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The Art of Hanging ArtTimely Garden TipsRemember When: The GalleyAsk the ExpertsProtect Pets From Wild AnimalsBook ReviewsVintage Style: Kentucky Derby HatsCelebrate Earth Day.Mother Daughter Adventure SeriesRecipe: Chop Suey CakeKairos Dwelling Celebrates 15 Years of CaringThe Pantry On TapEAT: The Local GrindMindful Parenting: Welcome Spring!Relaxation: Stress ManagementHealth: Yoga For All AgesAmerican Cancer Society - Road to RecoveryDay Trip: Historic MarshallGolf Tips: Play Buddy GolfCelebrate AprilCalendar of FREE Events

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THE ART OF HANGING ART Hanging artwork can be daunt-ing. It can be especially chal-lenging if you have many small pieces. Hanging a small, lonesome piece of artwork on a big wall is like adding one small spoonful of mashed potatoes onto a large din-ner plate. It’s awkward.

Understanding RatiosIt all comes down to perspective and ratios. If you have a small wall, it may only need a small picture. Conversely, a large piece of artwork, mirror or (grouping of small pieces) can stand alone on a big wall without feeling awkward.

How High?A common mistake people make is hanging their pictures way too high. Hang your artwork so the center of the picture is at eye level. But of course, “eye level” means different things to different people. It typically falls some-where around 60-66 inches, but not always…

Artwork by ItselfUse the rule of 3’s. Divide your wall into three imaginary horizon-tal sections of equal parts. Now divide your artwork or grouping of artwork (treat the group as one) into three imaginary horizontal sections. Match up the 2/3 mark of your wall with the 2/3 mark of your artwork or grouping.

Over FurnitureIf you are hanging artwork over a sofa, headboard or credenza, make sure the bottom of your artwork is

between 8-12 inches above your furniture. When hanging over furniture you want your artwork to feel connected to the furniture, not floating far away above the piece.

Also, you don’t want the artwork wider than your furniture piece or too narrow either. Center your artwork over your furniture. It’s width should fall somewhere between as wide as your furniture piece and 2/3 the width of your furniture piece.

A Recipe for Creating Groupings

1. Pencil or marker2. A few pieces of large paper, such as newspaper, poster board, wrapping paper, an old box broken down or even paper grocery bags taped together3. Measuring tape 4. Painter’s tape

5. Level6. Scissors7. Picture hangers or nails 8. Hammer

Step-By-Step Guide1. Trace the edge of the level with your maker/pencil to create a straight line. Cut along the line to create a perfectly straight edge to work from.2. With the straight edge as your guide, arrange your artwork on the floor on top of the paper until you are satisfied with the arrangement. Make sure the top of your artwork is in alignment with the top edge of your paper. This will ensure your artwork is level later. 3. Allow 2-5 inches spacing between each piece regardless of configuration. If they are spaced too far apart, it could feel dis-jointed 4. Once you are sure, outline

around the edge of each piece5. Measure on the back of your picture where to hang and mark the exact location on the stenciled paper. 6. Tape up on your wall. Step back and see if you approve. If it isn’t great, start over. Keep trying until it feels right.7. Once you’re confident with your placement, use the level to make sure it’s level. Using your hanging marks on the paper, tap a nail in each location to mark the wall. 8. Rip down the paper and voila! Now you are ready to hang your gorgeous artwork!

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Ahhh…we made it through the winter and have warm weather, flowers and green grass ahead.

Although I enjoy the change of seasons in Michigan, I have to say

that spring is definitely the most welcome. Especially after the long cold winter that we endured this

year.

I look forward to spending time outdoors most of all. Heading out-

side for a walk without ten minutes of preparation, putting on snow pants,

boots, hat, mittens and a scarf seems heav-enly! It’s also easier to adopt a healthy lifestyle

in the spring, with the increased opportunity for

outdoor activity and the desire to trade in winter comfort foods for lighter food options.

In the beginning of the season, each warm sunny day feels like a gift to be embraced and appreci-ated. Feeling the sun beating down on your face

and the feeling of being warmed to the bone is treasured. However, before long, it’s easy to become accustomed to the beautiful weather

and take it for granted. My goal this year is to genuinely appreciate the warm weather, each

and every day, through the fabulous spring and summer months in Michigan….

I hope you will too.

Happy Spring!

