New beginnings!
Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists.
Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d like to say I followed through and started doing serious iron-pumping with seriously successful results. In a sense I did. I took up Pilates, which has strengthened my whole body and given my workouts greater purpose.
This issue of Leaside Life is dedicated to new beginnings. In one of our stories, writer Susan Poaps interviews Leaside’s Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), who has created a nurturing environment at her studio.
As Susan writes, “There is a real community feeling to the groups, with friendships formed and social gatherings outside of classes. E-Fitness is a welcoming environment for participants, some of whom have come through difficult times, such as cancer treatment.” Eleanor’s focus is not on hard bodies but finding new ways to feel strong.
We’ll be seeing other new beginnings this year. Our January issue features the first column from Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, who won the November Don Valley West by-election. We are used to thoughtful commentary from Trustee Chernos Lin. Now we’ll learn more about her vision for Leaside from a City perspective.
And…what’s on the agenda this year for transit and traffic in Leaside? LRA co-president Carol Burtin Fripp is keeping a keen eye on these big issues. Stay tuned.
Happy New Beginnings, Happy New Year!
