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On Sunday, September 11, the City of Los Fresnos held a memorial service.
The event held a good crowd there at Memorial Park.
Boy Scout Troop 61 and 161 both attended and contributed to the ceremony.
The senior leader for the Girl Scout troop, 351 presented with reciting the girl scout promise. Also in attendance was the Civil Air Patrol out of Brownsville, which helped in presenting the Flag during the ceremony.
Unfortunately, the Mayor was unable to attend, but representing the City, the City Manager, Mark Milum was in attendance.
Scout Master, Eric Guerrero shares, "Scouts from Troop 61, 161, Pack 61 and GS 351 gathered together to honor all those who played an important role during the 9/11 catastrophe. The scouts worked hard to learn their respective roles and did their best to keep the yearly memorial event going
Teachers Begin National Board Certification Process
strong."
The scout leaders who made this happen were: Abel Trejo, Ada Trevino, Alida Trevino, Carlos Rodriguez, Juan Gomez, and Diane Baker. With the honorable mention of troop 61 scout master Terrance Schraut.
Mark Milum: “The 911 Memorial Event was a few moments to remember the events of September 11, 2001, that had a tremendous impact on our country. It was a time to reflect on those that lost their lives and the many that lost loved ones and how it directly impacted our entire country. It's important to remember and be thankful we live in the great country we live in and to continue to fight for the freedoms we enjoy. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts did a great job producing the 911 Memorial event on Sunday evening. It is a great event because the young folks handled the entire event. These kids were not even alive to experience 911 so for them to put on an event in memory of it is awesome!”
Five Los Fresnos CISD teachers hope to obtain the advanced teaching credential
Five teachers from Los Fresnos CISD schools are on the road to becoming National Board Certified Teachers. The certification, overseen by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, is an advanced teaching credential that helps teachers expand their knowledge and expertise to advance student success.
The Los Fresnos CISD is partnering with the Region 6 Education Service Center to provide the current teacher candidates with professional learning
and support designed to enhance their opportunity to pass the four components of the NBC exam.
The following teachers are Los Fresnos CISD’s 2022 candidates:
· Hector Bermea –Mariachi Instructor at Los Fresnos High School and Los Fresnos United
· Lucila Lopez – English Teacher at Los Fresnos United
· Luis Macias – Biology Teacher at Los Fresnos United
· Patricia Hernandez – Math Teacher at Los
Fresnos United · Blanca Ordaz – PK Teacher at Los Fresnos Elementary
About the Certification
The National Board Certification is developed by a committee of teachers around the “Five Core Propositions”. There are twenty-five certification areas, structured around sixteen disciplines and six developmental areas.
On average, it takes a candidate two years to complete the certification cycle. According to the
NBPST, there are 91,000 National Board Certified teachers, accounting for only 3% of all teachers with a current pass rate of 71%.
Upon passing the four components, the Los Fresnos CISD teachers will be eligible for a stipend through the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a recognition and funding allotment created by House Bill 3 in 2019.
“Los Fresnos CISD is proud of the commitment and dedication of these five teachers to learn, grow and improve their practice
to support the students of Los Fresnos CISD,” said Jennifer Stumbaugh, Executive Director for Personnel Services and Talent Development.
All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, state teaching license, and three years of experience in the classroom or counseling before they can begin the process of national certification. The NBC is valid for five years before it needs to be renewed.
Eric Guerrero, and Carlos Gomez
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is known as the Region One Education Service Center area received rankings of either A or B, compared with 87% for school districts statewide. The region also had the most campuses receiving an A grade, according to the Region One Education Service Center, one of 20 such centers funded by state, federal and local governments that assist local school districts.
Rio Grande Valley school districts received the highest average accountability ratings
School districts in region 1, which includes the Rio Grande Valley, received an average score of 88.8 out of 100.
The average for school districts across the state was 86.3.
ratings since 2019, which showed some improvement despite the pandemic that forced schools to close. These letter grades, the state’s accountability ratings, are tied in large part to results of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR test.
Los Fresnos CISD received an accountability rating of 92 out of 100 for the 2021-22 year.
Los Fresnos School District shared, “The Texas Education Agency announced Los Fresnos CISD has once
again earned an ‘A’ accountability rating and the Post-Secondary Readiness Distinction for the 2021-22 school year.”
Los Fresnos CISD has earned an “A” rating each year since a change in the system in 2018.
Being that the last two years were declared a ‘State of Disaster’ for both 2019-20 and 202021 accountability ratings, still Los Fresnos has received A ratings since the 2017-18 year according to txschools.gov.
The School district shares that this is the seventh straight year
Los Fresnos CISD ranks among a select group of districts that are awarded the Post-Secondary Readiness Distinction.
The designation rates how schools prepare students with college and career-readiness skills. They look at Graduation rates, ACT/ SAT participation and performances, CTE graduates, and dual-credit course completion rates are all taken into account.
More information can be found on the Los Fresnos CISD’s website.
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— On September 5, 2022, the Texas Tribune released an article sharing that the “Texas Education Agency has dismissed the notion that the accountability ratings are a poverty rating. As evidence, they point to districts like those in the Rio Grande Valley, which have achieved high marks while serving a high number of economically disadvantaged students.”
The Texas Education Agency notes that 18% of school districts with a high percentage of “economically disadvantaged” students earned an A rating when they released their first post-pandemic scores last month. Overall, 33.1% of school districts received an A, an 8% increase from 2019, the last time the TEA released these ratings.
According to a new analysis, 95% of 38 school districts and 10 charter systems in what
Of the 1,195 districts that were evaluated, 42 districts across 17 regions received scores lower than 70.
“This region punches above its weight when you look at student demographics,” said Daniel King, executive director of the Region One Education Service Center. “School districts [here] — pretty much across the board — have a ‘no excuses’ attitude.”
Last month, the TEA released its first school
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The City of Los Fresnos will conduct a project for storm water planning and drainage improvements and is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering firm to provide for planning this project, develop a comprehensive plan, to coordinate professional service consultants and to administratively manage the project until the Texas Water Development Board closes it. Four copies of the proposal, plainly marked “Proposal for Engineering Services” including an electronic copy to be e mail to pgarza@citylf.us , shall be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Proposals may be mailed to “TWDB SRF Proposal, 520 E. Ocean Blvd., Los Fresnos Texas 78566”. The city shall review and take action on the selection of the engineering services on its City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2022. This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPAapproved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) businesses. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps. For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit www.twdb.texas.gov/dbe. A copy of the full proposal may be download it at www.cityoflosfresnos.com.
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A Thrilling Win
Los Fresnos defeats PSJA in a non-district thriller
By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News
After the week two loss against PSJA North, The Los Fresnos Falcons geared up to take on a 31-6A foe in PSJA. Looking to bounce back from the loss in week two, The Falcons were ready for the challenge against PSJA in Week Three. The Bears, who have lost their first two games of the season, were getting ready for their first win.
Los Fresnos took control early, scoring a touchdown in the first quarter. Los Fresnos played great defense, limiting the Bears to only a field goal. The
Bears matched the Falcons on defense, limiting the Falcon offense to one touchdown in the First Quarter.
Offense stole the show in the second quarter as both the Bears and Falcons. The PSJA Bears scored first. On the next offensive series, Los Fresnos would respond and score a touchdown to lead 13-10. Again offense continued for the best, scoring another touchdown on their next drive to lead 17-14. In the last minute of the first half, Los Fresnos picked up a touchdown to lead 21-17 at the half.
Los Fresnos received the ball to start off the second half. Wasting no time, the
Falcons scored first in the third quarter. PSJA again got a quick response as another Touchdown for the Bears made it 28-24. Defense took over in the remainder of the third quarter as both teams were limited to one touchdown.
The Fourth Quarter Came around and Los Fresnos again played an aggressive defense. Forcing a turnover on downs. PSJA continued their offensive momentum from the first half, scoring a touchdown to take the lead 30-28. Another Field goal came for the Bears before Los Fresnos scored a touchdown to win 36-33.
Staying Hot Los Fresnos Gears up for District Season
By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News
The Los Fresnos Lady Falcons continue to prepare for the District 32-6A schedule which will begin on September 20 against the Brownsville Rivera Lady Raiders. Going into 32-6A play, Los Fresnos is currently 25-5 on the season. A tough nondistrict schedule that has seen Los Fresnos win 10 of their last 11 games.
Los Fresnos entered District Play in 2021 with a record of 23-12. Los Fresnos finished the 32-6A
Calendar in 2021 with a record of 11-3 before losing to Laredo Alexander in the Area Round. Los Fresnos will begin 32-6A play Against Brownsville Rivera. District game number two will be against Weslaco on September 24.
Los Fresnos will then take on Brownsville Hanna, San Benito, and then Harlingen before beginning round two of 32-6A Play on October 11 against Brownsville Hanna.
Los Fresnos, who again has won 10 of their last 11 games, took on Laredo United South out of District
30-6A. A potential playoff matchup in the Area Round for the Lady Falcons. Strong Offense and all around control of the ball led to Los Fresnos winning three games to one.
Led by Head Coach Anissa Lucio, The Lady Falcons have an all around team composed of great players such as Shiloh Jones, Cory Reyes, Marcela Tijerina, Olivia Parra, Iris Delgado, Addyson Vega, and Dakota Martinez.
The Lady Falcons have one more non-district game against Edinburg North before Brownsville Rivera.
2022Los Fresnos Varsity VolleyballSchedule
Friday August 5 th ***W East, Hidalgo, Shary Pioneer W East 9:00 am
Saturday August 6 th ***PSJA Mem, La Feria, Har. South Los Fresnos 9:00 am
Tuesday August 9 th **PSJA/Sharyland Los Fresnos 5:00 pm/7:00 pm
Thurs. Sat. August 11 th 13th McHi Tournament TBA TBA
Tuesday August 16 th **Rowe/B’ville Vets Los Fresnos 5:00 pm/7:00 pm
Thurs.-Sat. August 18 th-20th Mission Tournament TBA TBA
Tuesday August 23 rd PSJA PSJA 6:30 pm
Thurs.-Sat. August 25 th-27th Laredo Tournament TBA TBA
Tuesday August 30 th Mission Vets Los Fresnos 6:30 pm
Saturday September 3 rd Mission Los Fresnos 12:00 pm
Tuesday September 6 th Edinburg Edinburg 6:30 pm
Tuesday September 13 th United South Los Fresnos 5:00 pm
Saturday September 17 th Edinburg North Edinburg North 12:00 pm
Tuesday September 20 th *Rivera Rivera 6:30 pm
Saturday September 24 th *Weslaco Weslaco 12:00 pm
Tuesday September 27 th *Hanna Los Fresnos 6:30 pm
Saturday October 1 st OPEN OPEN OPEN
Tuesday October 4 th *San Benito San Benito 6:30 pm
Saturday October 8 th *Harlingen Los Fresnos 12:00 pm
Tuesday October 11 th *Rivera Los Fresnos 6:30 pm
Saturday October 15 th *Weslaco Los Fresnos 12:00 pm
Tuesday October 18 th *Hanna Hanna 6:30 pm
Saturday October 22 nd *San Benito Los Fresnos 12:00 pm
Tuesday October 25 th *Harlingen Harlingen 6:30 pm
Los Fresnos Falcons Varsity Football Schedule
Scrimmage Fri, 8/12 Edinburg Bobcats 7pm
Scrimmage Thur, 8/18 Brownsville Pace Vikings 7pm
Week 1 Fri, 8/26 Weslaco East Wildcats 7pm Away
Week 2 Fri, 9/2 PSJA North Raiders 7pm
Week 3 Thur, 9/8 PSJA Bears 7pm Away
Week 4 Fri, 9/16 La Joya Coyotes 7pm Home
Week 5 Fri, 9/23 Mission Eagles 7pm Home 6
Week 7 Thur, 10/6 Brownsville Rivera Raiders 7pm Away 8 Fri, 10/1 Weslaco 9 Fri, 10/2 Hanna 10 Fri, 10/28 11 Fri, 11/4
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The Next Chapter Poem Rejection
by James E. Arnold I feel rejected, May it not make me wroth. For anger is a fire from hell The Devil fans, at great cost. He loves to lead the soul astray, And anger makes him smile each day. Cain to Abel—and shootings revels in violence and lifts his brow.
