1 - Friendship Manor

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1 - Friendship Manor
Calendar of Events
May 2013
THE ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT MISSION
To provide a broad range of stimulating and
enjoyable activities for the residents of Friendship
Manor’s Silver Cross Health & Rehabilitation
Pavilion. We will maintain a proactive and high
service-oriented attitude as we strive to meet the
diverse needs and interests of our residents.
YOUR ACTIVITY TEAM:
Activity Coordinator: Amber White
Activity Assistants: Shirley Howell, Jamie Rebello and
Diane Schade
Transportation: Ron Miller, Ray Roland, Vergie
Friendship Manor is a faith-based, nonprofit, 501(C)(3), charitable
Continuing Care Retirement Community founded by
1209-21st Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 • 309-786-9667 •
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Clara Duytschaever, Resident
Date of Birth: October 14, 1913…..she will turn 100 this year!!!
Religion/Church: Catholic/Sacred Heart of Moline
Parents: Martha and Amos
School: Longfellow Elementary and Sacred Heart Catholic School
Husband: Gerard Herman, Henry Pyson, and Camile Duytschaever
Children: Frank, Mary Ann, Janeen, Peter, Marianne, and Camilla
Hobbies: Dancing and Singing
Travel: Clara enjoyed to travel
Job: Clara worked as a sales clerk at New York Department Store
Music: Lawrence Welk, Guy Lumbardo and Frank Sinatra
Animals/Pets: Clara LOVED her dog Billy that she had as a child
Favorite Dessert: Apple and Cherry Pie
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Favorite Flower: Roses
Fond Childhood Memory: Clara loves to tell the story of
the night her father received his American citizenship. He
was outside shouting and cheering, “Viva America”.
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Madicella Aguilera, Employee
Date of Birth: July, 5th 1989
Religion/Church: Catholic
Parents: Ramona DeAnda and Antiono Aguilera
Siblings: 1 brother and 5 sisters
Nickname: Madi
School: Moline High School
Hobbies: Drawing, dancing, and playing with her nieces and nephews
Travel: North Carolina
Job: Certified Nursing Assistant at Friendship Manor
Music: Alternative/Indie, Mexican, Country and Rock
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream
Favorite Holiday: Cinco de Mayo
Favorite Flower: Lily
Lucky Number: 5
Fond Childhood Memory: Madi has memories of her father
throwing her up in the air and catching her.
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Honoring Heroes
May 4 is International Firefighters’ Day. This day for honoring our local heroes came about
thanks to firefighter JJ Edmondson, who wished to honor five firefighters who died fighting a wildfire in Australia in 1998. May 4 is the feast day of Saint
Florian, the patron saint of firefighters. Florian himself is thought
to have been the commander of a battalion of
firefighters in ancient Rome. Legend states that he was able to save an entire village
from fire with the use of only one bucket of water.
The symbol of International Firefighters’ Day is an entwined red and
blue ribbon. The red symbolizes fire and the blue symbolizes water.
Wearing this ribbon shows our support and appreciation for firefighters everywhere who risk their lives to protect us.
Mind Your Ps and Qs
May is filled with holidays and social gettogethers. Lucky for us, May is also the
perfect month to review some basic rules
of etiquette and manners. While Etiquette
Week is May 13–17, we should be careful
to act with courtesy and kindness all month
long.
Technology is everywhere these days and
it, too, requires etiquette. When it comes
to email, always respond (unless it is junk
mail), and be sure to reread messages before sending to make sure the content is
appropriate and spelling and grammar are
correct. Cell phones pose many etiquette
challenges. Taking a call tells the person
you are with that the call is more important. When you do take calls, speak softly
and do not discuss
personal problems
in public places. Never take or make calls
in a restaurant, library, theater, or church,
and never drive and phone at the same
time. Text
messaging
is a very
casual and
informal
means of
communication. Do not
send important messages via
Certain rules of etiquette are timeless.
These tips should be followed at all times
and under all circumstances. For example, we should always say “please” and
“thank you.” Men should remove their hats
indoors, unless they are in public spaces
such as a post office or an airport (hats
should be removed in schools, libraries,
and courthouses), or at an indoor sporting
event. Both men and women should graciously hold the door for others. Always
be on time. Do not groom yourself or chew
gum in public. Keep conversations pleasant by avoiding topics such as money,
politics, or religion. And always turn off
the ringer of your cell phone when in a
public space.
