live well logan program: jan - jun 2016

LIVE WELL LOGANinspiring a healthy community

25 JANUARY - 24 MARCH 201611 APRIL - 24 JUNE 2016

JAN – JUN2016

Live Well Logan provides a variety of free and low cost physical activities and healthy living programs for everyone to enjoy.

CONTENTS1 HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

2 COMMUNITY GARDENING

• Fryar Road Community Garden

• Yarrabilba Shaw Street Oval Community Garden

3 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS

• Beat It• Fit for Life• Food for a Happy and Calm Household • Meal Planning for Busy Families• Heart Moves• Lungs in Action• Nutrition Workshops

6 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Aqua Aerobics• Bootcamp• Boxing• Bushwalking• Canoe Logan River• Chair Yoga• Fitball Fun• Flagstone Youth Exercise Centre• Gentle Exercise• Group Fitness• Guided Walks • Hot Fusion• Hot Hula • Move and Groove• Tai Chi• Ultimate Dance Workout• Yoga • Mums and Bubs Bootcamp • Zumba Gold• Zumba Fitness • Heart Foundation Walking Groups • Circus Workshop - Parent and Child Acrobatics • Mums and Bubs Circus • parkrun • Rock Climbing

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?• Find an activity that suits you• Call the instructor if a booking is required• Wear comfortable clothing and footwear

DO LIVE WELL LOGAN ACTIVITIES CATER FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES?Yes, Live Well Logan activities cater for everyone. Our trained instructors and facilitators will ease you into the activity, making you feel comfortable and welcome.

If you have questions about the suitability of an activity feel free to contact one of the helpful and friendly providers.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?• $3 if there is a fee for your class

• Hat and sunscreen (outdoor activities)

• Small towel (if relevant to the activity)

• Water bottle

• Other equipment detailed in the activity description

All content accurate as of 25 January 20161

All activities in this booklet

are subsidised by Council’s Live Well Logan program

and are subject to change.

Please check details at

www.logan.qld.gov.au/livewell

BE REWARDEDParticipating in Council’s Live Well Logan program is very rewarding! Join our reward scheme to go into a monthly draw to WIN a Live Well Logan prize pack. All you need to do is:

COLLECT a reward card from your activity provider.

GAIN a stamp for every Live Well Logan activity you attend - you’ll need 10 stamps to complete each reward card.

ENTER the draw by sending your completed reward card to us in the mail. Enter as many cards as you like, the more cards the better your chance of winning!

WIN a Live Well Logan prize pack if you are successful in the monthly draw. We’ll notify you by phone if you’re a winner!

ENJOY showing off your awesome prize pack to your new friends as you continue having fun in Live Well Logan activities.

REWARD CARD

Would you like to WIN a Live Well Logan prize pack? To go into the monthly prize draw,

collect a stamp at each activity or class you attend and mail us your completed

reward card. The more cards you enter, the better your chance of winning!

For more information including competition terms and conditions and privacy

statement, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/livewell or phone 3412 3412.

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COMMUNITY GARDENING

Yarrabilba Shaw Street Oval Community GardenYarrabilba’s Shaw Street Oval community garden is about supporting locals and connecting people. It’s a great place to meet up and grow fresh produce. Everyone is welcome.

When Where Contact Cost

Meets every fortnight on Saturdays at 7.30am

commencing 23 January

Yarrabilba at the Shaw Street Oval (next to the dog park) [email protected] FREE

FREE

Herb Lovers by Annette McFarlaneHerbs are some of the easiest and most productive plants you can grow in a small space. This is a great workshop for beginner gardeners or for those who love to cook.


Saturday, 20 February 201610.30am - 12.30pm Logan North Library 3412 4140 or register online at http://

loganlibraries.org/events_calendar FREE

Easy Ways to Grow Your Own PlantsLearn how to propagate your own plants using a variety of methods. Seed, division, leaf cuttings and layering are just some of the techniques demonstrated in this hands on session with Annette McFarlane. Suitable for adults and children aged 10+.


Saturday, 16 April 201610.30am - 12.30pm Beenleigh Library 3412 4130 or register online at http://

loganlibraries.org/events_calendar FREE

Fryar Road Community GardenCommunity gardens are a great way for residents to come together, grow food , improve health and meet new people. Everyone is welcome at the Fryar Road Community Garden any day of the week. No gardening experience is necessary.


Every day Fryar Road Community Garden, 110 Fryar Road, Eagleby (07) 3382 6923

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMSBEAT ITBEAT IT is a tailored physical activity and lifestyle program, designed to assist those at risk of, or living with type 2 diabetes or chronic conditions. Each class includes a combination of gentle aerobic and resistance training exercises. Bookings are required for these sessions.


