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Do you feel like your Memory is Getting Shorter? Although memory problems can be due to illness, dehydration, poor diet, lack of sleep, medications,

depression and many other causes, not remembering may simply be due to: Not paying attention. TIP: Focus on what you want to remember. Use as many of your senses as possible to help you remember. Trying to rush yourself. TIP: Allow yourself time. Older people definitely do take longer to remember or to learn new information. Being disorganized. TIP: Take time to get and stay organized.

Being anxious (especially about the fact that you can’t remember. TIP: Be positive and tell yourself that you will be able to remember the fact that you are trying to remember. Relax, go for a walk, laugh and be proud of what you do remember and it is likely that the thought that you were afraid that you could not remember will pop into your head.

Steps you can take to Help you Remember Things If you don’t remember what was said, don’t be afraid to ask the person who said it to repeat it. Repeat information that you want to remember out loud. By hearing yourself say something out loud

you have a better chance of remembering it. Write down information you want to remember. Keep a notepad in your pocket or purse, or keep track

on your phone. Use a calendar to keep track of important dates and appointments. Create a routine if the task is something that you need to remember on a continual basis. Create a

schedule and do the task at the exact same time in the exact same way every time you need to do it. Place post-it-notes in visible places as reminders. Place items by the door or with your keys to help you remember to take them with you. Use a watch with an alarm, or your phone’s clock which will have an alarm, or your oven timer to

remind you when the time is up for something that you want to remember to do. Use a daily pill box to keep track of medication and keep it on the table where it is visible. Use word associations to help remember facts. For example: ‘My sister lives on Spruce Avenue

because she has a big spruce tree in her yard.’ Write down clues to help you remember people’s names. If you're worried about memory loss — especially if memory loss affects your ability to complete your usual daily activities — consult your doctor. He or she will likely do a physical exam, as well as check your memory and problem-solving skills. In addition, review your medications with your doctor regularly. Various medications can impact memory. Manage your chronic conditions by following your doctor’s orders.

The better you take care of yourself, the better your memory is likely to be.

July and August 2016

A woman went into a hardware store to

purchase a bale of peat moss. She gave a

personal check in payment and said to the

clerk, "I suppose you will want some

identification."

He replied, without hesitation, "No ma'am, that won't be

necessary."

"Why?" asked the woman. "Crooks don't buy peat

moss." answered the clerk.

I met a man who had been married for 66

years. “That is amazing. What is your

secret?” I said.

“Well” he replied. “It’s like this: the man

makes all the big decisions, and the woman just makes

the little decisions. “

“Really? Does that really work?” I replied. “Oh yes,” he

said proudly. “66 years and so far, I have not had to

make one big decision.

GRATITUDE CORNER For this edition GREAT BIG THANKS must go out to everyone who helped make this year’s Senior’s Pancake Breakfast (held June 10th) the success that it was. A BIG THANKS to the staff of Planeview Place in Leduc , for preparing those delicious breakfast sausages

that were cooked to perfection. A BIG THANKS to the Leduc Lions Club for their contribution of their time, their expertise and their

griddle to make those delicious, fluffy pancakes that had everyone asking for more. A BIG THANKS to Diane Sims and the LDSC Board of Directors for providing both the venue for the Event

and all their assistance. Last, but definitely not least, A BIG THANK YOU to all the Seniors who came out to the event. Without

you there would be no reason for the Pancake Breakfast. Your participation and input are greatly valued.

It is not happy people who are thankful, it is Thankful people who are

happy.

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Panorama July and August 2016 “EVENTS in Leduc”

July NOTICES

Submissions to Panorama

If you would like to submit an article or have a suggestion please submit a copy to Lucrecia at FCSS by the following deadline:

Aug 12, 2016 by 4:30 pm. Mailing Date for Sept/Oct edition: Aug 30, 2016. We welcome your Views and Input! Call Lucrecia

at: 780-980-7115

The views expressed in the pages of “Panorama” do not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or City Hall. The contents of

this publication cannot be reprinted without prior expressed permission.

