Hike Mont O'Brien

Hello Girls,

Last fall some of us went on a lovely hike to Mont O'Brien with Paula Armstrong as our guide.

Paula is quite willing to take us on another hike on Tues. May 8th..

We could meet at my house for 9:00am and car pool from here. Bring your lunch as we can eat at the top of the mountain. The hike is not hard if you take your time (approximately 3 km.)

The day is free except for a small donation to the Mont O'Brien organization (which helps maintain the trails).

Please let me know if you are planning on coming to this hike.

Also our next "Feel Fit' meeting after the Women's Wellness Day will be on May 10th.

Fitfully Yours,

Muriel

A challenge!

Hello Girls,

We have been extremely blessed to have such lovely weather this month and I know many were outside enjoying it. In fact after our inspiring meeting and talk about the life changing weight loss story by Louise Murdock at our last "Feel Fit" meeting we went for a walk around town. In the sun the temperature was 33c, hard to believe for Mar. 18th. Louise deserves much admiration for her continued fitness journey and maintaining a 75lb weight loss for well over 3 years!

We have a very dedicated group who received letters for the bracelet campaign. The second "F" winners are Lise Lamaire, Carmen Griffith, Tina Michaud, Diane Carmichael, Monica Dodson, Marilyn Tanguay, Joan Derouin Jean Ryan.

The second "E" winners are Pauline Croteau, Monique Donnelly (who we all send good healing wishes to) and Marie Stewart.

Letter "L" winners are Lucy Imbleau, Carol Mathers and Shirley Kucharik

First "F" winners are Marcella Hortie and Rhonda Morrison. Congratulations to all you hard working gals!

I hope I did not leave anyone out. Please let me know if you were omitted.

The Canadian Fitness Institute recommends we have 130 minutes of aerobic type exercise a week. Are you meeting that recommendation?

It is a challenge that we meet this in one to two months time. By simply writing down the minutes you plan to be physically active before you do the activity.

If we plan and plan correctly by writing down a specific plan we are much more apt to meet the recommended requirement. I stress you start slowly and build up 5 mins more a day each week. eg If you are just returning to exercise after a break

week one walk briskly for 10 mins 4x a week

week 2 walk briskly 15 mins 4xs a week

week 3 walk briskly 20 xs a week

week 4 walk briskly 25 xs a week

As well as walking briskly it is recommended by Fitness guidelines we stretch or use weight resistance to maintain muscle mass 2 xs a week..

I challenge you to follow this simple plan and write it down before and check it off after you complete the activity. You will receive satisfaction from simply checking off your goals.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the Women's Wellness Day, April 21st at the Bristol Town Hall.

There is a small number of tickets left if you have not received yours yet. Cost $32.00.

Let us keep a few members in our thoughts and send them positive energy this Monday as both Margaret and Bernadette are having surgery.

Good health and much happiness to all!

Fitfully Yours,

Muriel

PS A few more spots available for the Yoga Retreat, June 18-21 in Alexandria. contact me for more info.

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Meeting this week~

Hello Girls,

This is an important reminder about the next "Feel FIt" meeting at the Cafe this Sunday Mar. 18th. We will have lunch and Louise speaking about her weight loss and yoga at Studio nn322 afterwards. Please let us kow if you are attending asap.

Also the Red Hatters and Feel Fit are getting together for a funday of curling and cards on \|Mar. 21st. If you are planning to arttend we need to know by Mar. 16trh. Contact Monica Dodson at Monicad@storm.ca and confirm.

Hope to see you all on the 18th.

Also see attached flyer re Julia's spring program and don't forget to regiister for Spring Yoga at Studio 322 commencing the last week of March. for 8 weeks. Or join our classes at my house.

Thanks to all who have committed to the Yoga Retreat I am looking forward to sharing very rewarding experience with all of you.

Fitfully Yours,

Muriel

FitfullyYours,

Muriel

See you this Sunday!

Hello Everyone,

The weather certainly has been wonderful the past week or two allowing many outside activities. I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the mild temps.

Thanks for responding re our meeting at the Cafe at 12:30 this Sunday. If you are working on your letter for the bracelet please bring your chart with the activities filled out. I will be checking them at the door.

I have been able to do sme good downhill skiing lately and have thourghly enjoyed myself.

I also want to say a big congratulations to the girls responsible for today Women's Institue Day. Another well organized day and the food was wonderful. Thanks Margaret, Helen and Elaine for your contribution to making the day a success.

