Join us this morning for the RHOA annual 4th of July parade (registration begins at 9:20am) and picnic! There will be tons of great raffle items, including a “Member Only Raffle”. We look forward to seeing you all at the Ranch Park to celebrate!

Did You Know… 4th of July Edition?

• The first 4th of July celebration took place at the White House in 1801, hosted by Thomas Jefferson.
• Three presidents passed away on 4th of July (Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe).
• Our national anthem wasn’t “The Star-Spangled Banner” until 1931.
• The 50th star was added to the American flag on July 4, 1960 to symbolize Hawaii’s admission as the 50th state.
• The One World Trade Center in New York was designed to be 1,776 feet tall representing the year America declared independence from Great Britain.

Waste Management Alert! Trash will be picked up Friday 7/8/22 (the change is this week only due to the holiday).

• Keep cool by choosing lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes and schedule activities when it’s the coolest, like during morning and evening hours. Also, make sure to rest in shady areas and pace yourself.
• Avoid hot and heavy meals as these add heat to your body. Instead grab some fresh fruit like watermelon, mangoes, pineapple, grapefruit, pears, and citrus fruits as these have high water content and have a cooling effect on the body.
• Believe it or not, there are actually some particular spots on your body that can also help you cool down quicker.  For a quick cool down, grab an ice pack and hold it over your wrist and around your neck or even inside your ankles and the top of your feet.
• Heat-related illnesses are preventable and it’s important to know the signs and symptoms and what to do should you or someone you care for show signs of having a heat-related illness. CLICK HERE to view a chart from the CDC that includes what to look for and what to do in the case of Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Sunburn, and Heat Rash.

We hope you find these tips helpful. Stay safe and stay healthy!