The CORINTH SENIOR TRAILBLAZERS NEWSLETTER. January 27, February 24, March 30, 2016

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1 Jan-Mar CORINTH SENIOR TRAILBLAZERS NEWSLETTER Let s Do Lunch! The senior group meets for lunch at a different restaurant on the last Wednesday of every month. Meet us at the chosen restaurant at 12:00pm or be at City Hall at 11:30am to ride on the van. We will eat as a group, but pay individually. Check the monthly Newsletter or the city website for each month s restaurant. Call Melissa at or m.dolan@cityofcorinth.com to RSVP. January 27, 2016 February 24, 2016 March 30, 2016 January: Brewhouse Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Where: BJ s Brewhouse 3250 South I-35 Denton, TX February: Pizza Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Where: Palio s Pizza Cafe 4080 FM 2181 Hickory Creek, TX March: Mexican Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Where: Chuy s Mexican Restaurant 3300 Wind River Ln Denton, TX Meet us at the chosen restaurant at 12:00pm or be at City Hall at 11:30am to ride on the van.

2 CORINTH SENIOR TRAILBLAZERS NEWSLETTER Let s Go Exploring January 13, 2016 If you have any trip suggestions, places you want to go, or places you loved and want to go back to, please be sure to let Melissa know so we can plan a trip there! This is your group, so we will go where you want to go, see what you want to see, and have fun doing it! Melissa can be reached by at Melissa.dolan@cityofcorinth.com or by phone at If you want to be added to our monthly mailing list about trips and information, please send your information to Melissa. Perot Museum of Nature and Science Join us Wednesday, January 13 th as we visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Passing the test of school children, inspiring curiosity in all ages and boasting as a living science lesson, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is said to be a world of wonder by the Dallas Morning News. Get ready to amaze your brain through hands-on learning experiences. We will stop for a late lunch on the way back, lunch not included in the cost. We will meet at 9:00 am and return by 4:00 pm. Trip Size: 6 min-19 max. Please register by January 6 th. Cost: $23. February 10, 2016 Arty Party Join us on Wednesday, February 10 th as a paint our way into some fun! We will be going to Arty Party Paint Studio in Corinth. The studio provides a unique entertainment experience that combines painting, friendly instruction, and a whole lot of FUN! The instructor will walk us through step-by-step instructions on how to paint our master piece that we will get to take home. We will meet at Arty Party studio located at 1400 North Corinth Street Suite 106 at 9:45am. Once done with painting we will enjoy lunch together, lunch not included in the cost. Trip size: 7 min 19 max. Cost: $35. Please register by Wednesday, February 3 rd. March 22, 2016 Texas Tulips Join us on Tuesday, March 22 nd as we visit the Texas Tulip! We will head up to the fields to see thousands of Tulips in bloom. We will be able to walk the fields enjoying the beauty, snap a few pictures and even pick some tulips to take home, additional fee. We will stop for lunch on the way back, lunch not included in the cost. We will meet at 9:30 am and return by 2:00 pm. Trip Size: 6 min-19 max. Please register by March 15 th. Cost: $7. Have questions? Contact Melissa at Melissa.dolan@cityofcorinth.com or by phone at

3 CORINTH SENIOR TRAILBLAZERS NEWSLETTER Honeybee health Winter Auto Safety Tires: Check the tire air pressure and make sure your tires have sufficient treads. Batter: Make sure the battery is fully charged. Radiator: Have the anti-freeze levels checked. Belts: Inspect the belts and hoses for cracks or leaks. Wipers: Inspect the windshield wipers and wiper fluid to ensure better visibility. Oil: Ask your mechanic about switching to a thinner grade of engine oil for better performance in colder temperatures. Dodging the Bugs During Winter Take time to rest. Wash your hands frequently. Home Heating Safety Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home. If you use a wood burning fire place make sure you have a glass front or screen large enough to catch flying sparks and rolling logs. If you re using a space heater remember that space heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from the heater. Get an ABC multipurpose fire extinguisher for the home; learn how to use it. Remember to always check with your physician before starting a new health regiment. Get a flu shot. Don t forget about exercise. Drink lots of liquids. Benefits of Winter Winter can t be all bad right!?! Cold weather can bring us closer to family and friends. During extreme weather people spend a longer time talking on the phone to close friend and family. Use this winter to reconnect with some friends and family!

4 Nectar N I B B L E S E A S Y R E C I P E S F O R S E N I O R N U T R I T I O N Cranberry Dip 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries 1 cup white sugar 1 cup apricot jam 1 cup chopped pecans 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese Breakfast Sausage Casserole 1 pound ground pork sausage 1 teaspoon mustard powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups of milk 6 slices of white bread, toasted and cut into cubes 8 ounces of mild cheddar cheese, shredded Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cranberries with sugar in a 2 quart back dish with a lid, stirring well to coat all the berries. Bake in oven for about 30 minutes, until the cranberries pop and release their liquid. Remove from over and stir in apricot jam and pecans. Refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. To serve, allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature, and pour dip over the block of cream cheese. Serve with buttery round crackers or small pretzels. Preparation: Crumble sausage into a medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until evenly brown; drain. In a medium bowl, mix together mustard power, salt, eggs, and milk. Add the sausage, bread cubes, and cheese, and stir to coat evenly. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours, over overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover, and bake 45 to 60 minutes. Uncover, and reduce temperature to 325 degrees. Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until set. Peppermint Brittle 2 pound of white chocolate 30 small peppermint candy canes Preparation: Lane a large jellyroll pan with heavy-duty foil. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Place candy canes in plastic bag, or between two pieces of waxed paper. Using a mallet or rolling pin, break the candy canes into chunks. Stir peppermint into melted white chocolate. Spread evenly in pan, and chill until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces by slamming pan on counter.

5 Corinth senior trailblazers Newsletter Honey for the heart Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. ~ Karl Barth By the time you re eighty years old you ve learned everything. You only have to remember it. ~ George Burns Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. ~ Soren Kierkegaard Do not regret growing older. It s a privilege denied to many. ~ Unknown Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt