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Insulin is a hormone normally produced by the pancreas. Insulin is very important because itregulates the sugar level in the blood, and it allows the body to use this sugar for energy. Without enoughinsulin, the body's cells can't get the energy they need, the sugar level in the blood gets too high, andmany problems can result. Diabetes is not curable, but, fortunately, it is treatable.

There are two main types of diabetes. They are known as type 1 and type 2. Type 1 usually affectschildren and young adults. People with type 1 diabetes can't make insulin, so they need to take insulinshots to stay alive. Type 2 is much more common than type 1. In fact 90-95% of diabetes is type 2. Thistype of diabetes is more common in people who are over the age of 40 and overweight. It also tends to runin families. People with type 2 diabetes make some insulin but either it's not enough, or their bodies justaren't able to use it properly. Many people with type 2 diabetes can control their blood sugar with dietand oral medication, but some people also need to use insulin shots.

Anyone can develop diabetes and the risk increases with age. Being overweight is a risk factor fordeveloping this disease, but other risk factors such as family history, ethnicity and age also play a role.Also, people who are overweight, inactive, smoke or have family members with diabetes are at a higherrisk.

A few things you can do to reduce your risk of developing diabetes are maintaining a healthy weight,getting regular exercise, not smoking and eating a healthy diet that focuses on wholes grains and “good”fats (like olive and canola oil). According to the American Heart Association, adopting a healthy lifestylecan help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and is critical to managing the disease.

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On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventhmonth of 1918 the armistice between Germany and the Al-lied nations came into effect. In November 1919, PresidentWilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemorationof Armistice Day with the following words:

"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the hero-ism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because ofthe thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to showher sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetingsand a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

In 1926, the United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I and declaredthat the anniversary of the armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving. AnAct approved in 1938 made the 11th of November a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to thecause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day."

Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, afterWorld War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen inthe Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress,at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out theword "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this

legislation in 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

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Helping Hearts Events!Join us in all the upcoming Helping Heart events and projects!This months meeting is 11/3 at 2:00 in the Activities Room!

Upcoming Projects:Succulent PlantsLanyardsTherapeutic Rice BagsDecorating the Community TreesGift Wrapping & More

Fondue Fun in Memory Care!November 17, 2017

1:00 in Memory Care!Join us for fun with fondue!

Dip different goodiesinto delicious sauces!

11/4 3:15 Karaoke11/5 2:00 AM ~Daylight Savings Time~11/8 6:00 Family Night with Anthem11/8 ?:?? Lunch Outing: Mimosas Restaurant11/9 3:15 Veterans Day celebration with The Jerry Jay Trio11/10 10:30 Lunch Outing: Santa Cruz’s Crow’s Nest11/10 3:00 Mark Watson & Champagne Cocktails11/14 4:00 Drum Circle11/16 3:15 Jerry Jay Trio11/17 10:30 Lunch Outing: Watsonville’s Gizdich Ranch11/17 3:00 Enrichment {presentation: Egypt11/18 3:00 Ken Sosa Live11/19 11:15 Sunday Brunch11/22 1:00 Steven Schwartz on Piano11/23 Happy Thanksgiving11/26 3:00 Cathedral of Faith Hour11/29 10:30 All Residents Meeting12/1 Tree Lighting Ceremony12/2 Holiday recital12/3 Minitries of Faith performance12/6 Holiday duo12/7 Memory Care candle Light Dinner12/8 Mark Watson & Holiday Cocktails12/9 Clifford's Recital

Residents Holiday PartyDecember 22, 2017

3:00 - 4:30

Featuring Live music from aDean Martin Impersonator and Martinis

Veterans Day CelebrationsNovember 9, 2017

3:00Veteran’s Day Celebration

Live music from the Jerry Jay Trio & Refreshments!November 11, 2017

10:30Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Enjoy a visual slide show of our own heroes.We would love to Honor You on our New Veterans Wall!

Please join us on these dates and give us your militaryphoto to copy or take a new photo with our new backdrop!

11/1 at 10:30 & 11/2 at 10:30

Sunday, January 1 Thursday, June 1

Monday, May 1 Friday, June 2

Tuesday, May 2 Saturday, July 1

Wednesday, May 3

9:00 Brain Fitness (AR)10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR) 10:45 Lunch at Agave (LOB) 1:30 Bingo (AR) 3:30 Nail Art (AR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Skip-Bo (GR3) 6:30 Evening Movie (LR)

9:00 Morning Walk (LOB) 10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR) 10:45 Wheel of Fortune (LR) 1:30 Derby Days (LR) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:00 Warriors Playoffs Party (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

10:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR)10:30 All Denominational Worship

with Patricia (LR)11:00 Banking Hour (LOB)11:30 Donut Social (LR) 1:30 Edye’s Art Class (AR)3:00 Grace & Frankie with Refreshments (AR)