Mondays10.30am-11.30am

Logan North Aquatic and Fitness Centre, 2 Sports Drive, Underwood

inSports Health and Fitness (07) 3412 5640

Thursdays1pm–2pm

Jimboomba Community Centre, 18–22 Honora Street, Jimboomba


$3

Fit for LifeThis program provides health screenings and fitness exercises to improve your health and reduce the risk of falls. The program is delivered by allied health professionals. Bookings are required for these sessions.


Mondays 11am-noon Beenleigh PCYC,

20-38 Alamein Street, Beenleigh Beenleigh PCYC (07) 3380 1777Thursdays

11am-noon

FREE

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Meal Planning for Busy FamiliesIf you need to simplify dinner time and save dollars and all that mental energy tied up with solving the ‘what’s for dinner’ challenge, this workshop is for you! Join Home Economist and Professional Organiser Louise D’Allura for this 2 hour workshop. Bring water, notebook and a pen. Bookings essential via www.MealPlanningYourWay.com/events.


Friday 11 March 201610am-noon

Jimboomba Community Centre, 18 - 22 Honora St, Jimboomba

Meal Planning Your Way0408 723 559 Book online at:

www.mealplanningyourway.com/events

Saturday 21 May 20161pm-3pm

Crestmead Community Centre, Gimlet St, Crestmead

FREE

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS CONTINUED

Heart MovesThis class is a great way to get back into exercise. This low-to-moderate intensity exercise program is designed for people who are living with health conditions. Heartmoves is open to everyone and is designed to be safe for people with stable long term health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or obesity. Bookings are required for these sessions.


Wednesdays 10.30am – 11.30am



Fridays 10.30am–11.30am

Logan Metro Sports Centre, 357 Browns Plains Road, Crestmead


$3

Food for a Happy and Calm HouseholdThese nutrition and healthy living seminars provide facts about the way our foods have changed, how to plan and shop smarter to avoid harmful additives and improve your health. Bookings are required for these sessions.


Saturday 27 February 2016

1pm-3pm

Logan West Library, 69 Grand Plaza Drive, Browns Plains

Meal Planning Your Way0408 723 559 Book online at:

www.mealplanningyourway.com/eventsSaturday 23 April 20161pm-3pm

Logan Central Library, 26 Wilbur Street, Logan Central

FREE

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Lungs in ActionLungs in Action is a safe, enjoyable and low cost exercise maintenance program for people who are recovering from heart or lung conditions. Bookings are required for these sessions.


Fridays Midday–1pm


inSports Health and Fitness (07) 3412 5952 $3

Talking Tucker with Dale ChapmanJoin celebrated Aboriginal chef Dale Chapman as she takes you on a cultural journey inspired by her passion for bush tucker and her belief that traditional food is an effective weapon in the fight against heart disease and diabetes. Dale will demonstrate how to use Australian native berries, leaves, nuts and spices to create eclectic fusion cuisine. Suitable for adults and children aged 10+. Bookings are required for these sessions.


Saturday, 28 May 201610.30am - 11.30am Logan Central Library

3412 4100 or register online at http://loganlibraries.org/events_

calendar

Saturday, 28 May 20161.30pm - 2.30pm Logan Hyperdome Library

3412 4120 or register online at http://loganlibraries.org/events_

calendar

FREE

FREE

Nutrition WorkshopStop talking about losing weight and getting healthy... and start doing it! Learn the importance of diet and lifestyle choices for physical, metal, and emotional health and prevention of chronic illness. Recipes and snack ideas included! Attendance of all 5 sessions is recommended but not mandatory. Bookings are required for these sessions.


Thursdays commencing 25 February to 24 March

201610.45am - 11.45am

Hope CentreCnr Kingston Road & Queens

Road, Kingston

MiMFiT0468 306 686

Thursdays commencing 26 May to 23 June 2016

10.45am - 11.45am

Hope CentreCnr Kingston Road & Queens

Road, Kingston

MiMFiT0468 306 686

FREE

FREE

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Aqua AerobicsTake part in a fun aerobics class in the water. These classes may be of benefit to those at risk injury including seniors, obese and injured people. This class is open to all ages and abilities. Bookings recommended as class size is restricted.


Wednesdays1pm-1.45pm

Gould Adams Aquatic Centre, 558 Kingston Road, Kingston

City Venue Management 1300 733 053

Mondays*8am-9am

Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, City Road, Beenleigh

Beenleigh Aquatic Centre(07) 3287 2163

Wednesdays*8am-9am

Bethania Aquatic Centre, 88 Station Road, Bethania

Bethania Aquatic Centre (07) 3805 6032

Fridays*8am-9am

Eagleby Aquatic Centre, Cowper Avenue, Eagleby

Eagleby Aquatic Centre (07) 3287 2163

*These classes are only held in summer between 5 October - 11 December 2015 and 25 January to 24 March 2016.

