Activity Book #7

Activity Book 7 Cal-Am Resorts JUNE 2020 I get by with a little help from my

Hello Dear Residents! Happy soon-to-be 4th of July! Our Activity Book is now at number SEVEN! We were in hopes that the virus would be over quickly but it looks like we need to hunker down for a while longer. A few of our Amenities are opening up and precautions are being put into place to keep us all healthier. Our theme of “Friendship” for this book came from you! We hear year after year that so many wonderful friendships are made at your resorts that when you leave you can’t wait to return back to all your friends made at your Arizona home. I have for many years called November, National Hug Month! We are all so glad when our dear snowbird friends return to us. And to those residents who are with us all year long, we enjoy our slower months of the summer to spend special times with all of you. We value you ALL as friends and hope that you enjoy this book. Activity Book #7 is filled with many wonderful articles on friendships; things to do with friends, ways to appreciate your friends, and places to visit in the state with friends. We’ve also included games, crafts, word puzzles, number puzzles, coloring pages, and much more. For those of you who don’t necessarily enjoy the games and coloring, pass the book on to your grandchildren or a friend to enjoy. Let’s all share and be kind during a time when we all need to feel cared for because you are all wonderful! If you have an idea or suggestion for book number 8’s theme, let your A.D. know! Please check out your Resort’s Mailchimp communications, too. There are several Virtual Classes that have been added. One is our Chefs Cooking Class, doing YOUR recipes from our recent Cal-Am Cook Books! So much fun! Be safe, be happy, and know that we are here dear friends. Let’s Party Later and Care Now!!! Starr Davis Regional Activities Director “We’ll be friends forever. Won’t we Pooh?”



Lets be friends Hey Let’s talk soon! Friends There! I haven’t seen you in forever! Our society tends to place an emphasis on romantic relationships. We think that just finding that right person will make us happy and fulfilled. But research shows that friends are actually even more important to our psychological welfare. Friends bring more happiness into our lives than virtually anything else. Friendships have a huge impact on your mental health and happiness. Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort and joy, and prevent loneliness and isolation. GOOD FRIENDS Benefits RELIEVE STRESS, of having PROVIDE COMFORT Friendships AND JOY, AND PREVENT LONELINESS The benefits of friendships While developing and maintaining friendships takes time and effort, healthy friendships can: Improve your mood. Spending time with happy and positive friends can elevate your mood and boost your outlook. Help you to reach your goals. Whether you’re trying to get fit, give up smoking, or otherwise improve your life, encouragement from a friend can really boost your willpower and increase your chances of success. Reduce your stress and depression. Having an active social life can bolster your immune system and help reduce isolation, a major contributing factor to depression.

Authors: Lawrence Robinson, Anne Artley, Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. are so Important Developing close friendships can also have a powerful impact on your physical health. Lack of social connection may pose as much of a risk as smoking, drinking too much, or leading a sedentary lifestyle. Friends are even tied to longevity. One Swedish study found that, along with physical activity, maintaining a rich network of friends can add significant years to your life. But close friendships don’t just happen. Many of us struggle to meet people and develop quality connections. Whatever your age or circumstances, though, it’s never too late to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and greatly improve your social life, emotional health, and overall well-being. Support you through Online tough times. Even if it’s Friends just having someone to share your problems with, Are Not friends can help you cope ENOUGH with serious illness, the loss of a job or loved one, opTwcscphwhocOfrealearforuiuoeiitciwemlncnfrsmo’rerhrnk,dlreembeisndadeivrrport,okfesaniofyaefasnluedssdotcincatoltstesgoaahdetchiybyon-aamsojntoiuf’utvptithnuehotpmasoiatnhwn-iaotynownesefugprlnoaicctghirpswnn,ncaaoteeyhwyielenintcnoicito.oontfneehnlfutSucyoernaeescioocci.swcntndeauhahetdmnyhn’saitproefidheiepnearoanasenirpknsde.rtsieedhsiaBndsocwn.eeudinkncatWfitw.,rtrioyanhfeiOihotohtrsiarhanuityieteslivhlonotniieunhnnd.eeg the breakup of a relationship, or any other challenges in life. Support you as you age. As you age, retirement, illness, and the death of loved ones can often leave you isolated. Knowing there are people you can turn to for company and support can provide purpose as you age and serve as a buffer against depression, disability, hardship and loss. Boost your self-worth. Friendship is a two-way street, and the “give” side of the give-and-take contributes to your own sense of Self-worth. Being there for your friends makes you feel needed and adds purpose to your life.

Tips to be More How to meet Friendly New People Even if you’re shy We tend to make friends with people we cross paths with regularly: people we go to school with, work with, or live If you are introverted or shy, it can feel uncomfortable to close to. The more we see someone, the more likely a put yourself out there socially. But you don’t have to be friendship is to develop. So look at the places you naturally outgoing or the life of the party to make new frequent as you start your search for potential friends. friends. Another big factor in friendship is common interests. We Focus on others, not yourself. The key to connecting tend to be drawn to people who are similar, with a shared to other people is by showing interest in them. When hobby, cultural background, career path, or kids the same you’re truly interested in someone else’s thoughts, age. Think about activities you enjoy or the causes you feelings, experiences, and opinions, it shows—and they’ll care about. Where can you meet people who share the like you for it. You’ll make far more friends by showing same interests? your interest rather than trying to get people interested in you. If you’re not genuinely curious about the other What to Look for person, then stop trying to connect. in a Friend Pay attention. Switch off your smart phone, avoid other distractions, and make an effort to truly listen to A friend is someone you trust and with whom you share a the other person. By paying close attention to what they deep level of understanding and communication. A good say, do, and how they interact, you’ll quickly get to know friend will: them. Small efforts go a long way, such as remembering Show a genuine interest in what’s going on in your life, someone’s preferences, the stories they’ve told you, and what you have to say, and how you think and feel. what’s going on in their life. Accept you for who you are. Listen to you attentively without judging you, telling you Be the Best how to think or feel, or trying to change the subject. Friend Ever! Feel comfortable sharing things about themselves with you. As friendship works both ways, a friend is also someone For better friendships, be a better friend yourself you feel comfortable supporting and accepting, and someone Making a new friend is just the beginning of the journey. with whom you share a bond of trust and loyalty. Friendships take time to form and even more time to deepen, so you need to nurture that new connection. Be the friend that you would like to have. Treat your friend just as you want them to treat you. Be reliable, thoughtful, trustworthy, and willing to share yourself and your time. Be a good listener. Be prepared to listen to and support friends just as you want them to listen to and support you. Give your friend space. Don’t be too clingy or needy. Everyone needs space to be alone or spend time with other people as well. Don’t set too many rules and expectations. Instead, allow your friendship to evolve naturally. You’re both unique individuals so your friendship probably won’t develop exactly as you expect. Be forgiving. No one is perfect and every friend will make mistakes. No friendship develops smoothly so when there’s a bump in the road, try to find a way to overcome the problem and move on. It will often deepen the bond between you.

