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Heart disease, and the conditions that lead to it, can happen at any age. High rates of obesity and high blood pressure among younger people (ages 35-64) are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life. Half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.

Other conditions and behaviors that affect your risk for heart disease include: obesity, diabetes, physical inactivity, and unhealthy eating patterns.

4 Ways to Take Control of Your Heart HealthYou’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to your heart. Learn how to be heart healthy at any age.1. Don’t smoke.2. Manage conditions.3. Make heart-healthy eating

changes. Eat food low in trans-fat, saturated fat, added sugar and sodium.

4. Stay active.

For more information on Heart Month: visit https://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/index.html.

*From https://www.cdc.gov

Traditionally the month of love and all things heart related, February also reminds us to take care of our heart.

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Where age is just a number and getting old is optional!

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Upcoming EventsFeb. 4 @ 9:30amCowboy Breakfast

Feb. 10 @ 10:00amHearing Tests with Altitude

Audiology

Feb. 10 @ 12:00pmBirthday/Anniversary Celebration

Feb. 11 @ 10:00amArts & Crafts Series: Mason Jar

Heart Lanterns

Feb. 13 @ 11:00amLunch Trip to Panda Express

Feb. 16 @ 2:00pmSenior Night Out

Feb. 17-23Random Acts of Kindness Week

Feb. 18 @ 10:00amPaper Craft Class

Feb. 19 @ 2:00pmCaregiver Support Group

w/Hope Hospice

Feb. 20 @ 9:30amSA Aquarium Day Trip

Feb. 21 @ 9:30amVolunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Feb. 24 @ 12:00pmLunch ‘N Learn: How Do You

Picture Your Retirement presented by Paul Barton, Edward

Jones

Feb. 25 @ 10:00amNew Member Orientation

Feb. 27 @ 12:00pmUnited Health Care Info with

Regina Silva

Feb. 27 @ 9:30amThrifty Thursday trip to Thrift Store

Feb. 28-291st Annual Bulverde BBQ Battle

“In February, there is everything to hope for and nothing to regret.”

~Patience Strong

By Jessica Rosario

As you probably know, February is recognized as American Heart Month. Although we typically associate it with cardiovascular conditions and diseases, there are other ways to interpret “Heart Month”. For example, during National Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 17-23), we focus on the importance of being kind to one another, and having a giving heart.

One of the most recognizable days, Valentine’s Day, is, in my opinion, a much too commercialized event. However, when you look beyond the millions of pounds of chocolate, thousands of teddy bears, and the fields of roses, I hope you will find that the items were given out of love and kindness, not because of “necessity”.

Furthermore, in February we are reminded that “sharing the love” can have a significantly deeper meaning than giving compliments or doing good deeds; it can save someone’s life!

Coinciding with Valentine’s Day, February 14 is also National Donor Day. Donating an organ is, in my view, one of the kindest and most

selfless acts you can do, right up there with First Responders, Military Personnel and other individuals putting themselves in harm’s way to help another.

You really do not have to look very far to experience giving hearts and random acts of kindness at our Center! As you participate in the many activities and events we have planned for this month, please take a moment to thank the many volunteers who, in 2019, put in more than 9,000 hours and drove over 39,000 miles to help us continue our mission of enhancing the quality of life for older adults in our communities. Because, when you really think about it, chocolate may only make you happy while the taste is still in your month, but the amazing feeling of helping someone else can last a lifetime. I leave you with one of my absolute favorite quotes: “Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.” (Jim Rohn)

Wishing you a happy and healthy February!

Sincerely, Jessica RosarioExecutive Director

Note From the Center...