July 1 Canada Day Celebrations in Leduc 11 am - 2 pm: Barbecue and beer gardens at the Leduc Legion Noon: Canada Day Parade 12:30 pm: Flag raising ceremony at the Leduc Civic Centre 12:30 - 3 pm -FREE Wagon rides, tractor show and shine, and children's activities at the Grain Elevator (47 Street) 12:30 - 3 pm: Family Carnival barbecue, face painting, bouncy house, photo booth and more at St. Peter's Lutheran Church 12:30 - 3 pm: FREE barbecue, games, prizes, dunk tank (donations go to Victim Services), inflatables, skate competition, face painting at Gateway Family Church Outdoor Concert & Fireworks 5 pm - 10:45 pm: FREE outdoor concert at the N.E. Parking Lot Leduc Recreation Centre East parking lot, featuring Stilletos, the Rural Routes and Big Wreck! Stick around after the concert for the best view of the fireworks! 11 pm: Fireworks presented by Canadian Tire Please call 780-980-7177 for more information.

Leduc Farmer’s Market Thursdays 10:00 am to 1:30 pm (to Oct 6th) Saturday - 10:00 am to 1:30 pm (starts July 2nd and runs to Oct 1st) Parking Lot LRC

Leduc Recreation Centre Drop in Fitness Programs

All drop-in classes are included with membership or paid daily admission:

Aqua Fit - Seniors

Tues/Thurs. 8:00 -8:50 am

Pickleball

Mon/Wed/Fri. - 8:00 am to 2:30 pm

Wed 7:00 - 9:00 pm & 9-10 pm (ADULT HOUR)

Sunday - 3:30-9:00 pm

Badminton

Mon & Fri -3:00 to 9:00 pm

Wed- 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Tues & Thurs - 12:30 am to 9:00 pm

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9-10 pm (ADULT HOUR)

Sat & Sun - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

NOTE: There will be Schedule Changes at the LRC

due to the Alberta Summer Games, July 14 - 17.

Both the Field House, the Ice Arenas and the Mix

Aquatics Centre will be CLOSED during this period.

Please call 780-980-7120 or online at :

LRC Field House Sport Schedule

2016 Alberta Summer Games For 4 days (July 14th to July 17th) the 2016 Alberta Summer

Games will be held in Leduc.

Tickets can be purchased online from: 2016ASG.COM

Opening Ceremonies: Thursday July 14 6:30 pm at the LRC

west parking lot

Games Square: Set up in LEDE Park between the football and

soccer fields. There will be food trucks, face painters, live

events and local artists. Lots of Fun for all! HOURS:

Friday July 15th: 10:00 to 10:00

Saturday July 16th: 10:00 to 5:00

Sunday July 17th - 10:00 to 1:00 pm

July 14th - Watch local athletes carry the torch 12 km around

Leduc.

Dog Appreciation Day

Woof! Woof! Woof! Calling all Dogs! Bring

your owners down to the Leduc Off-leach Dog

Park so you can watch and participate in

agility demos, free treats and meet other dogs

in your Community. Your Owners will enjoy the events as

well and there will be information tables set up for them.

Cost: FREE

When: Tuesday, August 9th 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Have your Owners call: 780-980-7177 for more information.

Telford House 41st Anniversary Lunch Come for Lunch and take part in the Celebration of the 41st Anniversary of Telford House.

When: August 25th Cost: $15.00

August NOTICES

Party in Alexandra Park Join the City of Leduc for a Farewell to Summer Celebration.

Family friendly activities; street performers; a double header movie inside the Alexandra Arena; and food trucks. When: Saturday September 3rd Time: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm

Call: 780-980-7177 for more information.

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JULY 2016 EVENTS

TH Telford House

AP Alexandra Park

CC Civic Centre

PL Peace Lutheran Church

LRC Leduc Recreation Centre

RCL Royal Canadian Legion

UC St. David’s United

Church

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CANADA DAY!

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Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have .

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AUGUST 2016 EVENTS

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CIVIC HOLIDAY

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41st Anniversary

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TH Telford House

AP Alexandra Park

CC Civic Centre

PL Peace Lutheran Church

LRC Leduc Recreation Centre

RCL Royal Canadian Legion

UC St. David’s United

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“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.”

~Russel Baker