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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF SUNRIVER ST. GEORGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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LIFESTYLE UPDATE December is here, what an amazing time of year!

By Lisa McLeod, Assistant GM/Lifestyle Director PMP Management – SunRiver St. George Community Association Every year in December PMP looks for ways to give back and help those less fortunate. This year PMP will be doing a food drive for the local food bank. If you would like to donate to this drive, please drop off your canned food items at the Main Lobby by December 13th. We are also encouraging everyone to donate to the Toys for Tots program. We have the Toys for Tots bins ready to be filled with unwrapped new toys. This amazing program keeps the gifts local - those in Washington County will receive your generous gifts.

December is a time not only to give back but also to celebrate! We can celebrate all the amazing things that have occurred over the past year, celebrate going into a new year, and celebrate that we live in such an amazing place!

We have food trucks coming on two Mondays this month, Dec 6th and Dec 13th. You can take a night off cooking as we know you are busy shopping! We have planned a couple of fun ways to celebrate with your neighbors, the Resident Christmas Dinner/Dance on the 9th of December, and the New Year’s Eve party on December 31st. We are also offering a free holiday movie on December 21st. Come enjoy some popcorn and some laughs as we show the very popular movie Christmas Vacation. You also do not want to miss the Theater Club’s Christmas Show on December 11th, they always put on UPCOMING EVENTS: a very entertaining show that will surely put a smile on your face. We are Jan 5th – AYCE excited to see everyone at the many Club Dinners planned this month. Please Jan 11th – Science Night remember that our Events Team is very busy during this time of the year and Jan 13th – Science Night via Zoom if you need to speak to them it is best to make an appointment.

Jan 18th – Let’s Dance Please note we have some special hours during the holidays. The Community Center will not be staffed on the following dates: December 24th, 25th, and 31st, and January 1st. The Community Center will still be accessible via fob, but please remember guests are not permitted to use the facilities outside staffed hours.

“We wish everyone a wonderful and safe Holiday season and we can’t wait to see you next year! We are gearing up our Fitness classes to help you keep all of those New Year resolutions and work off all that rich and wonderful holiday food!”

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Jan 21st – Singles Dinner Jan 25th – FAC Mtg Jan 25th – DTTO Jan 27th – Board Meeting Jan 28th – Cultural Dinner

SUNRIVER ROAD RUNNERS CLUB 1st Annual SunRiver Road Runners Pinewood Derby Ready, set, go! Every race started with those words at the 1st Annual SunRiver Road Runners Pinewood Derby on October 21st.

There were 19 contestants who entered their handmade pinewood cars and raced multiple times to the finish line. Maximum Velocity provided the official Pinewood Derby racetrack and each race produced computerized race times for each car.

Spectators and contestants had a great time viewing the cars, voting for their favorites, eating sandwiches provided by Chef Ryan, and then enjoying the excitement of watching the races to see whose cars were the fastest. Watching the contestants get their cars placed on the track and then see them anxiously await the outcome of each race was half the fun.

It was an exciting time and the SunRiver Road Runners Group hopes to make this an annual event. Contestants spent so much time building their cars, it was evident that every car that entered was a winner. Here are the cars and contestants who won awards:

Best of Show - Gerald Tucker Best Paint - Hollie Woods People’s Choice - Mark Woods 1st Place Speed - Dave Romano 2nd Place Speed - Doug Mills 3rd Place Speed - Steph Bird

SUNRIVER RED HATTERS Says Red Hat Queen Jan!!

Could it be so?!? ‘Tis the season! So…I’ve taken inventory and found that we Red Hatters have been just a “smidge” naughty (ho-ho-ho) and a whole lot of “nice”! Go figure!

We just can’t help ourselves! Christmas time is upon us and we haven’t gone into hibernation. Yet our fun adventures for 2021 draw closer to the end of another year for our memory books.

Recalling our adventures: Red Hat Birthday Luncheon, Monthly Socials, Fall Bunco, and Chapter gatherings. “WOW, what a year!” Hold on though, we are gearing up big-time for a New Year filled with fun, games, and adventures galore. We will continue our Socials on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (as we have for 16 years) in the CC Ballroom at 9:00am. Coffee and tea will be available, along with shopping, friendships, and door prizes. We invite you fabulous SunRiver resident ladies to come join the fun, as we are currently accepting new members. Chit-chat is what we do best, and guess what, you just might like us and want to become part of the awesome SunRiver Red Hatters Sisterhood.

So, whether you’ve been “naughty” or “nice”, here’s wishing you all a Holly Jolly Christmas!

Hugs, Queen Jan Frisbey

Annual Resident Directory 2022 VERY IMPORTANT 2022 DIRECTORY REMINDER Don’t forget to check your information in the Address book on the website as we will be pulling the 2022 Directory information on December 15th. Please make sure your information is exactly how you want it to be listed.

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SCIENCE December: A Tribute to Ansel Adams Ansel Adams transformed landscape photography into an art form. In 1916, when Ansel was only 14 years old, his parents drove him to Yosemite National Park. Seeing the picturesque valley surrounded by high, granite, rock walls, transformed the young Adams. He wanted to take pictures that conveyed the emotional impact of seeing the grandeur of Yosemite.

On Tuesday, December 14th, Ron Smith will give a Ballroom tribute to Ansel Adams. He will show some of Ansel’s artistic portrayals of Zion National Park. He will then show Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film by Ric Burns (provided by the PBS American Experience series) which chronicles Adams’ life and photographic accomplishments. You won’t want to miss the exquisite beauty of this presentation. You must purchase tickets in advance. The Ballroom doors open at 5pm: the presentation begins at 5:30pm. Popcorn tickets cost $1 and chicken wrap tickets cost $5. Two days later, on Thursday, December 16th, we will have a Zoom program that begins at 5pm. Whether you see the live or the Zoom program, prepare to be overwhelmed by the exquisite beauty of the photographic work of Ansel Adams.

BILLIARDS (CUE CLUB)

Did you know that SunRiver has organized Eight-ball pool tournaments in our very own Billiards Room? If you are interested in becoming a member of the Cue Club, contact George Zivait at yzivait@gmail.com. The informal tournaments consist of weekly matches and last around 10 to 12 weeks, depending on the number of people that sign up. We use a handicap system so that the less experienced players can Book with Morris Columbus Travel on Princess to Alaska, Mexico, feel comfortable playing with the veterans. You The Caribbean and the Mediterranean will be responsible for contacting your Princess 7-day or 14-day Mexican opponent each week to Riviera and Pacific Coastal Cruise arrange a time to play.

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POTTERY RAKU/HORSEHAIR KILN FIRE Recently our Kindred Spirits at the SunRiver Pottery Club had their annual Raku/Horsehair kiln firing in the parking lot of the studio. Several potters had built many pieces of clay in preparation for this yearly event.

Our Raku kiln was heated to 1700 degrees Fahrenheit, and barrels filled with newspaper were ready to receive the molten pots. The pots were loaded into the kiln (about 3 or 4 at a time) and remained there until they were redhot. Very carefully, with long, fire-proof gloves and tongs, the pots were removed. Some pieces went into the barrels where the newspaper immediately caught fire. The lid, once placed back on the barrel, starves the clay of oxygen and lets the smoke cause the surface to take on unpredictable colours.

Other pieces, which were to be treated with horsehair, were brought out into the open air and left to cool a little. The horsehair technique, just as it sounds, uses horsehair to create fine lines on the surface of the pot. The strands of hair (or feathers) laid upon the piece, leave carbon trails, horse-hair and feather imprints, as the feathers disintegrate from the heat.

Not every pot is a success, the change in temperature from the kiln to the open air causes some pots to crack.

So, the ones that survive are true treasures.

Additional photos can be viewed at SunriverStGeorge.com by selecting Lifestyle/Club and Group Photos/ Crafts and Hobbies/Pottery.

HORSE HAIR POTS

HORSE HAIR VESSELS

THEATER CLUB

The Theatre Club is presenting, for your holiday enjoyment, “Scrooge with a Twist”.

The play will be presented on Saturday, December 11th, with a matinee at 12:30 PM (doors open at noon) and an evening performance at 5:30 PM (doors open 5:00 PM).

Get your tickets before they’re all sold out!

Happy Holidays from the Theatre Club!

RAKU SCULPTURE

HAND & FOOT CARD CLUB

Welcome to ‘Hand & Foot’ (aka Race Horse).

Now that we’re back to normal, the NEW normal, I want to invite all the old players along with those who would like to learn a version of Hand & Foot. It’s easy to learn and fun to play, guaranteed!

