Rumsey Record
How are the Christmas preparations going in your household? I hope your plans are coming together as you have intended. The Christmas concerts are fast approaching in the surrounding communities and here in Rumsey as well.
In Trochu, the Grade 6-12 Christmas band concert is this evening at 7:30 with the Grade K-5 Christmas concert to be held on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., both at the community hall. Morrin School will be holding their Christmas concert on Dec. 18, Thursday starting at 1 p.m. in the afternoon. The Big Valley School Christmas concert will be this evening as well at 7 p.m. And, of course, I had better mention our very own Christmas concert here in town on Friday, Dec. 17 starting at 7 p.m. I hope you will be able to attend at least one of these wonderful events. They are guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Dariel McNaughton sent me some information about the Historical Society. They are very excited to have started receiving family stories and are eager to see more, so get started writing your own. They have established a firm deadline of June 30, 2015 and they are asking groups, clubs and individuals to send in stories and pictures. All information can be sent to History Book Committee, Box 62, Rumsey AB T0J 2Y0 or by email to rumseyhistorybook@hotmail.com. Books are preselling for $50 per copy. We have assigned people to help us with group stories and will be contacting those people. It is hoped that you can help with the stories or guide us to someone who can. There will be a contest for the book cover design and we ask you to have the drawing in by August, 2015 as the winner will be chosen by the public at the Rumsey Garden show at the end of August. The cover is 8.5 x 11. If anyone needs further information regarding the cover or stories, please contact Linda Helmer, Alfred Gerdung, Elaine Weisse, Donna Sengaus, Cindy Krywcun, Karli Gogol, Gerald and Lorraine Fosier, Mary Newton, Joanne Tolman, Larry Anderson, Judy Stoneman or Dariel McNaughton.
The Morrin Lions would like to thank the community for the support and attendance at the annual Santa breakfast. As a result, there was $1000 and four boxes of food donated to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Santa gave out 65 candy bags and sends a Merry Christmas to everyone.
Lastly, don’t forget that the Rumsey Ag Society will be hosting a New Years’ Eve Party at the Hall on December 31. The doors will open at 7:30 and there is a cover charge of $10. They will have treats and party favors available to ring in the New Year plus a midnight lunch, so contact Kent Holowath at 403-368-3733 for your tickets; should be a good time.
I will conclude with a few simple tips so you can enjoy your favorite holiday foods and still keep your commitment to eating well. Most importantly, enjoy the holiday spirit. If you happen to overindulge, have lighter meals the next day and find time for fun activities.
Tip 1—Eat regularly: don’t skip meals, make sure to eat breakfast, keep energy levels up and curb hunger by eating small meals and snacks every 3-4 hours.
Tip 2—Load up with color: Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, choose fresh veggies and leafy green salads.
Tip 3—Enjoy your favorite holiday foods: Enjoy all your favorite holiday foods, but keep portions in check by using smaller plates, pass on high-calorie foods that you can eat anytime like chips and chocolate.
Tip 4—Watch your drinks: Calories from alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks add up quickly, drink slowly, alternate alcoholic drinks with a glass of water, like eggnog. Think of a small cup as a dessert.
Tip 5—Be active: Balance out extra holiday calories with activity, aim for 2 1/2 hours of weekly physical activity.
Have a great week.