Drivers License Expiration

If your birthday is coming up, don't forget to check your drivers license expiration date.

Silver Sneakers

Have you thought about joing a gym to get in shape, but decided against it because of the cost? Or, were you put off by the idea of being in a class that's too hard -- or one attended by people much younger than you? If you are enrolled in Secure Horizons, Silver Sneakers may be the answer for you. Silver Sneakers is a program with classes designed for older adults. It provides free membership in many gyms across the country, so you can go to participating gyms even when you travel.

Just When You Think You've Heard It All ...

A Minnesota man pled guilty to driving his motorized La-Z-Boy while drunk. He left a bar, on his chair, after drinking 8 or 9 beers. His blood alcohol contant was 0.29, more than three times the legal limit, when he crashed into a parked car. The chair was powered by a converted lawnmower and had a stereo and cup holders.

About 130 million cell phones are discarded each year in America. Only 5% are recycled. This represents about 65,000 tons of e-waste. Many non-profits, as well as your cell-phone provider, participate in cell phone recycling programs.

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American women. It can affect both men and women. Age, obesity, genetics and family history are factors that can contribute to the risk of developing this disease. You can help reduce your risk of breast cancer through regular exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. Treatments are most effective when breast cancer is detected early.

10 Great Reasos to Play Table Tennis

Fast & Fun for Everyone

The following list was adapted from one develped by USA Table Tennis (www.usatt.org).
1. It gets your heart pumping. A fast-moving game can burn up to 300 calories an hour. That’s the equivalent of a 27-minute power walk.
2. The quick hand and eye movements sharpen reflexes.
3. It’s a gentle, low-impact sport that’s easy on your body.
4. Almost anyone can play, so families can enjoy it together.
5. You can play it all your life, and you can begin playing at any age.
6. Since it’s usually played indoors, you can play in any weather.
7. Because it requires thinking, planning and strategizing, it keeps your brain mentally sharp as you age.
8. If you want to put one in your home (and have the space), tables are fairly inexpensive.
9. It’s a workout for your upper and lower body.
10. Table tennis clubs give you a way to socialize and meet new people.

I attended a quasi-school reunion on Sunday. A gentleman asked if he knew me. Turns out he graduated the year I was born. Does he think I look 80 or does he think he looks 60?

True Mom Story

My sister, Peg, recently received a phone call from a woman looking for Peg's husband Chuck. The woman said she had tried the other number listed in Chuck's name and sounded a bit confused. Peg didn't think too much of it and continued about her day. Later that afternoon Peg visited Mom, who told her some woman had called looking for Chuck and, since she had pronounced his last name correctly, Mom had assumed the caller knew Chuck and told the her, "Oh, I divorced him years ago, but if he wants to keep paying my phone bill, that's okay with me." No wonder the poor caller was confused! I guess, when you're 93 and in a nursing home, you take your fun where you can find it.