April 2022

The most popular recreational activities

Summer is a season for recreation. Warm weather beckons people outdoors every day and during every season, but a quick glance outside your living room window in June, July and August will illustrate just how much people cherish any chance to spend time in nature when the mercury rises. So how are people spending their time outdoors? According to a recent report from the Outdoor Foundation that studied participation in various sports and activities, the most popular outdoor activity in the United States is running. The Outdoor Foundation report indicated that more than 61 million U.S. residents did some recreational running in 2019. To put that in perspective, 61 million people represents roughly 19 percent of the American population ages six and up. Fishing was the second most popular outdoor recreational activity among adults in the U.S., attracting more than 50 million participants. Outdoor recreation also is popular in Canada, where winter-dominant sports like skiing, snowboarding and hockey aren’t the only ways to enjoy the great outdoors. For example, the Trans Canada Trail, a recreational trail that connects every province and territory in Canada, attracts cyclists, joggers and hikers throughout the warm weather seasons

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Q/A: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

Q: How are you working to improve support and services for victims of sexual assault? A: As former chairman and current ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’m continuing my years long advocacy and leadership in the 117th Congress to help prevent sexual violence and ensure survivors of sexual assault and workplace harassment are empowered to seek justice and live their lives with dignity, hope, healing and recovery. In 2016, I steered the Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act through Congress.

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New Series Revealed

Patrons are attracted to some books because of the characters their authors have created. For example, Stephanie Plum, Stone Barrington, Joe Pickett, Eve Dallas, or the Wimpy Kid all have readers looking forward to their next adventures.

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The most popular recreational activities

Summer is a season for recreation. Warm weather beckons people outdoors every day and during every season, but a quick glance outside your living room window in June, July and August will illustrate just how much people cherish any chance to spend time in nature when the mercury rises. So how are people spending their time outdoors? According to a recent report from the Outdoor Foundation that studied participation in various sports and activities, the most popular outdoor activity in the United States is running. The Outdoor Foundation report indicated that more than 61 million U.S. residents did some recreational running in 2019. To put that in perspective, 61 million people represents roughly 19 percent of the American population ages six and up. Fishing was the second most popular outdoor recreational activity among adults in the U.S., attracting more than 50 million participants. Outdoor recreation also is popular in Canada, where winter-dominant sports like skiing, snowboarding and hockey aren’t the only ways to enjoy the great outdoors. For example, the Trans Canada Trail, a recreational trail that connects every province and territory in Canada, attracts cyclists, joggers and hikers throughout the warm weather seasons.

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Football back on plus so much more

An excellent weekend of four-sport entertainment concluded with the realization that, at least for me, the football offseason is over already. In addition to watching NBA playoff basketball action, Major League Soccer regular season competition and Major League Baseball on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, this sports fan was treated to some tackle football as the USFL (United States Football League) began its first campaign after a near four-decade hiatus.

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Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Friday, April 22 Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Toast Lunch: Shrimp Poppers, Garden Salad, Garlic Bread Stick, Fresh Veggies, Apple Slices Monday, April 25 Breakfast: Muffin & Cheese Stick Lunch: Goulash, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, Romaine Salad, Peaches Tuesday, April 26 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Oven Fries, Broccoli, Banana Wednesday, April 27 Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: Sloppy Joes on WG Bun, Waffle Fries, Corn, Berry Fruit Cut Thursday, April 28 Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy Lunch: Grilled Ham & Cheese, Sandwich & Baked Chip, Garden Salad, Fresh Veggies Applesauce Friday, April 29 Breakfast: Sausage, Egg & Toast Lunch: Chicken Strips, Baked Chips, Romaine Salad, California Blend Veggies, Pears .

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