This week at Rotary we had a 'bye', meaning an automatic advancement of the members to the next round of rotary meetings without facing the prospect of Zoom.
Our average attendance is 51% with Zoomed out, sick of Zoom, hate Zoom being the favourite excuses why members don't show up. This week, I thought if you cannot beat them, join them and I have to say I enjoyed wagging a Zoom meeting too! It did help that the meeting that was planned didn't quite make it to fruition and my job got in the way with the "PLAN B" option. None the less, I did enjoy a break from Zoom.
NEXT WEEK, the 11th November, will be our chance to be Rotarians again as we support another local business affected by the COVID restrictions. This project is an initiative of Jen Marshall. I love how proactive Jen has been with this project, firstly by supporting Busker Simon Papero and now with this business. I hope that the whole club will get behind Jen. She has put a lot of work in to make this week's meeting happen. Let's see if our members will support both the initiative and the business.
Now over to Jen:
This week's meeting will be focusing on something we are all doing a lot of at the moment... staying at home! Whether it is working from home, social distancing or isolating, with everyone at home it is important that we focus on our health.
Tonight's presenter is Kate Boyle, a nutritionist, pilates instructor, elite level ballet dancer, podcaster, business owner, mum of two and a local Berwick girl! Kate's passionate about sharing her knowledge on health and fitness and we are very fortunate to have her presenting her top tips on staying healthy at home. Kate will also get us moving with some gentle stretching that we can do at home to help keep our bodies moving. The weather is warming up so it is time to get moving, get motivated and prioritise your health and wellbeing.
Kate runs her own studio Mind & Movement Pilates here in Berwick and it is one of the many businesses impacted by the lockdown. As part of the clubs 'Support Local Business' initiative, we will be paying for a private class with Kate. So that we can continue this project to support other businesses like Kate's, we will charge a $5 fee for all attendees to be paid via online transaction on or before the night.
To buy a ticket to support this business, click HERE. Payment can be made by credit card or PayPal.
A private session with a health professional attracts a considerable fee, for only $5 you can hear from an industry expert, have your health and wellbeing questions answered and feel the benefits by joining in with the optional gentle pilates exercises.
Comfy clothes are recommended, so come along for a fun and informative night.
The meeting will open at 7.20 pm for a 7:30 pm start. NOTE: you must register for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu-opzIiEtT5t7CkuKKx1q9Y-kfpRHpr
Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Pilates moves tend to target the core, although the exercises work in other areas of your body as well. You can do Pilates with or without equipment, but no matter what, expect the moves to involve slow, precise movements and breath control. Pilates is a full-body exercise method that will help you do everything better. It strengthens and stabilises your core body, which is your foundation so that you can move efficiently while improving your posture, flexibility, and mobility.