Keep Up With the Latest Digital, Social, and Literary Trends; March 2020
Book Club: What to Read This Month
It’s Not All Downhill From Here
by Terry McMillan
Life is good for 68-year-old Loretha Curry. She has a high-paying job that she loves, a doting husband, and a group of best friends. But when things take a turn for the worse, Loretha uses all her strength and determination to move on and figure out her future.
Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott
Read this classic for the first time or the fifth. Follow sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy as they grow up in New England with their mom while their dad is off to war. The women, no matter how different they are from each other, are bound with love and strength.
The Sun Down Motel
by Simone St. James
When Viv Delaney starts working as the night clerk at the Sun Down Motel in Fell, New York, strange and scary things start happening to her. Years later, her niece, Carly, takes the same job hoping it will help her find her aunt who disappeared from the motel 35 years earlier.
Hobby Spotlight: Water Aerobics
Grab your swimsuit and get ready for a heart-healthy, low-impact, calorie-burning workout that’s fun and helps improve circulation.
Local places to make a splash:
Folsom Wellness & Sports Conditioning Center, Folsom
folsomwellness.com
Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, Roseville
roseville.ca.us/government/departments/parks/parks_places/shellito_indoor_pool
Spare Time Sports Clubs, various locations
sparetimesportsclubs.com/adultswim
Roseville Health & Wellness Center, Roseville,
916-677-1200, rosevillehwc.com/aquatic-center
City of Sacramento (Clunie Pool, Doyle Pool, Mangan Pool, Pannell Meadowview Pool, Tahoe Pool)
cityofsacramento.org/parksandrec/recreation/aquatics/programming/water-aerobics
App Alert
Stocard Unclutter your wallet by adding all of your rewards cards to this app—from CVS and Starbucks, to Walgreens and more. Scan each card into the app and don’t worry about digging through your wallet next time you need to find your rewards.
Genius Scan
If you find yourself asking, “Where did I put that receipt?” you need this app, which scans receipts and documents while removing shadows and correcting distortions.
Calm
This app contains meditation and breathing exercises as well as “sleep stories” to help you fall asleep. You can also listen to soothing nature sounds or music to help you relax.
Motivation
Whether you need some encouraging words, help conquering a fear, or motivation for achieving a goal, this app will help with positive reminders.
Vrbo Vacation Rentals
Search from over two million vacation homes in over 190 countries. Plan your vacation, book it, and then enjoy!
Articles by Julie Ryan