May 11, 2008

May 11, 2008 Happy Mother’s Day
Dear GHD Member,

The Get Healthy DeSoto Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for May 16th at Raintree Country Club. Tee-time is 12:00 noon. Cost to enter 4 person team is $260.00 and hole sponsorship is $75.00. Between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon we have Traci Hardin, a licensed Massage Therapist, available to give chair massages to help relax your muscles and prepare you for an afternoon of enjoyment. A light dinner will be provided for all participants at conclusion of tournament. We do have room for a few more teams, so if you can make this date, please call Debby at 586-4570 to reserve your team space. I’m looking forward to a beautiful and warm spring day to have our golf tournament. Hope to see you there.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

DeSoto High Fitness Center is open to the public from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings and from 5:30-7:15 a.m. on Wednesday mornings.

P.A.C.E. (People With Arthritis Can Exercise) Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the DeSoto Public Library. One time fee of $5.00 includes an exercise booklet from the Arthritis Association. Class instructor is trained by the Arthritis Assoc. Call Debby at 586-4570 for more info.

Walking Club meets at the southern end (the cul-de-sac) of Walther Park every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m. Contact Cliff at 586-2343 for more information. Walk at your own pace.

Indoor Walking Track at the DeSoto Senior High School is open to the public every weekday morning from 6:00-7:00 a.m.

May 13th Student Wellness Club at DeSoto High School 2:45p.m.-3:45p.m. in Mrs. Petry’s room. This week’s topic is preparing a “Healthier Pizza”. Demonstrator is Carrie Weatherholt, RD from JCHD.

Ingredients are donated by Chartwell’s.

May 13th “Getting What You Need” 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. The Alzheimer’s Association, Area Agency on Aging and the Department of Health & Senior Services are sponsoring this free informational seminar to learn about resources to help you care for a family member with memory loss, Alzheimer’s or dementia. Call 1-800-980-9080 to reserve your space. Caring for a family member with memory loss, Alzheimer’s or dementia is a challenge.

May 14th Healthy Lunch and Learn 12:00 -1:00 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church located at 1004 Rock Road. Topic: “Living with Diabetes” Speaker is Carrie Weatherholt, RD LD Get Healthy and Active DeSoto grant coordinator from JCHD. Healthy lunch served. Cost is $6.00 To make your reservation or for more information call Debby at 586-4570 or church office at 586-2472.

May 17th 2nd Annual Comtrea “Strides for Rides” 5K/1 Mile walk/run. 9:00 a.m. at the Arnold City Park
Entry Fee is $16.00 if postmarked by April 18th; $20.00 after that date and on race day. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information contact Brad Kinnear at 931-2700 ext. 323 or Leigh Counts ext. 114.

June 7th Kid’s Health and Safety Fair 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. on Main Street in DeSoto. Fair is sponsored by Valle Ambulance, DeSoto Rural Fire Department and GHD. Fair is being held in collaboration with the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Spring Fest. Contact Debby at 586-4570 for more information.


Did You Know? May is Missouri Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month

Dr. Howard Pue, State Public Health Veterinarian says “The old saying ‘an ounce of prevention being worth more than a pound of cure’ certainly holds true when talking about tick-borne disease” He says that preventing the illness is much easier than curing it. Effective prevention measures suggested are:
1. Reduce tick habitat around the home and avoid heavy brush and tall grass.
2. Keep ticks off your skin.
3. Perform tick checks.
4. Promptly remove attached ticks.
5. Prevent family pets from bringing ticks indoors.

Lemon Cheesecake Cups (Lite Delight)

1 pkg. (4-serving) Lemon Flavor JELL-O Brand Sugar Free Gelatin
¾ cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
3 oz. light Neufchatel cheese, softened and cut into cubes
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
½ cup thawed COOL
WHIP Whipped Topping
(Graham cracker crumbs, lemon slices and Mint leaves optional)

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in blender container; cover. Blend at medium speed 1 minute. Add cream cheese. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Add cold water and lemon rind. Cool slightly. Blend whipped topping into gelatin mixture. Spoon into dessert dishes. Chill 1 hour. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired.

Serves 6.
Nutritional info per serving: Calories 60;
Fat 5g;
Sodium 100mg;
Cholesterol 15mg.