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CANDIDATE MEET & GREET
CANDIDATE MEET 'N' GREET
Sun City Aliante Community Center - Vista Room Monday, October 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
Please join us for a Candidate Meet 'n' Greet on Monday, October 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Vista Room of the Sun City Aliante Community Center.
This is your opportunity to meet candidates who are running for seats in Assembly Districts 1, 7 and 17; North Las Vegas Constable, North Las Vegas Mayor; and Congressional District 4.
The North Las Vegas Alliance of Homeowner Associations & Concerned Citizens and the Sun City Aliante Homeowner's Association are excited to team up once again to offer candidates the opportunity to meet residents on an informal basis.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. with welcoming remarks from Warren Geller, president of the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors, and Jeff Alpert, Secretary of the Alliance. Then we invite you to circulate around the room to speak to all the candidates. Each participating candidate will be assigned a table. If a candidate is unable to attend in person due to a scheduling conflict, a representative will be permitted to staff their table.
As this event is held priorto Early Voting, this is an excellent opportunity foryou to bring yourconcerns directly to candidates face-to-face.
The Sun City Aliante HOAand the North Las Vegas Alliance of Homeowners understand the importance of you getting to know the candidates and where they stand on the issues that confront our city. We do not make endorsements; we provide residents with an opportunity to become better informed about the candidates running in this election.
We hope you will attend this event. Before you vote, take advantage of this opportunity to stay informed.
Breast Cancer Awareness month - Continued from page 7
The international symbol for breast cancer awareness is the pink ribbon. The concept was developed in 1992 by SELF Magazine editor, Alexandra Penny. She teamed up with a breast cancer survivor, Estee Lauder, who distributed the pink ribbons across cosmetic counters to promote awareness. Estee Lauder formed The Breast Cancer Research Foundation which has raised over $300 million for cancer research.
The question is often asked what can be done this month and any month to make those in my circle of influence more aware of breast cancer? First, monthly breast self-examinations are needed for both men and women. Second, Women having a mammogram based on their physician's recommendation. Donate to breast cancer research if possible. Educate your loved ones on the topic. Get involved and volunteer your time with organizations that provide continued research and care of breast cancer. And YES! wear your pink ribbon.
My sources for this information were gleaned from various internet sources including the National Breast Cancer Foundation (nbcf.org), breastcancer.org, Wikipedia.org, Susan G. Komen Foundation(komen.org). Thoughtfully submitted,
For your convenience, we have scheduled two days for EARLYVOTING at Sun City Aliante Community Center in coordination with the Clark County Election Department.
You will have the opportunity to vote for local, state, and federal candidates in the Social Hall at the Sun City Aliante Community Center on the following dates:
EARLYVOTING Thursday, October 27 - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022 - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
There will be an official mail ballot drop box on-site those dates and times for those who would prefer to drop off their voted mail ballot rather than voting in person.
ELECTION DAY
Sun City Aliante will not offer voting at the Community Center on Election Day. We encourage you to take advantage of Early Voting at Sun City Aliante on October 27 or October 28.
On Election Day the three nearest Vote Centers, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. are:
• Aliante Library located at 2400 W. Deer Springs Way • Cram Middle School located at 1900 W. Deer Springs Way • Las Vegas Athletic Club located at 6050 N. Decatur Blvd (there will be in a large Event Tent in the back parking lot)
OLIVE OIL: YOUR PANTRY'S SECRET TO A LONGER LIFE
Some oils fight heart disease and cognitive decline. Butto get the greatest benefit, you need to pick the right stuff.
By Clint Carter In normal times, Italians outlive Americans by an average of four years. But in the Sicani Mountain region of Sicily, marked by rolling hills covered with olive trees, the locals live past 100 at a rate more than four times greater than Italy as a whole.
Sicani Mountain villagers eat a Mediterranean diet (https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2018/top-dietsfd.html), snacking on olives and using the fruit's oil to prepare dinner. As a result, their arteries are as supple as those of people 10 years younger, researchers say. "We've known for 50 or 60 years that the Mediterranean diet is beneficial for health, but olive oil is emerging as the most important ingredient,” says Domenico Praticò, M.D., director of the Alzheimer's Center at Temple University. Among people in olive-growing regions, the incidences of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and even cognitive decline are very low.
How olive oil offers hope
Praticò and others have been exploring the effect of extra-virgin olive oil, or EVOO, on the brain. They have discovered that compounds in the fat of this high-grade oil can flush out proteins that gum up the communication channels between brain cells. That might delay, and even reverse, Alzheimer's and other dementias.
One compound that seems to drive this effect is an olive-derived polyphenol called oleocanthal. In animal studies at Auburn University, oleocanthal demonstrated an ability to rinse out amyloids, which form the plaques associated with Alzheimer's. In mice, EVOO can flush out tau, a protein that hinders language skills and memory in humans.
