President's Message Dec. 14
Posted by Ron Searfoss
on Dec 14, 2015
In preparation for the Holiday Season, last Thursday our own Dr. Janet Sipple volunteered to provide “sound advice for Happy Healthy Holidays!”
♦ If you are planning on going to a party but you know you will be grumpy, just stay home! Such gatherings are highly social and people go to enjoy themselves.
♦ Adopt a spirit of optimism. Hold off on topics which may be controversial. Make a positive effort to avoid hot buttons.
♦ Simplify your life style. Lower your stress levels and enjoy the season. Manage stress in events, life and families. What family traditions can you let go of to reduce the stress of the season?
♦ Don’t be afraid to acknowledge people. Be open and receptive, and understand that the holidays may bring painful memories for some.
♦ Remember what you learned in kindergarten – stress relief – roll your shoulders; make a real big yawn.
♦ Always remember to hydrate! Drink Your Water! Put a little lemon or lime juice in the water for variety. (This also helps prevent hangovers!)
♦ Alcohol has no redeeming qualities! Set limits: 2 drinks of 3 ounces over 3 hours.
♦ Wash your hands frequently and keep your hands away from your face and eyes.
♦ Stay away from coughers! Especially avoid those of the snotty noses!
♦ Take naps. (Try to keep these under control as they tend to grow in length!)
♦ Eat before you go to a party. Especially consume protein.
♦ Stay away from dips – they are known in the nursing community as “snot bowls” for obvious reasons.
♦ Nuts! Roasted, dry and unsalted. They are both good and bad for you. Enjoy but like with many things, moderation is needed.
♦ The day after, flood your system with water! And eat oatmeal……floaters not sinkers!
♦ Happy Holidays! Have a great time.
Thanks to Tom Mohr for announcing Birthdays in his unique style ...
A special thanks to all who participated in the Morning Star Rotary Bell Ringing for Salvation Army. We raised nearly $2,300 as a result of our efforts. Very well done!
Please join us this Thursday morning, December 17 for Morning Star Rotary's annual Musical Holiday Celebration meeting! Join Maestro Rick Santee on accordion and Gayle Justis and the Liberty High School Acapella Choir as we celebrate the Holiday Season! Invite family, friends & guests, and please come and join in the festivities.
We will also conduct our 2016-2017 election at this meeting.
December 24 and 31 – NO Meetings! Enjoy family and friends!
Save the Date – HOLIDAY PARTY January 9th at the home of our gracious hosts, Mike and Terry Long.
The club will provide ham, plus beer, wine and soft drinks. If you’d like to attend but aren’t able to sign up at the meeting last week or this Thursday, please email jsearfoss@cementemployers.com with the number of people and the type of food you plan to bring. (Appetizer, salad, side dish, main dish, etc. Not too many desserts, please.)
If you would like to learn more about either Bethlehem Morning Star or Rotary International, please contact Ron Searfoss at rsearfos@ptd.net or 610-504-1460.
Be a Gift to the World!
President Ron
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