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WOWW – February 11, 2009; 8:30 am – 11:00 am

February 10, 2009

Councilmember Nancy Pyle’s 2nd Annual (WOWW) (Westfield Oakridge Winter Walk and Resource Faire for Seniors) will be held on Wednesday, February 11 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. Schedule of events: 8:30 am to 11:00 am Resource tables open 8:30 am to 9:10 am Seniors register for WOWW in the Sears Courtyard of WestfieldOakridge Mall […]

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COFFEE FILTERS…Who Knew!

February 8, 2009

Coffee filters…who knew! And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar Tree for almost nothing. 1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers. 2 Clean windows and mirrors. Coffee filters are lint-free so they’ll leave windows sparkling. 3. Protect China . Separate your good dishes by putting a […]

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Clubhouse Recipe for Month of February

February 6, 2009

PEPPERED SALMON WITH TOMATO LIME AND CAPER RELISH Relish:2 Roma tomatoes, finely diced1 Tbsp. capers1 tsp. diced red onion1 tsp. diced pepper (either yellow, orange, red, or green)3 limes, rolled, squeezed and juiced1 oz. extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and let stand for a minimum […]

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DID YOU KNOW?

February 1, 2009

1. Weeds Away with Newspapers When you start to put in your plants, work the nutrients into the soil. Wet newspapers, put layers around the plants overlapping as you go and cover with mulch. Forget about the weeds! Weeds will get through some gardening plastic and they will not get through wet newspapers. 2. Get […]

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GREEN TIP: Paperboard is Recyclable

January 22, 2009

Paperboard is a thicker form of paper used in consumer packaging. Examples include cereal containers, tissue boxes, drink boxes, detergent packaging, and shoe boxes. Paperboard is recyclable–often at curbside–if the plastic liner has been removed and it has not been stained with cooking oil or water. While paperboard often is coated with kaolin clay to […]

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GREEN TIP: Use Before Recycling!

January 16, 2009

Collect 8.5- by 11-inch paper that’s been printed on one side by your printers and fax machines, designate a paper drawer on each printer, or as many printers as practical, for this paper, and use it to print drafts.

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Villages Restaurant

January 4, 2009

Our Clubhouse is changing up the Features for dinner…. The Buffet Night on Wednesday evenings has been changed to ITALIAN NIGHT starting January 7. One Starter, One Entree, and One Dessert for ONLY $11.99. Wow, how can you pass up this 2009 economic change. See you on Wednesday evenings in the Clubhouse!

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Clubhouse Recipe of Month of January

January 4, 2009

PASTEL IMPOSIBLE (IMPOSSIBLE CAKE) Cake:1 box chocolate cake mix1/2 can evaporated milk1/2 cup oil3 eggs1 cup caramel sauce Preheat over to 350. Stir the chocolate cake mix with the evaporated milk, oil, eggs, and caramel sauce until mixed. Pour into greased 9×13 inch pan. Set aside. Flan:1/2 can condensed milk1/2 can evaporated milk3 eggs1 teaspoon […]

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GREEN TIP: Stash Away Money in 2009

January 1, 2009

Drink tap water and before you know it, you can stash away $14,000. You don’t always have to drink bottled water. A $3 bottle of water a day x 365 days x 10 years x 6% interest is $14,694. That can be money in your pocket! Small changes today means BIG bucks tomorrow. Happy savings […]

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GREEN TIP: Confused about Plastics?

December 18, 2008

You’re not alone. Experts have reached a consensus and recommend that you avoid these varieties — identified by a triangle and number on the bottom of most containers — for the following reasons: 1. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) commonly contains di-2-ehtylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), an endocrine disruptor and probable human carcinogen, as a softener. 2. Polystyrene (PS) […]

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