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Important Dates
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Feature Article
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Special Programs
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Fitness Programs
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Health & Wellness
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Adult/Senior
Programs
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Youth Programs
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Healthy Recipe
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Aquatics
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Sports
18100 Royalton Road
Strongsville, Ohio
44136
Recreation Center
440.580.3260 (phone)
440.572.3503 (fax)
Senior Center
440.580.3275 (phone)
440.572.3137 (fax)
www.strongsville.org
March 2014
Important Dates
Sat, March 22nd:
Mon, March 24th:
Mon, March 31st:
Tues, April 1st:
Tues, April 1st:
15th Annual Super Saturday 5k/1 Mile Race
Spring/Summer Member Registration begins
Spring/Summer Resident Registration begins
Spring/Summer Open Registration begins
ONLINE REISTRATION BEGINS for Spring/Summer
5 Nutrients that Boost Muscle Strength
& Tone
Most everyone engaged in a
physical fitness program or
activity has one thing in
common…they wish to
improve muscle strength
and tone. Strength is the
muscle’s ability to produce
force against an object.
Tone refers to how efficient
the muscle is in regards to
responding to external
stimuli – a weight or other
object of force – as well as
how the nervous system
communicates and responds
to stimuli.
Below are five nutrients
that work indirectly to
support and improve your
muscles ability to function
properly.
VITAMIN D
Vitamin D is referred to as
calcitriol.
Calcitriol
is
extremely important when
it comes to utilizing
calcium and phosphorus,
both of which play an
important role in muscular
contraction
and
bone
growth. Phosphorus assists
with production of ATP,
which is the primary source
of energy in short bouts of
activity such as resistance
training.
Supplementation of 1000
IU daily is recommended,
though some individuals
may require even more.
Vitamin D naturally occurs
in very few foods. The best
food sources are fish, such
as salmon, tuna and swordfish, as well as cod liver oil
and egg yolks. Some foods
are fortified with Vitamin
D, such as milk and
cereals.
PROBIOTICS
Supplementation
with
probiotics helps populate
the body with healthy bacteria to aid in the utiliza-
tion of nutrients. A good
probiotic supplement will
contain strains from at
least three
different
groups:
lactobacilli,
bifidobacterium and bacillus strains. Probiotics
occur naturally in fermented or cultured foods,
such as yogurt.
CARNITINE
This amino acid has
forever been linked to
muscle energy production
via a process called
lipolysis, which breaks
down triglycerides into
free-fatty acids. Ultimately, the process results in
the production of ATP
(energy production to
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cells for biochemical processes, including muscle contraction), which the body uses as energy. Supplements with L-Carnitine
maximizes hormone production, which elevates physical performance, utilizes fat for energy, and protects against muscle
breakdown.
CAFFEINE
You may not consider caffeine a strength producing supplement, but it can be just that. Studies have shown that caffeine
consumption one hour prior to exercise improves endurance, strength and power output.
COENZYME-Q10 (COQ 10)
CoQ10’s basic function is to provide cellular energy. In the chemical process, the energy produced is converted to energy in
the form of ATP molecules. CoQ10 plays the role of “mobile messenger” in the electron transport chain. Optimal levels of
C0Q10 must be present to generate efficient levels of ATP. Supplements often occur in doses of 60 mg or 100 mg.
Source: Al Libal, Owner / Fitness Nutrition Coach of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition (the Greens of Strongsville)
Annual Super Saturday
5K/1 Mile Race
Breakfast with the
Saturday, March 22
Mile Race: 8:30am
Egg-stra special fun awaits you at this family style
breakfast. Enjoy scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage,
bacon, orange juice, milk and coffee as you await the
bunny! Don’t miss out purchase your tickets today!
5k Race:
Pre-Sale tickets only.
Presented by Strongsville
Recreation and Pat Catan’s.
9:00am
Easter Bunny
Prizes awarded for ages 4 & up
April 5 at 9:00am
Call 580-3264 for more info or to
register. Register also at www.hermescleveland.com
Under 1 Yr: Free
Ages 1-2: $5
Ages 3+: $8
Health Screenings
FREE for all ages, held each
month in the Senior Center :
Thursdays at 5:30 pm
&
Saturdays at 8:15 am
Blood Pressure
3rd Tues, 10:30am-1:00pm
2nd & 3rd Fri, 8:30-11:30am
Diabetes Screening
3rd Tues, 10:30-11:30am
2nd & 3rd Fri, 8:30-11:30am
$60 for a 20 class card ($3 per class)
$35 for a 10 class card ($3.5 per class)
$20 for a 5 class card ($4 per class)
Drop-in: $6
*The fee you pay is based on your status as a Center Member, Non-Member/Resident, Non-Resident/NonMember, Silver Mustang Member or Silver Mustang Non-Member.
Senior Health & Fitness Day
Summer Camp Registration
Come and learn about healthy living, participate in various
informational sessions, visit local vendor tables, and receive
free health screenings! Free break-out educational sessions
will be available to help keep your mind fit.
Sponsored by The City of Strongsville, Discount Drug Mart,
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Crystal Waters
Retirement Community.
