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Being close to water and the great outdoors promotes health and happiness Delta Coves, poised along California waterways, is a new club community that is home to 494 waterfront residences. including the Resident's Club and LakeHouse, two main recreation hubs. Residents enjoy a swim- ming pool, cabanas, a hospitality bar, barbecues, parks, bocce ball courts, lakeside trails and more — all minutes from the new- home neighborhoods. The LakeHouse is an event space that can also be rented out for private celebrations. Other future planned amenities include an on-site TK-8 school. Lennar offers new single-family homes from eight distinctive collections: Wavmor, Shor, Bleau, Alta, Drif- ton, Crestvue, Lakelet and Watersyde. Home sizes range from ap- proximately 1,774 to 3,940 square feet of living space, offering up to five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bath- rooms. Lennar also of- fers their popular Next Gen design in select collections. All Next Gen homes feature an attached private suite that features a separate entrance, living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. Homebuyers also get incredible value thanks to Lennar's Everything's Included program, which adds upgrades and popular features such as stainless steel appliances, granite or quartz countertops, designer cabinetry and more at no extra cost. Lennar is actively selling new homes at the Northlake master- planned community, with prices starting from the high $500,000s. Home shoppers can schedule a visit today at www.lennar.com/ sacramento or by calling (916) 312-2008 today. Content provided by Lennar Sac Lennar Sac from page 1 Home, and its prox- imity to nature and the great outdoors, is being valued more than ever — and water has long had an unmistakable allure and power to inspire relaxation and promote personal reju- venation. The pull can be so strong that living near water and open space is one of the top requirements in con- sidering where and how we want to live. The bestselling book, "Blue Mind: The Surprising Sci- ence That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Con- nected, and Better at What You Do," by ma- rine biologist Wallace J. Nichols, focuses on the proven scientific evidence that being close to bodies of water promotes mental health and happiness. From playing in the waves as a child to his later scuba-diving ex- plorations, he under- stood that enjoying the water was more than a fun pastime — it was a natural way to rest and recharge. The term blue mind describes the mildly meditative state we fall into around water. It's the antidote to what we refer to as red mind, which is the anxious, over-con- nected and overstimu- lated state that defines much of modern life. Research has shown that being near, in, on or under water can provide a long list of benefits for our mind and body, including lowering stress and anxiety, increasing an overall sense of well- being and happiness, a lower heart and breathing rate, and safe, better workouts. Among the pristine canals of the Delta, the water-based lifestyle at the private boaters club called Delta Coves begins from the very moment you look out your back door to the ultimate swimming hole, the lagoon. Here, families can launch from their private dock into a serious splash zone, enjoy a spot for liquid lounging to cool off in summer, discover wild habitat and watch marine animals, be in a protected harbor to learn early boating and floating skills, and ap- preciate a meditative retreat to wind down from the day. The 494 waterfront residences range from 1,598 square feet to 4,000 square feet, three to six bedrooms and prices from the $700,000s to $2 mil- lion. The "uniquely Delta" designs feature generous ground-floor spaces that connect seamlessly to spacious back decks and private docks, linking them to more than 1,000 miles of rivers, sloughs, and canals that create a different highway to enjoy life — no matter the speed. Delta Coves is ideal for both those who enjoy being out on the water and those looking for a calming, tranquil place to call home. With the knowledge that being by the water is really good for you, why not maximize your time being close? Imag- ine a day's beginning and end with a gaze out across the water. And then imagine every day just like that. Whether you're a family seeking togetherness and qual- ity time, a thrill seeker after speed and excite- ment or a city dweller who yearns to get back to the wildness of the outdoors, the new homes at Delta Coves are waiting for you to unpack, take a deep breath, and live your waterfront life. Find your new home at https://www.delta coves.com/. Content provided by Delta Coves BY METRO Spring is a season of renewal. When the flow- ers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essen- tials. There is debate regarding where the practice of spring clean- ing originated. Some researchers link it to certain religious groups. It has long been an an- cient Jewish custom to thoroughly clean a house in preparation for the springtime feast of Passover. The house is scoured to remove any yeast bread, or chametz, from the home. Similarly, members of the Greek Orthodox church celebrate Clean Week, which is a week of cleaning before Lent. In Iranian culture, fami- lies spend days cleaning prior to the Persian New Year, which begins on the spring equinox. Spring cleaning also has some secular roots. For instance, in the 1800s, Londoners routinely cleared their homes of grime and soot that accumulated over the winter. Spring cleaning is still a ritual for many today. As people embark on their plans to tidy up, these tips can help them along. Tackle one task a day Who hasn't started one project only to be distracted into moving along to another room? This often occurs when people discover some- thing out of place in one space and then move that item where it be- longs, only to find a new cleaning task at hand in that space. Inefficiency can make you give up on spring cleaning prema- turely. Agree to address one room/task a day. Keep a basket or box handy to store errant items until you move on to the next room. Stock up on supplies Prepare all of the cleaning supplies in advance. Put together a tool kit of sorts with the equipment you need, including mops, brooms, rags, cleansers and the like. Organization can keep you on course. Utilize your strengths and weaknesses Some people clean because they are stressed or angry, oth- ers do so to avoid other tasks. Keep personality in mind when establish- ing a cleaning schedule. For example, clean at night if you're a night owl, or wait until you are feeling antsy before embarking on a "calm- down cleaning." Seasonal chores first Some tasks need to get done to prepare for the spring and summer season. These may in- clude cleaning the grill and sorting through outdoor furniture and decor. Spring cleaning may involve readying the pool for another year of use or cleaning out rain gutters to prepare for spring storms. Tackle time-dependent tasks first and then move on to others that are less time- sensitive. Spread out the work Some people like to devote full weekends to spring cleaning, but that can be overwhelming for others. Breaking down cleaning tasks into 15- to 30-minute intervals each day can make the job more tolerable. Spring cleaning sea- son is almost here, and certain tips can make the job more efficient and manageable. Wipe away winter with a good cleansing H2 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 001 Homes | Advertising Section