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Texas Southmost College opens Scorpion Café
TSC partners with U-Mix to give students on-campus options
Alberto Vasquez was taking in the moment with a group of friends at newly placed tables that serve as a dining area.
“We’re pretty excited,” Vasquez said smiling next to an empty tray of nachos. “It’s amazing that we have a café. It was delicious and the smoothies were amazing.
He was finishing up sampling some of the food and drink selections that will be available for students and employees starting today. He admitted it was a struggle to solve the lunch question before the grand opening.
were really good. And I’m always going to be getting quesadillas I’m a quesadilla chick.”
U-Mix owner Ernesto Escudero was on hand for the ribbon cutting, grand opening while also getting feedback from eager students and staff who got to try free samples of smoothies, yogurt, pizza and more.
are dealing with the owner.”
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Board members and staff were also part of the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Texas Southmost College students now have a place to chow down or get a cold drink during a busy day on Campus. TSC has partnered with Brownsville-based frozen yogurt and snack company U-Mix to offer unique options.
Scorpion students packed the house and there was a palpable buzz on the second floor of the Oliveira Student Services Center Wednesday afternoon.
TSC Board of Trustee Chairwoman Adela Garza along with her fellow trustees
in attendance Ruben Herrera, Immediate Past Chair, and Alejandra Aldrete, Secretary, were beaming with pride when they saw the café finally ready to come to life. Garza reminisced on her time as a Scorpion student. A place to eat, relax and socialize was at the center of many of those memories.
“When I came to TSC we had a cafeteria and we have great fond memories,” Garza said. “That’s where we hung out most of the time. Together with my trustees it was exciting to put so much thought
into this and develop this space. We’re changing lives. We want to give you all, the students, the experience that we had. We’re always thinking about the students, we have an amazing board that works well together and things happen when you work well together.”
After a countdown, the ribbon was cut, and the Scorpion Café was busy feeding and serving hungry students who were able to try options before today’s full launch.
Computer-Aided Drafting student and Brownsville resident
“Before I would have to drive home, which was like 20 minutes there and back, it wasn’t the best use of my time and gas. Now that we have our own café it’s awesome.”
Arwen Perez-Baez is a 20-year-old General Studies student who was smiling with friends as they enjoyed the new spot on campus. She also told stories of how frustrating walking to nearby places was in the middle of a busy day.
“You know how long our commute is to get to any place? 20 to 30 minutes on foot,” she said. “So, us having a food place here? Delicious. I love Mexican food, I’m Mexican. The chilaquiles
“We’re very thankful to the Board of Trustees, President [Jesus Roberto] Dr. Rodriguez and all the staff that was involved,” Escudero said. “If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t be here. This didn’t happen yesterday; we talked a lot before COVID and then things slowed down and recently we got back into it.”
This is a project that TSC’s Board of Trustees has been working on for some time now and the day has finally come to cut the ribbon and invite everyone on campus to see the new space and enjoy some food and drink.
“We are part of Brownsville, we are not foreigners,” Escudero said. “I always tell people ‘Try to support your local business.’
So the TSC Board of Trustees and President have been very helpful to try to bring somebody local. Other places go with someone large and multinational, here you
Options Galore Students, employees and TSC visitors will have plenty of options when looking over the Scorpion Café menu. Selections include five waffles, seven crepes, 13 smoothies, eight frappes, 15 coffee and tea choices, four salads, five personal pizzas, 10 sandwiches, five wraps/ pitas, four quesadillas and five burgers.
Escudero said the menu is variable and will listen to customer feedback to tweak and improve choices depending on the pulse of the campus.
TSC also has a ‘swag store’ near the Scorpion Café where students, employees, and guests can shop for TSC swag to show off their Scorpion Pride. These efforts are part of the college’s push to make the second floor of the Oliveira Student Services Building a spot for students to congregate, grab a bite to eat and have fun in the middle of their studies.
Texas Southmost College alumna Samantha Leal speaks in front of a crowd prior to the ribbon cutting of TSC’s Scorpion Café. Seated from left: U-Mix owner Ernesto Escudero, TSC Board of Trustee Secretary Alejandra Aldrete, Immediate Past Chair Ruben Herrera and Board of Trustees Chairwoman Adela Garza.