We play every Thursday from 1 pm – 3 pm in the MPR. Please arrive 5 minutes early as we draw for table seats. For a copy of how to play, email a request to Clarence Dienes at amperj2@sbcglobal.net

See you on Thursday!

Clarence Dienes 435-256-6666 amperj2@sbcglobal.net 5

PEGS & JOKERS CLUB

Happy Holidays from the Pegs & Jokers Clubbers! January 1st, 2022 will mark the second anniversary of our SunRiver Pegs & Jokers Club and in celebration, we would like to invite you to make plans to join us in playing one of the most entertaining games around. We would also like you to read on as we share the history of the Pegs and Jokers Club with those who may not know it.

Rob & Lindy Hilton, co-founders of the club, learned Pegs & Jokers while visiting Dillon, Montana about 17 years ago. The game soon became their family’s favorite. In 2017, the Hiltons became SunRiver part-time residents at which time they met Marlin & Akemi Cardon and consequently taught them the game. Six months later, when the Hiltons returned after the summer, they found that Marlin had made eleven boards in the Woodshop. He and Akemi had also taught about 24 people to play. The group met regularly in the Cardon’s home, filling every space that would accommodate a card table and four chairs. On August 29, 2019, a group was formed at the Community Center. The first meeting was in the Game Room, which was jampacked with 46 attendees.

In October, the Hiltons returned, and Rob and Marlin began shopping for lumber and doweling. Within a couple of weeks, the two had made 20 boards in the Woodshop and Rob & Lindy had made 400 pegs. The Hilton’s home was transformed into an assembly line for staining and varnishing boards and painting pegs. The Cardons gathered signatures, received approval, and Pegs and Jokers became an official club in January of 2020.

Before COVID closed the activities at the Community Center, we averaged 17 tables with 100 active members. We are excited to be back in the Multi-Purpose Room to play our favorite game after the long COVID break. We are now averaging about 9 tables and we anticipate the addiction to Pegs & Jokers to spread.

Pegs and Jokers is an adult version of the game Sorry, and there are many, many variations of the rules. The original club presidency narrowed down the rules and adopted those that made the game interesting but simple.

Look on the SunRiver Website to view the SunRiver Pegs & Jokers Rules and sign up to receive emails.

The Pegs & Jokers Club meets on Thursday nights from 6-8 pm. Come join the fun and be prepared to become addicted!

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Toys For Tots

Toys for Tots is a charity that supplies underprivileged children with new toys at Christmas time. It was founded by the Marine Corps Reserve in 1947.

The Toys for Tots program in St. George supplies, on average, 14,000 toys to 3000 children in the area. All the work is done by volunteers, mostly from the Marine Corps and the Veterans Rotary Club. Please bring your new toys to the box provided in the Community Center. The children thank you.

- Doug Grahm

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Tai Chi..................................7am Quilting meeting...................9am

Beginning Bridge................1pm

Story Telling.........................10am

Casual Table Games.........1pm

Theatre Rehearsal...............10am

Water Vollyball..................6pm

Tai Chi Chih.......................11am Improver Line Dance...........12pm Party Bridge..........................1pm Cornhole...............................1pm Race Horse............................1pm Primetime Dance...................1pm

Food Truck............................4pm

Happy Hanukkah

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NBHD Rep Mtg............................3pm Duplicate Bridge.......................4:00pm Illusion Fusion................................5pm

Hiking Club Christmas Party..5:30pm

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Beginning Bridge................1pm

Tai Chi.................................7am

Hiking.....................................9am

Casual Table Games.........1pm

Open Quilting.....................9am

Water Vollyball..................6pm

Tai Chi Chih........................11am

FAC Mtg.............................10am

Improver Line Dance...........12pm

Table Tennis..........................12pm

Race Horse..........................1pm

Board Ex Session.................1pm

Cornhole..............................1pm

Mahjong.................................1pm

Party Bridge.........................1pm

Greeting Cards......................1pm

Primetime Dance.................1pm

Bingo......................................2pm

Ukulele Circle......................4pm

Duplicate Bridge...............4:00pm

Food Trucks..........................4pm

Illusion Fusion..........................5pm

All You Can Eat...................5pm

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Red Hatters...........................8am

