RELAY FOR LIFE 2010 April 23-24th

This year's Relay for Life theme was "Hollywood Movie Magic, Conjuring a Cure for Cancer" so Longevity

chose the movie that best represents what we do at our clubs, TRANSFORMERS - as we Transform Lives to

Make a Difference.

Longevity's Team, "The Transformers" raised over

$10,000 for the American Cancer Society.

We sold temporary tattoos, face-painting, Transformer masks & burgers, raising over $400 at the Relay event.

Longevity's Zumba teachers, Lucy, Lena & Alina taught Zumba for the Relayers.

Shopping Cart Parade for Harvest Food & Outreach, April 17th

Longevity Clubs collected food for the first Shopping Cart Parade at the Hibiscus Festival. In addition to collecting food, Longevity Clubs was responsible for decorating their grocery carts for the parade. Thanks to all the members who contributed food!

Jordan (from the Max), Jamie and Leah push the carts down 14th Avenue.

Community Yard Sale & Car Wash for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life April 17th

Members, Susana Santana and Robin Sullivan, single handedly put together a successful event raising $454 for ACS.

Thank you for ALL your hard work for such a great cause. The event helped the team reach $8,661.00 for Relay! Way to go!

ZUMBA POOLSIDE

Longevity's Zumba teachers, Lena, Lucy and Alina,

led a high-energy Zumba class pool-side at Vero Beach Inn.

The event raised $1700 for the Haiti Clinic with over 100 people participants.

About Face Health & Beauty Expo

TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S RELAY FOR LIFE!

presented by Fitness Magazine & Costa d Este - CLICK HERE for to get Tips from the Pros and Meet the Venders!

Longevity is presenting sponsor for the

"NEW YEAR, NEW YOU" Fitness Expo

at the Indian River Mall January 30th

Steve kicks off the day with boot camp in the lawn. Longevity offers a variety of demonstrations in the food court including Zumba, Kickboxing, Capoiera and Steve's Treadmill Workout. Longevity performed over 150 InBody body compositions and had a huge turn out in both staff and members. What a great time!

View all the event photos on our facebook photo album:

http://www.facebook.com/bonnie.pfiester#!/album.php?aid=383115&id=249415240326&ref=mf

Dancing with Vero Stars

Steve dances the Rhumba (pictured) with dance instructor Shari Tessier, to help local moms and babies get a Healthy Start. Longevity was a proud sponsor in Vero's 1st Dancing with the Stars event in Support of Indian River Healthy Start Coalition. Visit www.dancingwithverostars.com for more.

Clip of Steve dancing the Rumba

The Spirit of Giving

Gifts for Hibiscus Children's Home: As always, Longevity is one of the areas biggest supporters responsible for making many children very happy Christmas day.

Gifts for our Troops: Longevity collected gifts to ship to our troops this year. Show your support for those who put their lives at risk for our comfort and freedom. Gift ideas included mixed powdered drinks, nuts, non-melting candy, DVDs, Cds, Magazines, packaged cookies, gum, batteries, small board games, electronic games, electronic hair clippers, hand/toe warmers, socks, gift cards and phone cards.

ALZHEIMER'S WALK TO REMEMBER

Celebrating the best turn out ever, Steve warms up the crowd before they head out to walk.

Business After Hours Event

We had a great turn out for the Chamber this year. Elizabeth Kennedy did a wonderful job with the catering as always and Tom & Julianne entertained our guests.

Back to School Bash at Gifford Community Center

Steve and Bonnie lead kids through a sample boot camp and talk about eating healthy as part of an effort to help kids in our area, including giving out 1,000 backpacks full of supplies. (Steve pictured below with Rick from the Sheriff Department)

2008 Relay for Life

2007 EVENTS

The Alzheimer's Walk, November 10, 2007

Steve warms up the crowd under the oaks at Riverside Park.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, October 20th, 2007

Longevity also allowed members to join for free if they donated $20 to the cause.

