Kristi's January 2021 Health & Fitness Page
Greetings all! We made it to the new year!
- 2020 was a challenging year for many amidst the pandemic and
nationwide divisiveness, yet to a reminder of the precious
nature of life. Though we had far fewer breakfasts and
social events and our 25th Purple Pumpers MS 150 was virtual, we
too found ways to gather via distanced bike rides and events and
too we had a virtual 38th Annual Christmas Party gathering! It
was fun to see folks that we haven't seen for many years! I pray
that 2021 brings new hope and opportunity for all.
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Social
Events
Once it is
safe again to gather, we will resume our morning
breakfasts. I too am awaiting plans from the MS Society on
the plans for the MS 150 this year. Either way we will
still continue to have our Covid- safely distanced bike
rides. Be sure to find time for the beautiful
outdoors in the winter as well!
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and
precious life" (Mary Oliver)
<I took this photo
this past year at Springbrook Nature Center>
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Fabulous
Photos - Through the Years!
The following are photos of each of
the last 10 years....
2020-
Purple Pumpers 25th team gathers to
remember
Celebrating long time aerobics member,
Marilyn's 90th birthday!
Pam Shaw. We lost two members of our
bike team and aerobics family-
Pam Shaw and Ione Humann this past
year.
2019
Purple Pumpers 24!
- MS 150
Aerobic
Family/ Bike Family Outing to Coffee
Mojo (in memory of Pam-photographed
here
2018
Had
to throw in
some photos of
South Africa,
one of the
most beautiful
places I've
been and I had
the honor of
having it be
the 6th continent
I presented
research on
Purple Pumpers 23rd
36th Annucal
Group Fitness Party- Such fun!
2017
One of our many aerobic/ group fitness
and Purple Pumper bike outings
Another of our
amazing breakfasts - though I retired
from teaching group fitness
after 35 years <in 2018>
(I'm still a professor)- we've
continued our social gatherings!
2016
We bought our beautiful detached
town home in the Lakes of Blaine
(2016)- .. Aerobics/ Group Fitness
Brunch Gathering at Our Home
2015
Group Fitness Fund Raiser for
Lifetime
Foundation
2014
One of my many annual treks to see Julie- soul sister and former
Lifetime
Instructor
Fun at Christmas in Group Fitness!
2013
Left- Group Fitness Bike
Outing
Right- The Purple Pumpers!
2012
Purple Pumpers 2012- In Memory of Pam Shaw and Ione Humann
(both photographed in each of these photos, sadly we lost both to
cancer this past year- both the same age)
2011
Christmas at Group Fitness!
Our group fitness folks volunteered to collect food in the
Holidazzle parade for over a
decade-
Annual Gathering of Purple Pumpers at Timberlodge
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I wish
for you a beautiful New Year and 2021- Years ago I wrote this
poem, at a different time- yet perhaps in this
year
of the pandemic and difficulty
for so many, it is a reminder of the precious nature of life.
May we "resolve" - to
stop, be grateful, notice beauty, and try to make a positive
difference
Resolve—Not to Resolve
Happy
New Year! To each of you,
2021 is here, a
year anew
Christmas Thank You’s are written, and tree put away
The days are colder, and snow here to stay
Our pocketbooks feel, a little bit lighter,
And shirts and pants, a
little bit tighter
Holiday events, here and past,
As time moves on, at
times so fast
Our minds reflect, on the years gone by
As our expectations,
seemed so high
There were goals we’ve met, yet some remain
As we continually
strive, to attain
Some may reflect, on times of sadness,
Yet others may ponder,
with hearts of gladness
And now the New Year, a new time span
As we make resolutions,
and set our plan
Opportunity abounds! Our ideals we form,
To improve our lives,
and make reform
Some may promise, without a doubt
To lose ten pounds, and
daily work out
Others
decide, to increase their giving,
Or rid of old habits,
and improve their living
But when it comes down to it, and resolutions are set,
They’re the same
resolutions, we’ve never met
So what if we decided, to put to the test,
To daily resolve, to
just do our best
In setting our goals, and affirming our strengths
With self acceptance,
we’d go to great lengths
The future’s important, and so is the past,
But it’s here in the
present our lives are cast
No matter life’s journey’s both far and near,
Let’s just do our best, and…
Have a great year!
Blessings and Beauty to Each of You in the New Year!
Kristi