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TIMELY GARDEN TIPS It’s time to start to cure the cabin fever that you and I have. Most of us can hardly wait to get outside and start gardening. Without winter and snow, we could not look forward to the blessing of the wonderful event called spring. For gardeners, spring spells a new beginning: the first sign of green grass showing through the snow bank, the first warm breeze, new life coming to long-dormant branches on the willows, a warm rain, and crocus beginning to peak through the last bits of snow.

My home calendar of garden-ing stuff to do is really piling up because of these late snows we’ve had, but there’s a number of things that can be done early. Spring clean up is actually the easiest to do because perennials are not pop-ping out yet, which means easier raking and less chance of damage on new shoots. It’s also a great time after raking to give perenni-als a good feeding with my Recipe

for Happy Plants. Mix well 1-cup bone meal, 5 cups Plant Tone, and 10 pounds of cow manure. Apply 1 – 2 cups of this mixture around each perennial and rough in. If this is a new perennial planting, be sure to add Plant Sure Plus all natural plant starter.

People with rhododendrons, azaleas, hollies, and boxwoods also should use garden iron around their plants with chlorotic (yel-low-looking) foliage. Deficiencies in iron make for weak growth and poor color. Scratch in around the base of these plants, and apply ¼ to 3/8 cup of the iron to help restore strong, green growth.Right now is a great time to go out and prune, clean up the yard and garden. Prune any raspber-ries or other plants that have been broken by snow, including lower evergreen foliage that has been damaged by the weight of heavy snow falls this year.

It is a perfect time to feed your trees right now, if you didn’t do it last fall. The tree will be able to pull nutrients up from the soil very soon, and feeding them will increase vigor and longevity. The healthier the tree, the less prone it will be to bugs or disease, which can be all too common in some species. Take birch for example: you hardly even see old birch trees around here anymore. The bronze birch borer attack older, weaker trees first, so prevent this and build up your trees’ resistance by

feeding every 2 feet around their drip line where the rain would fall, and then halfway in and around in a circle again, using an earth auger, and applying 1 cup of tree tone in each hole.

Enjoy the sights and smells of spring and the brand new season of garden enjoyment!

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Remember When the galley

The “legendary” Galley submarine sandwich shop was a mainstay for WMU students and beloved by the Kalamazoo community for many years. The Galley founders, Fred and Paula Dunayczan, were looking for a college town to open a sub shop in, and thankfully they chose Kalamazoo.

The Galley had 36 different submarine sandwiches; each numbered and posted on a paper plate that adorned the wall. The subs were large, filling and

so tasty! My all-time favorite was their corned beef sub. They piled on the deli meat, added cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, Italian dressing and a heavy sprinkling of oregano. The sub was then wrapped in brown paper.

Fred Dunayczan, along with two friends, opened The Galley in

1965, but it quickly turned into a family business. Paula, Fred’s wife, became President, Fred was Secretary and Treasurer and their sons, Dave and Andy grew up in the sub shop. Fred was also a local teacher at Portage Northern High School and Portage North Middle School.

The Galley began in a converted house at 2612 West Michigan Avenue. After a few years, the home was razed to make way for a gas station and The Galley moved nearby to 855 Howard Street in 1968.

Students were a big part of The Galley’s success. In fact when they first opened they followed the WMU Schedule, but quickly changed to accommodate the community. Students frequented the sub shop, especially on

weekends and when the cafeteria closed on Sunday at noon. They employed mainly WMU students and closed at 10pm so the students wouldn’t have to work late hours.

Paula Dunayczan became the sole owner in 1996, after the couple divorced. In 1999, WMU purchased The Galley and allowed two years to relocate. The Galley building was later demolished to build a parking lot. The Galley relocated across the street and operated inside the Duds n’ Suds Laundromat for a short time. Sadly, in December of 2006, The Galley closed forever, after 41 delicious years! Jackie Merriam

Health Food Foot HealthQ: Is coffee good for me?

A: For many of us it’s the very thought of that first sip of coffee that gets us out of bed each morning. It’s estimated that over 100 million Americans consume coffee on a daily basis.

Studies have been showing some significant health benefits, from weight loss, diabetes defense, to heart health. A Japanese study with more than 76,000 participants showed a reduced risk of cardio-vascular disease. Drinking a few cups of coffee a day may help people avoid clogged arteries - a known risk factor for heart disease. Recently, a Korean study showed those that drank moderate amounts of coffee were less likely to have early signs of heart disease in their medical scans. This is promis-ing news for those of us that are part of the 100 million American coffee consumers. Looking for a great coffee- be sure to check out our EXPANDED coffee section with a great variety of organic and locally roasted varieties.

