Maureen Boino

I also have my Basic life support and FIrst Aid training through both the American Heart Association and the Red Cross.

I was a Chemistry & Forensic Science teacher for 35 years in the Berkshires, which is in Western Massachusetts.

 When we moved to Charlotte three years ago I retired from teaching and now work part-time for the Ronald McDonald House as their Hospitality Specialist at both Atrium Jeff Gordon Children's Center and Novant Hemby.

We moved here when my husband made a career change and built a home at Cresswind Charlotte where we have made wonderful friends and live a full active life.

Swimming has been my passion my whole life. I was on the swim team all through my school years. I worked at a summer camp where I taught swimming and was a lifeguard.

Now I also teach Aqua Aerobics at both Cresswind Charlotte and the Harrisburg YMCA.

As we age it is important to recognize and find that exercise niche that works for each of us to keep us healthy and fit. In my experience these last few years I have found that swimming and aqua aerobics is one of those lifelong exercises that keeps us strong and our joints flexible in a healthy and safe way.

I began this aqua aerobics journey after being struck by an automobile while out for a walk in October of 2021 back in Massachusetts. I was a year in recovery and am very lucky to be here as a "whole person," to continue to enjoy life.

It made me take a different perspective on life. There is value in taking the time to take care of your body in a gentle and safe manner. My motivation is to now help others see this and become champions of their fitness and healthy lifestyle.

In addition to aqua aerobics I like to take strength and barre classes. I love to go for walks with my husband, Kevin and our two American Eskimo dogs, Teddy and Finley.

I also like to ski, snow shoe, kayak, travel (our favorite place is Aruba), go to concerts and read a good James Patterson novel.

Most of all I enjoy spending time with my three children and grandchildren, Jacqueline who is married and has blessed us with two grandsons and lives in Winter Garden Florida, Kevin who just got married in May of 2025, and lives in Lexington Kentucky and our youngest daughter Catherine who will be starting Medical School this July.

I look forward to meeting all of you and helping you meet your healthy living goals.

Just Keep swimming...