• Leveling—Piers, Footings, and Jacks
• Vapor Barrier and Insulation
• Subfloor and Flooring
Plumbing
• Re-pipes and Plumbing Repairs
• Fresh Water, Sewer/Wastewater, and Gas Lines
• Water Heaters
• Roof Coats and Roof Maintenance
• Skirting and Siding
• Decks and Steps
855.906.6077
July 19
Happy Hour 4:30
Dinner 5:30
Arrive for the 4:30 Happy Hour and enjoy veggies and dips, sourdough bread with herbed cream cheese or butter, barbecue-sauced little smoky sausages (at no extra charge) Iced Tea, Water, and Coffee provided.
Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, July 16, 10:00 AM. Cost: $10 per person. You may purchase from your callers (see page 12) or from the clubhouse Mon-Sat 9AM—10AM
7600 Daly Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
1.916.726.1500
Park Managers: Wes & Nicole Archer
Weekend Assistant: Robert Woodgate
After Hours Phone: (also anytime office is closed) 916-740-8976
Office Hours: 9AM 3PM Mon-Fri
Clubhouse Hours: 9AM—10PM Daily
Happy Summer!
I am officially becoming a crazy cat lady! And I’m discovering the people here at the park who have cats, really like their cats. The Sierra Meadows Social Club had their last meeting for the summer … planning our fun events for summer. I am really looking forward to our summer BBQ with ribs and chicken and the appetizers bar. The Nachos Bar was so popular in May that we’ve decided to make the appetizers bar a regular part of our dinners. AND I am so happy with our “team” and our “team leads.” It has made the dinner preps fun again. I also cannot stop giving thanks for my assistants in the kitchen: Frankie Bullard, Tricia Owens, and Susan Berg. They are so hardworking, pleasant to work with, and make it possible for me to be a part of dinner preps again. I couldn’t do it without them.
I’m hearing all about friends’ vacation plans for the summer and it sounds like a lot of fun for many of you. I’m planning “staycation” cuz my daughter from Texas, with 2 of my grandkids, are flying out here to stay with me. I am really looking forward to that especially since my traveling days are probably behind me, thanks to deteriorating health issues. BUT, that’s okay. I’m making the most of where I am now, and instead of focusing on what I can’t do … I’m focusing on what I CAN do! I’m also grateful for a comfy bed surrounded by big windows, a great community, and great food which we are fortunate to have especially chocolate! Please enjoy your summer and look forward to sharing at least part of it with your friends here at Sierra Meadows.
Sierra Meadows Newsletter Editor & Social Club President
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
It’s happening at Sierra Meadows
Clubhouse hours are 9 AM to 10 PM daily. There are a variety of activities that happen at the clubhouse. There is a dart board, a ping pong table, a reading area, television, jigsaw table, a card playing room, and a pool room. Shuffleboard is available outside. Not to be forgotten are the many other activities that happen here, such as morning coffee, meetings, potluck dinner, monthly dinner, Bible study, TOPS, Bingo, Ladies Social Club, Bunco, Poker, and the Book Mobile monthly visit. Remember, this is the residents’ clubhouse!
Need a walker, cane, shower chair, or ???
We have various items to loan residents in need.
Contact our “Care and Compassion” Chairperson
Frank Deitch (916) 803-1148
Computer and Home Technology Services
Rick Bernard 916-712-2811
Available evenings & weekends, too. Good reviews from residents.
House Cleaning, Yard Work, Licensed Caregiver
Tricia & Steve Owens 279-758-2435
Also offers painting and repair work. References available
Picture Matting, Framing, Repairs, Framed Art
Susan Ayala, Sea Pony Arts 916-432-5884
Realtor
Aggie Worley 408-640-3900
Royalty Enterprise Real Estate Services aworley2700@ gmail.com CalDRE #01821712
Realtor— Portfolio Real Estate
Want to get away for a day?
Join your fellow residents once a month with a trip by bus to Red Hawk Casino. We plan the 3rd Tuesday of the month. This month, the bus will pick us up on:
Tuesday, July 15, 9:00 AM
A sign-up sheet will be posted in the entranceway to the billiard room at the clubhouse.
For info, call Lena Mueller at 916-380-2974.
