December 2012 Newsletter
What´s New at Savon
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From all of us at Savon Dental Plan, we would like to thank you for your continued trust in our plan and wish you and your family a joyous Holiday Season and a happy and prosperous New Year!
Quote Of The Month:
’If the world doesnt end on December 21st, 2012, I have a feeling there will be a lot of babies born on September 20th, 2013.‘ (author unknown)
Congratulations To:
R. Hoover of Mesa, AZ Winner of our November early payment drawing for 1 free additional year of membership.
Congratulations to our winner and thank you to everyone that entered the drawing.
Keeping Fit With Jourdin Hendershot:
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Cycling For Beginners
Bike riding is great for all ages! This is a great way to get the whole family together and get some fresh air. Cycling is a great way to become more active whether you‘re riding to work, school or just riding for fun.
Regular cycling can reduce the risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even stroke. Cycling can also improve your mood, reduce stress and help lower your weight.
There are some important things you will need to know before you begin cycling:
- If you have any health problems you need to consult your physician. Make sure he gives you the ok before doing major riding.
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- Make sure your bike is good condition. If it has been sitting and collecting dust, you might want to consider taking it to a bike shop to make sure it is safe to ride.
- Make sure you have the proper safety equipment, such as a helmet, elbow and knee pads.
Here are some tips to consider before starting out:
- Haven‘t cycled in a long time? Start out in an open area like your local park, until you get the hang of it again.
- While riding around the open area, try riding one handed so you can make hand signals. Also try looking around at the scenery so you can practice visual awareness.
- Once you feel confident enough ease yourself to busier areas.
- Remember if you are just starting out, take it easy and work your way up. DON‘T PUSH YOURSELF, this can cause serious injuries.
- Make a habit of riding. Ride to work, school, or join a bike club.
Remember: As with any new activity, take it easy and if you have physical problems consult with your physician before starting.
If you have questions you would like to discuss with Jourdin, feel free to drop her an email by clicking here.
Grandma's Kitchen With Grandma C.:
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Quick Spaghetti Bake
Ingredients
- 1 can or jar of premade spaghetti sauce (such as Prego or Ragu, any flavor)
- 1 box thin spaghetti noodles
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 1 can sliced mushrooms
- 1½ cups shredded Mozzerella cheese
- Salt and Pepper
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Boil spaghetti noodles according to package directions, drain. Grease bottom and sides (or use Pam cooking spray) of a 9 X 9 square baking dish.
Spread ½ cup spaghetti sauce over the bottom of the dish. Add chopped onion, celery and mushrooms to the remaining sauce, then add the mixture to cooked spaghetti noodles.
Toss till well mixed. Spread the spaghetti mixture evenly in the baking dish. Salt and Pepper to taste, then top with mozzerella cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then you should be able to slice it like lasagna and serve! This is a good, quick weekday dinner!
A nice variation is to use a jar of Alfredo sauce instead of Marinara, and add some Chicken. It makes a wonderful casserole.
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with Grandma C., drop her an email by clicking here.
Fun Facts:
Interesting Facts About Christmas We Bet You Didn't Know
- Norwegian scientists have hypothesized that Rudolph‘s red nose is probably the result of a parasitic infection of his respiratory system
All the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas would equal 364 gifts
- According to the Guinness world records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221-foot Douglas fir that was displayed in 1950 at the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, Washington
- The traditional three colors of Christmas are green, red, and gold. Green has long been a symbol of life and rebirth; red symbolizes the blood of Christ, and gold represents light as well as wealth and royalty
- According to data analyzed from Facebook posts, two weeks before Christmas is one of the two most popular times for couples to break up. However, Christmas Day is the least favorite day for breakups
- The British wear paper crowns while they eat Christmas dinner. The crowns are stored in a tube called a “Christmas cracker”
- President Teddy Roosevelt, an environmentalist, banned Christmas trees from the White House in 1912
- Christmas stockings allegedly evolved from three sisters who were too poor to afford a marriage dowry and were, therefore, doomed to a life of prostitution. They were saved, however, when the wealthy Bishop Saint Nicholas of Smyrna (the precursor to Santa Claus) crept down their chimney and generously filled their stockings with gold coins
Come back for more in next months issue!
Dental Talk - A Member Blog Forum:
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Come blog with us! Dental Talk with Savon is a fun forum to post your interesting topics! Your comments are welcome, it‘s free to use and no membership is required.
Some of the topics include;
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