April 4, 2008

Villagers lost 159 pounds in 6 weeks

Seated left to right: Diane Whitworth, Jo Ann Bundgard and Hank Drabin. Second row, left to right: Bonnie Jones, Gertrud Cory, Judy Bowes, Sherry Drabin, Diane Dathe, Goria Sousa, Anne Plonka, Maggie Fisher, Jane Kerr, Mwezo Kudumu and Elizabeth Nevarez.

The Kujiweza Waist Watcher challenge taught by Mwezo Kudumu and Jane Kerr of Kujiweza Healing Arts celebrated and recognized The Villages “Biggest Losers.” The biggest first place loser, Diane Whitworth, shed 18.2 lbs and received $75 in cash. The biggest second place loser, Jo Ann Bundgard, trimmed 14 lbs and received $50 in cash and the biggest third place loser, Hank Drabin, dropped 12.6 lbs and received $25 in cash. All winners received trophies and certificates for their success.

Mwezo and Jane became business partners in 2000 and teach Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Beat the Clock Aerobics, Indoor Walking/Chair Aerobics, personal fitness programs and the Parkinson’s Exercise Program at The Villages as well as in-home exercise programs for people who are housebound. Classes are also held at Creekside Cabana Club, Stanford Medical Center and The Terraces in Los Gatos.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.sjyogataichi.com.