DICK EARDLEY SENIOR CENTER

NEWSLETTER | JULY 2020

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, the Dick Eardley Senior Center remains closed until further notice. If you have any questions during this time, please call us at 208-608-7580.

fun facts

July

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Decla-ration of Independence. At that

time, there were an estimated 2.5 million people living in the United States.

Today’s population is close to 330 million.

Approximately $319 million worth of fireworks were imported into the United States last year.

In July 1963, the ZIP code system was introduced in the U.S. ZIP is an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan.

In July 1956, President Eisenhow-er signed a bill requiring use of the inscription “In God We Trust” on all paper money.

The month of July was named in honor of Julius Caesar in 44 bc. Previously, it was called Quinti-lis, which means “fifth month” in Latin.

SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS CURRENTLY AVAILABLEThe Senior Center continues to serve area seniors with the following programs:• Curbside lunch by Metro Meals on Wheels, M-F from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.• Information line, M-F from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call to ask questions, check in, or

chat. 208-608-7580. • Curbside Library, every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call ahead to

place an order for books and puzzles, 208-608-7580.• The Craft Boutique is now available online. More information is available

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YOU DON’T NEED TALENT TO BENEFIT FROM ARTJuly is World Watercolor Month, a celebration to raise awareness of the importance of art and creativity in the world. Some of the benefits of art are obvious—it adds beauty to our surroundings and brings pleasure to those who participate in it—but there are numerous other benefits that are not as easily observed.

Studies have shown that people who participate in art can benefit in a variety of ways, including:• Enhanced brain function • Raised levels of serotonin, a chemical in the brain that contributes to a

sense of well-being • Reduced depression and anxiety that are often symptomatic of chronic

disease • Enhanced fine motor skills • Increased emotional balance and self-esteem • Reduced boredom “We know that, in general, exercising our creative selves enhances quality of life and nurtures overall well-being. We all are creative—not just a select few,” said Dr. Barbara Bagan, a board-certified art therapist.

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TOOTH TRUTHSDOG DAYS

Delta Dental of Idaho article series, featuring Heather Brown, RDH, MPH

The Dick Eardley Senior Center’s Craft Boutique has opened online. View available items on our website: seniorcenter.cityofboise.org

Every item in the shop is an original creation handmade by an Idaho senior. The online store is open for purchases every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Payment can be made by phone using a credit card. We cannot accept cash or checks at this time. All items must be paid in full before pick-up. Pick-up is on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We cannot mail items.

To place an order, call 208-608-7580. Have your credit card handy as well as the information that appears online with the picture of the item.

DO YOU LOVE THE CRAFT BOUTIQUE? YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE BY PHONE!

Have you heard the term, “dog days of summer”? It has something to do with the position of the sun and Sirius, the Dog Star, but what does it have to do with teeth? Nothing! But it did make me think about our canine teeth. Any guesses where the name for our canine teeth came from? That’s right, dogs. Our canine teeth are a little pointy—not Dracula pointy, but pointy enough—and were called canines after the fangs dogs have.

We have other teeth though, with non-animal names. Molars, for example, are our main chewers and the name came from the Latin word mola which means millstone. So molars, as you can guess, grind food. Premolars are in front of the molars and sometimes called bicuspids. These teeth have two sharp ridges, or cusps, hence, bicuspids. Finally, incisors are our front teeth, both top and bottom. We use them primarily for biting into foods (think apples). Their name came from the Latin word incidere, which means cutter.

July is also National Ice Cream Month. Everyone likes ice cream, but it’s not all sweet velvety goodness. While it does have calcium which is essential for strong teeth, it also has a lot of sugar. In fact, a half cup of vanilla ice cream (generally) has about 14 grams of sugar—more than half of the recommended maximum amount adults should consume in a day. And sugar is what the bacteria in our mouths love to feed on. The bacteria then pro-duce acid that eats away at our enamel and eventually causes cavities. 14 grams of sugar in half a cup!

Eat your ice cream, but keep it from harming your oral health by enjoying it in moderation. You can also try sug-ar-free options, or change it up with frozen yogurt. And, you can help remove sugars from your mouth by rinsing with water or chewing sugar-free gum after enjoying your ice cream.

I doubt there will ever be dental-inspired ice cream fla-vors like Minty Molar or Bicuspid Berry, but if there ever is, I’ll share some with my canine pal, Incisor. (See what I did there?) Stay cool out there, and keep brushing!