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A: Orthotics are shoe inserts that correct an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern. Generally called arch supports,

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Podiatrists sometimes prescribe orthotic devices to correct an abnormal walk, or gait, and often for patients following surgery.

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Experts Q & A


Michigan is home to plethora of wildlife to challenge the hunter, entertain the bird watcher and delight animal lovers of all ages. On occasion, wild animals such as coyotes, raccoons, possums, porcupines, skunks and snakes will cross paths with humans. Some of these animals are a danger to domestic pets, and the ingrained prey drive our canine and feline companions possess may get them into trouble as well. Here are some Dos and Don’ts for making sure that wildlife encounters do not cause harm to your beloved cat or dog when they are at home or enjoying the great outdoors with you. Keep Pets In and Wildlife Out

1. Do have a fenced-in yard or enclosed dog run to keep pets in and potentially harmful critters out. This is important if your dog or cat is left outside unsupervised for any length of time, and especially if wildlife is prevalent where you live. However, some animals like raccoons and possums can climb fences, while coyotes are able to jump fences or dig under them. Installing rollers along the top of the fence or barbed wire along the bottom can deter coyotes if they are a problem in your area.

2. Do check the perimeter of your property to make sure wildlife cannot get in. It doesn’t take much of a hole for a woodchuck or skunk to slip through a fence. If your dog has a strong prey drive, you won’t enjoy tending to him after a skunk has sprayed him—I speak from experience on this one.

3. Do make sure there are no places for wildlife to hide or take up residence, such as below a deck, beneath stairs or under a shed.

4. Do utilize outdoor lighting, which can help to ward off critters at night, and illuminate your pet while they are outside.

5. Do supervise your pets when they are outdoors at night.

6. Do close your pet door in the evening to thwart unwanted

critters like raccoons, foxes or stray cats from getting into your home.

7. Don’t leave odor and food attractors around. Pick up pet waste and put garbage in cans that cannot be opened or tipped over. Don’t leave pet food outside and, if you have fruit trees, pick up any fruit that falls in the yard as this can also attract critters.

Keep Pets Safe While Enjoying the Outdoors

1. Don’t let your dog get too far ahead of you or out of eyesight when hiking. It is best to keep them on a long lead to prevent them from chasing after any wildlife they might see or smell.

2. Do be careful that your dog is not lured away by a wile coyote. These predators are cunning and are known to go after cats and dogs of all sizes.

3. Do your best to scare off a coyote by yelling and waving your arms. Do not turn your back on them.

4. Do look up occasionally to admire the scenery as well as check for birds of prey. Raptors have been known to attack cats and small dogs, especially toy breeds. One night while taking my dogs out for their bedtime potty break, I saw a large owl perched in a tree in our Kalamazoo Township neighborhood.

A Wildlife Encounter In the event your beloved pet

has an encounter with a wild animal:

1. Do examine your cat or dog to determine the extent of their injuries.

2. Do have a pet first aid kit available. 3. Do keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date, especially rabies.

4. Do seek veterinary help if your dog or cat has a puncture wound, even if it does not appear to be that severe. It is important to minimize the risk of infection. Lynn Bolhuis KAR Friends February 2015 reprinted with permission from Kalamazoo Animal Rescue

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Cat Out of Hell by Lynne Truss

“Cats don’t live nine lives. They survive eight deaths. There’s something special about Roger, the cat, and it’s not that he can talk. Truss spins readers through a hauntingly, portentous tale. When my cat’s tail thrums, I’ll forever wonder what devilment will follow.”

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Where All Light Tends to Goby David Joy

“This beautifully written novel juxtaposes the glory of the Appalachians against the despair of everyday life. Jacob McNeely recognizes his family’s brutality, but Maggie, the love of his life, gives him hope. Achingly told, the vis-ceral prose will stay with readers long past the conclusion. Fans of the Southern fiction of Ron Rash and Wiley Cash will fall in love with this new voice.”

