Travel in England

Louise Rugaard shared her travel tips and pics from several trips to England....it was just like we were sharing the fun of her vacations. She gave us tips on packing, traveling, using travel websites and local resources to make your trip more enjoyable.  Be sure to review her presentation and pictures.
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Exercise for Cardiovascular Disease

What a GREAT class !!  Pamela O'Mara, Director of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Christus St. Catherine gave us great information on how exercise affects our cardiovascular system.  Then she showed us basic gentle stretching exercises that each of us should do regularly.  She also explained how each person must determine their own level of exercise.  What's hard for one person might be easy for another.  Review her presentation and learn more.
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Garlands & Ornaments

Crafty lady Linda Gabrielson presented a fun class on making holiday garlands and ornaments.  Since this was a "hands-on" class, it is difficult to convey all of the instructions she gave......you just needed to be there.  However, I've tried to summarize the instructions for the Spiral Ornament that she demonstrated.  Click below to open the file.  I also found several interesting websites that will give you more ideas for ornaments and garlands.
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Chinese Spring Rolls

Would you like to have a fun hands-on party with your friends and family, how about making Chinese Spring Rolls.  Fred Teoh perfected this idea.  He showed us how to gather the ingredients and get everyone involved in the cutting, cooking, and wrapping of spring rolls.  Everyone shares in the preparation, then gets to eat the delicious results.  Review Fred's recipe and pictures to learn how.
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Annuities

Duane Horne of Guidance Financial gave us an informative talk about Annuities.  We learned what they are, what kinds are offered, and options that are available.  Please review the bio on Duane and also review his worksheet to learn some basic info about annuities.  Feel free to contact Duane directly if you would like more info on annuities and how they can help you prepare for your retirement for years to come.
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Alaska, The Last Frontier.  Their logo tell us a lot.  Much of the state is simply raw natural beauty.  This summer a group of 20+ people traveled to Alaska on a cruise/tour.  This was a wonderful experience for both the first-time traveler and the seasoned traveler.  If you have not yet been to Alaska, make plans for a trip.  To view some of the pictures and information on Alaska, click on the following items.
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Advisory Minutes -November 2012

The ALL Advisory Committee met on November 14, 2012.  This semester and the year will soon draw to an end.  Be sure to watch your email to mark changes on your calendar.  One date to mark is Friday, December 7th, that's when we will have a Holiday Party.  This will be an open house from 11:00-1:00.  Bring a dish to share and visit with your fellow members.
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Veteran Benefits

Are you a Veteran or do you know a Veteran?  If so then you need to review the information presented by Elizabeth Hilbun of the HIlbun Law Firm.  She presented a class outlining 47 Secret Veteran Benefits for Seniors.  She is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law and can assist you with the legal documents we all need to have in place.  Please contact Elizabeth if you would like a private consultation.
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A Summary of VA Benefits - Click Here
Medicaid Eligibility for LTC - Click Here
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Holiday Entertaining - Party Foods

The A.L.L. group was treated to a fun cooking demonstration with professional chef John Gatteys.  John recently returned to Texas and opened the "Puttin' on the Ritz" Catering firm in Dallas.  He shared three of his favorite recipes from his catering business....showing us step by step how things are done.  Click on the following items to see the recipes and view his website.
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Website - www.puttinontheritzcatering.com

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Incorporate Yoga In Your Life

Barbara Morrison of Texas Yoga Center showed us how Yoga can be a great benefit in anyone's life.  Besides the physical benefits of better balance and flexibility, Yoga offers us ways to reduce stress, anxiety and insomnia.  We enjoyed the meditations, poses and breathing exercises Barbara taught us.  The benefits of good diet and home remedies were also discussed.
To see Barbara's presentation notes, click here.