We're Back!

~Wid

9th Annual Winners Circle Weekend Gala

WINNERS CIRCLE WEEKEND
FULL HOUSE



SEE YOU THERE!

"Never forget ! "

Growing up in my family there was one thing that was constant for sure.My father was a Pearl Harbor survivor and we were taught from day one "Never forget Pearl Harbor!"

To all our Veterans a heartfelt thank you for your sacrifice that gives us the freedom we experience today!

Thanks Dad!

Wid

It’s Your Call . . .

There was a Letter to the Editor in the local paper recently responding to an earlier letter that urged people to take responsibility for their eating and health choices. (Sound familiar?) The responding lady was saying she didn’t want anyone – including the Government – telling her what her family should eat or how they should live their lives.

That attitude concerns me when people don’t take a hard look at the consequences of their actions. We’re all concerned with the escalating costs of government at all levels and the rising cost of living in general. Each year the obesity epidemic costs the nation more than $117 billion in medical costs and lost productivity. We’re talking about 68% of the U.S. population who are overweight or obese.

What really caught my eye was a report from Sweden that stated men who are obese at age 20 have already taken years off their lives – eight years to be exact. Researchers tracked the military records of 5,000 men, starting at age 20 and going up to age 80. They found that most men who were obese at 20 were apt to be plagued by excess weight for the rest of their lives.

This is why I have spent so much time talking about the problems of obesity, especially in young people. Now is the time to take action and realize that your health is your responsibility if you truly care about living a long and healthy life.

~Wid

"The Elements"

I truly enjoy building the castle! Making the pile as big as possible! In the case of the "Winners Circle Weekend" we call the bricks "elements"! They are coming together very nicely.
Landing Charli Turner Thorne as our featured speaker along with "The Ultimate Elvis Experience" from Vegas as our dinner show, gives us a solid foundation. I'm excited to build the Gala from here on.
We certainly hope you are planning on attending the weekend event. I promise you will have a good time.You too are one of the "elements"!

Wid

Halloween Tips ~ Reducing sugar intake

With Halloween coming up, give some thought as to what you hand out to all the little ghosts and goblins that come to your door on October 31.

If you're set on shelling out something sweet, here's the caloric info:
• Fun/snack size Snickers - 72 calories
• Fun/snack size Baby Ruth - 85 calories
• Fun/snack size M&Ms - 90 calories
• Fun/snack size Butterfinger - 100 calories
Eat one of each (approx. 350 calories total), and a person would need to walk briskly for over an hour and a half to burn them off!

The Cooper Institute of Dallas, Texas suggests some Zero Calorie handout options:
• Plastic insects, ghosts, skeletons
• Halloween-themed pencils/pens
• Temporary tattoos or animal stickers
• Halloween bracelets or rings
• Bouncy balls, bubbles or whistles
• Plastic vampire teeth/fangs
• Sugar-free gum

~Wid

"New Digs"

It is time to update your records.
It is official we have moved offices!!

Our new address is
2625 East Cactus Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032

We are located on the second floor of the
Student Activity Center in the east wing offices
of the SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE CAMPUS.

Our phone numbers, emails, and fax has not changed.
Phone: 480-517-9700
Fax: 480-517-9739
Emails:
Erik Widmark: wid@gcsg.org
Gary Nees: gary@gcsg.org
Tara Heinrichs: tara@gcsg.org

We look forward to seeing you at our new digs!

~Wid