NCCF Newsletter & Fitness Classes for April 2025

April 2025 NEWSLETTER

"Your body can stand almost anything. It's your mind that you have to convince." Unknown

Adria Avery- Oceanside

Cheryl Davee- Encinitas

Chris Zimmerman- Carlsbad

Sending love from Thursday Boot Camp! This was our best attended class so far as we move into Spring! Great to see everyone back, plus it's so much more fun with a big group with a common goal. Fitness is not a destination, it's our way of life.

Our Mortality Talks get together at Tori's was very thought provoking, and it was interesting to hear different perspectives on end of life choices by the 15 who attended. The discussion was facilitated by Last Acts of Love-Mel McClave, a local death doula. She was so respectful and well informed on everything from life sustaining measures, to support and resources available to help with end of life decisions. We enjoyed savory and sweet treats, and left with an advanced planning guide and toolkit.

Of course we lined up for a photo after the presentation. It was so helpful to have Susan Klein, our medical advisor (far right) in attendance. With her extensive knowledge as an oncology NP, and having been present at several end of life transitions, she was able to offer so much real life experience to our conversations.

Join us for a Party Game and Potluck!

Tori's home- 1809 Sienna Canyon Dr. Encinitas

SAVE THE DATE:

MAY 15th 3-5pm

BEST STORY WINS!

We will draw a card from a deck, read aloud and each player will share their best true story for that card in less than a minute, to keep the game moving. If you don't have a story, you just pass. After all stories for that prompt have been shared, the group votes on the best story. Whoever gets the most votes keeps the card and gets a point. First player to 5 points WINS! Prizes for game winner and the tastiest dish that will be determined by an anonymous vote.

Thanks for Getting the Vote Out!

Voting for The Best of North County is now live and you are receiving daily reminders to vote through April 11th. There is more competition this year so your perseverance is appreciated.

FIT HAPPENS on April 2nd at 11am Calavera Park

A new class for our further north coast friends, was aptly named FIT HAPPENS. Located in northeast Carlsbad via El Camino Real, off Tamarack or Carlsbad Village Dr. the park is at 2997 Glasgow Dr. We will meet on the side where the jungle gym is next to the pavilion. Julie Centanni, a certified health coach with a masters degree in exercise science, will lead this class. We just do what we can do. Hope you can make it!

Trainer Spotlight

Amber Rogers has been an instructor for NCCF for 10 years! She is also a boxing coach and trains regularly in Encinitas. Her certifications are through Cancer Exercise Training Institute, International Sports Sciences Association and USA Boxing.

She is passionate about exercise and supporting community, and is exceptionally skilled at encouraging and coaching participants in her classes to the best of their ability. She enjoys time with her family and friends, and serving those around her. Her Tuesday class is one of our most popular and she loves to see new faces come through the doors at EOS Fitness on Tuesday at 1:30pm.

If you are a fan of yoga don't miss the opportunity to apply for a spot at one of the All Expense Paid Be Well Spring Women's Retreats on

April 24-27 and May 1-4.

Sixteen lucky participants will be selected for each session to be held at the beautiful Cactus Blossom retreat in Escondido. Yoga, art, sound healing, spa treatment, healthy meals and lots of relaxation. Text Carla at 858-334-8446 and she will send you the application.

Deadline to apply is April 7th.

********NEW Printable Class Calendar *******

At the bottom of the class schedule below you will find a new printable class calendar. Go to the bottom right corner of the calendar and you will see an arrow pop up. Click on that arrow to download and print from your computer. If the arrow does not pop up, point the cursor anywhere on the calendar and right click to save the calendar and print.

These will now be available each month to print out as an easy reference. If you are new, please see the notes section on the left of the calendar for directions to the classes.

Class Schedule for April 2025

BALLS, BANDS, AND DUMBBELLS with Mary MacDonald

Monday, 1:30 p.m. (in-person only)

Bring your mat, towel, and water to this outdoor class at the same location as Paul's Thursday class.

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GENTLE FITNESS/KICKBOXING with Amber Rogers

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. (in-person only)

EOS FITNESS

780 Garden View Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024

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ROCK YOUR CORE with Mary MacDonald

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. (in-person only)

BUENA VISTA PARK

1601 Shadowridge Dr. Vista

(just west of S. Melrose on Shadowridge)

Bring your mat, towel, light weights and water to this outdoor class

No Class 4/15

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WALKING WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

Meet at the Cardiff Kook and Walk the Rail Trail

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FIT HAPPENS with Julie Centanni

Wednesdays, 11am

Calavera Park in Carlsbad- 2997 Glasgow Dr.

Meet on the side where the jungle gym is next to a pavilion.

No Class on 4/16

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ZUMBA with Alessandra Colfi

Wednesday, 3 p.m. (in-person & online)

EOS FITNESS

780 Garden View Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024

Click to join class

Meeting ID: 918 523 232 Password: nccf

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CARLSBAD WALKERS

Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Meet at grassy area by Offshore & Harbor Fish.

Contact Marla at 209-324-2440 if you'd like to be added to the group list.

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OUTDOOR GENTLE BOOT CAMP with Paul Eyerman

Thursday, 1:30 p.m. (in-person only)

Bring your mat/towel, water, and weights/bands to this outdoor class on the greenbelt at the corner of N Willowspring and Summerhill in Village Park, Encinitas, under the Eucalyptus tree

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STRENGTH AND STRETCH with Mary MacDonald

Thursday 1:30 p.m. (in-person only)

BUENA VISTA PARK

1601 Shadowridge Dr. Vista

(just west of S. Melrose on Shadowridge)

Bring your mat, towel, light weights and water to this outdoor class.

No Class 4/10

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GENTLE YOGA with Alessandra Colfi

Thursday, 3 p.m. (in-person & online)

Yoga Branch

208 E Broadway, Vista, CA 92084

Click for driving directions

Click to join class

Meeting ID: 686 059 665 Password: nccf

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TGIF PILATES with Mary MacDonald

Friday, 1:30 p.m. (in-person only)

Bring your mat, towel, and water to this outdoor class at the same location as Paul's Thursday class.

No Class 4/4

NCCF relies on generous donations from our participants, who benefit greatly from the skills, knowledge, and expertise of our trainers. Please help us keep NCCF "alive and well" with a gift from the heart.

Go to the "DONATE" page on our website

www.northcountycancerfitness.org

Or send check to

North County Cancer Fitness

PO Box 230358

Encinitas, Ca. 92023