Energy

Deanna Smith is a Certified Stott Pilates Instructor, certified kinesiologist and certified exercise physiologist with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. Originally from Canada, Deanna’s health and fitness experience is a unique combination of traditional exercise, pilates and rehabilitation training. Her Bachelor of Kinesiology emphasized the scientific approach to health, physical activity and rehabilitation.

Deanna’s experience working along side physiotherapists and chiropractors in Canada has given her a unique and specilized exercise knowledge base. She has extensive experience training clients with specialized needs including pre/post surgery patients, low back pain sufferers, motor vehicle accident victims, heart disease and stroke patients, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and diabetic populations, pre and post natal women, the elderly and children.

Deanna trains out of ”Energy”, a unique 2000 sq foot fitness studio located at Cricket Square. Energy’s fully equiped Pilates apparatus room is the only one of its kind in the Cayman Islands and also boasts a large hardwood floor studio space for classes, small group and private training which is fully equipped with a variety of strength training equipment. She is also available for mobile training.

Energy’s exclusive private studio setting allows Deanna access to a private space to train her clients and use of both traditional and pilates equipment. This allows her the opportunity to design exciting and uniquely specialized programs for her clients. So whether you are starting to exercise for the first time, worried about injuries or just need that extra motivation to get going, Deanna’s professional and personal dedication to your success will translate into a first rate, personalized fitness program just for you!

Deanna is passionate about health and fitness and a true believer that when the body feels good, the mind and spirit will follow suit!!

To contact or book an appointment with Deanna, please call 946-6006 or email her at  energy@candw.ky

This update comes to us courtesy of Cayman Active. For a full calendar of fitness events in the Cayman Islands, visit http://www.caymanactive.com/ . Be sure to sign up for Cayman Active’s monthly newsletter to stay on top of sports, health and fitness and health in the Cayman Islands

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Cayman Airways

Hey, Cayman chicks, are you looking for a reason to pop up to Miami or Tampa and get some “retail therapy”? Then check out the two-for-one sale at Cayman Airways. Summer travel on Cayman Airways is getting another boost this year with a special “Companion Flies Free” sale! I was a little skeptical about this deal, but I checked it out and it’s the real thing!  I picked up tickets with a girlfriend of mine: round trip, Grand Cayman-Tampa, under $275 US! That leaves quite a bit of shopping money left for Tampa International Mall!

This sale can be booked through June 26th and is good for travel through September 30th.

Applicable to most Cayman Airways destinations, the “free companion” offer applies when accompanied by one full-fare-paying adult travelling round trip. Companions must travel on the same itinerary, and taxes and fees are not included in this special.

Full fare tickets to US gateways this summer start at US$308. Seats are limited for this special and may not be available on every flight, so early booking is recommended. Regular change fees and baggage restrictions apply.

To book, visit www.caymanairways.com , call Cayman Airways reservations on 345-949-2311, or call your local travel agent. You better call soon, some flights are sold out, and the sale ends Friday. Get your butt on one of these flights soon!

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Bacchus

Enter the doors of Bacchus, Grand Cayman’s award winning restaurant and wine bar, and you will feel as if you have stepped into your favorite Parisian bistro in the Latin Quarter. Inside the warm decor, the arches give the place an authentic “wine cellar” feeling, and Bacchus is an ideal setting to enjoy a superb glass of wine from the outstanding wine list.

Bacchus is known among the local residents for the fantastic weekly specials. Dining out in Cayman can be a very expensive endeavour so locals know where to go for the best weeknight values. An excellent example is “Fondue Night” at Bacchus. It’s a blast! Pick your favorite fondue, and dip until you can’t eat another morsel. It happens every Monday and Wednesday night. (My fave strategy is to get the Cheese first, and then the Chocolate.)

Cheese Fondue  $18.95 per person

Fondue Bourguignonne  $34.95 per person

Chocolate Fondue $12.95 per person 

Don’t forget the “Champagne & Lobster Night”. Enjoy Broiled Lobster Tail, Lobster Thermidor, Lobster Curry, and Lobster Island Style, with the champagne flowing all evening too, for only CI $49.95 per person! This special runs every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Other weekly specials include Super Steak Fridays, 3 Course Wine Dinners, and Bubble Nights, which include Veuve Clicquot and Caviar Canapes.