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Stand Tall
Whether it is in front of a computer or television or at a desk leaning over paperwork,
many people sit, on average, 56 hours a
week. This prolonged sitting leads to poor
posture, which leads to all sorts of health
problems. But have no fear, for May is Correct Posture Month.
ears, shoulders, hips,
knees, and ankles are
aligned. Want to keep
your posture in check
while sitting? Tie one
end of a string to the
top button of your
shirt and the other end to your belt buckle.
Keep the string taut. When it goes slack,
that means you’re slouching. Good posture
prevents back and neck pain, increases
concentration, facilitates blood circulation,
Good posture doesn’t mean having a back
as straight as a board. Rather, it involves a
“neutral” spine that retains its three natural
curves. When standing in this manner, the
What You Think Upon
Special
Thanks to....
In 1952, Norman Peale wrote the bestselling book The Power of Positive Thinking. Many psychologists have proven
since then that positive thinking can have
major effects on lowering stress, improving
resistance to the common cold,
reducing the chances of cardiovascular disease,
and increasing your life span. For this reason, May 31 is What You Think Upon
Grows Day, honoring Peale’s birthday on
May 31, 1898.
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All of our wonderfully
dedicated volunteers!!
Irv Levin
Pat Kukla
Betty Kramer
Marynell Kirkwood
Carolyn Saunders
Bert Carlson
Helen Anderson
Julia Glockhoff
Larry and Margaret Tadlock
Can our thoughts really become reality?
Certainly, hard work and dedication are important
components of finding success, but it is also important to direct
your hard work and dedication toward
positive goals by thinking positive
thoughts.
How else
do you create an optimistic
mindset?
Studies
show that
regular exercise and
humor help
create positive attitudes, and
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Matching Handbags
Find the two handbags that are exactly alike.
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IN MEMORY
Neil Kleiber
Lyle Lemkau
Martha Gust
Mary Lauer
Bike Month
Meditation Month
Dandelion
Month
Goodbyes are not forever
Goodbyes are not the end
They simply mean I’ll miss you
Until we meet again.
~Author Unknown
Smile Month
Music Music Music
Photo Month
Family Month
Stroke Awareness Month
The Activity Department
will be hosting music for
your enjoyment.
Thursday, May 2nd at 6
PM
The Strattons
Thursday, April 23th at
6PM
Karen Michael
Barbecue
Month
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FAMOUS MAY
BIRTHDAYS
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Silver Cross would like to remind families that if your loved one is becoming a
resident in Silver Cross, be sure that a
change of address is completed with the
local Post Office. If any assistance is
needed, please feel free to contact
Courtney Winter
Social Services Director in Silver Cross
What’s Lucky in May?
Calamity Jane.. Frontierswoman
........................ May 1, 1852
James Brown... Musician.......... May 3, 1933
Audrey Hepburn ....................... Actress
........................ May 4, 1929
Don Rickles .... Comedian ........ May 8, 1926
Harry Truman.. US President ... May 8, 1884
Billy Joel ......... Musician.......... May 9, 1949
Fred Astaire ..... Actor ............... May 10,
1899
L. Frank Baum Author ............. May 15,
1856
Mary Cassatt ... Artist ............... May 22,
1844
Artie Shaw ...... Bandleader ...... May 23,
Lucky Color: Light Green
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Lucky Number:
5
Lucky Letters: M
Lucky Bird: Nightingale
RESPONDING TO NEEDS
Friendship Manor strives to provide services of the highest quality that are responsive to the expressed needs of our residents
and their families. If a person has a suggestion for a particular service, they have the
right to express it. A grievance may be
made in one of two ways: either by contacting one of the staff members below, or filling out a “Grievance Form” located by
each of the Nurse’s Stations.