$3

BootcampThis military-inspired training program aims to increase core strength, stability and cardiovascular fitness to tone and tighten the body.


Wednesdays 6pm-7pm

Logan West Community Centre, 2 Wineglass Drive, Hillcrest

Ripple Fitness 0400 747 753

Thursdays 6pm-7pm



Saturdays 7am-8am

Alexander Clark Park, Dewar Drive, Loganholme

Ripple Fitness 0400 747 753

Saturdays 7.15am-8.15am

Mt Warren Park Sports Centre, 2 Milne Street, Mt Warren Park


$3

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Bush WalkingJoin the Logan and Beaudesert Bushwalkers to increase your fitness while enjoying the outdoors and meeting new people.


Most Saturdays and Sundays

Various locations (Contact for more

information)

Heather O’Keeffe (07) 3208 6420

www.bushwalkers.com

First two bushwalks are free, then a small membership

fee applies.

Please contact Logan and Beaudesert Bushwalkers for information regarding the cost of this activity and what you need to bring along to participate.

Canoe Albert RiverCelebrate World Rivers Day by giving canoeing a try. Canoes will be supplied or you may bring your own. Bookings are essential for this activity.


Sunday 17 April 20168.30am - 9.30am or

10am - 11amWolffdene

3412 4491 or email [email protected]

For more activities visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/environmentalevents

FREE

Chair YogaChair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support.


Fridays 10.30am - 11.15am Term 1 only - 25 January to 24 March 2016

Logan Central Community Centre, Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central

MimFit0468 306 686 $3

BoxingThis workout aims to improve strength, fitness, flexibility and coordination while having fun. All fitness levels welcome!


MondaysCommencing 1 February 2016

6pm - 7pm

Hope CentreCnr Kingston Road & Queens Road,

Kingston

MiMFiT0468 306 686 FREE

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Fitball FunThis fun workout provides toning, strength building and core stability for all ages and abilities.


Fridays 9am-10am

Loganlea Community Centre, 28–32 Timms Street, Loganlea

CALM Yoga 0410 241 376 $3

Flagstone Youth Exercise CentreThe Flagstone Youth Exercise Centre provides a drop-in session for young people to try a wide range of activities including boxing and basketball.


Fridays 6pm-8.30pm

Foxy’s Gym, Flagstone Community College,

Poinciana Drive, Flagstone

Logan City PCYC (07) 3442 1700 $3

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED

Gentle ExerciseIf you enjoy low intensity activities join this fun, friendly and light group training session.


Tuesdays 11.30am-12.30pm



Wednesdays10.30am-11.30am


inSports Mt Warren Park (07) 3412 5440

Thursdays 10.30am-11.30am



Fridays 10.30am-11.30am


inSports Mt Warren Park (07) 3412 5440

$3

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Group FitnessThis group fitness session is suitable for all ages and abilities and aims to develop fitness, strength and flexibility in a fun and social environment.


Tuesdays 6pm-7pm Homestead Park, Shailer Park Enhance Your Life

0415 753 930

Wednesdays 6pm-7pm Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba Ripple Fitness

0400 747 753

$3

Guided WalksGuided Bird Photography Walk - Join wildlife photographer Todd burrows to learn the basics of how to get that perfect wildlife shot. Includes practical field tuition and guided walk. For adults and children aged 10+.

Creatures of the Night - join Council and WPSQ for a fascinating and surprising evening to see how the bush transforms when the sun goes down. Family friendly event.

Guardians of Scrubby Creek Story Walk - Join Missy Knox and her larger than life puppets as they bring to life the children’s book ‘Wajin: the Guardians of Scrubby Creek’, by Bev and Reg Knox. Ages 4-12.

Cornubia Forest Park Hike - Discover this parks natural values whilst exploring the lush fig and gum tree bushland. Run in conjunction with WPSQ. Moderate level of fitness required.

Bookings are essential for these activities.


Guided Bird Photography Walk

Saturday, 6 February 20167am - 9.30am

Browns Plains



Creatures of the Night Walk

Saturday, 27 February 2016

6pm - 7.30pm

Slacks Creek


This event is run in conjunction with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.


