Blades 3- PASSED!

Kimi and Kenzo was working on their levels and until the last day, only Kimi passed which was not surprising as Kenzo was having a hard time following instructions during this set.

Kimi passed BLADES 3 which is a program for ages 6-12. Kimi came from Gliders 4 but since she already turned 5, it as converted to Blades which was equivalent to Blades Level 3.

What do you need to complete to pass Blades Level 3?

T-pushwith one foot glide three counts

T-push to inside edge

Forward sculling

Backward sculling

Forward stopping (10/10 times)

Backward stopping (8/10 times)

One foot glide inside edge, three counts

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BLADES 3

Bill Copeland

Burnaby, B.C.

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Intro to Gliders and Gliders 4 Passed!

For the skating lesson, we decided to continue them at Bill Copeland, Burnaby.

One of the reason is LOCATION. Killarney is quite a drive from Kimi's new school. Kalen is on the Child class while Kimi was still in the Pre School age group so they are now on different classes.

As for the TIME, I found a same time class for both Kimi and Kenzo which works well for me.

DAYS, I have an issue with though, it is 2x a week compared to Killarney's 1x a week but we made it through...

COMPLETE ATTENDANCE :)

and...

* They go up to the next level- YEY!

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INTRO TO GLIDERS

GLIDER 4

Bill Copeland

Burnaby, B.C.

Mini date with Kenzo @ Caffe Artigiano

When I was younger, I never went to a dermatologist, no problems with Kimi either, but when Kenzo came, he got rashes right from month 5 which had the doctor referring him to a dermatologist at 2 1/2 years. I was a bit worried why he needed a specialist for his skin problem but it turned out that the dermatologist had to see him to classify what kind of Eczema he's got a refer a cream/med that would hopefully work on him.

A month later, we went for a follow up appointment and the dermatologist says that he was so happy with the improvement with Kenzo's skin and that we would probably no longer need his service. Yey! Eczema will come back again and again and to just put on that cream until the gaps between each rashes will hopefully be far and father apart.

Thanks Dr. Joseph Lam.

* Kenzo's Dermatologist

We did a mini celebration after the consultation at a nearby cafe. It was our time. No Kimi, No Papa. Just the 2 of us...and Kenzo was really behaved. I guess he wanted to do this more often, hence the good behavior ;)

* The first of many...

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DR. JOSEPH LAM/ 

CAFFE ARTIGIANO

West Broadway

Vancouver, B.C.

Doing Cartwheels

This week is Kinder Half Day Camp at Cartwheels. I get to drive 2 kids to and from Richmond for a week with just a GPS as my guide, trying to be calm whenever they got that urge to do a screaming match  in the highway while I am figuring out which exit to use next.

* Personalized Cubbies

One of the reason, I decided to try gymnastic for Kimi all the way in Richmond was that she got one of her bff, Sam with her as her gym mate and it was nice to have a friendly face to chat with while waiting for the kids. 

* Cartwheels view from the top (viewing area)

* Stretches to start the class

The Cartwheel program includes a free rein of the whole gym area with all the gym apparatus, foam pit and a trampoline to use and enjoy. It also includes arts and crafts, games and even a short movie on some days.

* ARTS AND CRAFTS *

* Coffee Filter Earth

* Puffy Paint

* Invisible Pictures

* FOOD CRAFT *

*Jello Jigglers

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CARTWHEELS INCORPORATED

Week 3: July 16-20, 2012

Richmond B.C.

One Match

We went for our regular grocery at Metrotown with the kids when we passed by a small set up ground floor near TnT Supermarket. There were young adults with catchy signs such as "I need a man" and thought that it might be a dating related organization. 

* One Match Poster

It took a moment for me to realize that it was an event about stem cell and fighting blood cancers. What you do to get involved is to get yourself registered and swabbed for samples, they send it to a lab and you will be a part of a list of donors. A simple procedure, which might make a difference in somebody's life.

I decided to give 5 minutes of my time to take part by registering.

* A Little Pamphlet of information

After getting swabbed, I was given a thank you card and on one side, some details of how stem cell has helped a mom (being Mother's Day) to overcome their fight against blood cancer. 

* Card

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ONEMATCH.CA

Canada

Zumba Fitness

Last week, I attempted to try the Zumba drop in class at Bonsor. I got greeted by this sign...

* SOLD OUT!?

