Kimberly Garrison

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THURSDAY, OCT. 11, 2007

• 11:30 a.m. FIT, FABULOUS, AND OVER FIFTY: Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Road, Voorhees, NJ. Join us for this new lunchtime learning opportunity at the Rohrer Center. The $5.00 fee includes salad bar, beverages, and health related lecture and demonstration. To register, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).
• 6:00 a.m. HIKE THE WISSAHICKON: Social Event, 2 to 3 hours. It's that time of year again. Come join Suzie & I for our Thursday night hike. We will start at 6:00pm at the far parking lot on Bells Mill Road (Ridge Ave. side). Contact Richard Terry at 215-675-1536.
• 5:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 15-30 mile. Start in Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. Our Thursday evenings will still be filled with the sounds of the road, including "Gravel" and "Car up". Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 7:00 p.m. INTRODUCTION TO BALLROOM DANCING: German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia. As we prepare to honor the founding of the German Society 243 years ago, we will host a free introduction to ballroom dancing. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that slide well on parquet floor. Reservations not required. Call 215-627-2332

Here's the latest Philly Fitness and Health Podcast. This week Kimberly talks with Dr. Jeanine Downie, author of Beautiful Skin of Color, about the factors leading to poor skin health and how best to care for your own. Be fit, be strong and be your best with Philly Fitness and Health.

THURSDAY, OCT. 18, 2007

• 5:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 15-30 mile. Start in Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. Our Thursday evenings will still be filled with the sounds of the road, including "Gravel" and "Car up". Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:00 a.m. HIKE THE WISSAHICKON: Social Event, 2 to 3 hours. It's that time of year again. Come join Suzie & I for our Thursday night hike. We will start at 6:00 p.m. at the far parking lot on Bells Mill Road (Ridge Ave. side). Contact Richard Terry at 215-675-1536.

THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2007

• 6:00 p.m. HIKE THE WISSAHICKON: Social Event, 2 to 3 hours. Get the hiking boots out and join Suzie & I for some exercise. Meet at the Bells Mill parking lot at 6:00 (On the Ridge side). What are those eye's staring at us? Contact Richard Terry at 215-675-1536.
• PINELANDS MONTH – PADDLE AND GEOCACHE ON THE N. BRANCH RANCOCAS CREEK: October is Pinelands Month and the Rancocas will have beautiful foliage on this trip. We'll stop on the way to find 4 geocaches as we paddle the 14-mile Canoe Trail from the BCCC trailhead to Mt. Holly. Bring your portage wheels. Meet at the Vincentown Diner – arrive early for breakfast. Contact Leaders: Charlene D. at 609-561-7160 or Leona F. at 609-259-3734.

THURSDAY, NOV. 1, 2007

• 4:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 25 miles. Start at Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. Special start time for extended daylight savings time. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• ROUND ABOUT HIKE (RECURRING): 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, South Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill 856-772-6465 before 8:30 p.m.
• PUNK ROCK BOOT CAMP: Punk Rock Boot Camp is an hour-long, high-intensity fitness workout. It is a great way to get exercise in if you're on vacation. There are drop-in morning classes during the week at 6:30 am, and weekend drop-in classes at 10 am Workouts take place at Penn's Landing and historic Penn Treaty Park, Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard - on the Riverfront between Market and Pine Streets, Philadelphia. Call 215-928-8801.