Guardians of Scrubby Creek Story Walk

Sunday, 13 March 20169.30am - 11.30am

Kingston3412 4491 or email [email protected]


Cornubia Forest Park Hike9am - 11am Cornubia



FREE

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Hot FusionA fun and unique workout, which combines strength, flexibility and balance training with ‘old school’ dance. This class combines free weights sculpting with dance moves. This “total body workout” tones your upper and lower body as it throws you back in time with dance moves like the Tootsie Roll, The Troupe, and The Charleston set to funky, retro music. HOT FUSION® makes you sing along and smile through your workout and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.


Tuesdays9am-10am

Term 2 only - 11 April to 24 June 2016

Berrinba Wetlands, Wayne Goss Drive,

Berrinba

Heilani Productions 0414 768 593 FREE


Hot HulaThis fitness program is inspired by the Pacific Islands and incorporates dance, movement, song and music to provide a total body workout. Open to participants of all cultures and communities.


Fridays 10am-11am

Berrinba Wetlands, Wayne Goss Drive, Berrinba

Heilani Productions 0414 768 593 FREE

Move and GrooveAn energetic and exciting movement program that teaches children aged between 2-5 years to express themselves physically and creatively, while having fun, to develop fitness and flexibility.


Tuesdays 9.30am-10.15am

Eagleby Community Centre, 8 - 16 Cowper Avenue, Eagleby

Club Funk Dance Studio 0417 479 188Wednesdays

9.30am-10.15am

Logan Community Church of Nazarene Cnr Kingston Rd and Akkora St Entry to carpark via Fawkner St

$3

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Tai ChiTake part in a group session and bring your body, mind and energy into a state of harmony. This pro-gram will help you to deal with stress in your daily life in a balanced way, improve your focus, relax your body and mind.


Tuesdays4.00pm - 5.00pm

Mable ParkParadise Road, Slacks Creek

Enhance Your Life0415 753 930

Thursdays 6.30am-7.30am

Federation Hall, Beenleigh PCYC, 20-38 Alamein Street, Beenleigh

Yang Tsin Su Academy 0468 485 097

$3

Ultimate Dance WorkoutThis ultimate dance workout combines dance, resistance training, pilates, yoga and kick-boxing to the latest pop, jazz, hip-hop and rock music.


Mondays 5.30pm-6.30pm

Logan Central Community Centre, Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central Hazel

0432 244 955Thursdays 5.30pm-6.15pm

Chambers Flat Community Centre, 49-65 Kenny Road, Chambers Flat

$3

YogaYoga helps create balance in the body by developing strength and flexibility. This gentle yoga class will help de-stress and enhance your sense of wellbeing. Please bring your own pilates or yoga mat.


Mondays 6.30pm-7.30pm

Greenbank Community Centre, 145 Teviot Road, Greenbank

Sensible Health and Mobility 0415 649 046

Mondays 7pm-8pm


Tony 0479 079 117

Wednesdays 9am-10am

Jimboomba Community Centre, 18–22 Honora Street

Sensible Health and Mobility 0415 649 046

$3

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Zumba GoldThe Zumba Gold class features exotic rhythms and dance moves set to high energy Latin and international beats. The movements are easy to follow and you can work out at your own fitness level. Zumba Gold is for people just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.


Wednesdays 9.30am-10.15am

Eagleby Community Centre, 94 Fryar Road, Eagleby MiMFiT

0468 306 686Fridays 9.30am-10.15am


$3

Zumba FitnessCombines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries! A total workout combining all elements of fitness. Come along and try it for yourself.


ThursdaysCommencing 8 February

20169.30am - 10.30am

Hope CentreCnr Kingston Road & Queens Road,

Kingston

MiMFiT 0468 306 686 FREE


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Heart Foundation Walking GroupsWalking is a great way to meet new people, see new places and be active and healthy.

Being active on a regular basis is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and walking is a great way to look after your heart.

Get involved in one of the many Heart Foundation Walking Groups in Logan.

To join a walking group, simply attend one of the groups listed below or contact the Heart Foundation walk organiser for further information.

FREE

Rochedale Go-Getters

Contact 0422 445 130

Walk Details Monday and Thursday at 4.30pm

Meeting Place Gazebo, Underwood Park, 956 Underwood Road, Priestdale

Windaroo Panting Paws

Contact 0409 636 117 or [email protected]

Walk Details Sunday at 4.30pm Dogs encouraged to attend

Meeting Place Windaroo State High School Car Park

Woodridge Wanderers

Contact (07) 3209 4826

Walk Details Monday to Friday at 7am

Meeting Place Logan Central Plaza, Logan Central, middle entrance near Venus Café

Rochedale South Tagalong Walkers

Contact (07) 3341 5813


Meeting Place Meet at 1st Sign, Underwood Park, 956 Underwood Road, Priestdale

Walkaholics (Logan Central)

