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22 www.DesertMessenger.com December 16, 2020 Dolly Parton said it best... By Jackie Deal Dolly Parton said it best. In an interview with Oprah, Dolly re- marked…well, let's leave that for now; we'll get back to Dolly later. Are you interested in living about seven years longer than your peers? If not, go watch TV. But it you're interested: a study that investigated perceptions about aging and sur- vival over a 22-year period among 660 men and women in Ohio, age 50 to 94 found: "Self-perceptions of aging had a greater impact on survival, than did socioeconomic status, loneliness and functional health." In fact, positive attitudes had a greater effect than lowered blood pressure or cholesterol, or exercise, weight loss, or non-smok- ing. Lowering blood pressure or cholesterol is supposed to increase your life span by an estimated four years. Exercise, weight loss, or non-smoking may add one to three years to your life span. This study found that adults with a positive attitude about aging lived more than seven years longer than peers with a negative attitude. The study was done at Yale University and published in the" Journal of Personality and Social Psychology." Further research from Trinity Col- lege in Dublin, Ireland studied 4,135 men and women on a longi- tudinal study and concluded: "The way we think about, talk about and write about aging may have direct effects on health. Everyone will grow older and if negative attitudes towards aging are carried through- out life they can have a detrimental, measurable effect on mental, physi- cal and cognitive health." Berthe in the Broadway play, "Pip- pen" sings: "Here is a secret I never have told. Maybe you'll understand why. I believe if I refuse to grow old, I can stay young till I die." It's up to you: you can think of growing older as totally negative or you can focus on the blessings and benefi ts. It's your choice. Now what about Dolly Parton? When asked how she feels about turning 75, Dolly replied, "I don't think about my life in terms of num- bers," going on to add that "I will be the best I can be at whatever age. I ain't got time to get old." Her fi nal parting thought: "You gotta shine from within. Sometimes, that can make you feel young and make you seem young to other people." So folks, in this dreary, dark time let's think positive and shine with Dolly Parton. QIA Quartzsite Improvement Assoc. (QIA) Craft Show & Yard Sale is 1st Saturday of the month thru March, 9am. 235 E. Ironwood. Offi ce is open Mon - Fri. 9am-noon. 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite. 928-927- 6325. www.QIAarizona.org. SENIOR CENTER The 3rd Friday of each month, starting in Novem- ber, the Senior Center will hold Arts/Crafts Community Sale be- ginning at 9.00a.m. 40 N. Moon Mountain Ave. CHAMBER HOURS Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is open Wed. - Sat. 10am - 2pm. 1240 W. Main St. www.Quartzsite- Tourism.com 928-927-5200. COWBOY DESERT CHURCH: The service at BLM LTVA La Posa South and the Lord's Supper will be done according to the CDC guide lines. DESERT SINGLES Meetings are every Friday at 10 AM in the din- ing hall at the Quartzsite Improve- ment Association (QIA.) Make new friends and enjoy lots of activities. All singles are welcome. The QIA is located at 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite. All singles are welcome. Join us. FARMERS MARKET open Thurs. Fri. Sat. Looking for vendors food related and single item vendors. Fees are $10 a day 3 for $20. Special deal for a produce vendor. Info 801- 403 9964. Vendors fees go to the Quartzsite Food Bank. 960 W Main near Ken's Grocery Outlet and K&B Tools. COUNTRY CONNECTION will be playing music for your entertain- ment, please come and enjoy. Se- nior Center 7:00 till 9:30 every Fri- day. We will have seating for social distancing. MUSIC JAMS are not be happening at Community Bible Church this season. 375 Sunrise St, Quartzsite. (928) 927-5035 PICKLEBALL BEGINNERS CLINIC When: 2 PM every Friday. Where: Holiday Palms. $3. Contact Pickle- ball Paul for questions, info or pos- sible alternate times. NO JAMS at JRs RV Park on Friday evenings until further notice!! SPLIT RAIL RV PARK: Every Thursday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Open Jam sessions - Everyone is welcome to bring their instrument and/or voice. Jan. 12th, 2021 - Michael Cullipher as Elvis 7:00 PM - in the park Jan. 26th, 2021 - Michael Cullipher sings his own songs 7:00 PM - in the park Feb. 9th, 2021 - Michael Cullipher sings Gospel 2:30 PM - in the park BINGO at Quartzsite Senior Cen- ter: 40 Moon Mountain Ave. Every Wednesday and Saturday, Doors Open 5:00pm, EARLY Bird 6:30pm, Deli 5:30pm. Come and have din- ner and play bingo or just come and have dinner. Available to everyone. NA MEETINGS Mon. Wed. Fri. 7pm at Alano Club behind Silly Al's Pizza. Dave, 442-273-7323. BRENDA RV RESORT Hwy 60 Brenda No Music Jams or Dances until further notice from manage- ment. All activities are for park resi- dents ONLY. Brenda RV Resort is located at 46251 US-60, Salome, AZ 85348 Phone: (928) 927-5249. Win Win Bingo Hall and Commu- nity Center now open Wednesday through Sunday. Win Win supports the food bank. There is live bingo, amusement machines, pool table, dart boards and more. They offer free water, soda and snacks. Locat- ed at 510 E. Main St. Quartzsite. Free business webinars FREE Business Webinars: The Ari- zona Commerce Authority and Local First Arizona — supported by a dy- namic group of community partners — have launched a statewide initia- tive to help Arizona's small business- es respond to the immediate impacts of COVID-19, plan for the future and return stronger than before. Register online now or if you missed any sessions visit: https://www.azcommerce.com/ small-business-boot-camp/ Calling all gardeners Quartzsite Gardeners are meet- ing on the third Monday of the month at 4:00pm at the Com- munity Center at 295 E. Chandler St. Come join us to tour local Master Gardener's property and see some new landscaping efforts. The club is about sharing knowl- edge, meeting fellow gardening en- thusiasts, and learning something new. Can't wait to meet you. Karey Amon

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