Board News -
On Thursday, April 21 the Board met for their regular meeting. The only action items were one lien and approval of a vendor to conduct the reserve study. A vendor who specializes in mid- and high-rise facilities will conduct a study of all of the major components of Mutual Fifty. This study becomes a basis for the budget plan. The study is conducted by law every three years. The Board then approves a 30-year plan, which considers timely replacement of major components while maintaining an approved Reserve Fund baseline. (Tuesday's agenda meeting was canceled.)
In an effort of the Board to be responsive to needs and requests of the residents, President Rothberg informed those present that the fire doors in the California Room would have sunscreen installed for those times of the year when the sun is directly in line with dining tables. She announced a tour of some of the refurbished Mutual owned units. The Board also has incorporated a "try before you buy" project. This project allows short term leases for individuals who are considering a long term lease or purchase in the Towers. This gives an opportunity to meet new neighbors, try food selections, and generally adapt to Towers Lifestyle before making a commitment. Several units have been leased or sold by individuals who first came for a week or two.
President Rothberg announced the beginning work of the Nominating Committee. Two Directors' terms will end in January 2012. The Committee will begin the process of finding qualified members with the time and energy to serve on the board for a three-year term. If any member is interested in speaking with the committee, that member should contact the Towers Administration Office on the second floor of Tower I.
The Reception Desk remodel is progressing very well with the new counter and work station surfaces coming in before the end of April. Prepare for a dramatic change!
The Brunch ticket price is $19 beginning in June. Children under 14 are still $8.
Dining Service - There may be some misunderstanding with regard to Towers Food Service. Items ordered from the left hand side of the menu, or those not featured as specials may take longer to prepare than the featured specials. The kitchen will make every effort to serve everyone at the table at the same time but it is important to remember that some items take longer to prepare than others. Please be clear when ordering so the server knows the portion size you desire. The kitchen is not equipped to handle short orders of items not featured as specials. |
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Towers Exercise classes 
No one can dispute that exercise is beneficial and the Towers offers three different types of exercise classes every week; chair exercise, balance class and Chi Kong. The chair exercise class is taught by Connie Boehler, Monday - Thursday at 10 a.m. in Lortscher Hall. Connie has been sharing her extensive knowledge with Towers residents for over 25 years and the class is loved by all. Balance class is lead by Patricia "Tricia" Brown, PT, DPT, NCS every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. Tricia is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She works as a neurological clinical specialist at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. This is an excellent class for improving or maintaining your balance that is beneficial to everyone. Rose Ting shares the benefits of Chi Kong on Friday's at 11 a.m. This exercise class may be helpful to relieve stress and improve mobility. All of three of these exercise classes are included with membership. If you would like to learn more about these beneficial classes please stop by and see the instructor before or after class. |
The next Towers Open House is scheduled for May 7, 2011 
from 1 - 3 p.m.
"Spring Fiesta" at the Towers Open House! Do you have any friends who are interested in the Towers? May 7th will be a great opportunity for them to see all we have to offer. There will be live entertainment in Lortscher Hall, tasty treats in Lounge II for guests to sample and snacks in Lortscher Hall for residents to enjoy. Resident hosts will be available to give tours and Realtors will be on the patio to answer questions about available suites. Don't let your friends miss out on this great opportunity to see what the Towers has to offer. |
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Stress relief from laughter? Yes, no joke!
Whether you're guiltily guffawing at an episode of "South Park" or quietly giggling at the latest New Yorker cartoon, laughing does you good. Laughter is a great form of stress relief, and that's no joke.
Short term benefits
A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body.
Long term effects
Laughter isn't just a quick pick-me-up though. It's also good for you over the long haul. Laughter may:
- Improve your immune system-Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can impact your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity. In contrast, positive thoughts actually release neuropeptides that help fight stress and potentially more-serious illnesses.
- Relieve pain-Laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers. Laughter may also break the pain-spasm cycle common to some muscle disorders.
- Increase personal satisfaction-Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult situations. It also helps you connect with other people.
Laughter is the best medicine...go ahead and give it a try. Turn the corners of your mouth up into a smile and then give a laugh, even if it feels a little forced.
Once you've had your little chuckle, take stock of how you're feeling. Are your muscles a little less tense? Do you feel more relaxed or buoyant? That's the natural wonder of laughing at work.
By Mayo Clinic staff
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