Contact (07) 3412 4726

Walk Details Tuesday at 1.15pm and Wednesday at 12.15pm

Meeting PlaceLogan Gardens (near the Logan PCYC entrance) off Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central

Kingston Kickers

Contact (07) 3808 6621 or 0409 263 832

Walk Details Tuesday and Friday at 7am

Meeting Place Goldmine Park, Clare Road, Kingston

Loganlea Walkers and Proud of it! Contact (07) 3388 5348

Walk Details Various days and times

Meeting Place Various locations

Heart Foundation Walking is funded nationally by the Medibank Community Fund and the Australian Government. It is also funded by the Q LD Government to get more Queenslanders active and the ACT Government through ACT Health.

ATSICH Deadly Walkers

Contact (07) 3240 8940

Walk Details Wednesday and Thursday at 7am

Meeting PlaceLogan Gardens (near the Logan PCYC entrance) off Jacaranda Avenue Logan Central

Daisy Hill group 2

Contact 0407 672 040

Walk Details Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6am

Meeting Place St Edwards Church, 104 Chatswood Road, Daisy Hill

Browns Plains Trail Blazers

Contact (07) 3200 7320 or 0423 496 825


Meeting PlaceBerrinba Wetlands (Wayne Goss Drive / Billabong Outlook) or Logan Metro Sports Centre in wet weather

Daisy Hill group 1 Contact 0408 181 050

Walk Details Monday to Friday at 3.30pm

Meeting Place Various locations

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Circus Workshop - Parent and Child Acrobatics Run away and join the circus! Fun circus activity workshop with lots of play for parents with children aged 2-4 years. Bookings are required for these sessions.


Tuesday, 16 February 201612.30pm-1.30pm


Flipside Circus (07) 3352 7233 FREE

Mums and Bubs Circus In this class for parents with children aged 18mths to 4 years, introduce your toddlers to the wonderful world of circus and encourage their physical, motor and social development. Bookings are required for these sessions.


Tuesday, 16 February 20162pm-3pm


Flipside Circus (07) 3352 7233 FREE

Mums and Bubs Bootcamp These classes provide a fun and social workout for mums with babies and/or children. This class incorporates various circuits and drills that will get you super fit and strong. This high energy class will have you well on your way to a new post-baby body in no time!


Mondays 9.30am-10.30am Logan River Parklands, Blarkbird

Street, BeenleighYummy Mummy Fitness

0422 189 345Wednesdays 9.30am-10.30am

$3


parkrunparkrun is a free, weekly, 5km timed run or walk organised by local volunteers. The activity runs weekly, is open to everyone and is safe and easy to take part in. Logan is home to three event locations at Browns Plains, Beenleigh and Yarrabilba. Visit www.parkrun.com.au for more information.


Saturdays 7am

Berrinba Wetlands, Browns Plains

www.parkrun.com.auLogan River Parklands, Beenleigh

Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba

FREE

Rock ClimbingBuild your courage, confidence and fitness while climbing an eight metre high tower and abseiling back down. All abilities are catered for within these sessions.


Saturday 19 March 201610am-2pm

Mabel Park, Adizone, Paradise Road, Slacks Creek Base Zero

(07) 3342 2806Saturday 28 May 201610am-2pm

Underwood Park, Underwood Road, Priestdale

FREE

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LEGAL NOTICES

You must assess your own fitness, ability to exercise and any potential health risks that may affect your ability to participate in these activities. If you currently suffer or have ever suffered from the following conditions you must gain a medical certificate before participating in a Live Well Logan activity:• Heart or vascular problems • Stroke • Chest pains • Operations in the last 2 years • Dizziness or fainting • Current pregnancy • Diabetes with trouble controlling blood glucose within the last 3 monthsOn joining the Live Well Logan program, you will be required to agree to participate in Logan City Council’s Live Well Logan program at your own risk and hereby waive on behalf of yourself, your heirs and executors hereafter liability against Logan City Council and its officer, employees, contractors and agents for any injury, illness, death or adverse changes in your medical condition or state of health (whether permanent or temporary), arising directly or indirectly from my use of facilities or other services provided, whether supervised or not by Logan City Council staff.

For further information on the Live Well Logan Reward Scheme, including competition terms and conditions and privacy statement, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/livewell or phone 3412 3412.

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LIVE WELL LOGANinspiring a healthy community

CONTACT DETAILSFor further information about an activity contact the activity provider, for other enquiries please contact Live Well Logan on the details below.

Telephone 3412 3412Email [email protected] Website www.logan.qld.gov.au/livewell

live well logan program: jan - jun 2016

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