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Fall Planning Checklist

19 Thursday Sep 2019

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Have you noticed trees in Wisconsin starting to change?  We know that it seems early, but the time has officially arrived. The first day of the Autumnal Equinox is happening this Monday, September 23.

If you thought summer went fast, you don’t want to let this beautiful season pass you by, too. In many ways, we think fall actually goes quicker because once the snow starts to fly, winter unofficially begins (even if it’s only October!)

To take advantage of the most colorful season of the year, we’ve put together a fall planning checklist for you and your loved ones to check off together:

  • Enjoy an afternoon drive, taking in the beautiful hues of yellows, oranges and reds. The best way to stay on top of the changing fall colors is by regularly visiting Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report. Find the best locations for viewing fall colors on their comprehensive peak fall foliage map.
  • Cheer on your local high school team at a Friday night football game. Be sure to bundle up because the temperature cools drastically when the sun goes down.
  • Visit a local orchard and pick a bushel of apples. Once you have those red beauties home, you can treat your family to their favorite apple dessert. Visit the Wisconsin Orchards Directory to find an orchard near you.
  • Rearrange your closet. We know this isn’t exactly a fun way to commemorate the new season, but it’s time to put the shorts away and dig out those warm, cozy sweaters.
  • Decorate with gourds and pumpkins. Whether you choose to decorate with fruits of your labor from the garden or stop at a nearby farm stand, there’s no better way to welcome fall.
  • Celebrate Oktoberfest. Since we live in the state of Wisconsin, we all know there are plenty of festivals to attend this season. Honor our state’s German heritage with beer, sausage and pretzels. Find an upcoming event near you.
  • Have a bonfire. If you didn’t have time to enjoy the warmth of a campfire during the summer months, it’s not too late. Many prefer fall fires as observers don’t need to sit so far away from the coals. Don’t forget the marshmallows!

Lots of Wisconsinites gladly welcome fall. It’s the best to time to cozy up and enjoy the changing colors. What are you most looking forward to doing in the new season?

Happy Autumnal Equinox from Lions Pride!

 

Super Bowl Super Facts

31 Thursday Jan 2019

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consumption, football, fun facts, green bay packers, halftime show, history, lions pride, Lombardi Trophy, los angeles rams, new england patriots, peyton manning, playoffs, Roman numerals, score, shutout, sunday, super bowl, tiffany & co, world championship

We’re only three days away from the biggest game of the year – Super Bowl LIII. If you’re planning on inviting the crew over to watch the New England Patriots take on the LA Rams, you probably already have the drinks and snacks taken care of. Now, we’ll provide the super facts to make it a real party!

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  1. The original name for the Super Bowl was “The AFL-NFL World Championship Game; however, “Super Bowl” was used unofficially since the very first game.
  2. The Pittsburgh Steelers currently hold the record for the most Super Bowl wins. Of course, there is a chance that the New England Patriots could tie it up after Sundays’ game; they along with the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys each have five Lombardi Trophies.
  3. Speaking of Lombardi Trophies, a new one is awarded each year, they are made by Tiffany & Co, out of sterling silver.
  4. The Super Bowl is measured in Roman numerals because a football season runs over two calendar years.
  5. Peyton Manning is the only quarterback to win a Super Bowl Championship with two different teams.
  6. A shutout has never taken place in Super Bowl history, but there have been close instances. The Miami Dolphins currently hold the record for fewest points scored when they faced the Dallas Cowboys in 1972. The final score was 24-3.
  7. The cost of a 30-second commercial has increased by 197.02% from Super Bowl I to Super Bowl LI. A 30-second spot will reportedly cost between about $5M – breaking it down to $166,666 per second.
  8. Super Bowl Sunday is America’s second largest consumption day, following Thanksgiving.
  9. The highest rated halftime show (which had higher ratings than the game itself) was performed by Michael Jackson in 1993.
  10. In 1967, the first Super Bowl touchdown was scored Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Max McGee.

Although it’s disappointing when our Green Bay Packers don’t make it to the playoffs, it’s always fun to have an excuse to gather with friends. Will you plan to watch Super Bowl LIII?

Happy Super Bowl Sunday from Lions Pride!

Diabetes Awareness Month

08 Thursday Nov 2018

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adults, blindness, cdc, diabetes awareness, diabetic retinopathy, exercise, fall, football, funding, garden, gift, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney problems, library, lions club international, lions pride, local, nerve damage, november, project, screening, strides event, stroke, support group, thanksgiving, type 1, type 2

We have arrived at the eleventh month of the year. If we were to ask you, “What is the Strides Lions for Diabetes Awarenessfirst topic that comes to mind when you think about November?”; what would you say? More than likely, your response would include something related to Thanksgiving, football or fall, but there is one other topic that should come to mind – diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we think it’s time to spread the word about the growing epidemic.

