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a bridge to active living with a mission to
Yoga ensure older adults in Cornwall and area Swimming with the Sea

have opportunities that lead to healthy
Ro’s lifestyles. Older adults at this club are Lions: Fresh New Logo
defined as 50 years plus. I hadn’t really
seen myself as a senior, truth be told, but
I do in fact qualify for this age group.
By Rosanne Fortier
In this yoga class, I find myself amongst
a dedicated group of peers that are
receptive and engaged. They are open to
learning about the many health benefits
of yoga.

Our one-hour class follows a typical
class comprised of a sequence of
postures known as asanas. These
steady postures start with relaxation and
gentle stretches which shift to larger
ecently, I accepted an invitation to
movements. We hold postures to build
Rteach yoga at a local senior citizens strength and balance, then do something
club. I was a little apprehensive about
silly to lighten the mood. We then cool sea lion swimming and that is who
how my yoga practice would benefit down and move into the best part of By Victoria Klassen we are and what we do. Having a
individuals with different mobility or yoga: Sweet Savasana. This final pose new, active logo is great for our
capacity levels. In working with the he Cornwall Sea Lions Swim
is intended to relax one’s body and mind club as it helps to unite us as a team.
Managing Director, we mapped out a to fully assimilate the benefits of the TClub unveiled their new logo It is super cool!” said 12-year-old
plan for gentle yin yoga with a meditative in December, kicking off 2022
asana practice. Chloe Carter-Edwards, who swims
component. with a brand-new look.
The class is developing beautifully with the junior competitive group
On my first day, I introduced myself as as we build self-confidence and try Jennifer Marsolais, chair of A.
an experienced yoga practitioner with a communications for the Sea
new poses with curiosity. My early The logo was launched during the
recent teaching certificate in yin yoga. I trepidation about the students’ ability Lions, said the club felt that since
explained that my approach in this class has turned into admiration after seeing this was a rebuilding year for the club’s spirit wear blitz in December.
would be to work with the group and that how competent they are in mastering the organization, it was the perfect The logo is featured on all the Sea
together, we would build a safe practice fundamental asanas. I am so thankful time to work on and launch a new Lions spirit wear clothing, and it
that everyone could benefit from. As to have discovered this community logo. will be on the club’s new website
of now, we are into the first month and treasure, mostly because I was able to which is launching soon.
already attendance has doubled in size. There had been talks for two years
challenge my own preconceived ideas “The new logo features the
As the instructor, I am mindful of the and the joy that arises from realizing about developing a new logo for fluidity of water which better
importance to be flexible of mind and to one’s dream. the club. The parents of Sea Lions represents our club as a swim
adapt the class as needed. This is where athletes worked on brainstorming team,” said Marsolais. “With the
we shine and have the most fun. “Don’t be afraid to try new things. ideas and Marc Sauve from Tippy
They aren’t all going to work, but when Kanoo pulled all the ideas into the last couple of years being very
The Seaway Senior Citizens Club is restricted due to COVID, it really
you find the one that does, you’re going finished product.
a vibrant community and a happening to be so proud of yourself for trying.” gave everyone a renewed sense of
place. As stated on their website, they are
– Anonymous “I like the new logo because it is a excitement to be a team.”