Sources: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/mouth-and-teeth-anatomy/what-is-a-canine-tooth-, https://www.dictionary.com/browse/incisor, https://www.dictionary.com/browse/molars, https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/mouth-and-teeth-anatomy/the-truth-about-premolars-0313, https://universityhealth-news.com/daily/nutrition/is-ice-cream-bad-for-you/, https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/19095?, https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/usda-recommended-sugar-intake-8628.html, https://www.tasteof-home.com/article/frozen-yogurt-gelato-or-low-fat-ice-cream-which-is-the-healthiest/

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Many thanks to our monthly crossword puzzle sponsor!

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Oven-Barbecued BrisketYou’ll want to allow the meat to marinate for 8 hours or longer before cooking.

Ingredients1 (4 lb) beef brisket1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons liquid smoke1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powderBarbecue sauce (recipe below)

DirectionsLine a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with a 36-inch piece of heavy duty aluminum foil, leaving a 9” overhang at short ends. Trim excess fat from brisket. Place in prepared pan. Sprinkle with liquid smoke and salt. Bring long sides of foil together, fold down. Fold up short ends and crimp to seal. Chill 8 hours.

Unwrap brisket and sprinkle with onion powder and garlic powder. Re-wrap brisket and bake at 300 degrees for 4 hours. Drain juices from pan and cover with barbecue sauce the last 30 minutes of baking. Thinly slice brisket, serve with additional barbecue sauce. Serves 6 to 8

Barbecue Sauce1 cup ketchup1/2 cup water2 tablespoons butter2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard3/4 teaspoon celery salt3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Recipe reprinted with permission from food-recipes-free-online.com.

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Advertisers lower the Senior Center’s cost to print & mail the newsletter. Thanks to Delta Dental, Blair Legacy Companion Care, Realtor Joanna Ioli, and Wesley Brinkman Financial Services.

DID YOU KNOW?• The first telephone directory was

published in 1878. It had a total of 50 listings for people and businesses in New Haven, Conn., and was printed on a single sheet of cardboard.

• The concept of the “yellow pages” came about in 1883 when a printer in Wyoming ran out of white paper and used yellow instead.

Source: Boise imPact Telephone Directory 2018-19.

(Art, continued from page 1)

Even those who feel they have never been artis-tic or talented can still experience the benefits of participating in art. “It’s the process, not the product,” according to Megan Carleton, an art therapist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.

Beneficial art is not limited to that which is made with paints and brushes. “Expressive arts, includ-ing visual arts, music, dance/movement, writing, and poetry, are empowering tools that can assist in the aging process,” Dr. Bagan said. And, one does not necessarily need to create art to enjoy the benefits. Observing expressive arts can have some of the same positive effects on the brain.

There are many ways to participate in art for little to no cost: Listen, sing along, or dance to music on the radio; visit an art gallery or museum online; paint with a children’s watercolor set; sculpt with modeling clay; sketch with pen, pencil or chalk; use colored pencils or crayons in an adult coloring book; write a short story or poem; create a collage or mosaic with colored paper or small tiles; repro-duce your favorite painting using pieces of recycled household items. Sources: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-water-color-month-july/; https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/art-and-the-brain/; https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/news/ex_082809_03.shtml; https://www.ashford.edu/online-degrees/liberal-arts/how-looking-at-art-can-help-your-brain; https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-healing-power-of-art

Phone: 208-608-7580Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Website: seniorcenter.cityofboise.org

Dick Eardley Senior Center690 Robbins RoadBoise, ID 83702

BIRTHDAY CORNERHappy birthday to everyone who celebrated a June birthday!

• Teresa DeLore• Michele Hendryx• Marilyn Fredricks• Don Oremus• Honora Petrovic

Celebrate your special day with us on the last Wednesday of every month. Cake is served with all curbside meals. Are you celebrating a July birthday? Give us a call by July 15 so we can add your name to next month’s newsletter, 208-608-7580.

HAVE YOU EXPLORED BOISE’S PARKS?

Daniel Gonzalez, Epiphauo Photography

Boise Parks and Recreation maintains roughly 100 parks throughout the city, as well as the trails that make up the Ridge to Rivers System, 25 miles of Greenbelt pathways, and hundreds of acres of open space. That’s a lot of area to explore, and countless opportunities to encounter some of Boise’s non-human residents. This Red fox was photographed near Memorial Park. Red foxes are nocturnal, so you’re more likely to see one at dawn or dusk than mid-day. You can learn more about wildlife in the city by visiting the Nature Guide for Boise’s Parks on the city’s website. Go to cityofboise.org and then type “nature guide” in the search bar.