Monthly Archives: December 2009

January Calendar for San Carlos California

Tuesday, January 5
Health Fair:  Vital Aging, Fitness & Nutrition
10am-2pm
Adult Center.
802-4384

Friday January 8
Special Luncheon at the Adult Community Center
11:30am.
802-4384

Saturday, January 9
Special Needs ‘Snowflake Social’ Dance
7-9pm
Laureola Park.
802-4383

Saturday, January 9 & 16
Star Gazing at Crestview Park
Crestview Park, San Carlos
Dusk-10pm.
592-2166

Tuesday, January 12
Black Oak Casino Trip
Leaving from Adult Community Center.
call for more information
802-4384

Wednesday, January 13
Pathfinder Hike to Windy Hill
9am-1pm.
802-4384

Friday, January 15
5th & 6th Grade Dance
7:00-9:00pm
Youth Center.
802-4471

Saturday, January 16
Challenge Hike to Russian Ridge
8am-3pm
802-4382

Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
.
All City facilities closed.

Thursday, January 21
Ozark Mountain Jubilee Trip
Leaves from Adult Community Center
802-4384

Hypertension and the DASH diet

Hypertension is defined as having blood pressure greater or equal to 140/90 on 3 or more visits to the doctor.

To combat this problem it is very important to exercise while keeping track of your heart rate as well as eating what is called the DASH diet.  This includes a diet high in fruits and vegetables with decreased dairy products and saturated fats.  If you follow this plan, you will see not only great results in our cholesterol level and blood pressure, but will probably lose some inches too!

Here is a list of what is recommended by DASH.org:

Type of food

Number of servings for 1600 – 3100 Calorie diets Servings on a 2000 Calorie diet

Grains and grain products
(include at least 3 whole grain foods each day)

6 – 12

7 – 8

Fruits

4 – 6

4 – 5

Vegetables

4 – 6

4 – 5

Low fat or non fat dairy foods

2 – 4

2 – 3

Lean meats, fish, poultry

1.5 – 2.5

2 or less

Nuts, seeds, and legumes

3 – 6 per week

4 – 5 per week

Fats and sweets

2 – 4

limited

San Carlos CA News

DECEMBER 2009

New San Carlos Activity Guide Out December 4th

The Winter 2010 Recreation Activity Guide will be available Friday, December 4th! San Carlos residents will receive a copy in the mail; additional copies will be available at City Hall, Library, Youth Center and Adult Community Center. Check out our many new and exciting classes for all ages, special events and programs, trips and tours, and more. Resident registration begins Tuesday, December 8th at 9:00am. Call the Recreation office at 802-4382 to receive your Barcode & PIN number so you can register online at www.RecConnect.net.

San Carlos Tree Lighting & Holiday Traditions Program

The 21st annual event celebrating family and community is Thursday, December 10th at 6:00pm at City Hall Park, San Carlos Avenue & Elm Street. Enjoy a festive outdoor program of entertainment, visit with Santa in City Hall Lobby, and support our downtown businesses by grabbing a treat before or after the program (merchants open late!). Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Mayor’s Food Drive and/or an unwrapped toy for the Youth Advisory Council’s Toy Drive. Everyone welcome. For more information, call the Recreation office at 802-4382.

Breakfast with Santa in San Carlos, CA

The Adult Community Center hosts a delicious pancake breakfast with all the trimmings on Saturday, December 12th from 10:00am-12:00Noon. The event also features a special visit from Santa, holiday arts & crafts, and ‘Trains by Peter’. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for children 12 & under and must be purchased by December 9th at the Adult Community Center. For more information, call the Adult Center at 802-4384.

Auditions for San Carlos Children’s Theater Winter Production

Auditions for ‘Comic Book Artist’, San Carlos Children’s Theater Winter production, will be held at the Youth Center on Saturday, December 12th and Monday, December 14th. Sign up online for an audition appointment at www.sancarloschildrenstheater.com.

San Carlos, CA City Facilities Closed December 25th-January 3rd

Due to continued budgetary constraints, City facilities including City Hall, Adult Community Center, Youth Center, Laureola Park Center and park bathrooms will be closed (for the 6th year in a row) Friday, December 25, 2009 through Sunday, January 3, 2010. Emergency services such as Police, Fire, Storm, Sewer & Road Repair will continue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to make appointments, where applicable, for service prior to our closing. Our doors will open at 8:00am on Monday, January 4th, 2010. Happy New Year!