Diabetes is a long-lasting disease that impacts how your body turns food into energy. According to the CDC, approximately 30.3 million American adults have diabetes, and 1 in 4 don’t even know that they have the disease. People with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes are at higher risk for other serious health complications including blindness, kidney problems, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, nerve damage and more. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for diabetes at this time, but it is treatable with healthy lifestyle changes.

Lions Club International adopted diabetes awareness at a long-term commitment back in 1984. The primary object was to reduce the number of new cases of blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy. Wisconsin Lions are always on a mission to actively support LCI’s efforts, but November is an excellent opportunity to reach an even larger audience. If you and your club are looking to make a difference in the world of diabetes awareness, here are a few project ideas, courtesy of Lions Club International:

  • Conduct a local diabetes screening – Partner with healthcare professionals to carry out the event. Organizations such as government health departments, universities, hospitals and private physicians will often agree to perform free of low-cost public screenings. Learn more about getting started.
  • Organize a Strides event in your community – A Strides event is a highly visible, family-oriented activity that combines fun with exercise. Events can include walking, dancing, cycling or running. Find out more about organizing one today.
  • Start planning a school or community garden – Spring may not be top of mind this time of year, but it’s never too early to start thinking about next season gardening. Having fruits and vegetables readily available is always a great way to encourage others to make healthy meal choices.
  • Provide your local library with an annual diabetes magazine subscription – You can find industry publications with subscriptions as low as $10 a year. Talk about an affordable way to reach all curious library visitors!
  • Create a support group for those affected with diabetes – A support group will give you a chance to educate and inform others while creating a safe space for families suffering.

World Diabetes Day is Friday, November 15. There’s never been a better time to start planning a project to increase diabetes awareness. Already working on a large service project, or don’t think there’s enough time to get one started this month? You and your club can still help spread the word. When you support Lions Pride, you can designate your gift specifically for the WLF’s Diabetes Project – ensuring funding in perpetuity. Diabetes is no match to the power of Lions. Together, we can all work to inform and educate others to help prevent and control diabetes.

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

08 Thursday Oct 2015

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Crucial Catch NFLIf you spent last Sunday watching football, then you probably knew it was Breast Cancer Awareness Month after seeing a couple of pairs of pink cleats and pink uniforms. Many of us are already aware of breast cancer, but forget to create an action plan to detect the disease in its early stages. Awareness is not enough to protect us from the disease.

Globally, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women the second-most common cancer overall, following closely behind lung cancer. This year alone, there will be an estimated 231,840 cases of invasive breast cancer. In addition, there will be 60,290 cases of in situ breast cancer. Of those, about 83 percent will be ductal in situ, meaning it is non-invasive, and the remainder will be lobular in situ, which is a condition that increases the risk of invasive breast cancer. In 2015, it is estimated that there will be 40,290 deaths from the disease. Breast cancer in men is rare, but can occur.

Many risks have been risked to breast cancer. Unfortunately, the two most common are uncontrollable, being a woman and getting older. Luckily, there are factors within control such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and sustaining a normal weight as well as limiting alcohol intake. Learn more about the risks.

It has been shown that 1 in 8 will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime in her lifetime. The best way to fight is to have a plan to find the disease in its early stages. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is found early and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 100 percent. Think ahead by creating an Early Detection Plan.

At Lions Pride, we know first-hand that life can get busy, but don’t let something as important as health be put on the back-burner. Take some time this month, to think about your health. If you haven’t had a mammogram in a while, schedule one. Take control of your health and encourage loved ones to do the same.

The Autumnal Equinox

25 Thursday Sep 2014

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Autumnal EquinoxWe don’t have to tell you that the days are getting shorter and the temperature has been getting much crisper, but Tuesday officially marked the first day of fall and the Autumnal Equinox.

An equinox is an astrological event that happens twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. The Earth orbits on the tilt of its axis at 23 ½ degrees and on the day of the equinox, the Northern and Southern Hemispheres trade places in receiving the sun’s light more directly. During the Autumnal Equinox, day and night all over the world are balanced to nearly 12 hours each. Of course, the daylight will continue to become shorter and shorter until we approach the winter solstice.

Fall seems to be a season favorite for Wisconsinites because it means football, cooler Fall at Lions Prideweather and pumpkins. We especially love this time of year because of the changing leaves surrounding the Lions Pride Office.

What is your favorite part about fall?

Sources:

http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-september-equinox

http://www.weather.com/news/science/autumnal-equinox-first-day-fall-september-22-20140920

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