Family Fitness Night at Vero Beach Elementary

Vero Elementary encouraged parents and students to come out for Family Fitness Night where there were a variety of healthy demonstrations like Steve's kickboxing class. Others demonstrated gymnastics, karate and yoga too! Steve, from Longevity, showed the kids and parents fitness was not only important, but fun!

EDUCATION FOUNDATION - WISDOM WALK

Steve and Bonnie came out to support The Education Foundation's Wisdom Walk which helps to raise money for school supplies for our area. They had a fantastic turn out at our mall where there was a TON of energy! The mall filled up with people as everyone got ready to walk. There were different booths set up around the mall, including our health club, Longevity Fitness Club & Spa. Steve kicked off the event with a high-energy warm up complete with his silly jokes. ha! The crowd gave him a great big warm welcome with lots of hootin' and hollerin' showing their appreciation for his time. They were great crowd and showed fantastic participating. The entire atmosphere was fantastic!

The walk ended at Macy's entrance where there was a fashion show and raffle prizes awarded. The Education Foundation truly did an incredible job organizing the event and it paid off for sure!! Here are a few pictures from the warm-up.

Family Fitness Day & Step Up Florida

at Beachland Elementary School

Steve Pfiester, of Longevity, gives Beachland Elementary students a little workout! Steve led several groups of kids through a sample kickboxing class where they kicked, punched, wiggled and giggled to the latest music.

Relay for Life, at Vero Beach High School

2007 COMMUNITY SUPPORT:

Longevity has supported the following organizations, fundraisers and events:

Master's Academy Annual Benefit Auction

Childcare Resources Teacher Appreciation

2007 Miss Festival Pageant

2007 Cattle Baron's & Citrus Gala Ball for the American Cancer Society

Taste of Treasure Coast for the Healthy Start Coalition

Kiwanis Television Auction

Hibiscus Festival Third Annual 5k Run

The Source's Night of Hope

Vero Beach Museum of Art Volunteer's Luncheon

Samaritan Center's Hawaiian Luau

Indian River County Chamber of Commerce's 10th Annual Golf Tournament

6th Annual Big Game Banquet & Auction for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

1st Presbyterian Men of Fellowship's Charity Auction

Beachland Elementary's 50 Year Celebration

Indian River Memorial Hospital's Pulmonary Health Fair

Junior League 007 Diamonds are Forever fundraiser

Vero Beach Elementary School PTA

Vero Beach Museum of Art Speakeasy Fundraiser

Substance Abuse Council's Law Enforcement Classic

Indian River Co. Recreation Dept's Special Olympics State Swim Meet

Air Force Sergeants' Association Auxiliary

Ericsen Liver Transplant

Habitat for Humanity 4th Annual Carpenter's Ball

Vero Beach Museum of Art's Summer Concert series fundraiser

Primary Care of the Treasure Coast Benefit for the Russel Family

Youth Guidance Fundraising Party

Boys and Girls Club of IR County's Golf Tournament

The Source's Night of Hope

IRC Chamber of Commerce's 10th Annual Golf Tournament

6th Annual Big Game Banquet & Auction for the Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation

First Presbyterian Church's Silent Auction for the Men of Fellowship

National Wild Turkey Federation Auction

Indian River Youth Livestock Association 4-H program

Rockridge Neighborhood

Vero Beach City Council

IRC Healthy Start Coalition, Inc's 8th Annual Taste of the Treasure Coast

Beachland Elementary PTA

Humane Society Auction

2006

STEP UP FLORIDA

FLU SHOTS

Longevity opens doors to the public to over 300 people.

VERO'S ANNUAL BIKE NIGHT DOWNTOWN

Longevity comes out to support Downtown Vero at their second annual Bike Night. Mendy, Michelle and Maggie represented Longevity at our information booth during the event. Bonnie even rides her own bike with Steve to show there support.