Home Repairs / Construction & Consulting
Phillip “Twilly”Myers
Certified Building and Code Inspector 949-842-7326 CSLB #1072254
Lifestyle Wellness Coach/Health & Nutrition Coach
Teresa Halverson, “The Gut Love Lady” 530-828-1488 Teresa@alivestylewellness.com
Quality Car Audio Mobile Service (Car Alarms)
Rick De Laney 530-601-1585
Web Design & Advertising Content
also Paralegal Services
Soraya Rigor 408-212-1691 fellowhornet1999@gmail.com
Gary Lee 916-595-4279 • DRE #01448722 • Gary@PortfolioRE.com
Rutsell Lee 916-695-2800 • DRE #02067791 • Rutsell@PortfolioRE.com (fluent in Bisaya and Tagalog)
If you’d like to stay connected daily with your Sierra Meadows neighbors, there are two different Facebook groups you may want to check out. There is the Sierra Meadows Social Club or the Daly Connect. The first is all about the social life here, the second is more of a homeowner’s type group. Here’s what their About pages have to say about them:
Sierra Meadows Social Club
The Sierra Meadows Social Club encourages community and facilitates activities among the residents of Sierra Meadows Mobile Estates. On this page we will share events, celebrations, announcements, and opportunities to help. We also like to share accolades and sympathies among our neighbors. We are a social club, not a homeowners association. If you have concerns about park management, security, or contractor issues, those should be addressed directly with park management or discussions shared on Daly Connect.
This private group is for residents living in the Sierra Meadows Mobile Home park to communicate real time events:
• power outages, wifi issues, water disruptions, etc.
• suspicious activity/vehicles/persons that the community needs to be aware of. (please call 911 for emergency)
• Items for sale post will be removed after 2 weeks
• Free items—fruit/veggies, household
• Recommendations for handyman, yard work, transportation, restaurants, etc.
Note: Daly Connect clears their page monthly of all posts except for service recommendations.
Please advise of any updates or changes to the resident directory. If you would like your email in the directory, then you can also receive digital copies and interim updates. Also advise if you would like your name removed from the “do not call” list for notification of Club events.
For updates, please contact Debbie Jo Silva. You may text me at 916-213-4775 or you can email sierrameadows.news@yahoo.com.
Directory Asst: Marie Sturgeon, 916-517-2367
Join us on the second Fridays of each month at 5:30 PM in the clubhouse for our Community Potluck.
All existing neighbors welcome with a potluck dish. Paper Plates and plastic flatware are provided. Newcomers don’t need to bring a dish as there will be plenty of food to share. (unless you are just dying to bring your Aunt Betty’s Stomping Good Casserole or Cousin Cassie’s cheesecake)
We love to welcome newcomers to this monthly potluck.
See you July 11!
There will be no Sierra Meadows Social Club meetings over the summer. Our next meeting will take place on September 2.
If you would like to submit an article for consideration, DEADLINE is the 5th of each month for publication the following month.
Email: Debbie Jo Silva at sierrameadows.news@yahoo.com Text 916-213-4775 or Put document in my hand. If email or text is not confirmed by me … then re-send or call.
Put Some of Your Recyclables To Good Use
By Phil Minard
Do you have plastic bottles and aluminum cans laying around? BRIDGING HEARTS TOGETHER is here to help you out with a solution. We will pick them up and recycle them with the proceeds going to Bridging Hearts Together. This way it all goes back into our Community.
Please contact by phone or text: Frank Deitch at 916-803-1148
Phil Minard at 916-239-9477
We will arrange pickup. Thank you for your
Sunday
Men’s Poker
• Every Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM
• Contact Steve Silva 916-768-9597
Monday
Watercolor Art Group
Every Monday 12:00 Contact Marie Sturgeon 517-2367 or Judi Whitley 916
Tuesday
Every Tuesday at 11:00 AM
Contact Rob or Debi Lake at 728-5473
Ladies Social Club
• 1st Thursday each month at 12PM
• Followed by Bingo Potluck finger foods to share Contact Shelly Thurman at
Sierra Meadows Social Club
Project Services Team Meeting
All Residents Welcome to Attend First Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
Contact Debbie Jo Silva at 916-213-4775 for any questions you may have.
