5802 Kala Dr. • Abilene, TX 79606Phone: (325) 690-6698 • Fax: (325) 690-0388 • www.dyessfamilyhousing.com

May 2012

Quail Hollow Office StaffSandy Nichols Community DirectorKim Thornton Asst. Community Dir.Myong Lane Bookkeeper

Quail Hollow Maintenance StaffBrian Humeki Maintenance DirectorWalter Payne Maintenance TechnicianRoger Lusko Grounds TechnicianLisa Rangel Housekeeper

Office HoursMonday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

School’s OutThe last day for Abilene IndependentSchool District is May 24. We will becelebrating with our End of The YearIce Cream Sundae Party. Join us atthe Kala Clubhouse on May 24 at

4:30 p.m. where you can create yourown Sundae just the way you like it.

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Happy Mother’s Day!“A mother’s love for her child islike nothing else in the world.”—

Agatha ChristieMother’s Day is set aside to honor

and celebrate mothers,grandmothers and mothers-to-be.Shower the special women in yourlife with love, hugs and maybe a

card or a beautiful bouquet! Fromall of us in the office, we wish all

the moms who call our communityhome a very happy Mother’s Day!

Celebrate Our Military HeroesRecognize those who keep our

country safe on Armed Forces Day.Take a moment to say thanks for

their service and patriotism.

Memorial Day RemembranceOn Memorial Day, we honor the

men and women who havesacrificed their lives for our

country. We want to take thisopportunity to recognize all our

residents and their families who areserving or have served our country.

Mexican Fiesta Potluck DinnerEveryone enjoyed the Mexican

Food at last year’s Fiesta Potluckso much, we decided to do it again!Bring your favorite Mexican-themed

dish to the May Potluck Dinner atthe Kala Clubhouse on

May 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Coffee and ConversationCome out and meet your neighbors

and say hi to the staff whileenjoying your morning coffee at the

office. May 23 at 9 a.m.

“Proud to Call Quail Hollow Home”

Motherly LoveEveryone has a TV mom they love,

one who has made them laugh andcry and maybe taught them amuch-needed lesson. Here are a fewfavorite TV moms:

• June Cleaver. June Cleaver(Barbara Billingsley) was theall-American mother in the 1950sshow “Leave It to Beaver.” Shevacuumed in her pearls, haddinner ready for the family anddid her fair share of sweetlyscolding Theodore (JerryMathers) after his mischievousmishaps.

• Carol Brady. “The Brady Bunch”showcased the 1970s motherCarol Brady (FlorenceHenderson) as she juggled threedaughters and three stepsons.An artist and an activist, Carolwas willing to take on a blendedfamily with love and laughter.

• Clair Huxtable. “The CosbyShow” ran in the 1980s, a timewhen mothers worked outside ofthe home but still had theresponsibility of teaching theirchildren morals and properconduct. Clair Huxtable (PhyliciaRashad) was no exception. Asan established attorney in NewYork City and a mother, Clairalways had time to teach herchildren something valuable.

• Norma Arnold. Norma Arnold(Alley Mills) was anything but thetypical 1960s mother in “TheWonder Years.” Even withseveral other things on her mind,including getting her collegedegree, she knew her childrenbest.

“I played Carol as the motherI always wished I had,

as the mother a lot of peoplewished they had.”

—Florence Henderson

Protect Your Peepers WithProper Sunglasses

It’s the season of shopping forsunglasses as the weather warms andwe spend more time outdoors. May isHealthy Vision Month, a good time tofind the best sunglasses to protectyour valuable eyes.

Block UV rays. Choose sunglassesthat reduce exposure to ultraviolet(UV) rays. Pick sunglasses that have99 to 100 percent UV protection.Blocking UV rays can help preventcataracts and age-related maculardegeneration. A label on thesunglasses should state that thelenses protect from UVA andUVB rays.

Fit matters. The best-fittingsunglasses wrap around the sides ofthe head and fit close to the eyes.This prevents UV rays from gettingaround the sunglasses.

Don’t let price fool you. Just

because sunglasses are expensivedoesn’t mean they offer the bestprotection. Price often has more to dowith fashion than function.

Cut the glare. Polarized lenses thatcut down on glare from water, snow orsand are popular, but they don’talways protect from UV rays. Makesure the label also lists UV protection.

Color your world. Sunglass lensescome in an assortment of colors, butgray is most common because it doesnot distort color or affect contrast.Yellow and orange lenses, popularwith golfers, increase both contrastand depth perception.

An Eclipse EducationOn May 20 this year, the Western

U.S. will have the best view of anannular solar eclipse.

A solar eclipse occurs when themoon moves between Earth and thesun. There are several types of solareclipses, including annular, totaland partial.