Buyer, beware!
But not all of the EVOO sold at the supermarket is as potent as the oil that researchers use to flush out neurotoxins. In lab tests more than half of imported EVOO purchased at retail failed to meet standards of quality and flavor (a marker of antioxidant content) established by the Madrid-based International Olive Council. In a 2015 analysis from the National Consumers League, 6 in 11 EVOOs obtained from reputable stores such as Safeway and Whole Foods failed the extra-virgin test. They were either mislabeled or had degraded during shipping and storage. So what does all this mean? You need to know a few shopping tricks if you want to get all the protection that EVOO offers to the centenarians of the Sicani Mountains.
PASS THE VIRGINITYTEST
1. Look for“extra virgin.”
That distinction means the oil is free of flavor defects. EVOO also has the highest concentration of disease-fighting polyphenols, says Praticò. (He recommends consuming two tablespoons every day for best effect.)
2. Pick a dark bottle.
Exposure to light can destroy EVOO's polyphenols. “Dark glass or tins offer much better protection,” says Joseph Profaci, executive director of the North American Olive Oil Association. For further protection, store the oil in a cool, dark place.
3. Check the bottle date.
“Some olive oils have a shelf life of six months; others last three years,” says Dan Flynn, executive director of the UC Davis Olive Center. To find the freshest oil, look for the best-before date, which is usually 18 to 24 months from when the oil was bottled. “If the best-before date is just a few months away, find a fresher oil,” says Flynn. Once you open the bottle and expose the oil to oxygen, it begins to degrade.
4. Buy from California
In 2014, California began standardized testing. The impact is significant: In 2017 retail samples of unregulated EVOOs were below standard 82 percent of the time, but regulated EVOO failed only 10 percent of the time. Richard Isaacson, M.D., director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, says he can see the difference in his practice. “I've had dozens of patients who started taking at least 1 to 2 tablespoons of EVOO daily, and it had no effect,” he says. So, he switched them over to California oil. After that “their cholesterol improved.”
5. Give it a swig
The more potent an oil's flavor, the more powerful its protective effects. If you feel a slight burn in the back of your throat, it means the oil has high levels of oleocanthal, the polyphenol that has been shown to bust up Alzheimer's plaques. (Source: AARPBulletin, April 23, 2020)
YES, PLEASE COOK WITH OLIVE OIL
Put any lingering concerns to rest. Compared with refined oils, coldpressed olive oils produce fewer carcinogens when heated. In one study, canola and peanut oils spun off more dangerous compounds than EVOO. And when researchers heated a variety of oils to 437 degrees Fahrenheit, they found that olive oils put off the fewest toxic compounds called alkanals. (Sunflower and soybean oils were the biggest offenders.)
- Jamie Chung
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITTEES
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN:
[Home security is a top priority for most people these days. There are precautionary actions you can take, such as just being more alert. In addition, there are many new devices readily available online and in local hardware stores at reasonable prices to help you ward off unwanted “visitors.” We would like to give you a few examples. One of the most important things to do is beware of your surroundings when you leave your home. Look up and down the street to see if there is a vehicle that is not normally on your street. When you leave, drive around the block to see if there is a strange car or truck in front of your home or someone is at your front door. If there is [someone at your front door, wait until the person walks away when no one answers the door. If they act suspiciously, call 911 immediately. A video doorbell is a great tool to deter a burglar. There are several different types available. These doorbell devices send a real time alert to you on your cell phone or tablet. You are notified when someone is at your front door. You can speak to them (even when you are not home) and a video is captured and can be shared with the police department. Adoor security bar is another home safety device which you can use to prop up against your door handle and down to the floor, It takes no installation and is easily used. Another option to keep out intruders is a safety device for your door jamb which is called a Security Latch Strike (see top photo). It is a heavy-duty metal plate with long screws replacing current strike plate latches that makes it almost impossible for a burglar to kick in the front door. No matter what brand you might choose, all of these devices are available at stores such as Home Depot or Lowe's as well as online. For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch program, contact our coordinator, Jim Blossey, at jimandpatb@embarqmail.com or 775-5305119. Be safe. If you see something, say something!
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meets every other Friday, 8:30 a.m. Harlan Nelson at hnelson867@cox.net
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Meets third Fridays, 10 a.m. Lynda Towers at lynda1229@msn.com
COVENANTS COMMITTEE
Meets third Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room Mark Smith at MAS7809@hotmail.com
ELECTION COMMITTEE
Larry Rothstein at lilandlar@aol.com
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meets last Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. David Grossman at dt.grossman@yahoo.com
LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE
Meets third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Sharon Grossman at sdg45us@yahoo.com
PATROL COMMITTEE
Meets third Mondays, 2 p.m. Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com
PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Wayne Edgerton at wynedge@gmail.com
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PATROL COMMITTEE
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PEDESTRIANS ARE NOT TARGET PRACTICE
The Las Vegas valley is a great place to work, play, live and retire. Unfortunately, too many lives are lost or permanently altered every day when motorists and pedestrians collide on our city streets. Many Las Vegans don't realize that this is not a tourist problem as 82 percent of those injured or killed last year were Las Vegas residents and 87 percent of the drivers involved in pedestrian
Slow Down. Whether you are driving in Sun City Aliante or outside of our community, a little planning and extra care will help you to your destination safely. Please add a few minutes when planning your driving trip. On foot, bike or car adding a few minutes allows you to make safer choices.
