Help ICL Spread the Word!
The Institute for Continued Learning is known as Washington County's "hidden gem," but we are working hard to spread the word about our wonderful classes, clubs, and community. Throughout September, our dedicated volunteers have been busy staffing exhibit booths at Ivins Heritage Days, Songs of Dixie, and Education Night at Entrada. This month, we'll have a booth at the Dixie Center for the Huntsman World Senior Games, every day from Oct. 4-17. We know many of our members compete in the games and volunteer at various events, and some of you are just there to cheer them on... so we hope you'll stop by the ICL booth while you're there to say "hello" and take a fun selfie. We would love to share your activities and accomplishments on our Facebook page, so please email your booth selfie to icl@utahtech.edu, as well as photos of you competing or volunteering at the games. Please include your name and the name of the event you competed in or volunteered for. Many people don't know we have a Facebook page. Just go to the Facebook search box and search for "Utah Tech University Institute for Continued Learning." Become a follower and share our Facebook with your friends!
Kathy McNeil (left) greets visitors at the Songs of Dixie, Sept. 15th.
Member Spotlight Cindy Gilmore has been an active ICL member since she and her husband, Wayne Peterson, moved to St. George full time in 2014. They were drawn by the area's beautiful scenery, but Cindy says opportunities such as the Huntsman Games and ICL “clinched the deal,” making St. George their “forever home.” She has enjoyed taking classes and even taught ICL Cornhole Toss for several years. While still a part-time resident, Cindy began competing in swimming at the Huntsman Games in 2008. This marks her 17th year of participation, excluding the year the Games were canceled due to COVID. She has competed in swimming every year and, just for fun, has also tried table tennis, golf skills, and indoor rowing. Her usual events are the 50-, 100-, and 200-meter backstroke; the 50- and 100-meter breaststroke; and the 100-meter individual medley. Cindy also serves as co-captain of the Trailblazers Masters Swim Group, which swims in the
Olympic-size pool at the Human Performance Center on the Utah Tech campus. The group has swimmers of all abilities, with members from ages 18 to 90, pursuing goals ranging from general fitness and competitive swimming to triathlon training. Cindy enjoys the camaraderie and describes the group as fun and welcoming, with members often socializing in the hot tub after workouts. Cindy Gilmore Although the program does not offer swim lessons, the Masters coach provides feedback to help members improve their strokes. Members can choose from 10 weekly workouts, Monday through Friday from 6 to 7 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. For a low monthly fee, members may attend as many sessions as they like. All proceeds support the Utah Tech Women’s Swim Team. Interested? Go to: https://www.utahmasters.org/page.cfm?pagetitle=Trailblazer
Cindy & the Masters Swim Group
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