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Gymnastics For Fun & Fitness The sport of gymnastics comes to us from the ancient Greeks, and hus been a part of the Olympic Games since the modern Olympics began in 1896. But it isn't necessary to be an Olympic champion to* enjoy gymnastics. Very small children use the basic movements found in gymnas tics?rolling. jumping, twisting, run ning. spinning and stretching. If you watch a small child during the course of a day, you will see them use these movements continuously. Small children enjoy learning gym nastics because they are much more flexible than -adults, have a very high energy level, and are eager to learn. Gymnastics-is an excellent way to channel their energy and enthusiasm! Preschool and beginner level gymnastics skills are taught with fun. and most importantly, safety in mind. With the exception of the bar skills, most preschool and begin ning level skills aretaught on the floor level. The bars are lowered and mats placed underneath the bars for safety while teaching bar skills. The ban are often the preschoolers favorite piecc of equipment! As the child progresses upward from lower level skills, instructors watch for children with potential for competition. These children are invited to participate in special gymnastics training classes designed to prepare them for com petition. Afterschool classes or recre ation classes continue to build the student's skills. Along with learning new "tricks." the students become stronger and more flexible, and their self esteem soars. Even the smallest child is proud to say, "I did it all by myself!" Competitive gymnastics requires more intensity and a faster pace of teaching. More time is required in the gym for practice and a commitment is necessary for suc cess. The sport of gymnastics cer-. tainly has many physical benefits, \ but there are many others that are not so obvious. Self discipline and self control become automatic to a competitive gymnast. One cannot be successful without hard work. Discipline and control bring suc^ cess. Improvement in school grades is a common benefit of competitive gymnastics. A gymnast learns to use his time efficiently. Homework is completed on time because the gymnast has learned to focus on the subject at hand. Many colleges offer gymnastics scholarships, which is an excellent way to earn a college degree! Perhaps the greatest benefit for a child taking gymnastics classes is the sense of accomplishment. Regardless of skill level, success is available to each and every child. Contributed by Beverly Simstein of North Point Gymnastics. Pack a Picnic and go! What says "summer" more than a picnic! Packing a picnic and escaping to the seashore or moun tains is a terrific way to combine s un s h 1 n e . fre sfTa i Fand~g ood food! Picnics can range from the sim ple--peanut^butter and jelly sand wiches--to the gourmet--tarragon chicken and-pasta^ salad. It can be as close as your backyard or neigh borhood park, or as faraway as the mountains or beach. It can be a romantic getaway or a family affair. Here are some ruies to make your next picnic easy, fun and enjoyable: 1 . Bring a variety of foods to suit everyone's taste, but also try to offer something you normally wouldn't eat at home. 2. Remember, picnic foods are finger foods. Having to use a knife and fork on a paper plate is begging for disaster. 3. Don't flirt with food poison ing. Don't leave food out of ice chests while you sun or swim. Avoid foods that spoil easily, such as those containing mayonnaise or cream. 4. Plan for portability. Don't plan for more items than can be eas ily carried by the number in the party. 5. Don't forget the essentials: plates, cups, serving utensils if needed, napkins, a tablecloth, and especially a garbage bag for cleanup. Be sure to bring extras in case of blowaways or accidents. 6. Put condiments and sauces in plastic containers with tight-fitting covers. And don't forget the salt and pepper. 7. To add to the enjoyment of the day. bring a portable tape deck with relaxing music such as classi cal or new age, a good book, fris bee, or other outdoor game. 8. If you'll be out in the sun for any length of lime, bnng aiong the sunscreen and a hat or sunglasses. Looking for a new picnic idea? Try these! TARRAGON CHICKEN: Wash and dry 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts and cut into pieces. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in skillet and saute 4 chopped shallots until ten der. Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides. Add 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 teaspoons dried tarragon and salt and pepper. Cook uncov ered. turning several times until done. Cool in pan and refrigerate. MELON WITH PROSCIUTTO: Peel and seed one ripe melon and cut into small chunks. Wrap each piece in a small strip of prosciutto ham and secure with toothpick. PASTA AND ARTICHOKE SALAD: Cook one lb. box of shell or twist macaroni and drain. Add 1/2 cup olive oil. Chop one 8-oz. jar of marinated artichoke hearts and add to pasta, along with sauce they were packed rn. Add 1 cup combi nation of chopped fresh basil, dill, parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano. ,-\ud 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and salt and pep per to taste, and juiee of l/Ucmon. Stir well and refrigerate. Allow to sit out a few minutes before serving to allow olive oil to liquefy. Picnics are the ultimate mov-~ able feasts! Be creative with your menu and your destination, and cel ebrate the season of summer time! Swing into Summer with Winston Lake Golf Course 3535 Winston Lake Road (919) 727-2703 WINSTON LAKE GOLF COURSE is a unique experience for golfers. Carved out of 480 acres of beautiful North Carolina woodland, Winston Lake provides a quiet atmosphere and ideal environment for those who want to ei\joy a great game of golf. Lofty dogwoods on each of its carefully sculptered holes makes Winston Lake one of the most picturesque courses in the Carolinas. Rolling hills add to its chal lenge. Winston Lake is truly "a new kind of adventure" - Interstate Business 40 , exit 311 North, Ne>v Walkertoum Road onto Martin Luther King Jr.. Drive . right on Seventh Street to 311 North, go approximately 12 miles, right cm Winston Lake Road. Shin-du Karate Do- Jo Learning basic and advanced self defense, sparing, kicks, blocks and katas in Tae Kwan Do and Isshin Rvu Call 784-4193 a i H S S g 4 w 0 01 YMCA Camping! For Memories that will last a life time. ? CAMP HANES 919-983-3131 (Southeast U.S., Sauratown Mtn.) ?? KERNERSVILLE FAMILY YMCA 919-996-2231 (Kernersvilie, N.C.) ?? CENTRAL YMCA 919-721-2100 (Winston-Salem, N.C.) ?? NORTHWEST FAMILY YMCA 919-983-0660 (King, N.C.) WINSTON LAKE FAMILY YMCA 9 919-724-9205 (W infiton-SaJem, N.C.) ?? DAVIE FAMILY YMCA 704-634-9622 (Mocksvtlle, N.C.) ?? WEST FORSYTH FAMILY YMCA 919-721-2067 (Clemmons, N.C.) ? Resident Camp ?? t>ay Camps (Service Area/Y Location) YMCA of Greater WUwton-Salem, helping people reach their Uod itiven potential in *pint. mind and bodv YMCA 19.99 2-PC. (MMMS? SET Reg. 30.00. Buy the 2-pc. Grill works? turner and fork set and choose any other grilling utensil for just 8.99, reg. 16.00. Add an extra fork, brush or scraps:! Great for the man who has "everything"! H0US8WAUS: High Not, talagim, tar Smm md Vimm-ititm mij & VALUES Make Dad's day! FATHER S DAY IS JUNE 20. IMIJJimMtg] CutfcHy Quality BBQ tools for people who take grilling seriously! Madeof heavy gauge steel with solid hardwood handles and brass rivets. All include a leather strap for easy hanging. Hand finished in U.S.A.
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