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FITness FUNatics Boot Camp starts Von Hanson’s honors nurses
For cardio endurance, total body strength and stability and balance, Fitness Coach To celebrate Nurses Day, Von Hanson’s Meats and Spirits honors East Valley
Molly Carroll’s FITness FUNatics Boot Camp – “Where FITness & FUN Meet!” – is
nurses by giving one free pound of brats to any nurse who presents his or her ID
starting with a 60-minute workout for fi ve weeks. Morning and evening classes also
card throughout the month of May.
include functional fi tness and work on the core and abs through cross-training
Von Hanson’s is an old-fashioned meat market featuring high-quality meats
movements.
and specialty items along with beer and wine.
Participants can enter to win a fi ve-week session of their choice, with two winners
selected monthly.
Located at 2390 N. Alma School Rd. in Chandler, Von Hanson’s Meats and
FITness FUNatics Boot Camp provides the equipment, which includes medicine
Spirits can be reached at 480-917-2525 or www.vonhansons.com.
balls, resistance bands, 3- to 10-pound dumbbells and cardio enhancing gear.
Attendees should bring an exercise or yoga mat; water and sweat towel; and “a positive
attitude and willingness to have fun while getting fi t!” says Carroll, who is NASM
Certifi ed. She recommends people wear comfortable workout clothing that can get
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sweaty and dirty, along with athletic sneakers.
For more details, email Carroll at molly@fitfunbootcamp.com, visit
for leadership program
www.fi tfunbootcamp.com or call 480-540-2738.
Applications are due Fri., May 8 for an opportunity to learn about the workforce
and the City of Chandler through Leaders In Training (LIT). Participants assist City
Summer writing classes
staff members with day-to-day activities at various job sites.
The program is free and open to youths ages 14 to 16 who can work at least 12
Writing instructor and published author Marilyn June Janson helps get the creative
hours a week and be present the entire six weeks of the program, which runs June
juices fl owing this summer through several classes taught in the Chandler area.
9 through July 17. Shifts are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to
“Jane Austin: Then and Now” is held Mondays June 8 through July 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. noon, or from 1 to 5 p.m. Job skill development workshops are held on Mondays
at the Chandler-Gilbert Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St. To register, call 480-782-2720.
from 1 to 3 p.m.
“How to Write Children’s Picture Books” is on Wednesdays June 10 through July 15
Teens are treated like regular employees in the areas of punctuality, attendance,
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chandler Downtown Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth
attitude and performance. LIT youths do not receive payment.
Ave. To register, call 480-782-2722.
Applications can be downloaded at www.chandleraz.gov/teens or picked up
“How to Write Children’s Picture Books” and “How to Write YA Stories and Novels”
are held Saturdays June 13 through July 25, at Chandler-Gilbert Community College,
at Chandler community centers, libraries, high schools and at the evening teen
2525 E. Pecos Rd. The picture book class runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the
programs at Andersen Jr. High, Willis Jr. High and Santan K-8.
YA class from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. There will be no classes on July 4. To register, call
For more information, call Heidi Holloway at 480-782-2705 or email
480-732-7072.
heidi.holloway@chandleraz.gov.
‘Marvelous’ from Page 41
along with the Special Olympics Arizona East Valley are The committee is looking forward to an exciting event events, the Special Olympics of the East Valley hosts
all collaborating to produce the show, which includes and is thankful for the generosity and support of all the area competitions for basketball, cheerleading, track and
a silent auction at 10:30 a.m. and luncheon at 11 a.m. participating companies. There is still time for other fi eld, gymnastics, bowling, swimming, golf, bocce ball,
before the participants take the stage at 1 p.m. businesses and organizations to submit donations. soccer and more. For additional information, contact Jim
CBS-TV news anchor Nicole Crites serves as the emcee To learn more, contact Jacquie Gallo at Rudow at jim.rudow@mesaaz.gov or 480-644-4126.
of the event, and B.J.’s Restaurant & Brewery caters the jacquie.gallo@mesaaz.gov or 480-644-4948. Donations For more about Chandler Therapeutic Recreation
luncheon. are accepted through Wed., May 6. programs and activities, pick up a copy of the summer Break
Proceeds from the silent auction benefi t Special Tickets for the luncheon and show are available at the Time magazine, visit www.chandleraz.gov/therapeutics
Olympic athletes in the East Valley. The Fashion Show Chandler Senior Center at 202 E. Boston for $25 each; or call 480-782-2720.
committee has already received a great response from show only price is $10 or $12 at the box offi ce the day of
a wide range of local businesses interested in making the event. Collette Prather is a recreation coordinator with the City of
donations to the auction including chiropractors, In addition to being a part of the Fashion Show and
Chandler Community Services Department. She can be reached
restaurants, grocery stores, golf courses, hotels and spas. other Chandler Therapeutic Recreation programs and
at collette.prather@chandleraz.gov.
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The Sun., May 10 Family Yoga Class at 4:30 p.m. is a Phoenix Zoo
special Mother’s Day edition. Bring the whole crew for 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
a one-hour, multi-generational, low-intensity yoga class 602-273-1341, www.phoenixzoo.org
and get a free cheese pizza. Ages 5 and older are welcome Moms receive free admission to the Phoenix Zoo with
to this fun yoga class designed to help increase creativity, a paid child’s admission on Mother’s Day. Families learn
See Page 1 of the SanTan Family Fun for
fl exibility and active family involvement. No prior yoga about what makes zoo animals “marvelous moms.”
Mother’s Day craft activities for kids.
experience is needed. The cost is a suggested donation of Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is $7 to $20.
$5 to $10 per family. Reservations recommended.
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