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KERNES ADAPTIVE AQUATICS JOSEPHINE KERNES MEMORIAL POOL
The Life Saver Fall 2017
YES, 45 years young! It’s amazing that Kernes Pool
has been an integral part of our community for 45 years. Our founder Edith Perry truly was a visionary, teaching kids with disabilities to swim in her backyard pool before adaptive physical education was even a concept.
Today, Kernes Adaptive Aquatics provides warm water exercise for people of all ages, literally from 3 months old to 103 years young, with all types of conditions. I suspect Edith never could have guessed how
far we’ve come, how many thousands of people we’ve helped, and
how many lives improved. Foundations recognize how
important Kernes Pool is too. Military children, veterans, patients with chronic fatigue,
fibromyalgia, Gulf War syndrome – these are only a few of the groups for whom we have received specialized grant funding because of our unique services and caring staff.
Although seniors have been a big percentage of our clients, we now serve more and more children. We’re proud that many of Kernes’ Kids come all the way from Salinas and South County.
Financially, we have stabilized our budget and rebuilt the endowment that was devastated in the last Great Recession, through generous donations and the unyielding commitment of the staff and Board members.
Yet we can do more. Looking
ahead to the next 45 years, we ask all our clients and friends to help us let more people know about Kernes Pool and its countless benefits to mind, body and spirit.
Here’s how you can help: Could your mother, father, child, or neighbor benefit from warm water exercise? Perhaps a co-worker or someone at your church or service organization has a chronic, painful condition (one in every five people is affected by a disability, whether directly or indirectly). Please tell them about Kernes Pool.
Once someone starts at the pool and feels the warm water and Kernes’ nurturing environment, they are “sold.” They’ll thank you for it later.
It’s time to
Join us Sunday, October 1
for food, family & fun Noon to 3:00
Santa Catalina School, 1500 Mark Thomas Drive,
Monterey
Make a pledge,
win a prize!
Everyone who makes a pledge is entered in the grand prize drawing.
Kernes Pool Facts
Kernes Pool has been providing vital services to the community for more than 45 years.
Fun, gentle aquatic exercise for adults and children with special needs
92 degree water and private dressing rooms
Every exercise program is personalized .
26th Annual SPLASH-A-THON and BBQ
“There are around 1000 homeless vets in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties,” according to Phillip Torie, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for the U.S. Department of
Veteran Affairs HUD-VASH program. Recreational therapy has proven to be a very effective program for returning homeless veterans to the community. “I refer to it as my R & R—Reclamation and Restoration—program.”
Phil has been working with Kernes Pool for over four years. It started when the pool received donor advised grants from the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) for veterans. Many of Phil’s clients suffer from post traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), diabetes, arthritis, and a variety of other conditions. With these grants, Phil had the opportunity to see whether warm water exercise might help resolve his clients’ physical and closely associated emotional challenges.
It’s turned out great. The combination of warm water, personalized exercises, and careful, caring instructors make Kernes Pool a integral component of Phil’s R&R program.
There was another obstacle Phil had to overcome to achieve success: The R&R program must not present any threats to the client’s fragile emotional state. Kernes Pool’s unique facility and culture were the solution. Phil starts each client with a tour of the pool. He says that clients see, and feel, the physical and emotional warmth and safeness. Little things like the private dressing rooms, the
smiles and assuring voices of the instructors, the not-too-large, not- too-small size of the pool, and fact that there are people just like them at the pool resolve the client’s fears and inhibitions.
So far, 25 veterans have come to Kernes Pool through Phil’s program. Phil recalls one client: “This veteran was living in his car and suffered from PTSD, depression, and rheumatoid arthritis. He had family nearby but his conditions had broken their ties. Kernes Pool was his starting platform. Today, he lives in his own apartment, has lost 50 lbs, has reduced dramatically his use of pain killers, his self-esteem is restored so much he has a full time job, and meets regularly with his sons. He no longer goes to the pool because the staff and warm water exercises worked – that’s real progress you can measure!”
Veterans Reclaim and Restore at Kernes Pool
Phillip Torie, CTRS HUD-VASH,
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Our aquatic instructors all agree: teaching ‘Kernes Kids’ is FUN. Currently, 22 children, ages 3 to 16 years, come to the Pool excited and eager to play, float, and splash.
What they don’t know is the many wonderful benefits they’re gaining when they’re in the water. Increased strength, improved
mobility, enhanced communication and social interaction, better task focus, reduced secondary illnesses such as diabetes and obesity, water safety skills, and greater confidence and self esteem are some of the many benefits of personalized aquatic exercise for children with special needs.