Red Hawk Casino
• 3rd Tuesday 9:00 AM (date posted monthly)
• Signups in the clubhouse
• Contact Lena Mueller 916-380-2974
Wednesday
Bingo
• Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM
• Coffee & ice water available, you may bring snacks
• Contact Debi Lake 916-728-
Bible Study
Bridging Hearts Together 3rd Thursday each month at 3:30 PM at the Clubhouse
Trudy Woodgate 916-871-0700 or Phil Minard at 916-239-9477
2nd & 4th Thursdays 12:45 PM
Cost $5; all money collected returned as prizes!
• Shelly Thurman 916-955-1151 Bunco
• 3rd Thursdays 6-8 PM
• Cost $10.25; all money collected returned as prizes!
• Shelly Thurman 916-955-1151
Bookmobile
• Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM
• Led by Debbie Jo Silva
• Contact Ruth Imler 722-3526 or Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775
TOPS | Taking Off Pounds
Sensibly
• Every Wednesday 2:30-3:30
• Exchange diets, recipes, tips
• Awards for most weight lost
• 1st Thursday 1:15-2 PM
• Free books, CDs, tapes, videos keep for one month
1
• Contact Joyce Williams at 916-729-4513 Come early at 1:30
Friday
Community Potluck
• 2nd Friday each month 5:30 PM
• Bring a dish of your choice
• Coffee is provided
• Ruth Imler at 916-722-3526 or Shelly Newton at 916-3837
Saturday
Park Dinner (NO JUNE DINNER) 3rd Saturdays 5:30 PM
Happy hour 4:30; Tickets required Debbie Jo Silva at 916-213-4775
BRIDGING HEARTS TOGETHER PARADE&BBQ 10:30AM CLUBHOUSE
These weblike brown spots on the watermelon mean that bees touched the pollinating parts flower many times. The more pollination, the sweeter the fruit.
The yellow spot, known as the field spot is the place where the watermelon rested on the ground. Ripe watermelons always have creamy yellow or even orange-yellow spots, not white.
Many people do not know that farmers differentiate watermelons by gender. For example, “boys” are bigger, have an elongated shape, and a watery taste. The “girls” have a rounder shape and a sweet taste.
A dried tail indicates that the watermelon is ripe. However, if the tail is green, it probably means that the watermelon was picked too soon and will not be ripe.
Watermelon Salsa
1/2 whole Small Seedless Watermelon
1/2 whole Red Onion, diced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, seeded & diced
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, seeded & diced
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, seeded & diced
2 whole Jalapenos, seeded & finely diced
1 whole bunch Cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1-2 limes
1/2 tsp. salt
Throw all ingredients into a large bowl and stir it together. Taste with a chip and adjust ingredients as needed. Serve with chips or on top of grilled chicken or fish … or as a side salad.
Watermelon Smoothie
3 c. diced Watermelon
1 c. frozen strawberries
3 large ice cubes
1 5.3 oz container vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 banana
1/2 lime juiced
Combine all ingredients. Blend on low, scraping sides of blender as needed. Increase to high and blend until very smooth.
Watermelon Margarita
4 c. cubed watermelon
8 oz. tequila blanco
1/3 c. lime juice
2 TBSP simple syrup (optional)
1/4 c. kosher salt
1 tsp. coarse sugar, like Sugar in the Raw
1 tsp. Tajin seasoning or chili powder
4 lime wedges
Ice, for serving
4 small watermelon wedges
1. Place the cubed watermelon in a blender. Blend just until it breaks down into a liquid, about 30 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and mix with the tequila and lime juice. Taste for sweetness and add simple syrup, if you like it sweeter.
2. On a small plate, combine the salt, sugar and Tajin seasoning. Run the lime wedges around the rims of 4 cocktail glasses. Dip the rims into the spiced salt mixture.