A large crowd of Texas Southmost College students and employees gather on the Second Floor of the Oliveira Student Services Building to be a part of the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Scorpion Café on Wednesday, August 31st at TSC’s Fort Brown Campus in Brownsville.
U-Mix owner Ernesto Escudero, Immediate past chair Ruben Herrera, TSC President Dr. Rodriguez, Board of Trustee Secretary Alejandra Aldrete and Board of Trustee Chairwoman Adela Garza celebrate the unveiling of the Scorpion Café sign.
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Snout Butterflies Again Nosing Through Texas
This year’s emergence likely smaller than years past
have recently seen swarms of Libytheana carinenta, more commonly known as the American snout butterfly, nosing their way through large swaths of the state, said Molly Keck, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist for Bexar County.
“Large numbers of snouts have been spotted throughout the Central Texas corridor, the Hill Country and Austin,” Keck said. “But this emergence will most likely be smaller than those we have seen in past years.”
to look for food and a place to mate and lay eggs,” Keck said.
Keck said this year’s emergence was likely initiated by changes in weather, an increase in moisture and other environmental cues.
radiators, they also play a positive role in the ecosystem.
“Like bees, butterflies are good pollinators and provide a service to both agriculture and the homeowner through plant pollination,” she said.
typically grow leaves back quickly so there is no permanent damage,” Keck said. “These plants are also mainly found in natural areas and would not be a plant in a home landscape, so damage is rarely even seen.”
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Snouts do not have a directional migration per se but instead emerge in masses and appear to move together in a generally northward direction.
“They are simply flying
“We see this every year, but some years it is more noticeable than others,” she said. “Only time will tell how long this emergence will be. It could be just a few days, or it could be longer. Some years these emergences can last for weeks. In other years, they may only be hours long.”
Keck said while the butterflies “have a face only an entomologist could love” and cause grief to drivers who have to scrub them off their windshields, grills and
About the snout Keck said the snout gets its name from the elongated mouthparts called palps extending from its head. The American snout butterfly is brown, and the upper side of its wings are a dull orange, and the wings have a distinctive, squared-off, hook-like tip.
The primary host for the American snout is the spiny hackberry, but it also feeds on other hackberry species.
“Snouts can defoliate these trees, but the trees
While snout butterflies move in large masses, unlike the monarch butterfly they don’t have any particular destination.
“In past years, most notably in 2006 and 2020, dispersal migrations of the American snout through southern and central parts of the state have been thick enough to obscure the sky.” she said. “In some years, there will be two generations of snouts migrate before the fall is over.”
UTRGV Awarded NSF Grant To Increase The Representation Of Latina Faculty In STEM
and Latina faculty in STEM, the new project expands the scope beyond UTRGV to the national level. The initiatives include the national ‘Advancing Latina Faculty in STEM’ Community of Practice Summit, as well department chair trainings, among others,” he said.
UTRGV President Guy Bailey said projects and awards like this one are critical to the university’s central goals.
(UTRGV Photo by David Pike)
By Amanda A. TaylorUchoa
RIO GRANDE
VALLEY, TEXAS – SEPT. 12, 2022 – UTRGV has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) titled "ADVANCE Partnership: Transforming HSI STEM Departmental Climate for Faculty Success.”
This is the second ADVANCE grant UTRGV has obtained that focuses on increasing the representation of Latina faculty in STEM, which is the ultimate goal of the project.
The previous NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant, awarded in 2012, focused on increasing the representation, retention and advancement of women in STEM fields across faculty and leadership ranks, with a special focus on Latinas.
While Latinas represent one of the fastestgrowing populations in the United States, Latina faculty in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers remain underrepresented.
This grant, set to start
Sept. 1, will recognize the importance of academic departmental climates in the recruitment, retention and advancement of Latinas.
“We are grateful to the National Science Foundation for entrusting us with a second ADVANCE grant at UTRGV,” said Dr. Ala Qubbaj, dean of the UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science and principal investigator (PI) on the project.
