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Old Rock Day
We celebrate old rock day January 7th every year to remember the earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologist who helped us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the earth and today is no different, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. In the past few years, rock painting has become a big art as well. Have you been a rock painter?
Elvis Turns 91
January 8, 2026, marks what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday. Thousands of fans will gather in Memphis, Tennessee to attend special events that are scheduled to commemorate this special day. One of the highlights of the day will be a ceremony held on the lawn at Graceland declaring January 8th to be Elvis Presley Day in Memphis. The celebration will include a birthday cake specially designed with eight tiers, one for each decade. Other events will include an auction of a variety of rare Elvis memorabilia, fan-club parties and a screening of Elvis’ movies Jailhouse Rock and Viva Las Vegas. Elvis is thought to be the first true rock superstar. His legacy still has an impact on music today. Having worked with Seniors over the last 20 years, many of that generation loved Elvis Pressley and his music. Many of them say that there is not anyone around like him today. The Seniors stated that his music and performances were amazing. Elvis died in August 1977 at the age of 42.
Puzzles – Exercise for Your Brain
Puzzles – Exercise for Your Brain
January 29, 2026, is National Puzzle Day. This special day was created in 1995 by game companies in the United States of America. However, the first jigsaw puzzle was created by a British engraver and mapmaker, John Spilsbury, in 1760. In the early twentieth century, magazines and newspapers published a puzzle contest as a marketing scheme. It was successful and tremendously increased subscriptions. Puzzles are available in all sizes, shapes and forms. They are a form of exercise for the brain. It is an enigma that tests the ingenuity and intelligence of the solver. It is thought that people with a high inductive reasoning aptitude are better at solving puzzles. Have you solved your puzzle today?
Importance Of School Meals
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Puzzles – Exercise for Your Brain
School breakfast and lunch plays an important role in the lives of our children. One of the roles it plays is the academic benefits it provides. Students who eat full, nutritious meals like the ones provided by the school for breakfast and lunch have: Improved cognitive function—Short-term memory, the ability to conceptualize, and abstract reasoning skills improved when students ate snacks that contained more nutrients. It provides higher test scores. Students who received the necessary levels of iron in their meals scored better on math and IQ tests. The meals also provide better attention spans. Parents reported that their children could concentrate better after they had eaten more nutritious meals. Another role it plays is the behavioral benefits it provides. Your child’s behavior can also change for the better if he or she is enjoying school meals. Children who eat breakfast and lunch that meets their nutritional needs experience better classroom behavior. Children and adolescents have been shown to get along better with classmates and cause fewer class disruptions when they have been eating properly. Fewer absences occur as well when children eat properly. Students who consistently eat enough throughout the day are less likely to miss school days or extra-curricular activities throughout the year due to respiratory problems. Students who attend class more often are more likely to perform well in school, so limiting absences is extremely important. Did you know that eating properly improves their mood? Hungry children tend to be angrier and more irritable. They also cannot socialize as well.
Staying Heart Healthy
Staying Safe During The Winter
Staying Safe During The Winter
Walking, swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. They all cause you to feel warm, perspire and breathe heavily without being out of breath and without feeling any burning sensation in your muscles. Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to a healthier heart. Take the first step by walking. It's free, easy to do and when you have a walking companion, you're more likely to stay motivated. Here are some tips for exercise success: Dress for success! Wear comfortable, properly fitted sneakers or flat shoes with laces. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity. Make the time! Start slowly. Gradually build up to at least 30 minutes of activity on most or all days of the week (or whatever your doctor recommends). Exercise at the same time of day so it becomes a regular part of your lifestyle. For example, you might walk every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 12:30 p.m. Find a convenient time and place to do activities. Try to make it a habit, but be flexible. If you miss an exercise opportunity, work activity into your day another way. Keep reasonable expectations of yourself. If you have a high risk of coronary heart disease or some other chronic health problem, check with your healthcare provider before beginning a physical activity program. Look for chances to be more active during the day. Walk the mall before shopping, take the stairs instead of the escalator or take 10–15 minute breaks while watching TV or sitting for walking or some other activity. Don't get discouraged if you stop for a while. Get started again gradually and work up to your old pace. Don't exercise too vigorously right after meals, when it's very hot or humid, or when you just don't feel up to it. Make it fun! Choose activities that are fun, not exhausting. Add variety. Develop a repertoire of several activities that you can enjoy. That way, exercise will never seem boring or routine. Ask family and friends to join you — you may be more likely to stick with it if you have company. Or join an exercise group, health club or a community center. Many churches and senior centers offer exercise programs too. (Remember to get your doctor's permission first.) Use variety to keep your interest up. Walk one day, swim the next, and then go for a bike ride on the weekend. Use music or audiobooks to keep you entertained. Track and celebrate your success! Note your activities on a calendar or in a logbook. Write down the distance or length of time of your activity and how you feel after each session. Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at special milestones with non-food items, like a small gift or shopping trip for you. Nothing motivates like success! Visit heart.org/physical activity to find all the resources you need to get moving and stay motivated.