Silver Cross Administrator
Ted Pappas ...............................794-4105
Executive Assistant
Karen Swank ............................794-4105
Director of Nursing
Lori Warner, RN ......................794-4165
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Volleyball
10:00-Music Ball
10:30-What’s Happening
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Craft Class:
Poppy Pin
4:30-Mail Pass
4:30-Sunshine Group
6:00-Music, Music, Music
Karen Michael
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Sports Fun
10:00-Bible Study
10:15-Lighten Up
10:30-Name that Tune
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Rootbeer Floats
in
The Memory Garden
4:30-Sunshine Group
10:00-Full Moon
Names & Their
Meanings
10:30-Chair Exercise
11:30-Sunshine
Group
1:00-Helping
Hands
1:30-Bingo
9:00-Gaithers
11:30-Sunshine
Group
1:00-Helping Hands
1:30-Activities
For the Soul
2:00-Bags
4:00-Vespers in the
Chapel
International
Tiara Day
World Turtle Day
Indianapolis 500
Flower Moon Day
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Volleyball
10:00-Resident Council
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Craft Class:
Pin Wheel Daffodils
4:30-Mail Pass
4:30-Sunshine Group
6:00-Sing-a-long
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Sports Fun
10:00-Bible Study
10:15-Lighten Up
10:30-Name that Tune
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Wii Games
2:30-Pet Visit
4:30-Sunshine Group
Swingin’ to the Oldies
Arbor Day
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Move to the Music
10:00-Communion
10:15-Pastor Smith
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Van Ride
4:30-Mail Pass
4:30-Sunshine Group
6:00-Movie Madness:
Ch. 22: I Dreamed of Africa
May Day
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Catholic Communion
9:45-Bible Study
10:00-Front Porch Travels
10:30-Circle Volleyball
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Prayer Service
2:00-Helping Hands
2:30-Spa Day with Cocktails
4:30-Sunshine Group
4:30-Mail Pass
6:00-Movie Madness: Ch. 22
The Eagle
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Volleyball
10:00-Pictionary
10:30-Web Connection
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
3:00-Cooking Class:
Chicken Quesadillas
4:30-Sunshine Group
5:30-Mail Pass
6:00-Bingo
Wildflower Week
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Chattanooga Choo Choo Day
3:00-Ice Cream Social with Heartland
4:30-Sunshine Group
4:30-Mail Pass
6:00-Movie Madness: Ch. 22
The Natural
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Volleyball
10:00-Pictionary
10:30-Web Connection
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Cooking Class:
Cracker Jacks
4:30-Sunshine Group
5:30-Mail Pass
For the Love of Lilacs Day
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Blueprint Day
A Berry Nice Day
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Catholic Communion
9:45-Bible Study
10:00-Outing to the River Bandits
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Prayer Service
2:00-Helping Hands
2:30-Spa Day with Cocktails
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Move to the Music
10:00-Pastor Smith
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Van Ride
4:30-Mail Pass
4:30-Sunshine Group
6:00-Movie Madness:
Ch. 22: Playing for Keeps
6:00-South Park Presbyterian
Youth Group Visits
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Play Baseball
10:00-Pastor Smith
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Circle Drive Picnic
4:30-Sunshine Group
6:00-Movie Madness:
Ch. 22: Field of Dreams
Chocolate Chip Day
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
SUNDAY
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5
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Volleyball
10:00-Music Ball
10:30-What’s Happening
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Craft Class:
May Day Basket
4:00-Lutheran Service
4:30-Sunshine Group
6:00-The Strattons
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Sports Fun
10:00-Bible Study
10:15-Lighten Up
10:30-Name that Tune
11:30-Sunshine Group
2:00-Birthday Party
3:30-The Dice is Right
4:30-Sunshine Group
4:30-Mail Pass
10:00-Who Am I?
10:30-Chair Exercise
11:30-Sunshine
Group
1:00-Helping Hands
1:30-Bingo
9:00-Gaithers
11:30-Sunshine
Group
1:00-Helping Hands
1:30-May IQ
2:00-Bags
2:30-Hang Man
4:00-Vespers in the
Chapel
Dandelion Day
Kentucky
Derby Day
Polka Day
Cinco de Mayo
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Volleyball
10:00-Music Ball
10:30-What’s Happening
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Craft Class:
Pinatas
4:30-Sunshine Group
6:00-Music, Music, Music
Darlene Bruewet
10:00-Mother’s Day Tea
10:30-Name that Tune
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:00-Catholic Mass
2:00-Jeopardy
4:30-Sunshine Group
4:30-Mail Pass
10:00-What Am I?
