Peter Doig

Peter has been a Boze’s member for a loooooong time - he is one of our original members – and first purchased a membership in 1985. At that time Peter and his wife Terrie were a childless couple (they now have three children) and he had much more time to work out. For many years they had a couples membership - now Peter maintains a regular membership while Terrie has a sessional pass. The years have changes Peter’s workouts somewhat, as he is not quite as regular at Boze’s as he once was - but Dauphin also didn’t have an indoor swimming pool back then. Peter spends countless hours at the pool, coaching and training. He is an accomplished swimmer, and holds many Canadian age group records. But back to Boze’s. As a competitive athlete (he still swims competitively, and also enters triathlons) his resistance workouts complement his swimming, running and cycling training. He tries to squeeze in workouts, mostly resistance work, around work, coaching, family and volunteer commitments. Peter’s gym training is specific, as he mixes high intensity resistance work with some cardio - usually running. (And I mean running - no plodding along on the treadmill for Peter). His training is purposeful, as he uses it to hone his technique in the pool and on the road. He also uses resistance training to help him manage (strengthen and stabilize) his “swimmer’s shoulders”. years of swimming literally millions of strokes) have taken a toll on his shoulders. Peter does a number of specific exercises and shoulder movements to compensate for the wear and tear his shoulders have experienced. Peter maintains top notch fitness by working out regularly - in the pool, on the road and in the gym. He also laces up the blades now and again (Kinsmen hockey team), and although he isn’t quite as accomplished on the ice and he is in the water he’s at his competitive best whenever he’s competing. Peter Doig, Boze’s member of the month for January, 2005.

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Diane Dingwall

Diane is a relatively new Boze’s member - she’s been around on a regular basis for the past two years. Diane is primarily a noon-hour member, as she lives in the Grandview area and drives daily to Dauphin to work with the Parkland Regional Health Authority. Diane sometimes attends the odd 5:15 class, but on most noon-hours you can find her sweating it out at Boze’s – and sweat it out she does, especially in the compact but intense Cardio Flex classes. Diane works across the road from Boze’s, and takes the opportunity to “mix and match” her workouts by combining classes, cardio training and some light resistance workouts into her routine. As noon classes only occur three days a week, Diane can be found pounding it out on the climbers or putting the treadmills or elliptical trainers through their paces. When Diane works out, she’s pretty much all business – that is, she works out hard. In fact, she sometimes suffers the consequences of her best intentions by experiencing training related injuries. Undeterred, she soldiers on - constantly modifying her routines and rarely missing a workout. As Diane works in the same office as Maggie I’m sure they’ve shared stories and anecdotes from the gym. Diane Dingwall, Boze’s deserving member of the month for February, 2005.

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Sharon Stoltz

Sharon has been a lonnnnng time Boze’s member. She first joined when we were still in our Main Street location, and has been a regular member since the early nineties. Sharon can be defined as a noon-hour member, and has become a bit of a fixture each day around lunch, as she makes her way over from the Provincial Building. Staff always know when she’s on vacation or taking a day off, as she works out at different times of the day. Sharon combines weight training and cardio workouts (she seems to prefer the elliptical), and has from time to time attended the odd class or two. Incidentally, many years ago Sharon went through our instructor training program and was considering a sideline as an aerobics instructor. She spent a considerable amount of time preparing, but decided that starting a family and becoming a parent was a greater priority than teaching classes. Over the years that Sharon has been a member she has participated in many of Boze’s events, and is always quick to share a story and a good laugh. She can also be defined as a bit of a Boze’s clothes junkie, as she has a varied sampling of Boze’s logo clothing from over the years. Sharon Stoltz, a very deserving recipient of our member of the month award.

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Debbie McKelvey

Debbie McKelvey has been a consistent “nooner” for many years. She works across the road at the Provincial Building and has made workouts a regular part of her life. Deb has a fondness for physical activity, as she’s used activity as a means to deal with a very hectic lifestyle (work has her “on the road” quite a bit). She has also found that working out provides her with an opportunity to “do something for herself”. Deb initially was strictly a cardio member – she preferred workouts on the elliptical trainer. She dabbled with weights, but developed a fondness for reading while exercising. Deb is famous for brining in “piles” of reading materials, mostly magazines and leaving them here for others to enjoy. Deb is a fiend for information, and routinely sends me interesting fitness related articles, emails and other bits of related information. Deb is also a music junkie – she can tell you the name of just about any song and the artist – and she knows the proper words to the songs (contrary to what David might think are the words as he rambles on during most noon hours). Debbie has recently picked up her training a notch or two, and has reincorporated resistance training into her regular routine. She also has found that interval training on the cardio equipment has resulted in significant fitness gains – although working at a much higher intensity has meant that reading isn’t such an easy option any longer. Deb is always quick to provide interesting anecdotes to topical stories and issues, as she is very well-informed on current affairs. Debbie is also fairly proficient at trivia, and has been successful in winning prizes on radio call in shows. Deb McKelvey, a deserving Boze’s Member of the Month for April, 2005.

