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Enchanted Valley Echo Official Publication of Enchanted Valley Homeowners Association December 2011

Volume 5, Issue 12

Heard and Overheard CYFAIR PROJECT PROM NEWS Project Prom Needs YOU!!! Please mark your calendars for upcoming meetings: December 12, 2011, January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23 all in 2012. Project Prom will be held at Dave and Busters on April 27-28 right after Prom. Graduation ceremony will be held on June 2, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. COW PLOP Thursday, December 15th from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. This fundraising event will be held at the Cy-Fair Rodeo Association Exhibit Hall located at 11206 Telge Rd. Tickets are $10.00 each. Field is plotted for 800 squares. Winner of the “Plopped Square” wins $1,000 AMX or Visa gift card. Four surrounding squares each win $100 AMX or Visa gift card. Winners need not be present to win. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Maribel Villarreal (832) 44307203 or Donna Powers at (281) 373-3314. All proceeds go to Cy-Fair 2011 Project Prom. BREAST CANCER WALK My name is Heather and I live in Cypress in Enchanted Valley. I’ve committed to participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer for a second year in a row. The money my team raises will be managed and disbursed by the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade to help provide access to care for those that most need it, fund educational programs, and accelerate research into new treatments and potential cures, with a substantial amount of the dollars staying right here in the Houston area. I will be training for the 39.3mile walk and fundraising over the next several months. I am offering my photography/portrait services to anyone making a donation of $75 - $100, which is fully tax deductible, to my team’s fundraising efforts. I’ll meet you in your home, the park, etc. -- you decide where you want your photos taken. I’d even love to photograph your child’s birthday party or baptism, your family get together, family Christmas pic, couples or individuals, etc. I will provide you with a cd with ALL of the pictures in high quality format. Please visit my fundraising page for contact information and additional Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.

details, including a link to a sampling of some of my recent work. My page is: www.avonwalk.org/goto/heatherblue Thank you for your consideration. In the time it took to read this, another person was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am In it to End It...are you? Sincerely, Heather Blue A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM Messiah Lutheran Church is hosting “A Night in Bethlehem” on Saturday and Sunday evenings, December 3 and 4, 5-8 pm. The event is free, Messiah’s gift to the community. All are invited to kickoff the Christmas season by experiencing Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born, including livestock, wisemen, shepherds, Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. Free activities for the children. Messiah Lutheran Church is a grace place, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Messiah is located at 11522 Telge Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290. Regular worship times are at 8 and 10:30 AM on Sundays. The Education Hour is 9:15-10:15 AM on Sundays. For more information, 281-890-3013 or www.messiahlc.org . All people are welcome at Messiah. MESSIAH LUTHERAN ANNOUNCES NEW WORSHIP EXPERIENCE Your presence is requested at the re-launch of Messiah Lutheran Church’s Sunday morning experience on January 15, 2012. The new worship schedule is as follows: 8:00 am Traditions (Traditional Lutheran Worship) 9:15 am Discovery Hour (Learning for ages 2-adults) 9:30 am The Gathering (Casual Contemporary Worship) NEW! 10:45 The Crossing (Tradition meets contemporary worship) For more information on each worship gathering visit our website at www.messiahlc.org. Messiah Lutheran Church is a grace place, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Messiah is located (Continued on Page 3) Enchanted Valley Valley Echo --September Enchanted December 2011

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Enchanted Valley December Celebrations! DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

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Enchanted Valley Lone Star College Upcoming Events

In an effort to provide you with important information about Lone Star College-CyFair “Perspective” was developed. This column provides the latest information about news and events. Here is a sampling of what’s going on: LOOK WHAT’S IN THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS On stage in December are a choral concert featuring the LSCCyFair Symphonic Band “Carmina Burana” Dec. 2 and a Jazz Ensemble concert “JazzExpress” Dec. 7. For tickets and event information, go to LoneStar.edu/boxoffice. In the Bosque Gallery, the Student Art Show continues through Dec. 8. For gallery information, go to LoneStar.edu/bosquegallery. Register Now for Mini-mester and Spring Semester Classes Catch up or get ahead this holiday season! Take a mini-mester course in December or register early for spring. Registration is under way. Mini-mester classes begin Dec. 19. Spring semester weekday classes begin Jan. 17, 2012. For information, call 281.290.3200 or 832.782.5000 or go online to LoneStar.edu. L.I.F.E. Lessons Continue through December The Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship and Enrichment

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(L.I.F.E.) programs are free and held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch Library (Room 131.) Programs in December are: “The Courageous of Pearl Harbor” Dec. 7 and “Shrinky Dinks with Tracy and Rose” Dec. 14. Programs will resume Jan.11, 2012. Call the library at 281.290.3214 for L.I.F.E. program information. Free New Student Orientations Set and Required for First Time Students Take a tour, learn about campus programs, meet with an advisor, choose a schedule and register for spring classes at LSC-CyFair’s free New Student Orientations, which all first-time-in-college (FTIC) students are now required to attend. New Student Orientations are set for Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2011 and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in January 2012. All sessions are free, but space is limited and students must pre-register online at LoneStar. edu/cyfair-orientation to receive a confirmation with room location and other program information. Call 281.290.3430 or e-mail cfoutreach@lonestar.edu for information.