Jennifer Winberry, Hunterdon County Library, Flemington, NJ

The Fifth Gospelby Ian Caldwell

“A murder on Vatican property begins this tale of religion, politics, and family. Two brothers, both priests, struggle to make sense of their friend’s murder. When one is accused, the other must go to extreme lengths to prove his brother’s innocence. Caldwell’s second novel is a book to savor. This is a heart-wrenching book you will want to read more than once.”

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Since the Kentucky Derby started in 1895, which requested “full day dress” to attendees, the tradition of the Derby Hat and high fashion that surrounded this event began too. The Kentucky Derby is one of the last long-standing sporting high-roller events that is widely publicized by every type of media out there that still holds to the tradition of wearing hats.

The tradition of wearing a hat to the Derby began naturally, just as everyday dressing still called for gloves and hats as the must-have accessories for every outfit from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s. Hats were often purchased to simply match the dress selected for the event until well into the early 1960s. However, fashion changed by the end of the decade, coined as the “Mod” era (mid 60s-early 70s), and women shed their hats and gloves ultimately refusing to cover up with accessories such as hats.

By the time the 1970s arrived, the masses of women were no longer wearing hats anywhere except to church - or the Kentucky Derby. The race that takes place at Churchill Downs every year underwent changes as well by adding the Millionaire’s Row. Well, those Millionaire’s wives really had the last laugh as

they paved the way to go bigger and better with each and every hat every single year afterwards.

Much of the 1980s well into the 1990s were still met with women in full dress. Matching pastel colored suits were popular and the dresses themselves held in tradition with the hemlines often remaining at mid-calf to a full length skirt. Yet, the hats remained to be the talk of the race, with the exception of the horses that is.

As the new millennium arrived, more casual dresses returned nevertheless the hats donned by the women who attended the Derby continued to grow as well. More creative and individual styles came forth, often with

spring flair such as a bright color or rows of flowers or feathers attached. Some women may select a theme in choosing their hat, such as a flamingo coming out of the top to represent her home state of Florida, making things even more of a spectacle for the fashion media to swarm on.

The wide brimmed hats are the most tradition style of hat to wear to the Derby as it’s not only fashionable but functional as it keeps the sun out of your eyes on race day. This still holds true today and hat milliners and fashionistas everywhere wait to see what hat fashion will be birthed next out of the infamous round of Kentucky Derby hats.

Not attending the big race this year? Tickets often sell years in advance. Throw a Derby-inspired party instead, forcing all of your friends to pick up the loudest and most wild Derby hat they can find or even create themselves. This is a wonderful way to celebrate this tradition as well as being a fun vintage-inspired event for all who attend.

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Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd! Celebrate Earth Day by taking some time to consider your environmental footprint and to get involved in local activities.

Did you know, on the very first Earth Day in 1970 20 million people gathered in the streets of America to protest the industrial revolution? You can also demand that government take action to help the environment. On this Earth Day you could write to your

Senator or Representative and tell them what you think.

This Earth Day you could also plant a tree! A healthy tree can produce up to 260 lbs. of oxygen a year, and one tree can absorb as much carbon in a year as a car produces while driving 26.000 miles. You could even plant some flowers with those trees. The best plants to grow are plants native to the area. Not only are they better for the environment, but also be-

cause they are suited to the envi-ronment in which you place them, they need little to no maintenance.

Whatever you do this Earth Day, take the time to think about how you impact the earth, and be sure to check out all of the awesome Earth Day events going on near you!

Here are a few free events you may want to consider attending:

April 18th – Earth Day Celebra-tion at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 9am-5pm

April 22nd – Earth Day at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 9am -5pm.

April 25th - Portage Earth Day Festival at Celery Flats, 11am-3pm.

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Jane: Delicious food is one of the great joys of life. My father saw home-cooked meals as the pin-nacle of deliciousness; hence we seldom went to restaurants while I was growing up. There were eight children in our family, so frugality may have something to do with eating in every night. In those days, the rule on recipe commen-

tary was simple: “Eat it and shut-up about it, or don’t eat it and shut-up about it.” So of course, every dish was tasty and nothing needed to be added except per-haps salt, pepper, or catsup.

In my early twenties, I went out to eat at a fancy restaurant for the first time in my life. Over-whelmed with all the choices on the menu, I wanted to order spaghetti and meatballs but I was wearing a white blouse and didn’t dare risk it. The other item on the menu that I could pronounce was steak, so I told the waiter to bring me one of those. He didn’t write anything down, just nodded seri-ously, then asked, “And how would you like that prepared?”