I guess the class is really that popular... or maybe I wasn't ready for a workout that week.

I realized that I thrown all my workout shoes when I was cleaning up my closet a few years back. Just goes to show just how much exercise I've been getting from then till now.

I decided to treat myself to a new shoes just to get me revved up and committed to this new me

* Nike Free- Not Free at all...

It is quite comfortable and with fingers crossed, I hoped that this new shoes will actually improve my performance.

I arrived early this time and made sure I got my bracelet tag to ensure that I have a spot. They can only take so much people (110), and I was surprised that even before the class started, the slots were already full.

Classes started earlier than the 5:15pm schedule. The instructor do an early lesson on the steps that will be used for the class so that when the time starts, we just dance the time away. There is no way that the instructor will wait for you to learn the steps, it is up to you to catch up as each music requires a certain step and before you absorb the steps, the next music requires another set of steps. It was certainly not boring because I was so busy trying to catch up.

It was an hour worth the driving  (of alone time) and I love the music plus it was fun trying to do something for my health and body for a change. I am actually looking forward to next week already...but, for now, I am starving from all the workout, I hope I don't get more into my body than what I just worked hard for.

* Mommies and now, Zumba Buddies 

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ZUMBA FITNESS DROP IN

BONSOR COMMUNITY CENTRE

Burnaby, B.C.

Immunization @ 4

2,4,6,12, and 18 months....

after all those is the 4th year shot that will be a required if planning to enroll for Kindergarten.

This time around, Kimi knows how to get scared and was a bit worried when the doctor got the needles out and into this little medicine that will make her immune for the next few years.

* Small med for big relief...

* My little heroine... brave girl Kimi :)

Tai Chi lessons at Our Lady of Mercy Church

A new Tai chi class is being offered in Our Lady of Mercy Church.

Classes starts on November 18th for beginners. 12 sessions from 4:30 to 6pm at the basement of the church. 

Cost for these 12 sessions is $80 (1 1/2 hour each class). Half of the proceeds will go to Our Lady of Mercy Church.

Lessons includes:

Tai Chi WArm up exercise

Qi Gong Exercise

Fundamental steps

Yang Style Steps

5 participants are required for the class to push through.

Please call Arsenio Chua if interested at (604) 777 0207

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OUR LADY OF MERCY CHURCH

Burnaby, B.C.

Tai Chi- Fall/Winter 2011

The Leisure Guide for Fall/Winter is finally available online.
Haven't gotten a hard copy yet.

I noticed though that the Leisure Guide has an interactive version which requires a Flash player... Hooray! It has an added feature wherein you can actually click the course code you are interested in to direct you for registration. It is a big ease over the PDF file. The PDF file is still on hand for those who prefers to read over the programs via monitor.
I would like to stress a program which my father in law will be the instructor of.

Tai Chi - Seniors Beginner 19+ Description: Have fun and improve your health, flexibility and resistance to disease. Enjoy these gentle Chinese exercises and gain the benefits that result from the daily practice of tai chi. Yang style and qi gong are offered at Bonsor; Yang style is taught at Confederation, Cameron and Edmonds. The intermediate level allows you to develop beyond the basic movements. Fridays.

Sep-16-2011 - Nov-25-2011
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Auditorium Edmonds Community Centre

Click Here to Register for Tai Chi Beginners
(Burnaby)

-EDMONDS-

and for those from Vancouver

Tai Chi Registration are at
-THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE
(604) 713-1818

Fitness for Less(er)

A new fitness place has opened and just in time... Hubby's membership from the nearby community center has just expired and it ended a few days before this new one opens... COINCIDENCE? The best part is the price... A One time Registration fee of less than $100- $99.68 to be exact with all the tax and membership card, then you just get a monthly fee of $14.99/ month. Cheaper than the community center.

I've encouraged hubby to go back to gym cause this gives him a way to relax and get away from work and fatherhood. It gives him a sense of himself once again and he comes home a better dad and hubby when he is relaxed. :)

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CLUB 16

Trevor Linden Fitness

HIGH GATE VILLAGE MALL

Burnaby, B.C.

New! Tai chi at Edmonds Community Center

A new class is getting started for 55+ at Edmonds Community Center :)



I know I've posted a similar pictured befire when I found out that it was already available in thr internet but now that the event is about to start. It's worth a repost :)





Instructor: Arsenio Chua

starting September 2010

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