Friday, October 26, 1979
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University Daily Kansan
Slimnastics class offers exercise, friendship to Lawrence women
By STEVEN KOPPES
Staff Reporter
From the noise, one might have thought that several hundred fans were stomping on the bleachers during a KU-KState basketball game.
But it wasn't *Allen Field House*-it was at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St.
And there on the waxed, basketball ball floor were 80 women running one
Most of the women were in their 20s, but some were 65 and 70. They are all part of a women's exercise class called slim-fit aerobics at the Parks and Recreation Department.
"Exercising is very boring," said Katie Pole, program supervisor of the department's exercise center. "People don't people don't to exercise on their own. There's more incentive with a large number
THE CLASS HAS 78 week sections, one that meets from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and another from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., another from 8:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. For the secu
Contrary to what might be expected, most
of the women don't take the class to lose weight.
"It's not a diet thing," Fode said. "I don't have real heavy or obese women in the class. There are a lot of thin women who want to stay that way."
"It's good therapy." she said.
A baby sitter is available for the early class. Fode said, to give the housewives a chance to be away from their children for a while.
IN THE MORE crowded evening class the of slimmafts stretch from one end to another. Although there was no display of military discipline, most of the class responded to Foley's instructions.
Fode led her class through sit-
variations, leg-rises and jogging, among
other exercises to the electronic rock 'n'
vision of Boethoven's Fifth Symphony.
She said the class could be helpful even to pregnant women, who often attend. Some doctors have recommended physical activity for their pregnant patients.
IN THE 11 YEARS that Fode has led the class, it has steadily gained popularity.
About 140 women regularly are attending this fall's classes.
"A lot come session after session, year after year," she said. "I've got women that have been coming for 10 years."
Norma Baxter, 222 Providence Road, is one of those women.
"It's the only way I can force myself to do the exercise," said Baster. "Originally it was just for the exercises. We have coffee every day, we develop some really good friendships."
As more of the women began getting jobs—along with a recent national trend—some have changed to the evening class.
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This fall's program is already half over, but a spring program will begin Jan. 12. Those interested should contact the Parks Department for enrollment information.
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TGIF
at
THE HAWK
October 26-27
Friday & Saturday,
HAROLD & MAUDE
sua films
Directed by Hal Ashley, with Burt Cotton and Ruth Gordon in a cull classic about a boy who's obsessed with death and an old woman who's full of guilt.
*3:30 & 9:30-Friday 7:00-Saturday
THE OMFN
Directed by Richard Donner, with Gregory Peck, Lee Remick and David Warner in a thriller about a boy who is actually the anti-Christ.
(1972)
MARTIN
(1979)
Directed by George A. Romero, about a man who is forced to extract blood by using a hypodermic. By the director who made NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD and DAWF OF THE MOVIE.
Monday, October 29
Truffaut:
BED AND BOARD
1071
Directed by Francis Truffaut, with Jean-Pierre Leaud. This film continues the adventures of Antoine and Isabel, who is now married. Francisuibelles.
Tuesday, October 30
Hitchcock Double Feature:
SABOTAGE (1936)
YOUNG AND INNOCENT
(1937)
Two Alfred Hitchcock thrillers for the price of one; these are from his movie *The Birds* and terrorist bomber in London, starring Sylvia Yildiz, YOUNG AND INNOCENT is about a murderer who can only be recognized by his witching spell.
wednesday October 31
THE THREE PENNY
OPERA
Directed by G.W. Papst. This curious musical piece mixes and cues in sex with the Solomon Brothers, which was based on the play by Bertel Brecht. Music by Kurt Wieler, Gerald Biernacki.
All films M-R shown in Woodruff Aud. at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. $1.00 admission.
Weekend shows also in Woodfort at 3:30, 7:00, 8:30 or 12 midnight and Sun. at 2:00 p.m., unless otherwise precluded in 1:50 admission. No Refreshments.
Paramount Pictures Presents HAROLD and MAUDE
RUTH GORDON
October 26 & 27
Presents
They met at the funeral of a perfect stranger.
From then on, things got perfectly stranger and stranger.
GP. PERFORMANCE GROUP SOLUTIONS
It is necessary to sign up for the GP.
This form must be submitted by no later than
the next business day in accordance with the
regulations.
BUDCORT
—No refreshments allowed—
Co-starring Vickie Pearson, Cyril Cusack, Charles Tyneser, Ellen Geer
Produced by Colin Higgins and Charles B. Mulvillhine
Executive Producer Mildred Lewis, Written by Colin Higgins
Directed by Hilaria
With Sonas by Carl Stevens
**color** by Color Technique **A Perpetual Partner**
Saturdav - 7:00
Friday - 3:30 & 9:30
$1.50 Woodruff Aud.
Jayhawker's YOU DO have a Homecoming Concert
KLZR 106 night: $1.06 admission. $1.06 Pitchers of Ice Cold
Beer. $1.06 Hibits for 7th Spirit club members. (8-10m)
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