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HEALTH BRIEFS - DECEMBER 2011 ALLERGIES: KNOW YOUR TREATMENT OPTIONS

Allergies got you down? Dr. Madhu Narra, assistant professor of medicine in the section of allergy, immunology and rheumatology at BaylornCollege of Medicine offers some tips to help manage. Fall is the blooming season for weeds such as ragweed while spring allergies are from blooming trees and grasses. Indoor allergens such as dust mites can cause symptoms all year round. it is important to be aware of what you are allergic to so that you know when to look out for these allergens, said Narra. Symptoms include runny and itchy eyes and nose, sneezing, congestion, drainage and cough. Some people may experience wheezing and trouble breathing.

• For mild allergies, consider over-the-counter medications like loratadine or cetirizine that usually do not cause drowsiness • Keep your windows closed during peak pollen season. You can track pollen counts online. • Clean pets before they enter the house so that they don’t carry pollen into the home • Do not dry clothes outside where they can pick up pollen • Wear a mask or nasal filters when mowing the lawn to prevent allergens from getting into the nose • If prescription medications and nasal sprays do not help much or if long-term relief from severe allergies is desired, consider getting allergy shots, which can provide long lasting relief with four to five years of treatment

WINTER WEATHER & SKIN CARE

Summer may be over, but protecting your skin should remain a priority. “Colder temperatures, wind and sunlight work together to cause irritation to your skin,” said Dr. John Wolf, professor and chair of dermatology at BCM. “It is difficult to distinguish between windburn and sunburn, so it is a good idea to focus on overall skin care.” Wolf suggests using extra moisturizer as well as moisturizing sun block with an SPF of 30 or higher, especially if planning a winter trip to a higher altitude where ultraviolet rays from the sun are more intense. Chapped lips and fever blisters also can be provoked by the cold, wind and sun. People who suffer from severe outbreaks of fever blisters may want to talk to their doctor to (Continued on Page 7)

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(Continued from Page 6) see if there are prescriptions to prevent such outbreaks Wolf says. Chapped lips are more prevalent during colder months as well, but using a lip balm with an SPF factor of 30 or even a thick coat of zinc oxide may help keep them at bay. During colder weather many people will take hot showers, sit in a sauna or even enjoy a hot tub. Wolf said this can actually increase dry and itchy skin. He suggests using moisturizer while still damp, before completely drying off. TEACH KIDS TO ENJOY TREATS IN MODERATION

From Halloween to the new year, kids are tempted by pies, cakes and other treats. However, according to experts at Baylor College of Medicine, the holidays are no excuse for parents to let kids overeat and divert from their normal eating routine. “You have to keep meals and snacks under some control no matter what day of the year it is,” said Dr. Karen Cullen, associate professor of pediatrics at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center at BCM. Cullen says a good plan is to save holiday treats for snacks, and be sure that they are an appropriate portion size for that snack. Consider freezing treats to save for later use. Parents should be serve as positive role models by continuing to serve and eat regular balanced meals. In addition, they should encourage children to try fruits and veggies that are offered at holiday parties. OLDER ADULTS CAN FIGHT FRAILTY THROUGH RESISTANCE WEIGHT TRAINING

Imagine not being able to stand up because you can’t carry your own body weight. To prevent this, incorporate resistance weight training into your routine, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “As we age, we slowly start to lose lean muscle mass, and resistance weight training is the only way to slow this down,” said Dr. Robert Roush, associate professor of medicine - geriatrics at BCM. “It’s never too late to start.” Resistance weight training can consist of weight lifting, using weight machines or any other exercise activity that creates some sort of resistance. This should go along with a regular cardiovascular exercise plan, said Roush, who is also with the Huffington Center on Aging at BCM. Always check with a qualified health care provider before starting any exercise routine. Try to find a gym with senior benefits or share a personal trainer with friends to learn proper technique. If a gym is not an option, try using stretch bands and dumbbells at home. Activities such as swimming, climbing stairs and walking at an incline can also provide resistance. Regardless of whether one goes to a health club or exercises at home, the key is to follow recommended regimens and proper technique.

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