WESTWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT

¡ ISSUE 24 | ¡ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER | ¡ 2021 Forever

2021 Fall Class Schedule on Page 3! Plus, register for upcoming events with CHIP (Page 2) and Westwood for All Ages (Page 4). YoungNewsletter

FALL INTO FITNESS!

Yoga, Cardio Fitness, normal. surprise that is a Strength and Conditioning, mood booster, it’s more Pickleball, Basketball – this Additionally, based on important now than maybe fall Westwood Recreation recent studies conducted ever before as the past 12+ has it all! by Yale and Oxford months of isolation and Universities, exercise and restrictions have thrown Westwood Recreation mental health are more many people off their Director Gary Buchheister is closely related than many regular fitness routines and pleased to announce the may realize. Their 2018 elevated stress levels and return to regular study of 1.2 million people poor eating habits. So Community Center in the United States found grab a friend and join our operations! So, mark your that “people who exercise ForeverYoung classes, or calendars -- September 7th report having 1.5 fewer take a walk in Westvale is the official kick-off date days of poor mental health Park where you’ll also for Fall 2021 ForeverYoung a month, compared to discover our new outdoor fitness classes! To register, people who do not adult fitness area (near the use your Community Pass exercise.” The study also pavilion; details on page account or stop into the found that all types of 2!). office before classes begin. exercise can achieve those benefits but that “team You can see the full Buchheister believes that sports, , ForeverYoung schedule on the fall is a great time to and going to the are page 3 of this newsletter. revive your exercise routine, associated with the biggest especially after summer reductions…” The study is (Please note, at this writing it is vacations plans like family the largest observational highly recommended that reunions and visits to the study of its kind. (Source: indoor activity participants beach may have had you ScienceDaily.com 8/8/18) wear masks when not actively a little less active and a exercising or distancing.) little more festive than While it probably is not a

NEW WESTVALE PARK FITNESS AREA OPEN FOR USE Outdoor for Adults Keeps Fitness in Focus!

The new site of the Westwood Recreation

Department’s Outdoor Fitness Area is officially open for public use! This new workout space with specialized equipment is designed for adults of all ages and children over 12 years old. The project was funded through a Bergen County Open Space grant and the Borough of Westwood’s Capital Improvement Fund.

Gary Buchheister, Director of Westwood Recreation was enthusiastic about incorporating the adult fitness area into

Westvale Parks offerings. “Allowing for this type the apparatus. The workout circuit includes: of fitness training in a lovely outdoor setting is a chest press, lateral pull down, vertical press, significant improvement for our residents who shoulder rotator, cardio walker, leg extension, now more than ever are relying on our public knee lift station, climbing wall, bench dip and parks as a vital way to keep physically and a combo fitness hub. The Outdoor Fitness mentally fit,” he said. “We hope this new Area is completely wheelchair accessible as feature will help adult residents keep up their are most of the circuit stations. fitness goals in an easily accessible way.”

In addition to facilitating individual workouts, The new outdoor fitness area features 10 plans are currently in the works to offer different workout apparatus stations mounted outdoor fitness classes for Spring over a rubber playground safety surface. Each 2022 led by current Westwood Recreation piece of equipment includes a QR code, that strength and conditioning instructors. Look for when accessed via a smart phone camera, will Westwood Recreation Department class play a short video illustrating proper usage of updates at facebook.com/westwoodnjrec.

BRING GOOD HEALTH AND

WELLNESS TO YOUR COMMUNITY!

Join the Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) to learn how you, your organization or business can get involved with the Nutrition and Physical Activity Task Force (NPATF) by attending an informational session on Tuesday, September 28 from 11:45-1:00 pm at the Westwood Recreation Department’s Community Center at 55 Jefferson Ave. You can pre-register in the office starting September 7.

The NPATF is comprised of nutrition and physical activity professionals and community members who promote healthy eating, increased physical activity, and wellness in Bergen County. Come share your experiences and expertise!