Law Enforcement would like you to know that they are an equal opportunity ticket writer. Motorist or pedestrian, if you are breaking the law, you will get a ticket.
Whenever two streets intersect, marked or not, the pedestrian has the right of way. The right on red still means the pedestrian has the right of way. If you see a car stopped on the road, slow down and be sure they are not stopped for a pedestrian crossing outside the crosswalk. There have been serious pedestrian injuries and fatalities when “good Samaritans” stop for a pedestrian only to have an approaching car fly by and strike the pedestrian.
Always remember if you wish to cross the street mid-block you must yield to crossing traffic. Don't ignore pedestrian signage, it is there for a purpose. Pedestrians are people, with a family, job friends and a life waiting for them when they get home. Don't have a pedestrian injury or fatality haunt you the rest of your life.
OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITYALIANTE COMMITTEES
The Communications and the Property & Grounds Committees have one position open on each of their committees.
Here is a brief description of Committee responsibilities:
Communications Committee – Oversees the website, holds Communications Committee events and assist the Editor of The Breeze.
Property & Grounds – Oversees the maintenance and improvements to the Common Areas.
All Committee positions are voluntary. We encourage you to consider becoming more actively involved in yourcommunity by joining one of the Sun City Aliante Committees.
You can pick up “Sun City Aliante Committee Interest Application” at the Front Desk or in the Customer Service Office. In addition, you can print off an application from the website at www.suncityaliante.org. Once you have logged into the website, "mouse-over" the “Documents” menu item, then click on "Commonly Used Forms” and select and print the "Committee Interest Application.”
LEARN THE FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT REVERSE MORTGAGES
Monday, October 10, 11 a.m.
Do you have sufficient financial resources for a comfortable retirement? Did you know a reserve mortgage can help extend the life of your financial portfolio?
Join Cory Carstens, of Longbridge Financial, to learn the facts and myths about reverse mortgages. In recent years, the reverse mortgage product has changed significantly. It has become an affordable, mainstream part of the retirement planning process.
Areverse mortgage is now a financial tool, which enables you to make the most of your resources, using strategies you could not have imagined a few years ago. This safe, cost-effective way to access home equity can provide a tax-free supplement to retirement income, while preserving liquid assets and portfolio investments.
Today, your home is considered another working asset to help you optimize your financial resources. Simply put, it allows you to take a dormant asset (home equity) and put it to work without changing your lifestyle or impacting retirement savings.
Please registerat the Front Desk by October8.
SNACK ‘N’ LEARN MEDICARE 101
Wednesday, October 12, 10 a.m.
Enrolling in Medicare and choosing a plan may be one of the most important decisions you will make this year. Are you prepared? Join the Intermountain myGeneration team for an educational and interactive Medicare 101 session where you will hear from an independent, Nevadalicensed insurance agent who can explain the ins and outs of Medicare in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. Learn about enrollment periods, coverage options, Medicare Advantage plans, and more. Bring your questions for a Q&Asession at the end.
This event is complimentary and educational; there will be no sales activity. To learn more about Medicare, please visit medicare.gov.
Please registerat the Front Desk by October10.
STOP BREAK INS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN! THEY GUARANTEE IT!
Thursday, October 13, 11 a.m.
If the safety and security in your home are important to you, please join Corey Ayers of Security Plus on October 13 to learn about his NoBreak-In Guaranteed products.
He offers security front doors, back doors, sliding glass and French doors, custom and security windows and even Doggie Doors – designed and engineered to prevent burglaries and intrusions. Plus, these screens reduce solar energy by about 65% and save on A/C costs.
His company is on a mission to make security screens more affordable. To this end, he sells quality screens at Factory Direct Prices, offers financing with ZERO DOWN and NO INTEREST for 12 months and his company is rated A+ with the Better Business Bureau.
LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU LIVE THE LIFE YOU HAVE EARNED & HOW THE SECURE ACT WILL HELP YOU
Friday, October 14, 11 a.m.
Find out how if you have enough income for retirement and how the new legislation – THE SECURE ACT– can help you meet your goals. Join Greg Adams, of Ameriprise Financial, on October 14, to learn how this new law has changed a wide variety of retirement accounts rules account and when withdrawals are required.
