Intermittent Fasting

Rotarians John Kirby and President-Elect Ronald Kahn presented a talk on the risks and benefits of intermittent fasting at our Wednesday meeting.

Intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that cycles between periods of eating and fasting. There are many ways to do intermittent fasting, but the most common methods involve fasting for 16 hours and eating during an 8-hour window.

There is some evidence that intermittent fasting can help with weight loss, improve blood sugar control, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. However, some risks are associated with intermittent fasting, such as fatigue, hunger, and electrolyte imbalances.

John and Ron shared their experiences with intermittent fasting and answered questions. Several of the audience members expressed interest in learning more about intermittent fasting, and the speakers put them on an email mailing list to provide more information and possibly start a Zoom support group. 

WATER IS LIFE KENYA

The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club is a proud Water is Life, Keyna contributor.

Our guest speakers on July 12th were Aaron Leema, Outreach & Operations Manager of “Water is Life, Kenya,” and Jerry A. Bilton, President-Elect of the Newark Rotary Club. Jerry and his club are leading the effort in Rotary 7630 to support purchasing and installing pumps and generators for much-needed water wells in rural Kenya.

Thanks to the work on the water project, women and girls no longer have to walk 12 hours a day to collect clean water. This huge time savings allows them to realize their potential within their communities. What is Life Kenya works with groups of 15 to 20 individuals who share the responsibility of livestock management. Overall, WILK’s training and microloan program has helped the groups build route resilience energy with 40% net profit on cattle sold. Moreover, 318 women experience their first opportunity to own cattle!

Water is Life Kenya is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving & empowering Maasai communities through WASH projects & resource management training.

For more information: waterislifekenya.org or info@waterislifekenya.org

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Rotarians Help Fight Hunger in ​The Community

The Camden Wyoming Rotary Club and Satellite Club at Noble’s Pond are proud to​ have ​ partner​d ​ with the Delaware Food Bank to help fight hunger in ​the community. ​On June 28th​, Rotarians volunteered their time to help distribute food to families in need. ​They distributed food at the drive-through food pantry ​held ​at Dover Raceway to help ensure that needy families have the food they need to feed themselves and their children.

Hunger is a serious problem in our community​. The Camden Wyoming Rotary Club is committed to doing ​its part to help. By volunteering time and resources, we make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling.

Yoga

Sandy Gloss, RYT, RDN a registered yoga teacher and dietitian/nutritionist talked to the Camden Wyoming Rotary Club about the benefits of yoga breathing, meditation techniques, yoga for sleep, and diet. Sandy talked about her road to realizing the importance of food as medicine and the benefits of yoga.

For more information, visit Sandy's Facebook page: Dover Yoga with Sandy

Hope Clinic Dover

Our speaker this week was Mary Beth Parker, Executive Director of the Hope Medical Clinic. Our Club has had a long relationship with the Hope Clinic and its founders. Past Club President Venerando Maximo was one of the clinic's founders who regularly traveled to the Philippines on charitable medical missions.

The Hope Clinic is a non-profit, free clinic in Dover, Delaware that provides primary medical care to uninsured and low-income individuals. The clinic was founded in 2003 by a group of Filipino physicians committed to providing access to quality healthcare to underserved people.

The Hope Clinic offers a variety of services, including:

• Primary care

• Women's health

• Pediatric care

• Dental care

• Mental health services

• Social services

The clinic is open to all residents of Delaware, regardless of their immigration status. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis and do not need to make an appointment. The Hope Clinic is funded by donations and grants.

The Hope Clinic is a vital resource for Dover's uninsured and low-income community. The clinic provides access to quality healthcare that would otherwise be out of reach for many people. The Hope Clinic is a testament to the power of community and the importance of giving back.

Here are some additional facts about the Hope Clinic:

• The clinic is staffed by volunteers, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

• The clinic provides thousands of dollars of free healthcare each year.

• The Hope Clinic is accredited by the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics.

If you are uninsured or low-income and need access to healthcare, or are interested in volunteering please visit the Hope Clinic website or call (302) 735-7551 to learn more.

Morgan Schoenberger talked to the Camden Wyoming Rotary about JFS having Over 120 Years of Dedicated Service to Delaware Residents

In 1899, a visionary group of Jewish leaders from Wilmington embarked on a journey to improve people’s lives in the community. In 2005 the agency changed its name to Jewish Family Services of Delaware, emphasizing the multitude and variety of “kaleidoscopic” services provided.

JFS continues to evolve to this day. Yet, its core mission—inspired and guided by the Jewish values of our founders—has never changed: to provide counseling and support services that strengthen the well-being of the individual, family, and community regardless of religion.

What services does JFS Delaware offer?

·       Mental Health

·       Cancer Care

·       Older Adult Services

·       Dementia Care

·       Support Services

·       Refugee Services

CR AF JROTC @ CW Rotary

Col. Mitch Berger, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor of the Caesar Rodney High School AF JROTC along with cadets Bethany Ford and Maddox Baker spoke to the Camden Wyoming Rotary about the JROTC program at CR. Colonel Berger talked about how he came to his current position thanks to the help of Camden-Wyoming Rotary’s own LTC Steve Welde, the previous Senior Aerospace Science Instructor at CR. He also related his plans to take on an even bigger assignment with AF JROTC.

Cadets Ford and Baker discussed their jobs as cadets. They spoke of their aspirations for college and beyond. The JROTC program does thousands of community service hours each year and is in the business of setting cadets up for success in high school and whatever they choose to do after.

Photo L to R: LTC (Ret) Steve Welde, Cadet Bethany Ford, Cadet Maddox Baker, Club President Dr, Yasmith Johnson, Col.(Ret) Mitch Berger