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Published by Estrella Publishing LLC, PO Box 6962, Goodyear AZ 85338. Additional copies and article reproductions can be obtained for a fee by contacting info@EstrellaPublishing.com Catherine Uretsky, Publisher and Editor 623.594.9283 info@EstrellaPublishing.com Al Uretsky, Publisher and Sales Executive 623.594.9283 info@EstrellaPublishing.com All contents Š 2010-present Estrella Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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From Me To You...

Time is a funny thing. For many years time seemed to go so slowly. Every day lasted an eternity and there was little to distinguish one day from another. I measured my life in seasons or school and no school. Admittedly I was raising four children under 10 and wrangling my life in a new state, but still... I guess it is true that when you have small children the days are long and the years are short. I look back at that time in my life and remember just getting through the day.

Now it is very different. I spent months planning a trip this year. Coordinating schedules with the friends we were travelling with, finding and booking the best place to stay, organizing the things that needed to be taken care of here while we were gone. Then suddenly we were in the car, driving to our destination. The vacation itself flew by and we were home! Blink. Now I am submerged in my life again, that takes no time at all by the way, and looking ahead to other events.

I celebrated a milestone birthday this month and perhaps that is why I am musing on the subject of time. By all intents and purposes I am now middle aged. Wow, how did that happen? My parents were old when they hit this birthday, heck they were old 10 years before this birthday!

And here I am, feeling the healthiest I think I have ever felt, more secure in myself as a person in my personal life, my marriage and my friendships. And yet. I have this label.

for me.

Middle Aged Woman will get ready for retirement and take up knitting. I don’t think I will go down that way. I already know how to knit and honestly it is not

I have not even begun to do everything I am capable of and want to do. I just have to get to retirement so I have the time to do some of those things! And there it is again. Rushing towards something to be able to do the thing I think I can’t do yet. I need to slow down and be in the moment.

That is a phrase we are hearing a lot recently. It is apt though. We all could do with stopping and appreciating the now. Look around at your life and see what you have achieved already. What is good in your day? Whether it is as big as buying a new house or as small as checking off an item on your to-do list. Savor it. Enjoy the victories and don’t let time drag you along in its wake.

Until next time...

Catherine Uretsky

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October Events OKTOBERFEST SATURDAY OCTOBER 5, 2019 • 6-9 PM

The German celebration is held in partnership with The Wigwam on the resorts front lawn. Live Oktoberfest music performed by Nickelcity Express.

Children's area with games and activities. Admission $15 per person and children under 12 admitted free. Food and beer available for purchase. www.litchfield-park.og for more details

ARTS IN THE PARK OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES SEASON OPENER OCTOBER 6, 2019 • 3-5 PM

Free concert held on the front lawn at The Wigwam featuring The 8 Tracks. www.litchfield-park.og for more details

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A Facebook group is a page created for an organization, community or business to promote activities. Users can then join the group and post their thoughts on a wall and interact through discussion threads. Groups are a great way to connect with friends and neighbors and have discussions that are relevant to your community such a local business, school activities, criminal activities, lost fur babies, request recommendations, etc.... The main purpose of groups is to help Facebook users socialize around any topic in their community. Once inside the Group, Facebook works only slightly different than your profile. A Group does not use the timeline but rather displays posts in direct chronological order, similar to the pre-timeline manner. Also, members of the Group can see who has seen a post, which is a unique feature for Group accounts.

The Park magazine has established and facilitates a community Facebook Group for Lichfield Park called Litchfield Matters. All residents and people with a connection to the community are welcome to join this FB group.

It is highly recommended that you avoid discussions associated with politics, religion and other sensitive topics which can make some group members feel unwelcome or uncomfortable. Standard rules such as Be Kind and Courteous, No Hate Speech or Bullying, No

Promotions or Spam, and Respect Everyone’s Privacy. The only business promotions that are permitted are those that support and sponsor The Hamlet magazine, bringing it to the community at no charge to the residents.

