Happy New Year!!

Can you believe it? It is almost 2010, what a crazy concept! So with the start of a new year we have resolutions. One of the biggest is "lose weight and get in shape", how can I get started? So many times our good intentions are hard to implement when we don't have the knowledge we need to get a program started affectively. Let one of our personal trainers help you get started on the road to success. You can do individual sessions or 3 paks, 6 paks, or 12 paks, stop by the fitness desk and see who would be available to fit your schedule to get you jump started on your "new" fitness program.

Living on the Edge

Did you know? Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have "pre-diabetes" blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Recent research has shown that some long-term damage to the body, especially the heart and circulatory system, may already be occurring during pre-diabetes. The good news is that studies show that people with pre-diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes by making changes in their diet and increasing their level of physical activity. Through a grant from the State of Montana, the KRMC Diabetes Education and Prevention program offers a 16 week Diabetes Prevention Course open to anyone at risk for diabetes. Located at the Summit, this course includes instruction on nutritional choices as well as individualized exercise instruction.

Two class offerings are available: Mondays(beginning January 25) from 4:30-6:30pm or Tuesdays (beginning January 26) from 11:30-1:30pm. Cost of the class is a depost of $50; however, the cost is fully refundable upon completion of the course requirements. Scholarships are avaliable for those who cannot afford the class cost. For more information, or to register call 751-5454

Merry Christmas

As I stand here this Christmas Eve morning, I'm reflecting over the past year. I can't believe the year is coming to a close, time truly does fly when you're having fun. This is a time amidst all the hustle and bustle to take a moment and count your blessings. Allow me to share with you, I have a wonderful husband whom I just celebrated our 30th Anniversary with, two beautiful daughters and the most special little grandson in the world who loves his Grandma "so much". I also count in my blessings my Summit "family". Not only those I work with but all "my" special members I get to see and spend time with, I've gotten so close with so many of you I feel you are part of my family. I hope you all have a blessed Holiday Season as well as good tidings for the upcoming New Year. Merry Christmas my friends.

Summit Closing Early

Today, December 24th and next Thursday, Dec 31 we will be closing at 5:00pm so everyone can spend time with our families during this Holiday season. We will reopen Saturday morning at 8:00am so we can get back to business as usual. During the Holiday break we have open swim time every day from 1:30 to 3:30 with lifeguards on duty for the kids to have good safe fun.

Holiday Open Swims

If you're looking for something for the kids to do over the Holiday break, bring them to the Summit to do some swimming. Monday through Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 we have an open swim in our multiuse pool. We have lifeguards on duty at this time so the kids can have a good time with no worries on your part. Saturday and Sunday open swims start at 1:30, Saturday runs until 8:30 and Sunday until 4:30. Have a great day and see you at the Summit!

Computer Issues, I'm Back

Have you missed me? I hope so 'cuz it's been awhile. A few computer issues that left us with 2 computers to do 50 million things. Yikes! Anyway, we have a new computer I have been re-introduced and only lost a few things. Onward and upward! Did you realize that Christmas is next week? How did that happen? Are you ready, is your shopping done? What a hectic time of year. It is real easy to get caught up in the chaos so we need to step back, take a breath, relax and try to enjoy the Season. Oh ya, don't forget to come work out at the Summit, it's a great stress reducer.

Extra Open Swim

Just thought I would let you know we have an additional open swim coming up. Friday, December 11th, School District 5 has an early release so we have scheduled in some extra open swim time. The pool will be available for swim from 2:00 to 4:00, we will leave one lane for lap swim at this time.

Swim Team Makes a Big Splash!

Wow! Do you get a chance to see any of the swim meet this last weekend? If you did you would have seen some very impressive results from our local kids, from Glacier and Flathead High Schools. The boys took first and second overall, and the girls took second and third overall. All of the relays were incredible! I'd start mentioning names but I know I would forget someone. Let it be said, all these kids put on a fantastic performance. Congratulations and well done!!

