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CAPE GAZETTE, Friday, April 14 -April 20, 2000 - 37
0000quatics program promotes
lifetime of physical fitness
Howard Dhondt, 57, weighed
500 pounds when he joined the
aquatic program at Methodist
Manor House in October 1998.
After choosing to have open gas-
tric bypass surgery performed by
Dr. Roy Smoot, a local bariatric
surgeon, Dhondt committed to
five days a week of water exer-
cise.
"Because his knees were weak,
the water served as the only medi-
um for him to use for exercise,"
said director of fitness and aquat-
ics, Jonathan Souder. "Howard
gives 110 percent during his exer-
cise routine, which is now six
days a week. He really is driven to
see body composition improve-
ments."
Managed by Peninsula United
Methodist Homes Inc., of Wilm-
ington, Methodist Manor House
opened its Wesley Wellness Cen-
ter in 1998. At that time they of-
fered structured water fitness pro-
grams to their residents and to
adults from surrounding towns.
The water fitness classes range
from low-intensity arthritis type
classes to high-intensity kickbox-
ing aerobic classes.
Now the wellness center's serv- '
ices have expanded to include un-
structured water fitness times,
outpatient rehabilitation - physi-
cal, occupational, speech and
aquatic - water recreation times
for Manor House's skilled nursing
center residents, children's swim
school, water volleyball games
and pool rentals. Pool member-
ship now spans four counties.
Originally focused on people
ages 60 and older, the center now
serves clients from 6 months to 94
years. The newest program, Par-
ent & Child Fitness, is available to
Manor House residents, aquatic
program members and the public,
and gives families opportunities
to exercise and play year-round in
87-degree water.
Currently the aquatic program
serves five people ages 90 and
older, who take the Arthritis Foun-
dation aquatic classes and the wa-
ter Walk & Talk class and also
Paintball tournament set April 15
The ArthrfiS Foundation, Delaware chapter, is sponsoring its annual
paintball tournament, beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 15, at Paint-
ball Action Games of Delaware, off Route 40.
Five-person teams will battle for the championship in games that re-
quire strategy, endurance, strength and luck. This event, voted 1999
Best Fundraising Idea by "Delaware Today" magazine, helps raise
money to support the foundations research and local programs. -
There is still space for more teams in the tournament. To register, or
for more information, call 800-292-9599.
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One woman comes to the pool at
least four times a week for an hour
each time and averages over a
quarter-mile of walking using var-
ious steps, like sidestep, backstep,
backward, marching and cross
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all fitness members, young and
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The aquatic program works.
"The environment of water is so
soothing," Souder said. "The
physical properties of water make
exercising much easier and fun for
people at any fitness level."
After a year and a half, the
aquatic program is developing a
long list of success stories.
Howard Dhondt has improved his
quality of life and now weighs
229 pounds. He plans to get down
to 200 pounds. Said Souder, "It's
amazing to see Howard today. His
energy level has skyrocketed."
For more information about the
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Submitted photo
Beebe celebrates National Doctor's Day
Beebe Medical Center celebrated National Doctor's Day
Thursday, March 30. Celsius restaurant catered a gourment
luncheon to honor and recognize physicians on their special
day. The Medical SocietyAIHance. a group of involved physi-
cians' spouses - donated and provided carnations for each
physician. Beebe executive staff, members of nursing and
management, and the Physicians' Office StaffAdvisory Coun-
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port.
Shown are Jackie Sopa, wife of orthopaedic surgeon Dr.
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