Important retirement account changes include:
• Determine if you have enough money for retirement • Identify income sources that you can combine to enhance your retirement income • How the Secure Act can help your retirement income • Details about the 529 Plan changes, penalty-free withdrawals, age limit contribution and more
Please registerat the Front Desk by October12.
AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS
Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m.
Peter Velasco, an AARP volunteer instructor, will conduct an AARP Safe Driving Class for residents over age 50, October 15 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The cost is $20 for AARPmembers and $25 for nonmembers. The fee must be paid by check, payable to AARP, at the start of the class.
The class is approved by the State of Nevada DMV. You will receive a certificate valid for three years and an insurance discount (the amount determined by your insurance.) The seminar is limited to 30 people.
Please registerat the Front Desk by October13.
ASK ADAM GOODMAN – OPEN Q & A SESSION
Wednesday, October 19, 11 a.m.
With heightened volatility and uncertainty since 2020, you may have financial concerns. You may have financial questions. Let's talk about the
general topic areas on yourmind!
Attend and ask Adam Goodman WMCP® RICP® LACP® an experienced independent planning focused advisor your questions! For the first time in six years, the entire lunch & learn format will be open Q & A!
We will also share with you the questions we suggest asking when
considering working with a financial professional.Lunch will be served after the presentation.
Please registerat the Front Desk by October17.
Investment Advisory Services are offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a Registered Investment Advisor. Insurance and annuities are provided separately through Adam Goodman and Goodman Lifetime Wealth Strategies
SNACK ‘N’ LEARN IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR! WHAT IS THE IDEAL MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR YOU?
Thursday, October 20 - 10 a.m.
Annual Enrollment Period Opened October 15. Learn why you should review your Medicare coverage each year and what is the ideal health and prescription drug plan for you. Together we can input your medications into a computer program and identify the most cost-effective plan for you. December 7 is the last day to take advantage of this AEPopportunity!
Ron Walton specializes in Long Term Care and Medicare solutions to protect your health and assets. Did you know that 85% of all your health care dollars are spent in the last two years of your life? Your health, medications, and health care needs may change each year, which is why it is important to ensure your coverage meets your current and projected needs for 2023. All reviews are unbiasedly provided at ZERO COSTto you.
Please registerat the Front Desk by October18.
Learn to become more flexible, have better posture, and increased energy. Dr. Devin will share his secrets from the past 20-years of working with neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, arthritic shoulders, hips and knees, pinched nerves and other painful conditions! Learn stretches, exercises, better posture, nutrition, self-care and more...all from a natural perspective. Q & Ato follow.
Please registerat the Front Desk by October23.
ONE STOP SOLUTION FOR YOUR HOME REPAIRS
Wednesday, October 26, 11 a.m.
Are you looking for a reliable company with experienced, licensed technicians who offer same day service for all your home service needs? Look no further. Express Home Services has you covered. They specialize in air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical installations and repairs.
Join Jeremy Anderson on October 26 and learn about ways to ensure all of your home systems are running up to maximum efficiency. During the presentation, he will discuss the following:
• Detecting electrical hazards before they turn into catastrophic fires • The importance of servicing your air conditioning and heating systems every year • How detection of plumbing leaks can save you costly repairs and much more
MEDICARE INSURANCE MADE CLEAR INVITES YOU TO AN ANNUAL ENROLLMENT TACO PARTY
Monday, October 24, 10:30 a.m.
Every year, Medicare Annual Enrollment period begins on October 15. This means that every year Medicare health and drug plans can make changes – to things like cost, coverage, and which providers and pharmacies are in their network.
This also means that everyone who is age 65 or older, or who is turning 65, has the opportunity to change/start their health plan and prescription drug coverage for the following year and to decide which plan better meets their needs.
You may find out your current coverage no longer covers the doctor or prescription drugs you need in 2023. No worries!
You are invited to join Andrea and Brandon Scott, of Medicare Insurance Made Clear, and their new team for their Annual Event celebrating residents and launching an Annual Medicare Enrollment event on Monday, October 24. This is your opportunity to schedule a FREE review and analysis and to enjoy learning with friends and neighbors.
• Please registerat the Front desk by October24.
SNACK ‘N’ LEARN
EVENING ICE CREAM SOCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FORUM – GET THE FACTS ON HOW YOU CAN SAVE MONEY
The presenters will provide FREE goodie bags, a delicious Taco lunch, and a raffle prize at this event. Do not miss this opportunity for education and fun!
Please registerat the Front Desk by October22.
· Wednesday, October 26, 7 p.m.
Until now, people in Nevada have never had a choice regarding where or how they purchased electricity; now they do.
Did you know most anyone can get solar with no money down, and pay less than they are paying NVEnergy?
