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OMG It's OMeGa (

Food for Thought concluded it's series on healthy and unhealthy fats with a review of precisely why processed and less processed oils differ -- and the class itself concluded with a tasty treat of Roasted Poblano Chilies and Avocado Dip

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Rhoda's Words of Wisdom

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Rhoda says, "I post these "Words of Wisdom" in the hopes of uplifting some spirits, and as a form of encouragement to the seniors.  Perhaps it will help some of them realize that life is good, despite age and infirmity, and could hopefully help them to focus on the positive and alleviate some of their negativity. 

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Dolores' Garden Oasis

Come and check out Dolores' Garden. Her plants bring warmth and joy to everyone who enters into Hamilton Senior Center. Thank you Dolores for an amazing job!

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National Grandparents Day

National Grandparents Day 2014: Sept. 7
In 1970, Marian McQuade initiated a campaign to establish a day to honor grandparents. In
1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a federal proclamation, declaring the first Sunday after
Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. This day has been celebrated every year since in
honor of our nation’s grandparents.

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NSC Month

September Holidays and Observances

Visit the following websites for more information about programs and activities that happens on September.

Health & Fitness

National 5-A-Day Month

http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/fruitsvegetables/index.html
National Food Safety Month
www.foodsafety.gov/

 National Cholesterol Awareness Month

http://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/cholesterol_education_month.htm

 Hunger Action Month

http://www.ncoa.org/SeniorHunger

Falls Prevention Awareness Day: Sept. 23

http://www.ncoa.org/FPAD
Active Aging Week: Sept. 21 – 27

Sponsored by the International Council on Active Aging - Discover Your Community

www.icaa.cc/aaw.htm
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day: Sept. 24
www.fitnessday.com/women/index.htm

Enrichment

International Women’s Friendship Month

confidencecoalition.org/http://confidencecoalition.org/nationalwomensfriendshipmonth
International Literacy Day: Sept. 8  http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/events/prizes-and-  celebrations/celebrations/international-days/literacy-day/
Other

National Employ Older Workers Week: Sept. 21 – 27

http://www.doleta.gov/seniors/html_docs/natemploldwkr.cfm

National Voter Registration Day: Sept. 23

http://www.nationalvoterregistrationday.org/
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