For reservations call 345-949-5747 or visit www.bacchus.ky

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Ceramics

Anyone who lives here knows Beyond The Horizon, Grand Cayman’s fabulous home goods store & number one source for unique Asian furniture. Step into Beyond the Horizon and fall in love with either a) a massive piece of furniture that you may or may not need or b) an exquisite lime green pillow or perfectly made ceramic made dish that you for sure don’t need but is 1,000 times prettier than the one you have at home…so no matter what, it’s rare to walk out of this beautiful store empty-handed. It’s like being inside of a precious Oriental jewel box; everything in the store is as lovely as jewelry.

Giftware

The prices are really good, all year round, but this weekend it’s a BLOW OUT! 20% off everything in the store! And YES, this includes THE BIG STUFF! The sale is Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. (June 18th, 19th & 20th)

• Leather sectional sofas and chairs
• Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room Collections
• Unique Soft Furnishings
• Funky Clothing & Accessories
• Baskets, Giftware & More

More Giftware

So scoot on over and get take a look! All items are cash & carry!

Beyond the Horizon

Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road
Telephone:    (345) 946-1498      
Open: Mon thru Sat, 9am to 5pm

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Fidel Murphys Pub

Sometimes, nothing but a big, juicy steak with all the fixins’ will satisfy a hungry tummy. The best deal in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday nights is at Fidel Murphy’s, a friendly authentic Irish pub located in Queen’s Court on West Bay Road.

You get your choice of steaks:

Certified Angus Beef Aged 8 oz Rib Eye $18.00, 8 oz Filet Mignon $22.00, 12 oz T-Bone Steak $20.00, 12 oz Porterhouse Steak $21.00, 12 oz New York Strip $15.00, or 8 oz Tuna Steak $13.00.

Then you pick two of your favorite side dishes: Baked Potato, Steak Fries, Mashed Taters, Side Salad, Two Fried Eggs, Sauteed Mushrooms. Sauteed Onions, Coleslaw, Vegetables

Then, you get choice of sauces: Creamy mushroom, peppercorn, red wine jus, onion gravy, lemon butter sauce, garlic cream sauce or spicy gravy.

Each steak comes with a fine glass of complimentary wine: Cavit Merlot, Cavit Chardonnay, or Straccali Chianti.

Fidel Murphy’s         Queen’s Court Plaza, West Bay Road 

Telephone: (345) 949-5189

Fidel Murphy

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Try-This-Tri

If you have a swimsuit, a bike and a pair of running shoes, the Try-This-Tri event is for you! This family friendly triathlon will start and end at the Camana Bay Sports Centre in the grounds of Cayman International School, Camana Bay. The race will include a pool swim; a great start for those of you who may be shy about open water.

After the pool laps, athletes will exit to the transition area in the parking lot and then crank the bike leg and finish with the running course. Adult bikers will proceed out of Camana Bay, looping northward on the by-pass and back on West Bay Road, followed by a run through Camana Bay town centre and the Paseo. Kids, 16 and under, will race entirely within Camana Bay, contributing to a safe and scenic race for all. Teams are welcome and draw prizes and food will be available for everyone.

Registration at Cafe del Sol, Camana Bay: June 12 and 13, 4pm - 6pm.

Race Day Body Marking - one hour before race start.

                                                             
Adult Sprint:  800m swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run        7:30 AM
Adult Super Sprint:  400m swim, 6 mile bike, 1.5 mile run       8:00 AM
Kids’ Super Sprint:  400m swim, 3 mile bike, 1.5 mile run       8:30 AM
Small Kids’ Race:  25m swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run         9:00 AM 

For more information visit www.caymantri.com.ky or email Larry Walters at wild@weststartv.com

This update comes to us courtesy of Cayman Active. For a full calendar of fitness events in the Cayman Islands, visit http://www.caymanactive.com/ . Be sure to sign up for Cayman Active’s monthly newsletter to stay on top of sports, health and fitness and health in the Cayman Islands

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Looking for some good, wholesome fun this holiday weekend? The Cayman Islands Traditional Arts Council has just the event for you. This Saturday, June 13th, from 12 Noon to 7PM, on Cayman Street at Boatswain’s Beach, there’s an event for the whole family called “Growing on our Traditions”.

Growing on our Traditions

Activities include:

• Marble Competition
• Jacks
• Jump Rope
• Soldier Crab Race
• Old Caymanian Music
• Crafts Demonstration

Regular admission is only CI $10.00 for age 13 and up, and CI  $4.00 for age kids 12 and under. There will be Caymanian crafts for sale, as well as food and drinks for sale on Cayman Street at The Schooner Bar & Grill.