4:00 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:45 Heads Up (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:00 Flower Arrangements with Joshika (AR) 4:00 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

Key:

LR: Living Room AR: Activity RoomLOB: Lobby DR: Dining Room

TV3: TV Room 3rd FloorGR3: Game Room 3rd Floor

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:00 Stretch and Relax with Ellen (AR) 10:30 Ears Direct Hearing Aid Clinic (GR3) 1:30 Bingo (AR) 3:00 Fitness Boot Camp with James (AR) 4:00 Chance’s Drum Circle (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominos (GR3)

8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB)10:30 Catholic Mass (AR)11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 1:15 Seahawks vs 49er’s Game (LR) 4:00 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR)10:30 Fraud Awareness Presentation (LR)

1:00 Shopping at Walgreens & Lucky (LOB) 1:30 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:30 Bingo (AR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3) Resident’s Birthdays!

Wee Ruth Lund

Terry Uyeda

Marie Lazaro

102!

and up Club!

Basketball Theme Day

101!

October BirthdayCelebration:

October 5, 20173:00 in the Living Room

MENDOZA AVILA, SUSANA 10/05VILLASENOR, VIRPI 10/08BAUTISTA, EUNICIA 10/08GIL, VANESSA 10/08YEDIDTH HERNANDEZ 10/12BUI, NHAT 10/16KOONTZ, GINA 10/19SABIO, EFREN 10/20ABREHAM, ASTER 10/21BURROWS, REBECCA 10/25MARTINEZ, SARA 10/29MAHAVA, KATHERINE 10/30

Louise Miller 10/06Joe Rodriguez 10/07Babe D’Amico 10/09Therese Graf-Reedy 10/12Jean Hiller 10/12Mary Jane Roehr 10/12Jim Donegan 10/14Harriet Merles 10/16Doris Conrad 10/17Johnny Sandlin 10/17Elaine Lepiane 10/19Laura Sterns 10/28

Resident Birthdays

Employee Birthdays

Sunday, October 1 Thursday, November 2

Monday, October 2 Friday, November 3

Tuesday, October 3 Saturday, November 4

Wednesday, November 1 Sunday, May 31

8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB)10:30 Catholic Mass (AR)11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (AR) 10:00 Blue Grass Jam Band (AR) 10:30 Veteran’s Pictures (Lobby) 1:30 Garden Group Meeting (patio) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Rummikub (TV3) 6:30 Evening Documentary (LR)

9:00 Walk onn the Trail (LOB) 10:30 Hearing Aid Clinic (GR3) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR)

3:15 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (AR)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:00 Mander’s Online Video Hour (AR) 1:30 Balance Bar (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:15 Po-ke-no (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:30 All Denominational Worship

with Patricia (LR) 10:45 Men’s Group Outback Steakhouse (Lobby) 11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 2:00 Helping Hearts Meeting (AR) 3:30 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail with Duane (LOB)10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR)

1:00 Shopping at Safeway (LOB) 1:30 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:30 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail 10:00 Brain Games 10:30 Veteran’s Pictures (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:15 Bingo (AR) 6:00 Bridge (GR3) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

AnthemAnthemFamily Night!Family Night!

November 8, 2017November 8, 20176:00 - 7:006:00 - 7:00

In the Living RoomIn the Living Room

Guest Speaker:Joe Harrison

Learn about the new Medicareand medical changes and what

Anthem can do to help you!Anthem can do to help you!

Vitas Presents: Ida McQuilliams

“Understanding Dementia”December 13, 2017

6:00 - 7:00In the Living Room

Happy Anniversary to The Gareys!Autumn Theme Day

Turn Your Clocks Back!

Men’s GroupOuting!

November 4, 2017Outback Steakhouse!10:45 in the Lobby!

Sunday, November 5 Thursday, November 9

Monday, November 6 Friday, November 10

Tuesday, November 7 Saturday, November 11

Wednesday, November 8 Monday, November 12

9:30 Podiatrist Visit (Salon)10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR)10:45 Lunch Outing: Mimosa’s (LOB) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 4:00 Balance Bar (AR) 6:00 Anthem Family Night 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3) 6:30 Rummikub (AR)

10:00 Stretch and Relax with Ellen (LR)10:30 Hearing Aid Clinic (GR3)10:45 Helping Hearts Project (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:15 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominos (GR3) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

Target Shuttles 10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR) 10:30 Ceramics (AR) 1:15 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:30 Bingo (AR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail LOB)10:30 All Denominational Worship with Patricia (LR)10:30 Lunch Outing: Gizdich Ranch (Lobby)11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 3:00 Mark Watson & Champagne Cocktails (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB)10:30 Catholic Mass (AR)11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:30 Veteran’s Day Ceremony (LR) 1:30 Balance Bar (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:15 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

Patriotic Theme Day

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:45 Helping Hearts Project (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:00 Veteran's Day Celebration

With the Jerry Jay Trio (LR) 6:00 Bridge (GR3) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR) 11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

Happy Veterans Day!