No wonder they don’t want to leave the pool at the end of their lessons!
Kernes is proud to be a part of these experiences that will continue to enhance young lives into the future.
“Kernes Kids” Learn and Play in the Pool
Thank You Your support is making a difference in
many lives. We would like to share
with you a few of their “thank yous.”
[Our daughter] has been swimming at
Kernes for 6+ years before she could
walk. Her confidence in the water
has grown exponentially. Her motor
skills have improved, She started
walking and she absolutely loves
going and being in the water. Kernes
adds so much to her life and we really
appreciate what it does for [our
daughter]. Thank you.
Me gusta el programa. Todos son
muy amables. El ejercicio en la
alberca es de mucha ayuda para mi
hijo. [I like the program. Everyone is
so friendly. The exercise in the pool is
very helpful to my son.]
I feel I have done some good for
myself. It does give me confidence
through the day. Relieves pain. I love
the location. Staff, all the clients, and
the building. I believe I am alive and
walking because of JKMP. Thank you
so much.
Best relaxation and exercise at the
same time which helps my
fibromyalgia – arthritis pain – sleep –
fatigue issues. Nice to social with
others who understand and don’t
judge.
Helped work on my balance to
prevent falling. Keeps me moving.
PAIN RELIEF!
I have been going to Kernes Pool for
many years. The Staff is very
knowledgeable, helpful and caring.
My overall health has improved and I
am able to maintain my mobility. The
friendly atmosphere is so nice. I give
Kernes Pool a “10.”
Being in the water is the only place I
can’t fall and hurt myself. If I couldn’t
go I would not be able to maintain my
level of activity. I know there is no
way to improve what I have lost, so
maintaining what I do have left is
very important to me. Kernes Pool
has literally been a lifesaver for me.
I find the movements I’m doing in the
class is helping to improve my
balance and increase my energy level.
I seem to be standing up straighter as
a result.
[Our daughter] is improving since she
started the classes. She looks forward
to coming in. She is moving more her
legs and arms. She follows the
instructor’s instructions. I believe
continuing the classes will help our
goal of her walking again.
I have multiple sclerosis and suffered
two strokes. The exercises help my
mobility greatly. I am a disabled vet.
Thank You Foundations This year, local foundations have covered 1/3 of what it costs to operate our warm water facility. Thanks to these critical grants the pool is available to everyone who needs it, regardless of age, ability, duration of need, or income. Please join us to acknowledge extraordinary contributions to Kernes Pool of $5,000 or more from these foundations.
Autism Speaks
City of Monterey
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Montage Health
Elizabeth Hook Armstrong Foundation
Harden Foundation
Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Ralph Knox Foundation
Generous support was also received from:
Alexander Victor Foundation
Charles and Lucile Morton Charitable Foundation
Eagan Family Foundation
John Spadaro Youth Foundation
Mildred Hitchcock Huff Charitable Trust
Rotary Club Foundation of Monterey
Rotary Club Foundation of Seaside
The Upjohn California Fund
Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop
Heartfelt thanks to friends and family
who have contributed to Kernes Pool in
memory of:
Bequests
Kernes Pool received caring bequests from:
You can make a lasting contribution to the
health and quality of life for hundreds of
people in our community by
including Kernes Pool in your will or estate planning. For more
information, contact Executive Director
Lynn Young at 831-643-9867,
Jacqueline Axe
Ellie Browne
Jill Cembellin
Martha Clemenger
Russell Hintze
Drusilla Keller
Dr. Edwin Kingley, MD
W.V. Graham Mathews
Richard Myler
Wendy Marie Sheppard
Virginia Saia
Ruth Young
The 1995 Anna J. Davis Revocable Trust
Frederick W. and Leila Crakes Grothem 1991
Revocable Trust
Board News Kernes Pool welcomes
Terri Bilbro to its Board of Directors. Mary T. (Terri) Bilbro, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC, is a Nurse Practitioner and Medical Exercise Specialist with extensive experience in integrated health and sports
and wellness training for patients with diverse conditions and abilities.
In addition to teaching at The City of Monterey Sports Center, she is also the CEO and CFO of the Monterey Beach SportsFest.
Kernes Pool also thanks outgoing Board members Lea Goodman and Ellen Stevens for their dedication and good work on behalf of our organization, mission and clients.
From Board President Stella Lauerman
Drive for $45(K) Kernes Pool is
the place that
everyone turns
to when there is
nowhere else to
go, and they are
welcomed with
open arms. Our philosophy
at Kernes is that we never
turn anyone away. No
matter what their condition,
no matter what their income
is, we will be there for them
for as long as they need us--
whether it’s a month, a year
or for life.
