Activity Book 4 Cal-Am Resorts MAY 2020 There is contagious as nothing in Laughter and the world so irresistibly good Humor. Charles Dickens
Dear Residents, We know that this Pandemic is no laughing matter. But wouldn’t we rather laugh then cry? I have 7 children, Honestly there were many times I did just that!!! Just sat down and laughed at the situation. Your Activities Directors have worked together to bring you another fun book. We hope you enjoy all the information, jokes, cartoons and thoughts. We do it not to treat you like kids, it’s more for us, so you know we care. Your Activities Directors are running Bingo games, Scavenger Hunts, Door decorating contests, pet selfies contests, Virtual Coffee and Donuts, and so, so, much more! We are all in this together. Thinking of the times we share and planning for this next season makes us smile. We miss you. We even found some fun recipes! I have to admit, the “Better than Sex” dessert came from my Mom, she catered for 25 years and this dessert was requested more than any other, it is yummy and also makes you laugh when you hear the name. Or just laugh remembering!!!! Things are looking up and we will be ready when the world says go!!! Stay cool, this is Mother Natures joke for all who stay in Arizona! Get out early and enjoy all the beauty blossoming all around us! One question for you! Why shouldn’t you write with a broken pencil? Because it’s pointless!!! Let’s Party Later and Care Now!!! Starr Davis Cal-Am Regional Activities Director
is the Best Medicine It’s fun to share a good laugh, but did you know it can actually improve your health? Learn how to harness the powerful benefits of laughter and humor. It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. It also helps you release anger and forgive sooner. With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremen- dous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use. As children, we used to laugh hundreds of times a day, but as adults, life tends to be more serious and laughter more infrequent. But by seeking out more opportunities for humor and laughter, you can improve your emotional health, strengthen your relationships, find greater happiness—and even add years to your life. Authors: Lawrence Robinson, Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. Last updated: November 2019. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm
Laughter is good for your health STOP BEING Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, AFRAID OF WHAT hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. COULD GO WRONG AND Laughter boosts the immune system. Laugh- THINK OF ter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and WHAT infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. COULD GO RIGHT rLealuegahsteeor ftreinggdeorrspthhines, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain. hLaeuagrth.t Leaurgphtreor itmepcrotvsestthhee function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardio- vascular problems. Laughter burns calories. OK, so it’s no replacement for going to the gym, but one study found that laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day can burn approximately 40 calories—which could be enough to lose three or four pounds over the course of a year. Laughter lightens anger’s heavy load. Nothing diffuses anger and conflict faster than a shared laugh. Looking at the funny side can put problems into perspective and enable you to move on from confrontations without holding onto bitterness or resentment.
bLrainugsghpetoeplre tsotgreetnhgetrheannsd relationships Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for Release inhibitions. Your fear of holding keeping relationships fresh and exciting. All emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship bonds, but back is pushed aside. sharing laughter also adds joy, vitality, and resilience. And humor is a powerful and effective way to heal re- Express your true feelings. Deeply sentments, disagreements, and hurts. Laughter unites people during difficult times. felt emotions are allowed to rise to the surface. Humor and playful communication strengthen our re- Use humor to resolve disagreements and tension lationships by triggering positive feelings and fostering in your relationship emotional connection. When we laugh with one another, Laughter is an especially powerful tool for manag- a positive bond is created. This bond acts as a strong buf- ing conflict and reducing tension when emotions fer against stress, disagreements, and disappointment. are running high. Whether with romantic partners, Humor and laughter in relationships allows you to: friends and family, or co-workers, you can learn to use humor to smooth over disagreements, Be more spontaneous. Humor gets you out of lower everyone’s stress level, and communicate in a way that builds up your relationships rather than your head and away from your troubles. breaking them down. Let go of defensiveness. Laughter helps you forget resentments, judgments, criticisms, and doubts Stimulate So, what if you really can’t “find the funny?” Believe Laughter it or not, it’s possible to laugh without experienc- ing a funny event—and simulated laughter can be just as beneficial as the real thing. It can even make exercise more fun and productive. A Georgia State University study found that incorporating bouts of simulated laughter into an exercise program helped improve older adults’ mental health as well as their aerobic endurance. Plus, hearing others laugh, even for no apparent reason, can often trigger genuine laughter. To add simulated laughter into your own life, search for laugh yoga or laugh therapy groups. Or you can start simply by laughing at other people’s jokes, even if you don’t find them funny. Both you and the other person will feel good, it will draw you closer togeth- er, and who knows, it may even lead to some spon- taneous laughter.
