October is a busy month for Curves of Davisburg.
The women’s fitness center devotes the entire month to its Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, said owner Carolyn Thiele.
‘It’s been pretty crazy, but it’s a fun month,? Thiele said.
Members have been contributing to the center’s annual silent auction. Items include handmade baby items, afghans, candles, decorative plates, cards, purses, jewelry, and lotions, all newly purchased or handmade.
‘We have a wonderful selection,? she said.
In its third year, the auction raises about $1,500 each year, all donated for cancer research.
All this and next week, items and bid sheets will be displayed on tables at the workout center. People are invited to bid, and also participate in fund-raising games, including a coin toss into a giant-size pink bra.
Members also hosted a gold party, cancer walk, and other fundraisers. For new members, Thiele offers sign up specials and free breast self-examination kit this month, she said.
Thiele and her club members are also busy with Curves Smart, a new computer-controlled training program.
‘We absolutely love it,? she said. ‘Everyone says they thought their workout was good enough, but it wasn’t. Now they get the most out of the machines.?
Sensors monitor heart rate and ability, and the computer adjusts the workout to keep it safe and effective, she said.
‘It’s rejuvenated everybody’s workout,? she said. ‘We’re the only one in the area that has it. That’s the cool thing.?
The center qualified for it through a month-and-a-half process, demonstrating proper procedures and practices. Michigan was one of the last states to receive the technology, which works out well, she said.
‘They’ve worked all the kinks out of it,? she said.
For more information, call Curves, 9811 Dixie Highway, Suite 1, at 248-620-1111.