Hearing Aid Clinic!Now Every First Tuesday!

Ken is a CA Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist,a member of the International Hearing Aid

Society and National BoardCertified in Hearing Instrument Sciences. He has 26 years ofexperience in the practice offitting hearing instruments

and operated a Hearing Office for over 24 years.

Daylight Savings Time!




Wednesday, November 15

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB)10:30 All Denominational Worship with Patricia (LR)10:45 Outing: Santa Cruz’s Crows Nest (LOB)11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 1:00 Fondue Fun in Memory Care (AR) 3:00 Enrichment Presentation: Egypt (LR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

Walmart Shuttles! 10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 1:00 Shopping at Walmart (LOB) 1:15 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:00 Maddeline on Piano (LR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on The Trail (LOB) 10:00 Stretch & Relax with Ellen (AR) 10:45 Helping Hearts Project (AR) 1:00 Pumpkin Pie Social with Anthem (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:15 Bingo (AR) 4:00 Drum Circle (LR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (GR)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 1:00 Games & Crafts with NCL (AR) 2:00 The Iconics Live (LR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB)10:30 Catholic Mass (AR)11:30 Fran on Piano (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 2:30 Balance Bar (AR) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB)10:30 Classical Guitar with Chris (LR)11:00 Lunch Outing: Giorgio’s (LOB) 1:00 Steven Schwartz Piano Performance (LR) 3:30 Bingo (AR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Rummikub (TV3) 6:30 Evening Documentary (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (AR) 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:30 Residents vs Staff Brain Challenge (LR) 12:00 In-N-Out Luncheon (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:15 Jerry Jay Trio & Pumpkin Pie (LR) 6:30 Bridge (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

National Fast Food Theme Day!

Sign up for the In-n-OutLuncheon!




Wednesday, November 22 Monday, April 25

Ross Shopping Shuttles 9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 9:30 Podiatrist Visit (AR)10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR)10:45 Bingo (AR) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Rummikub (TV3) 6:30 Evening Movie

10:00 Stretch and Relax with Ellen (AR)11:30 Jewelry Sale (LR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:15 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominos (GR3) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

Shuttles to Walgreens & Lucky 10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR) 10:30 Marry Boutte Performs (AR) 10:30 Ceramics (AR) 1:15 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 4:15 Balance (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB)10:30 Catholic Mass (AR)11:30 Fran on Piano (LR)11:15 Sunday Brunch (DR) 2:30 Balance Bar (LOB) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB)10:30 All Denominational Worship with Patricia (LR)11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 2:30 Balance Bar (AR) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB)10:30 Catholic Mass (AR)11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 2:30 Garden Group Meeting (AR) 3:30 Crochette & Knitting Group (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:00 Brain Fitness (AR) 10:30 Bingo (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:00 Music Recital (LR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

Happy Thanksgiving!

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 1:00 NFL Game (LR) 3:00 Movie: The Family Stone (LR) 6:30 Bridge (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (LR)

Total Brain Training!Cross-train your brain in six essential

cognitive domains to provide acomprehensive brain training workout.

Talk to the personal expressionsdepartment today!


Monday, November 27 Friday, October 27

Tuesday, November 28 Saturday, October 28

Wednesday, November 29

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:00 Stretch & Relax with Ellen (AR) 10:45 Helping Hearts: Gift Wrapping (AR) 1:00 Jeopardy with Anthem (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:15 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (GR3)

Macy’s Shuttles 9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:30 All Residents Meeting (LR) 12:00 Helping Hearts & New Resident Luncheon 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Skip-Bo (GR3) 6:30 Evening Documentary (TV3) 6:30 Rummikub (TV3)

Michael’s & The Dollar Store Shuttles 10:00 Fabulous Fitness (AR)10:30 Ceramics Class (AR)

1:15 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 2:45 Balance Bar (AR) 3:30 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 11:00 Musical Recital (LR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:15 Halloween Party with Kids & Dogs Costume Contest! 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR) 11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive 3:00 Cathedral of Faith Social (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB)10:30 All Denominational Worship with Patricia (LR)11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 2:00 Men’s Group Meeting (AR) 3:00 Grace & Frankie Hour (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

9:30 Decorating the Trees! (LOB) 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 2:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 3:00 Steve Edwards Performs 6:30 Bridge (AR) 6:30 Evening Movie (TV3)

Doctor ShuttlesTuesdays - Los Gatos Area, O’Connor,Good Samaritan, Santa Clara Kaiser

Thursdays - East San Jose, Santa Teresa Kaiser,San Jose Medical, & Downtown Areas

Latest Apt. Time for Downtown and East Side Areas is 1:30

Church ShuttlesSundays 8:30 - 12:00 to Select Local Churches

You must sign up 48 hours in advance.We also offer limited Valetservices for a small fee!