3. Fill the glasses with ice and the margarita mixture. Garnish with small wedges of watermelon and the lime wedges.
Friends, & Events
Noi Barker 7/1
Alan Maxwell 7/2
Bob Baker 7/4
Angela Pone 7/5
Mona Rhodes 7/5
Bob Browning 7/6
Bill Nichols 7/6
Mike Christus 7/7
Aggie Worley 7/7
Kathye Miller 7/13
Lena Mueller 7/14
Gayle Donsing 7/18
Nicole Archer 7/19
Anna Scarberry 7/20
Anne Renshaw 7/21
Bob Davis 7/24
Martin Schweder 7/27
Jim Mayfield 7/28
Judi Whitley 7/29
Susan Pontier 7/30
James Shiles 7/30
Theresa McEwen 7/31
The Ladies Social Club is a no-hostess time of goodies and Bingo. Bring your own plate and silverware and any kind of luncheon food to share. If you have special diet needs, bring your own food and come on down and eat with your friends. Water will be provided. We eat promptly at 12:00, so come a little early to socialize.
Bingo starts at 12:30. $6.00 will cover 15 games. This is a good way to get acquainted with your neighbors and make or renew friendships.
For more info, please call Shelly Thurman at 916-955-1151.
Join us at the clubhouse from 9:00 to 10:00 AM every Monday through Saturday for coffee and chit-chat. It’s a great way to connect and learn what’s going on at Sierra Meadows. We often have opportunities to encourage one another or even celebrate a birthday or two. Sierra Meadows management provides the coffee, your neighbors provide the company. Join us!
On Monday afternoons from noon till 2:00 in the clubhouse, the Watercolor Painting Art Group meets, facilitated by experienced artists Judi Whitley and Marie Sturgeon. They also provide instruction if you want it. Contact Judi at 916-8038948, or Marie at 916-517-2367.
Join us for group projects or bring your own project and enjoy the company.
Social Events for our Neighbors & Friends
President Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775 dhs.silva@yahoo.com
Vice President Judi Whitley 916-803-8948
Secretary Tricia Owens 279-758-2435 triciaowens1963@gmail.com
Treasurer Sandy Boyd 916-205-1789 sb5904@comcast.net
Hospitality
Marie Sturgeon 916-517-2367
Care & Compassion: Handicap Items
Frank Deitch 916-803-1148
Sunshine Pat Garcia 831-262-7669 pagdtm1@gmail.com
Ticket Sales Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775
Volunteer Coordination Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775
Special Events & Dining Room Judi Whitley 916-803-8948
Setup 113-4775
Cleanup: Julie Huey 916-218-2832
Tricia Owens
Frankie Bullard
279-758-2435
279-888-0258
Sandy Boyd 916-205-1789
Food Services Tricia Owens
Setup Frankie Bullard
279-758-2435
279-888-0258
Cooking Lead: Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775
Food Deliveries : Susan Berg
831-210-3506
Caller Lead: Ruth Imler 916-722-3526
Communications Deliveries: Mary Deitch 916-803-1148
Directory Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775 dhs.silva@yahoo.com
Directory Asst. Marie Sturgeon 916-517-2367
Newsletter Editor: Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775 Submissions sierrameadows.news@yahoo.com
Teams working together to promote fellowship and friendship through social activities for the members of our community.
Your Callers:
Area 1—Woodduck
Area 2 Pintail Circle
Area 3 MallardSnowgoose
Area 4—Cackler
Area 5—ShovlersGadwall
Area 6 CanvasbackBufflehead
Area 7—Pintail LaneScaup
Area 8 Goldeneye
Kathye Miller 916-802-3539
Julie Huey 916-218-2832
Sandy Boyd 916-205-1789
Connie Schuller 916-224-8451
Ruth Imler 916-722-3526
Pamela Townsend 707-293-7102
Sharon Powell 916-727-1377
Mary Deitch 916-715-1931
Social Events for our Neighbors & Friends
Meeting called to order by Debbie Jo at 6:05 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance
• Minutes of the last meeting were in the newsletter. No one had any questions or additions. Due to absence of secretary Tricia Owens, Pamela Townsend volunteered to record this night’ s meeting.
• Treasurer Sandy Boyd was also absent so Deborah summed up treasurer’s report from memory … as the “dog ate her homework”…. reality … the cat was asleep on her papers on her desk so she forgot them :( There is just over $4700 in the account. We don’t know the profitability on the last dinner as one of the primary cooks did not get his homework done on time. (He hasn’t turned in his receipts yet.)
• Bridging Hearts Together is having a yard sale and bake sale this Saturday, June 7, from 10 to 2 in the clubhouse.
