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WBy Ann Newstead PT, DPT, PhDho or what are you Thankful andGrateful for? Take a momenteach day and reflect.Are you Thankful for your family andfriends? As you move into the holiday season, express your gratefulness to those around you. Sending positive thoughts to others can be healing to you both. Staying active socially and physically can stimulate your brain and improve your mood. Reaching out to those in need can be advantageous to you both.Are you Thankful for your mind and body? The mind-body connection is powerful and has healing capabilities. You have control over both your mind and body. At times you may feel as if you have lost your focus. To stay in focus, schedule time to reflect. Thank your body by providing it with proper nutrition, hydration, and sleep. Thank your mind for reminding you to stayTake A Moment Each Day And Reflect.Who Or What Are You Thankful And Grateful For?active and engage.The mind-body connection leads toyour overall Health and Wellness. Think positively about yourself and others. Think healing thoughts about your body. Take action to invest in your mind and body through movement.Finding a workout routine that works for you can be energizing. Energy can be contagious. Once you start moving, your body craves more movement. Maybe join a class. Group exercise programs may give you the support you need to keep moving. Find a friend who shares similar love of activities that you do. Friends can help friends be accountable.Choosing the right combination of nutritious foods is important for our health and well-being. Use smaller plates. Grazing. Eat more fruits and veggies. Eat a little bit less than you think you “need” is importantfor a well-balanced nutritional intake. Proper hydration can lubricate your joints, heart, lungs, and other vital organs. Dehydration will impair your digestion and vital functions. If you are thirsty, you have waited too long to drink water. Aim for8-8-ounce glasses of hydration a day. Staying on a sleep schedule despite holiday plans is useful for rest and restoration of your body. Most of you need 7-9 hours of sleep. A routine in preparation for sleep may help with REM sleep and readiness (energy) for a busy holiday season. Avoid electronics, take a warm bath, or shower, or have a warmdrink before sleep time may also help.Give thanks and be grateful daily!Call today for a free 30-minute DiscoveryConsultation Visit and leave a message for Ann:Ann H. Newstead, PT, DPT, PhDExercise Expert in Aging Adults Vestibular (Dizziness) Specialist, Geriatric and Neurologic Specialist14418 Old Bandera Rd. Helotes, TX 78023 210-833-8336 Ahnewphysicaltherapy.comTSubmitted By HSHhe General Meeting of the Historical Society of Helotes will be held Tuesday, November 4, atthe Gardens at Old Town Helotes at 15060 Antonio Drive from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Guest speaker is award-winning author Cynthia Leal Massey. Her presentation is: “The History Behind the Fiction in the Historical Crime Mystery, Well of Deception.”Inspired by true events—the 1958 murder of a turkey breeder who is shot and killed while feeding her prize-winning White Holland turkeys on her farm in south central Texas—the novel weaves an intricate tale that spans the decades from Prohibition and the Great Depression to the aftermath of World War II, and the crippling drought of the fifties. The search for the woman’s killer uncovers a troubled family history of insanity, accidental deaths, and suicides.BGy Lou Dugganot an annoying Armadillo diggingup your lawn and garden? Theydig mainly for invertebrates: grubs, earthworms, beetle larvae, ants, termites, crickets, and other soil-dwelling insects. They also eat spiders, scorpions, snails, occasional small reptiles and eggs, carrion, and some plant material such as fruits, root vegetables, seeds, and mushrooms. They locate food by smell and use strong front claws to root in loose, often irrigated soil or mulch, creating multiple shallow holes up to about six inches deep when foraging.Wanna get rid of it? Well, they are best caught with a sturdy live cage trap placed on their travel path; bait is usually ineffective and can attract non-target animals. Traps can be purchased at your local hardware store for about $35.Cynthia will provide insight and background into the local story, historical setting, and people that inspired her novel. Her book will be available for sale. If you have pre-ordered her novel, bring it to the meeting and she will autograph it for you.A deluxe box lunch from Jason’s Deli can be ordered online at the Historical Society of Helotes website under the Meetings tab. Member cost is $15, guests $18. Order from five menu items. Reservation/meal order must be made by November 2nd.The meal order is your RSVP. If you are not going to order a meal, but plan to attend, please email info@ historicalsocietyofhelotes.org to RSVP. Guests who do not order a meal are asked to donate $5 at the door. This meeting is open to the public.Historical Society Of Helotes Meeting November 4How To Trap An ArmadilloSet the trapFind the Armadillo’s path. Identify trails, burrows, or recent digging and place the trap directly on the path or at the burrow entrance. Set it flush to ground. Ensure the trap sits flat and does not rattle or wobble; the trigger pan must be free of debris.Armadillos have poor eyesight so place boards or use a fence line to create a corridor funnel directing the animal into the trap. Give the animal a clear line of sight into the trap and, if needed, place natural debris on the trap floor so it looks like part of the ground. If needed, place flat stones or stakes to keep the trap flush to the ground and prevent wobbling.Avoid bait. Surface bait usually fails because armadillos dig for food; using bait often attracts raccoons, opossums, skunks,or cats, reducing success.Checking, handling, and after captureCheck frequently: Inspect traps at least once daily to reduce stress and exposure to any captured animal. Once trapped, handle the trap carefully and keep it shaded and quiet. Release, relocation, or euthanasia rules vary by jurisdiction, so follow local wildlife regulations and humane best practices. If relocating: Transport in the trap without direct handling, choose appropriate habitat, and comply with legal restrictions on moving wildlife.Alternatives and preventionClose access under decks, porches, and foundations with buried fencing or concrete footings. Reduce insect-rich forage by removing excessive mulch, leaf litter, and ground debris. Short lengths of fence orburied edging can make barriers and block common paths and burrow sites.Good luck!November 2025www.heloteshighlights.com7