Join Jay Wilson at 7 p.m. on October 26 and find out from an expert whether solar might be a good fit for you. Having solar will give you control of your electricity costs and protect you from the rising rates of the utility. You know exactly what you will be paying for years to come!
KEYS TO SOLVING PAIN PROBLEMS AND ENJOYING BETTER HEALTH
Tuesday, October 25, 11 a.m.
Do you have pain or health problems that you have not yet been able to get rid of? Or are you prevention minded and proactive with your health? Join Dr. Devin Luzod, owner of Spinal Care of Nevada and author of the book "Live to 100...and Want to!" for tips on solving pain and health problems naturally without the use of drugs or surgery!
This informative seminarwill include information about the following:
• How solar works here in Nevada • What it takes to qualify • Common myths about solar • Things to watch out for • Timelines and Expectations
We want to make this seminar informative and primarily an open forum for discussion and questions. Since 2020, California has required all new homes to be equipped with a solar system. That trend is moving nationwide and will likely be in Nevada soon. Come join us; so, you can understand why renewable energy is so important for generations to come!
OCTOBER 2022 SNACK ‘N’ LEARN MEET CHEF CORY AND ENJOY THE TASTES OF THE SEASON
Thursday, October 27, 10 a.m.
The traditional holidays are fast approaching – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah (Chanukah), Kwanzaa and New Year' Day. It's time to think about preparing for parties, special events and family get togethers with special holiday foods.
Please join Sun City Aliante's Celebrity Chef and Caterer Corey Fields on October 27 to sample the “Tastes of the Season.” Say hello to Chef Cory, the owner of the Las Vegas Baking Company, enjoy some his delicious holiday taste treats, and learn about his catering specialties.
In 2021 and 2020, Chef Cory and his bakery won the award for third best chocolatier in Las Vegas. That was quite the accomplishment as he was a bakery/catering/chocolate shop with so many other big names in Las Vegas! Chef Cory has a great passion for chocolate, and you can see his creations online and when you visit their store.
Chef Cory has been in the gourmet food industry since 1985 and has worked at many high-end properties in Los Angeles, such as The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Millennium Biltmore Hotel and Sheraton Grande. He also ran his wholesale/retail bakery in Los Angeles for 8 years.
In the mid-2000s, he moved to Las Vegas and was hired as the Pastry Chef at Harrah's Las Vegas. After that, he worked in bakery/pastry sales and consulting in Las Vegas. He returned to the pastry kitchen as Pastry Chef at Caesar's Palace. He later became Operational Manager at the bakery in 2015. In late 2019, Chef Cory and Chef Jesus purchased the bakery and have brought new life to it with gourmet specialties.
Please registerat the Front Desk by October25.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS IS YOUR BEST PROTECTION
Friday, October 28, 11 a.m.
Get informed about Breast Cancer – the life you save may be your own! Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime – that is one person every 12 minutes in the United States, according to reports?
The two greatest risk factors of breast cancer are being female and getting older; however, men are not immune to this disease. Skipping your annual checkups can have disastrous effects. It can mean the difference between life and death.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to learn about the symptoms, risks and treatment of this all-too-common disease and how the disease affects aging Americans. Join Alisha Taylor, GSN, RN of Centennial hospital to learn how you can be more proactive in helping yourself avoid the serious effects of this disease. Early detection can make all the difference.
Please sign up at the Front Desk by October26.
Please join us in the Vista Room from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for award-winning lms.
You are welcome to bring: Own Snacks Non-alcoholic beverage
NOW PLAYING
MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
WHERE THE CRAWDADS Doors open at 5:30 p.m. SING
The film tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves, and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior. The film stars Leslie Manville, Alba Baptista, Lucas Bravo. It is rated PG (Comedy, Drama) and runs 1 hour, 55 minutes. Based on the Delia Owens' 2018 novel of the same name, “Where the Crawdads Sing” is a coming of age story of a young woman named Catherine "Kya" Clark (Daisy Edgar-Jones) who grows up in the North Carolina marshes in the 1950s. Later in life, she falls in love with Chase Andrews (Harris Dickinson). When Chase is found dead, and inexplicably linked to Kya, the Marsh Girl is the prime suspect in his murder case. The film is rated PG-13 (Drama, Mystery, Thriller) and runs 2 hours, 5 minutes.
ENTERTAINMENT & COMING ATTRACTIONS
INTER CLUB COUNCIL (ICC) MEETING – SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 – VISTA ROOM
MUSIC BINGO – SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 – VISTA ROOM
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – MAD APPLE – SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 – NEW YORK – NEW YORK
DEREK HOUGH – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NO LIMIT – SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 – VENETIAN RESORT
7 THINGS TO DO AFTER 50 FOR A HEALTHIER BRAIN
Researchers are racing to find a treatment for dementia, but everyday habits can lower your risk. The search for effective treatments, not to mention a cure, for Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders has been a frustrating path of disappointment. Thirty-three investigational drugs have made it to the final stage of experimental testing, and everyone has failed. In fact, doctors are still treating the symptoms of Alzheimer's with the same medications they've had since 2003. Here are seven habits that can boost your brain health in your 50s and beyond.