To learn more about CHIP visit www.healthybergen.org. If you have any questions or difficulty with registration please contact Tara Chatterjee at [email protected] or 551-204-2297. CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness Outdoor Yoga 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM SEPTEMBER Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 55+ Open Gym Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness Basketball Strength & Conditioning 10:45 AM Outdoor Yoga 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 8:00-10:00 AM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 55+ Open Gym Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness Basketball Strength & Conditioning 10:45 AM Outdoor Yoga 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 8:00-10:00 AM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 55+ Open Gym Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness Basketball Strength & Conditioning 10:45 AM Outdoor Yoga 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 8:00-10:00 AM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM

26 27 28 29 30 55+ Open Gym Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Basketball Strength & Conditioning 10:45 AM Outdoor Yoga 10:00 AM 8:00-10:00 AM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2 Cardio Fitness OCTOBER 1:00 PM 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 55+ Open Gym Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness Basketball Strength & Conditioning 10:45 AM Outdoor Yoga 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 8:00-10:00 AM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 55+ Open Gym Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness Basketball Strength & Conditioning 10:45 AM Outdoor Yoga 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 8:00-10:00 AM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 55+ Open Gym Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness Basketball Strength & Conditioning 10:45 AM Outdoor Yoga 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 8:00-10:00 AM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 55+ Open Gym Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness 9:30 AM Cardio Fitness Basketball Strength & Conditioning 10:45 AM Outdoor Yoga 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 8:00-10:00 AM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Indoor Pickleball 12:00–3:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM Social Club Mahjong 1:00 PM

31 55+ Open Gym NOTES: Basketball -In the event of rain/inclement weather, Thursday outdoor yoga class will move to the 8:00-10:00 AM Community Center. Children’s Halloween -Outdoor Pickleball is available from 9-12 every weekday at McKinley Park. For more Parade information please call the Recreation Department at 201-664-7882. 10:00 AM -ForeverYoung Art Classes will be announced soon.

ForeverYoung Class Overview

Flaticon – Freepik MAHJONG – Collect the most tile-sets to win this ancient Chinese social game.

YOGA –Stretch and meditate during this restorative practice with certified instructor Tori Karach.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING – Karen Save the date for October 9, 11am-3pm when local Abergast leads a class that works to increase senior service providers team up with Westwood For All Ages for ‘Westwood Thrive’ – an afternoon of fun, strength/bone density via controlled information, resources and activities that will movements that adapt to everyday activities. showcase the importance of age-friendly planning, PICKLE BALL – This fast growing sport blends intergenerational relationships and dynamic racket ball and tennis for a fun low-impact community building. workout. The goal of the event is to help rebuild social and community connections that may have diminished for CARDIO FITNESS -Elaine Bloomenthal gets older residents during pandemic shutdowns and you dancing your way to fitness in this fun, distancing while bringing forward a greater awareness energizing low-impact cardio class. and appreciation for what it means to be an Age- ACRYLIC PAINTING - Learn basic techiques of Friendly Community. During the event you can look acrylic painting. (starts mid-September) forward to presentations on age-friendly community building, nutrition, estate planning, tech tips, M.E.L.T. - Soft rollers combined with gentle decluttering and more! Plus all day long there will be rejuvenates muscles and tendons participatory demonstrations of pickleball, mahjong alleviating chronic pain. (Will be added to and cardio dance fitness with the Westwood schedule soon) Recreation Department. The event will also include Mama D & the Vexations to entertain everyone at the KNITTING - Relax with friends as you learn to end of the day! knit hats, scarves and other items with Fredda To register, type this link into your internet browser: Conlon. (Will be added to schedule soon) https://tinyurl.com/z6fcckk4

WESTWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT

ForeverYoung NEWSLETTER Issue No. 24 September/October 2021

Questions, Comments, Concerns? Contact the Westwood Recreation Department 55 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, NJ 07675 201-664-7882 [email protected] www.westwoodnj.gov/179/recreation www.facebook.com/westwoodnjrec

Gary Buchheister Recreation Director Margaret McDonough RoseAnn Ciarlante Administrative Assistant Recreation Aide, Newsletter Editor