Pool Closure

This Saturday, December 5th the multi use pool will be closed from 11:00am to 3:00pm for the High School Swim Meet. The therapy pool will also be closed from 1:15 to 3:00. Swim lessons and aquatic classes will run as usual. Come in and cheer on the kids, these kids show a lot of self discipline and should be commended for it. Not only are they here at 5:30 in the morning, they then head off to school and come in for afternoon training. Don't forget the homework, jobs and oh ya, somewhat of a social life. Good job and Good Luck, swim fast and have fun !!

Cholesterol Screening

It's that time again. Thursday, December 3rd, we will have our monthly Cholesterol Screening. The first Thursday of every month we hold a cholesterol screening, open to the public. This takes place in one of our conference rooms from 7:00am to 10:00am, it is a walk in clinic no appointment needed. There are 3 levels of screening available, LDL and HDL, glucose triglycerides and ratios for 25.00, LDL and HDL for 15.00, and cholesterol only for 10.00.

Senior Dollar Day

Did you know?? The first Wednesday of the month is Senior Dollar Day. That's right, come in on the first Wednesday of every month and enjoy the pool, hot tub, all our great fitness classes, work out on the equipment-stay all day if you want! It's a great way to try out the Summit and see what we have available for Seniors, meet some new friends and have a lot fun!

Happy Thanksgiving

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is upon us. We've made it to the culmination of the harvest season and it's time to reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for. Many of you are traveling to be with family and friends, some farther than others. However far you may be going, whether it is across town or across the country, travel safely, eat way too much turkey and remember to count your blessings, oh ya, have fun!

Parisi Update

Guess what I just found out ?? Coming December 5th we are going to start having Parisi classes on Saturdays, yeah!! So for all you Parisi'ers that just can't enough, I don't know the times yet but I'll keep you posted.

Lost and Found

Just a little FYI for you in regards to the lost and found. We will be going through all the lost and found bins on a monthly basis, this will be done the first Wednesday of every month. Items not picked up are donated to various charities throughout the valley.

New Equipment!!

Have you seen our new equipment yet? We have 5 new arctrainers and a new gauntlet, Yeah!!! This doubles our arctrainer availability as well as the gauntlet. Double! Double! Double the fun! Check it out!!

Teen Night

Hey teens, Moms and Dads! Every Saturday night from 10:00 to 12:00 teens 6th thru 12th graders can come to the Summit for an evening of fun. Climbing wall (permission slip required) swimming pool, hot tub, gym, track , ping pong, racquetball the fun is endless. Doors close at 10:15pm so there is no running in and out. Members are free, non-members are 3.00, No Teen Night on November 28, December 26 or January 2.

Changing Your Cholesterol with Food Choices

With the holidays fast approaching we need to watch what we eat and stay healthy. However, this time of year that can be extremely problematic. It's very easy to put on those extra pounds which can have our cholesterol shooting up as well. Come join us on Wednesday, November 18th from 7-8:00pm to find out how you can lower your cholesterol by the foods that you eat. This is presented by our Summit Nutrition Services sponsored by the Healthy Living Department. The cost for this is $10.00 per person, for more information call Healthy Living at 751-4500.

Holiday Eating Tips

Just to let you know, we have our final lecture in our Fall Lecture series coming up on Wednesday, November 18th from noon until 1:00. Our final lecture will give you the information necessary to enjoy the holidays in a healthy manner with some great healthy eating tips. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays it is way easy to get stressed out! You will be presented with some ideas on how to handle the "holiday stress" and still have fun. The holidays are upon us and it is important to be able to share the season with friends and family without the stresses and overeating that can go along with them. Join us for our lecture and get yourself prepared for the season in a fun informative way, presented by Barbie Webber BSW and Linda Fredenberg RD.

Veterans Day

I'd like to take a moment to say "thank you" to all our Veterans on this Veterans Day. Too many days of the year go by without acknowledging the people that have made this great country what it is today. People that put their lives on the line, those that made the ultimate sacrifice, and those that are still out there today fighting for our freedom and the rights and privileges that we have. I am an American, I am proud to be an American and I still think this nation is the greatest in the world, despite some of the issues that are going on now. Sooo, without getting up on a soap box, which I could real easy, I simply and sincerely from the bottom of my heart want to say thank you to all the Veterans. Happy Veterans Day!

