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IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT PRICING CHANGES FOR ALTITUDE COMMUNITY FITNESS
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2023
We at Altitude Community Fitness need to apologize for not getting this sent out sooner. It was on all the Westcliffe FaceBook pages, but we realize that not everyone used FaceBook.
2023 Membership Pricing Change
After a detailed 2023 Budget review, Altitude Community Fitness finds it necessary to make changes to our membership pricing structure to better align our revenue with our operating costs and put the organization on a more sustainable footing.
Starting February 1, a single, couple, or family membership, no matter how it is paid, will still have full access to the facility, but membership will no longer include unlimited access to fitness classes.
Should a member wish to attend any of the offered fitness classes, there will be two ways to partially cover the actual class cost. A member can either pay $4 for each class attended or can pay an additional $10/month/person, or $120/year/person, for unlimited fitness class attendance.
Day Passes, currently costing $10/day, will no longer include fitness classes. An additional $4 will be charged for each class attended using a day pass.
We ask that every person taking a class sign up at the front desk and pay the $4 fee if a monthly class fee has not been purchased. The only exception is those members who are insurance covered (Renew Active) members. They must pay $4 for each class they take.
If you have questions or concerns, please ask to talk to Mary Hoskins about these changes. Thank you!
2023 Membership Pricing Change
After a detailed 2023 Budget review, Altitude Community Fitness finds it necessary to make changes to our membership pricing structure to better align our revenue with our operating costs and put the organization on a more sustainable footing.
Starting February 1, a single, couple, or family membership, no matter how it is paid, will still have full access to the facility, but membership will no longer include unlimited access to fitness classes.
Should a member wish to attend any of the offered fitness classes, there will be two ways to partially cover the actual class cost. A member can either pay $4 for each class attended or can pay an additional $10/month/person, or $120/year/person, for unlimited fitness class attendance.
Day Passes, currently costing $10/day, will no longer include fitness classes. An additional $4 will be charged for each class attended using a day pass.
We ask that every person taking a class sign up at the front desk and pay the $4 fee if a monthly class fee has not been purchased. The only exception is those members who are insurance covered (Renew Active) members. They must pay $4 for each class they take.
If you have questions or concerns, please ask to talk to Mary Hoskins about these changes. Thank you!
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Deer Mountain Fire Dept. Announces
Plant Sale on Top in May
Plant Sale and Exchange at the Deer Mountain Fire Station at 6181 Copper Gulch Rd. May 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Vendors can set up at 9 a.m. Outside, we will have the veggie, herb, flower, and bush starts. Inside we have 10 tables for the indoor house plants. So, get those seeds and cuttings started, it's going to be a lot of fun. Perfect time to get that garden growing.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please comment below. Lunch will be served that day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will be posting the menu later. It's going to be a fun day!
Press Release via Facebook
Vendors can set up at 9 a.m. Outside, we will have the veggie, herb, flower, and bush starts. Inside we have 10 tables for the indoor house plants. So, get those seeds and cuttings started, it's going to be a lot of fun. Perfect time to get that garden growing.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please comment below. Lunch will be served that day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will be posting the menu later. It's going to be a fun day!
Press Release via Facebook
SCUBA Class Offered by Sheriff's Office
The Custer County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) offers a scuba diving team staffed by volunteers. This team has been called out in the past to search for drowning victims, recover evidence, and recover pickup trucks from the boat ramp (use your parking brake).
The team works at San Isabel and DeWeese along with farm ponds and the high- altitude lakes in Custer County. The team equipment is mostly purchased by the team volunteers. The team also utilizes donations from the community.
This morning we held a kick- off meeting for this year. Three new divers came and are interested in volunteering for the team. We have lots of training to get through before the tourist season starts up.
Be safe out there!
Press Release via CCSO Facebook Courtesy Photo: CCSO
The team works at San Isabel and DeWeese along with farm ponds and the high- altitude lakes in Custer County. The team equipment is mostly purchased by the team volunteers. The team also utilizes donations from the community.
This morning we held a kick- off meeting for this year. Three new divers came and are interested in volunteering for the team. We have lots of training to get through before the tourist season starts up.
Be safe out there!
Press Release via CCSO Facebook Courtesy Photo: CCSO
Watch Your Sodium Intake
If you are like most Americans, you eat too much sodium. Your body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much sodium can lead to poor health and disease. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, diets high in sodium lead to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, which is a major cause of stroke and heart disease.
Contrary to what you may believe, most dietary sodium (over 70 percent) comes from eating packaged and prepared foods—not from salt added to food when cooking or eating. Many people I have this conversation with, always say that they don’t add salt to their food, but they are buying food with large amounts of sodium already in it. People trying to avoid sodium have a difficult time if they are buying packaged and prepared foods!
How can you reduce your sodium intake then?
Read labels!
