and meditation, and others prefer the interaction and activity from classes offered at the center. Regardless of a person’s exercise preferences, they feel comfortable with each another. “Programs are sculpted to provide participants with programs based on their comfort levels and what they want to get out of them,” Stephen told us. “Classes take on a support-group component without sitting in chairs. Sometimes we do separate exercises and sometimes we work in pairs. Sometimes participants are grouped by diagnoses, and other times by personality.” “It’s a community here,” Erin added. “We help each other, smile and laugh at each other, too.” “Hair is an important issue to all of us, and this is the first place I really took off my hat,” she added. “It felt so freeing to know that ev- eryone here has been bald at one time or another.” Although Stephen creates the programs and makes sure everyone safely executes his/her movements, he humbly takes a back seat when talking to him about participants’ success. “It’s not because of me,” he says. “It’s because of what people are doing. They’re the ones coming through the door and determining what and how much they want to do.” He added, “I sculpt workout programs to simulate real-world movements. For example, when doing a squat, it’s the same movement as sitting down and standing up. If someone needs the help of a bench, she’ll use it. When stepping up and down, it simulates walking stairs, and if someone needs support, it’s available.” “We work on coordination, balance and building strength,” he added. Stephen shared that many studies have shown that exercise helps to increase the survival rate and/ or decrease recurrence of cancer. “Some exercise is better than none,” he said. Erin, who is now back at her teaching job, said, “I feel so much more empowered now. These classes have provided socialization as well as physical and emotional support. I don’t know where I would be without this place.” Fred Richman and his family gave a donation to open The Gathering Place Richman Family Wellness Center. For more information, call the Gathering Place at 216.595.9546 or visit www.touchedbycancer.org. Pictured: Stephen Cerne coaches Erin Malloy throughout her workout. From Motown to New York, New York – and Every Song In-Between Saturday, Oct. 10 • 7 pm Montefiore’s Maltz Auditorium Montefiore invites you to enjoy an evening in song and music, titled From Motown to New York, New York – and Every Song In-Between, featuring Steve Willensky, entertainer extraordinaire and past Montefiore board chair. This lively evening, free and open to the community, is family friendly for all to enjoy and will conclude with a lovely Havdalah service. Delicious desserts and beverages served. For more information, contact Rabbi Joel Chazin at 216.910.2522. This event is graciously supported by The Elliot Willensky Music Fund of The Montefiore Foundation. “I have known Justin Berns for many years. Justin developed one of Orange Village's premier subdivisions. His work ethic and integrity are unquestionable. Justin's familiarity with the public process and his commitment to achieving first class public improvements, in a cost-efficient manner, underscore his knowledge of municipal governance. His commitment to Beachwood is every other community’s loss—if he lived in Orange Village, I would be delighted to welcome Justin to our council. Beachwood residents have the opportunity to elect a dedicated leader. Justin Berns would be a valuable asset to any city's council.” lect E Justin Berns Next Generation of Leadership VOTE FOR: Experience Integrity Commitment Dedication for Beachwood City Council Go to“Justin Berns for Beachwood City Council” on facebook to view 23 years of active service in the Beachwood Community Experience that Counts Kathy U. Mulcahy, Mayor, Orange Village Justin Berns is All In for Beachwood Lifelong resident of Beachwood with 3 Elementary aged children attending Beachwood Schools Business located in Beachwood since 2004 Regular attendee at Beachwood City Council meetings for past 23 years Paid for by the: Committee To Elect Justin Berns, Steven Shore - Treasurer, 25113 Bridgeton Dr., Beachwood, OH 44122 September 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 15