It Takes Two Friendship takes two, so it’s important to evaluate whether the other person is look- ing for new friends. Do they ask you questions about you, as if they’d like to get to know you better? Do they tell you things about themselves beyond surface small talk? Do they give you their full attention when you see them? Does the other person seem interested in exchanging contact information or making specific plans to get together? If you can’t answer “yes” to these questions, the person may not be the best can- didate for friendship now, even if they genuinely like you. There are many possible reasons why not, so don’t take it personally! Making New When looking to meet new people, try to open yourself up to new experiences. Friends Not everything you try will lead to success but you can always learn from the experience and hopefully have some fun. Volunteering can be a great way to help others while also meeting new people. Volunteering also gives you the opportunity to regularly practice and develop your social skills. Take a class or join a club to meet people with common interests, such as a book group, dinner club, or sports team. Websites such as Meetup.com can help you find local groups or start your own and connect with others who share similar interests. Walk a dog. Dog owners often stop and chat while their dogs sniff or play with each other. If dog ownership isn’t right for you, volunteer to walk dogs from a shelter or a local rescue group. Attend art gallery openings, book readings, lectures, music recitals, or other community events where you can meet people with similar interests. Check with your library or local paper for events near you. Behave like someone new to the area. Even if you’ve lived in the same place all your life, take the time to re-explore your neighborhood attractions. New ar- rivals to any town or city tend to visit these places first—and they’re often keen to meet new people and establish friendships, too. Unplug. It’s difficult to meet new people in any social situation if you’re more interested in your phone than the people around you. Remove your headphones and put your smartphone away while you’re in the checkout line or waiting for a bus, for example. Making eye contact and exchanging small talk with strangers is great practice for making connections—and you never know where it may lead! Self-Disclosure is the key to turning acquaintances into friends Self-Disclosure We all have acquaintances—people we exchange small talk with as we go about our day or trade jokes or insights with online. While these relationships can fulfill you in their own right, what if you want to turn a casual acquaintance into a true friend? Friendship is characterized by intimacy. True friends know about each other’s values, struggles, goals, and interests. If you’d like to transition from acquaintances to friends, open up to the other person. You don’t have to reveal your most closely-held secret. Start small by sharing something a little bit more personal than you would normally and see how the other person responds. Do they seem interested? Do they reciprocate by disclosing something about themselves?

Friends Are National NOnATthIeOfNirsAtLSuFnRdIaEyNinDASuHgIuPstD, ANYati8o.n2a.l2F0ri2e0ndship Day encourages people across the country and world to connect with friends. Make a new friend or reconnect with an old one. Friendships come in many forms. We begin developing them when we’re very young. Throughout our lives, friendships and their meanings evolve. Our classmates and neighborhood pals explored the world with us. Together we shared experiences and made plans for the future. Eventually, paths diverge and new friends find a place in our social experience. Our world expands and our culture changes. Our friends teach us about the bigger world. Through friendships, we grow and broaden our horizons. Eventually, the world becomes smaller and more connected. International Day INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FRIENDSHIP 7.30.2020 International Day of Friendship on July 30 encourages forging friends near and far. To developing strong friendships worldwide is the hope that of a growing spirit of human solidarity. The day encourages making friends and building relationships with people outside of your own culture, country, or background. Through these relationships, a culture of peaceful understanding and mutual understanding develops. Aristotle classified the kinds of friends we develop into three categories: utility, pleasure, and good. Utility friendship – co-worker, a business partner in which the purpose of the friendship is a mutual objective. Pleasure friendship – a person whom others enjoy being with because they have a quick wit or an uplifting attitude. A person with whom the purpose of the friendship is to explore a mutual pleasure such as fishing, bowling, or other hobbies. Good friend – mutual respect, and admiration for each other’s qualities.

Everywhere Friendship Day HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY Get in contact with your friends for a chat or visit. Accept an invitation to meet new people. You might make lifelong friendships you didn’t know could exist. Post on social media using #NationalFriendshipDay to encourage others to connect with each other. NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY HISTORY National Friendship Day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919. It was intended to be a day for people to celebrate their friendship by sending each other cards. However, by 1940 the market had dried up, and eventually, it died out completely. Then, in 1998 Winnie the Pooh was named the world’s Ambassador of Friendship at the United Nations. In April 2011, the United Nations officially recognized July 30th as International Friendship Day; although most countries celebrate on the first Sunday of August! The official declaration invites us to “observe this day in an appropriate manner, in accordance with the culture and other appropriate circumstances or customs of their local, national and regional communities, including through education and public awareness-raising activities.” Of Friendship HOW TO OBSERVE Call or write a note to that friend you’ve not heard from in a few weeks or longer. Host a dinner party with friends from different communities or cultures. Play a board game or card game with someone who has recently immigrated. The game will facilitate learning both language and culture. Share your international friendships on social media by using #International Day Of Friendship and join the conversation. HISTORY In 1919, the International Day of Friendship began as a greeting card promotion called Friendship Day. By 1940, it had disappeared. The United Nations proposed a worldwide initiative in 1997 to establish an International Friendship Day. In 2011, the United Nations official proclaimed the day to inspire peace efforts and build bridges between peoples, countries, and cultures.

Unlikely Friendships There are some people out there that still believe with animals that they spend time with or that that animals are just dumb beasts, but the helped raise them, especially if their parents unlikely animal friendships will prove that they are gone. are capable of feeling love and compassion just Whatever the reason may be, unusual like we are. friendships show that animals may be far more Naturally, all of these animal pictures are emotionally complex than many of us believe. heart-breakingly adorable, but there’s more to Yet as complex, as they are, these funny ani- it than that. Why did these animals form their mals also have their hilarious moments when friendships? Some of them, like the lions, dogs, playing with their friend. Thanks to wildlife and elephants, are known for forming strong photography or the animal owners adept eye social relationships or even networks in the wild. that resulted in these funny animal pictures. In the absence of their prides or packs, it makes Maybe the friendships aren’t so unusual after sense that they would seek other animal friends all! Lina D. BoredPanda Staff outside of their species. Other more solitary animals may form a parent-child relationship boredpanda.com This is one of the most adorable animal friendships that we’ve seen in a long time. Bubbles the African elephant and Bella the black Labrador, both residents at the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina, have become the best of friends, and can often be seen playing in the water together. Bubbles was rescued in Africa after her parents were both found killed by poachers during a 20-year slaughter of elephants in Africa for their ivory. Luckily, they’ve found each other and developed this heartwarming animal friendship. Image credits: Barry Bland Bea and Wilma have Whether or not you’ve seen Disney’s become great friends beloved The Fox And The Hound movie, you’ll during their time together love Tinni the dog and Sniffer the wild fox, two at Busch Gardens in the unlikely friends from two different worlds. U.S. The two share a huge Tinni lives with his owner photographer 65-acre enclosure, so they Torgeir Berge in the forests of Norway. One aren’t forced to spend day, while they were on a walk together in the time together – they do so woods, they met a wild fox that they named willingly. Sniffer. Despite the thousands of years of Milo the tiny dachshund breeding and the social took Bonedigger the lion cub circumstances that stood between them, they under his wing when it was became the best of friends. discovered that the lion was Image credits: imgur.com suffering from a metabolic bone disease that left him disabled. Five years later, the 500 pound lion is still the best of buddies with the 11-pound dachshund and his two compatriots, Bullet and Angel.

