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Jessica Hare
Jessica takes care of our financials. She is a mother of a 1 1/2 year old daughter with a son on the way. She is a great asset to our 5 Star Family!
 March Birthdays 7 Michael Bing
14 Anthony Chaney
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March
Happenings
3 55 and Better Wellness Expo City of Chesapeake
9:00 - 12:00
4 Green Drinks 5:30
Aloft Hotel, Chesapeake
5 Ches. Task Force on Aging
8:30 Chesapeake Place
8 Suffolk Task Force on Aging
8:30 White Marsh Plaza
11 V.B. Task Force on Aging
8:30 First Colonial Inn
12 Ports. Task Force on Aging
8:30 Senior Center
12 Hope House Sharmrockin'
in Ghent 6:00 p.m.
13 Senior Forum 2010
9:30 - 11:30
Georgian Manor Ches.
18 5th Annual Case Managers and Social Workers Luncheon
Norfolk Airport Hilton
19 Norfolk Task Force
8:30 Senior Health
20 Deep Creek Ruritans
Chicken Box Dinner
Log Cabin Deep Creek
25 Peninsula Task Force 8:30 Colonial Harbor
Send us your events for
addition to the monthly
Happenings!
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Spring is Coming!
Passover begins March 30
Easter is April 4
Plan now for your Holiday Transportation!
Let us know of your special event so we can add it to our Happenings calendar.
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Senior Health Tip AVOIDING
FALLS AT HOME
AVOIDING
FALLS AT HOME
Falls
at home are the most common form of injury to older
Americans. Over time, our strength, coordination, reaction
times, and the ability to absorb the impact from a fall tends to
decrease.
By making relatively minor changes in the home,
you can decrease the overall risk of injury. Here are just a
few examples of changes that can be made.
- Install
safety devices in your bathroom, such as grab bars near the
toilet and in the shower and bathtub. Use a non-slip mat when
you shower or bathe to help avoid falls.
If
you don't have non-skid carpets, use double-sided tape or
non-skid under-pads under your rugs and mats to ensure they
won't slide under your feet.
Make sure stair rails and banisters are sturdy and
attached properly to walls, so they won't come loose if you
pull on them.
Keep
your floors tidy. Move or remove anything you might trip over,
such as small pieces of furniture, electrical cords, handbags
etc. When the grandchildren visit, have them keep their shoes
and toys in a safe place.
Make
sure your home is well lit. Use night-lights, especially in
areas that tend to be dark or where you might want to go
during the night, such as bathrooms, stairwells or the
kitchen.
In
the kitchen, laundry room or storage area, keep the items you
use most often on the shelves you find easiest to reach. Avoid
climbing on chairs or stools.
-
Think
about wearing pajamas instead of long nightgowns or robes that
might cause you to trip. For the same reason, beware of
overlong skirts, dresses or pants.
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 The Power of Positive Thinking
Change your thinking and you can change your LIFE!"A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes." Mahatma Gandhi
Here are four ways to shift negative thought patterns into positive
ones - they are the four A's - awareness, acceptance, amusement and
action.
Awareness: In order to make conscious changes we must first become aware of negative thought patterns. Just noticing negative thought patterns and the memories and feelings they bring up is sometimes enough to help stop the pattern of negative thinking.
Acceptance: Instead of working to banish your thoughts accept the negative thoughts just as they are.
If you can accept people and situations without judgement, you will be on the path to thinking more positively.
Amusement: To stop a downward spiral of complaining, judging, or criticizing self
or others, find amusement in the situation. This can help redirect thoughts in a more positive or at least neutral direction.
Action: Every new habit requires a new action. Instead of focusing on what's missing, appreciate what you have.Rather than complaining about another's personality or behavior, notice their positive attributes.
Cultivate an "Attitude of Gratitude"
As your awareness of your own thinking patterns increases, practice shifting your negative thoughts into more positive ones.
Be Patient. It takes time to change habits. With daily practice you will certainly find your stress level decreasing and your happiness level going up.
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Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
Equal pinch of the following:
salt, ground coriander, cumin,ground cloves, cinnamon, ground cardamom, freshly ground black pepper
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs (you can use breasts, but the thighs are more flavorful)
1 large red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
2 Tbsp olive oil or grapeseed oil
1 14-oz can coconut milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
Hot cooked rice
In a small bowl, mix together the
salt, ground coriander, cumin, ground cloves, cinnamon, ground
cardamom, black pepper, chili powder, and turmeric. Set aside.
Rinse chicken, pat dry. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Put into a
bowl and sprinkle the spice mix over all the pieces. Coat well and let
sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1 to
2 hours.
In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp oil on medium high heat. Add
the onions and jalapeños and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and
cook for 1 minute more. Remove the onions, peppers and garlic from the
pan and put into a medium sized bowl. Set aside. Use the same pan for
the next step.
Add 1 Tbsp oil to the skillet and heat on medium high heat.
Add one half of the chicken pieces, spreading them out on the pan so
they are not crowded. Brown for a few minutes on each side. When the
chicken pieces are cooked through, and no pink remains, remove from
pan, add to the bowl with the onions. Cook the second batch of chicken
pieces the same way. Remove from pan, add to bowl with onions.
Add the coconut milk, minus a couple tablespoons, to the
skillet. In a small bowl, mix the remaining coconut with the corn
starch to dissolve the corn starch. Add the corn startch mixture back
to the skillet with the coconut milk. Cook on medium heat and stir till
thick and bubbly. Mix in the worcestershire sauce. Add chicken mixture,
basil, and ginger. Cook 2 minutes more to cook through.
Serve over rice. Serves 4.
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