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Charlotte Garlinski

Charlotte recently renewed her membership for another year, and is starting her third consecutive year of being active at Boze’s. Charlotte usually works out over lunch time, making her way across the street from the PRHA offices in the Provincial Building. Charlotte initially joined Boze’s to help her maintain a healthy weight and keep herself toned. Her almost daily workouts helped her reach and maintain those goals. She also put in some extra training time last year to help her prepare for her wedding – and by all accounts she was a stunning bride. Charlotte mixes resistance and cardio training into her workouts. She has attended some of the noon aerobic classes, but finds it difficult to read her book during class. (I have a bit of a running gag with Charlotte – she loves to read during her cardio workouts. I’m always joking that she’s reading trashy novels instead of informative non-fiction.) Next time you see her in the gym ask her about what she’s reading – I bet it isn’t a text book. Charlotte has modified her training program from time to time over the years she’s been at Boze’s, and appears to have found the right combination of weight training and aerobic conditioning to keep her fit and healthy. Charlotte Garlinski – Boze’s member of the month for May, 2005.

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Jack Bay

Jack is a Boze’s original. He initially purchased a membership in 1985, and has kept it pretty much current for the past twenty years. (He’s alternated between full year memberships and other options, but has consistently been a member.)

Jack has become a 5:15 pm class staple - he has a favourite spot (back left corner, near the fan) and is known for coming in early and doing some stretching and other exercises before class starts.  Jack also is very well known for leaving class after the cardio segment – It seems he’s not particularly fond of the floorwork portion of class.

Jack hasn’t always been just an aerobics class member - he has “dabbled” in the weightroom over the years, although he gravitates back to the aerobics room to provide his “Uh huhs” and “Oh Yeahs” whenever David teaches.  (It’s a bit of a running gag, but Jack has made famous the response of “Oh yeah” whenever David says “Uh huh” – and vice versa.)

Over the years Jack has become fond of certain styles of instruction and certain class formats.  As a long-term member he’s seen just about everything in the aerobics room – and has been a great provider of feedback whenever we’ve asked him to comment on class design, format and other aspects of our group exercise program.

Jack Bay, a Boze’s original and a very deserving Member of the Month.

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Delores Lulashnyk

Delores is a new Boze’s member - and recently renewed her three month membership and replaced it with a one-year plan. She’s obviously someone who’s pretty satisfied with the health benefits she’s attained by engaging in regular physical activity.

Delores originally joined Boze’s to help her feel better – she was admittedly "out of shape" and although a bit nervous at first about coming to Boze’s, wanted to try something different. She was experiencing a significant amount of physical discomfort in her feet and decided that exercise was the most appropriate course of action.

Although somewhat limited by the pain in her feet, Delores jumped right into a regular training program. She knew her activity program had to be flexible, as her job keeps her on her feet for significant periods of time. She wanted aerobic exercises that didn’t add any additional stress and a resistance training program that would "firm her up".

Delores started slowly, but almost immediately started to see positive results. She noted that her weight training program made her feel stronger at work, and her feet weren’t bothering her quite as much. Her cardio bike training routine and basic weight training program were working,

As she got more comfortable with Boze’s Delores began to modify her program. New exercises were added, including core and stability ball work, and she began to lengthen her cardio training sessions.

Since her start at Boze’s in October, 2004 Delores has shown tremendous dedication to her workout schedule, with very positive results. Delores Lulashnyk, a deserving candidate for our July Member of the Month.

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Derek Tomkins

Derek has been a Boze’s member for a long time. He started his relationship with us in 1988 when, as a high-school football star, he and his brother Robbie began working out to complement their football skills.

Soon thereafter both Derek and Robbie also started working for Boze’s, fitting in shifts at the front desk between practices and school. After graduation and a stint away from Dauphin Derek returned, and eventually found his way back to the gym.

