New Study Reveals S LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) _ A clinical study recently showed that women who sewed — both skilled and novice sewers experienced a significant drop in heart rate and blood pressure when sewing. Ruth Nierenberg of the Nimble Thimble, a sewing supply store in Lancaster, is not surprised by this finding. “Our customers have always told us that they felt sewing was a relaxing pastime,” Nierenberg said. She is happy that others are rec ognizing sewing as a great stress buster. In recognition of Septem ber as National Sewing Month, The Nimble Thimble is offering a series of free sewing lessons. “It’s a great way to introduce people to the relaxing pastime of sewing,” Nierenberg said. Of the clinical study that indi cates the positive, stress-reducing benefits gained from sewing, Nierenberg repotted that the study was conducted in a controlled laboratory environment at a psy chologist’s office in New York City during the months of March and April. Two groups of women—exper ienced sewers and nonsewers were measured for blood pressure, heart rate, epidural skin response (perspiration and peripheral skin temperature. A biofeedback method was used to monitor each woman while she engaged in five different leisure activities. The activities were rotated randomly in order to avoid and "order effect.” The activities included playing a card game, 7UOMU §? W MFG. CORP. 380 SERIES PORTABLE ELEVATORS A versatile, economical elevator for bales and Ear Corn. WELL BALANCED, RUGGEDLY BUILT FOR MANY YEARS OF TROUBLE-FREE SERVICE 390 Series ROLL-A-WAY CONVEYORThis is A Rugged High Speed Unit For Ear Corn, Silage, Bulk Feeds, Grains, Manure or Bales Exhaust ' Fans painting with water colors, reading a paper, playing a hand-held video game, and sewing a simple project ‘The importance of a hobby or a creative pursuit cannot be over emphasized,” said Dr. Robert Reiner, administrative director of Behavioral Associates in New York City and designer of the stress study for American Home Sewing & Craft Association. “If we don’t allow our bodies to rest from the pressures of everyday life, we are placing ourselves at risk for heart diseases or other ill nesses. Creative activities and hobbies—like sewing—can help a person focus on something pro ductive and get away from their worries for a while,” Reiner said. The free sewing classes arc scheduled for Wednesday, Sep tember 13,20, and 27 at 1:30 p.m. Participants may attend one or all of the scheduled classes, which includes lessons on sewing with elastic, using a serger, and quick The N | mb | e Thimble offers a series of free sewing lessons In recognition of, itional and easy corutnicdon. Sewing Month. A recent study reveals that sewing may be good for your heart Although The Nimble i mmbie because sewers participating In the study showed a significant drop In heart rate and is situated in the city at 45 N. blood pressure W hen compared to other leisure activities. Market St, it is easy to find and . c , ...... nrp plenty of parking is nearby. The tral Market Mall across from the ticipants will receive a free parking P g sewing store is located in the Cen- Prince Street Parking Garage. Par- pass. can UU) Museum To Hold Grandparents’ Day MUMFORD, N.Y. Step back in time to the days of our great-great-grandparents for a unique opportunity to experience family fun at its finest. At Genesee Country Museum’s annual Grand parents’ Day, Sunday, September 10, grandparents can spend a play ful day in the country with their 125 King Court/ Hollander Rd. New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 354-9611 UTILITY TRAILERS FRT SERIES Available In 5000 Thru 10,000 GVW. Othar Modala 3000 to 24,000 GVW Aiao Avallabla grandchildren listening to stories of days gone by as told by master storyteller Tom Bohrer, playing 19th century games, and singing and dancing to live music. The festivities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to S p.m. Grandparents are admitted free to the museum if ac companied by one or more grand 880 SERIES PORTABLE BALE ELEVATOR ft MOW CONVBTOR SYSTEM ( llllt.K I I S I-