How to bring more Laughter into your life Laughter a natural part of life that is innate and inborn. Infants begin smiling during the first weeks of life and laugh out loud within months of being born. Even if you did not grow up in a household where laughter was a common sound, you can learn to laugh at any stage of life. Begin by setting aside special times to seek out humor and laughter, as you might with exercising, and build from there. Eventually, you’ll want to incorporate humor and laughter into the fabric of your life, finding it naturally in everything. Here are some ways to start: Smile. Smiling is the beginning of laughter, and like laughter, it’s contagious. When you look at someone or see something even mildly pleasing, practice smiling. Instead of looking down at your phone, look up and smile at people you pass in the street, the person serving you a morning coffee, or the co-workers you share an elevator with. Notice the effect on others. Count your blessings. Literally make a list. The simple act of considering the positive aspects of your life will distance you from negative thoughts that block humor and laughter. When you’re in a state of sadness, you have further to travel to reach humor and laughter. Wtowheanrdyoitu. Shomeeatirmleas uhugmhotreanrd, move are pri- laughter vate, a shared joke among a small group, but usually not. More often, people are very happy to share something funny because it gives them an opportunity to laugh again Sppeeonpdlet.i Tmheese with fun, playful and feed off the humor you find in it. When you hear are people who laugh easi- laughter, seek it out and ask, “What’s funny?” ly–both at themselves and at life’s absurdities– and who routinely find the humor in everyday events. Their playful point of view and laughter are contagious. Even if you don’t consider your- self a lighthearted, humorous person, you can still seek out people who like to laugh and make others laugh. Every comedian appreciates an audience. Bicnortinonvgehrsuamtioonr s. Ask people, “What’s the funniest thing that hap- pened to you today? This week? In your life?”
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Create opportunities to Using Laugh tLoaoveurcogmehter challenges and An essential ingredient for developing your enhance your life sense of humor is to learn not to take yourself too seriously and laugh at your own mistakes The ability to laugh, play, and have fun not only and foibles. As much as we’d like to believe makes life more enjoyable but also helps you solve otherwise, we all do foolish things from time problems, connect with others, and think more to time. Instead of feeling embarrassed or creatively. People who incorporate humor and play defensive, embrace your imperfections. While into their daily lives find that it renews them and all some events in life are clearly sad and not of their relationships. opportunities for laughter, most don’t carry an overwhelming sense of either sadness or de- Life brings challenges that can either get the best light. They fall into the gray zone of ordinary of you or become playthings for your imagination. life—giving you the choice to laugh or not. So When you “become the problem” and take yourself choose to laugh whenever you can. too seriously, it can be hard to think outside the box and find new solutions. But when you play with the oWraYtocuhTaufbuenvniydemoovie, TV show, problem, you can often transform it into an oppor- Read the funny pages tunity for creative learning. Seek out funny people sSthoarrye a good joke or a funny Playing with problems seems to come naturally to Check out your bookstore’s children. When they are confused or afraid, they humor section make their problems into a game, giving them a Play with a pet sense of control and an opportunity to experiment Learn to do “laughter yoga” with new solutions. Interacting with others in playful Do something silly ways helps you retain this creative ability. Make time for fun activities
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BREAKFAST STRESS DIET • 1/2 Grapefruit • 1 Slice Whole Wheat Toast Violet M. Taylor • 8oz. Milk LUNCH • 4 oz Lean Broiled Chicken Breast • 1 cup Steamed Zucchini • 1 Oreo Cookie • Herb Tea MID-AFTERNOON SNACK If you have power to make someone happy, do it. The • Rest of the package of Oreos world needs more of that. • 1 quart Rocky Road Ice Cream • 1 jar Hot Fudge DINNER • 2 loaves Garlic Bread • Large Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza • Large Pitcher of Pepsi • 2 Milky Way Candy Bars • Entire Frozen Cheesecake - eaten directly from the freezer.
