NounSingular recreation Plural recreations recreation (plural recreations)
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Related termsSynonymsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or sleep, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly sedentary life styles, the need for recreation has increased. The rise of so called active vacations exemplifies this. HealthA few individuals view recreation as largely non-productive, even trivial. Excessive recreation is not considered healthy, and may be labeled as escapism. However, research has shown that recreation contributes to satisfaction, and that the stress management aspects of it contribute to quality of life, health and wellness, happines, and that the use of recreation as a diversion may have clinical applications to individuals with chronic pain and other health impairments. In some cultures and religions, recreation is encouraged on certain days and discouraged on others. For example, in Judaism, Shabbat is a day for recreation, study, and relaxation; many Christian churches also have Sabbath. However, others interpret Sabbath to be a day of worship without self-absorbed recreation. Recreation is one (not the only) kind of stress management, or even stress creator. According to research cited in Time magazine, stress is a major factor in many of the leading causes of death in the United States. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Where can I find funding assistance for a poverty stricken community to help it start a recreation program? Q. This small town had to abandon its recreation program when two of its largest employers closed their doors. They have lost 25% of their tax base. The need for recreation is still there and there has recently been a large influx of spanish speaking citizens. Asked by yromem2000 - Sun Apr 9 08:30:36 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. There are many government grants published on a regular basis for just this very kind of thing. You need to find someone experienced in searching for them and writing grant proposals to donate their time and efforts to your cause. In the meantime, talk to the county you're in about programs they have. Write letters to large corporations like Wal-Mart and other industries in neighboring areas. They usually have budgets set aside for community activism. Answered by nwtobe - Sun Apr 9 15:09:16 2006 I'm trying to recreate a wine bar atmosphere. What colors should I paint my Recreation room? Q. I want my recreation room to resemble the cozy and sociable atmosphere of a wine bar/ French or Italian cafe. What colors do you suggest? Asked by MUSASHI - Mon Dec 17 21:26:17 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments A. Red faux effect.. Prime walls Paint in pure red Go over with a dry brush with a darker red..light brush strokes..takes forever, but great look. Answered by CherryCheri - Mon Dec 17 21:29:20 2007 What is the shape of recreation area signs?
Q. I know they are mostly rectangular but i think i saw one with like a tapered corner. Can you tell me if they come in different shapes sometimes and if you know a website or page about it? Asked by random - Fri Dec 14 18:21:27 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Every one I have seen is rectangular. Answered by Firecracker . - Fri Dec 14 18:51:53 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "recreation"  news.google.com Community Impact Newspaper After about 14 months of construction, the Cedar Park Recreation Center has come in $1149037.06 under budget, the City of Cedar Park announced July 9. ... Parks Stay Open Late to Curb Gangs NBC Los Angeles all 3 news articles » news.google.com The Associated Press washington (AP) Despite the recession, a blue-ribbon panel says the federal government should increase by tenfold its spending on outdoor recreation and ... Panel Urges Federal Funding Increase for Outdoor Resources SustainableBusiness.com Protecting Outdoor Resources Will Benefit Public Health, Report Says Kansas City infoZine Report proposes conservation overhaul GovExec.com Salt Lake Tribune - Talk Radio News Service all 72 news articles » news.google.com Indiana State University The sculpture, part of the Terre Haute Arts Corridor, will be installed on the Indiana State campus in front of the new Student Recreation Center. ... Sculpture installed outside of ISU's new rec center Terre Haute Tribune Star all 2 news articles » From Google News Search: "recreation"  townofblackmountain.org 188px x 250px | 11.80kB [source page] Recreation Department Facility Mailing Addresses and Telephone Numbers Administration 101 Carver Avenue Black Mountain NC 28711 669 2052 or 669 5213  exploitz.com 427px x 640px | 120.60kB [source page] Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Pictures Previous Picture Next Picture Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area picture 16 This photo is part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area photo collection Other photos in the collection  exploitz.com 427px x 640px | 89.80kB [source page] Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Pictures Previous Picture Next Picture Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area picture 6 This photo is part of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area photo collection Other photos in the collection From Yahoo Image Search: "recreation"  the-recreation-and-sports-blog.blogspot.com Mark Ian Jones Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:15:00 GM The . Recreation. & Sports Blog. Friday, 10 July 2009. CWB Wakeboards. By David Hagerman. The most important requirement that each and every wakeboarding enthusiast has from the makers of his or her wakeboard is that their unproven data ...  searchforsoccer.com Josh Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:00:42 GM Aviator Sports and . Recreation. is located within Floyd Bennett Field, an 800 acre decommissioned airport which is part of Gateway National . Recreation. Area. 1.1 million people visit Floyd Bennett Field annually. Free parking for over 5500 ...  idahostatesman.com By Roger Phillips Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:01:52 GM About half the money spent each year on trails, boating facilities and snowmobile grooming in Idaho could be gone next year unless a task force persuades lawmakers and the governor to change how they fund . recreation. . From Google Blog Search: "recreation" |
