Sarasota News Leader
January 11, 2013
Page 58
BEGINNERS BOOT CAMP OFFERED AT VENICE COMMUNITY CENTER
The holidays are done, the relatives are gone
and the decorations are put away until next
season. If losing weight and getting in shape
are among your resolutions for the New Year,
the Venice Community Center (VCC), located at 326 South Nokomis Ave., "has the perfect program to help you achieve your goal,"
a county news release says.
Basic Training: Beginners Boot Camp classes
will be held over eight weeks; they began Jan.
8. All ages are welcome, including seniors.
Classes are held both inside the VCC and,
weather permitting, outside, the release notes.
Participants in the class can expect to increase muscle tone and definition; increase
strength and endurance for recreational or
"Beginners Boot Camp is a fun way to lose everyday activities; increase energy and alertthose extra pounds you gained eating all those ness; renew their self-confidence; and lower
holiday treats," the release adds.
cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure and
"Let's face it: The gym is not for everyone blood sugar levels, the release points out.
and some people don't go because they are Registration is available online at www.saraself-conscious," said VCC Program Coordina- sotabootcamp.com or by calling the Venice
tor Dorian Mattox in the release. "These fun Community Center at 861-1380.
classes focus on a low-impact workout without peer pressure and are taught by a certified For more information, contact the Sarasota
County Call Center at 861-5000.
clinical exercise specialist."
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL GULF COAST SENIOR GAMES
Senior athletes from across the state will descend on the Gulf Coast Feb. 19-24 to compete
in the 24th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games,
the county has announced.
at venues throughout Sarasota and Manatee
counties. Participants may register online at
www.mymanatee,org/parks or download and
fill out the official entry form and mail it to
The Gulf Coast Senior Games are held each Gulf Coast Senior Games, 5502 33rd Avenue
year to promote health and wellness and to Drive W., Bradenton, FL 34209.
enhance the quality of life for Sarasota and The entry fee of $12 entitles each participant
Manatee counties' mature population, a counto an event T-shirt, the release says. An addity news release says.
tional fee of $3 is charged per participant per
Among the events offered this year will be event. Some events have an additional facility
archery, basketball shooting, track and field, fee, the release adds.
bocce, bowling, cribbage, table tennis, cycling,
golf, horseshoes, pickleball, racquetball, run- The Gulf Coast Senior Games is a local qualning, shuffleboard, swimming and tennis. For ifier for the 2013 Florida Senior Games State
a complete listing of events and times, visit Championships to be held in Polk County Dec.
7-15, the release points out.
www.scgov.net/parksandrecreation.
The deadline for registration for active adults For more information, contact the Sarasota
age 50 and older is Feb. 1. The games are held County Call Center at 861-5000.
