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DECEMBER 2019
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A NEWSLETTER BY THE CLUB, FOR OUR MEMBERS
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NEWS & FEATURES MONTHLY CALENDAR BROKEN SOUND MEMBERS GIVE BACK AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM
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SPA & HEALTH NATURAL,ORGANIC, SYNTHETICS FREE, PLANT BASED SKINCARE…WHAT DOES IT ALL REALLY MEAN? FITNESS FESTIVAL OF GRATITUDE
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ON COURT HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU RESTRING YOUR TENNIS RACQUET?
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ON COURSE NEW COURSE OPENING DAY OLD COURSE OPENING DAY
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GENERATIONS KIDS SPLASH ART
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EVENT-FULL NATURE WALK- PHOTO SUBMISSIONS BY MEMBERS
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NASCAR
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FOODIES
FOOD & MOOD FROM BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM Broken Sound Club Donated Medical Vehicles are out saving lives on the streets of Israel!
Medicycle
The life-saving vehicle is now stationed in the MDA station in Majdal Shams
Mobile Intensive Care Unit
The life-saving vehicle is now stationed in the MDA station in Tiberius
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NATURAL,ORGANIC, SYNTHETICS FREE, PLANT BASED SKINCARE…WHAT DOES IT ALL REALLY MEAN? Long gone are the days when choosing earth-friendly beauty products meant sacrificing effectiveness. Now, plant-based products are coveted and often even more effective. That’s all thanks to the super food ingredients that do wonders for our complexions, as well as contain fewer chemicals, which can be drying and cause wear on skin. It’s important to be wary of products that appear to be good for the planet but actually aren’t. For example, the term “natural” is completely unregulated by the FDA. Any company can stamp the word on a label, even if the product in question is full of synthetic chemicals. It can be frustrating and confusing but with a little bit of knowledge, it’s not at all difficult to discern the difference between a truly natural product from one that just claims to be.
NATURAL While the term isn’t regulated at all, not all products with the word “natural” on their labels are frauds. Your best bet is to study the ingredients. Remember that ingredients are listed from highest percentage to lowest, so aim to pick a product where synthetic ingredients are mainly at the bottom of the list, if included at all. The scientific names of some naturally occurring ingredients might sound synthetic. Sodium chloride is just sea salt, for example, and citric acid is a compound found in lemons and other citrus fruits. You’ll begin to recognize these with practice.
ORGANIC This term, which means that ingredients are organically farmed, is regulated by the FDA. However, a product only has to contain a certain percentage of organic matter to declare “made with organic ingredients” on its label (This amount varies from state to state). Spotting a USDA Organic seal is ideal, since that means the product contains at least 95% organic ingredients.
PLANT-BASED OR SYNTHETIC-FREE
Theoretically, a product labeled as "synthetic-free" contains no man-made ingredients and is 100% made of naturally occurring elements or compounds. The term "plant-based" might be a little more flexible but generally indicates that the product is made with botanical ingredients. Both terms are unregulated. Still, just know that a product can be synthetic-free and not organic, and vice-versa, in the same way that kale isn’t always organic. 6
CRUELTY-FREE
Ever notice that little rabbit symbol on a cosmetics label? That’s a Leaping Bunny certification, which means that none of the product’s ingredients were tested on animals. Many brands might not be Leaping Bunny certified, but it doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t cruelty-free. Just make sure it is listed on the packaging or do a quick Google search to confirm. Another thing to note is that in 2013, Europe banned animal testing on all cosmetics manufactured and sold in the region. Some states in the U.S. have begun to make similar initiatives; However, according to the country's laws,all cosmetic companies that sell in China are required to test on animals, according to the country’s laws, which means that a lot of major brands still test.
VEGAN
A product labeled “vegan” contains no animal products or byproducts whatsoever. But much like someone who follows a vegan diet can eat Doritos (because no, that’s not real cheese), a vegan beauty product could very well be laden with synthetic chemicals, as long as no animals were harmed in the process. Not to overelaborate the point, but read that ingredient list! We are proud to say that the brands we sponsor at the Moonstone Spa do not test on animals. We have a variety of option including Pure Fiji which uses 100% certified organic coconut oil in all products, PCA Skin which is synthetic, paraben and cruelty free and Farmhouse Fresh which features a range of all natural products with certified organic ingredients to 100%certified organic.
I could go on, you will just have to stop by and read our labels…Here’s to making better choices!