Look at the Nutrition information. What is the Daily Value? The Daily Values are reference amounts of nutrients to consume or not to exceed each day. The Daily Value for sodium is less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of the sodium consumed by Americans comes from the following foods:
Some foods that don’t taste salty can still be high in sodium. Some foods that you may eat several times a day (such as breads) can add up to a lot of sodium over the course of a day, even though an individual serving may not be high in sodium.
Sodium and Blood Pressure
Sodium attracts water, and a high-sodium diet draws water into the bloodstream, which can increase the volume of blood and subsequently your blood pressure. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a condition in which blood pressure remains elevated over time. Hypertension makes the heart work too hard, and the high force of the blood flow can harm arteries and organs (such as the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes). Uncontrolled high blood pressure can raise the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness. In addition, blood pressure generally rises as you get older, so limiting your sodium intake becomes even more important each year.
10 Tips for Reducing Sodium Intake
If you follow these tips to reduce the amount of sodium you consume, your “taste” for sodium will gradually decrease over time—so eventually, you may not even miss it!
Being aware of the amount of sodium you are consuming and working on reducing it is a step in the right direction to improving your health!
Contrary to what you may believe, most dietary sodium (over 70 percent) comes from eating packaged and prepared foods—not from salt added to food when cooking or eating. Many people I have this conversation with, always say that they don’t add salt to their food, but they are buying food with large amounts of sodium already in it. People trying to avoid sodium have a difficult time if they are buying packaged and prepared foods!
How can you reduce your sodium intake then?
Read labels!
Look at the Nutrition information. What is the Daily Value? The Daily Values are reference amounts of nutrients to consume or not to exceed each day. The Daily Value for sodium is less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day.
- As a general guide: five percent DV or less of sodium per serving is considered low, and 20 percent DV or more of sodium per serving is considered high. If it is five percent or under, it is okay, if it is approaching 20 percent or if it is over, skip it!
- Pay attention to servings. The nutrition information listed on the Nutrition Facts label is usually based on one serving of the food. Check the serving size and the number of servings you eat or drink to determine how much sodium you are consuming.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of the sodium consumed by Americans comes from the following foods:
- Breads and rolls
- Pizza
- Sandwiches (such as hamburgers, hot dogs, and submarine sandwiches)
- Cold cuts and cured meats (such as deli and packaged ham and turkey)
- Soups
- Burritos and tacos
- Snack foods (such as chips, crackers, microwave popcorn, and pretzels)
- Chicken (includes processed chicken)
- Cheese (includes processed cheese)
- Ready to eat Egg dishes and omelets
Some foods that don’t taste salty can still be high in sodium. Some foods that you may eat several times a day (such as breads) can add up to a lot of sodium over the course of a day, even though an individual serving may not be high in sodium.
Sodium and Blood Pressure
Sodium attracts water, and a high-sodium diet draws water into the bloodstream, which can increase the volume of blood and subsequently your blood pressure. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a condition in which blood pressure remains elevated over time. Hypertension makes the heart work too hard, and the high force of the blood flow can harm arteries and organs (such as the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes). Uncontrolled high blood pressure can raise the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness. In addition, blood pressure generally rises as you get older, so limiting your sodium intake becomes even more important each year.
10 Tips for Reducing Sodium Intake
If you follow these tips to reduce the amount of sodium you consume, your “taste” for sodium will gradually decrease over time—so eventually, you may not even miss it!
- Read the Nutrition Facts label
Compare and choose foods to get less than 100 percent DV (less than 2,300 mg) of sodium each day. - Prepare your own food when you can
Limit packaged sauces, mixes, and “instant” products (including flavored rice, instant noodles, and ready-made pasta). - Add flavor without adding salt
Limit the amount of salt you add to foods when cooking, baking, or at the table. - Buy fresh
Choose fresh meat, poultry, and seafood, rather than processed already seasoned, precooked varieties. - Watch your veggies
Buy fresh, frozen (no sauce or seasoning), or low sodium or no-salt-added canned vegetables. - Give sodium the “rinse”
Rinse sodium-containing canned foods, such as beans, tuna, and vegetables before eating. - “Unsalt” your snacks
Choose low sodium or no-salt-added nuts, seeds, and snack products (such as chips and pretzels)—or have carrot or celery sticks instead. Raw unsalted nuts are the best choices! - Consider your condiments
Sodium in condiments can add up. BBQ sauces and ketchup are very high! Look for light or reduced sodium condiments, add oil and vinegar to salads rather than bottled dressings, and make your own seasoning mixes instead of buying packets, like taco seasoning. - Reduce your portion size
Less food means less sodium. Prepare smaller portions at home and consume less when eating out. - Make lower-sodium choices at restaurants
Ask for your meal to be prepared without salt and request that sauces and salad dressings be served “on the side,”
Being aware of the amount of sodium you are consuming and working on reducing it is a step in the right direction to improving your health!