• Debbie Jo stated that new processes and procedures have been in place for the last 3 dinners and she asked how everyone had enjoyed the dinners.
About 80 in attendance at each dinner
The general consensus was very positive especially for the Nachos Bar.
• With the success of the Nachos Bar, it was decided to provide “Appetizers Bars” for every dinner. The Appetizer Bar will open at 4:30 with Happy Hour and residents are invited to BYOB. July appetizer bar will include veggies & dip, sourdough bread with butter or herbed cream cheese spread, and Linda Carioggia offered to provide BBQ sauced little smokie sausages. Linda and Frankie Bullard volunteered to setup.
• Cleanup got a little confusing for the Taco dinner so an outlined procedure was discussed and clarified:
Debbie Jo will announce after everyone has had opportunity to get seconds that it is time for the Cleanup crew to meet in the kitchen or outside and determine who is doing what depending on who is there. The Leads will be in charge. Cleanup Leads are Julie Huey, Frankie Bullard, Tricia Owens, and Sandy Boyd. Only those people who are certified on the chafing dishes are to handle them.
• Denise Mohl will be unable to be a caller due to upcoming surgeries. Connie Schuller has volunteered to become her replacement. It would be helpful to have one more person as a substitute caller.
• All volunteer spots were filled for both the July 19 BBQ, and the August 22 Ice Cream Social. We are still uncertain if there will be a movie the evening of the Ice Cream Social.
• The Golden Ticket winner was Susan Berg.
• General discussions included the challenges with hot water supply in the kitchen. Cleaners have had to resort to using the hot water in the chafing dishes to get things clean. Someone suggested a tankless water heater. Deborah said it had been discussed a number of times with management over the years with no improvements. As it is considered a health problem, some suggested writing a petition. We will continue to try discussions.
• It was also discussed that this is 2025 and it is expected to have wifi in the clubhouse. However, Deborah says there has been owner pushback.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:55.
Pamela Townsend, Substitute Secretary (additional notes by Debbie Jo Silva)
Please note there will be no Club meetings over the summer. The next Club Meeting will take place on September 2.
Sierra Meadows Social Club Upcoming Dates for 2025
• July 19: Summer Barbecue
• August 22: Ice Cream Social
• September 2: Club Meeting
• September 20: Italian Dinner
• October 4: Volunteers Brunch awards and assignments for Holiday events
• October 25: Halloween Party and Potluck
• November 4: Club Meeting
• November 22: Thanksgiving Dinner
• December 2: Club Meeting
• December 20: Christmas Dinner
January 17, 2026: Annual kick-off meeting and Luncheon
Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.
What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?
It can’t sit down.
Was the Declaration of Independence written in Philadelphia?
No, it was written in ink.
Why did Paul Revere ride his horse from Boston to Lexington?
It was too heavy to carry!
Thoughts on Hope and Faith
excerpts from Guideposts “A mindset I have for most things I do because you know, you get anxious I will do a form of prayer … I’ll remind myself, ‘Be open and look for the direction.’”
Jeff Bridges, actor
“I still go to bed every night with a smile on my face, gratitude in my heart and love in my soul.”
Sister Jean, 105, beloved chaplain for the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team.
“We tend to get so submerged by the noise in life that we forget to stop, take stock and, especially, be grateful. Soon you’ll see your whole day as suffused by God’s presence, and it won’t seem very noisy at all.”
Father James Martin, Jesuit writer
“What’s the worst that can happen? You make a mistake. You lear. Mistakes can be the best thing in the world.”
Carla Rockmore, stylist and designer
“Is my heart more aligned with Jesus’ mission or my own?”
question that writer Meredith Houston Carr asks herself to stay connected with God
“Grace is necessary, and you can be the one both offering and receiving it at the same time.” from The Prayer Jar Devotional, by Wanda E. Brunstetter
“God didn’t remove the Red Sea He parted it. Sometimes God doesn’t remove our problems; he makes a way through them.”
Jenessa Wait, artist and speaker
“ Don’t let people’s compliments go to your head, and don’t let their criticisms go to your heart.”
Lysa Terkeurst, author
“Peace of mind isn’t life feeling easy it’s knowing you can cope regardless of what shows up in your life.”
