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We didn't have to worry about getting into the spring-like weather. Winter has hit to let us know it isn't done with us by any means. (It's days like these that make you wonder why we are all up here freezing when we could be playing in a pool in the South...) The tree is down and the festive decorations are all put away for another year. Seems a little sparse and dull in the house. Did you know if you have any questions about you houseplants you can go to Better Homes and Gardens website bhggarden@email.bhg.com I had written to them about succulent plants. (I sometimes have problems keeping them going.) Better Homes and Gardens has tips for caring for those beautiful poinsettia plants you received for Christmas, too. Heluva Good News: Heluva Good just added another cheese flavor to its 8 oz. stick and 1 lb. block line up - Swiss Cheese in these two new convenient sizes, both in reclosable packages. It has a smooth texture and a nutty, mild flavor. Looking for something different for dinner? Mexican Dip is always a favorite around my house. You'll need some nacho chips to dip; hamburger (as much as you'd like); cheese (a block of cheddar); a touch of taco seasoning (how hot is up to you); and refried beans. Brown the hamburger, add a touch of taco seasoning with a tablespoon of water. In a large microwave-able bowl, spread the hamburger mix at the bottom. On the top of it, add the refried beans. Cut up the cheese into slices & place on top of the beans. Pop in the microwave until the cheese is melted. Spoon onto the plates, add sour cream and or salsa, get your chips and just start dipping and enjoy. (You could use Heluva Good cheese...) Happy January birthdays to Jim Malone and Amanda Dolan. Jim Malone and his wife Ruth are busy packing and getting ready to move into their new home in the spring. A great way to spend these cold, bitter weekends is to go to the library and get some good books to share. It's also a good time to plan your garden for the spring. The libraries have a large assortment of gardening books filled with ideas for making your gardens look wonderful all summer. Keeping a small note book and taking notes is a big help.Thinking about the nice months to come gives you something to look forward to. There are a lot of web sites on the computer as well that will be a big help. Are you thinking about taking skiing lessons? You can head to Brantling for ski and snowboard lessons from Willi 'Fiffi' Steinrotter. Class lesson times are 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Private lessons available anytime.
Monroe County's Seneca Park Zoo is searching for adult volunteers who want to become docents. Docents are the zoo's green-shirted volunteer educators who enlighten visitors on amazing animal facts. This energetic team is a vital part of the learning experience at the zoo. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a docent, an informational meeting will be held on Saturday, January 17 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in the Rocky Coasts Gallery. Interviews will be conducted between January 18 and 31. If you are selected to become part of the program, the eleven week training course for new docents will be held on Wednesdays, from 6-9 p.m., beginning February 25. An additional Saturday class will be held in April. Once trained, docents must make a five-hour per month commitment to assist with the zoo's educational activities. If you would like to be considered, please call Jan at (585) 336-7217 or email: Applicants must be 21 years or older. Applications are available on their website at January 19-20 - Career Days, Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester. Explore the many careers that zoos offer. Free with paid zoo admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, January 19, 6-8 p.m.: Family Fun Night Feast with the Beasts. First, share dinner with your family at the zoo. Then, see what the animals like to eat on a tour of the diet kitchen. Finally, meet some education animals up close and make a treat to give the animals in your backyard. Members - $25 for a family of four, $3 each additional family member. Non-members - $35 for a family of four, $3 for each additional family member. Advance registration is required. If you have fun ideas to help us get through these cold days of winter, please write to me and let me know how you survive the cold long months of January, February, March, April... should I go on? Have a great week. Copyright
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