Silly Sweater Them Day

ShoppingAnd

More!

11/4 Men’s Group Outing: Outback Steakhouse11/5 Scenic Drive11/6 Target11/8 Mimosas Restaurant11/10 Watsonville’s Gizdich Ranch11/12 Scenic Drive11/13 Walmart11/15 Giorgio's Italian Food & Pizzeria11/17 Santa Cruz’s Crows Nest11/20 Walgreens & Lucky11/22 Ross11/27 Dollar Store/Michael's11/29 Macys

Join us for a beautiful scenic drive toWastonvile’s Gizdich Ranch or

Santa Cruz’s Crow’s Nest!

The Crow’s NestNovember 17, 2017

Be in the Lobby at 10:30

Gizdich RanchNovember 10, 2017

Be in the Lobby at 10:30

Resident SpotlightPlease welcome Jerry Johnson!

Jerry was born right here in San Jose

at O’Connor Hospital, and spent much of his youth on a ranch

in the hills above Pescadero and La Honda. Jerry had many jobs

during his adult life, but spent 30 years as an electrician. He and

his wife Marilyn were married for 62 years before she passed

away, and together they had two daughters and one son.

Jerry has been a member of the Moose Lodge for

40 years and is an avid 49ers fan. He is very sociable and

would love to join our Helping Hearts volunteer program!

November 2nd ~AutumnLets welcome November with our fall clothes and accessories!

November 9th ~ PatrioticIn honor of Veteran’s Day we will be having aCelebration with The Jerry Jay Trio at 3:15.

Then on November 11th at 10:30 we will have a morning ceremonyFeaturing a slide show of our honoring our Veterans.

November 16th ~ National Fast Food DayEnjoy a delicious luncheon from In N Out Burger!

Sign up today and get your order in by November 13th

November 23rd ~ Thanksgiving!Happy thanksgiving! Wear your Thanksgiving

Coloros and accessories!

November 30th ~ Silly Sweater Day !Get your Holiday Sweaters out and on!

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When my daughter, Shannon, moved to this area from Bend, Oregon I watched as movers unloadedall of her belongings from the large moving van into the house. I became fascinated with one of themovers as I watched him work. It was obvious he wasn’t a kid, but he was lean and muscular andworked harder than the eighteen-year-old mover. Curious, I asked the man who was checking off theitems if he knew the man’s age. He shook his head and then shouted over to him, “Hey, Jim, howold are ya’?”

“Eighty-two,” Jim replied as he kept working. Intrigued, my other daughter, Deb asked, “Why areyou doing this kind of hard work?” “Because I can,” Jim replied with pride, “keeps me moving andhealthy.” He kept walking towards the van as he talked with us.

I knew a lovely lady who was in her late 90’s who also lived by that philosophy. She was still turningout beautiful raku pottery and living in a upstairs condo as an independent woman well into her90’s. When asked why she was still working and keeping so busy, her response was always, “becauseI can!”

Perhaps you remember Grandma Moses who got a late start as an artist when she began painting inher 70’s. In 1938, an art collector discovered her work. Completely self-taught, Moses soon becamefamous for her images of country life. If asked why she began her painting career so late in life Ithink she might have responded, “because I can.” Moses passed away in 1961 at the age of 101leaving behind an amazing collection of 1,500 paintings.

On the dark side of aging, I once knew a perfectly healthy, strong woman who, at the age of 55,proclaimed herself “old” and took to her rocking chair. She rocked away each year of her life only tobecome a grouchy, lonely old woman who lived to be 101, and who no one wanted to be around. Iam thankful that I knew this woman – for she has been my inspiration to remain youthful in myattitudes and lifestyle and to remember that age is only a number which tells us how long we havehad the privilege of living and hopefully serving in some useful way.

Of course, the opposite of “because I can,” is that old worn out phrase on which we frequently lean:“I can’t.” How often do we use that phrase as an excuse to grow older and complacent instead ofexerting just a little more energy to do something different, new, or a bit more difficult --- Becauseyou can!?

Here are some things to try this week: Get moving – how about trying that great exercise classeveryone is talking about? When was the last time you made the effort to talk to someone you didn’tknow and made a new friend? How about helping a new resident to integrate into your community?Have you been outside lately to enjoy nature? Or tried a new craft? Looking over the monthlynewsletter you’ll find enough activities to keep a person in the I can” attitude for a lifetime.

Tonight, before you retire for the evening, I challenge you to think of the things you have been tellingyourself that you can’t do. Now take a piece of paper and write down at least one new thing you willdo to improve your “I can” attitude. Now place the note where you will see it first thing in themorning.

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