Fit Fellas at Christmas

 

THEY always say that exercise keeps you young. Well, if there's any doubt in your mind you obviously haven't met this group. They call themselves the Fit Fellas, and every morning you can find them at the Seniors' Centre in West Vancouver working up a sweat. In fact, the classes are so popular that there's a long waiting list. But you must be over 60 and sorry, no ladies allowed. Last Friday, they were working out to a different tune as they turned up the Christmas Carols and jumped around to jingle bells. Earlier that week it was their Santa Clause run as they all donned their hats and hit the seawall. Way to go guys.


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Instructor Barrie Chapman knows how to get you moving. His classes usually have close to 66 participants.

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Ed Zurwick (left) and Doug White are always on the go. Doug says that the Grouse Grind is also one of his favourites.

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Ken Crimp knows how to work those barbells. Some guys just make it look easy.

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After 21 years as a volunteer, Fred Titcomb (centre) knows all the guys. He and volunteer Natalie Logan (left) and staff member Nadine Vosper are always there in the mornings.

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What a couple of smoothies. Monty Montgomery (left) and Paul Viken usually work out with the boys, but this morning they opted for a long walk outside instead.

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Al Chmelauskas (left) and Jim Kirkland had a healthy and happy glow to them as they finished their workout.

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Len Birarda (left) is new to the group, but Doug Turland has been coming for over ten years now.

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Crunch McMaster (left) and Tom Parr say they've been good this year, so Santa will be pleased.

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Errol Cross was wearing one of the nicest winter sweaters around. His daughter made it for him with love.

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Thesse two are definitely on Santa's naughty list - wink. Grant Colpitts (left) and Ted Brocks relax over coffee afterwards.

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When they guys are finished, these ladies fill them up with muffins and rolls. No wonder they keep coming back. From left: Juliet Janes, Flo Shepherd, Julie Mayor and Peggie Powell.


Because the larger photos take up so much memory, I have not posted them here. If you want a copy of one of these larger photos, please feel free to email me at cbarr@westvancouver.com

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