The free class titled “Stop the Bleed” was very interesting
and educational and may prove to be a life-saver for someone in the future.
Long-time trauma nurse Gael Whetstone taught us the three types of hemorrhage
control and how to do each of them correctly. We practiced on lifelike models
of injured legs and arms, applying direct pressure, packing a wound and/or
applying a tourniquet. By the way, the rules for use of a tourniquet have
changed since our first aid classes many moons ago! Everyone should take this
course.
Don’t forget this Saturday, October 13, the Twentynine Palms
Historical Society will present a free hands-on Weed Show workshop at the Old
Schoolhouse Museum from 9 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Also on Saturday, the Wonder Valley Community Meeting will
be held at our Wonder Valley Community Center, 80526 ½ Amboy Road near Blower
Road, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A report on the state of our community center and
park, plus the newly-formed non-profit organization Friends of Wonder Valley
are among the items on the agenda.
The USDA Food Distribution will take place on Monday,
October 15 at our community center as soon as the truck arrives sometime after
10:30 a.m.
Bob Dougherty from the County Department of Aging and Adult
Services will be at our community center on Wednesday, October 17 from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. to distribute bus passes to seniors, help with HEAP applications and talk
to individuals about other issues.
If you would like to go to the Twentynine Palms Nutrition
Site for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Reach Out Morongo Basin will pick you
up at 10 a.m. and drop you off at 2 p.m. at The Palms, 83131 Amboy Road. If you
have difficulty getting to The Palms, they may pick you up and drop you off at
your residence. Call 760-361-1410 for further information.
Handy Hint: To clean
tile grout, make a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide and apply with a
cleaning brush. Let sit for 10 minutes, give it a swipe with the brush, then
rinse clean.
Today’s Thought: In
the book “Inspiration and Ideals,” some of the thoughts given 101 years ago for
October 11 are as follows. “The sea is a sublime illustration of man’s life.
Some days will be smooth, others stormy, but if you are intelligently equipped
like the far-sighted mariner, you can be confident of a safe voyage and a
friendly harbor.” Still true today.
Until next time . . . remember to take time to enjoy the
WONDERs all around us.
