4 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER January 2023
SpringRidge at Charbonneau
By KERRY PHILLIPS
SpringRidge residents looking forward to healthier lifestyle in 2023
Octogenarian Phyllis Tanner has been dancing for over four decades and hasn ’ t missed a beat ! She moved to SpringRidge almost one year ago and continues to participate in one of her favorite pastimes . This year , with the guidance of the active retirement community ’ s new fitness instructor , she ’ s looking forward to putting even more pep in her step .
“ Matt Payne has been such a wonderful addition to the SpringRidge team ,” she said . “ He helped me a lot in the short time he ’ s been here .”
Matt , a certified senior fitness instructor , leads five classes on a Spring- Ridge campus that offers independent living , assisted living and memory care . The classes — in addition to the robust fitness calendar — range from low-impact exercises to high-energy workouts such as circuit training .
“ Physical activity is beneficial , regardless of age ,” he explained . “ If you apply the appropriate stimulus , your body will respond , and you will see a difference in your strength , weight , balance , etc .”
Phyllis credits Matt with helping her and her neighbors improve their balance , which studies show begins to decline between 40-50 years of age . “ Exercise plays a significant role in
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Wayne attends SpringRidge ’ s “ Strong Bones ” class on Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays and says every part of his body benefits from the exercises taught by Matt .
correcting many balance-related issues ,” Matt said . “ The circuit training class , for example , incorporates weights to help with balance and strengthens residents ’ core through daily functional movements .”
Resident Wayne Grove knows firsthand the importance of maintaining and improving one ’ s balance . He suffered a fall prior to moving to SpringRidge and spent three months recovering .
“ My fall was one of the key reasons my wife , Marlene , and I decided to move to SpringRidge ,” he said . “ The community offers a well-thought-out fitness program , and Matt has truly improved the effectiveness of our workouts .” Wayne attends SpringRidge ’ s “ Strong Bones ” class on Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays and says every part of his body benefits from the exercises .
“ I ’ m looking forward to continuing a long , active life ,” he said . “ These classes are , without a doubt , helping me to achieve this !”
Phyllis concurs . She participates in several exercise classes at the community , including line dancing , and spends an hour each day working out in the onsite fitness center . She spends 30 minutes on the treadmill and 30 minutes cycling .
“ It ’ s so convenient having these fitness opportunities right here at Spring- Ridge ,” she said . “ I don ’ t have to get in a car or drive anywhere . It ’ s all here at my fingertips . And the best part is I can follow up my workout with a delicious breakfast in The Charbonneau Room . We really are spoiled here !”
In addition to busting even more moves on the dance floor , Phyllis said she ’ s looking forward to leading a healthier lifestyle by maintaining her weight and reducing her sugar intake .
SpringRidge ’ s newly launched Healthy Habits Club is the perfect forum to support her as she works towards her goals .
“ The club ’ s mission is long-term adherence to a healthy lifestyle ,” Matt explained . “ It also focuses on the seven dimensions of wellness , including social connections . We support and encourage each other and provide check-off sheets encouraging physical activity , emotional wellness , proper nutrition and more .” For older adults wishing to make a healthy lifestyle part of their 2023 resolutions , Matt recommends not putting too much pressure on yourself . If you miss a day , don ’ t beat yourself up too much . He believes you are more likely to be successful if you do not add stress to your goals .
“ SpringRidge residents are excellent role models ,” he added . “ They are proof that you can achieve your fitness goals with the right mindset .”
The SpringRidge at Charbonneau campus offers a comprehensive menu of lifestyle options , including CARF-accredited assisted living and memory care services at SpringRidge Court . For more information or to schedule a personal tour , please call 503-446-6250 or visit SpringRidgeatCharbonneau . com .
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