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Science................................5pm

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Beginning Bridge................1pm

Tai Chi........................................7am

Hiking.......................................9am

Casual Table Games.........1pm

Quilting Meeting...................9:30am

Financial Discussion group....10am

Water Vollyball..................6pm

Tai Chi Chih...............................11am

Table Tennis............................12pm

Improver Line Dance.................12pm

Mahjong..................................1pm

Party Bridge................................1pm

Greeting Cards.......................1pm

Cornhole.....................................1pm

Bingo.......................................2pm

Race Horse.................................1pm

Duplicate Bridge........................4pm

Primetime Dance........................1pm

Illusion Fusion..........................5pm

Holiday Movie.......................5pm

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Beginning Bridge................1pm

Tai Chi...................................7am

SunRiver Caregiver..........10:30am

Casual Table Games.........1pm

Open Quilting........................9am

Table Tennis.........................12pm

Water Vollyball..................6pm

Tai Chi Chih...........................11am

Mahjong................................1pm

Improver Line Dance..............12pm

Greeting Cards.....................1pm

Happy Kwanzaa

Race Horse.............................1pm

Bingo......................................2pm

Primetime Dance....................1pm

Duplicate Bridge................4:00pm

Cornhole.................................1pm

Illusion Fusion........................5pm

Ukulele Circle........................4pm

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Tai Chi.............................................7am

Modification Mtg...........................9am

Meditation......................................10am

Table Tennis.......................................12pm

Line Dance Practice.......................12pm

Greeting Cards..................................1pm

Pinochle.........................................12pm

Hand & Foot.......................................1pm

Wester Dance.................................1pm

Party Bridge........................................3pm

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Tai Chi.......................................7am

Clogging..........................8:30am

Open Quilting...........................9am

Canasta............................9:30am

Beginner Line Dance................11am

Table Tennis..........................12pm

Ballet.......................................12pm

Tai Chi Chih............................3pm

Mexican Train.................................1pm

Ladies Golf Christmas.....................3pm

Sun Jammers............................1pm

Cornhole.........................................1pm

Jazz Dance..........................................4pm

Inter. Pinochle..........................1pm

Beading..........................................1pm

Pegs & Jokers.......................................6pm

Tapstars..........................................2pm

American Legion..................................6pm

Tai Chi Chih.........................1:30pm

9 Wine and Dine.....................5:30pm

Basic Line Dance Workshop.................6pm

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Pickleball Dinner................4pm

Creative Writing......................3pm

Carving...........................................6pm

Dance Show.........................4pm

Tai Chi Chih...............................6:30pm

Square Dance......................5pm

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Tai Chi............................................7am

Table Tennis............................12pm

Tai Chi......................................7am

Clogging.............................8:30am

Meditation......................................10am

Greeting Cards.......................1pm

Open Quilting..........................9am

Canasta..............................9:30am

Hand & Foot............................1pm

Beginner Line Dance................11am

Table Tennis............................12pm

Party Bridge..............................3pm

Ballet.......................................12pm

Jazz Dance...............................4pm

Theatre Christmas Show....12pm

Sun Jammers............................1pm

Cribbage.................................1pm

Cornhole.........................................1pm

Pegs & Jokers............................6pm

Tai Chi Chih.............................3pm

Beading..........................................1pm

Garden Club.............................6pm

Inter. Pinochle...........................1pm

Line Dance Practice.......................12pm Pinochle.........................................12pm Wester Dance.................................1pm Mexican Train.................................1pm

Tapstars..........................................2pm

Duplicate Bridge Christmas Party...3pm

Christmas Party.....................6pm

Tai Chi Chih.........................1:30pm

Theatre Christmas Show.....5pm

Square Dance..........................5pm Bingo........................................6pm

Ballet.............................................5pm

Golf Cart Caroling

Carving...........................................6pm Tai Chi Chih...............................6:30pm

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Tai Chi.............................................7am

Meditation......................................10am

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Board Mtg.................................9am

Line Dance Practice.......................12pm

Table Tennis.................................12pm

Pinochle.........................................12pm

Greeting Cards............................1pm

Wester Dance.................................1pm Mexican Train.................................1pm Cornhole.........................................1pm Beading..........................................1pm Tapstars..........................................2pm Ballet...............................................5pm

Bocce Ball Christmas Dinner.........5pm Carving...........................................6pm

