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Lifestyle Update
from Life@Brio March 2023
by DandKDesign
Tara Holm Lifestyle Director Laurette Johnston Community Manager
If you have ever had the chance to live in Alaska, once you have survived the winter solstice you will noticed the days getting longer and be ever so grateful, I thought it was heaven with the scenery when we first arrived and wonder why everyone did not storm Alaska. Then March arrives and you realized you have four more months until Spring! You gear up each year and realize each year has five quarters and not four!
In ST. George it is spring- we see buds on the trees, we prune our rose bushes and plant our peas. The days get longer and so much warmer again and the sunshine is unbeatable! We plan for everyone’s spring break, start booking stays for families and put the space heaters away. Spring has Sprung what are you plans?
I would like to introduce Alex Burton, our new Administrative Assistant. She works twenty-five hours at the front desk and has been helpful in getting us organized.
HI! My name is Alex and I am the new administrative assistant at the Brio Clubhouse! I have lived in St George for 5 years to go to school at Utah Tech University, I will graduate in the spring with a BS in Integrated Studies with emphases in Sociology and Humanities. I love St. George because it is close to all my favorite things. I love hiking at Zion National Park, paddleboarding at Quail Creek and boating. Swimming, and cliff jumping at Sand Hollow, and I have been loving getting back into roller skating at the Rinq. I also love to do indoor hobbies as well, such as crocheting, reading, and baking, however I do like to crochet and read while hammocking. My favorite place on earth is Disneyland, and my favorite ride there is the Haunted Mansion, we go there every year for my birthday in October. My family is super close, and we all love going on adventures in our side by side. We have a golden doodle puppy named Dewey who just turned 6 months old, if you see me at the desk and ask, I’ll be happy to show you a picture of him. I am looking forward to working with everyone here at Brio.
Tara Holm Lifestyle Director
Let’s look at this month’s events!
March 3, All Day- National I want to Make you Happy day!
What does it take to make the people directly in your life happy? Do you know if it can be as simple as a Snicker’s candy bar or a beach vacation? How well do you know those living with you? Come to the clubhouse and leave your name and number. Three winners will be selected for a $25.00 gift card, five months of the $5.00 HOA added assessment! That is Happiness!
March 6th, 1:00-3:00pm is A/R Workshop designing pillows with stencils, come make a personalized pillow for your home as you decorate for spring. There are many fun styles to choose from. Hope to see you there!
(Self-pay $32.00)
March 7th, 12:00 pm is Fairway Mortgage
Reverse Mortgages have changed drastically in the last ten years. With interest rates at an all-time high, learn about this financial safety net. It is knowledge that can be shared with all family members. Margie Hare is sponsoring this event with Fairway Mortgages.
March 8, 5:30 pm. - Dr Nancy Taylor
Dr. Nancy Taylor will teach us how to protect and guide us through hospitalization, transitioning in care whether it is through physical rehab or coming home. The pitfalls can easily happen with so many worries to manage. Come learn that night and receive your checklist!
March 16th, 1:00-3:00pm is our Annual Board Meeting
We will have a light lunch that you can sign up for on sign-up genius. We will start the board meeting with our special guests. Our Board Meetings are very well attended, sign up early!
March 17, 1:00-2:30 pm, KP From Wren Hollow Farms is presenting Essential oils for your own personal apothecary. Have you ever wondered about what oil repels mosquitos when you are camping with your grandchildren? What oils do you need to have on hand or to make soap with? Learn about oils and their purposes.
March 24th, 1:00-3:00pm Osteostrong
Tracy Williams will give a seminar on skeletal strength with strong bones…both dense and flexible. Good balance is dependent on total skeletal strength of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Learn how to maintain physical freedom as you age. 70% of people who have Osteoporosis are not aware they have it.
March 28th 7:00pm, Organize Me
Melodee will come that night with Organize Me to teach us how to organize our Offices. Each month we are tackling a different room so mark your calendars.
March 29th Keith Benson New day and time 5:00 pm with us about Backs and Necks: Statistically 80% of Americans will deal with back pain of significance at some time in their lives. That’s almost all of us dealing with aches or pains that significantly affect our lives. Typically, back pain will recur, the symptoms fade, and you get on with your life … without addressing the underlying problem. What can be done?
March 30th 6:00-7:00pm - -You are One of a Kind Chef Jeff Crosland, yes Chef Jeff is here to offer the seminar on personal DNA epigenetics. This teaches you no longer must guess which supplements might be right for you. A simple swab test can show you the knowledge you need to take control of your health.
If you are interested in taking your health and wellness to the next level, then learn how you can learn from your own epigenetics. You are one of a kind, determined by the DNA gifted to you by your parents and unbelievably, knowing what those genes are can help you understand more about your health, wellbeing and Healthspan.