Jennifer L. Taitz, psychologist and author “We change other people when we put faith in them.” Jamil Zaki, Ph.D., Stanford professor of psychology
“Sometimes the most honest prayers we can pray are the ones tha sound like ‘This is hard. I’m tired. Please help.’” Ashley Morgan Jackson, author
Would you like to learn more about God’s love for you?
There is a Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM, at the clubhouse. We are off for the month of July and will start again on August 6 with “Experiencing the heart of Jesus,” by Max Lucado. We are a judgement-free zone and there is no such thing as a “stupid” question … or a perfect person.
Our Bible Study is facilitated by Debbie Jo Silva. 916-213-4775
Puzzles and Word Games you can
ARCHERY
BADMINTON
BASEBALL
BOXING
CRICKET
CYCLING
FOOTBALL
GOLF
GYMNASTICS
ICE HOCKEY
JUDO
KARATE
RUGBY
RUNNING
SKATING SOCCER
SURFING
SWIMMING
TABLE TENNIS
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD WRESTLING
Across 1.Actor Pitt
5.Make over
9.Place to hibernate
10.Face shape
11.Pakistani language
12.Darn, as socks
13.Goes on board again
15.Kind of tax
16.Philosophical doctrine
22.Centers of activity
23.Germany’s __ von Bismarck
24.Crude group?
25.Snaillike
26.Work station
27.Joie de vivre
Down 1.Smudge
2.Hard to find
3.Adjutant
4.Chicken order
5.Aquiline facial part
6.“... happily __ after”
7.Clammy
8.Cutlass, e.g.
14.Life story, in brief
16.Walk heavily
17.Easy gait
18.Top guns
19.“__ do you good”
20.Ancient gathering place
21.Cut
How to solve sudoku puzzles
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only
appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.
1. "Good Ol' Boys," sung by Merle Haggard, was the theme song for what TV show? a-"B.J. and the Bear," b-"The Dukes of Hazzard," c-"Our House," d-"Carter Country."
2.In which Coen Brothers movie did John Goodman play Vietnam vet Walter Sobchak? a-"The Big Lebowski," b-"Barton Fink," c-"O Brother, Where Art Thou?," d-"Fargo."
3.What is the name of the attorney played by Julianna Margulies on "The Good Wife"? a-Susan Rakoff, b-Anne Osborne, c-Caroline Julian, d-Alicia Florrick.
4. "Good Lovin'" was the first #1 song for what band in the 1960s? a-The Rascals, b-Paul Revere and the Raiders, c-The Turtles, d-The Troggs.
5.What poet wrote that "good fences make good neighbors?" a-Robert Frost, b-William Dean Howells, c-William Carlos Williams, d-Ezra Pound.
6. What European explorer discovered the Cape of Good Hope? a-Jacques Cartier, b-Bartholomeu Dias, c-John Cabot, d-Henry Hudson.
7.What TV clown spoke only once on TV, during the final telecast of Howdy Doody's show, by saying "Goodbye, kids"? a-Cliffy, b-Bozo, c-Clarabelle, d-Krusty.
8."Different is good" was a slogan used to promote what fast food chain? a-Wendy's, b-Domino's Pizza, c-Taco Bell, d-Arby's.
9.What detective was introduced by John D. MacDonald in the 1964 novel "The Deep Blue Goodbye"? a-Thomas Linley, b-Peter Wimsey, c-Travis McGee, d-Nero Wolfe.
10. What actor was the subject of Gene Fowler's 1944 biography "Good Night, Sweet Prince"? a-Errol Flynn, b-John Barrymore, c-Glenn Ford, d-George Sanders.
Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.
Leon J. Suenes, cardinal
You can always find the sun within yourself if you will only search.
Maxwell Maltz
Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why. Then do it.
Robert A. Heinlein
Appreciation is a wonderful thing; it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
Francois-Marie Arouet de Voltaire
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle
Never say anything about yourself you do not want to come true.
Brian Tracy
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
Nelson Mandela
The best revenge is massive success.
Frank Sinatra
Speech is the mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so he is.
Publilius Syrus
The impossibles are often the untried.
Jim Goodwin
A tour guide was showing a tourist around Washington, D. C. The guide pointed out the place where George Washington supposedly threw a dollar across the Potomac River. "That's impossible," said the tourist. "No one could throw a coin that far!"