In the early days Derek was somewhat shy and reserved. He was the type of guy who liked to keep to himself while training – but did partner up with some pretty big guys. For several years his partners included the likes of Wade Kabel, Shawn Caruk, Craig McKinnon and Cory Sydor – all considerably bigger and heavier. Although outweighed Derek regularly matched their performance in the gym.

In addition to being very strong he is also very quick. David recalls a pick-up football game many years ago where he chased Derek the full length of the field – never able to "make the tag". David "used to be" pretty fast himself, however Derek was someone he could never catch.

Derek continues to workout regularly, however his training program has changed somewhat. He continues to stay in great shape, but the time he spends in the gym is reduced as his responsibility as a Manager at Thunder’s Restaurant is increased. However rushed he might be, he still has time to chat and banter about the NFL.

Derek is a HUGE Philadelphia Eagles fan (Don’t mention T.O.) and maintains a season-long gabfest with David about the game. Derek Tomkins, Boze’s member of the month for September, 2005

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Darren Killen

Darren joined Boze’s in September 2002, and since then has become a consistent feature at Boze’s. He usually works out at noon, but has also been around in the late afternoons and evenings – it depends on whether he’s in town or not. Darren works for MTS and is regularly "on the road" – but whenever he’s around Dauphin he makes it in for a workout.

Over the time Darren has been at Boze’s he’s involved himself in a number of different workout programs. Although most of his workouts are fairly intense, he likes to change emphasis at different times of the year. Last spring, for instance, Darren embarked on a serious program that included rigorous weight training and cardio workouts. He included bodyfat testing, and showed tremendous improvements over his training period.

As well as working out Darren also likes to ride his bike, and he plays a mean game of slow pitch. Darren has a knack of being at Boze’s at the right time (for David that is). His "handyman" skills have been put to the test on more than one occasion when repairs and other things are needed. He’s also well known for selecting the same brand of energy bar – day in and day out.

Darren has become a regular face at Boze’s (I don’t think he’s missed a member lunch yet), and is always willing to help out. Darren Killen, October Member of the Month.

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Joan McKinnon

 Joan has been around Boze’s for a long time – although her length of tenure isn’t an indicator of her age! She’s been a regular, at varying times, for many years, and currently is "hitting the weights" with a passion.

Joan began at Boze’s as an aerobics class participant, becoming a fixture at our noon classes. In the early days she was the matriarch of a family membership plan that included three children – who are now "all grown up" – although, like a good Mom, Joan still worries about them.

A couple years back Joan experienced some back troubles and was required to limit her exercise participation. Through a rigorous rehab process she’s regained her strength and mobility and now prefers Core and Mat based classes. What’s a bit different about Joan’s use of Boze’s is her penchant for resistance training.

Joan (and regular training partner Collette Robinson) are pretty consistent with their early morning workouts. Yep, Joan is an advocate of the "before work" workout, and has seen great progress in her conditioning over the past few months.

Joan works out about three times per week with the weights, and complements her training with cardio work and regular noon hour classes. She’s an advocate of the benefits of regular activity, and maintains her health with regular workouts.

Joan McKinnon, a truly deserving Member of the Month.

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Vlad Luchowsky

Vlad is a throwback - a guy who works hard – really hard in the gym, and is reaping the benefits of regular exercise. Vlad joined Boze’s soon after we first opened the doors at our old Main Street location. In those days he was working on his own, and tried to make time for exercise. He was an on again, off again exerciser, and after a few years drifted away from working out regularly.

A couple of years ago Vlad came back. He had changed careers, had some kids along the way, and was starting to "show his age" a little. It didn’t take long for Vlad to get back on track – and his regular routine is a testament to his desire to get and keep himself in top shape.

Vlad follows a rigorous training routine – he splits his cardio and weight workouts and is in the gym daily – sometimes twice to refine his techniques. Vlad is a stickler for detail, and is never at a loss to ask a question that helps him with his training.

In addition to regular exercise Vlad has found that proper nutrition, rest and recovery has been a benefit to his program. Vlad is so "pumped" about his program that he signed his daughter up last year – and more recently got his son to join him. Now it’s a common sight to see Vlad and his son Taylor working out at the same time.

Vlad has made a habit of borrowing some of Boze’s books to read up on fitness, exercise and nutrition. He’s working hard, both in the gym and in analysing his routine – all in an effort to achieve his fitness goals. Vlad Lachowsky, Boze’s Member of the Month for December.

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