PGCC Women’s Golf NewsDEPRESSION
EXERCISE AND
June is in Bloom!
If you are suffering from depression, exercise is an
excellent way to help feel better. When you exercise your
It’s time to transition from spring to summer golf since summer
body releases natural chemicals called endorphins.
officially arrives on the 21st. feelings in the summer daze and
Endorphins trigger positive so enjoy your body and
play some golfreceptors in you happy.that reduce the
interact with that makes the brain
perception Winners and ‘natural high’ is a wonderful
Here are theof pain. ThisStats for the last month: On 4/21 we
benefit for people In flight A Bobbi McDonald won
played Roadrunner. feeling stressed out or depressed.1st place
with an 89 and the ROADRUNNER winner was Marge Simpson
Many people become depressed because they either
with a 95! In flight B Ronnie Wetzel took 1st place with a 105!
feel out of control or victim of their circumstances. By
Judy Archer took 2ndexercise routine, you begin getting the
setting up a regular with a 106. Great job, ladies!
feeling of game control of your life and A, Marge Simpson
On 4/23 thetakingwas Cross Country. Flightdoing something
beneficial for 32 and edged feeling Brown by one (33) for
took 1st with a yourself. Thisout Barbof control helps battle
the win. Flight B, Nora Barlow you start to get and Marsha
the feelings of helplessness. As won with a 32 into shape
Lafayette was realize that you can change your existing was
you begin to one back with a 33. Flight C, Nita Carnine
the winner with a 28applyCatherine and make positive with a
situation if you just and yourself Forthun followed
30.
changes. Group exercise classes such as Zumba, Qigong,
On 4/28 we classes great help by addingBEAT the factor of
and Aerobic had a also time playing the social PRO. Jo
DeFillipps, our pro, shot a 76. These ladiesMany people
doing positive things with other people. BEAT the PRO….
WAY TO GO! Barb Brown 74…Bobbi McDonald 75…Marsha
withdraw from society when they get depressed where
Lafayette 75…Lyn Egenberger 74…andinto fun aspects of
group exercises help integrate people Char Mollineaux 75!
life rather game was Criss Cross. Flight A winner was your
On 4/30 thethan the depressing aspects of life. GettingSandy
Gilderoy (31)… Bobbi McDonaldlike taking your daily
daily dose of exercise is almost scored 31.5. Flight B winner
was Perry Hedstrom while …Marshabegin to look forward
medications. After a (29) you will Lafayette shot a 31.
Flight C exercisewas Katy feel and (28)the positive effects it
to your winner and will Sanders see …runner up was Lyn
Egenberger with a 29.5.
has on your life.
The Women’s 2-Personbeen proven to:
Regular exercise has Best Ball Championship was played on
May 5, 7, and 12. Yup, 54 holes of tough competition, friendly
· Reduce stress
partnership,anxietysmidgen of fun depression in the spring
· Ward off and a and feelings of were played
rain as well as the ever present Arizona sunshine! OK, you are
· Boost self-esteem
correct. The winds of Dewey made an appearance as well to
· Improve sleep
challenge us all. Here are the results: 1st Place Overall
All Neville are welcome side with a with Congrats, ladies!
Jane of theseand Donna Wallaceeffects 195 ! the battle of
depression. If A would like help getting started with
1st Place Flightyou–Mel Barnett and Nora Barlow in a 204
simple, effective exercise program, feel free give me and
(Scorecard playoff) 2nd Place Flight A Ellie to Tanzer a
call. have several had a 204 (Scorecard playoff) your
Sandy IMitchell also plans to fit your limitations and!st Place
Flight B - Nancythat positive step to not only improve your
lifestyle. Take Peterson and Lazona Lindner scored 218 2nd
Place Flight B but your Wetzel and Catherine Forthun with a
physical body Ronnie general outlook on life.
219.
—Gordon Barth
Gordon we is the owner and Even. Flight A located at
On 5/14Barth played Odd of Islands Fitness CenterFirst Place Tie
3155 N Windsong Dr in Prescott Valley. He can
went to team Marge Simpson/ Sandy Mitchel be reachedMelanie
and team at 928759-2271 or at [email protected]. Visit
Bridges/ Ronnie Wetzel with scores of 76. Flight B First Place
www.islandsfitness.com for more information.
went to Perry Hedstrom and a Blind Draw with a score of 77.
Enjoy and may your summer game BLOOM with low scores!
Perry Hedstrom
You don’t have to deserve your mother’s love. You have to deserve your
father’s. - Robert Frost
HINTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
As we round the corners and are heading to the final
months of the year we sometimes get so busy we forget to place
our heads on right and think. We tend to do and get done the
thousands of errands we need to before the holidays, many times
we get in trouble because we are in a hurry. Slow down; be
careful, as we have many people out there that would take
advantage of the moment when you are careless. These people
are counting on you to be careless because they need your money
and products you have purchased. They are our special- special
con-men and women-they want what you have.
At the mall a friend had locked her car. As she walked
away she heard the car door unlock. She went back and locked
the car again three different times. Each time, as soon as she
started to walk away, she heard it unlock again!! Naturally
alarmed, she looked around and there were two guys in the fire
lane next to the store. They were obviously watching my friend
and there was no doubt they were somehow involved in this very
weird situation. She quickly chucked the errands she was on,
jumped in to her car and sped away going straight to police
station, told them what had happened and found out she was part of
a new and successful scheme being used to gain entry into cars.
Weeks later, my friend’s son had a similar happening while
traveling. He had sto