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LaughYteOr GAYtoLogigabhhedtaeosvoneessunfeup’rtniaohnuadsv.e Laughter Yoga combines interactive laughter exercises with deep centering breaths and calming movements. Laughter Yoga is the happiest wellness program ever! It is a joyful way to connect with others and laugh your blues away. Laughter Yoga is a fun, effective stress relief program for all ages and abilities. With more than 400 laughter clubs across the United States alone,[and 6000 groups worldwide, laughter yoga is growing in popularity. Besides being easy to do, laughter yoga can help to re- duce stress, encourage a more positive outlook, and help you feel more refreshed and energetic. Laughter yoga can be practiced alone or with a partner. You can also join a laughter yoga club or class in your area to practice it with a large group of people. Practicing Laughter Yoga Co-authored by Susana Jones, C-IAYT - Certified Yoga Therapist on Your Own Our Expert Agrees: Different types of yoga are good for different people. Laughter yoga might be helpful for someone who has a 1. Warm up by clapping your hands. Most laughter yoga ses- Type A personality because it forces you to laugh, have fun, and sions begin with warm-up exercises that involve clapping and take things less seriously while still being mindful. synchronizing your movements. Begin by clapping with your hands parallel to each other, which will stimulate the acupres- cycle, with laughter at the end of every exhale. sure points on your hands and increase your energy level. You can also chant a mantra as you inhale and exhale, such as Continue to clap with a 1-2-3 rhythm, moving your hands up Forgive / Forget, Live / Let live, Release/Heal. and down and swinging them from side to side as you clap. You can then try your first chant, in rhythm with your hands. 3. Do playful exercises. Loosen up by trying playful exercises Say “ho ho, ha-ha-ha”, breathing from your belly with deep to encourage laughter and joy. The idea is to motivate yourself inhales and exhalations. to laugh for no reason other than out of joy and fun. You can continue clapping and chanting as you move around Sing a playful song that goes “Every little cell in my body is the room in a circle or from side to side. Make sure you are happy/ Every little cell in my body is well/ Feel so good ….. breathing from your diaphragm with deep inhales and exhales feels so swell”. As you do this, tap your head, shoulders, as you clap and chant. knees, and toes. You can also add a deep laugh after you sing each line. 2. Practice deep breathing exercises with laughter. Another Do a vowel laughter exercise, where you pick up your right key element of laughter yoga is stimulating deep breathing hand and say the letter “A” by drawing out the vowel. Then, to help you release big belly laughs. You should practice deep pretend to toss the letter “A” aside. Continue with the letter breathing throughout your entire laughter yoga session to “E”, picking up your right hand and drawing out the vowel. allow you to access deep laughs. Then, pretend to toss the letter “E” aside. Do this for “I,O, and Activate your breath in your diaphragm, which is located just U”. below your ribs. Place your hands on your diaphragm and Try the electric shock laughter exercise by pretending ev- focus on taking full inhales and exhales through your nose, ery surface and object you touch gives you a shock of static expanding and contracting your diaphragm. electricity, from touching a wall to touching a part of your Inhale deeply for the count of four and then exhale through body. Jump back every time you touch something, smiling and your nose to the count of four. As you exhale, release one to laughing as you do this. two big belly laughs. Continue to do this, deepen your breath Chant “Very good” and “Yay” after every exercise to cultivate equally on your inhales and your exhales with an even breath playfulness and joy. You can also swing your arms in a V shape as you say these chants.