1. Keep your blood pressure under control – Recommendations that promote heart health also promote brain health. But the story is more complicated than just ensuring good blood flow to the brain.. Blood pressure management — which can be achieved with steps including a well-balanced diet, exercise and medication.If you notice that your blood pressure is creeping up, talk with your health care provider about the best treatment plan.
2. Get regularexercise – Beyond increasing blood flow to the brain, exercise — particularly running — can be a boon for brain health because it generates the release of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which promotes the growth of the cells that send and receive signals from the brain, called neurons. One study even found that exercise increased the size of the hippocampus (the brain region destroyed by Alzheimer's disease) by 2 percent; that's the equivalent of “reversing” age-related volume loss by one to two years. National guidelines recommend that older adults get two to five hours of exercise each week. Group exercise can also be helpful because it combines the benefits of working out with important social connections. Being physically active also promotes better sleep, lower stress, improved cardiovascular health and even lessens the chance of falls as we get older.
3. Eat a heart-healthy diet - This is a diet that keeps cholesterol in check and promotes normal insulin activity — both of which reduce your dementia risk. Studies prove that people who adhere to more of a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop dementia. AMediterranean diet, which is rich in vegetables, fish and heart-healthy fats, was associated with larger brain volume and less beta amyloid — the protein that forms the neuron-killing clumps that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
4. Manage your weight – Obesity is a well-established risk factor for dementia. In a 2020 study, subjects with obesity were 34 percent more likely to develop dementia than those who were normal weight; the risk for women was even higher (39 percent). But how are the two linked?Neurons, like all cells, use glucose for their energy source. But they can't take it up without normal insulin function. Excess body weight (especially around the belly), not exercising, smoking and short sleep make it harder for insulin to move into cells, leading to insulin resistance. That's a stepping-stone to type 2 diabetes, and those with that condition have about a 60 percent increased risk of developing dementia. Losing weight is the best way to prevent, or even reverse, insulin resistance. According to the American Diabetes Association, losing as little as 5 to 7 percent of your body weight can be enough.
5. Learn new things – Just like bodies, brains are meant to be active. The trick is to challenge yourself, but not with something so difficult that you give it up. There are dozens of brain-training programs for sale, and not all are created equal. The Alzheimer's Association has some brain fitness recommendations. Your health care provider may be able to suggest some, too.
6. Get good sleep -- Chronic short sleep — particularly in midlife — can damage the brain. Lack of sleep interferes with the brain's nightly cleaning cycle. During deep sleep neurons produce less beta amyloid and tau (proteins at the heart of Alzheimer's) and secrete more of them as waste. Sleep disorders are rampant in the U.S., according to the American Sleep Association, affecting 50 to 70 million Americans. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — a temporary cessation of breath, followed by gasping — is a common problem, and it has been associated with cognitive impairment and structural changes in the brain. It's also linked to obesity, increasing age and poor muscle tone — good reasons to lose weight and get some exercise.
7. Manage stress - Stress is not just a state of mind but a state of body, and it exerts powerful physical changes in the brain. Stress has direct adverse effects on health, including blood sugar, blood pressure and abdominal obesity. The stress hormone cortisol, which puts the body in fight-or-flight mode, also travels to the part of the brain known as the hippocampus. One study of older adults found that those with more selfreported stress had significantly lower hippocampal size; another found that the risk of dementia rose by 2 percent for every stress symptom reported. Mindfulness meditation can reverse some of those changes — and quickly. Astudy showed positive changes in a number of brain regions after just 40 days of the practice.
(Source by Excepts from 7 Things To Do After 50 for a Healthier Brain, Michele G. Sullivan, AARP, May 18, 2021)
ALOHA HAWAII
ALOOOOOOOOHA! Aloha Hawaii, Sun City Aliante's newest Special Interest Group, celebrated Hawaii's 63rd year of Statehood on August 21 in the Vista Room.
Big Kahunas Ken “Pineapple” and Gerri Kapono, along with Beverly Wong, Gwen Yoshimura and the Vegas Blend Band performed Polynesian music and dance for 40+ residents who gathered for this special 'pa'ina' celebration. Sun City Aliante's Ukulele Club added their musical magic making the festivities even more special.
They topped off an exciting and fun afternoon with a potluck luncheon, which included Hawaiian specialties, Hawaiian shushi, Spam musubis, Kahlua pork, noodles and mea'ono (desserts) and cakes, cookies, pudding and lots of fresh fruit.
Sun City residents are invited to attend future meetings with the Aloha Hawaii Special Interest Group. Please contact Gerri Kapono at pinegerri@yahoo.com.
