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Did You Know? TopTopTop ofofof thethethe HillHillHill NEWS & INFORMATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF BILOXI Parks & Recreation Department • May 2007 Happy Birthday to MAY IS National High Blood Pressure Education and all Seniors in the National Physical Fitness and Sport Month month of May! Get a Move on Fitness Being physically active can add years and vitality to your life, so step up your pace! Exercise each day to lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, bone and muscle mass loss, and certain cancers. Regular exercise will also keep you energized, and help you control your weight, reduce depression, and increase alertness. Aim for 30-60 minutes daily, or even more to lose weight. This was the Year – 1984 Did You Know? May ’07 • Cost of Living was: New House – $86,730 New Car – $8,749 May Dates to Average Income – $21,599 per year Trivia: Average Rent – $350 per month Celebrate & Harvard Tuition – $9,035 per year •Who was the first U.S. Postage Stamp – 20¢ President born west of the Remember • Cost of Food was: Granulated Sugar – 95¢ per 10 pounds Mississippi River? •What game show host is May 3, 2007 – Ground Coffee – $2.40 per pound famous for kissing female National Day of Prayer Eggs – 58¢ per dozen contestants? May 4, 2007 – Fresh Bread – 95¢ per loaf International Fire • Music: Against all Odds (Take a Look at Me Now •What does the Japanese Fighter’s Day -Phil Collins) word “judo” mean? May 5, 2007 Mexico – Hello (Lionel Richie) See the bottom of the Cinco de Mayo Day Let’s Here It For the Boy (Deniece Williams) calendar for the answers. May 13, 2007 – • Movies: All of Me (Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin) Mother’s Day The Natural (Robert Redford) ? May 19, 2007 – Places in the Heart (Sally Fields & Ed Harris) Armed Forces Day The Pope? of Greenwich Village – (Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts) May 28, 2007 – Memorial Day • Sports: - Heisman Trophy Winner (football) is Doug Flutie from Boston College May 6-12, 2007 – - Chicago White Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-6, after 25 innings, National Pet Week making this 8-hour-6-minute game the longest in baseball history. - Associated Press Athletes of the Year are Carl Lewis (Track) and See inside for more! Mary Lou Retton (Gymnastics). Senior Luncheon & Monthly Speaker Tuesday, May 15th • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Speaker will be Honorable Sam Buchanan, Executive Director of Ms. Legal Services. Health Screening provided by Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Barbara Butiro, Volunteer & Community Service Director, Kay Pisarich Kraft, RN Kare-In-Home & Darlene Brennan, RN Amedisys Home Health Care. Special Thanks to Emily Burke, Senior Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator, Gulf Coast Medical Movie & Center, who sponsored and catered April’s senior luncheon. Popcorn! Please RSVP to Gwen Johnson by May 11, 2007 at (228) 435-6148. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. May 3rd: THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Night at the Museum starring Ben Stiller, Dick Van “Three things in human life are important: The first is to be kind. The second is to be Dyke, and Robin Williams. kind. And the third is to be kind.” –Henry James (1843-1916), Writer Rated PG. May 10th: Happy Feet Voice talents of Elijah Wood, Hugh May Classes & Happenings Jackman, Brittany Murphy, Nicole Kidman, and Robin • Beginner AND Advanced Stretch & Strengthen Class: Every Monday, Wednesday and Williams. Rated PG. Friday at 2 p.m. The class promotes joint flexibility, endurance, muscle strength, May 17th: coordination and increased range of motion. Class is co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation (Take Control. We can Help). A Good Year starring Russell Crowe, Freddie Beginners Stretch & Strengthen class will meet at 2 p.m. with the Advance Class the Highmore and Albert Finney. month of May and June. Rated PG-13. • Tai Chi Class: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Tai Chi is a form of exercise for May 24th: health and relaxation which originates from Ancient China. Gentle flowing movements The Queen starring Helen are combined with deep breathing exercise in order to cultivate the inner energy of the Mirren and Michael Sheen. body. Daily practice of Tai Chi promotes mental clarity, a healthy body,assistance with Rated PG-13. with balance and helps the circulation of the blood. May 31st: • Walking 55+ Program: Walking can help enhance the energy supply, decrease risk of injury, Charlotte’s Web starring burn calories, increase muscle conditioning and body shaping. Dakota