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| Four Seasons Hemet Herald | AUGUST 2017 | 35 Tennis Friends Tennis OLDlympics will be Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 so start tuning up now. Either put your money in lessons, not equipment, or tune up with the Four Seasons Tennis Friends. We are changing the way we do Wednesday nights, so stay in touch. Every other Wednesday we will be having drills at 6:59 pm (by Chuck) followed by mixed up doubles to put the drills in context. Then on alternating Wednesdays we will have just mixed up doubles starting at 7 pm. These balmy, summer nights are great. In addition, in the general routine: Monday and Friday mornings are mostly ladies tennis; Tuesdays and Thursdays, mostly men's; Saturdays are mostly everyone. Come on out or ask Tracy Trousset, Judy Bailey or Chuck Sims to tell you what is happening in Hemet Tennis. Notice the pictures of our players having fun on and around the Fourth of July. Some of the clothes are flashy. Also, welcome to Loraine Cheung and her husband to our field of players. In the last newsletter Dennis Uhlken reminded people that tennis balls are recyclable. They are also available for re-purposing. Dennis and Chuck have talked about creating a sustainable flow for the fate of used tennis balls. Recently used tennis balls are currently donated to Chuck and company for drills. As those balls age they can be donated to walker skids, dog toys, etc. Those balls can then be dropped into a special recycling bin at the courts, when Dennis sorts that out. See you on the courts. The mental and physical advantages of a positive mindset can enhance quality of life and longevity. Does what we think and feel really influence our well-being? The overwhelming evidence from the new field of positive psychology says a resounding yes. A positive outlook on life has been shown to help you live longer and provide a type of inoculation to the immune system. Those with positive outlooks manage better, and temperament determines our capacity for coping with stress and life challenges: A positive attitude gives us fortitude. Since its beginning, psychology has studied the causes of depression and anxiety and the effectiveness of various treatments. In recent years the topic of research has shifted to improve not only the negative impact of these symptoms, but also to increase positive emotions and well-being. The reason for this shift comes from a sobering fact: Not being depressed isn't the same as being happy. One of the most convincing studies to date, the Nun Study, looked at the impact of positive emotions and attitude on longevity and well- being. In 2001, researchers from the University of Kentucky sampled the sisters because they have regularized diets, live together, have no children, and do not smoke or drink to excess. In other words, their physical backgrounds and conditions are controlled by life circumstances — making them perfect subjects for a study. Since the nuns' living conditions, histories and environmental factors were "controlled" by their life choice, the impact of their emotional disposition would help determine their longevity. The dramatic endings show that attitude can profoundly influence not only the quality but also the length of our lives. Healthy Living explores many diverse and interesting articles on health-related subjects. Come join us! We meet every Wednesday at 9 am in the Multipurpose Room. If you have any questions about our program, please call: Dave and Karen Tuvim, 599-4236. HEALTHY LIVING Tennis friends having fun