Understanding Laughter Yoga 1. The philosophy of laughter yoga. Laughter yoga was created by Dr. Madan Kataria, “The Laughter Guru”, who believes in the power of laughter and its ability to provide physical and holistic benefits. To reap the scientifically proven benefits of laughter, you will laugh continuously for at least 10 to 15 minutes in a laughter yoga class. The laughter must also be loud and deep, like a belly laugh coming straight from your diaphragm. Laughter yoga classes create a safe, open space where you can laugh loudly and fully for prolonged periods of time. According to the philosophy of laughter yoga, it is important to maintain a sense of childlike playfulness and openness when practicing this form of yoga. Rather than rely on your sense of humor or laughing at something you find funny, you will commit to laughing on a daily basis and teach your body and mind to laugh on command. Through a combination of deep breathing, physical movements, and deep laughing, laughter yoga ties the mind and body together, creating harmony between them. Though you may not feel happy or motivated to laugh, laughter yoga can help you learn to laugh as a form of exercise. 2. The physical benefits of laughter yoga. There are many physical benefits associ- ated with laughter, especially with laughter done on a consistent basis for thirty minutes to one hour a day. These benefits include: A higher release of endorphins: Laugh- LaughWtehartYisOGA? Laughter Yoga can ter has been proven to encourage change your mood the release of endorphins, which are Laughter YOGA is a unique within minutes by feel good opiates that carry signals of concept where anyone can laugh releasing endorphins attachment and bonding to your brain. for no reason without relying on from your brain cells. They also create a happier state of jokes, comedy or humor. Laughter Yoga reduces mind and boost your sense of self- We initiate laughter using playful stress and strengthens worth and optimism. laughter exericses. your immune system. Laughter is contagious and Laughter Yoga increas- Improved circulation to your lymphatic soon turns into real laughter. es the oxygen supply system: Deep laughter involving deep The reason why it is called to the body and brain inhales and exhales can help to ensure Laughter Yoga is because it which helps boost your your major organs are fully oxygen- combines laughter exercises energy levels. ated, giving you big bursts of energy with yoga breathing. Laughter Yoga encour- and release. It can also massage your The concept of Laughter Yoga is ages connection with lymphatic system and promote better based on a scientific fact that the others and helps us to circulation to your digestive and lym- body cannot differentiate laugh our way through phatic systems. between fake and real laughter. life’s challenges. A stronger immune system: Better circulation can also boost your immune system and increase the amount of anti-viral and anti-infection cells in your body. A healthier cardiovascular system: Laughter can help to lower your blood pressure and your pulse rates, en- suring your cardiovascular system is functioning properly. A form of catharsis and stress relief: Laughter is also a known form of ca- tharsis and release, helping to release blocked emotions, mental issues, and any depression or anger. Laughter can function as a nonviolent way to release heavy emotions you may be carrying that could be detrimen- tal to your health.
3. The holistic benefits of laughter yoga. There are also holistic benefits to laughter yoga, which can help to improve your overall health, physically and emotionally. These include: Better emotional intelligence: Laugh- ter encourages a sense of play and childlike behavior, which can help to improve your emotional intelligence and your social skills. An increased sense of joyfulness: Prolonged laughter can help you feel joy and have fun, despite any obsta- cles or problems you may be experi- encing. Feeling joy is primarily a phys- ical experience and you will be able to feel a real sense of joy doing laugh- ter yoga. A better grip on negative emotions like depression, anxiety, and stress: Through laughter, you can exert a better sense of control over negative emotions that may be bringing you down, such as depression, anxiety, and stress.
Better than Sex Cake Rich chocolate cake, caramel, toffee, and whipped topping - need I say more?! Prep: 30 mins Directions: Cook: 1 hr Bake cake accordingl to package directions for a 9x13 Servings: 24 inch pan; cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Make slits Yied: 1 - 9x13 inch cake across the top of cake, making sure not to go through Ingredients: the bottom. • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil’s food cake mix In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened con- • 1/2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk densed milk and caramel topping, stirring until smooth • 6 ounces caramel ice cream topping and blended. Slowly pour the warm topping mixture • 3 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee, over the top of the warm cake, letting it soak into the slits; then sprinkle the crushed chocolate toffee bars chopped liberally across the entire cake while still warm. • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, (Option: crush candy bars into small chunks as op- posed into crumbs) thawed Let cake cool completely, then top with whipped top- ping, Decorate the top of the cake with some more chololate toffee bar chunks ans swirls of caramel topping. Refrigerate and serve right from the pan! THE VACATIONING TOILET Silly thFeuPnoboyl Romantic
“BUBBLES & SQUEAK” The yummy dish with a silly name! Ingredients: Directions: • 6 tablespoons butter (unsalted) 1. Gather the ingredients. • 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped) 2. Turn the heat up ever so slightly and add the mashed • 1 pound mashed potatoes potato and all of the chopped up leftover vegetables. Fry • 1 cup leftover vegetables (i.e., cabbage, kale, for at least 10 minutes, turning them over continuously peas, cooked swede, cooked carrots, and/or in the melted butter to ensure that the potato and veg- cooked Brussels sprouts; finely chopped) etables are thoroughly reheated. You are also aiming to • Salt, to taste brown (but not burn) the outside edges of the vegetables, • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste so occasionally press the mixture into the pan to brown a • For serving: fried or poached eggs, bacon piec- little before turning. es, leftover roast, and/or ham pieces 3. Finally, when the mixture is heated right through, give the vegetables one long final press onto the base of the pan with a spatula and leave to cook for 1 minute. Flip over and repeat. 4. Serve with either a fried or poached egg on top, bacon pieces or ham pieces, or any leftover roast mixed in and reheated thoroughly.
