The 13th annual Valentine Gala to benefit Hillsboro Area Health Foundation, on Saturday, Feb. 11, will feature a scrumptious dinner plus dozens of desirable and valuable live and silent auction items.

Doors to the KC Hall on Rt. 185, Taylor Springs, will open at 5:30 pm, and celebrity waiters will start serving the Milanos Catering meal at 6:00 sharp. The menu features Greek salad, prime rib and chicken breast with a garlic shallot sauce, butter parsley potatoes, bacon-wrapped asparagus and assorted dessert tapas. Coffee, tea, draft beer, soda and two bottles of wine will be provided per table.

The Foundation's goal is to raise more than $80,000, with proceeds directed to medical school scholarships and children's health programs.

All bidding in both the silent and live auctions will be by number rather than name. Each person will have their own numbered bidding paddle.

There will also be four raffle drawings with tickets costing $25 for each raffle, or you can buy a "Raffle Pack" of four Gala Bills for just $90.

Click on the links below for complete listings of the live and silent auction items as well as the Valentine Gala raffles.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, couples who join Fusion during February 1-14 will get one-half off the enrollment fee -- that's a savings of up to $50.

Couple Memberships -- for two persons living in the same residence -- are $172 for three months, $326 for six months and $580 for 12 months. The regular price enrollment fee is $100.

Senior Couple Memberships are offered to any two individuals, one of whom is at least 60 years old and the other at least 55 years old. They do not have to live together. Several of these memberships are held by senior ladies who are friends and enjoy coming to Fusion together.

Senior Couple Memberships are $155 for three months, $298 for six months and $524 for 12 months. The regular price enrollment fee is $75.

If you're looking for a unique Valentine surprise for your sweetie, consider a gift certificate for a free massage by our Certified Massage Therapist.

For Fusion members, a 30-minute massage is just $21 and one-hour massage is $37. The non-member rates are $26 and $42, respectively.

Prices for a hot stone massage are, for members, $55 for one hour and $65 for 90 minutes. For non-members, $60 and $70.

Massage gift certificates are available at the Fusion front desk.

Pete Moyer, world champion hula hooping juggler -- or juggling hula hooper -- is now teaching a new group exercise class at Fusion Fitness & Aquatics in Hillsboro. "Hula Hotties" provides total body conditioning with emphasis on the core area, using the hula hoop and other equipment.

The 30-minute class meets weekly at 8:15 a.m. Friday. It met for the first time on Feb. 3 and got rave reviews from all attendees.

Pete says you do NOT have to know how to hula hoop to participate. Like all group exercise classes at Fusion, it's free to members and $5/class for non-members.

Pete, 18, son of the Rev. Tom and Gwen Moyer of Hillsboro, was recently featured in The Journal-News after a Youtube video of him juggling while hula hooping was broadcast on Current television's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" show.

Our popular Butt, Guts 'N Guns class is back on the Group X calendar, at 4:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday.

This is the perfect class for toning those trouble zones -- strength training focused on the glutes, abs and arms.

This month, Zumba will meet on Wednesdays only, with certified instructor Gina Burke leading the 6:30 p.m. class.

Since Hillsboro District schools will dismiss early on Friday, Feb. 10, we'll have the Bounce House open from 2:00 to 6:00 pm that afternoon in the Fusion gym.

Fusion members can bounce for free -- non-members just $3/person.

Silver Sneakers, a nationwide fitness program for older adults, has been shown to reduce health care costs by improving the health and well being of members, helping them become active and motivating them to stay that way.

Every week, Fusion offers the signature Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength & Range of Movement class at 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, and Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch at 9 a.m. Monday. Both are among the most well attended Group X classes at Fusion.

Participants know that physical activity helps them feel young, and exercises that build muscle strength, improve balance and promote walking can significantly reduce falls. Becoming more fit can also stave off chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer and high blood pressure.

To find out if you are eligible for a FREE Silver Sneakers membership, stop by the Fusion front desk or contact your health plan. For more information on the program, call toll free 1-888-423-4632 or visit www.silversneakers.com.

Throughout February, Fusion non-members who are participating in the Lighten Up 4 Montgomery County weight loss challenge can buy an adult day pass for just $8.50 and use a Walk Only Card during all open hours, 7 days a week.