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July 12, 2018June 20, 2019

10 Quick Tips to Beat the Heat

The Dog Days of Summer can be brutal with temperatures in the 100’s and heat index exceeding 105 degrees. It’s important to be safe in extreme conditions such as these.

Here are 10 tips to beat the heat.

Stay hydrated.It is recommended that you drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water every day.
Keep your home safe and comfortable by running the air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day and by letting in cool air in the early morning and late evening hours. If you need financial help to keep your home cool, contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/programs/liheap.
If your home isn’t air-conditioned, take a break during the hottest part of the day by going to a movie, shopping at an indoor mall, or visiting a library.
Eat light. Reach for salads or fruits and vegetables such as watermelons, strawberries, peaches and oranges which are watery and help keep you hydrated (and cooler).
Keeping your blinds or curtains closed and keeping the use of the oven, dryer and dishwasher to a minimum will help minimize heat build-up in your home.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat, lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing, made of natural fabrics, like linen or cotton and sunscreen.
If you must go outside (gardening, errands), plan this for the early morning hours when it’s coolest.
You can soak your feet in cool water to keep cool.
Avoid alcohol and carbohydrate drinks.
Remember to check on the elderly and disabled and those who do not have air conditioning. And do not forget, pets also feel the effects of the heat. Just like humans, they can succumb to heat related illnesses.

Avoid Heat Exhaustion

If you or a loved one experiences heavy sweating, weakness, a fast and weak pulse, nausea or fainting, this could be a sign of heat exhaustion. In this case, move to a cool location as quickly as possible. Lie down, loosen clothing and apply cool, wet cloths to as much of the body as possible. Sip some cool water. Read more about heat exhaustion here >> https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-exhaustion/symptoms-causes/syc-20373250

When to Call for Help

Heatstroke is a more serious situation and is characterized by a body temperature above 103 degrees, hot and red skin, a rapid and strong pulse, or unconsciousness. In this case, call 911 immediately. Before paramedics arrive, move the person to a cooler environment, apply cool cloths, but do NOT give them fluids. Read more about heatstroke here >> https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20353581

Enjoy your summer!

With a little diligence and preparation, everyone should be able to enjoy these dog days of summer safely.

June 25, 2018July 19, 2018

Get Out the Vote

June 26^th, 2018 is Election Day. Did you know that you can download a sample ballot for your district? Just follow these steps.

Go to https://services.okelections.us/voterSearch.aspx
Registered voters need to enter their first name, last name and date of birth.
It’s that easy!

Since this is a primary election, voters will only be able to vote for their political party’s candidates. The Democratic Party allows registered Independents to vote on a Democrat ballot.

Polls are open from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.

May 23, 2018June 12, 2025

Loneliness Highest Among Young Adults, Surprising Study Shows

Loneliness – the feeling of social isolation or sad from being alone. Social isolation includes living alone, having very few social ties, not having people to confide in, and not spending time with others very often.

In Cigna’s recent survey exploring the impact of loneliness in the United States, the study finds that young people are reporting loneliness in increasing numbers and at a rate outpacing that of their elderly counterparts.

The overall national loneliness score was alarmingly high at 44 on a 20-to-80 scale, but the prevalence of social isolation among those ages 18 to 22 raises even more concern.

The younger people, part of Generation Z, had loneliness scores of about 48 compared with nearly 39 for those 72 and older.

It makes sense when you look at the lives young people are living in today’s society and culture. Young people, who are just finding their way in the world, are either off to college or they join the workforce and in most cases everyone in their lives are new to them. It takes time to make connections with others that will prove to be meaningful and lasting. With a busy college and work schedule and most likely living in a new city without friends or family, it’s no wonder young people feel socially isolated.

One young woman called into a radio station with her story of moving to a smaller town and commuting one hour to her new job. Though she was involved in a church in the small community, she didn’t have the opportunity to make connections with people her age. Her co-workers often invited her to clubs and bars but she politely refused their invitations. She was desperately lonely, longing for human connections that matter.

It made me look back on my early days in college.

I had moved away from home and knew no one. I had joined a church and became involved in the college and career ministry where families committed to being part of the lives of young people.