YIELDS 4 SERVINGS SHAKING BEEF Ingredients: • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef tenderloin (filet mignon), AN ASIAN INSPIRED SALAD! trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes Directions: • 5 garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 tablespoons) 1. In large bowl, place meat, garlic, 1 tablespoon • 2 tablespoons sugar sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 ta- • 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt blespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate • 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper at least 2 hours and no more than 12 hours. • 5 tablespoons canola oil 2. Whisk together rice-wine vinegar, wine, soy • 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar sauce, fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar. • 1/4 cup rice wine or white wine 3. In small ramekin, whisk together lime juice, • 3 tablespoons soy sauce remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 • 1 tablespoon fish sauce teaspoon pepper. • Juice of 1 medium lime (about tablespoons) 4. Arrange watercress or lettuce on four plates. • 2 bunches watercress or 1 small head red leaf 5. Divide meat into 2 portions and place in two medium bowls. lettuce, separated into leaves 6. In wok or large skillet over high heat, heat 2 • 1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced tablespoons oil until smoking, then add 1 portion meat in one layer. Sear until brown crust forms, (about 2 cups) about 3 to 4 minutes, then flip to brown other side, • 3 scallions, trimmed and cut in 1-inch lengths another 3 to 4 minutes. Add half of red onion slices • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and half scallions, and sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup vinegar mixture and shake pan to release beef, stirring if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon butter, shaking pan until butter melts. Remove meat, and repeat with remaining portion of meat and remaining onions, scallions, vinegar mixture, and butter. 7. Arrange beef on top of lettuce and serve with lime dipping sauce. DUMP CAKES Peach Dump Cake: Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake: 1 large can peaches in syrup 1 box white cake mix (18 ounces) One 21-ounce can cherry pie filling 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter One 15-ounce can crushed pineapple Whipped cream, for serving 1 box white cake mix (18 ounces) 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. For the cherry-pineapple dump cake: Dump the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stir together. Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the fruit. Slice the butter into tablespoons and distribute evenly over the surface of the cake mix. 3. For the peach dump cake: Dump the peaches into a 9-by- 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the fruit. Slice the butter into tablespoons and distribute evenly over the surface of the cake mix. 4. Bake until the tops are brown and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.
PINK PANTIES (AKA Pink Lemonade Margarita) Ingredients & Directions Drinks PINK PANTIES for a crowd- 1 can of frozen pink lemonade, 2 liters of ginger-ale, 4 cans worth of vodka of choice. You won’t even tell there is alcohol in it! Cocktail for one: Over crushed ice: 1 oz. vodka of choice, 1 oz. sprite or ginger-ale; top of with lemon aid. Stir or shaken!
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.
Funny Tongue Twister Poems I’m not the pheasant plucker, I’m the Bitty Batter bought some butter pheasant plucker’s mate, “But,” said she, “this butter’s bitter. And I’m only plucking pheasants ‘cause If I put it in my batter, the pheasant plucker’s late. It will make my batter bitter.” I’m not the pheasant plucker, I’m the So she bought some better butter, pheasant plucker’s son, And she put the better butter in the And I’m only plucking pheasants till bitter batter, the pheasant pluckers come. And made the bitter batter better. A tutor who tooted the flute Rubber baby buggy bumpers Tried to tutor two tooters to toot Frivolous fat Fannie fried fresh fish furiously Said the two to the tutor Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager “Is it tougher to toot managing an imaginary menagerie. Or to tutor two tooters to toot?” I slit a sheet, a sheet I slit, upon a A skunk sat on a stump. slitted sheet I sit. The stump thought the skunk stunk. A big black bug bit a big black bear. But The skunk thought the stump stunk . where is the big black bear that the What stunk the skunk or the stump? big black bug bit? I cannot bear to see a bear Round and round the rugged rock the ragged Bear down upon a hare. rascal ran. When bare of hair he strips the hare, The winkle ship sank and the shrimp ship Right there I cry, “Forbear!” swam. Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep. Excited executioner exercising his excising The seven silly sheep Silly Sally shooed powers excessively. shilly-shallied south. Hi-Tech Traveling Tractor Trailor Truck Tracker These sheep shouldn’t sleep in a shack; How many yaks could a yak pack pack if a yak Sheep should sleep in a shed. pack could pack yaks? Of all the felt I ever felt, I never felt a piece of felt Which felt as fine as that felt felt, When first I felt that felt hat’s felt.
