5 Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions

1. Get in Shape / Lose Weight :

You know you’d feel better, look better, and be healthier…. but this has always been a tough one to make stick. This year make a pact with some friends that you’re going to get together 3 times a week and get some exercise. Even if it’s just going for a walk, you can see great results if it’s more activity than you’re currently getting. Make sure to find an eating plan that will not only be effective, but is a plan you can live with. The most effective diet won’t give you any results if you can’t stick with it.

2. Spend More Time with Friends/Family:

Many polls show that over 50% of Americans will vow to spend more time with their family and friends. This is tough in the U.S. where the average citizen gets 13 days of paid vacation annually; compare that to 42 days in Italy or 37 days in France. Again, make an agreement with your friends and family that a specific time will be set aside to spend together. How about the park every Saturday afternoon? What about darts and laughs every other Thursday night?

3. Quit Smoking:

Sure, you’ve tried to quit a couple of time already. Did you know that among people that have successfully quit, it takes an average of 4-5 attempts? Don’t give up yet! Many communities are getting more and more aggressive about controlling where people can smoke in public. Now is a great time to finally quit, not only will you be healthier and avoid the smoking police, but you’ll save a lot of money too. The average cost of a pack of cigarettes is approximately $5.50; a pack a day is around $2,000 a year. You can take a nice vacation with $2,000.

4. Enjoy Life More / Smell the Roses:

You work hard and don’t get a lot of time off. You must ensure you’re getting the most out of your free time. Look at the ways you spend your time away from work. Are you spending a lot of time watching television or surfing the internet? That’s time that could be spent on something more fulfilling. Make a list of things you’d like to do this year and resolve to get out and do them.

5. Get Out of Debt:

Do you think baseball is the great American pastime? It may be that getting out of debt should be the national pastime. Money is certainly one of the greatest causes of stress. Finally taming the money-beast will go along way towards accomplishing many of your other goals. It’s tough to enjoy your life when you’re struggling to pay the electric bill. It’s ultimately one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family.

Wishing you much success with your personal goals!
*source: www.selfgrowth.com

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 The Social Committee meets once a month in the evening for about 1-2 hours depending on the planning agenda.  All members collectively plan events and activities for our neighborhood to enjoy.   

 Mid-year the committee did decide to turn over their budget to be used for neighborhood expenses, but we still need committee members to help with the newsletter, update the website on social events, planning free or inexpensive events and bring fresh, new ideas to the table.

 Our committee is laid-back and enjoys working together as a team.  It has been a great way to meet people and get to know your neighborhood.  If you have been thinking of a way to get involved, here’s your chance:  Go to the LF Website:

www.linwood-farms-hoa.org and click on “Social” tab, then scroll down to “Contact the Committee.”  We’d love to have you join us!!

 Come Party with Us!

 This is a quick, fun event that can kick off your holiday. We have an anonymous donor that will be paying for the gift card prizes for the judging of our most festive neighbors.  Thank you to our patriotic donor!

The Categories are:

Most Festive Individual

Most Festive Family

Most Festive Pet

Most Festive Stroller/Wagon

Most Festive Bike/Scooter

So start  breaking out your red, white and blue decorations and go all-out!  Have fun dressing up yourselves, your kids, pets, bikes, scooters, strollers and wagons.  The bolder, the better!  Let’s see your American pride!

 If you do not wish to participate in the event, you can cheer on our Patriots on the Parade Route.  The route is the inner loop of our neighborhood:

Left out of parking lot onto Fontanelle, left onto Heywatchis, left onto Golden Valley, left onto Fontanelle into the pool parking lot.

 Popsicle treats will follow event to cool us off! (thank you to another anonymous donor)

Hope to see you there!