Confused, I looked at him and said “Doesn’t the chef have a recipe?”

And to this day, I valiantly make choices I am unequipped for, from “blackened, roasted, or boiled?” to “fat free or free range?” I scan menus seeking out a recipe where the cook won’t need coaching. It’s usually something I can’t pro-nounce. Vichyssoise, anyone?

Ellen: I travel a lot for work. Four months out of the year I circle around the Midwest, bouncing from one Holiday Inn Express to another. Hand in hand with hotel living is restaurant dining. Though I try to eat at local diners when possible, I’m often presented with the same chain restaurants and thus the same menus, the same specials, the same desserts, the same…everything.

Recently, I accepted an invita-tion to a friend’s birthday party.

Held in a comfortable suburban home (no booths!), with normal size cutlery (and cups!), it was a homey, homemade meal with fish, pasta, and broccoli made “the way mom always cooks it.” As she cleared the table ahead of the dessert course, my host smiled at me. “What size slice of chop-suey cake do you want?”

Chop-suey cake? Never heard of it. A dessert that isn’t pre-boxed, covered in fudge, and listed with calories pre-counted? Super, I’ll take it! Home cooking, with reci-pes pulled from boxes and cup-boards instead of walk-in freezers, is one of the great joys of life. Seconds please!

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Kairos Dwelling Celebrates 15 Years of Caring!

Kairos Dwelling is the only “home” in Southwest Michigan that provides care to the termi-nally ill and their families free of charge. Over the past 15 years they have cared for over 1,000 terminally ill people in our com-munity.

The small staff and over 70 vol-unteers at Kairos Dwelling pro-vide housing, food, compassionate care, and emotional support for terminally ill guests, at no expense to them or their families. Kairos is a joyful, loving place, a place for families to share their pain and grief and to say their goodbyes in a homelike environment. They are able to do this through their caring partnership with hospice organizations in the area.

One of the families they served describes Kairos best in a thank you note to them, which says, “Our arrival at Kairos was like a Homecoming. The aroma of freshly baked sweet rolls and hot coffee greeted us. There were several volunteers to greet and

welcome us. They knew our names and escorted us to the “Terra Cotta” room where Mom would spend the rest of her time.”

Kairos Dwelling does not receive funding or reimbursement from government agencies, hospice organizations, hospitals or insur-

ance. Complimentary care for our guests and their families is made possible primarily by donations from people in our community, fund-raising events, memorial gifts, and occasional foundation grants.

To celebrate being part of our community for 15 years, Kairos is having a Sock Hop to take place at the Gilmore Car Museum on April 18th from 6pm to 10pm. The celebration will include tour-ing the car museum, a strolling dinner and a night of 50’s and 60’s music and dancing. The cost is only $30 per person. For tickets, please contact Sue or Ann 381-3688. Call soon; there are a lim-ited amount of tickets available.

Kairos Dwelling is located at 2945 Gull Road in Kalamazoo. For more information please contact them directly at the phone number above, or visit their web-site at kairosdwelling.com.

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The Local Grind is a wonderful hangout in Delton, serving fresh roasted coffee and amazing baked goods, as well as sandwiches served on their homemade bread. Brian and Kris Harrington, local residents, started the business in July of 2013. Kris had always wanted to own a restaurant, and decided on a coffee shop instead, because that was a needed niche’ in downtown Delton. The Local Grind is easy to find with its large brightly colored

mural on the side of the build-ing. The mural was painted by students from the Kendall Art School program, offered at Delton High School, under the direction of art teacher, Brian Makowski.

Before opening the coffee shop, Kris worked in the Delton Schools cafeteria for 8 years, and became the Assistant Food Ser-vice Director. She is no stranger to hard work and early morning hours. Kris has always enjoyed

baking and finds it relaxing.

The Local Grind offers homemade breakfast sandwiches, scones, muffins and various baked goods in the morning. En-joy grilled sandwiches served on homemade bread or wraps for lunch and dinner. Their special chicken salad recipe com-bines all white meat chicken, creamy dill sauce, cranberries, on-ions and seasonings. Another interesting sandwich is the Triple

Threat, which is a jalapeno wrap stuffed with cream cheese, ched-dar cheese, bleu cheese, hot sauce, Cajun ham & lettuce.

Some of the local favorites include; cheddar bacon scones, caramel apple muffins, cinnamon rolls, sticky buns (available every Wednesday), and sandwiches made on their homemade Cia-batta bread.