10:30-Chair Exercise
11:30-Sunshine
Group
1:00-Helping Hands
1:30-Bingo
9:00-Gaithers
11:30-Sunshine
Group
1:00-Helping
Hands
1:30-Random
Trivia
2:00-Bags
2:30-Hang Man
4:00-Vespers in the
Chapel
Lipton Tea Day
Flowers in Art Day
National Train Day
Mother’s Day
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-What’s Happening
10:00-Volleyball vs. IL/
AL
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Craft Class:
Baseball Bracelet
4:00-Lutheran Service
6:00-Sing-A-Long
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Bible Study
10:00-Senior Olympics
10:30-Name that Tune
11:30-Sunshine Group
2:00-Cocktail Party
3:30-Shake out the Truth
4:30-Sunshine Group
4:30-Mail Pass
10:00-What Am I?
10:30-Chair Exercise
11:30-Sunshine
Group
1:00-Helping Hands
1:30-Bingo
9:00-Gaithers
11:30-Sunshine
Group
1:00-Helping
Hands
1:30-Category
Trivia
2:00-Myrna Rae’s
Dance Studio
4:00-Vespers in the
Chapel
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Pizza Party Day
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Catholic Communion
9:45-Bible Study
10:00-Victorian Parlour Games
10:30-Circle Volleyball
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Prayer Service
2:00-Helping Hands
2:30-Spa Day with Cocktails
4:30-Mail Pass
6:00-Movie Madness: Ch. 22
Elizabeth The Golden Age
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Catholic Communion
9:45-Bible Study
10:00-Concentration Puzzles
10:30-Circle Volleyball
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Prayer Service
2:00-Helping Hands
2:30-Spa Day with Cocktails
4:30-Sunshine Group
4:30-Mail Pass
6:00-Movie Madness: Ch.22
Argo
Memorial Day
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Volleyball
10:00-Pictionary
10:30-Web Connection
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Cooking Class:
Taco Dip
5:30-Mail Pass
6:00-Bingo
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Move with the Music
10:00-Pastor Smith
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Van Ride
4:30-Sunshine Group
6:00-Movie Madness: Ch. 22
The Queen
Vanilla Pudding Day
Senior Citizens Day
Victoria Day
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WEDNESDAY
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9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Volleyball
10:00-Pictionary
10:30-What’s Happening
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Cooking Class:
Salsa
5:30-Mail Pass
6:00-Bingo
9:00-Coffee Hour
9:30-Move with the Music
10:00-Pastor Smith
11:30-Sunshine Group
1:30-Helping Hands
2:00-Van Ride
4:30-Sunshine Group
6:00-Movie Madness: Ch. 22
Memoirs of a Geisha
Slug Day
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Paper Clip Day
May is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. In the northern
hemisphere, it is often the bridge between the end of spring and the beginning of summer.
While the Roman poet Ovid
believed May got its name from the Latin word maiores,
meaning “elders,” it has also been said May was named for the Greek goddess Maia, whose
Flower-Lily of the Valley
Birthstone– Emerald
The lily of the valley is a popular gardening flower with a heady perfume and
white,
bellshaped blossoms. Though
the plant is highly poisonous, its beauty
has made it a favorite for centuries. Its
flowers are typically white or pink, and
the plant also produces little red berries.
May’s gemstone is the emerald. Ranging in color
from brilliant lime hues to
deep forest greens, the emerald has long been considered a symbol of hope
and faith, especially in the Christian religion.
Part of its scientific name, majalis, is
Latin for “of or belonging to May.” No
one knows exactly why this flower has
come to be associated with the fifth month
of the year. An ancient legend, however, tells a story of a lily of the valley
that
was fond of a nightingale. The nightingale
left the woods one
day and did not return
until May, when the
lily of the valley was
in bloom.
The word emerald comes from the Greek
word
smaragdos, meaning “green.” Since green
symbolizes springtime, emeralds are often
referred to as the “gems of eternal spring.”
Emeralds are known for their extraordinary color. In fact, emeralds are so intensely green that the Hebrews believed a
snake or serpent would go blind if it
looked at an emerald.
Emeralds are said to enhance the love between
two people and bring lovers closer to-
In the Victorian era,
lilies of the valley
May Musings
“The world’s favorite season is the
spring. All things seem possible in May.”
~ Edwin Way Teale
(1899–1980)
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fice was located across from the Bistro restaurant in the Marketing office wing. Now
the office will be just past the elevator on
the 3rd floor of B building. There will be
signs posted in strategic places providing
direction to the new location.
The Pastor’s Pen
by Pastor Erv
Smith,
Minister of
Residents coming across the walkway from
buildings C & D will be able to come directly to the office at the end of the walkway by turning right into the 3rd floor of B
building.