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FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT

Last year Longevity visited local schools to encourage kids and parents to exercise. Steve Pfiester (below) was doing a kickboxing demonstration for students and parents at Beachland Elementary.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT LONGEVITY

Longevity hosts the popular Indian River Chamber of Commerce event for May. This was an excellent opportunity for Longevity to meet other business men and women in our community. Live Entertainment was provided by Tom & Julianne and catering by Elizabeth Kennedy & Co.

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RELAY FOR LIFE

Longevity Members, Staff & Families came out in support of the American Red Cross. The Relay helped to raise over $110,000 for the cause. Steve Pfiester, once again, warms up the morning crowd for the morning walk.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY!

CAR WASH FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Members and staff washed cars to help raise money for the American Cancer Society's  Relay for Life Saturday, March 25th at the Shell station on the corner of Oslo and 27th Avenue. The car wash raised $400 for the cause. Thanks everyone!! CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY!

FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCH B-B-Q

Longevity comes out to support the 12th Annual Fundraiser. Wednesday, March 8th, the Sheriff's Office had quite an event for the community. Fantastic food, great demonstrations, vendors and much more! Jeff Luther, left, does such a great job representing the Sheriff Office for this community. We are so lucky to have such a great group of people working for this community!

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Steve and Bonnie Pfiester also taught the Health & Fitness portion of the Sheriff's office's continuing education program through out the year.

STEP UP, FLORIDA!

Longevity comes out to support the community...

Step Up, Florida! encourages the community to get active and get healthy by taking advantage of the great physical activity opportunities that Florida has to offer. Lena and Paula of Longevity (in above pictures) showed their Salsa Aerobics & Funk Aerobics Classes as part of the community event held on Saturday, February 18th..

PROUD MEMBER AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER GETS PRAISE

Cathie Callery in the Luminaries

"At 5-foot one-inch, Cathie Callery is an excellent example of good things coming in small packages. It’s hard to find an event where you don’t see her smiling face either as a volunteer or as a guest." She and her husband Rob, a dentist with Ocean Oaks Dental Group, moved to Vero Beach in 1998. Cathie has been a dedicated member of Longevity for several years. We are so proud of her!

Congratulations Cathie on the fantastic article!!  CLICK HERE to see her feature in The Luminaries 

WE'VE SUPPORTED:

12th Annual Sheriff's Youth Ranch B-B-Q

2006 American Cancer Society's Citrus Gala and the Cattle Baron's Ball

2006 America Cancer Society's Relay for Life

Step Up Florida!

2006 Miss Hibiscus Pageant

Turtle Trax program, Vero's public art fundraiser to benefit the Mental Health Association

Highlands Elementary School Teacher Appreciation

Oslo Middle School Teacher Appreciation

Indian River Christian School's 12th Annual Spring Dinner/Auction

Friends of the Library Book Depot's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution's Annual Fashion Show Benefit

2006 Samaritan Center Annual Dinner Gala

American Cancer Society Bunco Fundraiser for Relay for Life

Literacy Services IRC Dodgertown BBQ

Habitat for Humanity's Carpenter Ball

King's Baptist Youth October Spaghetti Dinner

Inidan River Medical Center Open Heart Christmas Party

Vero Beach Recreation Department's Community Holiday Party

Treasure Coast Rotary Club of Vero Beach Fundrasier

St. Helen School Gala Auction

Herb Schubert Memorial Tournament for the Treasure Coast Jr. Golf Tour

Performing Arts Center Fundraiser

Law Enforcement Charity Classic

Making Strides for Breast Cancer for the American Cancer Society

Special Olympics State Swim Meet for the Indian River County Recreation Department