Probiotic Revolution

Continuing on with our Fall Lecture Series, we have another great one coming up this Wednesday November 11th. It is being held from 12:00 to 1:00 in our conference rooms. The topic of discussion is the "Probiotic Revolution" presented by Elizabeth Alama, pharmacist. I have had a lot of people asking me, "what is probiotics?" and to be honest with you I really didn't know. I decided I needed to know at least a little of what I was talking about so I Googled it. Wow! I got more info than I could process, at least at 5:30 in the morning. Fortunately one of the nurses from the hospital came by so I asked her about it. Reader Digest version is as follows-it has to do with the microorganisms that naturally live in our large intestine and gut. We need to have a proper balance and so much of the foods that we eat, medications we take all contribute to getting us out of balance. So, you need to come to this lecture and find out what we can do to get our bodies back in balance, to help our immune systems and improve our general health.

Saturday Yoga!!

Guess what I just found out?? Starting this Saturday, Nov 7, we will be starting a Saturday 8:15am Yoga class. This will be a 1 hour class with Kasa. This is a great opportunity for you people that can't make it to the weekday classes, people like me. I'm really looking forward to it and I told (asked) her to keep it simple for beginners like me, we'll see how it goes. Come in and check out this great Saturday class! See you there!!

Extra Open Swims

Just so you know! School District 5 has an early out on Thursday Nov 5 so we will be offering an extra open swim time. The kids can come in from 2:00 until 4:00 swim and have fun! During this time there are lifeguards on duty. Here's another little FYI for you. Montana State Law does not allow children under the age of 14 in the pool without a lifeguard on duty. So when you call or try and bring kids in during "non-open" swim time and we tell you "no" we really aren't being mean we are just following the rules. BUT come in on Thursday and have a great time, see ya then!!

Parisi Open House

Come join us this Saturday, November 7th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm for our official grand opening of our Parisi Speed School. There will be free access to thepublic, so come in one and all and see what "buzz" is all about. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 10:00am and then the fun begins! We will be holding a Cat Club Challenge, which is kind of a mini evaluation. There will be food and give aways. We will also be giving away 2, 1 year memberships for the Summit as well as 2, 3 month Parisi memberships. Stop by, say hi, if you have any questions we'll be able to give you the answers.

Cholesterol Screening

It's that time again, folks. This Thursday, Nov 5, we will be having our monthly cholesterol screening. It will start at 7:00am and run until 10:00am, it is a walk in clinic. You do need to fast 12 hours prior to coming in, no coffee. There are 3 levels of screening you can choose from-LDL HDL, triglycerides, glucose and ratios for $25.00, LDL and HDL only for $15.00, and cholesterol only for $10.00. Come on in, it takes very little time and it is great opportunity to track your cholesterol and a very minimal cost.

Happy Halloween

Every one has a kid inside them that loves Halloween! It's fun to dress up, be silly, eat too much, be scary and generally make the day a fun festive occassion. But, where did Halloween get it's start? Halloween has it's origins in the ancient festival called Samhain which is derived from Old Irish and roughly translates to "summers end". Samhain celebrates the end of the "lighter half" of the year and the beginning of the "darker half" and is sometimes referred to as the "Celtic New Year". Whatever Halloween means to you, celebrate, enjoy, be thankful for friends and family and please be safe. From me to you, Happy Halloween!!