The tale of Shere Khan the tiger, Baloo the bear and Leo the lion is truly touching. The three of them were rescued together from a drug dealer who had abused them extensively. Baloo even needed surgery to remove a harness that had grown into his skin and caused deformities – the owner had never bothered to adjust it. Because of what they’ve suffered together, the three friends are now inseparable. They are under the care of the Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary in the U.S. Image credits: Barcroft Media This curious pair was spotted playing by fishermen on the shore of Lake Van in Turkey. Not much is known beyond the fact that they’re very cute and very playful. Image credits: Barcroft Media Suryia and Roscoe live together at a rare Kasi and Mtani were raised together and endangered species reserve in the at Bush Gardens in the U.S. During U.S. While orangutans are endangered, their youth, their unusual friendship dogs are certainly less so. However, was a treat to watch. As he grew Roscoe has lived with her ever since he into adolescence, however, Kasi followed Suryia and her handlers home. began drifting away from Mtani It didn’t look like he had any other home and becoming more interested in to go to, so he stayed with Suryia, and the female cheetahs in the next they’ve been great friends ever since pen. While Kasi now spends more time with other cheetahs, the two Manni the wild boar piglet was found are still good friends and often visit starving in a field in southwest Germany schools and other places together. and brought home by the Dahlhaus Image credits: Busch Gardens family. When he was introduced to their Tampa Jack Russell terrier Candy, the two immediately hit it off. Since last we heard, Manni is recovering well and will either stay with his family or move to a wildlife park. The white tiger cub were separated from Image credits: Tanja Askani its mother after her enclosure was flood- Spotted by animal photographer ed during a hurricane. Fortunately, it was Tanja Askani, this unusual deer adopted by a U.S. animal reserve by Anjana and rabbit duo looks like right out the chimpanzee and their caretaker, China of Disney’s classic Bambi. York. Anjana has helped China raise many different orphaned animals, so we’re sure they’re in good hands. Image credits: Bary Bland

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FRIENDSHIP RECIPES Friendship, according to Wikipedia, is a relationship of mutual affection between two or more people. Friendship is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an association. A World Happiness Database study found that people with close friendships tend to be happier. Although there are many forms of friendship, some of which may vary from place to place, certain characteristics are present in many types of bonds. While there is no practical limit on what types of people can form a friendship, friends tend to share common backgrounds, occupations, or interests and/or have similar demographics. 30 Day Friendship Cake THIRTY DAY FRIENDSHIP CAKE FRIENDSHIP FRUIT STARTER: 15 oz. can pineapple chunks, drained 15 oz. can apricot halves, drained 15 oz. can sliced peaches, drained 10 oz. jar maraschino cherries, drained 1-1/4 cups brandy 1-1/4 cups white sugar In a large glass jar; combine drained pineapple chunks, apricot halves, sliced peaches, maraschino cherries, brandy and sugar. Stir gently with a wooden spoon. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 weeks, stirring at least twice a week. Drain and reserve the liquid. This liquid is your starter for the Thirty Day Friendship Cake. This is also delicious drizzled over ice cream as a sauce. THRITY DAY FRIENDSHIP CAKE RECIPE: 2 cups Friendship Starter 15 oz. can sliced peaches with juice 2-1/2 cups white sugar 15 oz. can pineapple chunks ½ cup white sugar 2-10 oz. jars maraschino cherries 1-1/2 cups white sugar 2-18.5 oz. packages instant vanilla pudding mix 1-1/3 cups vegetable oil 8 eggs 2 cups golden raisins 2 cups chopped walnuts (or your favorite nut) 2 cups flaked coconut Day One: In a large glass jar or bowl, combine 2 cups of the starter with 1 can of the sliced peaches and their juice (each slice chopped into 4 pieces). Add 2-1/2 cups of the white sugar and stir once every day for 10 days. When not stirring mixture, keep it covered with a paper towel, foil, or a loose lid. Let it sit at room temperature. Don’t refrigerate it or cover it airtight. A pan of water underneath the jar or bowl will keep the ants out. Day Ten: Add 1 can of chunk pineapple and its juice. Cut each chunk of pineapple in half. Stir in ½ cup sugar. Stir once a day for ten days. The color should change, and the mixture should foam when stirred. Day Twenty: Slice each cherry in half, and stir in. Add 2-1/2 cups of the white sugar. Stir once every day for ten days. The cherries will give the juice back its pinkish color. Day Thirty: Drain the fruit and reserve it and the liquid. The fruit will be used in the cake. Pour the liquid into 3 glass or ceramic pint jars. One for you to start your next cake and two for friends. Cake must be started within 3 days after receiving the starter, or you should freeze the starter to us at a later date. Do not use plastic or metal containers to store the liquid! Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour two 9”x13” baking pans. 1. It is best to mix the two cakes separately. Combine 1 box of the cake mix, 1 box of the instant vanilla pudding, 2/3 cup of the vegetable oil, and 4 of the eggs. Stir, then add ½ of the drained reserved fruit from the starter. Stir, then add 1 cup of the golden raisins, 1 cup of the chopped nuts and 1 cup of the coconut. Stir until all ingredients are combined. The batter will be stiff. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. Repeat for cake number two. 2. Bake cakes for 55 to 65 minutes. You can share the second cake with friends as you give the some of the starter.

