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In May, we look forward to the Fashion Show and Basket raffle. After the October basket raffle was disrupted by Milton, we decided to move the basket raffle to the spring before hurricane season. May is also the time we say “until we meet again” … Auf Wiedersehen, au revoir, Adiós, arriverdierci, etc. to friends who escape to cooler climates through travel or to fly to northern homes! Please remember to return for the Fall Fashion Show and Gift Card raffle on October 16!                             
 
On a lighter note: World Laughter Day, celebrated on the first Sunday in May, highlights the 
positive effect that deep laughter can have on us. Started in India in 1998, Dr Madan Kataria wanted to test the idea that laughter is good for our health. This day is celebrated by groups of people meeting and laughing in public, their aim is "health, happiness and world peace through laughter". Laughing in a group is a great way to bond with others. Sharing a joke can reduce tensions and disrupt antagonistic feelings. Try it! The body cannot distinguish between being happy or acting happy, so when in doubt… laugh which can lead to really feeling happy! All cultures express laughter and babies laugh long before they speak. Even babies who are deaf or blind can laugh. Note: Peekaboo is a global crowd-pleaser. Laughter helps create social bonds to connect people. Studies show that we are 30% more likely to laugh at something in a group. Children ages 2 and a half through 4 were eight times more likely to laugh at a cartoon when they watched it with another child. Research shows children laugh about 400 times a day, but adults only 15 times.
 
The phrase “laughter is the best medicine” is definitely true! The health benefits of laughter include: lowering blood pressure, reduction of stress and boosting the immune system. It increases your oxygen intake, to stimulate your heart, lungs, and muscles. Laughing releases endorphins, the feel-good chemicals our bodies produce to make us feel happy and relieve pain or stress. The act of increasing and then decreasing our heart rate and blood pressure through laughter is also ultimately calming and tension-relieving. Laughter can even boost our immune system response through the release of stress-and illness-reducing chemicals. Laughter works your abs and burns calories, for 10 to 15 minutes a day, you can burn about 40 calories. I wonder, can it help you with the elusive 6 pack?
 
Life is better with a bit of humor. Laughter keeps us sane and happy, and this is the day to celebrate the gift of laughter. When we laugh, it gives us a sense of belonging! Finally, remember to laugh at yourself. Look at all the crazy rules or habits that may be quirky and laugh at what seems ludicrous! Let go of those that are too stressful.
 
 
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.”        Charlie Chaplin.
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Save the Date
Women's Supper Club
Apr 29th
Burroughs
May 2nd
Destination Brunch
May 10th
May Fashion Show
May 15th
Flourish As You Age
May 23rd
Sunset Dinner Buffet
May 24th
Brambles English Tearoom
Jun 11th
Happening Next
Bridge—Experienced Players
Tuesday, April 22nd
1pm to 4pm
Mah Jongg - Experienced
Wednesday, April 23rd
1pm to 4pm
Bridge—Experienced Players
Tuesday, April 29th
1pm to 4pm
Mah Jongg - Experienced
Wednesday, April 30th
1pm to 4pm
Yarn and Chat
Monday, May 5th
1pm to 3pm
EEC Mission and Implementation
Mission
The Estero Encore Club was established for women in the Estero and surrounding communities. Our mission is to provide opportunities to develop friendships, enjoy planned activities, learn more about our community, and offer ways to give back to that community.
 
Mission Implementation
The responsibility of the Estero Encore Club Board (EECB) is to support the sitting President and the other elected members of the Executive Board who all serve as members of the EECB. As part of that responsibility, the EECB  serves as advocates of the club. The EECB represents the total membership, and the EECB's function is to consider the suggestions of all members, by reaching a consensus when jointly making decisions based upon the Estero Encore Club’s mission statement and supporting the good of the entire organization.
Club Address
Estero Encore Club
PO Box 627
Estero FL 33929