"You have to remember," answered the guide. "A dollar went a lot farther in those days."
Little Johnny's teacher asks, "What is the chemical formula for water?"
Little Johnny replies, "H-I-J-K-L-MN-O!!"
The teacher, puzzled, asks, "What on Earth are you talking about?"
Little Johnny replies, "Yesterday you said it was H to O!"
A man goes into a bar and seats himself on a stool. The bartender looks at him and says, "What'll it be buddy?"
The man says, "Set me up with seven whiskey shots and make them doubles." The bartender does this and watches the man slug one down, then the next, then the next, and so on until all seven are gone almost as quickly as they were served. Staring in disbelief, the bartender asks why he's doing all this drinking.
"You'd drink them this fast too if you had what I have."
The bartender hastily asks, "What do you have, pal?"
The man quickly replies, "I have a dollar."
Answers to 'We're All Good' 1-b, "The Dukes of Hazzard" 2-a, "The Big Lebowski" 3-d, Alicia Florrick
4-a, The Rascals
5-a, Robert Frost 6-b, Bartholomeu Dias 7-c, Clarabelle 8-d, Arby's 9-c, Travis McGee 10-b, John Barrymore
NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH.
DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH.
NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH.
NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH
NATIONAL WATERMELON MONTH.
NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH.
NATIONAL GRILLING MONTH.
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT LIVING MONTH, IDFA.ORG
Events
1, Canada Day.
1, International Joke Day. Celebrated to encourage humor and laughter, often marked by sharing jokes on social media and in communities.
2, World UFO Day. Recognizes the fascination with extraterrestrial life, often tied to the 1947 Roswell incident; encourages sky-watching and discussions on alien existence.
3, Battle of Gettysburg ended, 1863. The Civil War’s turning point, a 162-year milestone, but significant for its lasting impact on U.S. history; Union victory halted Confederate advances. (Note: Slightly outside 150-year range but included for prominence.)
3-11, Dog Days Of Summer.
4, Independence Day. 249th year. Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
5, Bikini debuted, 1946. The modern bikini was introduced by Louis Réard in Paris, a 79-year milestone that revolutionized fashion and cultural norms.
5-27, Tour De France.
7, World Chocolate Day. Commemorates the introduction of chocolate to Europe
in 1550; celebrated with chocolate-themed events and indulgence globally.
10, July full moon. Buck Moon.
11, World Population Day. UN observance highlighting global population issues, such as sustainability and reproductive health; marked by awareness campaigns.
12, Malala Day. Honors Malala Yousafzai’s advocacy for girls’ education, recognized by the UN on her birthday; promotes education access worldwide.
14, Bastille Day, 1789. French Revolution’s storming of the Bastille.
15, World Youth Skills Day. UN day to promote skill development for young people, addressing employment and economic growth challenges.
16, Apollo 11 launched, 1969. NASA’s mission to the moon began, a 56-year milestone; led to the first human moon landing, a landmark in space exploration.
16, National Hot Dog Day. U.S. food holiday celebrating hot dogs, typically with cookouts and promotions by restaurants; date varies but often mid-July.
17, Disneyland opened, 1955. Walt Disney’s first theme park debuted in Anaheim, California, a 70-year milestone for global entertainment and pop culture.
17, World Emoji Day. Celebrates the cultural impact of emojis, first popularized in the late 1990s.
18, Nelson Mandela International Day. UN day honoring Mandela’s legacy of peace and equality, encouraging 67 minutes of community service.
19, First Women’s Rights Convention, 1848. Seneca Falls Convention.
20, Moon Landing, 1969. Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon 56 years ago.
22, World Brain Day. Promotes awareness of neurological disorders and brain health, organized by the World Federation of Neurology.
22, Pi Approximation Day. Celebrates the mathematical constant (22/7 in date format); marked by math enthusiasts with puzzles and educational events.
24-27, Comic Con. San Diego.
24, Pioneer Day (Utah). Commemorates Mormon pioneers’ arrival in Salt Lake Valley in 1847.
25, Korean War began, 1950. North Korea’s invasion of South Korea started the conflict, a 75-year milestone shaping Cold War geopolitics.
26, Islamic New Year.