I am still organizing a Yoga retreat at the Salom House in Alexandria for June 18-21st. We still need more committed people to make our numbers. The day will have 1-2 gentle yoga classes and some positive psycology workshops. You will also have free time and very good meals all for $200.00. This retreat will be a perfect start for an energized summer!

Fitfully Yours,

Muriel

Golf Tournament on Snow

Hello Femme Feel Fit,

Connie has asked me to send this info on regarding the Winter Carnival sponsered by "Ski Pontiac"

On Sat. Feb. 11 between 10-3pm at Pine Loodge (6 Pine Lodge Rd.)

Golf Tournament on Snow

Bring your own creative club (ie broom, stick, wooden paddle etc)

Also snowshoe the trails with Pure Life Adventures, (snow shoes will be available)

Food & drinks available at Pine Lodge all day!

Sounds like fun come out and enjoy yourself!!

Helen Routliffe would like any interested curlers to contact her ASAP re Mon evening curling from 6-8pm.

Helen's email is h.routliffe@sympatico

Hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful day!

Muriel

Membership 2012-2013

Hello Ladies,

I hope you are all well on this beautiful Sat. evening. I am sitting
at home and not able to join in the moonlight ski as I have a husband
who had a very nasty fall and a buise that is the mother of all
bruises. It goes down his left side right to his ankle. He is a good
patient. Thank goodness!
I also am home because of a nasty sinus infection. I fortunately am on
antibiotics and will no doubt be as good as new in a few days. I wish
I could say the same for hubby!

Now our next meeting is on Feb. 19th and thanks to those who have
responded. We are going to be selling memberships for the following
year. The cost will be $10.00 same as previous years.

Also our Women's Wellness Day will be April 21st, tickets will be sold
for that day as well on the 19th. Please reserve your ticket early as
we sale out quickly. Our 3 speakers this year are on


Audiology Topic "What You Always wanted to Know but never Asked"
presenter Sohie Wardeel

Personal Trainer Topic" Eat More, Weigh Less, Feel Fit!" presenter
Nathalie Markoff

Musical Motivator "Living, Tomorrow, Today!" presenter Carla Beck-
(Music to Your Ears Power to Your Life) Carla is also known as "The
Canadian Girl" look her up on the internet.

We are very happy to be at the Bristol Town Hall for our Day of
Women's Wellness.
This day will also be a Celebration of our 3rd Feel Fit Year. We will
be recognizing Bracelet letter winners. Please email me if you are
qualifying for a letter in advance.

We also are looking at developiing a new core group to help with
planning etc for meetings. If you are interested please let me know.
New and fresh ideas are always welcome.

Deb Powell a Feel Fit member will help start a race walking group in
the spring. Let her know if you are interested.
Deb also mentioned another hike to Mont O'Brien around the 8th of May
before the bugs get out. Interested?? I would also like to see a
hiking club meet every Wed.am to go on a hike to Gatineau Park or on
the railroad bed or some exquiste area.

You will notice that I am calling you "Feel Fit Ladies" and that is
because the girls were called that at Community Curling Bonspiel. I
like the sound of ladies better than girls. What do you think??
The curling ladies did a fine job and we should be proud of their
effort. Now speaking of Curling The Red Hatters are having a fun day
at the Curling rink on March 21st. They would like us to join them
starting with lunch ($5.00) and an afternoon of fun curling.

I have been reading some good books lately and one is on "Well Being".
It states in the book that
"Other people are the best antidote to the downs of life and the
single most reliable up."

So on that note I will end and ask you to bring a friend to our next
meeting or call a member you know that has not been out in awhile .
You may be the "other people" in their life that get them back on
track. Emmotionall Fitness is an importamt part of "Feeling Fit!"
Every time you feel joy it is with "other people"
I hope "Feel Fit" can bring some joy into your life. Remember we need
you and you might need us! Josee Gravelline is our speaker she works
at Studio 332 and does Turbo Jam and Boot Camp.

Somewhat Fitfull"
Muriel

Relay for Life 2012

Dear Feel Fit Members,

Would you like to join the team of Feel Fit for the Relay for Life?
When: June the 2nd from 7pm to 7 am. at the Shawville Fairgrounds
What does it involve? There is a 10$ fee for registering and then you
must raise a minimum of 100$.
In theory the team of minimum 10 makes sure that one person of the
team is walking all through the night. It certainly does not mean
that you are walking all night and a few cannot stay all night.
Certainly a wonderful experience and challenge!

France

2012-2013 planning

Hello Girls,

We must speak to the right weather people and change this rainy
weather. Not good for our ski trails! No matter, dust of your tread
mill or head down to the gym and keep active. Better still plan a trip
south and be able to walk without falling! How about trying a yoga
or zumba class. There are still ways to keep active just doing the
laundry and vacuuming is good as well but maybe not as much fun.

