When I took over the Ukulele Crew in March 2019, I decided we needed a reboot. My husband Dave came up with a great idea of “ Take Overs ”. Players who had exceptional ukulele skills, great vocals or played another instrument could take over a song and do a solo, while backed up by the group. There were a few Take Overs during the next two seasons but Take Overs have exploded this year. I ’ d like to spotlight the players who have given amazing performances. Peter Whalley played a Ukulele solo on Mama Don ’ t Allow and with Judy Boren sang a duet on Blue Christmas at our holiday concert. Charlie Morton played harmonica on Silver Bells and Silent Night and played spoons on Up on the Housetop and drums on Frosty the Snowman. Deanna Joe played the maracas on Feliz Navidad and Jamaica Farewell, bells on Jingle Bells and tambourine on Sea Cruise and Crocodile Rock. Ken Bittle played ukulele bass solos on many songs. The Ukulele Crew is practicing Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:30 and Saturdays, 1PM - 2PM for beginners and 2PM - 3:30 for All Players and adding new Take Overs for every performance. Our next concert is February 23. Check the Daily Planner for details. For more information contact Marilyn: marilyn.sabens@gmail.com
Lazy Life & Stroke Being physically inactive and spending leisure time doing sedentary activities has become common in the younger generation. A lazy lifestyle increases body fat; reduces muscles strength; affects bone density; metabolism, and deprives the overall immune system of the body. Therefore, an inactive lifestyle increases the risks of health issues. If you have been lazy, start slow with activities like walking (30 - 60 min) or mild exercises according to your age and health conditions. Smoking and tobacco substances are harmful and are likely to increase the chances of death and risk of stroke. Tobacco contains 7000 toxic chemicals impacting the lungs, damaging body cells, and increasing the threat of stroke. Smoke from cigarettes alters cholesterol levels which cause heart disease & stroke. You might not smoke, but passive smoking (inhaling elses smoke) is also hazardous. Drinking patterns varies in every individual, but excessive alcohol has quite an impact on health. And it is associated with increased incidents of stroke. Excessive alcohol contributes to high blood pressure levels (hypertension) and certainly gives rise to heart problems like atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and stroke. Limiting your consumption of alcohol reduces hypertension and cholesterol fluctuations, which are directly responsible for the stroke. Any life - threatening disease is the result of an imbalance either in blood pressure levels, cholesterol, or blood sugar level. These risk factors increase with age and attack the vulnerable group, and as soon as you neglect these three elements, they disrupt the harmony of the body. Make sure you check your BP, sugar regularly and control your cholesterol level to minimize the chances of stroke. Remember that a stroke is a blockage of blood flow in the brain that is caused primarily by unhealthy lifestyle choices. Other uncontrollable factors, such as family history, age, gender, and so on, may exist, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a choice that can help to reduce such risks. A stroke can happen unexpectedly. However, a person's lifestyle and genetics can influence whether or not they have one. Reminder. Sign up for the 5K walk for Feb. 19th. In activities office. THIS IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE DOG PARK. Still selling bricks for the health and fitness wall right outside the gym. Leave a memory or special note for someone. See me, or one of the fitness committee members. Chavalla Lopez - Bassham Health & Fitness Chair
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, February 17, 2022 3:30 pm Owners ’ Lounge
Everybody ’ s Son Thrity Umrigar An intriguing tale of race, and identity, love, morality and seeking truth.
The book group is re - assembling after a year and a half break. We will meet in the Owners Lounge where we can separate or outside by the fire pit. Masks are required.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. For information: Jean Dietrich 760 992 - 8225
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