Amish Friendship Cinnamon Bread AMISH CINNAMON BREAD A delicious Amish Friendship Bread recipe covered in a cinnamon sugar mix. The starter recipe is included so you can share with friends! Ingredients For the Starter: • 1 envelope active dry yeast • 2 cups warm water • 1 cup flour • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup milk For the Bread: • 3 eggs • 1 cup oil • 2/3 cup milk • 1 cup sugar • 2 tsp cinnamon • 1/2 tsp vanilla • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 2 cups flour • 1 large (or two small) instant vanilla pudding (not sugar free) • 1 cup sugar • 2 Tbsp cinnamon Instructions For the Starter: DO NOT use any type of metal spoons or bowl for mixing. DO NOT REFRIDGERATE. If air forms in the bag, let it out. It’s normal for the batter to rise, bubble and ferment. 1. To prepare the starter batch, mix yeast with 1/2 cup hot water until yeast is dissolved. Add 1 1/2 cup hot water, 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix until blended. Use whisk if needed. You now have enough batter for 4 portions. 2. In three Ziploc gallon sized freezer bags, add 1 cup of batter to each bag. These can be given away or used immediately. 3. In your bowl will be a remaining one cup of batter. You can use this immediately following the directions below. For the Bread: 1. Okay, with your 1 cup of batter, add remaining ingredients (except the last two-Cinnamon & Sugar are for the topping). Mix. Will be slightly lumpy, that’s okay. 2. In two loaf pans, grease generously, place parchment paper inside the loaf pans extending over the long sides of the pan, then grease generously again. (The parchment paper extending over the sides of the pan will make it easy to lift the bread loaf out of the pan when it is done baking & cooling). 3. Divide batter between two pans then generously top each battered pan with remaining cinnamon sugar mix. This is what provides a nice crunchy cinnamon layer on the bread, very important! 4. Bake in a 325 degree oven for about one hour. Cool about ten minutes in pan, then remove to cooling racks. Delicious served hot or cold (with butter of course)! Enjoy. 5. For the remaining 3 bags of batter, here are your instructions: (write this part of the recipe on the Ziploc bags with sharpie to pass along to friends or on a cute recipe card!) 6. DAY 1- Day you make starter or receive bag (do nothing) 7. DAY 2- Day 5- Mush bag 8. DAY 6- Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar to bag, Mush. 9. DAY 7- DAY 9- Mush bag 10. DAY 10-Pour contents of bag in large bowl, add 1 1/2 cup each of flour, sugar and milk. Measure out 1 cup into 3 Ziploc bags (the cycle keeps repeating), With remaining batter follow instructions above for making bread. ENJOY!

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Brain Health Online shopping, playing cards and spending time with friends are by Elizabeth Agnvall, AARP, April 21, 2016 Playing cards, board games and chatting with friends are active as we age,” said study author Janina good for your brain health. Krell-Roesch, with the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., What you are doing right now may help protect your who presented the study at the American Academy memory. A new study finds that computer use — whether of Neurology annual meeting this week in Vancouver, checking Facebook, sending emails or paying bills online Canada. — seems to be particularly effective for keeping your brain sharp. Playing cards or board games, reading magazines, See Also: How does your brain score? Find out at knitting or painting, and chatting with friends are also Staying Sharp good for your brain health. Researchers followed the study participants for an The study of about 2,000 men and women age 70 and average of four years and tested whether they devel- older participating in the long-running Mayo Clinic Study oped mild cognitive impairment, a condition that is of Aging showed that those who used the computer at often — but not always — a precursor to Alzheimer’s least once a week were 42 percent less likely to develop disease. Here’s what they found: memory and thinking problems than those who rarely logged on. At least once a week Reduced risk Those who engaged in a variety of other activities were 23 percent less likely to develop memory problems than Computer use 44 percent those who were less engaged in fewer activities. “The results show the importance of keeping the mind Reading magazines 30 percent Crafts (e.g., knitting) 16 percent Playing games 14 percent Creamy Blueberry Cheesecake A slow-cooker recipe Directions 1. Spray the inside of a 6-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Tightly form foil on the outside bottom and sides of the pan. 2. Add water to a large slow cooker equaling to 1/2-inch deep. Place a small rack (1/2-inch tall) at the bottom of the slow cooker. 3. Combine cookies and butter in a medium bowl. Transfer to the Ingredients: springform pan and press to form one even layer. • Cooking spray • Water 4. Combine cream cheese and 8 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl with a • 8 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely hand mixer until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, flour, vanilla, and salt, crushed mixing until just combined. Transfer mixture to the springform pan. • 2 tablespoons melted butter Place pan in the slow cooker. • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, 5. Top the bowl of the slow cooker with 3 layers of paper towels. Cover room temperature • 10 tablespoons sugar, divided with lid. Cook on the high setting for 2 hours. Turn off the heat and allow • 2 large eggs to sit for 1 hour more. • 1/3 cup sour cream 6. Combine blueberries, lemon juice, and remaining sugar in a medium • 1 tablespoon flour bowl. Mash some of the blueberries. Cover and chill. • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 7. Remove cheesecake from the slow cooker. Cover and chill for 1 hour. • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 (6-ounce) package fresh blueberries To serve, remove cheesecake from pan and top with the prepared • 1 tablespoon lemon juice blueberry mixture. Makes 8 servings

all linked to better brain health as we age Ronald Petersen, M.D., director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and another study author, noted that even the men and women in the study who carry a gene that makes them more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease had a reduced risk of memory problems if they regularly used the computer and took part in social activities. (The other types of activities weren’t linked to a lower risk of memory problems for those with the gene.) “These activities may enhance synaptic connections in the brain and induce or promote new connections,” Petersen said, adding that research is increasingly finding that lifestyle factors may help strengthen the brain to allow it to with- stand disease. In addition to attending the neurology conference in Vancouver, Petersen was participating in a Global Council on Brain Health meeting with an emphasis on exercise and brain health. Kaycee Sink, a geriatrician who heads the Memory Assessment Clinic at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and was also attending the global council meeting, noted that the Mayo Clinic study could show only an association between the activities and protected memory — not cause and effect. She said study participants who were in early stages of mild cognitive impair- ment might have trouble with these activities. “So it’s possible that doing fewer activities is a marker for disease rather than the converse — that participating in the activities is reducing risk,” she said. It would be interesting to know, for example, whether these were people who had never used a computer or previously used a computer regularly and then stopped. Nevertheless, Sink said, she advises her patients to stay cognitively and socially active. “Even if it doesn’t prevent dementia, being engaged is beneficial for one’s well-being.” Other studies have found that spending time with friends, for example, reduces the risk of depression and decreases blood pressure. “If you isolate yourself and stop engaging with others, who is going to be your social support?” Sink said. Elizabeth Agnvall is a features editor for health at AARP Media.



Melt-in-Your-Mouth Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients: Directions • 1 1/3 cups flour 1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. • 1 tablespoon baking powder 2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. • 1 teaspoon fine salt 3. Combine butter, brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, peanut butter, • 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted egg, and vanilla in a large bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 4. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing well with a hand mixer. • 3/4 cup sugar, divided 5. Scoop by tablespoonful and roll into balls. Roll balls into the • 1 cup creamy peanut butter remaining sugar, coating completely. Place on the prepared • 1 large egg baking sheet. Create crosshatch lines on top of each doughball • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with a fork. 6. Bake 12–14 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen

Giving the Perfect Gift We all have that one friend that seems to have everything. You love them, but buying them gifts can be a frustrating experience, and no one wants to just hand over money because that’s not a fun gift. Half of the fun of giving gifts is watching the recipient’s face when they open it. If this sounds like someone you know, you’re in luck. We’re going to give you 10 tips and ideas for gifts for friends who have everything. We’ll give you a few spots to find these gifts, as well as how to decide what to give them. Listen to What Your Friends Say bottom prices. These sites also allow you to find the hottest deals and discount codes so you can get your File away seemingly trivial information when you and friend the gift they want without going way over your your friends chat. If something breaks, if they fall in love budget. with an item, or if they talk about wanting to buy something in the future, Give Them an Experience they’ll most likely tell you about it. When they do, jot down a quick note. Does your friend have a love for a You can do this for all of your family certain book or book series like Les and friends. It’ll give you a good idea Misérables, Wicked, or the Harry of what to give them for gifts, Potter series? Can they quote the birthdays, or celebrations. movies and books word for word? Keep Track of Gifts Chances are, they most likely already Sometimes when people give you a have the book or books, movies, and gift, it’s something that they would like posters. But, you can get them tickets to have for themselves. You can start to a live performance. Maybe throw to keep track of which friend or family in a gift certificate to their favorite member gives you what gift. restaurant so they can have dinner and Also, if they comment a show. on another gift that you get, make a note. You can purchase these Hand Make Your Gift items when the holidays come around and give them to your impossible-to-buy-for friends and family. For those crafty people, you can make your friend a gift, or collaborate with someone who is crafty to make the gift. It can showcase everything you love about your friendship. You could also make something that has a practical use like a key holder, shoe rack, or a fishing pole rack for the friend who loves fishing. It’ll mean more because it’s handmade. Give the Gift of Calm And Peace Attach the Gift to a Memory For people with a lot of stress or hectic lives, giving Has your friend passed a large milestone recently? them the gift of a quiet dinner out, a weekend away, or Maybe they’ve graduated from college or won an a massage can be the perfect gift. Perhaps you can make award. Perhaps there is a great memory of you two the gift even better by offering to watch your friend’s kids that can make both of you smile whenever you think when they decide to take advantage of your gift. Giving of it. You can arrange to have their diploma or award a gift like this doesn’t have to be expensive, and you can professionally framed. Maybe your friend sold an donate a little bit of your time, so they don’t have to older gaming system and would like a replacement. scramble looking for a babysitter. These types of gifts can have a lasting impact. Bargain Hunt Find Out What They Need Perhaps the gift you want to give your friend is more This one sounds obvious, but the key is to think expensive than you can comfortably afford but you have outside of the box. Many successful people could use your mind made up, and you’re going to get it for them. time for example. While you can’t give them time, you Don’t break your budget. E-commerce platforms and can give them one of the dozens of gadgets available sites like Sello allow you to find excellent gifts at rock to help them better manage their time. Also, if you have a friend in nursing school or you know someone

who’s going back to school after an absence, give them Make them laugh. Don’t just give a Kindle. Give a survival kit with treats, coffee, and maybe a certificate for a lunch date so you can catch up. your crazy liberal friend a Kindle hidden inside a copy of Sarah Palin’s autobiography. Know someone who loves potatoes? Give her 22 pounds of them. Comedy Central Do a Little Detective Work blogger Mike Pomranz of Tosh.0 participated in one of our gift exchanges and sent his giftee one hundred The internet is a wonderful thing, and there are dozens trillion dollars—and it was real, it just also happened to of platforms that can give you clues as to what your be a now-defunct Zimbabwean currency. friend wants. Look for an Amazon wishlist or take a look at their Pinterest boards. If they’re on Reddit, you can see a history of things that they’ve commented on or posted, and Reddit also has a wish list in the marketplace. Facebook is another Look to the past. Maybe someone on your list platform where you can look at their recently graduated from college, posting history. and you could frame his The greatest gift diploma for display. One of our Consider a Charitable Donation you can give some- gift exchange participants one is your Time . . . received a painting of her dog Maybe you’ve gone through all of these that had died the year before. Let items, and you’re still stumped and not Because when them relive their childhood. One sure what to get your friend. Find out you give your time, participant, whose brother had a cause they’re passionate about. You You’re giving a por- sold his Nintendo 64, received probably already know if they’re involved tion of your life another one. And what child in a charitable organization or not. For that you’ll never hasn’t wished they could eat just the animal lover, donate to an animal the marshmallows out of the shelter. There are thousands of charities get back . . . Lucky Charms box? available for cancer research, LGBT+, rehabilitating addicts, helping troubled Paulomi Mondal kids, and more. Consider making a There is another way to select donation in their name. the perfect gift but it involves Make the present an event. Get creative with changing our perception of what gift giving is all about. The problem is that we think about giving gifts as the the packaging! Rather than just handing them a gift in exchange of physical objects. A useful alternative is to regular wrapping paper, think of the gifting experience think of a gift as communication. When you give a gift as an event—and you want to make sure they enjoy it. to someone, what you are actually doing is Hide his gift and send him on a scavenger hunt to find speaking to them. You buy, make or discover a gift that it. Rather than just giving him a gift card, hide a secret says something to the receiver. They receive the gift, message in a Twilight book that sends him to the gift and if they are perceptive, they understand your card code. Or sew her present into a giant stuffed shark message. Of course this is obvious, but somehow we so she has to do surgery on it to get it out. And never, forget it when we go to choose gifts. We focus first on ever, underestimate the sheer fun of unwrapping the object or the need, then check what message it presents. Sometimes, quantity can mean quality, when conveys. it’s a bunch of small individually wrapped items.Make a list of all the things the person is interested in and things that define who they are. Make this list long—spend at You may have realised gifts are communication when least two full minutes writing down as many things as someone gives you a gift and you are instantly aware of you can. Now brainstorm something to go with every what it says. Some gifts communicate distance, others item on that list, small or big. You don’t have to give all intimacy. Some say ” I love your creativity”, others “You of those gifts, but you’re going to hit on some cool ideas should look after yourself”. Some are downright you wouldn’t have otherwise, and when you combine insulting. What gifts communicate is seldom attached a few of them, your giftee will appreciate how personal to their price tag or their prestige. Some of the gifts and thoughtful you were. One guy who suffers from that I have appreciated the most have been practically depression, loves science fiction, and is also interested free for the giver to arrange for me, but have said so in male fashion got a potentially life-changing gift that much that they have been immensely valuable. was perfectly tailored to him. Someone who loves bacon If you harness this thinking, when you choose gifts, got a year-long gourmet bacon-of-the-month s then you can quickly move towards the perfect gift. Ask ubscription. yourself first, “What do I want to say to this person?” Include a little bit of yourself. Make it personal in a different way—personalized from you rather than for them. Create a piece of art, write a song, knit a scarf—you get the idea. Combine this with one (or more) of the above suggestions for an ultra-personalized gift.