We are planning for Feel Fit 2012-13 membership cards. Please respond
if you use your discounts given to 2nd and 3rd year members.
We may not bother with this part of the membership if people are not
using the discounts.

If I do not hear from you by Jan. 30, I will assume you do not use
your discount.

We are also looking into a Yoga retreat to Alexander, Ont. June 18-21
Mon.-Thursday. The quilters have gone to this faculity and enjoyed the
low cost and food. Our retreat would be 3 nights and we would do yoga
one or two sessions per day. We would also have a meditation time and
free time.
Let me know if you are interested in this. ASAP! We would need
aproximately 20 girls to get this facility. I understand it would not
cost much more than $200.00 for everything food, yoga and lodging and
taxes& tip.
An excellent deal for three nights with yoga (taught by Muriel) and
the food is very good.

Fitfully Yours,
Muriel

PS Please let me know if you are attending Feb. 19th's meeting before Feb.11th.

Feb 19 meeting

or Hello Girls,

Our next Feel Fit meeting will be Sun. Feb. 19th at the Cafe (12:30pm)
Please note the change as it was originally booked for Feb. 12th.
We have Josee Graveline, a turbo jam and boot camp fitness trainer
speaking to us on the program she offers at the Sttudio 332.
Keep working on your goals and enjoy this balmy weather!
Thanks to the girls who came for the Day of Yoga, Lunch, and a Facial!
We had a great time and they left looking radiant!
The curling is going on and we still have room for more members to
help put in a second team for the Community bonspiel.
Don't forget the Ski Pontiac and Bristol Carnival activities on Feb 11
and 12. Look for postures for more info or call Connie.

Keep on keeping on!
Stay healthy and feel fit!

Fitfully Yours,
Muriel

this Sunday with Zumba Fitness

How has everybody's new been so far?

Picture where you want to be in 2013 (this time next year) and set up a plan and have good intentions.
You will be surprised at how well this works.
Even if you stray from your plan you always come back to it at some point because you had good intentions!

Don't forget to join us this Sunday with Zumba fitness.

As you are aware Dr Isabelle lost her home to a fire couple days ago. We are going to collect donations on Sunday at the "Feel Fit" meeting. If you would like to donate please drop of your donation to a member who is attending the meeting or come to the Cafe at 12:30 on Sunday and drop it off.
Thank you and let us send Isabelle our care and concern.

Hope to see you all on Sunday!

Happy Boxing week!

Happy Boxing week to all and hope you didn't eat to much during Christmas. Ha!

Hope you can get outside today and everyday for a little exercise and
fresh air.

Thanks to all who have responded re the next meeting Jan. 8th.

Also mark the next meeting dates down so you can make long range plans.
Jan. 8th, Feb. 12th, Mar 18th,

and our big day: Apr. 21st !!

With 2012 soon upon us let's committ to renewed fitness goals.

Muriel will be teaching Yoga at Studio 233 twice a week Mon.

and Wed at 7:00pm starting from Jan. 16th to Feb. 15th.

Also classes are on going at Muriel's house on

Mon.and Thurs. 10:30am and Tue. 5:30pm.

Another big event coming up is Yoga, Lunch and Facial (with all natural products)
on Fri. Jan. 20th at Muriel's house.

The cost is $50.00 proceeds to the Anglican Church.

Limited numbers and it is 1/3 full already so don't delay and be disappointed.

Happy Holiday and may 2012 be everything you have planned it to be!!

Next meeting

Sunday , January 8th , 2012

Women's Wellness - Feel Fit Meeting

12 :30 pm : Brunch at Cafe 349 , Shawville , Qc

1:30 pm : Zumba Gold with Julia Clarke

Please call Muriel - 819-647-5447

or

email Muriel to reserve.

Jan. activities

Hello to All,

This is such a busy season with all the extra social events that
sometimes we get off our regular routine. My wish for you is to keep
up your fitness routine even throughout this season as we all eat more
than we should this month and need to burn of those extra calories..
Good luck to all the bracelet campaign people as you continue to work
towards your next letter.

Don't forget Yoga classes are on going at my house and Studio 322 will be
sending out their new list of activities soon.

Hope everyone can make it to our next meeting at the Cafe and then on
to Julia's Studio for Zumba on Jan. 8th. Please let me know if you are
attending or not. Time 12:30.

Please continue sending good energy to all as we fight the flu bugs
and other health related issues this month.

