A PROGRESSIVE HEALTH NEWSLETTER�

February 15, 2016�

In This Issue:�-Recipe of the Month�-Broadway Week�-Ladies’ Night -February Facts�

-�Super Bowl 50�-Leap Year Trivia�

Progressive Times�Volume 9 Issue 2�

-Groundhog Day is a German superstition. It’s celebrated�on February 2nd (the Christian holiday of Candlemas). The�Germans believed if a shadow appeared winter will�continue for six weeks. Punxsutawney Phil did�not see his shadow this year which means an early spring!�

“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.”�-English Proverb�

-The month of February is Black History month which is�celebrated in both the United States and Canada.�

-February 22nd is George Washington’s birthday.�February 12th is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.�

-Amethyst is the birthstone for February.�

-February 7th, 1964 the Beatles first arrived in the�United States.�

30 Minute�Meal�

Four-Cheese Pasta with Peas and Ham�Ingredients:�-kosher salt�-12 ounces Penne pasta�-1 cup frozen peas�-2 large eggs, plus 1 egg white�-1 cup evaporated milk�-4 tablespoons unsalted butter�-3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese,�grated�-3 ounces part-skim mozzarella�cheese, grated�-3 ounces fontina cheese, grated�-3 ounces deli ham, diced�-1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated�

1. First, boil a large pot of water. Add pasta to boiled water and cook�until its al dente (about eight minutes). Add the peas during�the last two minutes of cooking.�2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and egg whites, then add�evaporated milk, ½ teaspoon of salt and mix together.�3. Drain the peas and pasta then wipe the pot dry. Return peas and pasta�to pot and mix in butter.�4. Add the cheddar, mozzarella, fontina, and egg mixture into the pot.�5. Place the pot on medium-low heat and stir constantly for about�eight to ten minutes.�6. At around 4-5 minutes add ham to the pot. Be cautious to not let�the mixture boil, or it will cause the eggs to scramble.�7. Turn off heat and add the parmesan to the pot.�Enjoy!�

Recipe courtesy of Food Network�

Progressive Health Does�

Broadway�

“The costumes were�beautiful!” Donna J.�

“I enjoyed the�

production.” John M.�

“I loved it! Great�costumes and music.”�

Joe O.�

Progressive Health Does�

Broadway�

“It was very nostalgic.”�

Doug L�“Great seats, amazing�

performance.”�Gerry R�

“Very educational.”�Bill D.�

“Wayne Brady did a�

fabulous job.”�

Alicia K.�

The ladies of Progressive�took on NYC for Ladies’�Night on Friday, January 30th.�The ladies enjoyed a delicious�three-course meal overlooking�Times Square and did some�sight-seeing before seeing�Wayne Brady In “Kinky Boots.”�

“Very funny and�entertaining. I got a�“kick” out of it.”�Cindy S.�

“It was an� awesome�show.”�Diane M�.�

Super Bowl 2016�Carolina Panthers�

Vs�.�Denver Broncos�

Super Bowl 50 was a match-up between two strong defenses.�Denver’s defense got the best of Cam Newton sacking him�seven times and causing two fumbles. Denver’s offense was�able to capitalize on those two turn-overs turning them into�points. In what might be his last game Peyton Manning�didn’t score any touch downs but came out on top. Denver�won the game 24-10! Denver’s Von Miller was named�Super Bowl MVP with 2.5 sacks. Go Broncos!�

1. How many days are in a Leap Year?�A. 400 B. 340 C. 366 D. 365�

2. How many Leap Days occur in 400 years ?�A. 80 B. 100 C. 250 D.97�

3. In England and Wales, what is the date of�the legal birthday for someone born on�February 29th?�

A. February 28th� B. The person doesn’t celebrate until� the next Leap Year.� C. March 1st� D. March 2nd�

4. People born on February 29th have�what zodiac sign?�

A. Aries B. Gemini C. Pisces D. Leo�

5. In what European country is it considered�unlucky to marry on a Leap Day?�

A. Greece B. Russia C. France D. Italy�

6. What is it traditional for a woman to do�on February 29th?�

A. Divorce their husbands� B. Propose marriage to a man.� C. Go on a shopping spree.� D. Get a new dog.�

7. If a man refused a proposal from a�woman on February 29th, what two�things does he have to give her?�A. A kiss and a silk gown.�B. A vacation to anywhere in the world.�C. A new puppy and/or cat.�D. The man cannot refuse the proposal� on Leap Day.�

8. A year which is not a Leap Year is�called a:�A. Common Year B. Ordinary Year�C. Leap Year D. Standard Year�

9. The first people to come up with the�idea for using Leap Years were the:�

A. Romans B. Egyptians� C. Vikings D. Persians�

10. A person born on February 29th�may be called a:�

A. Leapster B. Leaper� C. Leapman D. Leaping�

Leap Year Trivia�

1. C. 366 days�2. D. 97 days�3. C. March 1st�4. C. Pisces�5. A. Greece�

6. B. Propose marriage to a man.�7. A. A kiss and a silk gown.�8. A. Common Year�9. B. Egyptians�10. D. Leaping�

Newsletter Staff