It was pleasing to see a larger group of members attend our second meeting. There are still members out on the ski slopes in various countries, and in the Victorian countryside, and they should all return later on in the month. We had a delicious meal of chicken Parma and salad, thanks again to Pam and Philip.
A very stimulating presentation was given by Hannah Reid and Frank McCormack, who gave us information about the Kieser exercise technology and rationale. Their important message was the need for everyone to remain strong as they age, as this has major benefits on ones health and longevity. They also provided us all with a $100 voucher to encourage us to attend even if it’s just for an assessment.
Once again, the topic of teams/ committees was discussed. The teams have been formed and were discussed at the board meeting. It is now up to the leaders of the team to develop the processes which will enable all members to have a greater involvement in club activities and also club management.. It is also important for all club members to participate in coming up with ideas for activities and fundraising, and not just leave this to the team leaders or board members.
Steve collected his groceries for the Surrey Hills neighbourhood Centre and and and Wayne will deliver these later this week. There will be regular collections during the year.
Ant has also made progress in organising a visit to Camp Getaway which hopefully will occur later on in the year when the weather changes for the better.. There are other activities which have been discussed, for example the International Women’s Day breakfast, and I will talk about these more next week.
Grant King was the happy birthday boy who received his raffle ticket but unfortunately was not successful in winning the prize. We also wished Michelle a successful knee surgery and will see her back at our meetings by mid March.
I’d like to remind everyone else of the conference in Horsham on the 27th to 29 March. I do understand that many of you have attended conferences in the past but it would be nice to have a good representation from the Canterbury Rotary club.
HEALTHSPAN AND LIFESPAN : HOW BECOMING STRONGER LEADS TO HEALTHY AGING
Becoming older does not necessarily mean that being active is an impossiblity. Strength requires exercise and strengthening muscle tone. Twenty percent of the population over the age of sixty-five will experience falls and becoming more frail. However, our speakers, Hannah Reed and Frank McCormack , stated that this does not have to be the case. When we think of the word "longevity" , it includes the notion of many quality years of life, with happiness and fulfilment. This is exactly what most of us would be aiming for.
Maintaining muscle mass is absolutely essential for the optimum outcome. Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass. A sedentary lifestyle is not the way to increase muscle mass, quite the opposite. One obtains a higher muscle mass with structure exercise and weights. Seventy-five percent of adults do not meet the guidelines. Another feature mentioned was the loss of balance, which can lead to a fracture of hips particularly for females. The three elements required are strength, power and endurance. In a time efficient manner, you need to challenge yourself as much as possible.
Everybody ages, and of course, so does our body. We need to intentionally be active and work on our strength. This was the main take-out from this presentation.
Presentation title: Let’s talk the 24hr 'healthy balance': Moving more, Sitting Less and Sleeping Well for Better Health
David holds a joint appointment at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia with the positions of: Head – Baker/Deakin Department of Lifestyle and Diabetes and Chair, Lifestyle and Diabetes (Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin); and Academic Deputy Director/Physical Activity Laboratory Head (Baker). He is the current Vice-President and a Director of the Asia Society for Physical Activity (ASPA).
His research focuses on understanding the adverse health consequences of too much sitting and the potential health benefits resulting from frequently breaking up sitting time. In particular, he has developed effective strategies to reduce and break up sitting time in adults with or at risk of developing chronic diseases and to designed programs to support office workers to reduce sedentary behaviour in workplace settings. His current focus is directed at understanding how best to implement efficacious ‘sit less and move more’ interventions at scale within the healthcare setting for those living with chronic diseases.
Last week Steve received an email from Adrian, who was interested in joining our club with his wife. The only catch? They live in Canterbury, Kent!! This prompted a cheeky suggestion of a Saturday flight from Heathrow to make it in time for our Monday meetings!! 😄😄
Jokes aside, we hope Adrian and his wife will join a local Rotary club in the near future.
The Canterbury Rotary Club lunch usually meets bi-weekly at 12.30 for a meal and some fun. Above are members of the group enjoying their meals yesterday at Harp Hotel
David Zrna looks after the reservations for the lunch group. Please contact David at david.zrna@canterburyrotary.org or on 0467033092 to advise that you will be coming to a lunch.
636 High Street, Kew East Monday 2 March 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Start at 6.00 for 6.30 for dinner and drinkies
If you haven’t put your name(s) on the attendance sheet that will be passed around at the next couple of meetings, but wish to attend, please contact Rob Simpson by phone, text or email if you are coming. Robsimpson@bigpond.com or phone/text Rob on 0425 746 991
The Rotary Club of North Balwyn is hosting Golf Day on Monday 2nd March 2026 at Kew Golf Club in East Kew, with all proceeds supporting Rotary projects that help people in need. The day will feature an Ambrose competition with great prizes for top teams, longest drive and nearest the pin challenges. Players are asked to arrive by 7:30am for a shotgun start at 8am, with a BBQ lunch, presentations and raffle draws to follow. Entry is $150 per player including green fees and lunch, with a discount available for Kew Golf Club members, and places are limited so early registration is encouraged. Entry form was emailed to our members in early January.
It's on again: the highly successful Songs at the Silos in Rochester. This annual event run by the Rotary Club of Rochester will feature our PDG Michael Lapiña and a host of fabulous singers including Alex Lapiña. Bendigo Rotary and the Lions Club of Rochester will be running gourmet BBQs with coffee from Mum and Me and the local Scouts providing soft drinks and water. So BYO picnic chair and enjoy a great evening of food and entertainment.
The Multi-District Impact Summit will be held in the vibrant regional city of Horsham, Victoria. This isn't just another conference; it's a powerful collaboration where Districts 9800, 9780 and 9510 will Unite for Good.
This year's summit brings together three districts to amplify our collective power and drive meaningful change. The conference be focusing on the incredible things we can achieve when we work together, sharing our successes, and planning our future impact. Check the flyer for information or click on https://www.rotaryimpactsummit.org/
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