reduction of injury, preventing also have the self discipline to stay on task when a people from forcing a limb to an injurious range • Increased cognitive functioning: Participation coach is working with another gymnast. of motion. By learning movements and combin - in gymnastics does not only offer physical gains; • Social skills: At all ages, gymnastics provides an op - ing them in a routine, the gymnast can attain it is beneficial for improving concentration and portunity to develop social skills. Younger children greater flexibility and greater control of the body. mental focus – an important aspect of anyone’s learn how to stand in line, look, listen, be quiet when • Disease prevention: Participation in gymnas - life. Gymnastics allows children the chance to others are talking, work and think independently, and tics can help maintain a healthy body, which is think for themselves, to stimulate their imagina - how to be respectful of others. The older kids learn key to preventing numerous health conditions tions and to solve problems safely. how to set a good example for the people who look such as asthma, cancer, obesity, heart disease and • Increased coordination: Gymnasts do not react up to them and become role models at a young age. diabetes. Being involved in gymnastics helps en - with as large a “startle response” to sudden imbal - Source: HealthFitnessRevolution.com courage a healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity and eating a well-balanced diet. • Strong and healthy bones: Participation in weight-bearing activities — including gymnastics — can develop strong, healthy bones, which is important to develop at a young age. As we age, we inevitably experience a decrease in bone mass every year. Building strong, healthy bones at a young age can help reduce the risks of developing osteoporosis later on in life. • Increased self-esteem: A study conducted by re - searchers at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have indicated that children who partici - pate in physical activity like gymnastics are likely to have better self-esteem and self-efficacy. • Daily exercise needs: The American Heart Asso - ciation recommends children participate in 60 min - utes of physical activity per day. Adults age 18 and over should participate in 30 minutes of exercise at least five days per week. Participation in gymnastics helps meet the exercise recommendations set forth by the American Heart Association. Page 18 • February 2019 ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------Topeka Health & Wellness Topeka Health & Wellness ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------February 2019 • Page 19

ease is the most common clinical condition in on't turn your nose to Fido's or cats and dogs even though it's completely pre - Fluffy's bad breath! That odor might ventable. Dsignify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet's teeth Make it a point this month to learn more and gums but its internal organs as well. The about pet dental health, including how to take American Veterinary Medical Association care of your pet's teeth year-round, and why it sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month in February to address the significance of oral health care for pets.

According to the AVMA, "more than 85% of dogs and cats that are at least 4 years old have tal disease. Periodontal disease is the final stage a condition in which bacteria attack the soft in a process that begins with the development gum tissue. This condition is called periodon - of plaque on your pet's teeth. Periodontal dis -

is important. Providing a high level of Oral Care can lengthen the life of your pet and re - duce undue infections and pain.

Remember, while February is National Pet Dental Health Month, dental health should be a daily ritual for pet owners all year long. Page 20 • February 2019 ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------Topeka Health & Wellness New Health & Wellness Info at the Library