Also check out the stocking stuffers from our local artists at
Impressions Gallery.

I am away next week sailing the Caribbean but I''ll be going to
exercise class and using the treadmill daily.. I shall be thinking of
you all.



Fitfully Yours,
Muriel

Congratulations!!

Hello Girls,

We had a wonderful turn out Sunday for our Nov. 8th meeting. Thank you all for coming and a big thank you to Rhonda and Debra for contributing to our day. Rhonda has done a remarkable feat (lost 102 pounds and is in great shape.) Her story surely will inspire us all to work harder at staying fit. Deb did a fantastic job informing us and demonstrating the technique of race walking. Keep your ears pealed to hearing more about this activity.

We have a new member from the Luskville area, we welcome Margaret Little to our group. Margaret is a friend of Wendy's and mother of three busy children. We hope you reach your goals and have success with our program. We have 113 memberships paid for this year! We are growing!

Congratulations to all the bracelet letter winners, we now have 37 members on the campaign!

Also 5 members have joined the bracelet campaign: they are Myrna Palmer, Darlene Murphy, Marcella Hortie, Monique Donnelly and Pauline Croteau. You are joining a very special group and make the most of this incentive program to achieve your desired goal.

Members who received their letter "F" for six weeks of goal accomplishments are Shirley Cummings, Trudy Drummond, Sue Villeneuve, Shirley Kucharik, Carol Mathers, Diane Carmichael, Lucy Imbleau, Eva Griffin and PauletteLamonthe . Congratulation to you all. Now too recommit for the next 8 weeks.

Members who have received their "E" and therefore have had twelve weeks of Fitness accomplishments are Joan Derouin, Monica Dobson, Kay Ranger, Georgette Robitaille, Jean Ryan, Lise Lemaire, Marilyn Tanguay! You girls are on a winning streak for your health! Everyday research is proving that being positive and physically fit are the keys to staying healthy.

I am very pleased to hear the girls stories about how they keep going. It is much better to be fit than weigh a certain number on a scale. Being fit adds to your lifespan. (from the book "The Blue Zones")

Be mindful of what we eat our the holiday season but if you eat more than you should get out for a longer walk, ski or snow shoe than you would usually do.

Our next meeting well be Jan. 8th at the Cafe (12:30)

After the lunch we will walk to Studio by Design and enjoy Zumba with Julia. It is just a short walk away. Please let me know by Dec. 31st if you plan to attend.

Please send our healing energy to our members Brenda and Glenda.

Fitfully Yours,

Muriel

See you on Sunday!

The weather been great for outside work and I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy getting fit in the beautiful sunshine.

Thanks to all who responded for Sunday for our day at the Norway Bay Golf course. We have two speakers lined up for the afternoon. Both are from our membership and I am excited to hear Rhonda's story of her weight loss and fitness journey. She has done remarkably well this past year!

The other speaker is a new member, Debra Powell who has been record breaking race walker. She will be explaining the tecnique of race walking and allowing us to demonstrate the skill.

Looking forward to seeing you at 12:30am. Lunch will be served shortly after your arrival.

Fitfully Yours,

Muriel

Also if you wish to attend the dog races they will be ging on sunday as well after our day.

Thank you for the night!

Hello, Everyone!

Yesterday has been an memorable one for Feel Fit as many of "Feel Fit" members attended the awards evening for West Quebecers.

Our group received recognition for all the work we do. I am so pleased!

Now our next event is on Nov. 13th at Norway Bay Golf Course, lunch is at 12:30.. Please let me know if you are attending. We have a success story from one of our members and hope to givee out letters for successful bracelet campaign.

I have to know how many are attending lunch by Nov. 6th in order to give the caterer a count.

Thanks for your response.

Also thanks to all who attended the Awards ceremony.

Fitfully Yours,

Muriel

A wonderful day of Yoga, Reiki and Yummy Asian food!

Thanks for everyone's participation, we had a wonder healthy and spiritual day at Muriel's last Friday.

Started with Muriel's yoga in the morning and a light healthy Asian lunch from Lulu. In the afternoon, we had Joy's spiritual shares and talks about Reiki.

For those who are interested in more Reiki sessions with Joy Sallans, please click Joy Sallans for her contact information.

If you are interesting in Lulu's food or catering service, welcome to check Lulu's bilingual Food Blog for recipes or click Email to Lulu. More inspiring recipes will be posted over time.

Muriel has Yoga class every Monday and Thursday at her house at 10:30am, and at Studio 322 Main St. on Wednesday at 7:oopm.