More Ideas for the Perfect Gift Make a list of your friends interests and needs. Decide if you want your gift to be light or sentimental. Consider their personality. • Are they artistic? Consider supplies for a project they would like. • Are they a sports fan? Do they have a favorite team? • Consider a t-shirt, game ticket, or other sports memorabilia • Are they a music buff?An album or a t-shirt of their favorite band. If they play an instrument look for items related to their instrument. • Is there a special event in their future? • Perhaps a vacation or trip? Consider related items. • Do they have a pet? • Do they like to read? • Do they like to dine out? • Consider taking them to dinner at one of their favorite spots or someplace they have never been. The occasion. How close is your friendship? Gifts for close friends can be personal and relate to your years of friendship while gifts that are to personal or expensive may be awkward to newer friendships Continue to think outside the box. Remember that no matter what your friend’s interests are, your gift should be thoughtful and interesting. There are so many creative gifts. Gifts that keep giving, such as magazines. Consider gourmet coffee, tea, or their favorite libation. Customize mugs or glasses for a personal thoughtful touch. You can even subscribe to a sock of the month Ingredients: Who Wouldn’t Love a Pie! • 1 (3.4-ounce) box sugar-free vanilla instant Strawberry Vanilla Pie pudding mix • 1 cup cold milk A diabetic-friendly, no-bake recipe • 1 (6-ounce) graham cracker crust • 3/4 cup boiling water Directions • 1 (3-ounce) box sugar-free strawberry gelatin 1. Combine pudding mix and milk in a medium bowl with a • 1/2 cup ice cubes hand mixer for 2 minutes. Transfer to the graham cracker • 1 1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries crust, spreading evenly. • 2 cups sugar-free whipped topping, thawed 2. Combine water and gelatin in a medium bowl, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in ice cubes until ice has melted completely. Allow to stand 5 minutes. 3. Arrange strawberry halves in an even layer on top of the pudding layer. Gently spoon gelatin over strawberries. Cover and chill 3 hours or until firm. Top with whipped topping for serving. Makes 8 servings



Famous Frienships JThoehsencoAnddanadmthsirdapnredsideTnhtsoshmareadsonJeeoffftehre smoonst famous friendships in American history, but their relationship was often as rocky as it was warm. The men were first brought together in the 1770s during the Revolutionary War and the Continental Congress. While quite different in appearance and temperament—Adams was a stout, neurotic northerner and Jefferson a slim, genteel southern- er—they soon became friends and allies in the fight for American independence. Jefferson and Adams often corresponded through letters in their early careers, but they later experienced a falling out over their op- posing views on government. After their camps traded slanderous insults during a nasty 1800 presidential campaign, the two didn’t speak for several years. Adams finally broke the silence in 1812 after a mutual friend convinced him to write Jefferson a letter. Jefferson responded, and the elder statesmen eventually rekindled their decades-old friendship, exchanging dozens of letters discussing philosophy, religion and politics. In a famous twist of fate, both men died only hours apart on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. One was aGprooetuacnhd NoobMelalaruxreaatenkdnowTn.Sfo.r dEiffliicoutlt, melancholic verse like “The Waste Land,” the other a cigar-chomping comedian famous for his bawdy humor. Nevertheless, T.S. Eliot and Groucho Marx formed a peculiar friendship during a three-year stint as pen pals. Their bizarre correspondence began in 1961, when Eliot wrote Marx asking for a signed fan photograph. Marx obliged and requested a picture of Eliot, and this spawned an unlikely relationship that lasted until just before Eliot’s death in 1964. The two men bonded over their mutual respect for each other and their shared love of literature, but their letters often highlighted their contrasting personalities. Eliot was conservative and respectful, once even apologizing for addressing the “Animal Crackers” star as “Groucho.” Marx, on the other hand, appeared to delight in trying to offend his bashful correspondent, once writing, “I would be interested in reading your views on sex, so don’t hesitate. Confide in me, Tom.” The men finally met in person in 1964, when they dined with their wives at Eliot’s home in London. Marx would later write that the dinner taught him that he and Eliot shared three things in common: “(1) an affection for good cigars and (2) cats; and (3) a weakness for making puns.” The two esteemJe.dRa.uRth.orTs foirlskt mieent ina1n92d6 aCt a.Sga.thLeerinwg ifsor English faculty at Merton College, but they didn’t really become friends until the 1930s, when they were both in a literary discussion group at Oxford University known as the Inklings. Tolkien was raised Catholic and subscribed to that belief system his whole life. Lewis, on the other hand, had a more complicated relationship with religion. He was raised Irish Protestant, then became agnostic; while in the Inklings, he was working his way back toward religion. Then, in 1931, he and Tolkien went on a long walk with Dyson. As they wandered, the men had a conversation about myth and God. All three later cited an important moment when Tolkien verbalized how ancient stories were able to describe higher truths, and within two weeks, Lewis was a Christian once again. That conversation didn’t just inspire Lewis’s return to Christianity; it also inspired him and Tolkien to write The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, respectively. The writers had a falling out while working on the books, but they continued to praise and support each other in public over the years. Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake This “bromance” began in 2002 when Fallon hosted the MTV Video Music Awards, and it was basically love at first sight for the pair. At the time, Timberlake was just about to break out from his time in NSYNC, and Fallon was still a Saturday Night Live cast member. Their relationship developed when Timberlake hosted SNL a few years later and the duo created the recurring sketch “The Barry Gibb Talk Show.” Timberlake and Fallon have since become seemingly inseparable in the media, and Fallon even presented Timberlake with his MTV Video Vanguard Award

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire This interesting friendship kicked off in 1990 when the two auditioned for the same role in a TV show. They reportedly agreed to help each other in the industry whenever possible, and their bond hasn’t broken yet. Flash forward to 2013 and the two finally star together in the infamous “The Great Gatsby.” Between those pivotal moments, paps have spotted the pair rooting on teams at basketball games, snorkeling with each other on vacations, and sitting together at parties. Their years-long friendship has withstood the tests of time, and in Hollywood, that’s even more impressive. “Every single choice I’ve made, I’ve talked to Tobey about and vice versa,” DiCaprio said to The Associated Press during an interview. “We’ve had endless conversations about certain projects and argued with one another and supported one another along the way.” Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams These “Game of Thrones” actresses met on set when they were young. They spent hours on and off set together, they often walk the red carpets together, and they even have matching tattoos in case one of their characters gets killed off. If that’s not true friendship, what is? When Insider spoke with Turner ahead of the “Game of Thrones” season seven pre- miere, she called Williams her “soul mate.” “She’s my best friend,” Turner said. “She’s my soul mate. I love that girl to pieces.” Dean Martin, Martina Navratilova Sammy Davis Jr. AatnhldeteCs MharrtiisnaENvaverarttilova and Chris and Frank Sinatra Evert were rivals on the tennis court: Three of the members of The Rat Pack: During the 1970s and ‘80s, the two Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank played against each other 80 times Sinatra, were also close friends throughout over the course of 16 years (60 of those their lives. Along with fellow members matches were finals). But off the court, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, the trio the two women developed a strong performed in sold-out Las Vegas shows friendship that has endured to this day. and on the big screen in films like “Ocean’s Navratilova was born in Czechoslovakia, 11” and “Robin and the 7 Hoods.” During where she started playing tennis at a the civil rights movement, Frank even went very young age. When she was 16, she so far as to skip performances where began playing matches in the U.S., and African-Americans were banned. met Evert not long after. “When I was a young girl, a long way from home, Chris Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox and her mother [Colette] were always nice to me,” Navratilova said later. We can safely say that the friendship The admiration was (and still is) mutual. of Jen and Courtney is one of the In another interview, Evert explained, strongest and sincerest friendships in “I think people forget that we were left Hollywood. The ladies met on the set alone in the locker room every Sunday of the popular show Friends in 1994 after we played final matches, and one and became real-life besties. Though of us would be crying and the other the actresses have gone through many would be comforting—nobody saw difficulties (Cox’s divorce from David that.” And this translated to non-ten- Arquette and Aniston’s divorce from nis settings as well. While Evert went Brad Pitt), they never cease to support through a divorce in 1986, Navratilova and encourage each other in every- invited her to Aspen for a relaxing vaca- thing. In one of her interviews, Aniston tion. On that trip, Evert met her future revealed, “I’ve slept in her guest bed- husband: downhill skier Andy Mill. room a lot. All I can say is she’s been there for me through thick and thin.”