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February Weekly Calendar

Alston, PatsyArnold, JameyBalderaz, RuthBrown, MabelBuchanan, JamesBuffum, MildredBuffum, ThomasCarmichael, KylaClark, StephanieCroom, CathyDietert, RalphDorsey, CherylGerescher, Michael

Greiner, DeannaGuerra, JosefinaHahn, WendyHime, Tommie AnnHollinger, ClaudiaHosek, TimothyIorio, MarilynJockers, WayneJustice, SondraKeith, NancyKleiss, BettyKleiss, MikeKruciak, Kenneth

Leopold, DeLisaListerman, GwendolynLittle, Lorraine JLloyd, RichardMathis, RosemaryMayer, LillianMcManus, MaryMontalbo, FinaNelson, PhyllisNewhall, IreneOar, SharonPagan, Lona

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Open Games9:00am Ride the Bus10:00am Wood Carving

11:30am Fellowship Meal

12:45pm Bunco (2nd & 4th Mon)1:00pm Bridge Foursome (1st & 3rd Mon)

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Open Games9:00am Ride the Bus9:00am 42 (2nd & 4th Tues)10:00am Unfinished Objects

11:30am Fellowship Meal

1:00pm Bingo

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Bridge9:00am Ride the Bus9:45am Weight Watchers10:00am Card Creation (2nd & 4th Wed)11:00am Mah Jong

11:30am Fellowship Meal

2:00pm Caregiver Support Group (3rd Wed)

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Cards9:00am Ride the Bus10:00am Canasta HF

11:30am Fellowship Meal

12:00pm Knot Just Knitting (1st & 3rd Thur)12:00pm Poker2:00pm Table Tennis

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Open Games9:00am Ride the Bus10:00am Wood Carving

11:00am Fellowship Meal

12:00pm Bingo

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Politte, BarbaraRetchless, MaryRichardson, EdnaRodriguez, RuthSharp, KennethShelton, SamShumaker, ThomasSlay, Genell K.Smith, BarbaraSpringer, EdwinTew, ClydeWagoner, RubyWhyte, Geraldine

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February 2020 Meal Menu

Fellowship Meals are served Monday - Thursday from 11:30am-12:00pm, Friday from 11:00am-11:30am

Suggested Donation $3 • Menus are subject to change

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Sponsored by: Alamo Hospice

Games Galore

Commonyms Jan Answers

1. A Tennis Racket - A Marionette - An Orchestra2. Babe Ruth - Hank Aaron - Marge Simpson3. Line - Pie - Bar4. Carson - Bench - Cash5. Bird - Jordan - Magic6. Pantyhose - Candidates - Track Stars7. Pay - Princess - Cell8. Cane - Brown - Powdered9. Monkey - Box - Crescent10. Blood - Piggy - Sperm

1. Slang for money2. Types of cards3. They can be spiked4. Beams5. Races6. Fish7. Stools8. Kisses9. Codes10. Wolves

1. Which would be worth more -- a trunk full of nickels or a half a trunk full of dimes?2. If the Vice President of the United States should die, who would be President?3. How many times can you subtract 2 from 21 without getting a negative number for an answer?

SOLUTIONS: 1. Half a trunk full of dimes. Dimes are worth twice as much, so half the number of dimes as nickels would be worth the same amount. But since dimes are smaller than nickels, more dimes than nickels can fit in the same amount of space. 2. The current President, still in office. Half are boys, and so is the other half. 3. Any number of times. 21 minus 2 is 19, every single time.

Brain Teasers (solutions at the bottom of the page)

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OPEN GYM: Mon-Thur 9:00am - 6:00pmFri 9:00am - 1:00pm*Class is FREE for all BSBAC members

February Health & Wellness Schedule

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BALANCE & STRENGTHThis class is recommended for members with concerns about balance and loss of upper and lower body strength. Focus will be on functional fitness as well as balance and strength.Free to all members

BALLET BARREThe exercises build gradually, are safe and can be performed by anyone. Muscles become toned and lengthened, posture is improved, and movement becomes more graceful as the student becomes more aware of his/her body.

CARDIO & STRENGTHAn engaging class dedicated to strengthening the body, increasing coordination and balance, and making you feel healthier and fit! Great for active older adults and those new to working out.