Fanning, voice talents • Craft Class: Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 10 a.m. in the Craft Room of Julia Roberts, Robert • Bonco! Tuesday, May 1, 1 p.m. Redford, Steve Buscemi, Kathy • BINGO! Monday, May 14, 10 a.m. Bates, Cedric the Entertainer, • Bridge: Tuesday, May 15, 1 p.m. in the Craft Room. Contact Mary Ann Hubmann with John Cleese. Rated G. the Gulf Coast Bridge Club at (228) 539-3153. All movies subject to change. • Pokeno! Tuesday, May 22, 1 p.m. Newsletter Volunteers Needed to help fold, Please call 436-5191 to sign up for each class. For information about label & tape the Top of senior programming call Gwen Johnson at (228) 435-6148. the Hill Newsletter.: Monday, May 21, 10 a.m. Gwen Johnson Upcoming Events Recreation Specialist 2520 Pass Road >> Seniors Health Fair will be May 31, 2007 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Donal Snyder Biloxi, MS 39531 Community Center. For more information contact Sherry Bell, Assistant Director, (228) 435-6148 Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department at (228) 435-6296. [email protected] May 2007 Calendar of Events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Thanks to Barbara Butiro, Volunteer & 1 2 3 4 5 Community Service Director, Biloxi Regional Medical Center. Darlene Brennan, RN, Tai Chi Class Stretch & Tai Chi Class Stretch & Account Manager, Amedisys Home Health 10 a.m. Strengthen Class 10 a.m. Strengthen Class Care. Kay Pisarich Kraft, RN Patient Care Bonco Beginner AND Movie & Beginner AND Coordinator Kare-In-Home who provided the 1 p.m. Advanced - 2 p.m. Popcorn Advanced - 2 p.m. health screening to our seniors at the luncheon. 1:30 p.m. Pamela Roth, Admissions Specialist, Institutional Relations at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Stretch & Tai Chi Class Stretch & Tai Chi Class Stretch & Strengthen Class 10 a.m. Strengthen Class 10 a.m. Strengthen Class Beginner AND Craft Class Beginner AND Movie & Beginner AND Advanced - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. Advanced - 2 p.m. Popcorn Advanced - 2 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Tai Chi Stretch & Class 10 a.m. Stretch & Tai Chi Class Stretch & Strengthen Class Health Screening Strengthen Class 10 a.m. Strengthen Class Beginner AND 10:30 a.m. Beginner AND Movie & Beginner AND Advanced - 2 p.m. Senior Luncheon Advanced - 2 p.m. Popcorn Advanced - 2 p.m. BINGO! 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Mother’s Bridge - 1 p.m. Day 20 2121 22 23 24 25 26 Stretch & Strengthen Class Tai Chi Stretch & Tai Chi Class Stretch & Beginner AND Class 10 a.m. Strengthen Class 10 a.m. Strengthen Class Advanced - 2 p.m. Pokeno Beginner AND Movie & Beginner AND Advanced - 2 p.m. Advanced - 2 p.m. ❥ Newsletter 1 p.m. Popcorn Volunteers 1:30 p.m. Needed: 10 a.m. 27 28 29 30 Seniors 31 All programs will take place Health Fair at the Donal Snyder, Sr. Tai Chi Stretch & Community Center, 2520 Class 10 a.m. Strengthen Class Tai Chi Class Pass Rd. If you have any Beginner AND 10 a.m. questions about senior Advanced - 2 p.m. Movie & programs, call Gwen Closed Popcorn Johnson at (228) 435-6148. for 1:30 p.m. Memorial Day Answer 1: Herbert Hoover (Iowa) / Answer 2: Richard Dawson / Answer 3: Gentle way Recreation Office: 435-6148 Recipe of the Month Donal Snyder Sr. Community Center: Key Lime Pie 436-5191 • 1/3 C. Sugar Director of Parks & Recreation: • 3 Eggs, separated Nathan Sullivan • 1 (14 oz.) can of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk Assistant Director • 1/2 C. Real Lime Juice (lime juice from concentrate) of Parks & Recreation: • 1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar Sherry Bell • 1 unbaked pie shell (9 inch) Recreation Specialist: Gwen Johnson • May use a drop or two green food coloring Using mixer, beat egg yolks in bowl. Add condensed milk and lime juice, continue • to beat. Add food coloring now, if desired. Pour into pie crust and bake for 30 Mayor A.J. Holloway minutes at 325 degrees. Remove from oven. and the Biloxi City Council Meringue: With an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar. Gradually George Lawrence add sugar, a small amount at a time, and beat until peaks form. Spread over pie and William “Bill” Stallworth bake for 15 minutes more, in a 350 degree oven. Cool down - chill several hours in Charles T. Harrison Jr. refrigerator (or overnight). Mike Fitzpatrick Tom Wall Edward “Ed” Gemmill Are you in the loop? David Fayard Sign up at http://biloxi.ms.us for the most current news about your city. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #57 BILOXI, MS 39530 Donal Snyder Sr. Community Center 2520 Pass Road Biloxi, MS 39531.
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