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Benefits of Working Fewer skipped workouts  Scheduling a gym session with a friend helps hold you accountable for getting your workout in. Meeting someone at the gym not only motivates you to show up, but to work hard as well.   Push yourself further  Exercising with another person pushes you to do your workout and do it to the best of your ability. Another bonus – if you work out with a friend who is stronger or faster than you, you’ll be more likely to test your own limits.   Encourage each other  We so often get in the way of our own success.  “Head trash” or “stinkin’ thinkin'” can make us feel that we are not good enough or progressing enough.  Leading us to self sabotage.  Having a friend that is part of the journey with you can provide the encouragement you need to stay on track.      Work out longer   Time flies when you’re having fun or at least when you are distracted! Having someone to chat with between sets let’s you focus on something other than just your workout making the time go by faster.   Recover together   There’s nothing worse than undoing all your hard work at the gym with unhealthy foods. A friend who’s worked up a sweat with you is likely to want to join you for a healthy post-exercise meal or snack.

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Grab a Friend and Are you hunkering for cooler climates as the Arizona desert Bell Rock - Sedona begins to heat up? Well we’ve got some great suggestions for day and weekend excursions to beat the heat! Whether you reside at a Cal-Am Resort in Mesa, Gold Canyon, Surprise, Tucson or Yuma we’ve got some locals for you to visit this summer and take a breath of pine air…let’s hit-the-road and explore beautiful Arizona’s hills and mountains! NORTHERN ARIZONA Devils Bridge - Sedona Just north of Surprise is Lake Pleasant Regional Park; a beautiful, Horton Creek - Payson expansive lake for boating and fishing with many hiking trails from moderate to difficult terrains. Plan on starting your excursion to there early in the morning as this “chaparral” local can still be warm in the summer months. If you really desire the smell of pine trees; head up to the Prescott National Forest in Yavapai County for the day or weekend. This forest range is located southwest of Flagstaff and offers many hiking options as well as places to visit in 8 wilderness areas. The temperature here will be surely cooler than the Phoenix Valley and the Ponderosa Pines will be plentiful. Places to visit include: Horsethief Basin Recreational area (south of Prescott) with hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, horseback riding and OHV riding; Wolf Creek Falls (southwest of Prescott) in the Bradshaws Mountain Range boasting beautiful Hassayampa Lake, Indian ruins of the Hohokam culture, hiking trails and backroad adventures; Granite Basin Recreational Area, Willow Creek Reservoir, Lynx Lake, Groom Creek, Watson Lake, Goldwater Lake and the Highlands Center for Natural History (all around the Prescott area). Only 2 hours from Phoenix central are the astounding red rocks of Sedona and the quaint “small” city of Flagstaff. Sedona being a mecca for those desiring a Zen-like spiritual experience, amazing art finds or a great round of golf and Flagstaff surrounded by pine trees, trailheads, restaurants, western regalia and the Northern Arizona University campus. While visiting Sedona; try the moderate hike to Bell Rock or the more challenging hike at Devil’s Bridge Trail. Be sure to drive through Oak Creek Canyon on your way up to Flagstaff for more bucolic scenery. While in Flagstaff visit Buffalo Park, a 215 acre park offering a 2 mile hiking loop, picnic areas and scenic views; Walnut Canyon National Monument show- casing Sinagua-culture Cliff dwellings and The Arboretum at Flagstaff housing 750 native plants of the high desert Colorado Plateau region. Colorado River - Yuma Watson Lake - Prescott

Explore Arizona EASTERN ARIZONA Lake Pleasant Walking Bridge Less than 2 hours northeast of Mesa up HWY 87 is the *Tonto National Parker Arizona Forest range and the towns of Payson, Strawberry, Pine and Starr Valley Patagonia Lake (to name just a few). In this tree covered setting, desert dwellers can escape the summer heat and find it considerably cooler (and greener)! There are many hiking options and other sites to explore including; The Tonto Natural Bridge State Park-believed to be the world’s largest natural travertine bridge! The trail going up to the bridge is a moderate hike and the park has many picnic and grassy areas in which to relax and unwind. Just east of Payson is Starr Valley and the “moderate” Horton Creek Trailhead along a beautiful creek with Manzanita, Juniper and Pine trees and a host of wild flowers in the late spring. For those desiring a challenging experience head to the Fossil Springs Trail in Strawberry whose views of the Spring’s Falls will not disappoint the more “advanced” hikers! Heading northeast on HWY 60 travelers can explore the mountainous regions of Pine Top-Lakeside, Show Low and Greer. While these locations will probably warrant overnight stays, they are most definitely worth the drive to get out of the heat of the valley floor during the summer months! TUCSON ARIZONA And where do Tucsonans go to beat-the-heat in the summer? Well for those dwelling in the southern portion of the state, the *Santa Catalina’s Mountain Range on the north side of Tucson offers pine trees, hiking, vistas and more! The small community of Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon (just 1 hour from Tucson) even boasts a small ski resort in the winter months and a venue for concerts and celebrations during the summer months. Many Tucson residents will also travel southeast to Patagonia Lake State Park (between Sonoita and Nogales) for camping, kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and relaxation. *At the time of this printing both the Tonto National Forest range (Bush Fire) and the Santa Catalinas Mountain range (Big Horn Fire) are experiencing extreme forest fires. Please check with the local parks before traveling to either of these locations. Our prayers are with the many fire teams & crews battling these fires in our beautiful state. Oboretum - Flagstaff Santa Catalina Mountains - Tucson

