From: "Sky Valley Activities Office" <erin.rosillo@skyvalleyresorts.com>
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Subject: P.E.P. Talk - June 2023
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Welcome to P.E.P. Talk dedicated to your
Physical, Emotional and Personal well-being.
Staying healthy, well and strong with
Brain, Body and Balance.
We are all in this together!
P.E.P. Talk is our Virtual Activities Program that will be sent monthly throughout the year. We hope that you enjoy these activities no matter where you are!
Please look for our weekly electronic calendar and newsletter that will be sent every Wednesday from October through April.
Living in the Coachella Valley I am lucky to be in an active community with longevity as a goal. There are many places in open spaces to walk, talk, hike, meditate, reflect and enjoy nature.
Parking is easy and the weather is manageable year round.
We have our own desert beauty and many well maintained parks and trails offering benches for sitting all the way up to advanced hiking.
They are safe and well traveled. So take yourself, a friend or a group and get out into nature in the desert.
I hope everyone takes the time to look through all of the information included in this month's P.E.P. Talk and use it to help take better care of you!
I look forward to hearing from you. - Erin
BRAIN & BODY
The Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
In the modern, highly digital world, it can be easy to feel disconnected from the natural world, particularly if you live in a city. For many of us, the time we spend outside is limited to the short walk from the car to the supermarket, or the trip to the mailbox.
Nature has a lot to offer. Multiple studies have shown the significant benefits of spending time outside, and they're definitely enough to warrant turning your working lunch into a quick stroll, or changing your weekend plans.
Here, we'll outline a few of the perks you'll have to look forward to:
**Nature Improves Your Physical Health**
The health benefits of nature is a pretty astonishing list. Researchers have linked exposure to the outdoors with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and asthma hospitalizations. Scientists are still figuring out which mechanisms are responsible for these positive effects, but it's possible that they have something to do with the enhanced immune function and vitamin D production that are also associated with time spent outdoors.
Spending time outside is also really, really good for your brain . Exposure to nature has been proven to lead to better cognitive function in a number of studies. It's also been shown to decrease stress and boost happiness, both of which are crucial for maintaining good mental health and fighting depression and anxiety. One study showed a significantly lower risk of psychiatric disorders (such as depression, mood disorders, and schizophrenia) in children who grew up with more access to nature.
**Nature Promotes Healthier Lifestyles**
Many outdoor activities require physical activity , which is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Even low-intensity exercise like walking is a great way to burn calories and improve sleep quality. Nature also provides ideal opportunities to socialize with friends and connect with your community, which are hugely beneficial for your well-being.
**How Much Time in Nature Is Enough?**
According to one study published in 2019, spending two hours a week in nature is correlated with significant increases in health and well-being. Divided up, that comes out to just under half an hour each day.
However, while two hours is the magic number at which benefits of spending time outside seem to peak, it's not an all-or-nothing equation. In many studies, even indirect exposure to nature (such as being near a window that had a view of trees) was shown to have a positive impact. So if two hours isn't realistic for your lifestyle, even working toward smaller doses may still be worth the effort.
If you're in need of a nature boost, consider taking a long walk around the beautiful Wild West Wash in Sky Valley or around the park at Caliente Springs and be sure to stop by the cactus garden outside the main entrance.
Bring Nature Closer To You
Here are a few quick and inexpensive ideas to immediately bring nature closer to you:
* Bird feeders and bird baths
* Grow a flower or vegetable garden
* Add a bouquet of flowers to your dining room table
* Artwork to hang or display
* Place a chair near a window
* Open a door or a window to let fresh air in
* Visit a farmers market
* Display your fruits and vegetables as they ripen
* Have plants throughout your house
* Grow an indoor herb garden
* Listen to recordings of the rain, ocean, forest, streams, or waterfalls instead of manmade music
Go For A Nature Walk
Take a slow route and stop along the way to observe the colors, smells, sounds and sights around you.
