in
the
LOOP
year an hour of yoga has been added to end
the event.
This year, Spin Your Wheels will be
“back in the saddle” for sole beneficiary
Riding for the Handicapped of Western
PA (RHWPA). RHWPA is a 501(c)
(3) nonprofit organization that provides
therapeutic horseback riding for children
with intellectual and/or physical disabilities
in the Pittsburgh area. Approximately 75%
of the riders are children living with autism,
but children with all disabilities are welcome.
It is believed the rhythmical gait of a horse
acts to move the rider’s pelvis in the same
rotation and side-to-side movement that
occurs when walking. The horse’s variable
gait prompts riders to constantly adjust to
encourage pelvic motion while improving
strength, balance, coordination, flexibility,
posture and mobility. You can learn more
about RHWPA by visiting RHWPA.org.
As an extra incentive, an event has been
created at crowdrise.com/SpinYourWheels
where participants create a team and ask
their families and friends to donate toward
the team’s effort. The team raising the most
amount of money for the Spin Your Wheels
event will win a fabulous prize! Registration
EXERCISE WITH
A PURPOSE
On Apr. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the
second annual Spin Your Wheels fundraiser
will be held at Axle Fitness, located at 1913
Fox Chapel Rd. in Fox Chapel. Riders will
test their stamina by choosing to ride from
one to four hours. There will be a basket
auction, refreshments, a live DJ and much
more. This event includes something for
everyone! Non-cyclists can choose from one
to two hours of Zumba or an Adult Fitness
Challenge, and there will even be a Kids
Challenge for the younger exercisers. This
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FOX CHAPEL AREA
BRANCH OF THE AAUW
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On Tuesday, Apr. 12, at 9:30 a.m. the
Fox Chapel Area Branch of the American
Association of University Women will
present “The New Women’s Institute” — a
lecture at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church
featuring guest speaker Jassie Ramey,
PhD, Director of the Women’s Institute of
Chatham University.
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[email protected].
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