Ameris Cristofoli is a long-time Downsview resident who is passionate about keeping active. She is a big advocate on physical health being integral to one’s overall health.

This is what Ameris wanted to share with the community:

“I have lived in this house since 1965, over 55 years now. We started the exercise club 36 years ago at the Grandravine Community Centre. And it’s still going.

When we started, it was only 7 or 8 of us. Now we have over almost 80 ladies in the group. I love the ladies. I want to do this as long as I can. Keeps me going too. You know, it’s not just exercise. This is a meeting place, it’s for their mental health. It is a social circle. We grow together. Keeps us all going.”