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Driver’s Ed

Learning how to drive and taking care of your vehicle are integral parts of growing up. In a recent Gauge Index survey, Hankook Tire found that nearly half (47 percent) of Americans got their driver’s license the first day they were eligible. But the learning doesn’t have to stop there. In fact, it shouldn’t! To keep drivers up to speed on vehicle maintenance basics, Hankook Tire outlines three things you may not have learned in driving school, but should have: Buckle up ... and check your tires Everyone knows when it comes to driving, it’s important to put safety first. But driving safety goes beyond just buckling up. Good car maintenance can lead to a safer drive, so start by kicking the tires before you even get into the car.

Hankook found that, had it been part of the driving test, most Americans said they would have gotten the worst grade on tire-related maintenance. Specifically, 40 percent said they would perform the worst at changing a tire, followed by checking tire tread (16 percent) and filling up tires with air (15 percent).

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Don’t rely on technology alone You may not have learned to use a backup camera in driving school, but nowadays, new cars often come equipped with this helpful technology and more! The thing is, it’s easy to become too reliant on nifty gadgets and new technology. In fact, according to the Gauge, one-third of Americans (34 percent) rely solely on their backup cameras when backing up their vehicle. Of those with backup cameras, only 10 percent aren’t using the camera at all when backing up. Don’t let lane-keeping assist or GPS navigators keep you from the basics (like turning your head to check your blind spot). Remember that these are tools meant to assist you and not to be your primary go-to.

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Medicare Enrollment Medicare Open Enrollment is about to kick off.

For most people already enrolled in Medicare, the annual Open Enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) is the only opportunity to make changes to your existing Medicare coverage.

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5. Determine how you will pay for your out-ofpocket costs There may be assistance available to you if you cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs for your prescription medications. You should research your options now.

You may qualify for a federal Medicare Low Income Subsidy to help pay for your prescription drug costs. You may also be eligible for a patient assistance program that provides people with financial assistance to cover out-of-pocket costs for their medical treatments. You can learn more by visiting PANFoundation.org. Other helpful online resources are available at: * Medicare.gov * BenefitsCheckup.org * MedicareInteractive.org By taking the time to re-evaluate your existing coverage and learn about all the options, you may be able to save significantly on your healthcare costs next year.

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Fire Safety

This simple fire safety checklist can help ensure your home and family are protected from the threats of smoke, fire and carbon monoxide.

1) Install smoke alarms on every level and in every bedroom. Three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes without smoke alarms or with no working smoke alarms. For maximum protection, install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

2) Testing and maintaining alarms is key. Alarms should be tested regularly and replaced at least every 10 years. Help ensure your alarms remain in good, working order by changing the batteries at least every six months. Many cities and states require sealed 10-year battery alarms, so check with your local fire department if you do not know what to install.

3) Equip your home with fire extinguishers.

Beyond alarms, having fire extinguishers - and

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knowing how to use them - is an important part of maintaining a safe home for you and your family. Every 24 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire, according to the NFPA, so being prepared to fight small fires is critical.

Place extinguishers in convenient locations on every level of the home, in the kitchen and in the garage.

4) Protect against the “silent killer.” An odorless and invisible gas, CO is the number one cause of accidental poisoning and can only be detected with an alarm - yet only 47% of homeowners report owning a CO alarm. Just like smoke alarms, be sure to check all CO alarms regularly using the “test” button for continued protection.

5) Plan. Practice. Repeat. Make sure to involve everyone in your household in creating a plan and practice it at least twice every year. As part of this plan, equip second-floor bedrooms with escape ladders and discuss how to use them. Identify two ways out of each room and a meeting place outside. Emphasize that once at the predesignated meeting area, call 911 and wait until officials clear your home to re-enter it safely.

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Perfect Pets

Choosing the perfect pet for your family begins with doing your homework beforehand to determine the age, size and temperament of your ideal dog or cat. Will your newest family member be an independent feline or a playful, social cat?

A rambunctious, energetic dog or a laid-back lap pup?