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Tai Chi................................................7am

Clogging..............................8:30am

Open Quilting.....................................9am Emergency Prep.................................10am

Table Tennis..........................12pm

Hand & Foot.................................1pm

Ballet..................................................12pm

Tai Chi Chih............................3pm

Party Bridge..................................3pm

Sun Jammers.......................................1pm

Social Texas Cards.................3pm

Jazz Dance....................................4pm

Inter. Pinochle......................................1pm

Altered Art................................4:30pm

Science Zoom...........................5pm

Pegs & Jokers................................6pm

Tai Chi Chih................................6:30pm

Tai Chi Chih......................................1:30pm Creative Writing..................................2pm

Table Tennis Christmas..................4pm Wine Group......................................4pm Singles Dinner................................4:30pm Square Dance....................................5pm

Conservative Group......................6:30pm

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Tai Chi.............................................7am

Table Tennis.......................................12pm

Tai Chi...........................................7am

Meditation......................................10am

Greeting Cards..................................1pm

Line Dance Practice.......................12pm

Open Quilting...............................9am

Hand & Foot.......................................1pm

Pinochle.........................................12pm

Beginner Line Dance.....................11am

Party Bridge........................................3pm

Ballet............................................12pm

Wester Dance.................................1pm Mexican Train.................................1pm Cornhole.........................................1pm

Jazz Dance..........................................4pm Pegs & Jokers.......................................6pm

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Inter. Pinochle.................................1pm Tai Chi Chih..................................1:30pm

Tapstars..........................................2pm

Square Dance...............................5pm

Christmas Eve- CC Not Staffed No Fitness Classes Full Time Holiday No Food and Beverage Service

Duplicate Bridge...........................3:30pm Ballet.............................................5pm Carving...........................................6pm Tai Chi Chih................................6:30pm

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Meditation......................................10am Line Dance Practice.......................12pm Pinochle.........................................12pm Wester Dance.................................1pm Mexican Train.................................1pm Cornhole.........................................1pm Beading..........................................1pm Tapstars..........................................2pm Ballet.............................................5pm Carving...........................................6pm Tai Chi Chih................................6:30pm

Christmas- CC Not Staffed

SunJammers...................................1pm

Beading..........................................1pm

Tai Chi.............................................7am

Canasta...............................9:30am

Beginner Line Dance..........................11am

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31 Tai Chi...................................7am

Greeting Cards..................................1pm

Open Quilting.......................9am

Hand & Foot.......................................1pm

Line Dance.............................11am

Cornhole.............................................1pm

Ballet......................................12pm

Party Bridge........................................3pm Jazz Dance..........................................4pm Pegs & Jokers.......................................6pm

Inter. Pinochle.........................1pm Sun Jammers..........................1pm Tai Chi Chih..........................1:30pm Square Dance........................5pm

New Year's Eve Party............8pm New Years Eve- CC Not Staffed No Fitness Classes Full Time Holiday No Food and Beverage Service

All information is tentative and subject to change.

Please see your email and website for the most up-todate information.

COLOR KEY Black.................Clubs/Groups Purple............................Events Orange...........................Board Green...................Educational

For a more detailed and up-to-date calendar, check out the Full Calendar under the Lifestyle tab on the sunriverstgeorge.com website 9

RESIDENT SERVICE COMMITTEE Now Hear This!

At some point, most of us will lose our ability to hear clearly. On December 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM, Walk With A Doc and the Resident Services Committee will feature Dr. Spencer Stirland, an audiology and neurotechnology specialist. He will give a brief 5-minute presentation on “Hearing Aids and Treatment Options: The Journey to Improved Speech Understanding”. Then he will walk with SunRiver and other St. George residents while answering participants’ questions.

Dr. Stirland’s medical practice focuses on Neurotechnology, or the study of cognitive impairment resulting from hearing loss. Most hearing aids simply amplify external sound levels while his research focuses on how the brain “hears” those sounds. Dr. Stirland believes this is the upcoming technology in audiology research.

Walk With A Doc is an opportunity for those interested in their health to come and listen to a physician and then walk with a doctor on a round trip of up to one mile. Those living outside SunRiver are welcome to come and fully participate in the presentation and the ensuing walk.

