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8 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JULY 2021 | EPAP RECOMMENDS A "GO BAG" Here's a reminder from EPAP about a "Go Bag," a packed case that you can grab on your way out the door in case of emergency: A "Go Bag" (one for each occupant) should contain items that will help keep you safe and comfortable in the hours and days following a catastrophic event. Include your daily medications (enough for about three days), in case you can't get to a pharmacy for awhile. Remember to bring any portable devices that you need every day. You'll need a long-lasting LED flashlight, and an extra phone charger in case you're fortunate enough to have electricity, and a charged portable battery in case you're not. Pack travel-size versions of your daily toiletries, and include backup eyeglasses, a first-aid kit, baby wipes, and a multipurpose tool that has a knife and a can opener. You'll need a few days worth of clothing, and waterproof shoes or boots. Fill a zip-top, waterproof bag with photocopies of your birth certificate, driver's license, Social Security and Medicare cards, power of attorney, will and/or trust, marriage/adoption/naturalization papers, insurance and medical records, and a list of credit and ATM cards. Bottled water is essential, as are energy bars and drinks, plus money — enough for a few days. Be sure to include small bills and a roll of quarters for use in vending machines. A small backpack is ideal for the bag, but a lightweight suitcase with wheels will also do. Remember, you may literally be running with it. Remember that old motto — be prepared. You can literally save your own life. For more information contact your district's EPAP Coordinator. ~ Linda Vieira The Summer Olympics are coming to Sun Lakes. While the eyes of the world will be on Tokyo, Japan this summer for the official games, Sun Lakes will be hosting their own Summer Olympic Games from July 23 through Aug. 6. ALL SUN LAKES CLUBS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE The activities and competitions will be coordinated through our own Sun Lakes Clubs and you don't have to be a sports club to participate. Golf, Bocce, Tennis, Pickleball, POP Tennis, Ping Pong and Billiards as well as the Garden Club, Happy Cookers, Art League, dance organizations, card clubs, and fiber art clubs are invited to participate. All events will be related to the activities of our existing clubs. In addition, other competitive events coordinated by the Recreation Department will include swimming, a relay race and corn hole toss. Each club or organization, with assistance from the Recreation Department, will conduct their own activities/events and determine who will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze Olympic medals. Club participation is completely voluntary and there is no cost to participate. The deadline for clubs to participate is July 9. Sun Lakes clubs/groups contact Bob Walter at (909) 855-1048 or Randy Robbins at (909) 499-3570. For non-club events (Swimming, Relay Race, Corn Hole Toss), contact Elise Campbell at (951) 769-6651. After a year of little to no activity, residents have the opportunity to win a medal which may encourage residents to become more active and participate in our Sun Lakes Clubs. Medals for the club competitions will be provided by the Recreation Department. A Medal Ceremony will be held on Aug. 7 at 2 pm in the Main Clubhouse Ballroom. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, contact Bob Walter at (909) 855-1048 or at crystalwater@dc.rr.com. Sun Lakes Olympics I'm collecting the clear plastic bags that your Lifestyles magazines are delivered in to create goodie bags of coloring books and crayons for kids in the San Gorgonio Pass area in conjunction with a local not-for-profit group. If you'd like to help me by giving me your bag, please bring it to 2363 Wailea Beach Dr. There's a box on my porch. Thank you! LIFESTYLES BAGS NEEDED FOR KIDS!