Glacier Junior Tennis Tournament Results

You may or may not know, but we had our Glacier Junior Tennis Tournament on the 15th of October. I just thought you would like to know how awesome these kids are! This tournament was open to kids all over the state, and they came from everywhere, but check out the results of the championship matches and where they came from. Boys 18 Singles-Kellen Bates of Kalispell defeated Phillip Phattharaampornchai of Kalispell. Boys 14 Singles-Britt Walton of Kalispell defeated Hunter Blalack of Whitefish. Boys 12 Doubles-Holland Blalack and Spencer Johnson of Whitefish and Kalispell defeated Brendan Buls and Max Smyley of Kalispell and Whitefish. Girls 18 Singles-Kaylee Litle of Bozeman defeated Veronica Walton of Kalispell. Girls 16 Singles-Veronica Walton of Kalispell defeated Hailey Blalack of Whitefish. Truly these kids are ALL champions, way to go and congratulations to all!

Parisi Speed School

OK, you guys, if you haven't gone to or seen any of the Parisi classes you have got to check it out!! Just a reminder that we are offering free Adult Conditioning classes several times a day all this week. You still have time to get in on those classes and see what it's all about, call or stop by the front desk and we will get you registered.

Power Pump

Have you ever wondered what a power pump class is? Check out this cool new video that will give you a taste of this class!! You will be inspired and excited, check it out!!

Teen Night

Hey Kids! Are you ready for some Saturday night fun at the Summit? Teen Night will start this Saturday, Oct 31st, come on in for some fun. You can use the climbing wall (parents need to sign climbing wall waver) pool, hot tub, gym, and the racquetball courts. This fun runs from 10:00pm until midnight, the doors will be closed at 10:15 so there will be no running in and out. It is supervised by our staff and a great time will be had by all! The cost is $3.00 for non members and free to Summit members. See ya Saturday!!

Free Parisi Classes

I'm sure you've heard by now all the "Buzz" about Parisi, but what is it really? Next week, Oct 26 through Oct 30 you can try out the Adult Total Conditioning Parisi classes for free. You'll need to come to the front desk and pre-register for the time of the class you would like to attend. The times that are available are Monday through Thursday 6:00am, 9:00am, 12:00pm, and 7:30pm. Friday's time of classes are 6:00am, 9:00am and 12:00pm. Come and check it out and see what it is all about! Don't forget to pre-register!!

Chi Gong for Everyone-Mind/Body Benefits

Come and join us for the next lecture in our fall lecture series. Chi Gong for Everyone-Mind/Body Benefits will be presented by Denise Nisson, Summit fitness instructor . Denise will explain and demonstrate some of the benefits of Chi Gong . Chi Gong helps develop balance, relaxation and improves respiration and circulation. Come and clear your mind, relax and breathe . Join Denise on Wednesday, Oct 21 from noon to 1:00pm here at the Summit in conference room 1.

Ballroom Dance Class

Have you tried the new Ballroom Dance class yet? I've heard great things about it. This class is being taught by Sally Conrad, she will be teaching swing, cha cha, waltz, rumba and Irish dance. She will be spending about 4 weeks on each style of dance. Come in and join the fun and get fit, too. These classes are being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm. No special shoes are required as long as they have non-marking soles.

Tennis Tournament

http://www.nwhc.org/summit/content/index.cfm?cm_id=372#a1138Hey, all you tennis fans, come in and support the kids this weekend. Starting today, October 15 we have the Juniors Tennis Tournament taking place. Check out all the fabulous up and coming tennis players and root for your favorites. These are boys and girls, ages 10-18 and they are coming from all over to compete here at the Summit's very own Glacier Tennis. Come in, join in the fun and cheer them on!

More Trivia Challenges

Alright, here's the deal, we did the trivia challenge last week and got a winner. My question was: who started the Parisi Speed School and when was it started. The answer to this is: Bill Parisi started it in 1992--Way to go Becca!

Today's Trivia Challenge is as follows: What year did the Summit first open, and if you're really good, what month and day??

Remember, come to me, Robyn, with the correct answer and I have some really nice water bottles to give away. Have a great day!

Extra Open Swims

Hey Kids! This Thursday and Friday is no school, but, I bet you already knew that. Want something fun to do? This Thursday and Friday we will be having some extra open swim time for you. From 1:30 to 3:30 on those days come on in, play in the water and have some fun. We will have 2 lanes available for you lap swimmers during those those time but, our regular 2:45 to 3:45 lap swim time for the whole pool is cancelled. Thanks and have a great day!

