The Heritage AUGUST 2019 Volume 5: Issue 643 Number 118

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TUESDAY

AUGUST 27th

12 NOON

Main Dining Room/

Patio

For Staff, Residents,

Family & Friends

Hello Everyone!

I wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone

know that this is the time of year that a lot of our

employees take vacation time. Secondary to this,

you might have noticed, or will notice some

changes in assignments for our nurses and CNA’s.

All of our staff is trained on all units so we are

able to make changes if necessary. We make every

effort to make minimal changes, and your

understanding is very much appreciated!

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome

our new staff: Kerri-Lynn Fied, RN,

Elisha Rondon, CNA, and Kathleen Blais, CNA.

Welcome to the Heritage Hills team! We are very

happy to have you!

I hope everyone is having a great summer!

Remember the importance of staying hydrated

during this time of year!!!

Brenda Blair, RN

Many of our resident enjoy having their

favorite “snacks” kept at their bedside, or in

a drawer in their room. We all look for our

favorite snacks at one time or another…

candy, potato chips, crackers, cookies, etc.

However, with summertime, comes BUGS,

namely ants. If you choose to keep snacks in

your room, please keep them stored in air-

tight containers such as Tupperware or

tins. We certainly want you to keep your

snacks for your enjoyment, but we do not

want the summertime “friends” that may

come in from the outside looking for goodies

too!!

When visiting during these very warm

summer months, please consider bringing

your resident something cool they like to

drink. Perhaps something that is not offered

here.. iced coffee, frozen lemonade, Ga-

torade, iced tea or smoothies. It is so

important that residents consume lots of

liquids and if it is brought

in by family and shared,

they will enjoy it!!

Summertime Friends

EDUCATION Barbara Langshaw-Bettez RN

P a g e 2 A U G U S T 2 0 1 9

Elsie S.

Need Education classes on the following topics?

●Diabetes ●Hydration,

●Fall Prevention ●Medicaid process

●Support group for family members who have

loved ones with Alzheimer/Dementia.

Please feel free to call Jenny Couture at 231-2700

ext.39 or drop a note in the black mailbox outside

her office. Thank You.

Why Are They

Called The “Dog

Days” of Summer?

We often hear about the “dog days” of summer

but few know what the expression means. Some

say that it signifies hot sultry days “not fit for a

dog,” others suggest it’s the weather in which

dogs go mad. The Dog Days of Summer

describes the most oppressive period of summer,

between July 3rd and August 11th each year. But

where did the term come from? And what does it

have to do with dogs?

The phrase is actually a reference to the fact that,

during this time, the Sun occupies the same

region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visi-

ble from any part of Earth and part of the

constellation Canis Major, the Greater Dog. This

is why Sirius is sometimes called the Dog Star.

In the summer, Sirius rises and sets with the Sun.

On July 23rd, specifically, it is in conjunction

with the Sun, and because the star is so bright,

the ancient Romans believed it actually gave off

heat and added to the Sun’s warmth, accounting

for the long stretch of sultry weather. They

referred to this time as diēs caniculārēs, or “dog

days.”

Thus, the term Dog Days of Summer came to

mean the 20 days before and 20 days after this

alignment of Sirius with the Sun—

July 3 to Aug. 11.

Fried green tomatoes are a side dish

usually found in the

Southern United States,

made from unripe

(green) tomatoes coated

with cornmeal and fried.

Ingredients: 4-5 cups Flour

4 tsp Baking Powder

3 Large eggs

1 cup Sugar

1 cup Oil (Crisco)

1 cup Warm milk (Room Temp)

1 tsp Vanilla

1 cup Maraschino Cherries (chopped)

1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)

Directions:

Mix dry ingredients together.

In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sugar, oil, milk and

vanilla.

Mix wet into dry a little at a time. Add nuts and

cherries, add flour if too sticky. Mixture

shouldn’t be easily handled.

Shape into small loaves (not too high) and bake

at 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

When cool, frost and slice. Enjoy!!!

T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 3

COMPUTER INTERNET ACCESS

Available to Residents DAILY 9 am-5pm In the Activity Room

Right During Transfers

and Discharge Receive thirty-day notice of transfer or

discharge which includes the reason,

effective day, location, to which the

resident is transferred or discharged, the

right to appeal and the name, address, and

telephone number of the state long-term

ombudsman

Where is your family from?

My parents were from Italy. My family is from Providence. Do you like your name?

Oh yes, I wouldn’t change anything What was your favorite subject in school?

Reading. It’s interesting. I got to learn a lot!!! Do you hold a special skill?

I took piano lessons for a short time but I wouldn’t say that’s special. I like coloring though! What did you spend the most time doing

growing up?

My brother owned a supermarket so after school I would go there to help out. What is your favorite thing to eat?

I have to say, cake. What was your most exciting trip?

Going to Miami, Florida to visit my closest friends. They send me packages every now and then.

Roberta remembers going to the beach and going

on vacation. “I’m not a fan of the heat but family

and friends made it bearable.”

Coco considered herself a bathing beauty!!!

Specifically in 1956 where she spent more time

sunbathing and getting the guys attention than

swimming. “I had a beautiful black “Esher

Williams” bathing suit.”

