Day: October 12, 2015

                       NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 12, 2016 Contact: Jeff Bollig, Director of Communications Office (913) 764-1050, Cell (913) 449-1635, jbollig@olathe.org Garmin Marathon registration open; Early-bird rate ends Oct. 16 OLATHE, Kan. – Registration for the 13th “Garmin Marathon — in the Land of Oz” has opened with a special early-bird discount rate for the event to be conducted April 16, 2016 in Olathe.   Those who sign up prior to Friday, Oct. 16 can register for the full marathon for only $70, the half for $65 and the 10K for $30. Rates increase to $85, $65 and $35, respectively after the deadline.  There will also be the kids “Munchkin Run” that is free of charge to participants. The link for online registration is: https://garminmarathon.ticketsocket.com/   Produced by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, the City of this year. The race will be run in the northwest area of the city with the start/finish line at the new Embassy Suites and Convention Center at Ridgeview Road and Kansas Highway Olathe, and Olathe Conventions & Visitors Bureau, the Garmin Marathon will have a different look 10.  The routes will be announced in the near future.   “We are excited to once again host the Garmin Marathon,” said Kelly Peetoom, vice president, Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It has a reputation for being fun, well-run and one that attracts runners from almost every state in the Union. It promises to be an enjoyable day for all, thanks to the support from presenting partner Garmin International and the City of Olathe.”   For more race details and registration, visit www.garminmarathon.com, email marathon@olathe.org or call Chris Gaeddert, race director at 913-764-1050. About the Olathe Chamber of Commerce The Olathe Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in Johnson County and the second largest chamber in the Kansas City area. It was the first chamber in the state to receive Five-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – a designation obtained by only 1 percent of the nation’s chambers. Its vision is to be the voice of business that advances the economic well-being and quality of life in Olathe. Its mission is to foster a progressive community through inspired leadership, balanced economic growth, highest educational opportunities and responsive government to ensure a quality family business environment. Visit at www.olathe.org. About the Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a division of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and works in conjunction with the City of Olathe to promote awareness about our community. Olathe is the home of big city adventures and small town escapes. # # #  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orangetheory Fitness Brings Unique Interval Training to Olathe Kansas’ second Orangetheory Fitness studio will open in Olathe Pointe this month OLATHE, Kan. – (Oct. 8, 2015) – Orangetheory Fitness, the energizing fitness concept known for its dynamic cardiovascular and strength training classes, has announced the opening of a new studio in Olathe, Kansas. The new 3,000 square-foot studio will be located in popular shopping center Olathe Pointe at 14995 W 119th Street. Kansas’ second Orangetheory Fitness location will be celebrating its grand opening with the public on Thursday, October 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To learn more about the event or RSVP, please visit http://otfolathe.eventbrite.com. The studio will officially open on October 16, with classes beginning at 5:30 a.m. Becky and Travis Renner, who currently own five studios in Arizona and co-own the Leawood Orangetheory Fitness that opened in 2013, are also behind the new Olathe studio. “We are so excited to open our newest studio here in Olathe and become a part of this very welcoming and friendly community,” said owner Becky Renner. “I am a firm believer in the workout not only because I have personally seen results from it, but also because it offers a fun and unique way to stay active and meet fitness goals.” Orangetheory Fitness launched its first studio in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in March 2010, and has transformed into one of the world’s top fitness franchises, with more than 250 studios in the U.S., Canada and U.K. The 60-minute, five zone heart-rate monitored interval training concept has helped tens of thousands of members lose weight, get toned and meet their overall fitness goals in a short amount of time. The fitness franchise is on track to open 600 studios by 2017. For more information on the new Orangetheory Fitness studio and membership packages, please call 913-397-7500. About Orangetheory® Fitness: Orangetheory® Fitness (www.orangetheoryfitness.com) is a one-of-a-kind, group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), Orangetheory’s heart-rate-monitored training is designed to maintain a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy. Led by skilled personal trainers, participants use a variety of equipment including treadmills, rowing machines, TRX® suspension training and free weights, burning an average of 900 calories including after-burn. The result is the Orange Effect – more energy, visible toning and extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours post-workout. Orangetheory Fitness was recently ranked No. 399 in Inc. magazine’s Fastest Growing Private Companies List and No. 462 in Entrepreneur’s 2015 Franchise 500® list of the top franchises in the world. For area developer and franchise opportunities, visit www.otffranchise.com.

10/7/2015  Story by Anne Christiansen-Bullers, abullers@jccc.edu, 913-469-8500 ext. 4184 Nationally renowned dementia expert offers care techniques for caregivers, health professionals at JCCC Oct. 27 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – For Teepa Snow, compassion and care for dementia patients needs to focus on what loved ones can still do, not what they’ve lost. Her positive approach has strengthened connections amongst families and has helped thousands of healthcare professionals. Snow will be at Johnson County Community College on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to present dementia care techniques using her Positive Approach™ to Care philosophy. Members of the general public currently struggling with the care of a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s are invited to attend this event, free of charge, but, you must register to attend. Registration information is available online or by calling 913-469-2323. Healthcare professionals (RNs, LPNs, social workers, physical therapists and others) may attend the conference for the cost of continuing education units (CEUs). Registration and payment of $45 may be taken online, by phone (913-469-2323) or in person in Regnier Center 173.  Prior registration is required as space will be limited. Participants can sign up for the morning session from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. or for the afternoon session from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the Capitol Federal Conference Center in the Regnier Center (RC 101). Snow will share with the audience her 30-plus years of experience in dementia care in a session titled “The Senior Gems® Program.” The event is sponsored by JCCC Health and Human Services in Continuing Education and by Senior Helpers. Lou Warren, one of the three local owners of Senior Helpers, said they were intent on getting Snow back to the Kansas City area after an overwhelming turnout three years before. “Every time I see her, I get more out of it,” Warren said. “She’s captivating and truly entertaining as she goes about imparting her knowledge and experience to those in attendance.” She gets the audience involved and often plays the role of patient so audience members can practice how they’d handle caregiving situations, he said. “She gives us all an idea of what we can do to help those we care for, whether it be a patient or beloved family member,” Warren said. Snow currently has clinical appointments with Duke University’s School of Nursing and UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine. She also served as the director of education and lead trainer for the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She has served in a wide variety of leadership and advisory positions in professional organizations at both state and national levels, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, AOTA, and ABCOT.  She’s currently an active member of the U.S. Dementia Action Alliance. Her personal connection to dementia, Warren said, began with a grandfather who came to live in her home when she was younger. “She is so dedicated to educating people on this insidious disease,” Warren said. For more information or for assistance with registration, contact the JCCC Continuing Education office at 913-469-2323 or visit www.jccc.edu/hhs.