Supermarket Tours

Doesn't grocery shopping make you crazy? It does me! Join our nutrition experts on our next Supermarket Tour. Learn how to shop and buy nutritious and delicious foods while maintaining proper levels of sodium and fats. You will also learn how to shop for items vital to helping maintain cholesterol and fiber levels. Sign up for the fun and informative tour. The cost is $10.00 per person and will be held at Rosauers from 11:30 to 1:30 on Tuesday October 13. Just call 751-4128 or 751-4100 to register.

Parisi Speed School

Bill Parisi was becoming increasingly frustrated with the training methods utilized by American Athletes. So he made it his mission to do something about it. In 1992, he decided to launch a company focused on providing world class performance training for athletes of all ages and performance levels. With the best in class training programs, a motivational speech and a $500 van Bill, hit the roads in his home state of New Jersey searching for teams and individuals that desired to increase Athletic Performance and Confidence Levels.

Win A Prize Trivia Challenge

Alright all you happy little bloggers, I have a challenge for you. We have some really nice water bottles that I was told I can give away. Sooo, I am going to ask you a trivia question, you have to come to Me, Robyn, with the answer. If you are correct you will get one of the water bottles. Help me with this project and I'll see what I can get for future challenges. Your first question is:

Who started the Parisi Speed School and in what year??

Kids On the Move

Hey Everybody! It's almost time. This Sunday, October 11th at 1:00pm the "Kids On the Move" run will get underway. This event is for kids 0-12 years of age, parents are encouraged to participate. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This is a 1 mile run designed to get kids excited about exercise. Prizes will be awarded and t-shirts will be available. To register just come to the Summit and we will get you signed up, or for more info call Krista at 751-4133.

AARP Safe Driving Course

Tomorrow October 6th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, there will be another safe driving course available to the public. These classes are taught by AARP volunteers and taking these courses may qualify you for discounts. To register for this AARP Safe Driving Course, call 751-4500 or 751-4100, cost for AARP members is $12.00 and non-members is $14.00.

Happy Monday

Wow! What a morning, I think everyone was inspired! By 5:30 this morning the parking lot was full. I just wanted to take a minute and say"way to go", keep up the good work. Have a great day!

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so let's do what we can to support and help eliminate this deadly disease. Wear pink in support of, donate if and when you can and let's paint this town "Pink".

Cholesterol Screening

It's that time again! The first Thursday of every month is cholesterol screening time. This is a walk in clinic, fasting is recomended 12 hours prior to testing. There are 3 levels of screening available, for 25.00- triglycerides, LDL and HDL, glucose levels and ratio, for 15.00-LDL and HDL and for 10.00-cholesterol. This is a great screening at a great price, don't forget to to stop by and say "hi" and have a great day!

Grade "A" for the Deli

Did you know? The Good Medicine Espresso and Deli in a recent health inspection received a grade "A". They run a tight ship over there and their hard work really shows. Stop by and congratulate them on a job well done. While you're there have a latte, protein drink or one of their fabulous lunch wraps!

Safe Sitter

Have you heard about the Safe Sitter program? Gone are the days of the neighbor kid coming over to sit with the kids. Today's babysitters are more educated and prepared to give your child quality care. The Safe Sitter program here at the Summit is for kids 11 years old and older. It is a 2 day program designed to teach business skills, child development, behavior management,personal safety, accident prevention, first aid, rescue breathing, relief of choking and more. It is taught by certified instructors, class size is limited to 8 students per instructor. Our next class is scheduled for Oct 3 and 10, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, registration is required. Call 751-4500 or 751-4100 for more info and to register.