Pick up an interesting rock or shell and bring it home to add to your collection. Be on the lookout for:
Feathers
Cocoons
Nests
Spider Webs
Footprints
Rocks
Birds/Lizards/Bugs
Trees/Bushes/Plants
Flowers/Weeds/Sprouts
Visit A Park Near You
Sky Valley and Caliente Springs are have Joshua Tree National Park right in their own backyard. It is the #8 most visited park in the United States and is less than an hour drive from both our our resorts.
Don't forget to plan your trip while you are in town!
Click Here For A Video Tour Of Joshua Tree National Park
Peanut Butter Energy Balls
The Perfect Snack For Your Nature Adventure
MONTHLY FEATURES
Recipe
Ingredients
* 2 cups rolled oats (see Tip)
* 1 cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter
* ½ cup honey
* ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
* ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.
Directions
Combine oats, nut butter, honey, chocolate chips and coconut in a medium bowl; stir well. Roll the mixture into balls 1" sized ball.
These are no bake snacks. Enjoy!
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Music
Top 20 Greatest Live Musical Performances Ever
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Fitness and Wellness Option
Top 6 Exercises For Hiking | Hiking Training Tips
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Games
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Movie
Just Getting Started
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He soon faces competition from Leo, a former military man who likes the same woman that
Duke is interested in.
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Locals Only
Welcome to the Coachella Valley's locals only recommendations for you. This is a list of local businesses, excursions and happenings throughout the desert. They can be experienced as a single event or group them together to customize your own adventures and day trips.
Please visit each website to confirm the days and hours of each location.
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
Local Tip: Make sure to get tickets in advance if you want the guided tour. Lots of history, artwork and artifacts in this historic house museum. Highly recommended.
Coachella Valley Preserve
Local tip: Their docent lead guided hikes are worth your time. They are complimentary and do not require a reservation. Exploring the Ecology of a Fault Line Oasis is a favorite!
Integratron
Local tip: Tickets should be purchased in advance. Plan to spend some time there looking at the art, gift shop and relaxing in their hammock garden.
**Pioneer Town**
Click Here To Learn all about Pioneer Town
Pappy and Harriet's Pioneer Palace
Local tip: A great spot to eat after visiting the Integratron, Pioneer Town or Joshua Tree.
Joshua Tree
Click Here To Learn all about Joshua Tree
Sunnyland
Local tip: The Sunnyland Cafe has a small, but delicious, menu for a light lunch or snack. The views from the patio are spectacular.
**Palm Springs Village Fest**
Click Here To Learn all about Village Fest
Palm Springs Art Museum
Local tip: The 2nd Sunday and every Thursday from 4pm-8pm have free admission. The Village Fest is also on Thursdays and within walking distance of the museum.
Great Shakes
Local tip: Every shake is accessorized with a small frosted donut and never disappoints. Also walking distance from the Art Museum and Village Fest.
**Palm Springs Air Museum**
Click Here To Learn all the Air Museum
Palm Springs Tram
Local tip: You need to get tickets in advance and tickets sell out in season. Getting one of the times earlier in the morning helps with parking and wait times.
**College of the Desert Street Fair**
Click Here To Learn all about the Street Fair
Living Desert
Local tip: The Living Desert has one of the best hikes in the Coachella Valley. There are three separate loops that offer a telescope to view the San Andreas Fault, picnic tables and plenty of plants and views of the Sonoran Desert.
Shields Date Garden
Local tip: They are known for their famous date shakes but Shields has a cafe, a walk, a theatre and large gift shop. Plan to stay and see it all. It is worth it!
McCallum Theatre
Click Here for the McCallum Theatre's Schedule of Events
**Indian Wells Tennis Garden**
(Home of the National Pickleball Tournament and BNP Paribas Open)
Click Here to see the Tennis Garden's Schedule of Events
**Celebrity Tours**
Click Here to see Palm Springs Celebrity Tours
**Red Jeep Tours**
Click Here to see Red Jeep Tours
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Please share your ideas and feedback with Erin at:
erin.rosillo@skyvalleyresorts.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
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