Does your exercise routine consist of occasional yardwork and walks around the neighborhood? Maybe less than that? If so and you’re age 60 or older, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has a pathway to propel you into a healthier lifestyle. Two OMRF scientists are seeking 75 healthy Oklahoma City-area residents to complete a comprehensive study for people in that age group who do not regularly exercise.

The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board will award its second round of grants to help combat the state’s opioid epidemic, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced. The board voted this week to issue up to $29 million in grant awards to Oklahoma counties, municipalities, public school districts, technology school districts and public trusts later this year.

A bill aiming to clarify and strengthen guidelines surrounding an individual’s capacity to make health care decisions passed the House floor with a 87-6 vote. House Bill 1687, authored by Rep.

Seventy-plus members of the Circus Fans Association of America were in Hugo over the weekend for their first-ever annual convention in “Circus City — USA!” Association President Tim Tegge issued rave reviews for the groups tours of the Endangered Ark Foundation where they were guests of Barbara and Traci Byrd, Kristin Parra and their staff. The group also toured the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve where owners Ryan and Elaine Easley said they were the largest adult group to ever attend their show of exotic Tigers. The Association’s attending members also were present for the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus season debut, under the direction of Trey and Simone Key. Also on their agenda was a guided tour of Showman’s Rest at Hugo’s famous Mount Olivet Cemetery. Attendees were from almost every state in the Union. President Tegee is also the Ring Master for the Royal Hanneford Circus. More information about the Circus Fans’ Association of America can be found at: www.circusfans. org.

In the past few years there has been a surge in gardening activity and a desire to be outdoors. And why not? Gardening and being out in nature can be so rewarding and has proven to be therapeutic. If you are considering gardening for the first time or just want to get better at it, here is some infor- mation that will help get you started.