“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” as we enter the traditional Christmas and Hanukkah holidays—even though we’ve had to alter the way we gather this year with friends and family. Due to increased COVID-19 restrictions, the Women’s Club and Men’s Club will have to cancel our previously planned Holiday party. However, in springtime when the newly refurbished clubhouse opens, we hope to co-host a gala event, so watch for further announcements.
Last month, our meeting on the clubhouse patio began with a celebration of Veterans Day honoring our veterans and those in the military service. After a Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag, we enjoyed the lovely voice of Maria Elena Banks as she sang our American anthems. Thank you, Maria Elena!
Our speaker, Dr. Dung Trinh, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and chief Medical Officer at Irvine Clinical Research, discussed the potential benefits of CBD (cannabidiol) and its medicinal properties. Did you know that CBD’s popularity is that it is “nonpsychoactive” and consumers reap the health benefits without the “high” of THP? Dr. Trinh explained CBD can promote sleep and provide relief from anxiety, depression, chronic pain, inflammation, seizures, neuropathy. He did add there is an unreliability of the purity and dosage of CBD in products. Our body has an endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex cell-signaling system identified in the early 1990s that keeps the body in a state of balance. CBD binds to this system to restore balance and healing qualities in the body. It is like the yin and yang of stable equilibrium. Dr. Trinh added there is an unreliability of the purity and dosage of CBD so it is important to check three points before buying the product: certification of analysis (COA); hemp only grown in the USA for regulation; manufacturing process (CMP). The usual CBD formulation is an oil but it is sold as an extract, pill, and cream. Those attending the meeting received a CBD sample to try given by Helene Blanchette from My Jane Company.
Our November Outside Activity brought us to Roger’s Gardens’ Holi- day Christmas Boutique and beautifully landscaped grounds. We dined at the Farmhouse on delicious locally sourced foods served outdoors looking out upon the gardens. What a delightful and relaxing luncheon to welcome the holiday season! There will be no December Outside Activity.
Any Niguel Shores ladies interested in joining our “fun, friendly, and community group,” please contact Jennifer Paige at jopaige@aol.com.
Have a blessed holiday season filled with love and joy!
—Terry Link
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