The Pastoral Care Office at Friendship
Manor is now located on the 3rd floor of B
building at B-320. This move was necessary because the previous office is now occupied by Barb Kratt, who recently joined
the team in the Marketing department.
Residents on the 1st and 2nd floor of B
building will go up the middle elevator to
the 3rd floor and turn right when they exit
the elevator. B-320 will be on the left. Residents on the 1st or 2nd floor of A building
will have to commute to B-320 by an elevator either in A or B building. Residents
on 3rd floor of A building will be able to
proceed to B-320 without taking an elevator.
B-320 is an efficiency apartment that has
been
converted into an office and meeting room. My desk is at the far end from
the front door and is separated by a movable partition. The living room contains a
couple of wing-backed chair/table combinations and a
conference table that will
seat up to 10 people. The wall hangings and
décor promote a comfortable setting for
a spiritual retreat. It is also convenient to
have a bathroom and kitchenette.
The Bible study that occurs on Mondays in
the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. will now be held in
the new office at
B-320. Currently we
are studying the Book of
Revelation.
The prayer meeting that occurs in the
Chapel on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. will
now be held in the new office B-320. The
meeting times of both of these events may
change in the future.
No, I am not moving in! I am, however, inviting everyone to stop by for a visit and
see this wonderful addition to our Pastoral
Care Department.
You may be thinking, WOW! Why does
Pastor Erv get an office like that? To that I
can only say: “GOD IS GOOD” and so is
the leadership at Friendship Manor. The reality is that this apartment/office will be
utilized in many ways that will benefit the
spiritual lives of many at Friendship Manor.
The new office at B-320 will be a gathering
place for any new Pastoral Care Events that
will be taking place in the future. It will
also be a comfortable place to gather for
conversation and will be open to everyone.
B-320 will also be available for our residents to meet with their pastors from their
own congregations. I will be contacting the
pastors of all residents to inform them of
The location of the new office will be
more centrally located to buildings A, B, C,
& D. Previously the
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Hoppin’ Good Times
in Silver Cross
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Living Color
The color purple embodies many peaceful
things: the sky at dusk and violet flowers.
Hopefully on May 16 we will see a lot of
purple, for May 16 is Wear Purple for
Peace Day.
doors are colored red. Red, though, is
also the color of Mars, the Roman god of
war.
Blue, the coolest and calmest color, is
the same color of the sky and the ocean.
The Egyptians used blue to represent
heaven. Blue is also the color of spirituality, truth, and good health.
The color purple is not just peaceful, but
according to color theorists it also embodies mystery and magic.
It is a combination of the colors red and
blue, the warmest and coolest colors respectively, which is why some believe purple is the perfect color. Maybe this is why
it is often the favorite color of young children. Purple also is the color of good judgment and spiritual fulfillment. Our children may be wiser than we give them
credit for.
Yellow is the color of sunshine, which is
cheerful and energetic. Green, the color
of nature, embodies growth, harmony,
and well being. Brown is the color of the
earth and shows stability, conventionality, and order.
Orange stimulates
creativity, enthusiasm, and endurance. White is the
color of purity and
kindness. Black is
not a color at all
Different colors can affect our thoughts
and feelings. The color red symbolizes
warmth and vitality, but due to its fiery nature, it is also a warning sign. We don’t
want to get burned. In China, red is the
color of prosperity. Brides wear red and
Measure the Miles
May 12 is Odometer Day, a day honoring that useful little mechanism that records how many miles your car has driven. What a delightful sight to see your car’s odometer pass the 100,000-mile or
200,000-mile mark.
Odometers have been used since the days of ancient Greece. Around the year 330 BC, servants of
Alexander the Great measured distances between cities with great accuracy,
hinting that they may have invented and used a machine like an odometer. It wasn’t until
27 BC that a Roman writer, Vitruvius, described an odometer. The device was similar to
a large wheelbarrow that dropped a pebble into a box for every mile.
Interested in measuring how far you travel? Attach a pedometer to your belt to measure
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New and Improved
Games
Notable Quotable
“If you haven't
got any charity in your heart,
you have the worst kind of
heart trouble.”
The week leading up to Memorial
Day, May 20–27, is Backyard
Games Week. While this week
could be enjoyed playing traditional games such as croquet,
badminton, and horseshoes, there
are many new and innovative games to
challenge your backyard gaming skills.
