Volume 8 Issue 11
Skagway Recreation Center (SRC)
Great American Smoke Out
Thursday, November 20th
If you can quit for a day, maybe you can quit forever….
According to the American Cancer Society, here are a few
of the benefits of quitting.
Within:
20 Minutes
Blood pressure decreases, and the pulse slows to its normal rate. Temperature in
the hands and feet increases to normal.
8 Hours
Carbon monoxide level in the blood drops to normal, and oxygen level increases.
24 Hours
Breath, hair and body stop smelling like smoke. The chance of having a future heart
attack starts decreasing.
48 Hours
Damaged nerve endings begin to recover. As a result, sense of taste and smell
begin to improve.
72 Hours
The body is virtually free of nicotine. The bronchial tubes relax, making it easier to
breathe.
2 Weeks to 2 Months
The lungs can hold more air. Exercise becomes easier. Circulation improves.
1 Month to 9 Months
Coughing, congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease. Cilia are better
able to clean lungs and prevent infection. Overall energy increases.
1 Year
The risk of coronary heart disease is cut in half.
5 Years
The risk of having a stroke is reduced to that of a nonsmoker.
10 years
The risk of developing lung cancer is cut in half. The risk of other cancers decreases
significantly.
15 years
The risk of coronary heart disease drops, usually to the level of a nonsmoker.
Did you know smoking a pack-a-day costs approximately:
 1 day - $9.50 = Lunch
 1 week - $67.00 = Night Out
 1 year - $3,468 = Trip to Europe
 10 years - $34,680 = New Car
 20 years - $69,360 = College Education
November 2014
On Being Grateful
Gratitude is a state of mind based on a
feeling or attitude in acknowledgment of a
benefit that one has received or will receive.
When we choose to focus on and give
attention to what we are grateful for rather
than what's wrong in our life or what we
don't have, we choose happiness and a life
filled with abundance. When we are in a
sincere state of gratitude our energy is one
of acceptance and harmony. We project a
much higher vibrational frequency that
attracts
the
events,
conditions,
and
circumstances we desire. And, we attract
people that are like minded who offer us
postive freindships. Thanksgiving provides
the perfect opportunity to reflect on the
many things we have in our lives to be truly
grateful for. We encourage you to take some
time this month to develop a list of all the
circumstances, people, experiences and
things you have to be thankful for. And
cherish them daily!
Happy Thanksgiving
From the SRC Staff
"The hardest arithmetic to master
is that which enables us to count
our blessings." — Eric Hoffer
CLOSED
Without a doubt, it’s the cigarette. In the time it takes to
read this ad, cigarettes will have killed another person.
That’s one death every 6.5 seconds.
NOVEMBER 11– VETERAN’S DAY
NOVMEBER 28– THANKSGIVING DAY
NOVEMBER 29– BOROUGH HOLIDAY
The
Masquerade Ball
noun /mas-ka-rade/ : a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other
disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
The word first appears in 1587; from the French mascarade or Spanish mascarada. In Italian: mascara…
The Masquerade Ball began in the 14th and 15th centuries. Late-medieval villagers gathered in masks and
costumes for elaborate pageants and glamorous processions that later became dances held for members of the
upper class. In fact, some of the most notorious balls were held to celebrate the Royal Entry of kings and queens
into a city. In the 16th century during the Renaissance period masquerade balls became associated with Italy, and
“Venetian” balls were rife with decadence and gluttony where characters masked in fancy dress mingled with
the crowds. Masked members of the Venetian aristocracy took full advantage of a scandalous night of
anonymity, but alas their reign was short-lived. After the fall of the Venetian Republic in the late 1700’s the
masquerade ball began to fade from the ballrooms of Venice. Fortunately, Johann Jacob Heidegger came from
Zurich to England in 1708 and gave the carnivalesque phenomenon a rebirth in 18th century London.
Join us at the 2014 Yuletide Dinner & Masquerade
Ball for a lavish evening of fine Italian cusine, aerial
tissu performers, live music, Prosecco, chianti and dancing.
Date: Saturday, December 13 * Time: 6:30 pm * Cost: $20 adults / $12 seniors (65+) & children under 12 / under 5 : FREE
Please note that all minors (under 21) must be out of the building by 9:30 pm.
Tickets are available for purchase at the Skagway Rec Center. Admission after 8:30 pm for live music and dancing: $10
To help you get ready for the party of the century, check out the following ideas for inspiration…
Incredible images of masks and costumes can be found by searching online. Check out Pinterest & misterart.com for mask ideas, JJ’s
House.com for inexpensive ball gowns, and search “carnival di Venezia 2014” for views of recent balls in Venice.
Films with masquerade ball scenes: Casanova (2005), Romeo & Juliet (1968), The Masque of the Red Death (1964), The Abominable Dr. Phibes
(1971), The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), Sweeney Todd (2007) and, of course, Phantom of the Opera (1943).
Winter squash and pumpkin add beautiful color to any
autumn meal but that’s not all. Packed with flavor,
squash is loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants and
vitamins. And with less than 100 calories per serving
and a tasty source of nutrition, makes squash a great
addition to your diet.
Here are six great reasons to eat more squash:
1. Squash protects our eyes
Squash is loaded with the antioxidants beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, which may reduce
the risk of eye diseases.
2. Squash is a low-cal substitute for grains
Skip the white rice and pasta, and choose squash instead. A one-cup serving has just 80
calories, compared to 234 calories in a cup of spaghetti. Plus, squash is a good source of
vitamins A and C, while pasta and rice have none.
3. Squash helps lower blood pressure
Acorn and butternut squash are high in potassium. A diet high in this mineral may help to lower
the risk for kidney stones, stroke and high blood pressure.
4. Squash boosts your brain
A serving of squash (1 cup cooked) contributes very good amounts of thiamin – this brain
boosting B vitamin helps to improve memory and mood.
5. Squash seeds provide protein
Baked pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, make a nutritious snack. One ounce (30 g) has seven grams
of protein—almost as much as an equal serving of peanuts—and provides four milligrams of
iron, more than 20 percent of the RDA.
6. Squash is packed full of antioxidants
Which could help reduce the risk of inflammation-related disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis
and asthma.
REC CENTER STAFF
Katherine J. Nelson, Director
k.nelson@skagway.org
Jennifer Sasselli, Recreation Worker
j.sasselli@skagway.org
Tabitha McGillivray, Recreation Worker
t.mcgillivray@skagway.org
Jasmine Viehe, Recreation Worker
j.viehe@skagway.org
Kari Rain, Recreation Worker
k.rain@skagway.org
Chairty Pomeroy, Rec Center Assistant
c.pomeroy@skagway.org
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
John O’Daniel—Chair
Kay Ackerman
Beth Smith
Mary Tidlow
Kristin Wagner
Spencer Morgan– Ex Officio
The Skagway Recreation Center (SRC)
455 13th Avenue-PO Box 868
Skagway, AK 99840
907.983.2679 phone 907.983.3202 fax
www.skagwayrecreation.org