52 Dec. 18 - Jan. 7, 2011 Prize possession
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Lisa Druxman, founder of Stroller Strides, has advice for area residents trying to stay fi t throughout the holiday season.
“Fitness is a commitment you make to yourself,” says Druxman. “With a little advance planning, you can enjoy holiday meals and get-togethers while honoring your promise to make your own good health a priority.” Druxman advises holiday partygoers to plan ahead, deciding ahead of time what foods to enjoy and what foods to avoid; fi ll up on veggies and lower-fat fare, skimping on less healthy choices; stay sober, as drinking alcohol can lead to poor food choices and slow down metabolism; snack wisely, before the party, to lessen temptation to partake in less healthy snacks; and make time for exercise, taking a walk before or after a holiday meal to kick-start metabolism and keep appetite under
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WINNER’S CIRCLE: Robert Leigh of Apache Junction received an early Christmas present as the winner of downtown Chandler’s “Punch for Prizes” grand prize drawing. Leigh, an assistant manager in the Credit Management department at First Credit Union, received $300 in gift certificates redeemable at any historic downtown establishment, as well as a $200 gift certificate for the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. The drawing was the culmination of a series of monthly drawings held as part of the Destination Downtown campaign designed to reward regular patrons and visitors to downtown Chandler during the reconstruction of Arizona Avenue.
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Stroller Strides offers tips to beat holiday temptations control.
In addition, party hosts and hostesses can try lighter recipes to serve guests and avoid nibbling through the preparations.
However, individuals who overindulge should forgive themselves and move on, adds Druxman. Stroller Strides programs offer local fi tness classes that combine enrichment for children with workouts for moms. All moms need to participate is an hour of time, their babies and their strollers.
For more information about Stroller Strides, contact Jennifer Myers of Stroller Strides of Chandler at 480- 215-4353 or
jennifer@strollerstrides.net, or Natalie Richardson of Stroller Strides of Maricopa/Casa Grande at 480-329-9173 or
natalierichardson@strollerstrides.net.
Restoration company gives holiday fire avoidance tips
Chandler-area SERVPRO’s restoration professionals offer these tips for avoiding home fi re danger during the holidays.
To be safe from fi re hazards, residents should consider using battery-operated fl ameless candles instead of wax, and place traditional wax candles in sturdy metal, glass or ceramic holders where they cannot be easily knocked down and are out of reach of children and pets. Children should never be allowed to play with matches, candles or lighters, and candles should not be placed on Christmas trees.
Holiday lights should be inspected each year for frayed wires, with damaged strings of lights discarded and replaced. Electrical sockets should be linked to three or fewer light strands unless the directions indicate it is safe for more. Wires on lights should be checked periodically and removed and discarded if they feel warm, and
holiday lights should be turned off when residents leave the house or go to bed.
Natural trees should be cut at a 45-degree angle to allow for maximum water absorption, and positioned well away from sources of heat, including heat vents and fi replaces. Natural tree stands should be fi lled with water at all times, and natural trees should not be left up for more than two weeks. If the tree becomes dry, it should be discarded immediately. Only nonfl ammable decorations should be used on the tree. Artifi cial trees should be labeled “fi re-retardant.”
For more information, contact Robert Siegler of SERVPRO of Mesa East at 480-835-6688 or
servpro8679@earthlink.net, or Anthony Oliverio of SERVPRO of Gilbert at 480-558-7620 or
aoliverio@wydebeam.com.
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