Staying Safe During The Winter
Staying Safe During The Winter
Staying Safe During The Winter
Winter storms are dangerous. They can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. This can make being outside dangerous, so you should limit your time outside. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face hazards inside your home. Protect yourself and your loved ones during a winter storm. Take extra steps to make sure you heat your home safely, and follow the tips below.
· Heat your home safely.
· If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and remember these safety tips:
· Turning on the stove for heat is not safe; have at least one of the following heat sources in case the power goes out:
· Extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm winter coats
· Fireplace that is up to code with plenty of dry firewood or a gas log fireplace
· Portable space heaters or kerosene heaters. Check with your local fire department to make sure that kerosene heaters are legal in your area.
· Use electric space heaters with automatic shut-off switches and non-glowing elements. Make sure to keep them away from any flammable materials, like curtains or blankets.
· Use fireplaces, wood stoves, or other combustion heaters only if they are properly vented to the outside and do not leak gas from the flue or exhaust into the indoor air space.
· Have your heating system serviced by a qualified technician every year.
· Do not burn paper in a fireplace.
· Make sure you have proper ventilation if you must use a kerosene heater.
· Use only the type of fuel your heater is designed to use—don’t substitute.
· Keep heat sources, like space heaters, at least 3 feet away from drapes, furniture, or bedding. Never cover your space heater.
· Never place a space heater on top of furniture or near water.
· Never leave children unattended near a space heater.
· Make sure that the cord of an electric space heater is not a tripping hazard, but do not run the cord under carpets or rugs.
· Avoid using extension cords to plug in your space heater.
· If your space heater has a damaged electrical cord or produces sparks, do not use it.
Chocolate Covered Cherries Anyone?
January 3rd spotlighted National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day. Chocolate Covered Cherries are a favorite during many holidays. Furthermore, the National Confectioners Association has been known to recognize this day as an annual event. Do you like Chocolate Covered Cherries?