Dr. Kurt Venator, Purina Chief Veterinary Officer, suggests, “If you are planning to bring a new pet into your family, take advantage of tools such as the Purina Dog and Cat Breed Selectors to help narrow down your choice.�

No matter where your search lands you - at a pet shelter, rescue organization or breeder - meeting potential pet companions is exciting. Purina is proud to support pet adoptions through the Purina Shelter Champions Partner Program.

Here are four questions to consider in your search for the right pet. You may find the pet chooses you. * What is your family dynamic? Does your family have young children under the age of 7? If so, a medium- or large-sized dog or an adult cat

may be a better match than a kitten or puppy or a toy or small-sized dog that could be hurt during rowdy play. Are you an older adult seeking a companion? Consider an adult cat or a lap dog.

If you choose a puppy or kitten, be prepared to educate children about safe handling. Do you have other pets? Try to find out if the cat or dog you are considering gets along with other pets. * What is your lifestyle? Do you work long hours with little time to exercise an energetic young dog? For some dogs, a short daily walk or backyard romp is ample exercise, yet others need a vigorous workout to stay conditioned and relaxed. Keep in mind that kittens and puppies require a time investment to train and help them develop into healthy, well-balanced adults. * Where do you live? Whether you live in an apartment or a house with a small- or largefenced yard factors into the type of dog you choose. A dog or cat that sheds a great deal may also impact your selection. * Why do you want a pet? Are you seeking a companion, a protector, an active dog to run with you, or a friendly dog to be a playmate with your children or other pets?

As you filter through the type of cat or dog that will work best for your family, you are halfway there to choosing a forever best friend. Life is better when you share it with a pet.

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Signs of Fall It’s the end of September. Fall is almost here.

Arizonans love the transition from summer to winter, because that time in between is when the most beautiful and comfortable weather comes around. There are so many reasons to love fall. Autumn is the best season because the weather is changing, leaves are turning colors and it tends to give off a sense of anticipation for things to come. School is underway, personal goals are set, holidays are just around the corner, but things aren’t too crazy yet. Nothing beats the sights and smells of fall. Get ready for some of the best feelings of the season! Autumn in Phoenix may not come in the classic sense, but there ways you know it’s almost fall here.

Leaves. Leaves start changing. It may not be many, but some leaves turn rust color and fall off the trees. A few more trees lose all of their leaves in about three months, although most of our palm trees and desert-y shrubbery things don’t lose anything.

Cool night temperatures- The low temperatures at night are finally below 90 and generally even into the 70s. Our Arizona nights and early mornings are beautiful, great for hiking, biking walking, dog walking. Outdoor events and adventures abound and are safe.

Cool pool temperature- While the air temperature changes a little, it seems the water temperature in our pools drops by what feels like 50 degrees in September, Brrrr.

Delicious food & drink items - like pumpkin spice lattes, the best fall beers, beers apple and pecan pie, and cranberry sauce are reintroduced onto restaurant menus. Fall is also the perfect weather for new fashion trends to emerge, cozy sweaters and boots. New fall TV shows and football keep us all entertained.

Sunrise and Sunset The sun is rising a bit later in the morning and setting a bit earlier in the evening every day.

The shortening of daylight period will continue through the winter solstice on Thursday, December 21, the shortest day of the year.

BOO! Oct. 31 is coming fast With Halloween a few weeks away decorations and candy are appearing on store shelves.

Let’s be honest, Phoenix gets a little bit of something fall-esque, randomly placed on a single day sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving when the temperatures drop abruptly from about 90 to below 70. Let’s call it a cold front moving through rather than a season.

Embrace it when it comes, and enjoy the cooler temps and wonderful AZ nights!