The baked good offerings vary each day, but Kris will gladly ac-

commodate any special orders, including cakes and cupcakes for all occasions and business lunches.

Stop in soon and treat yourself to baked goods, a grilled sand-wich, and a delicious cup of coffee or bulk coffee. The Local Grind is open Mon.-Fri. 6am-7pm, Sat. 8am-4pm, closed Sunday. It is located at 117 S. Grove Street in downtown Delton. It’s well worth the trip!

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As the snow begins to thaw and grass appears, April afternoons and evenings are the perfect time to begin to take your chil-dren outdoors. Months of cold weather, indoor recess, and lack of physical activity wreak havoc on young children. Many parents I work with note increased behav-ior problems during the winter months: more fighting between siblings, aggression at school and general crankiness.

A lot of research supports the old adage, “Go outside and play!” Ed-ward Hallowell, MD, a Harvard trained psychiatrist who special-izes in issues of learning and at-tention, believes that having your children go outside is an excellent task in creative problem solving and working on social skills; free form, old fashioned neighborhood play prompts kids to figure things out, make a plan on their own and then practice taking turns and negotiating.

Dr. Sears, a well-known pedia-trician and author, looks at the neuroscience of physical activ-ity. In his Wellness Institute post on managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD (http://www.drsearswellenessin-stitute.org/blog/2012/08/man-gagingADHD) , Sears states that “physical activity boosts the brain’s neurotransmitters: dopamine,

norepinephrine, and serotonin levels.” All of these neurotrans-mitters impact issues of attention, focus, and mood. One research study of boys diagnosed with ADHD found that merely 20 minutes a day of intense exercise significantly reduced symptoms. Dr. Sears also concludes that “when children are in a good frame of mind, they are more likely to be able to connect with their own needs and the needs of others.” Outdoor time helps with relaxation of the mind and body. “Nature therapy” may be one of our best medicines.

Of course, it is not only ADHD children who are impact positively by physical activity. Most children and adults are happier after time spent outside. Nature soothes the soul and calms the psyche. I al-

ways encourage clients of all ages who are struggling with anxiety or depression to go outdoors. Any contact with nature is a balm for a dysregulated the nervous system. Researchers at the U of M and Edge Hill University in England (http://www.outsideonline.com/news-from-the-field/Study-Hik-ing-Makes-You-Happier) con-ducted a large study of the effect on regular nature walks on 70,000 participants. Those who walked at least once a week had more posi-tive emotions and less stress than those who opted out of the walk. And shorter, more frequent walks were more beneficial than longer, occasional strolls.

If your kids aren’t used to outside free play, they might benefit from some time with you outside. 1. Put the dinner clean up, TV and computer aside and play with

your kids at least one day after school or dinner. Badminton, bocce, croquet, playing catch with a baseball, soccer and kick ball are favorites among many children. Let your child pick the activity.2. Take them for a bike ride around the neighborhood. Younger children love this!3. Build a miniature or fairy gar-den to foster imaginary play out-doors. You can construct a garden like this on Saturday, April 18 from 10-12pm at the Westminster Art Festival (wwwfacebook.com/westminsterartfestival).4. Don rubber boots and hik-ing shoes and go for a walk at Al Sabo, Asylum Lake or the Ka-lamazoo Nature Center. Search for spring flowers and the signs and sounds of emerging animals. Expect your kids to get wet and muddy!5. Construct and prepare a vegeta-ble or container garden. Let your children each choose a vegetable to start from seed. Have each child design and select plants for his or her flower pot. After a while, your children are likely to be hooked. The more comfortable and enthusiastic you are about being outdoors, the more likely your kids will be too. You may soon find yourself answering their requests to “go outside and play.”

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To put it mildly, Americans are stressed. Money, work, the econo-my, relationships- all contribute to our overall stressed state of mind. A recent survey performed by the American Psychological Associa-tion states that, seventy-eight per-cent (78%) of Americans report that they feel stressed. The same study reports sixty-one percent

(61%) of adults say that managing stress is extremely or very impor-tant, but only thirty-five percent (35%) say they are doing a good

job managing it.

