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Hello! Our next get-together is a Bagels & Paint event in The Lodge Ballroom on June 26 at 11 am. We will have bagels and coffee. If you would like to bring your favorite beverage, that is fine. You can still get your tickets at The Lodge front desk. There is room for a maximum of 50 people so hurry and get your tickets today. There will be raffle baskets and door prizes. Hope to see you there! ~ Loretta Ramsey, lorettaramsey@aol. com, (714) 803-6744 Social Committee 26 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2021 Hello, friends! As we move into summer, the Safety Committee is committed to making our community a safe environment in which to live. We are concerned for your safety: • As a reminder, driver and pedestrian safety should be a top priority as you travel in our community. • We continue to get reports of residents allowing children to drive their golf carts. This is an unacceptable and unsafe practice! Remember, only licensed drivers should drive electric or gas- powered carts. Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness Keep the following preventive measures in mind while working in hot or humid conditions this summer: Stay Cool Remember to follow these precautions at home prior to going outside for exercise, work, or play: • Wear appropriate clothing - choose lightweight, light-colored, loose fitting clothing. • Stay cool indoors – stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. Keep in mind, electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, they will not prevent heat-related illness. • Schedule outdoor activities carefully – try to limit your outdoor activity to when it is the coolest, like morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas so your body has a chance to recover. • Pace yourself – cut down on exercise during the heat. If you are not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. If exertion makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity. Get into a cool area or into the shade, and rest. • Wear sunscreen – protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. Tip: look for sunscreens that say "broad spectrum" or "UVA/UVB protection" on their labels, as these products work best. • Do not leave infants, children or pets in cars – cars can quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures, even with a window cracked open. Drink Plenty of Water When it is hot and humid, your body quickly loses water through perspiration. Note: When you are thirsty, you are not properly hydrated. • Stay hydrated – it is important to drink up to four cups of water per hour, even when you are not feeling thirsty. Note: Stay away from very sugary or alcoholic drinks. These drinks can cause you to lose more body fluid. • Replace salt and minerals – heavy sweating removes salt and minerals from the body that need to be replaced. A sports drink can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat. Note: If you are on a low-salt diet, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic conditions, talk to your doctor before drinking sports beverages. • Keep your pets hydrated – provide plenty of fresh water for your pets and leave the water in a shady area. Additional Precautions • Check for updates – check your local news for extreme heat alerts and safety tips. • Know the signs – learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them. The following CDC website can provide you with this information: cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/ warning.html • Use a buddy system – when working in the heat, work with someone who can monitor your condition or any other co-worker. Heat induced illness can cause a person to become confused or lose consciousness. If you are 65 years or older, have a friend or relative call to check on you twice a day during a heat wave. • High-risk individuals – those who are more susceptible to the risks of heat-related illnesses include: infants and young children; people who are 65 years of age or older, people who are overweight; people who overexert during work or exercise, people who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation. The Safety Committee continues working to enhance the safety of our community. As a reminder, Safety Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am via Zoom or in the RCN Conference Room. We encourage you to join the meeting should you have any concerns or if you would simply like an update on our ongoing safety projects. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@gmail. com Safety Committee

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