ART CLUB
The Art Club is featuring its art instructor this month, Gregory Colhouer. Gregory grew up in his father's art studio surrounded by art and the tools to create. After attending art school in his native city, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he became a professional artist. Greg began his career as an Illustrator in a commercial art studio. Since then, he has painted murals, portraits, and many other commissions. He has also designed dance costumes.
For the past 18 years, he has been semi-retired in Las Vegas. He is still actively painting commission work and teaching art classes. He has been associated with the Aliante Art Club for 15 years. He has stated that every day he teaches here at Aliante is a good day, because he enjoys sharing his knowledge with his students.
The Art Club meets Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Craft Room 2. Please join them and you will have the opportunity to be exposed to painting with oils, watercolor, acrylics, pencil drawing, and Art History.
For more information, please contact Karen Franklin at 702-633-4833.
The Book Club selection for October is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Join members for a discussion at the Community Center at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022. For a list of upcoming book selections, please visit the website at www.scaliante.com. For more information, please contact Jeannette Smith
BOOK CLUB
CERAMICS CLUB
Fall is upon us and it is time to think about a decoration or festive item for your home or as a gift for someone. The club offers many choices for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as other holiday items to work on. The club meets Pictured are some of the many items for sale in the Ceramics Club Craft Room Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop in during these hours to explore their space and see the finished items available for purchase. The photo, included with this article, shows some of the many items for sale. These, in particular, would be a great addition to your Halloween décor.
They will also have a table with items for purchase at the upcoming Sun City Aliante Arts & Crafts Show on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5. Stop by their table to see the variety of pieces they have to offer.
As always, new members are welcome, and they have certified teachers ready to help you if needed. For any questions or more information regarding the club, please contact Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299 and email jilljack16@yahoo.com or Lynne Hartig at 702-885-5011.
SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS
Although Seniors with Warm Hearts will not have a meeting this month, they will be preparing for our upcoming Season of Giving 2022 which will run from November 1 through December 14. Information about our Season of Giving will be available later in the month.
In addition, please stop by and visit club members at their table during the upcoming Sun City Aliante Fall Arts & Crafts show held on Friday, November4 and Saturday, November 5. The monies from the raffle they conduct will help to support their Season of Giving this holiday season. They look forward to seeing each and every one of you during the Arts & Crafts show.
If you are thinking of becoming a member, join club members at their next meeting on Thursday, November 17 at 11 a.m. to see what their club is all about. New members are always welcome. For more information about their group or the organizations they support, please contact Karen Nutto at 201787-9391 or Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289.
THE SONGSTERS
S a v e t h e d a t e s December 9 and 10!
The Holiday Concert will be held for the first t i m e s i n c e t h e Pandemic; so, mark your calendars and join the Songsters in celebrating the season with music.
The Sun City Aliante Songsters will present a variety of music brought to you from the Songsters, ATMs, pianists, Just 4 and you, and the audience! Tickets will be available this fall from choir members. We hope you will join them on December9
or 10 or both nights. They look forward to sharing their music with you!
9OCTOBER 2022
UKULELE STRUMMERS
Happy Octoberfrom Sun City Aliante Ukulele Strummers!
We are loving the cooler fall weather and it is a perfect time to learn (or continue to learn) to play ukulele with the Ukulele Strummers. We have a fun group of people, and we play and learn together every Sunday afternoon. We play all types of songs including hits from the 1960s and 1970s, country, the blues, the Beatles, Elvis, folk tunes and Hawaiian.
The Ukulele Strummers were invited to play at the Hawaiian Club celebration at Sun City Aliante in August, and it was so much fun. This month several of our members will attend the Reno Ukulele Festival held October 12-15. There will be many professional Ukulele artists who will teach us and give concerts in the evenings. There will be plenty of time to meet other ukulele players and to play our ukes just for fun. We learned during the pandemic that there are ukulele festivals around the world, and we hope to be able to attend as many of them as possible!
We continue to offerthree classes every Sunday:
Basic Ukulele: noon-12:30 p.m. For students who have never played ukulele. (Please call Kevin Smith for this class offered on an as-needed basis.) Beginning Ukulele: 12:30-1:25 p.m.: For students just starting to play ukulele and know 1-5 chords. Advanced Ukulele: 1:30-2:30 pm. For intermediate players who have attended ukulele classes and know ten or more basic chords. We will learn one or two new songs a week, play songs we know, and learn some special strumming techniques.
We use Pete McCarty's free book of 400 songs for most of our music. It is located at this link: https://peteymack2.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/5/4/135404457/august_2021 .pdf
If you are interested in joining us please stop by a class or give me a call.
Happy Strumming! Kevin Smith, 916-847-7422
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO EXPLORE YOUR FAMILYTREE
Is discovering your roots and researching your Family Tree your new hobby? Then the Technology Club's next meeting on Thursday October 6 is where you will want to be! The topic will be GENEALOGY!