People Care Center

Member Appreciation Event for the Indian River Federal Credit Union

Casa Golf Tournament for County Association of School Administrators

Benefit for Heart Operation & Transplants

King's Baptist Church Silent Auction

Vero Beach Church of Nazarene's Silent Auction

Big Print's Cinco De Mayo Celebration in support of March of Dimes

Rockridge Property Owner's Association "Rock the Ridge" event

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet

LPGA Team Event

9th Annual Osceola Magnet School PTA Golf Classic Sponsorship

Community Church of Very Beach's Women's Spring Dinner

Indian River Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual Golf Tournament

Indian River County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches

Vero Beach Museum of Art's Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

Alzheimer/Parkinson Association's Caregiver Awareness Conference

Indian River Habitat for Humanity Carpenter's Ball

2005

CHRISTMAS PARADE 2005

December was a busy month for Longevity. Vero had a great Christmas Parade, over 300 people showed up for Longevity's annual Christmas Party and students put on a fashion show at Longevity to raise money for the American Red Cross's hurricane relief efforts for Hurricane Wilma and Hurricane Katrina. Longevity also supported several fundraisers like the Exchange Club C.A.S.T.L.E.'s Holiday Magic Tour of Tara.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Longevity supported this annual event by providing a fun warm up for the large group of participants. Steve Pfiester, of Longevity, had the group laughing with his silly jokes and got their blood pumping, along with their muscles stretched and ready to go. The walk started at the Indian River Memorial Hospital to support the American Cancer Society October 15^th, 2005.

INDIAN RIVER CORVETTE CLUB’S MYSTERY DINNER

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The Indian River Corvette Club enjoyed a sit down mystery dinner sponsored by Longevity. Members of the club showed up in a variety of old English attire for the 1947 English murder mystery theme. After dinner, the group enjoyed dancing to live entertainment and singing along to some of their favorite tunes. For more pictures of this event or more information about the Indian River Corvette Club visit www.ircorvettes.com.

 RODS & RIDES HURRICANE RELIEF RUN - Click HERE to see pictures

Over 100 participants from the first annual Rods & Rides Hurricane Relief Run raised over $3200 for the American Red Cross.  The ride was a tribute to our local hurricane relief heroes and was led by organizations like the Indian River Sheriff's Office, FL National Guard, Indian River Fire Department, United Way, American Red Cross, Humane Society, Project Hope and Christian FM for a 45 minute escorted ride. Participants included all types of car and motorcycle enthusiasts. The ride ended at Riverside Cafe where they donated 50% of their profits from lunch and pulled down the infamous dollar bills off their wall to add to the pot (about $500 worth).
 
Mark your calendar for the first week of October next year because representatives from the Indian River Sheriff's Office, Oceanside Business Association, Indian River Corvette Club and Longevity Fitness Club & Spa have already started planning on making this a annual event. If you would like to be involved in planning or participating in next year's ride, call Bonnie at 778-6800 or email Bonnie at longevityclubs@bellsouth.net.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE VERO BEACH MUSEUM Click HERE to see the photo gallery

Longevity was a proud sponsor of this year’s “A Night on Treasure Island” annual summer fundraiser to benefit Vero Beach Art Museum. Guests were invited to come in costume…dressed as their favorite pirate or seaport character. This was an exciting event held on Saturday, August 20^th, 2005 from 6:30 until 10:00pm. Our very own Longevity staff worked the event in costume, greeting and helping with the raffles. Look for pictures in the November/December issue of Vero Beach Magazine. (Picture: Dagmar & Steve from Longevity)

“SUMMERTIME BIKE NITE”: Longevity was a proud member of Main Street of Vero Beach’s Summertime Bike Night in support of Vero's historic downtown and the Vero community. Steve and Bonnie Pfiester drove their bikes downtown and also displayed a booth complete with virtual tour and passes for the public to enjoy. Pam Bouno, Bonnie Pfiester and Linda Orr are just a few of Longevity's very own "Biker Chicks".  Event was held on Friday, July 29^th 5:30-8:00

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FOR FRIDAY NIGHT EVENTS ON MAIN STREET