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

Did you Know? Studies have shown that the lack of sleep and the susceptibilty to colds go hand in hand. With cold and flu season pretty much on top of us, getting enough rest is so important. In a recent study from the Archives of Internal Medicine, 153 men and women were exposed to cold viruses and their sleep patterns were tracked. In a 2 week period of time those that got 5 hours of sleep or less were 3 times more likely to get sick than those that got 8 hours of sleep on an average. So it seems that sleep and immunity are linked, other studies show that mammals that require the most sleep also produce higher levels of disease fighting white blood cells. With all this being said, take those vitamins, drink your herbal teas but do try and get lots of rest as well.

Kids Classes

Free week of Classes!! That's right, a free week of classes for the little ones. The week of October 5th through the 9th we will be offering Fun Gym, Tiny Tots, and Art in Action for free. Come in, and check it out!! If you like it, sign up for the classes that start the next week. Tiny Tots is an optional parent participation class that is designed to help master basic motor skills while having lots of fun! Each class will start with story time that will lead to the activity of the day. Through structured games imaginative adventures and beginning tumbling kids will learn preliminary sports skills and strengthen manipulative skills. Tiny Tots is offered 11:00am -11:45am on Tuesdays. It is for 2-5 year olds, cost is 30.00 for members, 45.oo for non-members.

Art in Action is for the kids that like to play hands on. Each class starts with an interactive circle time. That activity from the circle time will lead into a themed arts and crafts project that will stimulate your child's imagination and creativity. Arts in Action is offered on Thusdays 11:00am-11:45. It is also for 2-5 year olds, 30.00 for members, 45.00 for non-members.

Fun Gym is a great class for the little ones to burn off some excess energy. This is a parent participation class that is supervised by Summit staff. It is not a structured class but the kids will have scooters to race across the floor on, as well as mats to tumble on, balls to play with and a good time will be had by all!! Fun Gym is offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm for 2-5 year old. Cost is 20.00 fro members and 30.00 for non-members

Art in Action

Have you heard about this great new program Art in Action? It is designed for toddlers and preschoolers who are on the go and also like to play hands on! Children will have tons of fun with a combination of arts and activities. Each class will start out with interactive circle time and an energetic activity. That activity will lead into a themed arts and crafts project that will stimulate your child's imagination and creativity. This is for children 2-5 years old and will be held on Thursdays from 11:00 to 11:45. Session dates are October 5th through December 18th. Member cost is 30.00 per session, non-member cost is 45.00 per session. Just give us a call to register at 751-4100, or call 751-4136 for more info. A minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 12 are required for this class to run.

Unique

Thought for the day--Always remember that you're unique, just like everyone else

Skydiving

Thought for the day---If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.

Parisi Construction

If you haven't seen it recently, you have got to check out what's going on with the Parisi area. Construction is moving along nicely with the painting and turf being done, the rubber flooring will be done today. We will have more details for you next week. Have a great day!

What is Zumba?

I have been getting a lot of questions lately about our Zumba class. What is it? I did a little research and this is what I found. Zumba was invented in the mid 1990's by celebrity fitness instructor "Beto" Perez. One day he went to teach his aerobics class and had forgotten his music. He improvised with music he had in his car, some of his favorites, traditional Latin Salsa and Merengue. It was so well received, ta da, Zumba was born. Zumba fuses latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away! The routine combines fast and slow rhythms with resistance training to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Currently we have a 4:15 pm Zumba class on Tuesdays, we will soon be adding a 9:00am class as well. I will keep you posted as to when it will be starting and what day. Hope that answers some questions.

Frost On the Pumpkin

Brrr! It was a cold one this morning, very appropriate for the first day of Autumn, I guess. I did however, check to see when the Autumnal Equinox actually occurs. In the Northern Hemisphere the equinox will occur at 5:18pm central time on September 22. So I say let's celebrate the Harvest, enjoy this beautiful Fall weather we have been given, take the time to reflect on the past seasons and prepare for the upcoming changes. It's time to start thinking of Winter projects and activities, what new things can we do this year? I have a couple of things I want to try this winter, let me share these with you. I plan on giving weaving a try as well as snowshoeing, I know, kind of two different ends of the spectrum but what the heck. If anybody has something new or different that they would like to share with me, please blog me.