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For info: 785-232-5533 or Chester Ave. $6 adults, $3 children 6 and under. greatoverlandstation.com ARAB SHRINE CIRCUS – Feb. 15-17, Kansas Ex - GOOD VIBRATIONS: A 60'S REVIEW - Mar. pocentre. For info: 235-1986 30, 3pm. Jayhawk Theatre. Topeka Acappella Un - limited plus special guests DoubleStuf Quartet. RV & SPORT SHOW – Feb. 15-17, Kansas Expocentre. $20 general admission, $15 each for groups of 8 For info: 235-1986. $8. www.ksexpo.com or more. Part of the proceeds will benefit theatre SOUP & CHILI SUPPER AND BASKET AUCTION- restoration. Tickets: jayhawktheater.com. For Feb. 16, 4-6:30 pm, Big Springs United Methodist info: 785-383-3649 Church (96 Hwy 40 - half way between Topeka and Lawrence on Hwy 40). MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR– Feb. 19; ONGOING EVENTS: MEDICARE MONDAYS 2pm. Learn the basics of Medicare and all its options. – First Mon. of ea. month, 1-3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library Seminars are designed for those becoming eligible for (Menninger Room 206), 1515 SW 10th. Senior Medicare and those considering making a change. Sem - health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 inar will be held at the Heart Center at 929 SW Mul - or [email protected] vane. For info or to sign up: centuryinsuranceagencyks.com or 270-4593 or TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT– Mondays, [email protected]. Snacks & drinks provided. 6:30pm, 2112 SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their best selves, including EQUIFEST 2017- Feb. 22-24. Kansas Expocentre. All- physical, mental & emotional health & wellness. breed horse fair and exposition. Rodeo, mounted Open to any man. Brian Thomas: shooting, etc. For info: 776-0662 [email protected] or 785-727-9439 TIM ALLEN – Feb. 22, 7:30pm, TPAC. $49.00. SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM- every Mon., CHOCOLATE AFTER DARK 2019 - Feb. 23, 6-8pm. Wed., & Fri., 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Dillon House, 404 SW 9th St. Everyone's a VIP - your Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 ticket includes: Chocolate sampling and the chance to & NW 46th St.) 785-286-060 or office@rhcc - visit with nationally-renowned chocolatiers, VIP gift topeka.org bag. Entertainment from Jarrod Guth. Tickets $55 at SENIOR STRETCHING EXERCISES- each visittopeka.org or on our facebook page. Mon. – Wed. – Fri., 9:30-10:15am, Seaman Com - ANNUAL THOMAS L. KING LECTURE IN RELI- munity Church, 2036 NW Taylor St. Enter on east side of the Fellowship Hall. No Charge. 785- GIOUS STUDIES - Feb. 25, 7:30pm. Washburn Univer - 354-8777 or 785-213-6016 sity Memorial Union, near 19th and MacVicar. TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS Specialist on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Free. TROUPS- Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone OPERATION SOUP LINE FUNDRAISER– Feb. 27, Comm. Church, 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based 11am-2pm, Expocentre Ag Hall. Chili or soup, dessert scouting programs for kids age 5-18. Register on - & drink. $10 adults; $5 children 12 & under. Local line at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. celebrity servers, entertainment and a theme basket GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – First Mon. each silent auction. Carry out available. 785-357-5341. month, 3:30-4:30pm, 400 SW Oakley. For info: www.DoorstepTopeka.org [email protected] Donna Park 783-7527 or valeotopeka.org. Free. SPECIAL SERVICES WITH SUSIE SHELLEN- HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS BERGER - Mar. 1 & 2 at 6:30 pm, and Mar. 3 at 10 am, – 2nd Mon., 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighbor - Family Life Church of the Nazarene, 1211 NW 46th St. hood well-being by mobilizing people, ideas & re - Nationally known speaker and humorist. For info: 785- sources. 233-1365 608-6127 or myfamilylifechurch.org OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP – First Tuesday of 21ST METRO VOICE MIDWEST CHRISTIAN K-12 each month at St. Francis Health, 1700 SW 7th EDUCATION & COLLEGE EXPO.Mar. 2, 9:30 am- St, Meeting Room, 2nd floor, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. 2:00 pm. Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall, Anyone with an ostomy may attend. The goal is Kansas City, MO. FREE SEMINARS! 50 Christian Col - to provide education and ongoing support. Call leges from 17 States! 25 K-12 Schools from Metro KC 295-5555 Page 28 • February 2019 ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------Topeka Health & Wellness EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS: 12-step program for those the month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. Info: 478-4760. suffering with emotional instability such as depression, 266-4606 or [email protected] SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP- anxiety, grief, etc. Meets every Tues. at Grace Episcopal SHAWNEE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 2-4pm at First United Cathedral, Noon-1pm. N/C. 785-633-7764 Wednesday's, 7pm, Croco Hall, 6115 SE Hwy 40, Tecum - Methodist, 6th & Topeka. Park on west side & use west LADIES’ EXERCISE – Tue 7-8 pm & Fri. 8-9 am, First seh. Call 785-845-2357. (1st two lessons free) door, turn left & take ramp to the library, then left to the Baptist, 129 W 15th St., Lyndon. free active support: fat SPIRITUAL PAUSE – Every Wed., 12-12:30pm, Carole elevator. Push [B] to go to the fellowship hall. 49-3258. burning, strength, fitness. 