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FITNESS FESTIVAL OF GRATITUDE On October 21st in partnership with the HAAT Foundation, our Fitness department held the first “Fitness Fest of Gratitude,” a high energy, group fitness event with a goal of helping the less fortunate this holiday season. The event consisted of unique class formats including Dance Jam, Strength Circuit, Broadway style dance, yoga and more, with all $20 donations going directly to providing a family in need with a Thanksgiving meal. We were happy to have welcomed back our long time Broken Sound Instructors, Sidney and Jesse. This was Broken Sound’s first partnership event with the HAAT Foundation and was a great success, with almost 50 participants, raising enough money to donate 55 turkeys! Members who participated loved being able to enjoy some of their favorite group fitness classes all while giving back to those in need.
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SAVE THE DATE Singles Club Championships January 16-19, 2020
RESTRING YOUR RACQUET Have you ever wondered if there’s an exact equation that will tell you the optimal time to restring your tennis racquet? The answer to that question is yes … and no. Just like selecting the right string, knowing when to restring your racquet is subjective and unique to each individual player. That being said, whether you’re using hybrid, natural gut or another variation of tennis string, there’s really no setin-stone answer to the exact time you should restring. But there are some things to consider when you’re trying to decide if it’s time. But first, why should you change your tennis strings at all? For starters, tennis strings, no matter the style, have a tendency to lose tension quickly, and tension is what helps control the ball on your racquet. When the tension on your racquet decreases, your strings are likely to stretch more during impact. This means that the ball will stay on the strings longer, which translates into a less-controlled trajectory when the ball finally comes off the racquet. This is why it’s important to restring your tennis racquet on a consistent basis. So what does consistent mean in this case? There’s a rule of thumb swirling around the industry that you should take the number of days a week that you play and use that as the number of times a year you should change your string. Meaning, if you play tennis four times a week, you should restring your tennis racquet four times per year. This guideline could work well for the recreational players who play to reap the benefits of the exercise but aren’t as focused on the competitive aspects of the game. Now, if you’re focused on improving your ranking and winning tournaments, considering that your racquet is your best weapon against your opponent, you’re going to probably want to take another approach when it comes to restringing. For the more competitive, frequent players, you’ll likely want to base your restringing on the frequency of your play. Let’s say you play five times a week, take that number and double it to figure out how many times a year you should restring your racquet. In this example, you’d be restringing your tennis racquet roughly 10 times per year. Consistently restringing your tennis racquet will save you from the frustration of having to overcompensate for your strings’ lack of tension. An exact answer as to when you should restring your tennis racquet doesn’t exist. However, just like when picking your strings, base your decision on how the ball feels on your string. So, let your strings do the talking and be sure to listen. 11
NEW COURSE OPENING DAYS
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OLD COURSE OPENING DAYS
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KIDS SPLASH ART
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NASCAR TRIP
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NATURE WALK- MEMBER PHOTO SUBMISSIONS
Eric Lebersfeld
Joyce Grossman Sandy Sadja
Nydia Martinez Nancie Flaxman
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Debby Loewenberg
FOOD & MOOD With the stress and many traditional foods of holiday’s right around the corner, it can be easy to lose sight of our dietary health goals. Foods with good sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Folate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, and/or Vitamin B12 have shown promise in their benefit of brain health. Choose 1 or 2 “new to you” foods from each category to introduce and add variety to your diet with mental health in mind. FRUITS
BEANS AND LEGUMES
Oranges Strawberries Raspberries Avocados Bananas Tomatoes Apples Mangos
Lentils Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans Soybeans/Edamame Kidney Beans Peas Black-eyed Peas Lima Beans Black Beans
VEGETABLES Spinach Brussels Sprouts Mustard Greens Collard Greens Kale Chard Cabbage Pumpkin Sweet Potatoes Asparagus Squash Onions Romaine Lettuce Broccoli Cauliflower Celery
NUTS AND SEEDS Walnuts Almonds Pistachios Chia Seeds Flax Seeds Sesame Seeds Sunflower Seeds Peanuts
DRESSINGS AND SEASONING Fresh Herbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil Apple Cider Vinegar Balsamic Vinegar Garlic
MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD Salmon Trout Mackerel Anchovies Sardines Albacore Tuna Yellow Tuna Cod Perch Clams Chicken Turkey Grass-fed Beef (small amounts) Grass-fed Lamb (small amounts)
GRAINS
Whole Oats/Whole Grain Oatmeal Whole Grain Bread Quinoa DAIRY Brown Rice Barley Eggs Buckwheat Milk (Vitamin D fortified) Bulgar Non-Processed cheese 19
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