3rd Open House & Food Drive

Martial Arts Open House Was A Food Drive For Seniors, Too
Published: Wednesday, December 29, 2010
(NOTE: This article is reprinted with the kind permission of the MS Area Newspapers, www.MtShastaNews.com)

The action was intense and the energy high at the Mount Shasta Martial Arts Program’s 3rd Open House & Food Drive on December 15.

“Children, teens, and adults demonstrated their developing skills, discipline, and good manners for a standing room-only crowd of family, friends, and visitors,” according to MSMAP program director Chuck Buhs.

Basic Movements	Hopping on one foot	Paddle Kicks
TINY TIGERS. The Tiny Tigers program is an introductory activity session for children to move, burn energy, and learn good manners. It’s a fun, entertaining, and affordable way to begin an organized activity program. Go to: MSMAP Facebook Photo Album Go to: Children and Martial Arts

“The younger children in the Tiny Tigers group were thrilled with the opportunity to show the wide variety of fun exercises for strength and flexibility,” added Buhs. “Older participants demonstrated more sophisticated skills including rapid-fire, coordinated kicks and full-contact sparring.”

“I couldn’t believe that the instructors managed to keep all the children focused, with so many distractions,” said Cloi Rowley mother of Jaymes, 6, and Thomas, 4. “I was blown away by how well my boys did. It was impressive to see so many kids performing in the demonstration, all at the same time”

8-Step Exercise (Synchronized Movements)	Mike Rodriguez with MSMAP

Mike Rodriguez, director of the Mount Shasta Recreation and Parks District, stopped by to express his appreciation for the generous contributions of food for local seniors and share a few stories of how even a little donation of food goes a long way to spreading holiday cheer.

Rodriguez thanked everyone for their generosity and for “their thoughtful gesture.” He said the seniors are appreciative of the extra food.

Cindy Smith, administrative assistant at MSRPD, said, “We really appreciate MSMAP students and their parents helping our seniors!”

The children enjoyed helping our community, according to Rowley, who said, “I was also impressed by how aware my boys were that this demonstration was being held to help raise food for the seniors in the community. Jaymes talked about it all week.”

Advanced Paddle Kicks	Upper Blocks	Stretch Kicks
DYNAMIC MODERN RESULTS. More serious children, teens, and adults receive more challenging training offering more tangible results—greater flexibility, improved aerobic fitness, and wider range of skills for blocking, striking, and kicking. Go to: MSMAP Facebook Photo Album

MSMAP collected 15 bags of groceries that chef Anne was thrilled to receive. She welcomed the opportunity to package up many of the food items for home deliveries just in time for the holidays.

The Senior Nutrition Program welcomes food and financial donations throughout the year. Contact 926-2494 to learn more about how you can help make a difference in the health and well-being of a local senior.

MSMAP specializes in building a better community by offering positive activities to develop healthy bodies, minds, and spirits. They are located at 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (phone: 859-2024; email: info AT MtShastaMA.org; on the web: www.MtShastaMA.org and Facebook).

Learn more: Discover what the Mt. Shasta Recreation & Parks District and MSMAP offer the community.
Go to: Annual Open House & Holiday Food Drive
Go to: 2011/12 Winter Break Mini-Camps

Go to: 2011 Celebrating the Holidays with Food Drive & Mini-Camps (MS Area Newspapers)
Go to: 2010 Martial Arts Open House Was A Food Drive For Seniors, Too (MS Area Newspapers)
Go to: 2009 Dance and Martial Arts in One Building (MS Area Newspapers)
Go to: 2008 Housewarming and Open House (MS Area Newspapers)
Go to: Senior Nutrition Project

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