So, we know we’re stressed. We know we should do something about it. But what should we do? Teach our bodies to engage in the Relaxation Response. The Relaxation Response is a physical state of deep rest that changes a person’s physical and

emotional responses to stress. There are several ways to trigger your body’s relaxation response: progressive muscle relaxation, visual imagery, deep breathing, meditation, yoga and biofeedback are a few.

Some of these techniques are well known and used by many Americans. Yoga has grown in popularity because of its relax-ation benefits and over 20 mil-lion people practice in the United States alone. Deep breathing is

also easy to do and widely used (I’ve covered its benefits in past articles). Biofeedback and muscle relaxation are also highly effective, but lesser known.

In addition to reducing stress, research on the relaxation re-sponse has shown that this simple technique can: increase energy, decrease fatigue, and create an uplifting effect on one’s mental state. It can increase motivation, productivity, and improve deci-sion-making ability. The relaxation response lowers stress hormone levels and lowers blood pressure- creating less feelings of stress.Americans are stressed, but there are ways to combat it. All we have to do is try!

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If you have been searching for an exercise that is appropriate for a variety of ages and fitness levels, Yoga may be the choice for you. Yoga has been practiced for thou-sands of years and offers many benefits to those who choose to participate.

The American Council on Ex-ercise reported a recent 8 week yoga study at the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse. Yoga par-ticipants took 55 minute classes, three days a week and found that

improvements occurred in mus-cular strength and endurance, flexibility and balance.

We all can benefit from im-proved joint flexibility – as it will help reduce the likelihood of inju-ries and increase range of motion. Added spinal flexibility has been reported by many Yoga practi-tioners and general spinal health is a plus. Yolanda Mitts, RYT yoga instructor, at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, was an “off and on” Yoga participant until

her 50s when, due to her family history of osteoporoses, noticed that she lost an inch in height. After practicing and then teaching yoga several times a week for the past 10 years she has maintained her height and now has excellent spinal health.

Stress reduction is another great benefit of Yoga. During a class the instructor guides students in proper breathing patterns which results in the reduction of general stress in the body and mind. A

number of studies reported by the Mayo Clinic have shown that yoga can help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being.

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Cancer patients often miss or delay treatments because they do not have access to reliable trans-portation, but Kalamazoo county residents can help these cancer pa-tients by giving them a life-saving ride. The American Cancer Soci-ety is currently seeking volunteers for its Road to Recovery program which provides free transportation to those battling cancer.All volunteers need to have reli-able transportation, driver’s license and proof of insurance, be willing to submit to a background and de-partment of motor vehicle check, and commit to a short training session. Following training vol-unteers can commit as many or as few hours as their schedule allows. ““This year, more than 57,000 Michigan residents will be diag-nosed with cancer. They will find themselves needing chemotherapy,

radiation, and other medical care and they won’t be able to do it alone. They will need support, educational resources, and rides to and from their treatments,” said Mindy Klein, program manager for the American Cancer Society. “Not only do the patients ben-efit from our Road to Recovery program, but the volunteers do as well, they are literally helping to save a patient’s life by getting them to their necessary treat-ment.” The Road to Recovery program is offered at no charge by the American Cancer Society. This program is one of the many ways

that funds raised through events like Relay For Life help fulfill the American Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives from cancer and creating a world with more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding

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There are three blocks full of downtown businesses to explore, including jewelry, art, antiques, food and more. Louie’s Bakery is a great place to start your visit and enjoy some amazing baked goods. People travel miles for their treats;

the caramel iced cinnamon rolls can’t be beat!

If you enjoy art, there is a won-derful gallery, East End Studio and Gallery, showcasing beauti-ful creations from over 64 artists. Housed in a 150-year-old his-toric building, stop in and see the amazing art and feel free to ask about their extensive renovation plans.

For antiques and specialty shops, don’t miss Serendipity, The Herb Garden, Hodges Jewelers, The Mole Hole and many others.

Dine at the renowned Schuler’s, or grab a sandwich at Pastrami Joe’s. And, don’t forget to visit Marshall’s own, Dark Horse Brewery for a beer and/or a bite to eat. See the 2,000+ beer club mugs that hang from their ceiling

Marshall is known for its cross-section of 19th and early 20th century architecture. It is home to one of the nation’s largest Nation-

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If you choose to spend the night, The National House Inn has been welcoming guests for over 170 years. It is the oldest operating Bed & Breakfast Inn in Michigan and within walking distance of dining shopping and many attrac-tions.