What a great chance to learn more about our rich Caymanian culture, enjoy some family time in a beautiful locale, and try something different! Let’s show the kids what young folks used to do for fun before XBox and the internet.

C’mon on down to Cayman Street at Boatswains Beach, Saturday, June 13th, from 12:00 Noon-7:00PM.

Get ready for a fun day!

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Linda Rayner

If you’re looking for a personal trainer with a truly balanced background, look no further than Linda Rayner, a previous UK Fitness Instructor of the Year.

Linda, Cayman’s only professional Ballroom and Latin dance teacher, gained her fitness qualifications from Loughborough University and is AFFA, AEA, ICSA and RSA certified.

She was awarded the UK Fitness Instructor of the Year award, has a book and three videos to her credit and is featured in the book “The Best of British Women”. Linda was an international presenter, lecturer, examiner and master trainer before relocating to the Cayman Islands.

She specialises in tailoring her sessions to your specific needs and is recommended by physicians, doctors and chiropractors on the island.

Linda is available for private training in one of two air conditioned studios, a private gym, a heated pool or at your own location in any of the following disciplines:

AQUA FITNESS
AQUA THERAPY
PILATES REFORMER
PILATES/YOGA
STRENGTH TRAINING
FLEXIBILITY TRAINING
BODY TONING

Linda also runs drop-in morning classes at Fitness Connection, Glen Eden Road, South Sound:

Mondays & Wednesdays 8.30 - 9.30am  Aqua Fitness in the heated pool

Tuesdays 8.30 - 9.30am  Tone Zone

Fridays 8.30 - 9.30am Pilates/Yoga

These classes cost CI$15.00 each
 

For more information or to start pilates today, contact Linda on 345-917-3579 or email bodylines@hotmail.com. She’ll help you achieve your fitness goals in record time!

This update comes to us courtesy of Cayman Active. For a full calendar of fitness events in the Cayman Islands, visit http://www.caymanactive.com/ . Be sure to sign up for Cayman Active’s monthly newsletter to stay on top of sports, health and fitness and health in the Cayman Islands

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Go Girl Personal Shoppers

The number one complaint I hear from gals living in the Cayman Islands has to be “No Shopping Malls.” Thanks to a fabulous new shopping service now available to Cayman Islands residents, that problem is solved! Visit http://www.gogirlpersonalshoppers.com/ to see the details of how this groovy service works. The service is called called “Go Girl Personal Shoppers“.

It’s a super cool web-based service. First, you fill out a few client info forms. Then, you start shopping! All the best retailer websites are on the Go Girl site, like Nordstroms, Gucci, Fendi, Victoria’s Secret, etc. You can specify the actual style or let them shop for what you want (as in “little black dress”). For a fee, they take care of the rest. The Go Girls team are also expert style consultants, who can create an actual wardrobe for you, based on trends, your preferences in colors, brands, and other factors.

The Go Girls team is based in southern Florida (naturally, where the real stores are!) and they are on-island tonight (June 6th) to launch the Cayman Go Girl services at a chic party at Abacus. The launch party is 7:00-11:00PM at Abacus in Camana Bay. Wear black.

See you there, Cayman Fashionistas!

Go Girls Personal Shoppers            Telephone  954-342-3898

http://www.gogirlpersonalshoppers.com/

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Flowers Sea Swim

It’s time again for the Annual Flowers Sea Swim, on Saturday, June 20th, 2009. For the 17th straight year, along the pristine Seven Mile Beach in The Cayman Islands, swimmers will participate in one of the island’s most famous fitness events. With crystal clear waters and perfect wave conditions, the Cayman Islands are the ideal setting for the world’s flattest, fastest ocean mile.

Swimmers of all ages and skill level are welcome. This year’s race promises even more random prizes! One in every FIVE swimmers gets a prize this year; how cool is that?

Giveaways include round trip airline tickets, cell phones, cash, and much more!

For details and registration, please visit http://www.flowersseaswim.com/ or call 345-949-5299. You can also email questions to cflowers@candw.ky

Even if you aren’t a swimmer, this event is a total blast to watch, so scoot down to the event and check it out! See you there!

All registration proceeds benefit the Sunrise Adult Training Centre.

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