Tag: Summer

Summer Heat Is No Match for Tennis Enthusiasts

Barb Jorgensen The Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) has organized play seven days a week. The CTC stays very busy, even during the summer (though the snowbirds can’t believe anyone plays tennis during the summer!). They start earlier, take more breaks, drink lots of water and Gatorade, and huddle in the shade as much as possible.…

The Heat Is On! Summer Feet—Gotta Love ‘em

Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness Center Our feet carry the weight of our entire body every day with every step we take. They can quickly become dry, tired, swollen, and sore. Our feet work hard all day for us, and foot care is essential and can be relaxing. Our feet need to be pampered…

Message from the President

Leonard Horst It has already been a scorcher of a summer, and we still have a couple months of it ahead of us. Scientists and psychologists have studied the effects of extreme heat on humans for several decades and found there is a direct connection between long periods of heat, mood swings, and resulting behavior.…