Early Bird registration for summer 2014 day camp begins
March 1st. Those campers who participated in summer
2013 day camp are eligible for early bird
registration. Those interested in enrolling for summer
camp that did not participate last year can enroll on the
following dates. Members – March 24th, Residents -March
31st, Non Member Nonresidents – April 1st. Space is limited so register early. Information packets and registration
forms available at the front desk.
Thurs, March 20
9am-1pm
FREE
Adult and Senior Programs
Puttin’ On the Glitz XIII: “Moments to Remember”
Puttin’ on the Glitz has been one of the most entertaining events in Strongsville for the past 12
years. For our 13th production we present “Moments to Remember” as the Sounds of Gold, Glitz
Dancers, Gold Tones and outstanding soloists perform musical hits that will bring back fond
memories of yesteryear.
The show will be held in the Strongsville High School Auditorium (20025 Lunn Rd.) where there
is always a good seat available. General Admission tickets will go on sale at Ehrnfelt Senior
Center starting on March 3rd or you can purchase your ticket at the door.
Friday, March 28th at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 29th at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 30th at 2:00pm
Ticket Price:
$10.00 Seniors/Students
$12.00 Adults
Evening Line Dance
Come boot, scoot and boogie with our evening line dance instructor, Mary. She’ll teach you the newest steps and help you
brush up on your old ones. Come for an evening of fun!
Instructor: Mary Harwood
Ages: 18+
Tuesdays, March 4-April 1
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fees: $19-28*
Drop-In Fees: $5-8*
Youth Programming
Pee Wee Picassos
Ages: 3-5 (without adult)
Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist.” In this
class, children will learn the fundamentals of art – color,
line, shape, form & texture. We will draw, paint, do
things with paper, cloth or string, and mold or
sculpt. Each session, children will make different art
projects.
Tues, April 1-29
10:00-10:45am
Fees: $35-45*
The Music Class Ages: 0-5 (with adult)
This high energy music and movement program allows
siblings to attend together in a single developmentally
appropriate, play-based class. Caregivers attend with
children as we focus on providing a positive learning
environment with lots of singing, dancing, jumping, and
instrument play. The spring session will feature “The Elephant Collection” materials (CD and activity book, purchase
is required). Infants who are not yet 6 months old are free
when attending with a paying sibling but still must register.
FREE Trial Class: Wed, March 12, 6:00-6:45pm
Wed, March 19-May 21
6:00-6:45pm
Fees: $110-120* (multi-child family discount available)
*The fee you pay is based on your status as a Center Member, Non-Member/Resident, Non-Resident/NonMember, Silver Mustang Member or Silver Mustang Non-Member.
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Arugula
Ingredients
Preparation
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
*Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium
-high heat in a Dutch oven.
*Add red pepper and garlic; sauté
20 seconds.
*Add tomato and arugula; saute 2
minutes or until arugula is wilted.
Spoon into a large bowl.
*Add 1 tablespoon oil, spaghetti,
vinegar, salt, and black pepper; toss
well.
*Sprinkle with cheese.
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped tomato
1 lb. arugula, trimmed and torn
4 cups hot cooked whole wheat
spaghetti (about 8oz uncooked)
1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Source: www.cookinglight.com
1/2 cup (2oz) grated Parmesan cheese
Servings: 4 (1.5cups pasta & 2Tbsp cheese)
Calories: 347
Fat: 11.6g
Protein: 17.5g
Sodium: 705mg
Fiber: 8.2g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Carbohydrates: 41.6g
Aquatics
Sea Monkey Registration
Join this summer swim team. Swimmers cannot be members of a homeowners
association with a viable swim team. Must be able to swim 25yds on first day.
Ages: Under 18
Meets: Tues & Thurs Nights
Practice: Mon-Fri, 5/27-6/7, 5:00-8:00pm
Mon-Fri, 6/9-7/18, 7:00-10:00am
Fees: $190-220*(girls) / $180-210*(boys)
Water ZUMBA
Jump into this Latin-inspired, easy to
follow, calorie burning, dance fitness
that makes working out a splash!
Wed, thru April 2 (no class 3/26)
7:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Melissa Edington
Sport Programs
Youth Baseball/Softball/T-Ball
Co-Ed Adult Softball League
Registration: January 1-March 10 (late fee assessed
after 3/10)
Ages: Boys and girls 5-18years
Practice: Start after April 14 (tentative) - 1 weeknight & 1
Ages: 18+
weekend time
Games: 2-3/week beginning Mary 28
T-Ball: Saturday games only
Coaches: Parents/adults interested are encouraged to
fill out application
Umpires: Children ages 14+ interested may pick up an
Games: Fridays, April 25-August 29 between 6:30-10:30pm
Entry Fee: $205
Non-Resident Fee: $15/player
Forfeit Deposit: $80 (cash)
Umpire Fee: $30 cash per game
*League uses .44 core/ 400 compression
ball with a homerun limit
* Registration fee includes a professional
stat service
application at the Recreation Center
Fees: $45-65*
*The fee you pay is based on your status as a Center Member, Non-Member/Resident, Non-Resident/NonMember, Silver Mustang Member or Silver Mustang Non-Member.