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20 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | AUGUST 2022 | By Kara Lukasik Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer – but what does that mean? Some say that it signifies hot sultry days "not fit for a dog" others suggest it's the weather in which dogs go mad. I discovered, the phrase is a reference to the fact that, during this time of year, the sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of earth and part of the constellation Canis Major (greater dog). From the Recreation Director ICE CREAM SOCIAL Mondays, Aug. 1 and Sept. 12, 2 pm, Sandwedge; $3 per person. Cool down with a delicious Ice Cream Sundae brought to you by the Recreation Advisory Committee. Sundaes will be $3 for three scoops of ice cream and your choice of fixings! Mark Mon., Aug. 15 at 2 pm for the next Sundae event. EVENINGS ON THE VERANDA Join us on the Main Clubhouse Veranda the first Wednesday of each month, 4 to 7 pm, for some wonderful entertainment. The multi-talented Renee Rojanaro will be on the Veranda performing at her favorite place. So please join us and enjoy some great music and dancing. The dates are Aug. 3, Sept. 7, and Oct. 5. All other Wednesdays are the normal Happy Hour events. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS Aug. 27, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Delany and James. We hope you will join us as we dance the night away. Please remember it is first come first served seating and no outside alcohol or food can be consumed on the Veranda. Mark Sept. 24 on your calendars when we bring you Sun Lakes' favorite, Tin Man's Heart! MOVIE UNDER THE STARS Tues. Aug 2, dusk, on the Veranda/Driving Range. Join us for the showing of Sing 2. The movie will start at dusk (approx. around 8 pm). Bring your golf cart or a chair and blanket to relax under a 22' tall air screen, please remember chairs and blankets should be in front of the golf carts for better viewing. There will be bags of popcorn and candy bars for sale for $1 each. Buster Moon is thriving with his new theatre. However, he fails to impress talent scout Suki, show tells him he would not make it in Redshore City. The movie tells the tale of how Buster and his friends prove that they can be successful, with their talent, hard work and friendship. Running time 1 hour, 50 minutes. COVID VACCINE CLINIC Wed., Aug. 17, 10 am, Main Clubhouse Ballroom; Free. Riverside County will be administering vaccines from 10 am to 6 pm. Please call (951) 358-5000 to make your appointment – walk-ins are welcome as well. ATTENTION CLUBS, GROUPS AND DISTRICTS Your 2023 schedules have been inputted into the computer and ready for you to pick-up. If you have not yet received the confirmation of your 2023 schedule, please stop by and see the Receptionist at the Main Clubhouse. ACTIVITIES OF THE DAY Sat., Sept. 24, Main Clubhouse Ballroom, 1 - 4 pm. The Recreation Department is proud to continue its yearly tradition of Activities Day! Each year all the active clubs, groups and recreation get together to show you what Sun Lakes has to offer. Want to join a new club, or to know exactly what the Young at Heart Club is all about? Want to learn how to play 8-ball or bocce? How about trying your hand at acting… well this is the event for you! It is also the perfect time to learn more about the various advisory committees – most committees will be on the look-out for new members this fall and you can pick-up a volunteer interest form. Mark your calendars and bring your neighbors and friends! If you would like to participate in this year's Activity Day, please contact the Recreation Department at (951) 845-2191 to reserve a table. FALL GARAGE SALES Start cleaning out those garages for our Fall Garage Sales. Sales are 8 am to 4pm. Residents are asked to have any remaining items that did not sell back into their homes after the garage sale. Dates and district participation are as follows: Oct. 1: Districts 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Oct. 8: Districts 2, 3, 5, 7, 16, 17 Oct. 15 : Districts 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 1. Cool your pulse points by running cold water or ice cubes over your wrists for a few minutes. 2. Place a cold cloth or cold pack on the back of your neck and leave it there for at least 5 minutes. 3. Eat small meals rather that large ones as digestion raises the body's core temperature. 4. Cool off your bed at night by using a frozen water bottle. Use it to cool your ankles and the back of your knees. 5. Freeze a couple of water bottles (freeze one for Fido too and put it in their bed to keep him/her cool) and use them to cool down your pulse points. A few ways to keep cool during the Dog Days of Summer:

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