National Parkinson’s Awareness Month

During the month of April, organizations and individuals come together to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.

Parkinson’s disease affects over one million people in the United States with more than 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Most individuals develop symptoms after the age of 60, but early onset forms of the disease can affect individuals in their 30s, 40s, 50s. Parkinson’s disease occurs when the neurons in the brain that produce the hormone dopamine begin to die. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that affects muscles and movement. Without the right amount of dopamine in our bodies we begin to experience tremors, stiffness, and difficulty moving, and balance problems. As the disease progresses, the symptoms can significantly impact one’s quality of life.

Family Caregivers Network specializes in the care of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Our Parkinson’s program helps an individual manage the disease by focusing on the 3M’s, memory, movement, and medications. Please call our office or visit our website to learn more about how we can help you and your loved ones with Parkinson’s Disease!

215 • 541 • 9030 www.family-caregivers.com

Fun and flavorful recipes from our kitchen to yours!

Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham

When the centerpiece of your holiday meal is a beautifully glazed and delicious ham, all you need are a few family-favorite side dishes and homemade bread to complete your amazing feast.

This recipe for Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham is easy to prepare and the five-ingredient glaze is made from ingredients you probably have on hand. The glaze forms a sweet, crunchy, and sticky crust on the salty, juicy ham—all the flavors and textures you want from a memorable holiday ham. need for your holiday dinner.

If you make this recipe, drop a photo on our Facebook page. We would love to hear from you!

Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham

Active Time: 13 mins Total Time: 3 hrs Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 (8- to 9-lb.) fully cooked bone-in spiral-cut ham

• 1 cup pure maple syrup

• ½ cup packed dark brown sugar

• ½ cup (4 ounces) bourbon

• ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place ham in a large roasting pan; fill pan with water to a depth of ½ an inch. Cover pan with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 120°F, about 2 hours, basting ham every 30 minutes with accumulated juices in pan.

2. Meanwhile, stir together maple syrup, brown sugar, bourbon, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm, and set aside.

3. Remove ham from oven; remove and discard foil. Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Using a pastry brush, glaze ham with ⅓ cup maple mixture; set aside remaining glaze. Return ham to oven, and bake at 400°F until top is lightly caramelized a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 145°F, about 30 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze every 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Transfer ham to a platter; let rest 15 minutes. Serve.

Handy Hint

Whisk Away! Dye your eggs this year with this handy hint. Simply slip the egg into a whisk, dip, dry, and do it all over again. No mess!

Answer to March Puzzle

Submit your events to donnao@ccmonthly.com prior to the 12th of the month

EASTER FLOWER SALE APRIL 7 · 9AM - APRIL 9 AT 12PM

Red Hill FIrehouse, 85 East 5th St. Red Hill

We will once again be selling flowers for Easter! C’mon out and check out the beautiful selection. We accept cash or cards!

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY APRIL 8 · 9AM-1PM

Red Hill FIrehouse, 85 East 5th St. Red Hill

Come enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny! At 1pm it is our annual Easter Egg Hunt! (Adults, you get your own hunt at 3pm)!

ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT

Red Hill FIrehouse, 85 East 5th St. Red Hill

APRIL 8 · 3PM - 3:30PM

2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10.00 entry fee includes a sandwich! Prizes and include Reading Phillies Tickets, subscription to the Town and Country and so much more!

Bally Easter Egg Hunt

Bally Lions Club, 411 Chestnut St, Bally

APRIL 8 · 1PM

The Bally Easter Egg hunt is BACK! Bring your kiddos and their Easter baskets. Egg hunting spaces will be divided by age groups. Park anywhere around the park and look for the Lions Club members around the covered Pavilions. Hop on over Saturday the 8th - Hunt begins at 1PM.

LOCALLY GROWN SHOWCASE

APRIL 29 ·10AM-2PM

Upper Salford Park, 1199 Schwensville Rd., Schwenksville

Come celebrate the Montco and Bucks communities and discover local food and farmers, artisans and makers, wine and spirits, food trucks, music, raffle items, nonprofits and service groups, activities for kids and more

Dark Night In April April

25 · 6:30PM

Upper Perkiomen Valley Library, 350 Main St. Red Hill

On Good Friday, April 14th, 1865 President Abraham Lincoln was mortally wounded. Lincoln was the first U.S. president to be assassinated by a well-known stage actor John Wilkes Booth. Join historical reenactor Michael Jesberger as we revisit this tragedy as well as the pursuit, capture, trial and execution of the conspirators. Call 215-679-2020 to reserve a seat.

CREATE AN ORIGAMI LOTUS BOOK MAY 1 - 5:30PM

Upper Perkiomen Valley Library, 350 Main St. Red Hill

Join arts educator Jenny Hill from The Wunderbarn for a workshop to create your own Lotus Book. These books resemble flowers and stars when opened. Beautiful in themselves, they are also functional as journals and make lovely gifts. Supplies will be provided by the artist but feel free to bring any embellishments you may want to use to decorate the cover. For ages 12 to adult. Registration is required by calling 215-679-2020.