Health & Wellness Classes

SILVERSNEAKERS CLASSICIncrease muscle strength and range of movement, and improve activities for daily living. You’ll have a chair for seated exercises and standing support.

EASY PACEMild to moderate joint involvement. 20 minutes of cardio, marching in place, basic arm and leg movement patterns. Improves muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and balance.

BOOM MINDStrength. Confidence. Flexibility. Mind takes the best from yoga and Pilates and combines them into one fusion class. Designed to relax the body and mind with peaceful music and invigorating movements. The focus of this class is on core muscles, lower body strength and balance.

LINE DANCINGLine Dancing is choreographed to a variety of music with repeating series of steps that are performed in unison. Learn some fancy footwork while challenging your mind to memorize these fun sequences.

ZUMBA GOLD & TONINGZumba is a dance-fitness class that is set to zesty Latin music like salsa, merengue, mambo, etc. Zumba Gold modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant.

YOGA MIXEDSlow flowing class of gentle stretching and physical postures using breath to connect mind and body. This is an excellent way for improving flexibility, balance and great for de-stressing.

RESTORATIVE YOGAA therapeutic style of yoga which utilizes props to make it easier for the body to get into certain poses. The focus of this class is relaxation, renewal, effortlessness, ease and a completely supportive environment.

BOOM MOVE/MUSCLEBOOM Move focuses on cardio endurance by starting with simple dance moves then building into more complex sequences, bringing you a great cardio workout. The focus of this class is on toning muscles and building overall strength.

GYM CLASSAvoid boredom and plateau while improving strength. Join the instructor as they take you through a variety of exercises for a complete workout. Get comfortable using circuit equipment as well as resistance bands, medicine balls, free weights, etc.

“Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your

attitude, and your mood.”

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Activity Center Happenings

Thank you to Karen Ferguson for all you do

for Meals on Wheels!

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Members had a good time making

Valentine nail & string art provided by the Mammen

Family Public Library.

Library Craft: Nail & String Art

Iris Rossi visiting Andrew Stanilaus at Independence Hill.

We sure do miss him and his smiling face here at the Center!

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Activity Center Happenings, cont.

One positive small thought in the morning can change your whole day.

January Lunch & Learns:The members learned a lot this month during our various Lunch ‘N Learns. Texas Regional Bank talked about how to Manage Your Money Better in 2020, Texas Hearing Associates spoke about

Understanding the Consequences of un-treated Hearing Loss, and Dr. Gerardo De Sequera from WellMed talked about Heart Health. Be sure to check out the Upcoming Events Calendar to see

what presentations we have coming up in February.

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February Event Flyers

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Special EventsCOME JOIN THE FUN ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH! Good eats, live music, & fun with friends! Admission: $10/wristband

Sponsorships also available! Contact DeLisa Leopold or Reghan Swenson at the Center for more information.

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Jessica Rosario: Executive Director • jrosario@bsbac.comSandra Faust: Senior Outreach Coordinator • sfaust@bsbac.comDeLisa Leopold: Membership Director • dleopold@bsbac.com Jean Larson: Kitchen Volunteer Coordinator • jlarson@bsbac.comReghan Swenson: Marketing Coordinator • rswenson@bsbac.com Candice Hitt: BookkeeperTodd Foster: Transportation

Staff Members

30280 Cougar BendP.O. Box 353Bulverde, Texas 78163

(830) 438-3111www.bsbac.com

BULVERDE SPRING BRANCH ACTIVITY

The mission of the Bulverde Spring Branch

Activity Center is to facilitate active aging and to enhance the quality of

life for older adults in our communities.

Board of DirectorsBrian Meuth: ChairAnn Parham: Vice ChairRobert Evans: SecretaryKeri Sandvig: TreasurerSam MammenRhianna StewartKelly Adams ErwinLinda CozartLynn Hosek