YUMA ARIZONA Lake Pleasant - Hikers Martinez Lake - Yuma While most Arizonans do know that Yuma can be the hottest region in the summer months; they too have places to escape the heat in June, July and August. For those not wishing to drive too far- a float down the Colorado River is right in their backyard! Beginning at Gateway Park, tubers, kayakers and other water crafts can float (or motor) down to the West Wetlands area for a day of fun in the sun & water. Just 60 miles North of Yuma, shooting off of the Colorado River is Martinez Lake and the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge (along with some infamous sand bars). Another hour from there is the town of Parker with more water experiences to be had on the Colorado river and up to Lake Havasu! And if you’re really needing a change of pace (and scenery), while not in the state of Arizona, San Diego is only 3 hours away and a definite cool-climate local of many Yuma residents (and Arizonans) to visit during the heat of the summer. This covers our wonderful state and its many places to “cool-off” over the summer months! Let us know about your excursions to any of these locations…we’d love to see some photos of your day trips and weekend get-a-ways! Have fun, stay cool and be safe! Ricotta Ham Roll-Ups Ingredients: Directions • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1. Preheat oven on broil. • 1 cup mozzarella cheese 2. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and spinach in a medium bowl. Set aside. • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3. Lay two slices of ham on a flat surface, mostly overlapping • 1 (9-ounce) package frozen chopped each other. Scoop 2–3 tablespoons cheese filling onto the spinach, thawed and drained slices and roll into a log shape, enclosing the filling. Place in a • 20 slices deli ham baking dish. Repeat until all ham slices and filling are used up. 4. Place under the broiler for 4–5 minutes until warmed through. Serve warm. Makes 10 servings Tuna-Stuffed Tomato Appetizer A no-bake recipe Ingredients: • 4 medium tomatoes Directions • 2 hard-boiled eggs, minced 1. Slice the tops off each tomato. Hollow out each tomato. • 1 (5-ounce) can tuna fish, Be careful to not crush. drained and flaked 2. Combine eggs, tuna, pepper, capers, parsley and • 1/4 teaspoon pepper mayonnaise in a medium bowl. • 1 teaspoon capers 3. Fill each tomato with equal amounts of the mixture. Cover • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley and chill before serving. • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Makes 4 servings

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SUDOKU Use Numbers 1-9 Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces. Within the rows and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spac- Use Process of Elimination es). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs What do we mean by using “process of elimination” to to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating play Sudoku? Here is an example. In this Sudoku grid any numbers within the row, column or square. Does it (shown below), the far left-hand vertical column (circled sound complicated? As you can see from the image below in Blue) is missing only a few numbers: 1, 5 and 6. of an actual Sudoku grid, each Sudoku grid comes with a few spaces already filled in; the more spaces filled in, the One way to figure out which numbers can go in each easier the game – the more difficult Sudoku puzzles have space is to use “process of elimination” by checking to very few spaces that are already filled in. see which other numbers are already included within each square – since there can be no duplication of num- bers 1-9 within each square (or row or column). Dont Repeat Any Numbers As you can see, in the upper left square (circled in blue), In this case, we can quickly notice that there are al- this square already has 7 out of the 9 spaces filled in. The ready number 1s in the top left and center left squares only numbers missing from the square are 5 and 6. By of the grid (with number 1s circled in red). This means seeing which numbers are missing from each square, row, that there is only one space remaining in the far left or column, we can use process of elimination and deduc- column where a 1 could possibly go – circled in green. tive reasoning to decide which numbers need to go in each This is how the process of elimination works in Sudoku blank space. – you find out which spaces are available, which num- For example, in the upper left square, we know we need bers are missing – and then deduce, based on the posi- to add a 5 and a 6 to be able to complete the square, but tion of those numbers within the grid, which numbers based on the neighboring rows and squares we cannot fit into each space. clearly deduce which number to add in which space. This Sudoku rules are relatively uncomplicated – but the means that we should ignore the upper left square for game is infinitely varied, with millions of possible now, and try to fill in spaces in some other areas of the grid number combinations and a wide range of levels of instead. difficulty. But it’s all based on the simple principles of Don’t Guess using numbers 1-9, filling in the blank spaces based on Sudoku is a game of logic and reasoning, so you shouldn’t deductive reasoning, and never repeating any numbers have to guess. If you don’t know what number to put in a within each square, row or column. certain space, keep scanning the other areas of the grid For more information and games go to: until you seen an opportunity to place a number. But don’t SUDOKU.COM try to “force” anything – Sudoku rewards patience, insights, and recognition of patterns, not blind luck or guessing.





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Friendships With Pets Pets can provide their owners with more than compan- ionship. They help foster human-to-human friendships. When pet owners walk their dog or routinely visit dog parks they generally see and meet the same people. Soon conversations and friendships spark and grow for both the human and the pet. So when we consider FRIENDSHIPS WITH PETS we need to examine both human to pet friendships and pet to pet Benefits of Pets Celebrities Petsfriendships. and their US Magazine published and article in September of 2019 “Celebs and Their Pets”. Celebrities may be on You know that pets provide unconditional the cover of magazines and all over the internet, but love and loyalty. Pets provide us with their pets are becoming just as famous! Many unconditional love and companionship. celebrities adopt rescue pets. Ellen DeGeneres They’re at our sides when we’re sick, and adopted a brown poodle puppy from a rescue. they always seem to know when we need Hillary Duff also adopted two dogs from a rescue. a little extra affection. They love us without judgment, even when we are ignoring them. Pets seem to understand Vogue Magazine published an article in February us on another level that transcends of 2019; “Most Adored Celebrity Pets of all Time”. language. Pets, especially dogs and cats, Audrey Hepburn’s Yorkshire Terrier “Mr. Famous” can reduce stress, anxiety, and appeared on set with her in a scene for Funny Face depression, ease loneliness, encourage in 1957. His appearance inspired a Yorkshire Terrier exercise and playfulness, and even craze in Hollywood at the time. Elvis Presley had improve your cardiovascular health. In many pets including “Scatter” a chimpanzee. George an article published by Health Guide Clooney’s 300 lb potbellied pig reportedly slept in studies have found that pet owners age Clooney’s bed. 65 or older make 30 percent fewer visits to their doctors than those without pets. Companionship can help prevent illness and even add years to your life, while isolation and loneliness can trigger symptoms of depression. Caring for a live animal can help make you feel needed and wanted, and take the focus away from your problems, especially if you live alone. Most dog and cat owners talk to their pets, some even use them to work through their troubles. And nothing Famous Petswagging tail or purring cat beats loneliness like coming home to a First to my mind was “Lassie”. TV shows and movies with beloved pets demonstrate relationships between humans and their pets. Who could have been better “besties” than Timmy and Lassie! My mind runs to “Flipper” the dolphin and “Fury” the black stallion. Who could forget “My FRIEND Flicka” the story of equine friendship. Pets Relationships with Other Animals Some think that animals are unlikely to form animal to animal friendships. Check out the photos below of my dog Jazz and Keith and Robin’s dog Zoey. Who could deny they are friends. Also check out ANIMALS photo shoot of “15 Unusual Animal Friendships That Will Melt Your Heart”