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This Country seriously needs several thousand more ”˜Running Wolves”'
By Jake
Shortly after Running Wolf Fitness Center opened last fall in the Phillips Community Center, I and my neighbor joined. I’d never exercised in a gym, and I’m pushing 70 years. My neighbor’s about my age.
We found Running Wolf through our diabetes support group, A-POD (A Partnership of Diabetics). A-POD moved into rooms in the same newly reopened Phillips Community Center.
In my prime, I was a pretty good walker, and I swam in lakes in the summers and irregularly swam laps in a club in the winters. Just the same, I developed longstanding ankle issues and let myself get too big. In 2009, five years into my retirement, I ran into my own personal buzzsaw: a torn hamstring from doing the splits on sidewalk ice, renewed ankle pain on both sides from favoring the hamstring and in August of that year, a diagnosis of Type Two diabetes with peripheral neuropathy of the feet, which makes me slightly balance-impaired.
Over 20 months, starting in January of 2009, I lost 100 pounds, most of it in the winter of 2009-2010, during which I started recording everything I ate and going to a club regularly to wade laps. In April 2010 my doctor took me off my meds, because my blood sugars were stable.… Read the rest “This Country seriously needs several thousand more ”˜Running Wolves”'”
Lake Street Council Update
Change is constant on Lake Street, and some big changes recently extended to the Lake Street Council Board of Directors. At our annual meeting we welcomed a new board president, vice president, and director at-large. Get to know them a little better here.
President: Dave Burrill, Ryan Companies
Dave is a key part in the success of the Midtown Exchange and has taken a lead role in working towards a more active and prosperous Lake Street. Dave has more than 28 years of management experience behind him, and currently serves as Director of Management at Ryan Companies.
Vice President: Candice Washington, Abbott Northwestern Hospital
With her 22 years of service at Abbott Northwestern and as a resident of Phillips, Candice”'s knowledge of and experience with Lake Street and its communities is incredibly valuable. Candice is currently Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Community Relations for Abbott Northwestern.
Director At-Large: Morgan Zehner, Zehner Consulting
Morgan brings a variety of needed skills to our board, including fundraising development, marketing research and strategy, strategic planning, and technical assistance. He founded Zehner Consulting in June of 2008 and is a is a proud resident of Powderhorn.
Wrapping utility boxes
Lake Street Council is working with the City of Minneapolis to wrap City-owned utility boxes with eye-catching designs.… Read the rest “Lake Street Council Update”
The Phillips West Neighborhood Annual Community Meeting
The Phillips West Neighborhood Board
Cordially invites you to attend”¦
The Phillips West Neighborhood Annual Community Meeting
AGENDA INCLUDES:
Annual State of the City Update given by Minneapolis City Council Vice President Robert Lilligren & Crime Update from Don Greeley.
The Phillips West Neighborhood Organization is open to all people who live, work and play in the Phillips West Community. The Phillips West Neighborhood is defined as the geographical area between 22nd Street on the North; Lake Street on the South; Chicago Avenue on the East and I-35W on the West.
This Community Meeting is an “Accessible Event” and accommodations will be made for those attending. The cost of Childcare will also be provided for those who request it. To ensure time for “Proper Accommodations” please contact Crystal Trutnau, Executive Director at the Phillips West Office (612-879-5383) at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Thursday June 7th, 2012
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Located in the Centrum Room of the Center for Changing Lives building at 2400 Park Avenue
(Free Parking is available at the rear entrance of the building located on Oakland & 24th)
Chance to win Door Prizes & a Free Famous Dave”'s BBQ Catered Buffet will be served at 6 p.m.… Read the rest “The Phillips West Neighborhood Annual Community Meeting”
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