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SACRAMENTO NATURAL FOODS CO-OP Ken got in touch with Jolie, the Education Outreach Manager, and arranged a tour of their new

location downtown. Jolie and fellow tour guide Christina met us in the produce section where we learned about the benefits of natural, organic, and sustainably farmed foods. The Co-Op works with local farmers who provide fresh, farm-to-fork produce and humanely raised animals. They also partner with Fish-Wise, a non-profit organization that promotes the health and recovery of ocean ecosystems through environ-mentally responsible business practices and sustainable seafood offerings. As we explored the store,

they offered us free tasting samples of several interesting products such as Blood Oranges, Kombu-cha, and Gelato. Lastly, Jolie introduced us to the Co-Op’s Community Discount Program for those of

limited means. Thanks, Jolie and Christina! You were Amazing !!

ANOTHER DELIGHTFUL VISITOR FROM OUR PAST! We were absolutely thrilled when former ACE-T I Core Instructor Venus stopped by to visit us! We

were very sad when she relocated to the East Coast a few years ago, but she has now moved back to

the Sacramento area, and we truly couldn’t be any happier. She is such a kind, caring person and she was greatly missed by all of us who came to know her during her tenure here. Cathie had tears when

her soul friend hugged her. Please don’t be a stranger, Venus. Come see us again soon!

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HE WINS AGAIN! Tyler was the first “Smarty Pants” to guess Stephanie’s new Stumper

quiz question. The question she asked: “What is

our ACE-IT I mascot?” The answer? The Science Robot! Our mascot is currently standing

on a nice display shelf installed by Rick in the main assembly room.

BOOKS, BOOKS, AND MORE BOOKS! We got together a bag of old books that we no longer needed and went to check out a couple of the Little Free Libraries in our area. First, we stopped at one that we’ve visited in the past and

traded for some interesting new titles. Then, we went to see a brand new location that just opened recently. This adorable little book nook is located in front of the Spiritual Life Center

just across from Sam’s Club on Butano Way. S.L.C. is a very welcoming Interfaith Unity Ministry, and our old friend and teacher Cindy Lu had been a long time member of the congregation while she was still with us. When Louise from the front office noticed us

outside, she eagerly came out to greet us and said that they had even more books inside the building that we would be welcome to look through. We had a delightful time combing

through the array of fascinating titles and trading in our old books for some exciting new reading materials. We’ll be back again soon!

REFRESHING RIVER WALK All the rain we’ve been getting has been great for easing our drought conditions, but we’ve also been suffering from some “Cabin Fever”, and we were excited to get outdoors for some

soothing exercise on a beautiful, dry sunny day. We went down to the river access trail just off of La

Riviera Drive and found several people walking dogs, including an adorable

pooch name Roxy the Rottweiler, who was especially friendly and wanted everyone to pet her. Also along the

trail, we saw some busy little squirrels, a couple of snowy white egrets, a lot of happily twittering songbirds, and a nesting pair of hawks. All in all, a very relaxing morning!

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NEW CLIENT Arturo joined our program

this month. He loves to draw and seems like a very

outgoing and interesting guy. We look forward to

learning more about him.

Welcome, Arturo!

MIRA LOMA SHOW We attended the Mira Loma High School 1-B Art Show at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center. This exhibit featured paintings, photographs, and sculptures submitted by the students, and they are a creative, imaginative

bunch! We noticed an interesting overall theme depicting dreams,

emotions, and psychology

RECIPE RESEARCH We headed over to the nearby Arden-Dimick Library to

explore new, interesting recipes for our Wednesday cooking classes to try out. We got to work and found a treasure trove of books and cooking magazines full of

mouth-watering ideas. Everyone enjoyed flipping through pages and picking out their favorites to try out

at program. Some of the delicious-looking dishes that we saved for later use included Greek Avgolemono Soup,

Tuscan Shrimp and Beans, Gorgozola and Pear Risotto, Tortilla Espanola, and Golden Mashed Potatoes with

Leeks & Sour Cream. Now, let’s get cooking!

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Stephanie’s Stumpers!

Put on your thinking cap and your smarty pants and win a $10 gift certificate!