Some upcoming Marshall events and festivals Include: Girls’ Night’s Out ( June 18th, August 20th, October 15th & December 17th), Bluesfest (3rd Saturday of July), Historic Home Tour (the weekend after Labor Day) and the Christmas Parade (the Monday after Thanksgiving). Marshall offers something for everyone!

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As you know, when beginning golfers are playing a round of golf they can feel pressure when they know there are other golfers play-ing behind them and getting im-patient as they have to wait for the group with the beginning golfer to finish the hole. And it can get very frustrating for beginning golfers playing golf when they have to play every shot no matter how bad they hit it (or sometimes don’t hit it when they swing and miss…oops.)

So to help your beginning golfer enjoy learning how to play the game, play “buddy golf ” and here’s how it works.

When playing golf with a begin-ner – both of you hit your golf shots – and if the beginner doesn’t like the result of his or her shot – they simply pick it up and drop it to where you hit your shot and play from there. This allows the beginner to play all the shots on a hole – the tee shot – the approach shot, etc. – and it also helps you speed up your pace of play. And as the beginning golfer gets better and better the more they play – the more they will start playing their own shot until they are able

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April 11Music: Three Degrees North Band Boathouse Brewery8-10 pm226-0300

April 12Garden Design with Amanda Hy-manHorticulturalist from VanderSalm’sWestminster Presbyterian Church2-4pmRSVP: 344-3966

April 15Music: Out of Favor BoysO’Duffy’s Pub8-10pm344-5666

April 16Music: Megan DooleyO’Duffy’s Pub8-10pm344-5666

April 17Music: Final Approach (Acoustic)Boathouse Brewery6-10 pm226-0300

April 18Earth Day CelebrationKalamazoo Nature Center9am-5pm381-1574

April 18Spring Expo & Craft ShowKalamazoo County Expo [email protected]

April 18Fairy Gardens Design with Amanda Hyman And Ignacio Luna from VanderSalm’sWestminster Presbyterian Church10am - NoonRSVP: 344-3966

April 18-19KazooPex Stamp & Cover ShowKalamazoo County Expo CenterSat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3:30pm375-6188

April 18Crybaby ConcertsGreat for kids ages 5 & underKalamazoo Public LibraryCentral Branch11am – 11:45am382-7774

April 18Boatyard Brewing Co.EZ Ale 2015 Release PartyIn cooperation with theEric Zapata Memorial FundAt the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange4-8pm226-0300

April 18All Ears Theatre Presents“The Odyssey of Runyon Jones”First Baptist Church6pm342-5059

April 18Music: Jeff Willson & FriendsCountry Bluegrass Boatyard Brewing Co.7-9pm226-0300

April 19Sustaining the Vision Open HouseKellogg Bird Sanctuary11am – 4pm671-2510

April 19Sunday SeriesPast Forward: Bringing and OldHouse into the 21st CenturyKalamazoo Valley MuseumMary Jane Stryker Theater1:30pm (seating is limited)373-7990

April 20Navigating Your Hospital Stay-How to be a Savvy PatientSenior Services1:15-2:45pm373-5147

April 20Bach Around the BlockOrgan CrawlDowntown Churches7pm337-7407

April 21Bach’s Lunch ConcertLight Fine Arts Center,Kalamazoo College12pm337-7407

April 22Earth DayKellogg Bird Sanctuary9am – 5pm671-2510

April 22Bach Community SingStetson Chapel,Kalamazoo College6:30pm337-7407

April 22Music: Joe Wang and The Test PilotsO’Duffy’s Pub8-10pm344-5666

April 23Music: Bog RoadO’Duffy’s Pub8-10pm344-5666

April 25Portage Earth Day FestivalCelery Flats Live music, exhibits,games & more!11am – 3pm329-4512

April 25Kalamazoo Weekend IndoorFlea & Farmers MarketKalamazoo County Expo Center8am-3pm383-8761

April 25Westminster Art FestivalClosing ReceptionWestminster Presbyterian Church1-9pm344-3966

April 25Music: Jeff Willson & FriendsCountry Bluegrass Boatyard Brewing Co.7-9pm226-0300

April 26Kalamazoo Record & CD ShowKalamazoo County Expo Center11am-4pm(734) 604-2540

April 26Music: Kalamazoo Comm. Chorale“I Hear Music in the Air”First United Methodist Church212 S. Park St.Freewill Offering3pm649-9003

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