Kernes is the only facility
in the community that
provides specialized aquatic
services for children under
14. Families whose children
have disabilities generally
have much higher than
normal medical and other
expenses directly related to
their child’s condition, and
often need scholarship
support to be able to bring
them to the pool.
We are receiving many
more children at the pool,
which is wonderful, but at
the same time we need to
expand our scholarship
funding to stay true to our
mission of never turning
anyone away.
Similarly, many of our
seniors, a sizable proportion
of the clients, are on fixed
incomes and are often in
need of scholarship support.
To celebrate and honor
our 45 incredible years of
service to the community,
the Board has set an
ambitious goal of $45,000
for our annual SPLASH
event! To expand our circle
of support, the Board is
focusing on reaching out to
the business community. Do
you or someone you know
own a small business?
Do you or someone in
your family belong to a
service organization? We all
have a doctor, dentist, or
service providers with whom
we do business. Will you
reach to them with a pledge
form and ask them to
support? Together we will
hit that $45,000—maybe
even more!
Meet Our Aquatic Staff Thank you to the generous individuals,
businesses, service organizations, and
foundations who make Kernes' Pool work
possible. Please visit www.KernesPool.org
for a complete list. Donations were
received in honor of:
Kernes Pool’s greatest resource is its extraordinary aquatic staff. They provide high quality service for people of all ages and abilities, while making everyone feel welcome and encouraged. In addition to holding lifeguard and First Aid/CPR/AED certifications through the American Red Cross, aquatic instructors begin as volunteer interns and continue training throughout their service with Kernes Pool.
Lead Aquatic Instructor Armando Medina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB). He is certified through the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute, is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Personal Trainer, and maintains Pool Operator Certification to keep the pool perfect.
Elias Gomez is a graduate from Hartnell
College and holds a degree in Business Administration. He plans to serve his country as a U.S. Marine next year.
Stephan Fitzpatrick is a Kinesiology graduate of CSUMB and a certified ASCM Personal Trainer who aspires to become an Adaptive Therapist.
Gabriela Herrera is currently majoring in Kinesiology at CSUMB with the goal of becoming a Physical Therapist.
Kernes extends thanks and best wishes to outgoing Aquatic Instructor Molly McEvoy for being a valued part of Kernes’ family (we’ll miss you, Molly!).
Peter Bolton
Stephan Fitzpatrick
Linda Gomez
Elias Gomez
Tammy Jennings
Ron King
Cathy Ku
Michael and Stella Lauerman
Rebecca Legard
Marc and Carol Lieberman
Molly McEvoy
Armando Medina
Larry and Star Reierson
Cynthia Scholl
Arlala Sheppard
Ellen Stevens
Katelyn Von Saltza
Stephanie Wray
D. Craig Wright
Lynn Young
Marsha Zeitlin
From left to right: Armando Medina, Elias Gomez, Stephan Fitzpatrick, and Gabriela Herrera.
[From www.atri.org]
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin. Along with their medicine, it is especially important for people with type 2 diabetes to get regular exercise to maintain their overall health.
Warm water has many beneficial properties that
make it the perfect medium for safe, easy, and fulfilling exercise, including:
Buoyancy: Helps for joint or weight problems and aids in balance.
Hydrostatic pressure: Acts as a continual “massage” to reduce edema or poor circulation.
Resistance: Each movement provides even resistance to one of the muscles in a group and
the returning movement exercises the others.
Water also eliminates the threat of falling.
Walking in water is a great example. It’s easy to do and allows people to have their feet on the bottom and feel the compression. At the same time, it’s safe, exercises major muscle groups, and relieves stress.
Info Corner: Warm Water Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes
Board of Directors Stella Lauerman, Pres.
Peter Bolton, Treas
Marsha Zeitlin, Sec.
Terri Bilbro
Larry Reierson
Diane Spadaro
Marcia Weber-Olsen
Staff
Lynn Young, Exec. Dir.
Linda Gomez, Assoc. Dir.
Armando Medina, Lead Aquatic Instructor
Stephan Fitzpatrick, Aquatic Instructor
Gabriela Herrera, Aquatic Instructor
Elias Gomez, Aquatic Instructor
Our Mission
Kernes Adaptive Aquatics provides warm water exercise programs for
adults and children with physical, emotional or
developmental challenges to improve
health and quality of life.
Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Monterey, CA
Permit No. 257
Printed on Recycled Paper
Kernes Adaptive Aquatics
Josephine Kernes Memorial Pool
15 Portola Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
www.KernesPool.org 831 372-1240
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