“While both focus on increasing the representation of women
“We are grateful to the National Science Foundation for recognizing UTRGV’s efforts and dedication to success for the entire university community. As a HispanicServing Institution, UTRGV continues to create innovative pathways and possibilities in the STEM fields for our students and faculty,” he said. “We continue to build UTRGV as a university that will serve South Texas, now and well into the future.”
According to the grant summary, the project leverages the influence, expertise and resources embedded within a multifaceted, multiorganizational partnership of academic and
professional organizations, and strategically draws on the knowledge and insights gained from, but not limited to, NSF-ADVANCE projects.
Dr. Marci McMahon, co-PI of the project and professor of Literatures and Cultural Studies in the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts, said the goal of this grant is to build department climates in which Latinas thrive, at UTRGV and beyond.
“We are excited to partner with major academic and professional organizations committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in STEM, to put this work in action in department climates in which Latina STEM faculty thrive,” she said. "If the Latina students of today are taught by STEM Latinas, they can see themselves as the Latina STEM faculty of tomorrow.”
Another Co-PI and university partner on the project is Dr. Christiane Spitzmueller from the University of California Merced, and two UTRGV faculty who are part of the project as senior personnel: Dr. Laura Benitez, lecturer from the UTRGV College
of Engineering and Computer Science, and Dr. Teresa Feria Arroyo, associate professor in the UTRGV College of Sciences.
The project also is designed to facilitate broader adaptation of evidence-based gender equity and systemic change strategies, resulting in more diverse and inclusive STEM academic workplaces and professions.
“This project has a national impact beyond UTRGV and even the State of Texas,” Qubbaj said. “By increasing the representation of Latina faculty in STEM, we will enhance the STEM pipeline, improve student outcomes, and ultimately strengthen the U.S. STEM workforce and global competitiveness.”
To learn more about the grant, read the full summary here.
5 Ways Traditions Help Us Stay Healthy and Happy
(StatePoint) Health experts say that establishing and maintaining family traditions can boost overall well-being and vitality, especially as we age.
“As children become adults and move out of the house or away, the family traditions that bind us can sometimes get lost in the process,” says Aparna Abburi, president of Medicare and CareAllies with Cigna, which provides insurance to hundreds of thousands of older adults through its Medicare plans.
“Forming new traditions or reigniting old ones can keep
us connected to loved ones, ultimately helping us feel more fulfilled, happier and healthier.”
Here are some insights into the importance of traditions to well-being and vitality as we age, along with tips for keeping those connections going in your own circle of family and friends:
Traditions help combat loneliness: According to a 2020 survey by Cigna, 61% of adults reported being lonely – a 7 percentagepoint increase from 2018. That feeling was likely exacerbated by the
pandemic that followed. Traditions can help to combat feelings of isolation. Consider setting up weekly video calls or trading letters and notes with relatives who live far away. Regular trips to a favorite destination, such as a lake or beach, or celebrating important holidays together every year, can provide meaningful time together.
Traditions pass on family values: Having shared values can help us feel connected to one another. Telling stories from the past or practicing cultural, spiritual and religious
traditions are great ways to pass these values down from one generation to the next.
Traditions can make us feel young again: From cooking and gardening to sports and games, family traditions often evoke old memories and make us feel young again. Sensory memories can be particularly powerful. Whether it’s a cookie bakeoff, ballpark peanuts and hot dogs, or a singalong around the piano, family rituals that include special sights, sounds and aromas are often the ones we think
of most fondly.
Traditions strengthen communities: Traditions are not just for families; they can also strengthen ties among friends and communities. Consider getting a group of neighbors together for morning walks or meeting friends for shopping excursions. Make visiting the farmers market, attending free concerts in the park, playing community center bingo and gathering for other recurring local events part of your routine.
For more information about how to stay healthy
while aging, visit www. cignamedicare.com.
As you embrace the rituals that matter most to you, remember that traditions don’t need to be rigid or set in stone.
“Just as you might modify a family recipe to suit your dietary needs or switch from weekly phone calls to weekly video calls, don’t be afraid to tweak and expand on older traditions so they’re relevant and interesting today – and for years to come,” says Abburi.
Many Texas residents
The American snout butterfly emergence this year is expected to be smaller than in previous years. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo)
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