"The Pines Fitness Center is a great place to meet people and improve health. The facility offers a large variety of machines and the staff and fitness instructors are committed, friendly and welcoming. A wide selection of classes covers and challenges all skill levels. I truly enjoy my workouts every week!" Sandy Bishop, Pines Community Wellness Center Member
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“Coming to the Pines Community Wellness Center is a great way to start the day. People and staff are friendly including NPHS student, Austin. There’s a variety of machines, weights, etc. – just about anything you’d need to keep moving and add to a workout! There are those morning where coming in is the last thing I want to do but, I never regret it and ALWAYS feel better after being there. Plus, if you happen to be there early morning – you get to meet Bob! He’ll make you smile and add to your day.” Marilyn Nawrocki, Wellness Center member
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"I have taken the “Strong Women Strong Bones” class for over two years and recently enrolled in “Yoga-Like.” I am sending along a letter of “Thanks” to the Pines Community Wellness Center for providing a network of resources to strengthen and support the physical, emotional and overall well-being of seniors in the greater Eagle River area. The Wellness Center offers exercise classes to aid mobility, stamina, flexibility and balance. Additionally, there is camaraderie, a sense of belonging, companionship, caring and so much laughter! The quality of the aging process is enhanced by a positive outlook to bolster mind, body and spirit. The staff at the Wellness Center can assist you in finding a class and/or fitness program to suit your individual needs. Give it a try!! Additional thanks to instructors Julie and Sandy for their friendship and skilled leadership!!" Donna Kolstad, Wellness Center member
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"As I looked up the flight of stairs, I said to myself, “Maybe I should not even be here.” My insurance company offered a program called “Silver Sneakers” at the YMCA. In the brochure they showed retired happy-go-lucky people exercising in a gym setting. What they did not show was a stroke victim who had trouble walking and talking, never mind the occasional dribbling and holding on to things. I figured, “what the heck?” I had been through a lot worse. So I took one step at a time and made the flight up the stairs. Little did I know, this was my first exercise of Silver Sneakers. Julia John, a training specialist, broke me in. She showed me the different machines and exercise equipment. I have not forgotten how Julia was so patient with me. I met the rest of the crew and everyone was so nice. I decided from then to go it on my own, but when I needed help, they were always there. Later I was able to take fitness classes as well. The YMCA was phased out and it became the Pines Community Wellness Center. Julia and the rest of the crew are still there. Initially there was a concern about if Silver Sneakers would continue...but not to worry, Silver Sneakers has also been maintained! At this juncture I can’t say enough about the new outlook and positive thinking it took to launch the Pines Community Wellness Center and get everything going. I have met so many people and formed wonderful friendships. On a personal note - I have made great progress for the three years I have been here. I thank the grace of God and the positive energy it has given me." Robert Q. Blaul, Wellness Center member
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"I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in Milwaukee in 1997. For me, I had tingling and weakness in both legs, worse on the right as my disease worsened with each successive year. I had to retire from my Chiropractic Practice in 2009 at the age of 50. I moved to Lac View Desert Lake in March 2011, and began with my neurologist, Dr. Parris, of Minocqua, in September 2011. She did an hour long physical exam on me and documented my condition. In January 2012, as a New Year’s resolution to try to stop the deterioration of my health further, I joined the Eagle River YMCA (now the Wellness Center). Mr. Kevin Schweer was assigned to me as my trainer. He put together a series of exercises tailor-made for me and my disability. As I used them, I could feel month after month I was getting stronger not only in my legs, arms, and abs, I was gaining strength in my entire body! I have more endurance, can walk farther and yet breathe easier, and not nap during the day. Due to the exercise I actually was getting a fantastic night’s sleep, and I was waking up feeling energized! In October 2013, I saw Dr. Parris for my 2 year neurological checkup; she performed the same hour long physical exam on me that she did back in September 2011. At the end of the exam, she stated, “You are performing better than you did 2 years ago!” We then stared at each other in disbelief for about one minute. Amazingly, this was without any drugs for M.S. I haven’t taken any M.S. drugs since 1997 as they do not cure the disease. This is all due to a diet high in vegetables, fruits, and certain vitamin supplements and EXERCISE AT THE PINES COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER!! I am confident because I know I am always under the watchful eye of the Pines Community Wellness Center’s dedicated staff. Did I mention I went from a size 36 pants to a size 33 along the way? I urge you to join the Pines Community Wellness Center and see for yourself the positive changes that they can help you make in your health and your life!" Bruce Platta, Wellness Center member
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