Cooking for Two - with Chicken

Anne McErlean shared some of her favorite chicken recipes with the ALL group.  The key to making "cooking for two" more enjoyable is to cook a large package of chicken breast (or your preference) so that you can use the chicken in several recipes.  Pull what you need for your first recipe and freeze the rest.  If you have a large block of time you can actually make up several recipes and freeze the completed dishes for future use when you want something good to eat but don't want to spend the time in the kitchen.  Review her recipes and see what you would like to make.
Recipes - Click Here

Indian Cooking

Indian Cooking

Shaheen Ansari wowed us with the sights and smells of Indian Cooking today.  Class began with a step by step demonstration of how to make Chicken Curry.  As I am sure you know, it is the spices that make Indian cooking so flavorful.  When using spices it only takes a small amount to obtain the taste you want.....but it is best to use "fresh" spices rather than bottled shelf spices whenever possible.
Recipes - click here

Safe Exercise

Kinesiology Professor Tim Sebesta presented an informative program on How to Start a Safe Exercise Program for Seniors.  As we age we are not able to physically do the things we did in our younger years......that's just life.  Exercising remains important as we age.  Proper exercise helps us maintain flexibility, balance, stamina, and cognitive abilities.
To review Tim's presentation  - Click Here
Short Version with Campus Maps - Click Here

Advisory Committee Minutes - April 2014

The Advisory Committee met on April 16, 2014. There were primary discussions on the Fall Curriculum and on the Bus Trip Sign Up.  The deadline for submitting Speaker Forms for the Fall 2014 Semester is Friday, April 25th.  Sharon Samson and several Bus Committee members expressed how well the last sign-up went for the April, May and June trips.  The sign-up was held in HSC 105-106 and the lines moved quickly.  The committee plans to hold the next bus trip sign-up on May 8th.  This will be for the trips for July, August and September 2014 and will again be held in HSC 105-106.  Mark your calendar for this event.  To review the minutes from the meeting click here.

Integrating Yoga & Psychotherapy

Dharma Goy with Interface-Samaritan Counseling Centers was with us this afternoon to show us how Yoga can help both your physical body as well as your spiritual and emotional body.  Practicing yoga can help you reverse depression.  Dharma showed us proper breathing techniques and some basic/easy exercises that older adults can do - you don't have to get into awkward poses to reap benefits of yoga.
Review the handout materials - click here
Review Dharma's brochure & card - click here
Video for Senior Yoga Exercises - http://www.kundalini-yoga-info.com/fitness-training-for-elders.html#.U1NDq_ldWCo

Probate 101 in Texas

We all know that our lifetime has limits and most of us want to make arrangements to pass along our estate assets to heirs with as little hassle as possible. Attorney Susan Bulgawicz was with us today talking about the Probate process.  She defined many terms and outlined several scenarios which illustrated the importance of having your estate documents in place. Review Susan's handout by clicking here.  If you are dealing with a current probate issue, or need to plan for your future, you may want to contact the Susan Bulgawicz Law Firm at 713-429-1388.

Bus Trip Survey

The Bus Trip Committee would like for each ALL member to complete a survey to help them decide what membership would like in the way of bus trips.....types of trips, length of trips, special venues, etc.  Please complete ONE survey per person by either going to the following web address and answering the questions or by completing the paper form available in the classroom. Your feedback will help the committee plan better trips.  Complete your survey by May 15th !!