Lions Roar

THE LIONS ROAR REINCARNATED

Edited by Mark Ripplinger

Photos by Don Wood & Mark Ripplinger

February 11, 2008

Lions President Mark Miller

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (February 11th)

Fellow Lions, enough of this WINTER! We should sponsor a trip to

Pennsylvania and get rid of the Ground Hog forever! As we are looking out our window at all of the snow, lets get going on selling our

pancake tickets and if you want to get out and about, volunteer for

helping out on the Lion Eye Screening.

We Serve ……… Mark Miller

TODAY’S MEETING (February 11th)

Our speaker will be introduced by Mark Miller.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

February 18 … TBD

February 25 … TBD

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

Steve Bernard – Feb. 14th Bob & Sandy Cavin – Feb. 16th

Don Feuerhak – Feb. 15th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Board Meeting, 5:00 pm, tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12^th at the Brown Bottle.

LAST MEETING (February 4th)

John Schofield spoke to the club about his new business, “Elements Massage” which is located at the SW corner of Hudson Road and 1^st Street in Cedar Falls. A graduate of UNI and Palmer in Davenport, John also owns and operates Schofield Chiropractic Clinic at 1004 Main Street. Elements has been open since December 11, 2007 and is unique in that it only offers Massage Therapy. Most similar business are connected with hair or tanning salons. The Cedar Falls location is the first Elements in Iowa. Currently open seven days a week, there are six therapists on staff with plans for a total of 15 in the future From the “Elements Massage” website: First time massage - What to know. You will be introduced to your professional male or female therapist and they will guide you to your private, warm and quiet massage room. You and your therapist will discuss the desired outcome of your session to determine which areas of your body require the most attention. In your Therapeutic Massage room, soft, soothing music will be played to help you relax and the therapist will leave you to undress to your own level of comfort. You will then lie on the massage table, face up, and cover yourself with the clean blankets provided. You will remain properly draped during the entire session to keep you warm and comfortable. Often, a light lotion is used to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. In a general Swedish Massage, your session may begin with broad, flowing strokes that will help calm your nervous system and relax muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased. It is important to communicate with your therapist if you feel any discomfort so that another approach may be taken. Therapeutic Massage is most effective when your body is not resisting. When your massage is complete your therapist will leave the room to allow for you to re-dress. Your therapist will then provide you with water and ask if you have any questions or concerns about your massage or future massages. After your massage you will feel relaxed and you may feel relief from long-term aches and pains. For the first 24 hours after a deep tissue massage, you may feel a little sore or achy. This is a normal response due to toxins releasing from your soft tissue, it is highly recommended that you drink plenty of water following any massage. After that time, you will feel increased energy, heightened awareness and greater productivity. According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), advantages of massage include: reduces tension & aids in relaxation, promotes deeper and easier breathing, strengthens immune system, relaxes muscles, helps relieve spasm, pain & swelling, improves circulation, enhances the mind-body connection, increases flexibility in joints, reduces mental & physical fatigue, provides an effective way to combat stress. A weekly massage may seem an indulgence, but new research suggests it can have major health benefit.

IT'S GREAT TO BE A LION!