Because the moon’s orbit isoval-shaped, when it is farther fromthe Earth it appears smaller. Anannular eclipse occurs when theapparent size of the moon is smallerthan that of the sun so the sunappears as a bright ring, or annulus,surrounding the moon.

When the moon is on the near sideof its orbit and moves between Earthand the sun, it will cause a totaleclipse, completely blocking the sunfor a few minutes.

A partial eclipse occurs when onlya portion of the sun is covered.

Solar eclipses happen two to fivetimes per year.

Never look directly at the sunduring an eclipse. Even though it’stempting, looking at an eclipse withoutproper filters can cause permanenteye damage or blindness. A popularfilter to use is number 14 welder’sglass. You can also search theInternet for directions on how to makean eclipse viewer with a cardboardbox or tube and aluminum foil.

Have a Safe PicnicGather friends, find an old blanket

and plant yourself in a favorite park:It’s picnic weather! Before the funbegins, take precautions to keepeveryone safe.

“The incidence of foodborne illnessis most prevalent from May toSeptember,” says Marlene Clark,registered dietitian at Cedars-SinaiMedical Center, Los Angeles.

For food safety, follow this advicefrom the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration:

Cooler control. Foods meant to becold should be kept at 40 degrees orbelow, so use plenty of ice or frozengel packs. Consider keeping drinks ina separate cooler so frequent openingand closing won’t raise thetemperature of packed food. Any rawmeat should be securely wrapped tokeep its juices from contaminatingother fresh foods, such as fruitor veggies.

Site safety. Take plenty of water towash hands and any utensils usedduring food prep. Don’t forget eatingsurfaces—never serve food on platesthat previously held raw meat unlessthey are first cleaned with hot,soapy water.

Food fright. Foods served hotshould be kept at or above140 degrees. The “danger zone” forpicnic food is between 40 and140 degrees; food shouldn’t be in thisrange for longer than two hours. Trykeeping cold food in dishes set onbowls filled with ice and hot food inthermal crocks wrapped withdish towels.

Sesame Chicken Stir-FryIngredients:• 1 boneless, skinless chicken

breast, thinly sliced• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium

soy sauce• 1 package Uncle Ben’s Ready

Rice Jasmine• 1 spray of cooking spray• 1 tablespoon whole sesame

seeds• 1 to 2 teaspoons ginger powder• 1/2 cup carrots cut into

matchsticks• 1/2 cup snow peas• 1 8-ounce can sliced water

chestnuts, with liquid• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oilDirections:Marinate sliced chicken breast in

soy sauce.Prepare rice according to package

directions. Set aside.Heat large pan or wok over high

heat. When pan is hot, lightly coat withcooking spray and add the chickenand soy sauce.

Cook chicken for 1 to 2 minutes;add sesame seeds and gingerpowder, stir. Add carrots, snow peas,water chestnuts and toasted sesameoil. Cook until vegetables are crisptender. Add rice; toss to combine.

For more recipes, visitwww.UncleBens.com.

Wit & Wisdom“Gardens and flowers have a way

of bringing people together,drawing them from their homes.”

—Clare Ansberry

“No occupation is so delightful to meas the culture of the earth,and no culture comparable

to that of the garden.”—Thomas Jefferson

“The love of gardening is aseed once sown that never dies.”

—Gertrude Jekyll

“A garden, you know, is a very usualrefuge of a disappointed politician.

Accordingly, I have purchased a fewacres about nine miles from town,

have built a house,and am cultivating a garden.”

—Alexander Hamilton

“If you have a garden and a library,you have everything you need.”

—Marcus Tullius Cicero

“I don’t like formal gardens.I like wild nature.

It’s just the wilderness instinct in me,I guess.”

—Walt Disney

“A good gardenmay have some weeds.”

—Thomas Fuller

“In my garden there is a large placefor sentiment. My garden of flowers

is also my garden of thoughtsand dreams. The thoughts

grow as freely as the flowers,and the dreams are as beautiful.”

—Abram L. Urban

“I do some of my best thinkingwhile pulling weeds.”

—Martha Smith

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w h o ’ v e p a s s e d o n a n d a p p r e c i a t i o n

f o r t h o s e w h o g a v e t h e i r l i v e s i n b a t t l e .

H a v e a s a f e a n d h a p p y h o l i d a y !

May 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayEvents and Activities Are for QuailHollow Residents Only. You Must

Pre-Registerfor Any Events and Activities You Would

Like to Participate in. Call the QuailHollow Office to R.S.V.P. At

(325) 690-6698

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Pest Control

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Children’s BookWeek (May 7-13)

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Pest Control

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Thanks for MakingYour Home With

Us!

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Pest Control

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5:30 p.m.Kala Clubhouse

Armed Forces Day

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AndConversation

9 a.m.

24End of School YearIce Cream Sundae

Party4:30 p.m.

Pest Control

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In Observance ofMemorial Day

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