Thanks for the great day and we hope everyone had a great time. Please feel free to send us any feedback or suggestions.

West Quebecers Awards Night

Hello Everyone,

This weather has been beautiful and we certainly hope you have been outside enjoying some form of physical activity. Remember to count every tens minutes of exercise. So count all the raking you are doing and good luck to you all as you continue with your fitness goals.

ON Friday,Oct. 28th in Aylmer at The Aydelu Center, 94, rue Patrimoine at 6:30pm there will be an adwards ceremony. Three Feel Fitters are getting awards. Connie and Shirley are being recognized for their work with SKI POnTIAC. I am being awarded the Health and Social Services Volunteer of the year for my work with Feel Fit. Two feel fit members, Joan Conrod and Barb Haughton nominated me. I am delighted to receive this award as it will give Feel Fit a bit more exposure.

If you are interested in attending this event call 819-682-9602. The cost is $45.00 but I understand the food and entertainment are worth the cost. Also after 7:45 guests are allowed to entered for desert and coffee and to see the presentation of awards for a cost of $10.00.

Hope to see you sometime soon in the meantime feel fit and stay healthy.

Fitfully Yours,

Muriel

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I know everyone is busy getting ready for company but remember to take time for yourself and go for a hike in the beautiful colored forest. Get the family to join you on your hike.

Our hike to Mount O'Brien on Wed. was wonderful with lots of beautiful colored trees and many variety of mushrooms to view.Thanks to Paula for guiding us on the trail, also thanks to Feel Fitter Deb for suggesting that area for our fall hike.

On Sunday our " Seniors: Focus on Fitness Day" was a huge success with 20 new members and 19 new bracelet participants. This makes our bracelet club total 30 members. If you wanted a bracelet and didn't get one because we ran out just keep track of your fitness activity on your calendar and bring it to our next meeting Nov. 13th.. We will have your bracelet ready for you that day.

A very big thank you to Calumet Island girls Joan Derouin, Jean Ryan, Carmin Griffith and the CWL (Martina Evans)for helping with our day. Also to Marilyn Tanguay for looking after our memberships and bracelet campaign members.

Our new Feel Fit members are Pauline Croteau, Angela Derouin, Jennings Derouin, Priscilla Derouin, Martina Evans, Eva Griffin, Pam Harper, Helen Hodgins, Lucy Imbleau, Louis Jodoin, Betty Johnson, Paulette Lamothe, Pauline Lance, Brenda Maheral, Suzanne Villeneuve, Marion Workman and Ron Workman, Adriana

Two renewed members are Glenda Potter and Elaine Finlay.

We are delighted to have the following members receive their "F" for their bracelet, which means they have committed and stuck to their goals for the past 6 weeks. Congratulations to Jean Ryan, Kay Ranger, Monica Dobson, Lise Lemaire, Carmin Griffith,Joan Derouin, Tina Michaud, Jo Anne Caldwell, Marilyn Tanguay, Lorretta Goulet, and Georgette Robitaille.

Our next meeting will be Sun at 12:30, Nov. 13th at Norway Bay Golf Course.

WE NEED A RESPONSE BY Nov. 1st.

The cost is $14.00 which includes tip and tax.

In the meantime stay positive, healthy and feel fit.

Fitfully Yours

Muriel Davies

Upcoming events

Thanks to all who responded regarding attending on Oct 2nd. We are pleased to announce we are filled to capacity and we have a waiting list. Thanks to the Island girls who have work so diligently on getting the word out. Joan, Jean and Martina and Marilyn (from Bryson). Also thanks to Monica for helping with the phone calling. All your hard work pays off.

If you are one of the bracelets girls please bring your calendar to the meeting Sunday. If you don't mind I will ask you to share what you did to earn your letter "F" If you would like to get your incentive bracelet let us know on Sunday and you can be inducted into our club. At the end of a year you should or might have all the letters for "Feel Fit!"

This will be a visible incentive for all your active hours.

I am delighted to hear from girls who have lost weight and improved their blood pressure simply and walking and loosing weight.

We are offering door prizes and some of you may have something you want to donate. Please bring it Sunday and some lucky person may win it!

I am looking forward to seeing you Sunday and if you cannot attend for some last minute change of plans, please let me or another member know so we can give your spot to a person on the waiting list.

Great things are happening so check your email to see what is happening next.

Also do not forget our hike (rain or shine ) on Wed. Oct 5th to Mount O'Brien. We are car pooling from here and plan to leave at 9:00am. Paula A. is our guide and she suggested we leave loonies or toonies for the continued work on the trail.

Fitfully Yours,

Muriel