Genealogy – the study of one's ancestry and family history – is an increasingly popular topic for residents in the community.
• Some recent Lunch 'n' Learns featuring Genealogy were heavily attended and interest remains high. • Some residents have taken the ancestry.com DNAtests and learned about their origins. • Others have subscribed to popular genealogy websites: ancestry.com and/or familysearch.org • Many others have only started to ask questions and research their family history.
Do not miss the next Technology Club meeting when Rod Stark will discuss his genealogy experiences and inform you how he researched his family history. He will discuss how he compiled his findings, research, and photographs into a published family genealogy book!
VETERANS CLUB
Greetings Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Veterans,
Join the members of the Veteran's Club on October18 for Family Night, Open House, and a New Member Welcome. EVERYONE IS INVITED!
The guest speaker for the evening is Captain Gregory Munson.He served as a Law Enforcement Specialist in the United States Air Force from June 1989 to February 1998.
Captain Munson has worked for the Las Vegas community for 24 years, and he is currently a Captain assigned to the Tourist Safety Division Airport Bureau. Throughout his law enforcement career, Captain Munson has had several assignments including the Downtown Area Command, Traffic Bureau and Academy.
He is also an adjunct professor for the University of Phoenix and The College of Southern Nevada, where he has taught criminal justice-related courses over the past seven years.
Important military observances forOctober2022:
• October 13 - Navy Birthday • October 26 - National Day of Deployed • October 30 - National Day of Remembrance (NDOR) for Nuclear
Weapons Program Workers • October 22 - Appreciation Day Armed Forces Military Veterans &
First Responders. • October 22 - Eighth Anniversary Craig Ranch Regional Park
Saturday, October 22, 2022 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
If you are interested in participating in the Adopt-A-Flag program, please contact, Fred Schnelle at 661-510-9158. Also, if you would like to purchase an engraved brick in memory or in honor of a loved one to be installed at the Veteran's Monument, please contact, Sy Nielson at 702-234-9183.
I would like to thank the Seniors Assisting Seniors volunteers Mo VanKeuren, Chris Rohrer, Donna Rhode, and Lynn Hyche for handing calls to assist residents.
REASONS WHYVOLUNTEERING IS IMPORTANT(PART5 of 5)
It is Good forYou
The importance of Volunteering does not just involve the work you are doing to make the world (Sun City Aliante) a better place. It is also important because it is good for you! Research shows that volunteering is beneficial for your body and mind. This is because many volunteer opportunities involve physical activity, which help you get your body moving and can lead to lower blood pressure, along with other health benefits. Volunteering can also help to reduce stress, deal with anxiety, improve your self-confidence, and make you happier overall. While these benefits are a nice bonus, your main reason for volunteering should always be to help make the world (Sun City Aliante) a better place.
Our club knows how important volunteering is because we rely on gracious volunteers to continue our essential work. So, membership is open to any resident. As the name implies, we are a club for members with an interest in veteran's affairs. It is FUN AND it is FREE. The next meeting is October 18 at 6 p.m. in the Vista Room.
See you at the meeting!
LeRoy Munson
Chairman, Veterans of Sun City Aliante
When's the last time you checked out online reviews to decide whether to buy something? Or where to buy it? Many of us use reviews to see the honest opinions of other buyers - but how do we know the reviews really are honest? Or from real buyers? Read on for ideas about handling fake reviews.
Companies rely on reviews to stand out from the pack. But some companies write or use fake reviews - about both how great their thing is, and how terrible their competitor is. In fact, some people have turned fake review writing into an online business by offering to write positive reviews.
So can't somebody do something? The short answer is: Yup. The websites and platforms (think Google, Amazon, Walmart, Yelp…among many others) where those reviews appear are well aware of the problem. Some of them do more than others to filter out the suspicious reviews, as well as finding, labeling, suspending, or delisting the companies or people who acquire those reviews. But do a quick search and you'll see how easy it is to buy reviews. Clearly, the problem isn't solved, and some websites and platforms need to do a much better job.
So what can we do? Where we = the FTC, we're bringing cases (like the recent Roomster case) where we find businesses abusing the public trust. And we'll keep doing that, plus, among other things, sharing guidance for business on dealing with reviews and advice for consumers on how to watch for fakes.
And here's what you can do: if you suspect you've run across a fake review, please report it to the website or platform it shows up on. We've gathered a list of how to report to some major platforms that feature reviews, both for consumers and for business owners. Then, if you get no answer from the platform, or no action to fix the problem, please tell the FTC: ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Follow the reporting path for whatever product or service you were looking at, and choose "Other" if you don't see the path. Just be sure to put "fake review" in the comments field.
(Source: By Serena Viswanathan, Associate Director, Division of Advertising Practices, Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
