Get ready to splash your way to a healthier you!
Take your first steps towards a healthier lifestyle and join Melissa Durinsky and Jamie Mixson for the Water Fit Challenge!
This next session of the Water Fit Challenge is set to begin Wednesday, June 1st and run thru Wednesday, June 29th with workouts solely based in the water! Continue reading “JUMP INTO SEABROOK ISLAND’S WATER FIT CHALLENGE”
Saturday, May 7th, was a beautiful day, sunny and warm with a good breeze that cooled off what might otherwise have been a real hot one. Kathy Maher, Sue Dostal and I were headed into Charleston early in the morning to watch something we had never seen before. We were going to the Dragon Boat Charleston race, held in Brittlebank Park on the Ashley River. We were not just going to watch the race, however. We were going to cheer on five Seabrookers who were participating in the race.
We were not prepared for the size of the crowd. Parking was a serious problem. Kathy went to find parking, while Sue and I tried to find our friends, which turned out to be quite a challenge. We knew our Seabrook participants were on a team called “The Eye of the Dragon,” but there were tents everywhere. The food industry was also out in droves, with a wide variety of offerings ranging from hot dogs to Thai food. Luckily Sue spotted the team sweatshirt so we found their tent at last.
The five Seabrook participants were Betty Maher, Susan Colatsky, Tori Langen, Lisa Hillman and Lois Rinehimer. These ladies have 2 things in common: 1) they were all participating in the Dragon Boat race for the first time and 2) they are all cancer survivors.
The Dragon Boat Festival races four divisions; Mixed (must have at least eight women), Women’s, Men’s and Cancer survivors. Charleston has been hosting the festival since 2003. There were 62 boats in this race and each boat races at least twice. There are twenty paddlers in each boat, one steersman and a drummer. The races last anywhere from one to one and a half minutes. Each boat raises money so that the cancer survivors can participate without cost and the fundraising this year reached a high of $186,000 and still counting.
Lisa Hillman was one of the participants. She said the Dragon Boat Race gave her an entirely new perspective on life. She knew one of the five women well at the start, but the five formed a bond on their weekly trips to Charleston to train for the race. There are eight training sessions all of one hour. Lisa felt that working as a team in the peace of the river was relaxing as well as challenging.
The next meeting of our PD support group will be held at The Church of Our Saviour on Thursday, May 19th, at 2:30 pm.
If you would like further information please contact Floyd De Andrade, deandrsj@comcast.net or call him at 843.768.1089.
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Floyd De Andrade
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tive Expeditions would like to invite you to support us in celebration of Lowcountry Giving Day. Coastal Community Foundation coordinates Lowcounty Giving Day as an opportunity for coastal South Carolina citizens, merchants and nonprofits to unite and make our coastal community a better place to live, grow, create and learn through a spirit of generosity
and collaboration. Last year more than $6.7 million was raised for Lowcountry nonprofits on that one day.
Adaptive Expeditions’ participation in Lowcounty Giving Day, and the generous support of
matching donors, means that for each $1 you donate, Adaptive Expeditions will currently receive $3. We hope to have even more matching donors before May 3. Each matching donor increases the multiplier. Don’t wait! You can schedule your donation today. 
Search for “Adaptive Expeditions” on the Lowcountry Giving Day website and make a pledge. Want to become a Matching Donor and increase our multiplier? You can register as an Adaptive Expeditions Catalyst on the Lowcountry Giving Day website:
www.lowcountrygivingday.org
Adaptive Expeditions is a Charleston, SC-based interactive and educational nonprofit using sport and recreation to offer critical health and wellness programs to all individuals with physical and sensory disabilities. Through adaptive sports and recreation, Adaptive Expeditions empowers individuals with technical skills and confidence to maintain active, independent lifestyles. Participants leave our programs believing: “If I can do this, I can do anything!” That attitude transfers to education, life choices, job searches, and ultimately performance on the job. For more information about Adaptive Expeditions, go to www.AdaptiveExpeditions.org
-Submitted by Charles Moore
At the SIPOA Board meeting on April 18th, St. Johns Fire Battalion Chief Gary Lore made an extensive presentation on the Smart911 service now available to Charleston County residents. April 30th has been declared Smart911 Day in both Charleston County and the rest of the nation.
Smart911 is a private service being used by a large and growing number of public safety agencies and first responders across the country. The product was developed by Rave Mobile Safety, a company founded in 2004 and based in Massachusetts.
As explained by Chief Lore, the idea behind Smart911 is to assist emergency responders by having individuals submit important personal safety information to a database through the Smart911 web site, specifying a mobile phone number that uniquely identifies their account. Public safety agencies then enter into agreements with Rave to enable responders to access the data when a 911 emergency call is received from that phone number.
The advantage in using the service comes in time savings and enhanced location information. Emergency calls from cell phones cannot be accurately tracked if the caller is in distress and does not provide an address. Continue reading “Charleston County Promotes Smart911 Signup”
Chef Celia Cerasoli’s recipe for April is Pasta Primavera.
See the recipe here: Pasta Primavera
—Submitted by Celia Cerasoli
Caregivers, we hope you can join us this Thursday, April 21, from 10:00am-noon at St. John’s Parish Church at 3673 Maybank Highway. A light lunch will be provided.