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Energy Hogs

out of the house). Because of that constant loss of heat, the machine works continuously to resupply the drum with hot air. * According to the EPA, the standard clothes dryer uses more energy than any appliance in a typical household, including the clothes washer There’s nothing quite as comforting as pulling and dishwasher. on your favorite hoodie when it’s fresh from the Now that energy-efficient dryers are available, dryer. As much as you love luxuriating in that here’s a look at the core technology found in warmth and softness, you may not be aware just ENERGY STAR certified dryers. how much energy this beloved appliance burns * Moisture sensors detect when your clothes are through in a year. When it comes to energy dry, triggering the machine to end the cycle, savings in the laundry room, the dryer has long saving energy and excess wear on your clothing. been an obstacle, and here’s why. * Heat pump technology eliminates the need for venting and continuous heating. First, the * Unlike washing machines, refrigerators and air is heated through a condenser, and then other common household appliances, energyit’s blown into the drum and the hot dry air is efficient dryer models have been absent from circulated with the clothes absorbing some of the market. It wasn’t until 2014 when the first ENERGY STAR Certified dryers became available. the water. Instead of venting the warm, moist air outside like a conventional dryer, it is pulled out * Before then, dryer technology had stayed of the drum and through an evaporator, which pretty much the same for decades. A standard removes the moisture. The remaining warm, dry dryer blows heated air into the drum chamber, air is returned to the condenser and the cycle removing moisture from the clothing. Then the begins all over again. Because the air feeding hot, moist air is vented out of the machine (and into the condenser is already warm, less energy is needed to maintain the optimal temperature in the drum for drying clothes.

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Staying Active

We can often be our own biggest hurdle when it comes to making healthy decisions. But sometimes all it takes is a gentle nudge from a friend or a fun new idea to spark your motivation.

Here are simple ideas to help you live your best life and boost your mental and physical health.

Staying active: Push-ups While the thought of doing push-ups might be intimidating, there are plenty of ways to make the exercise simpler while still gaining strength in your arms, chest and back. Try a modification on the classic push-up that could even be done on a secure countertop in the convenience of your home.

1. Place your hands on top of a countertop or other firm surface. Make sure to spread your fingers wide.

2. As you lower yourself toward your hands, keep your shoulder blades down and back.

3. Once you have gone as low as you can, come back up and repeat.

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To take a more active role in your health, some health plans, including UnitedHealthcare, offer gym memberships at no additional cost. To learn more, visit UHCMedicarePlans.com.

Consult your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program or making changes to your lifestyle or health care routine.

Staying mindful: Brain quiz Keeping your mind active and engaged is a good way to help fend off memory loss. Brain games, like trivia, are fun ways to help keep your memory sharp.

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Positive Parenting

New videos show what to look for in choosing quality child care for your young child.

For parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers, finding a quality child care center or preschool can be an overwhelming task.

Through First Things First’s (FTF) QualityFirstAZ. com website, parents can search for more than 1,000 child care centers, homes and preschool programs in Arizona that participate in Quality First. In the FTF Southwest Maricopa Region there are 24 child care programs enrolled in Quality First. These programs are committed to improving the quality of their early learning programs in ways that help young children learn, grow and thrive.

In addition, since there are many quality providers who don’t participate in the voluntary Quality First program because of limited enrollment capacity, the website also offers information to help families identify the key elements of quality in any program.

These include things like hands-on activities that stimulate and encourage positive brain connections in children and caregivers who provide regular feedback to parents on the development of their child.

qualityfirstaz.com/qualitychild-care-checklist/ that explain what to look for when choosing quality child care for your young child. The videos provide visual examples of the checklist that parents can use when visiting a potential child care center or preschool.

Finding a quality child care center or preschool is important because research shows that highquality early learning settings build a foundation for a child’s later success, since 90% of a child’s brain develops before age 5. The positive, nurturing relationships young kids have with adults, from parents to child care and early learning professionals, shape their learning now and throughout their lives. Quality child care and preschool settings help children develop skills like motivation, self-control, focus and selfesteem that are crucial to their success now and once they enter school.

For more tips to help in the search for quality child care and preschools visit QualityFirstAZ. com.

Submitted by Brett Benninghoff, Southwest Maricopa Community Outreach Coordinator, First Things First

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