26, Americans with Disabilities Act signed, 1990. U.S. legislation prohibiting disability discrimination.
28, World Hepatitis Day. UN day raising awareness about viral hepatitis and promoting prevention and treatment access.
28, World Nature Conservation Day. Highlights the need to protect natural resources and biodiversity, encouraging sustainable practices globally.
29, International Tiger Day.
30, International Day of Friendship.
31, National Mutt Day, Web: nationalmuttday.com. Also celebrated Dec. 2
31, World Ranger Day. Honors park rangers’ role in protecting natural and cultural heritage, raising awareness about their challenges and contributions.
July is UV Safety Month
Sunglasses aren't just a fashion statement -- they prevent eye strain, improve vision in bright light, block ultraviolet rays, and help protect the fragile skin around the eyes from skin cancer. They also shield your eyes from floating debris like dust, pollen, and insects. Whether you're scrounging a convenience store rack or browsing in a high-end department store for your next pair of shades, here's what to look for:
propriate for very bright conditions.
*Check the labeling to ensure that the lenses fully block UV rays. The tag may say it offers 100 percent UV protection, UV absorption up to 400nm, or UV400 protection. If the glasses aren't labeled with the protection level, choose something else.
*Choose lenses that block enough (but not too much) light. The amount of light that filters through sunglasses is called visible light transmission, or VLT. Sunglasses with 20 to 40 percent VLT are good for all-purpose use, but lower than 20 percent may only be ap-
*Check the label to see if the lenses are polarized. This anti-glare coating can reduce eyestrain and make objects appear clearer in bright light, which makes it especially useful for outdoor activities. But polarized objects can also make it difficult to see some screens and car dashboard controls, so they may not be the best choice in every instance. Both polarized and non-polarized lenses can be equally effective at blocking UV rays, so it's good to have both options on hand.
*Look for larger lenses that provide more coverage. Wraparound sunglasses are also a good choice and can block UV light along your temples.
* If you wear glasses, consider investing in a pair of sunglasses with prescription lenses or buy sunglasses that are designed to fit over your regular glasses. Make sure that your prescription sunglasses or over-the-glasses sunglasses provide appropriate UV protection. *
If you needed another compelling reason to get a shingles vaccine, look no further: The two-dose series of shots may also help prevent or delay dementia.
A new study published in April in the journal JAMA examined data from the health records of about 280,000 older adults across Australia, comparing a group of individuals who received a free shingles vaccine with another group that was slightly too old to qualify for the free vaccine program. Researchers found that over a period of 7.4 years, the vaccinated group was about 20 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than the unvaccinated group, showing correlation but not causation.
According to the New York Times, it's the most compelling evidence to date that the shingles vaccine may reduce
dementia risk. While researchers have noted the link between the shingles vaccine and dementia in previous studies, they also had to account for healthier lifestyles and other characteristics that are known to lower dementia risk.
Researchers theorize that the shingles vaccine prevents the neuroinflammation that occurs when the varicellazoster virus, which causes both chicken pox and shingles, reactivates after decades of dormancy. The vaccine may also deliver a protective effect when it activates the immune system.
But even without the anti-dementia benefits, the shingles vaccine is a good choice for most older adults. Shingles rashes can be excruciatingly painful and if left untreated, can cause complications like postherpetic neuralgia, or intense nerve pain, or permanent eye damage. *
The United States Department of Agriculture halted halted imports of live cattle, horses, and bison through the Mexican border after New World screwworm was detected at Mexican farms. According to CNN, the burrowing parasite can cause infections and death in affected animals, and can devastate herds and spread to humans. The USDA says that it will reevaluate the import ban on a monthly basis.
New research shows that taurine, a common additive in energy drinks and naturally found in meats, fish, and eggs, is associated with increased risk of blood cancers. According to Fox News, leukemia cells can absorb taurine, which can promote further spread of the disease. Researchers say that methods to block taurine absorption in cancer cells may improve treatment outcomes for leukemia patients.
People with confirmed hearing loss are 32 percent more likely to develop dementia, say researchers from multiple universities in a new collaborative study. According to WTOP News, hearing loss overworks the brain, which diminishes key brain structures over time. The researchers say that early diagnosis and treatment is key to lowering dementia risk.
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