Greetings, fellow Avilones. As most of you know, the main function of the Avila Beach Community Foundation is to issue grants that improve the quality of life in Avila Beach. This includes support to local non-profit and public agencies that offer services or provide community enhancement projects. Each of our grantees is required to report back to the Foundation at the end of the year the results of their work related to our funding. This month I will share with you some feedback from one of our 2022 grantees that I think you will find interesting. But first, here’s some news about an upcoming special event I have been telling you about for the last few months.
Mark your calendar for our “History of Front Street” presentation, scheduled for March 30th. Local historian Pete Kelley will be sharing some wonderful old-time slides along with a narrative of life in Avila Beach going back many decades. This event – which is free and by invitation only, is being held at the Avila Beach Community Center, from 6:30-8:00p.m. No dinner is being served, but dessert is on us. The Civic Association will offer beer and wine for those wishing to purchase an adult beverage. Those of you who presently subscribe to the Foundation’s e-newsletter will receive electronic invitations to the event. Attendance will be limited to the first 70 people who respond to the invitation. Those of you who only receive the Avila Beach Life print news publication can request an invitation by sending an email to: [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you on the 30th!
Now, getting back to my opening paragraph, I am pleased to tell you a little about one of our grantees, the Cancer Well-Fit program, held at the Avila Bay Athletic Club. CWF provides its no-cost wellness program to men and women in our community in varying stages of cancer. Over the years CWF staff has shared with the Foundation some of the comments they receive from grateful program participants. This feedback tells the story of just how important the program has been in enabling their ability to resume a healthy life. Following are just some of the comments included in the last CWF year-end grant report…..
“I did not know what to expect from the program but really wanted to transition from fatigue, weakness and fragility of treatment’s side effects to a more “normal” life. The program helped me meet these desires very well/excellently. I increased my stamina, endurance and strength. Under supervision, I was able to return, physically and emotionally, to better fitness and to re-enter society.”
“I looked forward to being with others in like situations, and this program provides camaraderie with other cancer patients. I experienced openness, support and the generosity of our local community through this helpful program.”
“I needed structure and motivation to get moving again after surgery and six weeks of radiation. This program was excellent! I loved the introduction to TRX training. Both trainers were kind, patient and supportive/flexible. I looked forward to seeing the other participants.”
“I was clueless about what to expect when we started the program. My desire was to increase my energy, strength and endurance. My desires were met 100%! I looked forward to swimming after our group workouts and having muscle fatigue. I would like to suggest that receiving nutrition information as part of this program would be very helpful.”
This from CWF Executive Director Jan Secord and Program Director Danielle Lien. “On behalf of our Cancer Well-fit team of compassionate and caring instructors, we thank all of you at the Avila Beach Community Foundation for your continued support! Your vote of confidence in us and the funding you provide allow us to continue to provide this helpful program for our neighbors”. The Foundation is proud to help make such a huge difference through our support.
That’s it for now, fellow Avilones. See you at the beach!
Mark your calendar for our “History of Front Street” presentation, scheduled for March 30th. Local historian Pete Kelley will be sharing some wonderful old-time slides along with a narrative of life in Avila Beach going back many decades. This event – which is free and by invitation only, is being held at the Avila Beach Community Center, from 6:30-8:00p.m. No dinner is being served, but dessert is on us. The Civic Association will offer beer and wine for those wishing to purchase an adult beverage. Those of you who presently subscribe to the Foundation’s e-newsletter will receive electronic invitations to the event. Attendance will be limited to the first 70 people who respond to the invitation. Those of you who only receive the Avila Beach Life print news publication can request an invitation by sending an email to: [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you on the 30th!
Now, getting back to my opening paragraph, I am pleased to tell you a little about one of our grantees, the Cancer Well-Fit program, held at the Avila Bay Athletic Club. CWF provides its no-cost wellness program to men and women in our community in varying stages of cancer. Over the years CWF staff has shared with the Foundation some of the comments they receive from grateful program participants. This feedback tells the story of just how important the program has been in enabling their ability to resume a healthy life. Following are just some of the comments included in the last CWF year-end grant report…..
“I did not know what to expect from the program but really wanted to transition from fatigue, weakness and fragility of treatment’s side effects to a more “normal” life. The program helped me meet these desires very well/excellently. I increased my stamina, endurance and strength. Under supervision, I was able to return, physically and emotionally, to better fitness and to re-enter society.”
“I looked forward to being with others in like situations, and this program provides camaraderie with other cancer patients. I experienced openness, support and the generosity of our local community through this helpful program.”
“I needed structure and motivation to get moving again after surgery and six weeks of radiation. This program was excellent! I loved the introduction to TRX training. Both trainers were kind, patient and supportive/flexible. I looked forward to seeing the other participants.”
“I was clueless about what to expect when we started the program. My desire was to increase my energy, strength and endurance. My desires were met 100%! I looked forward to swimming after our group workouts and having muscle fatigue. I would like to suggest that receiving nutrition information as part of this program would be very helpful.”
This from CWF Executive Director Jan Secord and Program Director Danielle Lien. “On behalf of our Cancer Well-fit team of compassionate and caring instructors, we thank all of you at the Avila Beach Community Foundation for your continued support! Your vote of confidence in us and the funding you provide allow us to continue to provide this helpful program for our neighbors”. The Foundation is proud to help make such a huge difference through our support.
That’s it for now, fellow Avilones. See you at the beach!
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