207-0380 Chapel at Washburn Univ. Informal service. 233-1844 SHEPHERDS CENTER HHHS WALKING GROUP - GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Fran - meets 2nd & 4th Thurs 9:30-11 at HHHS, 21st & Belle. GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, cis Hospital, meeting room #8. Entrance for walkers is on the WEST side of the building. St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286-2329; Walking is done on an inside track. People who would Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, , Indian like to walk a shelter dog call Kelsey, 233-7325. Creek Elementary, 4303 NE Indian Creek Rd. Volunteers SEX TRAFFICKING INFORMATION – 785-230-8237 gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low-income STROKE SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Fri of every month LIBRARY’S LEARN & PLAY BUS - Every Tuesday 1- students. Topeka North Outreach. 286-1370. from 4-5pm in cafeteria of Kansas Rehab Hospital, 1504 3pm, Auburn Community Center. SW 8th Ave. Meet other stroke survivors, their families, TOPEKA AREA BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP – and hear guest speakers. (785)232-8553 with questions. SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH– Weekdays, except Third Thur. every month, 6-7:30pm, Kansas Rehabilitation NICOTINE ANONYMOUS– Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town holidays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. Wash - Hospital, 1504 SW 8th Ave. , employee cafeteria on 1st & Country Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 ington Street. Minimal cost per person. Res- floor. All survivors, family, & friends welcome. Call Faye ervations/cancellations are required 24 hours in advance Miller: 207-2606 or Randy by calling Meals on Wheels of Jefferson and Shawnee Williams: 232-8553 County at 295-3980. Each meal includes 1% milk and sugar-free items are included for diabetics. 785-215- 0064. COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING– Thursday's 6-9pm.

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Topeka Health & Wellness ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------February 2019 • Page 29 SW 29th St., use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellowship Thursday: 6:15-7:00pm Zumba OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS: - of men & women helping each other to live free of nicotine. Friday: 12-12:45pm Cardio Strength WED., 5:30pm – First Congregational Church, 1701 SW No fees. 402-321-486; [email protected]. Saturday: 9:00-9:45am Cardio Remix Collins, in Library; 845-3226. NOTO MARKET & ART WALK ON FIRST FRIDAYS– ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT– Providing serv - SAT., 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 3, 2nd NOTO arts district. Enjoy arts, antiques, fine crafts, and flea ices for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion floor; 862-2326. market items. Syndrome…we can help mend a broken heart! For info: For info: [email protected]; http://sun - flower.oaregion4.org/ ELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage Blvd. Kay Lyn at [email protected]. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 principles found in AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS– for friends & families CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying these Biblical princi - of alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or Agency on Aging provides an opportunity for caregivers ples, become free from addictive & dysfunctional behaviors. topekaalanon.org to get together and share their ideas and feelings. crtopekaks.org. 1st Wednesday of the month, 1pm, Baldwin Methodist ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly sup - Church, 708 Grove… Baldwin City. TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & 2nd Monday of the month, 3:30pm, Topeka public li - friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic addiction. port group meetings for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: brary, Anton Rm. Every Sat., noon-1:15 pm, rm. A, 1st Baptist Church, 3033 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-3pm, Topeka Library, SW MacVicar, enter on S. side, door A. www.naranonmid - Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, 271-1844 or email [email protected]. Perkins Room west.org 3rd Friday of the month, 12 noon, Jayhawk Area Agency "HEALING HEARTS SATURDAY FAIRLAWN STARTER BIKE RIDE – Every Sat., " support group/Bible study – For on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd. 8am at Classic Bean in Fairlawn Plaza, end at Pizagle’s. Great women whose husbands struggle with pornography ad - for beginners. [email protected] dictions or have had affairs. Videos & workbook will ********************************** give you hope for your marriage & emotional healing. SAVING DEATH ROW DGS ADOPTION BOOTH– Every For info: Jane Goble, 249-0983. Send your healthy events to Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Also, some Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW Westport info@Topeka HealthandWellness.com Dr. www.savingdeathrowdogs.com HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS – sec - ond Sat., at Christian Lord Ministries, 2421 SE California. Simplif y Y our B ook keeping Call 266-4979. SLIDERDAYS – 12-1pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW Jackson. • I nc or por ation Join us every third Saturday for Line Dancing!! Cost: Free-will • O ccupa tional Lic ense donation!! 50% of your donation will be applied to the reno - vation of the Jayhawk Theatre. • G over nmen t tax ling applica tions • P repar e & E- le y our tax es online THE BERRYTON PICKERS- First Sat. of ea. month, 7-9pm, Keeping y our o wn books and r ec or ds • A ccoun ting and r epor ting based on Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! can be a r eal challenge , especially if y ou each individual c ompan y needs SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - Saturdays, 10:30am to ar en 't w ell v ersed in the fundamen tals of 12:30pm, Fellowship Hall of Trinity Presbyterian Church, ac coun ting . When y ou w an t help , y ou can • P repar ation of individual , par tnership 4746 SW 21st. Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Dancers and c or por ate inc ome tax r etur ns come join in FREE dance lessons lead by a certified caller of alw ays tur n t o our dedica ted e xper ts . 20+ years. Questions: 272-2620. • Business Tax P repar ation f or TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES–Sundays, 2-4pm 2637 C or por ations , S -Cor p and P ar tnership SE 41st. No partner/experience needed. 215-0968. Struggling with tax es? You'r e not alone . • Elec tr onic F iling and F ast R efund KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS– Fourth Sun. ea. Month, 1pm, With help fr om P eggy ’s Tax and ser vic e a vailable f or individuals Auburn Commu-nity Center. Foot-stomping, hand-clapping Accoun ting S er vic es , y ou can make • Tax advic e and planning tunes to tickle your fancy. sur e y ou mast er tax season. • M on thly ac coun ting and HEAT UP TOPEKA – Free fitness classes; learn and build book keeping ser vic es healthy social & eating habits. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 • Q uick B ooks set up , tr ain and suppor t SW 21st. Florence Crittenton: 785-233-0516, Schedule a Januar y appoin tmen t www.flocritkansas.org • Small Business B ook keeping Sunday: 4-5pm Yoga Rec eiv e $25 o y our r etur n! • M on thly S ales Tax Monday: 12:12:45pm Kickbox Fusion Monday: 5:30-6:15pm STRONG by Zumba • P ayr oll S er vic es Monday: 6:15-7:00pm Pilates Fusion Tuesday: 12-12:45pm Yoga 300 SE 29th, Suit e C Tuesday: 5:30-6:15pm Zumba Tuesday: 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval Top ek a, K S 66605 Wednesday: 12-12:45pm Kickboxing Thursday: 12-12:45pm Pilates (785) 286-7899 Thursday: 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval Page 30 • February 2019 ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------Topeka Health & Wellness 2019 Kansas Health Champions Announced Recognized by KDHE and the Governor’s Council on Fitness strengthen student/athletes and students who love the Honorable Mentions he Kansas Department of Health and Envi - arts in the S.T.E.A.M. disciplines. Lastly, he has a vi - ronment (KDHE) and Candice McField of sion for the old Indian Springs Mall that will trans - Jody Hoeneris the Grant coordinator for the Pathways to the Governor’s Council on Fitness presented form it into a youth sports tourism / community Tthe 2019 Kansas Health Champion awards recently a Healthy Kansas Grant Coordi - revitalization center focused on among other things nator and serves as Bourbon during the Community Health Promotion Summit in strengthening the ‘holistic health’ of the city. Manhattan. The Health Champion Award was devel - County’s Economic Develop - oped by the Governor’s Council on Fitness to