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Whitestone Park

Recently, while walking my dog, I met a new friend. During our brief conversation I learned that, although she has lived in SunRiver for a couple of years, she was not aware that we have a park in Neighborhood 4.

Whitestone Park is a pretty, pocket park. It is located between English Ivy and Grapevine Drive and on the south side of Whitestone Drive. It is very easy to find.

The park is recessed a bit from the street; tucked away to make it a very quiet and peaceful spot. As you enter it from the sidewalk, you’ll see a nice grassy area with a bench and a short hiking path up the hill towards Grapevine and back down again on the other side.

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It has become a destination for some who like to bring their furry friends to romp in the grass. It is also a place for visitors, with or without dogs, who walk the neighborhood and stop to sit down and rest a bit before continuing on their journey.

If you’re in the neighborhood and have never visited the park before, I hope you check it out. You may even make some new SunRiver friends.

Marie Burkhalter Neighborhood 4 Rep

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Believe in the magic of the Holiday Season

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PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Christmas is less than a month away! One useful gift you can give yourselves, your family, or even a good friend would be some materials toward a 72-hour or grab-and-go kit. These kits typically consist of an assortment of food and emergency supplies in a portable container.

Emergency food should preferably not require cooking and be enough for three to five days. This food does not have to be a balanced diet; it just needs calories.

Comfort food is acceptable and even essential. As a rule of thumb, aim for about 2,000 calories per day.

Such foods may include emergency rations (available at preparedness stores or Amazon), dehydrated food, or even items like Pringles, peanut butter, or granola bars. Look for foods with a long shelf life or be prepared to rotate them regularly.

One Christmas we purchased several small items for our kits and wrapped them individually. It was especially fun to have dozens of presents under the tree. Some suggestions for a 72-hour/ grab-and-go kit include: a small first aid kit, personal medications, a hygiene kit (including towels, bandanas, toothbrushes, dental floss, and a small roll of toilet paper), a change of weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle or canteen, space blankets, a lightweight fleece blanket, a poncho, a tube tent, matches/fire starting material, a multi-purpose pocket knife, paracord, a small roll of duct tape (perhaps wrapped around a water bottle), a flashlight, glow sticks (from the dollar store), or perhaps even a hand cranked, combination flashlight/radio (some of these hand crank flashlight/radios even include a USB port to charge a cell phone). It is also wise to carry copies of important papers such as insurance and bank information.

Furthermore, personalizing your children and grandchildren’s kits (or yours!) with small games or other activities, special treats like hard candy, a hat, a fun t-shirt, etc. can make them feel special, pass time, and help make an emergency feel less frightening.

The above is not a comprehensive list!!! There are many other items people may also wish to include (including perhaps an N95 mask, emergency whistle, and cash). Once it is all accumulated and contained, the operative consideration is: “Is it still portable?”

For more information consult: https://www.ready. gov/kit or beready.utah.gov or talk to one of our CERT members here in SunRiver.

Condolences to Family and Friends of Bernard (Ben) Vanbenthem And especially his wife of 64 years, Thea.

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HIKING As I was preparing the hiking article for this month, I came across this quote on the American Hiking Society home page:

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In today’s world of chaos and constant stimulation, it’s hard to quiet the mind and think. Getting into Nature offers a way to find some silence and clarity; and it’s an important tool to counter our standards of survival in society. The more and more pressure we put on ourselves, the more our health degrades. Our minds and bodies need silence in order to regenerate. Hiking is a great way to reap the benefits of what nature has to offer.

HIKING DATES Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 - Family Hike to SunRiver Ridge Event time: 9am-12pm

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If you could use a little time away from the hustle and bustle of life, we have got some great opportunities for you! Our hikes for December will be close to home and, with the cooler weather, we are able to hike in our own backyards. Something we cannot do as comfortably in the warm summer months. This months’ hikes take us near Hurricane and Kayenta as well as, quite literally, in our own backyard on the Ranger Bart trail. You can find the full hike descriptions on the hiking calendar at the new SunRiver website. Look them over, pick out one or two or more, and join us out on the trail!

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 - Three Falls in Hurricane Event time: 9am-12pm Tuesday, December 21, 2021

– Hell Hole Canyon in Kayenta/Ivins Event Time: 9am-2pm

COMPUTER / PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB We all love Amazon; and scammers know that. This email was recently received by one of our SunRiver residents. It is a scam.

