New Contest! Get Hot and Spicy in Pelham

Oh look!  There's a picture of my fitness club!

Not Mossimo's with the yummy pizza.

Look up!

Upstairs you'll find

Fonthill Fitness

where it is all about getting trim and healthy

so that

you

 can eat that hot and spicy pizza and still

be hot and spicy yourself.

This is the spinning room,

That is me in the white t-shirt.

The instructor is Erin.

I love spinning,

but I have to tell you it is hard work.

HOWEVER

it is worth it

because I love to eat.

I would rather exercise and eat

than diet and starve.

It isn't just getting on a stationary bike and pedalling for 45 minutes.

We learn to do handstands on the handlebars

and often jump through flaming hoops from bike to bike.

Just kidding. 

But the one thing we aren't is 'stationary'. 

Here Erin is showing a gym member the proper handle bar position.

If spinning isn't your thing,

this is Charlene

one of the yoga instructors.

She is demonstrating a fantastic stretch.

I say fantastic because I was surprised at how good it felt when I tried it.

This is a man.

I'm pointing that out because this is my first 'mixed' fitness club.

I haven't been in a gym with guys since

Mrs. Zathmary made us do folk dances with the boys in grade ten.

It is actually fun to have them around.

And they don't laugh and point half as much as they did in grade ten.

If you are thinking 'weights', Fonthill Fitness has them too.

Speaking of men!

This is Rick and he is one of the spinning instructors.

I tell you they are everywhere at FF!

But this isn't just 'a' man,

this is Mike.

He owns Fonthill Fitness.

And

Mike agreed to offer:

 a free one month FF membership for two people

(That's you and a friend, or

you and your hubby, or

 you and your teen, etc.)

to

 the reader of my blog

 who wins the draw

which will be held on

Friday, May 13!

small print: You have to live in Niagara.

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All you have to do is send me the name of your favourite fit Canadian.

 

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You can enter by:

1. leaving your comment at the end of this blog

(for those entering from my.pelham.com the blogsite is

http://7thdecadegirl.blogspot.com/)

or

2. e-mailing me at francie.mcglynn@gmail.com

or

3.  leaving a comment on my face book wall

So if you are thinking of joining a gym, meeting new people and getting ready for summer

this is a good way to test the waters!

Here is the schedule of classes for May

but

 don't forget 

Fonthill Fitness 

is open every day for weight training and working on the machines!

Fonthill Fitness
1440 Pelham St.
Fonthill, Ontario
(One building down from Keith's Corners)


905-892-4443

For Tummy and Soul

Café, bakery, gift shop: Nature's Corner, 302 Canboro Road in Ridgeville.

Right on the corner of Canboro and Effingham Streets.

This is without a doubt the tastiest, heartiest, healthiest vegetable soup in Niagara.

To go with it, I chose a wonderfully frothy Matcha green tea latté

from a large selection of fair trade and organic teas and coffees.

Egg salad on fresh whole grain bread - to drool for!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

I fell in love with this sour cherry, hand rolled whole wheat pastry crumble pie.

The pies at Nature's Corner are filled with fresh Niagara fruit.

A basket of fresh fruit bread!

Heaven.

I wish my blog had an aroma tab.

I buy Nature's Corner Granola for snacking.

But Nature's Corner isn't just about delicious, fresh, local food,

it is also about being a fair trading partner.

These products are from El Salvador.

If you are gift shopping, don't forget to look up.

You'll find great purses suspended from the ceiling

as well as some surprises.

This cheery little doll watched us have lunch from her perch in the corner.

And make sure you look down, too!

The perfect gift could be anywhere!

Actually, you'll find a selection of unusual, unique gifts wherever you look.

This is Carol. She owns and operates Nature's Corner.

She also raises money to help disadvantaged people in El Salvador. 

This is also Carol.

We can help make the world a better place by supporting her.

And we can enjoy a mighty fine lunch in the process.




Carol's mission is to provide products for her customers that help sustain the social and environmental needs of farmers, families and communities of developing countries.


Fair Trade Makes Sense.

Videos of Carol's recent trip to El Salvadore can be viewed at

www.youtube.com/?v=6RpCRZ24efw

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Paradise in Pelham! Private acreage, pond.

Watch for cats from this quiet, safe and serene setting.

Open concept. Hardwood floors and so much more.

Get up close and personal with  this gorgeous home 

in Niagara's wine country.  Located in the quaint hamlet of North Pelham.

Contemporary interior design. Neutral decor.

Fun fixer-upper. Stunning panoramic views

of the Niagara Escarpment. Backyard has southern exposure

and unlimited swarms of flying insects. Lots of character.

Nothing to do but move in! Cute and cozy

with very functional main room. Backs onto

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Not a fly by. Must be seen. Near barn,

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One of a kind! Luxurious! Spacious! Move in condition.

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room for growing family . Unlimited fledgling fly space.

Add your personal touch to this dignified home

with attractive floor plan.  Ammenities inclue faux chimney

abd fortified pole mount.  Single bluebird moms welcome.

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