Please come see us and invite a friend or family member who may benefit from support and education provided by others who have walked before them or who are walking the same path now.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns in between meetings or about meeting times and locations.
Laura Stefanelli
843-478-8756
laura@respitecarecharleston.org
-Submitted by Laura Stefanelli
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series
Swim! Bike! Run!
The five-race Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series at James Island County Park features a 600-yard freshwater swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 5K flat run. Over 30,000 people have raced the series over the years, and the series has been honored as one of the Top Ten Charleston Signature Sport Events by the Charleston Metro Sports Council.
2016 Race Dates
May 22, June 19, July 10, July 31, & August 14
Register for 5-race special
Register for 4-race special
Register for 3-race special
Register for individual races
Races Fees
5-race $245, $222 CCR*, or $178 Move IT! Pass member
4-race $205, $186 CCR*, or $149 Move IT! Pass member
3-race $160, $145 CCR*, or $116 Move IT! Pass member
Individual races (first four) $60, $54 CCR*, or $43 Move IT! Pass member
Championship (fifth race) $65, $59 CCR*, or $47 Move IT! Pass member
What’s the Move IT! Pass?
Your fitness routine should be varied and exciting, and the Move IT! Pass offers you 365 days of membership benefits to some of the best fitness facilities in Charleston – your county parks! Learn more…
Race Details
The 1st wave of each race begins at 7:15 a.m. at James Island County Park.
Packet pick-up occurs on the Saturday before each race from 5 – 7 p.m., and on race day from 6 -7 a.m.
Online registration ends at 11 p.m. on the Friday before each race. On-site registration is available at Saturday packet pick-up from 5 – 7 p.m. ID is required at packet pick-up.
No refunds.
Registration is not transferable from one race date to another.
(Photo credit: CCPR website)
-Submitted by Tidelines Editor
13th Annual Moms Run and Family Fun Day
On Mother’s Day weekend, honor moms everywhere by supporting a cause that helps women and their families suffering from postpartum mood disorders. Postpartum Support Charleston is hosting the 13th annual Moms’ Run + Family Fun Day at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 7th at MUSC Stadium on Daniel Island (1990 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island).
Runners and walkers can join the 5K run/walk starting at the stadium and winding through Daniel Island before ending back at the stadium for Family Fun Day. Click here to sign up. Registration is open now.
In 2015, nearly 700 people registered for the race. This annual certified 5K Moms’ Run is Postpartum Support Charleston’s largest fundraiser, allowing the organization to further its mission of educating, supporting and healing women suffering from postpartum depression and anxiety. Postpartum Support Charleston offers support for women going through PPD and their families as well as community resources and education plus grants for women who may need financial assistance getting treatment for postpartum depression.
(Photo credit: CVB website)
Submitted by Tidelines Editor
The Lake House Lecture Series
Topics of interest to Seabrookers of educational, cultural, or wellness value.
WHAT IMPACT COULD THE 2016 ELECTIONS HAVE ON THE MARKETS
Who should attend: Seabrookers who are interested in an interactive discussion about the latest policy and political developments in Washington, D.C., and their impact on the markets and individual investors.
Date: Thursday, April 28th
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: The Lake House
Topics Covered:
• Tax policy
• Fiscal issues and key regulatory developments
• The potential impact of the 2016 election on the Washington agenda and the markets
Registration: Open to all Seabrookers, please RSVP to Andrew Narcisso at 843.856.1384 or Andrew.Narcisso@Schwab.com by April 15th.
Fee: No cost
Hosted By: Andrew Narcisso, Vice President – Sr. Financial Consultant
Presented By: Michael Townsend, Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
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The Lake House
The Lake House Lecture Series
Topics of interest to Seabrookers of educational, cultural, or wellness value.
HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE
Who should attend: Seabrookers who are interested in making lasting lifestyle changes.
Date: Tuesday, April 26th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Lake House
Topics covered:
• Do you need accountability and positive reinforcement on your journey to health?
• If you were more organized would you be less stressed?
• Do you want to live your life to the fullest?
Registration: All are welcome.
Fee: No Cost
Presented by: Lisa Burbage
Lisa Burbage mastered the field of Integrative Health Coaching by completing an intensive two-year Integrative Health Certification program through Duke University. She combined her Master’s Degree in Counseling and passion for helping people with the knowledge she gained in seven core areas of health. Continue reading “HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE – How to make lasting lifestyle changes”
Save the date! On Monday, May 16, the Medical University of South Carolina’s Living Donor Institute will hold its 2nd Chance Golf Tournament on the Crooked Oaks Golf Course on Seabrook Island. Registration will commence at 10 AM with a tee off at noon. Tournament play includes: Green Fees with Cart, Lunch and Beverages on the Course, Celebration Reception with Open Bar, Tournament Prizes & Contests.
Reception Location: Seabrook Island Club Ballroom. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
WHY ANOTHER TOURNAMENT AND SEABROOK RESIDENT, BOB SCOTT CONNECTION-
Continue reading “MUSC Living Donor Institute 2nd Chance Golf Invitational”