COMING SOON STAY TUNED FOR START DATE! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8am-Aqua Cycle 8am-Taquata 8am-Aqua 8am-Taquata Canyon Vista Canyon Vista Cycle Canyon Vista Canyon Vista 8-9am 8:30-Core Balance 8:30-Core Balance 8:30-Core Balance 8:30-Core Balance Valle Del Oro Montesa Montesa Valle Del Oro 9:30- Aqua Cycle Taquata Aqua Cycle Taquata 10:30 Mesa Regal Mesa Regal Mesa Regal Mesa Regal Circuit Training Circuit Training Circuit Training Circuit Training GoodLife Val Vista Village GoodLife Val Vista Village Core/Balance: This class focuses on balance and core strength. We work on strengthening the mid-section, hips, and back to improve movement, and balance in everyday activities. Circuit Conditioning: Using the fantastic fitness center equipment, we will work on strength and cardio conditioning as well as flexibility and toning. For the whole body. Aqua Cycle: This Zero impact cardio class uses specially designed aqua bikes to work the total body in the pool. Please remember to bring water shoes, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses to this cardio class. Taquata: This class takes Tabata or interval training to the pool with water weights, tetra noodles and your own body weight. Another zero impact workout to get the body moving and hear rate pumping. Your whole body will feel this high intensity water aerobics class. No shoes necessary but bring a water, hat and sunblock.
LET’S GET PHYSICAL How often should I be working out? How long should I be working out? What workouts should I be doing? How do I work out while quarantined? Most have asked one or more of these question the last few weeks of quarantine. Nordic Walking has provided one possible answer to these questions, for more info see last month’s booklet. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: Aerobic Activity. Get at least 150 minutes of mod- Hello I am Laura Davis, Resident Aqua Cycle and TAQUAta teacher. You may know me from my other erate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic classes Barre, Indoor Spin or even kickboxing. I am activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vig- a born and raised Arizona girl who enjoys the sun- orous activity. The guidelines suggest that you spread shine and heat. I have four beautiful children and out this exercise during the course of a week. Greater have been teaching in the fitness world for 7 years, amounts of exercise will provide even greater health 4 of which have been with Cal-Am resorts. I love benefit. But even small amounts of physical activity are teaching and have such a passion for health and helpful. Aqua Cycle a class with specially built bicycles movement. I look forward to meeting you all and that go into the pool is a fantastic aerobic activity that getting physical! If you have any questions please is zero impact. Developed by a physical therapist for contact me at [email protected] those in need of higher intensity but low/no impact on joints and ligaments. Held in the pool this cooling exercise is perfect for those hot summer months. Look for class details and schedule coming soon. Strength training. Do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week. Aim to do a single set of each exercise, using a weight or resistance level heavy enough to tire your muscles after about 12 to 15 repetitions. Strength training does not just include the traditional weight lifting. Many of the classes offered at Cal-Am, both in the water and in the gym fall under the scope of strength training. Taquata, a High Intensity Interval Training water class, using water weights meets those strength needs in a cool invigorating environment. Look for class details and schedule coming soon. See you at the pool!
Riddle Answers 15. Elephant 30. It’s on the ground 16. Teapot 31. snowman 1. Hot, you can easily catch cold. 18. 8 32. Football match, basketball 2. Ton 19. Clock match . . . 3. Are you asleep/dead 20. All 33. Hole 4. A comb 21. An anchor 34. L 5. A hot dog 22. ? 35. A promise 6. A bottle 23 Baby tigers 36. When she’s your mother 7. Because seven eight (ate) nine. 24. Water 37. All them are girls 8. Turkey 25. ICU 38. Only one 9. Blackboard 26. M. 39. When the water is frozen 10. Vegetable 27. My name 40. It’s not tied to anything 11. Egg 28. It has two banks else! 12. Mushroom 29. Map 41. Your Right hand 13. To see the butterfly 14. An envelope
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