I was “adopted” by a family who often invited me and other students into their home for lunch on Sundays or to hang out on a Friday night. They invested time and money into being a home away from home for many students – and it made a difference.

At Eastwood Tulsa, we are proud to have a College and 20 Something ministry – called 948 – that invests in the lives of young people and help build strong, healthy relationships that last. If you are in need of a place to belong, you will find it at Eastwood Tulsa.

“Then he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.'” Luke 9:48

May 7, 2018May 8, 2018

Camp Expands Every Students Abilities

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer camp used to be about acquiring survival skills. Now it’s about the social skills that need work. Parents used to send their kids to summer camp to toughen up a bit, to learn practical outdoor skills. Being away from the comforts of home and away from parents’ assistance, made this possible. Now camp is a place for kids to unplug and explore life without cellphones, text messaging, and their social media accounts. In other words, camp is still a place to break from the familiar, and when faced with new challenges, grow in new ways. There are many benefits to camp: social (learning to share, communicate, cooperate and so forth) physical (like becoming a stronger swimmer), emotional (like the joy of being completely silly), and psychological (like becoming more confident and self-assured).

Sometimes it’s hard to see this, but all these benefits of a student camp, not to mention how fun it is, arise because camp is so different from life at home and at school. Preserving that difference is one of the main reasons Eastwood Tulsa doesn’t allow cellphones, computers, Internet access, electronic games, and other forms of technology that tether kids to what they have at home. It’s one reason why sneaking a cellphone into camp is a terrible idea. While it may make you feel better, it will dilute, if not destroy, what summer camp is all about.
Camp is a place to acquire new skills and grow up a little while having a great time with your friends. It works because it’s not the same as home, and that’s a good thing.

Register your student today for KMAK or Faith Week.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_cta h2=”Kids Mission Adventure Kamp (KMAK)” h4=”For Students 3rd-6th Grade” color=”sandy-brown” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Register for KMAK Today!” btn_color=”orange” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Feastwoodtulsa.org%2Fkids-mission-adventure-kamp%2F||target:%20_blank|”]June 11th – 14th, 2018

KMAK is four days of fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Worship rallies each day focus on the spiritual theme for the week, which are reinforced by fun cabin devotionals and activities in the evening.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_cta h2=”Faith Week” h4=”For Students 7th – 12th Grade” color=”blue” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Register for Faith Week Today!” btn_color=”blue” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Feastwoodtulsa.org%2Ffaith-week%2F||target:%20_blank|”]June 29th – July 3rd, 2018

Five days of power-packed passionate and relevant worship, challenging Bible teaching, breakout sessions, team recreations, waterfront, swimming and all the amenities of Camp Wow. For more information visit www.faithweek.org[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]

May 2, 2018April 30, 2018

How to Bless a Mother this Mother’s Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mother’s Day is May 13^thand now is the time to start thinking about how to bless the mom in your life. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

1. Make her a keepsake (questionnaire, photo collage, handmade mug).

Mothers-Day-Questionnaire-low-res — Mother’s Day activity that is a great keepsake.

Mom Handmade Craft — Handmade Mother’s Day Gift

moms-emergency-chocolate-stash — Handmade Chocolate Emergency Stash

2. Make her a special lunch (or take her out somewhere special).

3. Buy her the perfect gift she’s been hinting at for weeks now.

4. Have professional family photos made.

5. Buy her favorite flowers.

6. Make a scrapbook of your lives together.

7.Create a personalized Book (how cool is this?)

Love Book — Create your own personalized gift book that lists all the reasons why you love someone.

8. Make a handmade Mother’s Day card.

9. Jewelry always says “I love you” <wink>.

10. Make her breakfast in bed.

11. Write her a poem.

12. Pamper her with a massage or visit to a spa.

No matter how old she is, a mother wants to know that she is valued, appreciated, and loved for who she is as a person and her commitment to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

You can bless her in many ways that will speak to her heart as long as keep this truth in mind.

For more great ideas, check out our Pinterest Board at https://www.pinterest.com/eastwoodtulsa/mothers-day-ideas/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]