~ Bob Hope
(born May 29, 1903)
Bocce: An Italian game similar to the
French game petanque, it involves rolling
or throwing balls along a court near to a
smaller ball, known as the pallino or jack.
The team that rolls its ball closest to the
pallino earns points. Each team typically
rolls four balls, with the opportunity to
knock opposing balls or even the pallino
out of the way.
May’s Flowery Full
Moon
Every month’s full moon has a name, given
by Native American tribes, Because we are
in the height of spring, May’s full moon is
commonly called the Flower Moon, after
the many types of blooms popping up everywhere this time of year.
KanJam: This game is similar to horseshoes but is instead played with a Frisbee. One person attempts to toss a plastic
disk into a basket on the other end of a
fifty-foot-long court. However, each team
consists of two members.
May’s moon is also called Mother’s Moon,
Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon. According to the National Geographic, Hare
The disk thrower remains stationary
while the other team member may, at any
time, knock or redirect the flying disk
into the basket.
Ladder Golf: This game requires a freestanding, three-runged “ladder” and
“bolas,” which are two golf balls connected by a strand of nylon rope. The
goal is to toss your bola at the ladder in
an attempt to hang your bola around one
of the rungs. The top rung is worth three
points, the middle rung is worth two, and
Moon is another name.
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But let’s not lose heart, our own John
Deere Classic has been a great story line
the last few years in its own right. First it
was Steve Stricker shooting for a record
four tourney wins in a row and coming up
just short last year, with area favorite Zach
Johnson winning his first JDC in a spectacular playoff. Then there was last year’s
phenomenal record support of local charities with $6.7 million donated to
strengthen our community through Birdies
for Charity. Then this year, Deere & Company’s early announcement that they will
pitch in $250,000 into the Birdies for
Charity pot to make sure that this year’s
bonus is destined to be on the high side of
the range, coupled with Zach’s popular return for a back to back string of his own.
Again, you’d have to say this is a pretty
special script that almost makes “Tin Cup”
seem boring! (Great movie, by the way.)
The Happenings Monthly
Press
May, 2013
By Just Jeffin, Development Staff Reporter
Did you see the Masters Golf Tournament
last month?
Wow, what a mix of emotion! Starting with
the fourteen year old Chinese eighth grader
who was in the
tournament, made the
cut, and was the subject of a most unusual
“slow-pay” penalty. Each facet by itself is
amazing, but all put together it’s an absolutely
incredible story.
Then there was the now infamous “Tiger
Drop Fiasco” over his incorrect drop after
hitting into the water, which prior to a new
and misguided rule, would have (and yes, I
say should have) resulted in his disqualification. That guy sure does know how to create
news, doesn’t he?
But what would make it all perfect would
be for the Manor to be able to announce
that we raised $100,000 through the 2013
Birdies for Charity Campaign to build a
new Memory Courtyard on the west side
of B Building as the first step in creating a
Then the tournament concluded with a massive attempt by the field to “not win the tournament” followed by a last minute surge by
two players to “win the tournament,” eventually concluding with an exciting playoff win
by the first Australian to ever win the Masters. Yes, with Tiger’s old caddy on the bag!
Folks…you simply can’t write a script that
good. Indeed, “The Masters – A Tradition
like no other!”
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Honor and Memorial Gifts
Honor and Memorial Gifts are a beautiful way to remember someone or a particular occasion.
Friendship Manor gratefully acknowledges
recent gifts made in fond remembrance
of:
Cherri Hopper
Joe Beatty
Janet Moen
Ruby Gilmore
Vera Lester
Friendship Manor also gratefully acknowledges
recent gifts given in honor of:
Life isn’t about
surviving the storm
but learning how to
dance in the rain.
Our US Miltary and Veterans
King Larry & Queen JoAn Tadlock
Angie Stark
Pastor Erv Smith
Rick Devinney’s 50th Birthday
Margaret Doonan
Jaime Mendez
John Califf
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John Deere Pavilion
dedicated
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Happy May
Birthdays
Rosena Mund ....... May 1st
Jack Pettit ............ May 1st
Caryl VanHyfte .... May 1st
Ardeth Lindell ..... May 9th
Doris Flaherty ...... May 12th
Jackie Stone ......... May 13th
Simonne Maurus . May 21st
Irving
Levin
May
25th
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