Lifestyles

Reflection On Common Imperfection Sunday At Unitarian Church

CHURCH News:

This Sunday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. John Cullinan of the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos will reflect on common imperfection and the need for forgiveness as people “Begin Again in Love.”

The choir sings songs of the Jewish High Holy Days, including “Esah Enai,” a setting of Psalm 121. The church’s community forum begins at 9 a.m., followed at 9:30 a.m. with children’s religious education.

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is a congregation that welcomes people of diverse beliefs who share a common vision of a fair, just planet where all people are valued. Whoever you are, wherever Read More

IHM Hosts Vatican International Exhibition: The Eucharistic Miracles of the World

Courtesy/IHM

IHM News:

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos invites the community to join them as they host the Vatican International Exhibition of The Eucharistic Miracles of the World this weekend.

The local Exhibition includes up to 60 of the Eucharistic Miracles, and will be presented to the Northern New Mexico Community, Oct. 4-6, in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall, 3700 Canyon Road. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome.

Vatican International Exhibition of The Eucharistic Miracles of the World

  • Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1-9 p.m.;
  • Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10
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Fitness Column: Should Women Weight Train?

Should Women Weight Train?
BY KENT PEGG

More and more women are entering the world of weight training to increase their level of health and fitness and look better.

The numerous benefits of strength training are no longer reserved for just men wanting to get big muscles. Women, however, have long been concerned with the possibility of getting overly muscular if they begin weight training.

The idea of adding weight, even if it’s muscle, runs counter to what many women want. So how can women who don’t want to get “big” incorporate weight lifting into their exercise program while still maintaining Read More

Free Diabetes Education Classes in White Rock

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is taking registration for its free Diabetes Education and Prevention program.

Topics to be covered are: what Type 2 diabetes is; what having pre-diabetes means; the signs, symptoms and risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes; how to reduce your risk of getting type 2 diabetes; and how to make the necessary lifestyle changes to lower your risk.

The class is taught by Sara Pocernik. She is a registered dietitian with experience in many areas of nutrition. She completed her bachelor’s degree in dietetics and nutrition science at Michigan State University, and a Read More

YMCA Offers Weight Management Class In White Rock

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is taking registration for its Weight Management class at The Family YMCA Fitness Studio, 106-A Longview Dr., in white Rock.  

This class focuses on a “non-diet” method of weight management and consists of six classes, which address various nutritional topics as well as provide fitness advice. Meetings also include nutritional handouts, healthy recipes, motivation, support, a trip to the grocery store and more! 

The class is taught by Sara Pocernik. She is a registered dietitian with experience in many areas of nutrition. She completed her bachelor’s Read More

White Rock’s Church of Christ Moves to New Location

The Church of Christ has moved to 63 Rover Blvd., in White Rock and will hold its first services this Sunday at the new location. Courtesy photo

The Church of Christ, 63 Rover Blvd. Courtesy photo

CHURCH News:

The Church of Christ has moved to 63 Rover Blvd., behind Los Alamos National Bank in White Rock.

The church met since 1997 at the White Rock Community Center but because of new construction and the need of the space by the county, the church had to move.

The Church of Christ will host its first services at the new location Sunday, Oct. 5. Meeting times include:

  • Sunday Classes – 9:15 a.m.; and
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Co+op Offers Two Cooking Classes

Emily Schmidt

CO+OP News:

This month, the Los Alamos Co+op Market offers two nutritious Shop with the Chef cooking classes with chefs eager to share their knowledge and love of cuisine.

The Co+op’s cooking classes are 6 p.m. in the Co+op Café at 95 Entrada Dr. Each class starts with shopping for the ingredients, takes participants through the cooking process, and concludes with enjoying the final product. Registration is available at the Co+op and class size is limited to accommodate the space.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, learn how to make delicious, healthy, gluten free meals utilizing nutritious whole Read More

New Subway Opening ‘Any Day Now’

Subway owner Larry Singh, holding sign from roof, told the Los Alamos Daily Post today that he is not sure of the exact date but is opening his new restatuant near 15th Street and Central Avenue ‘any day now.’ The interior has tables, chairs and booths as well as large food posters on the walls. The kitchen equipment, counter and drink machine also are installed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Food on the Hill: Breakfast Casserole

 
Editor’s note: Sue York is retiring from writing her weekly food column, Foof on the Hill, which she has contributed to the Los Alamos Daily Post since 2012. We thank her for sharing her hundreds of recipes with our readers. Anyone interested in taking over the Food on the Hill column should email caclark@ladailypost.com.
 
This week’s recipe: Breakfast Casserole
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
6 ounces of chopped ham
8 slices of bread, crusts cut off
Butter
eight slices of cheese
five eggs
1 cup milk
 
Directions:
 
Cut the crusts
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Scenes From Sunday’s ‘Taste The Sky’ On Tarmac At Los Alamos County Airport

A diner at Sunday’s ‘Taste the Sky’ fundraiser takes a photo of aspiring aviators. The United Way Youth Team organized and hosted the annual event, which was held on the tarmac at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Dave Ploeger and his wife Johann enjoy the ‘Taste the Sky’ event with Los Alamos Airport Manager Peter Soderquist. La Cocina catered the event and Zia Credit Union sponsored it. ‘We had a lot of fun,’ Zia Credit Union President/CEO David Woodruff said. ‘We had a lot of fun supporting the Read More