recog - ment Director. Under her lead - Lenton Bailey Jr. who nominated Pastor Roberson ership she has taken her county nize and promote exemplary contributions to fitness for the award said, “Although at times the challenge in Kansas. to the tops of the charts in terms has been great, he has remained committed to his of making impactful change to vision of creating the healthiest community in “Eligible nominees include volunteers, schools, com - improve the health and fitness of Kansas”. Throughout, his time with the organiza - her friends and neighbors. She munities, employers, media organizations and policy tion KC United! has given over 5,000 youth and makers that put forth exceptional efforts to model, en - has made great strides working parents with a higher level of community engage - with worksites. “Jody’s work will courage, and promote fitness in Kansas,” said Awards ment. His partnerships with dietitians, local health - Committee Chair Candice McField. “The winners contribute to improving the care programs and various wrap around services, health for more than 1,800 people,” said Elizabeth Ablah were selected from the nominations of several worthy ensure that those who attend the organizations candidates in each category.” who nominated Jody for the award “that is not even count - summer camps receive a healthy breakfast and ing the residual effect it will have on families and the neigh - lunch each day. This year’s winners were: borhood at large.” Aside from working in her own community, as a WorkWell Kansas champion, she also The Monarch Cement Company places an immense • Individual Health Champion: Pastor Adrion Roberson, takes times to support others across the state who are work - value on their employees ing on similar projects. Kansas City, Kansas and their overall health. • Organizational Health Champion: The Monarch They have an onsite clinic City of Emporia Cement Company, Humboldt has been hard at work making improve - for employees and de - ments to encourage more physical activity in their com - • Individual Honorable Mention: Jody Hoener, Fort Scott pendents. The clinic offers • Organizational Honorable Mention: City of Emporia munity. In March, they adopted an ordinance banning all basic labs, medications, tobacco and electronic cigarettes and immunizations at no on playgrounds and at youth Health Champions cost with over 86% using sporting events. Ongoing events the clinic in one way or an - welcomed by the city such as Pastor Adrion Roberson serves as co-pastor of the other. Monarch is a Work - Dirty Kanza and Disc Golf, both Berean Fellowship Church Well Kansas worksite and internationally known and rec - in Kansas City, Kansas. in 2017, a primary focus ognized, have resulted in large And CEO/Co-Founder of became physical activity. groups of community members KC United! Youth Sports & Every employee received training on proper stretch - who come to take part in one or Education Initiative. In ing, and the company has a designated walking path both activities. In August, the city 2008, it all started as the in the corporate office. expressed support for the Safe Wyandotte County Youth Routes to Healthy Food Access resolution that will now Football and Cheer. As of Elizabeth Ablah who nominated the organization offer biking and walking infrastructure to help people get 2016 KCU! has evolved remarked, “Improvements have been made, and are safely to and from grocery stores and farmers markets in into the Mary Ann Flunder continuing to be made, which will have a lasting low access areas. “Their willingness to support, expand and Summer STEAM Sports & impact on the lives of Monarch’s employees, fami - advocate for public health can be a model for other com - Arts Camp. For the parents lies and their community for a long time to come.” munities across the state,” said Theresa Briggs of Healthier and guardians of the par - Interest by employees in other physical activities, Lyon County who also nominated the city for the award. ticipants he has started the GAMECHANGERS pro - like pickleball, has spread over to the community; gram. where the local recreation department is developing “Congratulations, to these fine individuals and organ - plans to put pickleball courts in the city park and izations and their support in being exceptional in their Under his leadership he is developing an idea for a even offered equipment to the local elementary efforts to model, encourage, and promote fitness in year-round after school program that will help school. Kansas,” said McField. Topeka Health & Wellness ------www.TopekaHealthandWellness.com ------February 2019 • Page 31