The confirmation link would take you to either a site which will ask for personal information to commit identity theft or to download malware. Below this picture is a discussion of what to look for to avoid being victimized.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR TO AVOID BEING VICTIMIZED: Warning signs of this email include: 1) it is addressed to Dear Customer, not you, 2) the sender email address has nothing to do with Amazon, 3) it is easy to disprove this email, just go to your account and sign in. If there is any question in your mind, directly contact Amazon.

Be safe, be careful, and the Computer Club wishes you a great holiday season.

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Guided Meditation Guided meditation is a meditation that is led by a demonstrator. A demonstrator can present such meditations on videos, online, or as a live presenter in a group. Following a time of progressive relaxation, guided meditation often involves going on a meditative journey. The journey can involve picturing yourself being on a mountain trail, going to the seashore, or maybe going down some steps. It does not involve emptying or quieting your mind. It is more of a way to follow a voice: opening a door to a deeper state of consciousness. Everyone is led to the same place, but each will experience the journey in a different way. You may meet a friend or a guide on the journey who has information unique to you. That guide could be your higher self. The journey is meant to help you get out of your present life so you can be open to a different way of being. It helps you open your heart to experiencing your life in a more loving way.

The benefits of guided meditation are many. The medical benefits include lowering stress, reducing physical pain, lowering blood pressure, and helping with insomnia. The emotional benefits include reducing anxiety and negative thinking and improving coping skills and focus.

Find the SunRiver Meditation Group meeting every Wednesday at 10:00 am.

We usually meet in the Multi-Purpose Room, but occasionally in the Ballroom or at the Veterans Park (weather permitting).

Please join us!

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FITNESS ...when we give of ourselves, everything from life satisfaction to self-realization is improved December is a time when we get in the Holiday spirit by spending time with family and friends, going to parties, Christmas caroling, celebrating, and of course giving gifts to others. But in this season of gift giving, did you know that giving of yourself can be one of the best things for your health?

Studies have shown that giving of yourself (through acts of kindness) can produce remarkable health benefits including lowering blood pressure, improving cardiovascular health, slowing down the aging process, increasing energy and self-esteem, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

Here’s how the biology works: Performing acts of kindness releases oxytocin, the feel-good hormone, which increases self-esteem and optimism, according to Dr. David R. Hamilton, author of “The Five Side Effects Of Kindness”. Oxytocin also causes the release of a chemical called nitric oxide, which dilates the blood vessels and reduces blood pressure. Because of this, oxytocin is known as a “cardioprotective” hormone. It protects the heart by lowering blood pressure.

Perpetually kind people have 23% less cortisol (the stress hormone) and age slower than the average population, according to Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science, 1998. Decreased levels of cortisol help reduce stress and anxiety and can lift your mood and make you feel better.

“People who volunteer tend to experience fewer aches and pains,” said author Christine Carter. “Giving help to others protects overall health twice as much as aspirin protects against heart disease. People 55 and older who volunteer for two or more organizations have an impressive 44% lower likelihood of dying early, and that’s after sifting out every other contributing factor, including physical health, exercise, gender, habits like smoking, marital status and many more.”

In summary, when we give of ourselves, everything from life satisfaction to self-realization (the fulfillment of one’s potential) is improved. Additionally, physical health improves significantly, mortality is delayed, and depression is reduced. Feelings of well-being, the ones that help us feel healthy, happy and positive, are increased.

Here are a few ideas of what you can do this holiday season to perform an act of kindness and be a “gift” to someone else: • Ask a fellow resident about their past, where they’ve come from, what they did for a living, and what kinds of things they enjoy.

• Text someone good morning or good night.

• Ask a neighbor if they need a ride somewhere, even to the Community Center.

• Let someone have a closer parking spot than yours if you’re both looking for one.

• Buy someone lunch just because you feel like being generous.

• Compliment someone you see doing a good job, no matter what the job is.

• Smile at your neighbors and all those you interact with.

These are just a few of the limitless things you can do to show acts of kindness, be a gift to someone else, and even improve your own health. What’s even more interesting is that acts of kindness tend to be contagious; more and more people will do them when they see others doing them. Who knows, with your continued acts of kindness, you may just start a revolution and make this word a friendlier, healthier, and better place. Why not give it a try?

Happy Holiday Season to All

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