January Is Birth Defect Prevention Month
Birth defects are serious conditions that are changes to the structure of one or more parts of the body. Birth defects affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year. Every 4 ½ minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. That translates into nearly 120,000 babies affected by birth defects each year. Birth defects can affect almost any part of the body. They may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Birth defects can vary from mild to severe. The well-being of each child affected with a birth defect depends mostly on which organ or body part is involved and how much it is affected. Depending on the severity of the defect and what body part is affected, the expected lifespan of a person with a birth defect may or may not be affected. Not all birth defects can be prevented. But, there are things that a woman can do before and during pregnancy to increase her chance of having a healthy baby. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, see your healthcare provider. Seeing your healthcare provider before you get pregnant can help you have a healthy pregnancy. Prenatal care, which is health care received during pregnancy, can help find some problems early in pregnancy so that they can be monitored or treated before birth. There are other steps a woman can take to increase her chances of having a healthy baby: Get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day, starting at least one month before getting pregnant, Don’t drink alcohol, smoke or use “street” drugs, Talk to a healthcare provider about taking any medications including prescription and over-the-counter medications and dietary or herbal supplements. Also talk to a doctor before stopping any medications that are needed to treat health conditions. Learn how to prevent infections. If possible, be sure any medical conditions are under control, before becoming pregnant. Some conditions that increase the risk for birth defects include diabetes and obesity. Birth defects can occur during any stage of pregnancy. Most birth defects occur in the first 3 months of pregnancy, when the organs of the baby are forming. This is a very important stage of development. However, some birth defects occur later in pregnancy. During the last six months of pregnancy, the tissues and organs continue to grow and develop. Certain things can increase the chance that a pregnancy will be affected by a birth defect. These are called risk factors. There are some things that you can change to reduce your chances, while other things cannot be changed. Some risk factors that can increase the chances of having a baby with a birth defect: include: Smoking, drinking alcohol, or taking certain “street” drugs during pregnancy, Having certain medical conditions, such as being obese or having uncontrolled diabetes before and during pregnancy, Taking certain medications, Having someone in your family with a birth defect, Being an older mother, typically over the age of 34 years. Having one or more of these risks doesn’t mean you’ll have a pregnancy affected by a birth defect. Also, women can have a baby born with a birth defect even when they don’t have any of these risks. It is important to talk to your doctor about what you can do to lower your risk. For more information visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov.
Have You Ever Heard Of This Fictional Character
January 17th is national Popeye Day which means we celebrate him by either watching shows that he is in or dressing like him. Popeye was a children's classic show. You either saw him in commercials or on shows. He was banned in 1942 because of the pipe he was smoking. His first appearance was at the Thimble Theater on January 17th in 1929, and later has appeared in other theaters. He became famous because of the spinach he was eating. Every time you saw him on a show he was always making what sounded like a train horn. Enjoy National Popeye Day.
Our Favorite Cherry Filled Snack
National Pie Day on January 23rd celebrates one of the Nations’ favorite desserts. No matter how you slice it, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies or berry pies, they are mouthwatering servings of homemade goodness. National Pie Day simply celebrates the pie. Everyone is invited to bake their favorite pie, but more importantly, the day reminds us to enjoy eating pies! The only other question to ask is, will it be all a mode? Did you know, the first pies appeared around 9500 BC in the Egyptian Neolithic period or New Stone Age? So, humans have been eating pies for a very long time. And with so many to choose from, we shouldn’t have any problem finding one we like. After all, we celebrate the day twice a year.
The Only Month Dedicated To Your Dog!
Does your pet love going on walks? Well, here is a day you and your dog can walk. Not only is walking a good activity for us but for our pets too. Always carry bags for cleaning up and disposing of waste. Use your hands as a bowl or you can carry a collapsible water bowl. Don't forget to pack your dog's favorite treats for rewarding good behavior during the walk, especially if training. Walking together is a great time to focus on training your dog and strengthening the bond between you. To get the most out of your time together, don’t walk and talk on the phone. Use this time to focus on your pet. They spend a lot of time alone already and need you. Praise them when they walk well and pay attention to you. To make walks more fun for you and your dog, pick new paths, and travel off the normal route by taking your dog on different routes, going to exciting places like the dog park or taking walks with friends and their dogs. During the winter it gets dark early. If you normally walk your dog before the sunrise or late afternoon/evening hours, you want to make sure you can be seen by motorists, bicyclists and other dog walkers/pedestrians. A lighted leash and collar combination is good for your dog. You will do well to wear light colored clothes at least and better yet, a reflective vest or jacket.
With our busy schedules, it is hard at times to fit in cleaning the house sometimes especially first of the year cleaning or spring cleaning but if tips like this keep coming in, it will be a piece of cake! This is easy as can be to clean your blinds. Simply get one of your pair of tongs from the kitchen, attach a cloth to it and attach it with rubber bands and dust away! This will be easy to keep the blinds cleaned monthly now. Just a quick tip from Windex. I read recently that if you keep your house picked up on a daily basis and do one chore like this one once a week then you are able to do them once a month and have your house always looking like you have just finished your spring cleaning.
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