Bodies in Motion
GET MOVING WITH THE SISTERS AT MONOCACY MANOR
Villa Clare at Monocacy Manor receives an injection of energy three times each week as aide Marge Roncoloato leads our Sisters in a 30-minute exercise class aimed at both fitness and fun on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. She uses creative props and games so that those participating forget they’re actually exercising. Sometimes things get downright competitive, as Sisters keep track of good shots on a fun beanbag toss game or count how many taps of a balloon they can keep going without missing. “It’s feels so good to stretch out,” says an enthusiastic Sister Ann Marie Yenca, waving her arms in the air as she makes her way to the Villa Clare corridor where class is about to begin. “Let’s go!” With the photos below, you’ll feel like you’re right in on the action with her and Sisters Francine Garganta, Marguerite Stewart and Irene Novak.
Sister Irene takes aim and fires her bright yellow bean bag at the target.
Sister Ann Marie waits with anticipation as Sister Marguerite tosses a bean bag.
Sisters Marguerite and Ann Marie see how long they can keep a balloon airborn in this game that sharpens their agility.
Sister Irene tries her hand at directing a bean bag into the target across the room in the lounge at Villa Clare.
Sister Francine celebrates a perfect shot in the bean bag toss game.
Marge Roncoloato explains the objective of a beach ball basketball game to the Sisters.
The other Sisters watch closely as Sister Irene tosses toward the “hoop” — a laundry basket down the hall.