As for Danny, he spent summertime at his New

Hampshire house. “Plantation Beach is right at the

edge of the property on Lake Winnipesauke.”

Per Barbara’s husband, Dick, summers were spent

down the Cape with their girls. Swimming,

cook-outs, and outside games. Good times with the

family. “The Cape is the place to be.”

Darlene fondly remembers many birthdays in the

month of August. Her son, granddaughte4r, and

niece. ”Wonderful blessing for our entire family.

We gather at the beach in Little Compton for the

birthday celebrations. South Shore Beach

Campground of Round Meadows holds a parade,

games, activities and a pig roast. We all dressed up

in Halloween costumes. Everyone enjoys

swimming, crabbing and fishing.”

T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 4

FRIDAY

AUGUST 23rd

@ 1:30pm

Main Dining Room

A Recipe Book

specific to HH Family

will be compiled.

Proceeds from the

sale will benefit the

Residents

Activity

Fund

DONATE A WREATH TO OUR

ANNUAL

SILENT WREATH

AUCTION!!! BRING IN YOUR WREATH BY

AUGUST 23rd

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT

THE RESIDENTS ACTIVITY FUND

Take a chance to win one of the 10 baskets!!!!

Tickets: $1/each

All proceeds to benefit the

Residents Activity Fund

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

9:00– 3:00PM

Gladly accepting donations of family-friendly

videos and DVDs for our Family Movie

Nights, as well as gently used Large Print

books, word puzzles and magazines for our

Book Mobile.

Thanks to all who religiously keep our

supplies filled.

P a g e 5

Betty Bombshell

August 1st @1:30pm

***

Bob Bourassa

August 9th @1:30pm

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Maggie Ottiano

August 15th @ 1:30pm

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Joey G

August 18th @1:30pm

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Bud Pistacchio

August 22nd @1:30

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B-day Bash Steve Burke

August 29 @ 1:30pm

TO THE NEWS STAFF

Joan C. Frances M.

Leonora G. Marge M.

James M. Mary D.

Gloria T. Anita L.

Elsie S. Deb S.

Ann A. Doris I.

Terry O. Bill D. `

Rose T. Roberta B.

Nellie G. Frances R.

Bev B.

August 28th

@ 6:00pm

PNA-personal needs

allowance

Residents can obtain their

PNA

through the business office:

Monday - Friday

9:00am-4:30pm

Weekends & after hours through the

East unit charge nurse.

For Privacy and convenience, each resident

has been provided with a mail box in their

rooms. Please remember to gather your loved

ones mail when visiting.

Thank You

MAIL DELIVERY

P a g e 6 A U G U S T 2 0 1 9

. . . C L A S S I F I E D S & P E R S O N A L S . . .

IN HOUSE BEAUTY SALON HAIRDRESSER: MELYNDA GALLANT

HOURS:

THURSDAYS - 9:30-5:30

PRICE LIST

SHAMPOO & SET $11.00

SHAMPOO CUT & SET $17.00

SHAMPOO & CUT $10.00

PERM $38.00

COLOR & SET $25.00

COLOR CUT & SET $30.00

MEN’S CUT $10.00

Please make appointments by Friday in the Activity Office

PAYMENT DUE BEFORE SERVICE

CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

MELYNDA GALLANT

10:30 am

Fridays

w/ Rosa & Co.

(Activity Room)

Welcome To

Our Newest

Residents!

Catholic Mass Celebrated on the

2nd Wednesday

of every month

1:30 pm

(Main Dining Room)

Al Pedro

Darlene H.

Florence B.

Lucio G.

Katherine J.

Raymond W.

Jeanette H.

Kathleen Q.

Nancy W.

Ana M.

Coates Family (Brenda & the gang)

for continued support, providing weekly special prizes

MASON JARS BULK TOOTSIE ROLL BULK HARD CANDY

Christmas materials to be used in arts & crafts classes

(1/2 yard of 2 types)

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E M P L O Y E E N E W S

The Staff Wishes to Thank... Debbie & Katie

Pet Therapy

Coates Family

Family Bingo Night Buddies

Rockin’ Robert

Our Favorite “Night Out”

Jean & Janet

Evening Buddies

Charlie & Sabina ( St Anthony’s Church)

Rosa, Joyce, Maria & Asia

(Bible Study)

Church Volunteers

Barbara, Lois & Helen

All Around Volunteers

Bill D.

Resident Mail Carrier

Deb & Roberta

Resident Arts & Craft Teachers

Our Newsletter is now

available via email!!

Receptionist, Katelyn will

take your information in

the reception office. Be

assured that we will not

share your email with

anyone !!!

Elisha (CNA) Mason (Dietary)

Kerry (RN) Kathleen (CNA)

Lesley (Ac�vi�es)

Bring in your baby picture to enter!!!

EMPLOYEEs

EMPLOYEES

Please remember to pick up your paystubs weekly!

From The Business

Office...

AUGUST

Kerri Lynn ...01 Sylvia ...12

Berverly ...06 Angel ...16

Leigh ...07 Molly ...16

Annemarie ...08 Ryan ...18

Takeisha ...10 Joanna ...27

Bukola ...28

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