Finish the phrase,

“Well aren’t you sweet as ______!”

Where can the missing part of the phrase be

found in this newsletter?

Be the first to email or call ACE IT I at

916-564-6117 and let us know the answer

and where it is in the newsletter and you will

fatten your wallet with a

FABULOUS FLYING FUN We found some colorful kites at the dollar store, got them assembled, and took them out to

Howe Park for some aerial acrobatics. There was a bit of an encouraging breeze when we first headed to the park, but unfortunately, it mostly petered out by the time we got there. With some determination and persistence, we still managed to get our kites aloft for a while and everyone had a fun time out in the lovely March weather. We’re going to keep the kites at the ready and

head out again soon on a windier day. Stay Tuned!

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS: LAUNDRY FOLDING

Ahhh! Yes...wouldn’t it be fun to live in a Disney Fantasy World where all you have to do is whistle a happy tune and you’re suddenly

surrounded by helpful woodland creatures eager to do all of your household chores for you? Alas, we live (mostly) in the real world, and the laundry isn’t going to fold itself! We don’t mind, though, because it

is good practice for independent living and everybody likes having clean, folded laundry!

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*Laissez les bons temps rouler! This is a motto of the French Quarter and

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a Cajun French phrase, and means

“Let the Good Times Roll!”

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Linda March 3rd Duncan March 17th Tyler March 18th Robert March 20th Alecia March 23rd Ell March 27th

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Laida April 5th Patty April 16th David April 29th

ATTENDANCE NEWS

EVERY DAY COUNTS! Congratulations to the following consumers for their excellent year-to-date attendance records!!

100%: LINDA, ELL, DAVID, EARLINE, FRANK, RON, ROSELINE, PATTY, K.K., JANICE, ROBERT,

MAGDALENA 98%, NICKY 98%, TASI 98%, DANTE 98%, DON B., 98%, MELANIE 98%, XAVIER 97%, JOSH 97%,

JUSTIN 97%, DUNCAN 96%, MARIA 95%, THERESA 95%, MARICELLA 95%, NIC 95%, LIZZY 94%, LISA 95%,

GINA 92%, NICOLE 90%

Thanks, Everyone!

ACE-IT I COOKING ACADEMY “Independence With a Spicy Twist!”

VOCABULARY WORD: SYNESTHESIA A perceptual condition in which different senses

are “joined” or “crossed”. People with synesthesia can taste sounds, smell colors, or see scents, and research proves that these people (up to 4% of the

population) experience reality differently.

CREATIVE CAJUN CUISINE We tapped into the spirit of the bayou and put together a mouth-

watering Jambalaya. First, we chopped up and sautéed some celery, onions, four colors of bell peppers, jalapeno, and garlic. Then we added sliced Andouille Sausage and skinless chicken

breasts. Next, in went the stock, tomatoes, rice, Cajun seasoning, bay leaf, thyme, and cayenne pepper. When the rice was almost

tender, we tossed in the okra and fresh shrimp, letting the mixture continue to simmer until the shrimp were nice and pink.

It was a little on the spicy side for some of us, but full of rich flavor and deliciousness! Laissez les bons temps rouler!*

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WINNER!

Dante was very proud to show us all the beautiful medal he won recently in the basketball competition. The next

step the series is Track & Field. GO GET’EM, BUDDY!!

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LOOK OUT FOR LEPRECHAUNS! There was green in abundance and blarney in the air at our St. Patrick’s Day Party! Nobody found a magical pot of gold, but we all had fun & tried not to overindulge too

much in the temptingly festive holiday treats.

TEST YOUR IRISH KNOWLEDGE: What is the difference between a traditional Shamrock and a Four-Leafed Clover?

The shamrock is a type of clover found abundantly in Ireland. The most well-known meanings were imparted to the shamrock by St. Patrick of the early Irish Catholic Church, who compared the plant’s tri-part

leaves to the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. For this reason, the three-leafed clover has since become known as a symbol of St. Patrick and Ireland. Occasionally, these clovers are found with four leaves. These are extremely rare (possibly only one in an entire clover field) and are considered to be

very lucky for the finder!