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December 2015

Management Team

Sharon Benjamin

Executive Director

Phyllis Spann-Phillips

Assoc. Executive Director

Diana Cash

Business Office Manager

Tom Rockwood

Director of Maintenance

Elvie Kompan

Director of Memory Care

Celebrating the HolidaysHanukkah

For eight days each November or December, Jews light a special candleholder called

a menorah. They do it to remember an ancient miracle in which one day’s worth of oil

burned for eight days in their temple. On Hanukkah, many Jews also eat special potato

pancakes called latkes, sing songs, and spin a top called a dreidel to win chocolate coins,

nuts, or raisins.

Christmas

People celebrate this Christian holiday by going to church, giving gifts, and sharing the

day with their families. In some parts of Europe, “star singers” go caroling singing special

Christmas songs as they walk behind a huge star on a pole.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa, which means “First Fruits,” is based on ancient African harvest festivals and

celebrates ideals such as family life and unity. During this spiritual holiday, celebrated from

December 26 to January 1, millions of African Americans dress in special clothes, decorate

their homes with fruits and vegetables, and light a candleholder called a Kinara.

When we here at HCVB and Regency Park think of all the benefits of being in our

business, we think of our relationships with great families like you. Thank you for giving

us the chance to do what we enjoy.

As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and

those who have helped to shape our business. It’s been quite a year for us all! We hope

that 2015 has been just as memorable for you and your loved ones.

Happy Holidays and a Healthy & Prosperous New Year!

Fun Holiday Facts• Candy canes began as straight white sticks of sugar candy

used to decorate the Christmas trees. A choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral decide to have the ends bent to depict a shepherd’s crook and he would pass them out to the children to keep them quiet during the services. It wasn’t until about the 20th century that candy canes acquired their red stripes.

• The modern Christmas custom of displaying a “wreath” on the front door of one’s house, is borrowed from ancient Rome’s New Year’s celebrations. Romans wished each other “good health” by exchanging branches of evergreens. They called these gifts Strenae after Strenia, the goddess of health. It became the custom to bend these branches into a ring and display them on doorways.

• Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing - toasting neighbors to a long and healthy life. The earliest collection of carols was published in 1521.

Be Jolly Without Weight Gain Let’s not kid ourselves. During the holidays, it is hard

to prevent weight gain. Planning ahead is the best weapon against the battle of the bulge this holiday season. Here’s some easy tips to help you:1. Drink lots of water (8-10 8oz glasses a day). Water also

helps to flush out toxins which is always a bonus.

2. Eat breakfast. People who eat a decent breakfast every morning tend to have an easier time preventing weight gain.

3. Plan ahead. If you know you’ll be attending a party later in the evening, have little snacks frequently throughout the day.

4. Exercise. To prevent weight gain, you must increase the intensity and the length of time you regularly exercise when consuming more calories.

5. Sleep. The holidays come with it’s share of stresses which can cause your body to secrete more cortisol and increase the fat storage. Sleeping 7-8 hours a day strengthens both your mind and body to help fend against stress, enjoy the holidays, and prevent weight gain.

Dec. 1 .........................World AIDS Day

Dec. 6-14 ............................... Hanukkah

Dec. 7 ........................Pearl Harbor Day

Dec. 17 ...National Maple Syrup Day

Dec. 22 .........................Winter Solstice

Dec. 25 .......................... Christmas Day

Dec. 26 - Jan. 1 .......................Kwanzaa

Dec. 31 ................. New Year’s Eve

DecemberDates to Celebrate

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December 2015HarborChase of Vero Beach MC

10:00 Fit for Life-TH

11:00 Spelling Bee

1:30 Bean Bag Toss

2:30 Current Events

3:00 Disco Fever

4:00 Pina Coladas

6:30 Musical Movies-TH

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Famous Quotes 1:30 Christmas Tree Decoration 2:30 Trivia Teasers 3:00 Ice Cream Social 4:00 Puzzle 4:30 Dance Lesson 6:30 Popcorn & Movie

10:00 Picnic11:00 Sing A Long 1:30 Volley Ball 2:00 Trivia 3:00 Reminisce 3:30 Pizza & Poetry 4:15 Name that Tune 6:30 Movie & Hot Cocoa

10:00 Fit for Life11:00 Bingo 1:30 Afternoon Stroll 2:00 Playdough Creation 2:30 Ball Toss Outdoors 3:30 Puzzles & Beading 3:45 Happy Hour with Music 6:30 Showtime Movie

10:00 Fit for Life11:00 Proverbs & Friends 1:30 Water Colors 2:00 Book Club 2:30 Music Therapy 3:15 Root Beer Floats 4:00 Balloon Volleyball 6:30 Movie Mania

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Church Hymnals11:30 Church Service 1:30 Football TV 2:00 Bingo-AR 3:00 Pinecone Bird Feeders-AR 3:30 Travel Reminisce 4:00 Cookies Decorating 6:30 Movie

10:00 Fit for Life -TR

11:00 Bowling-AR

1:30 Ball Toss-TR

2:00 Manicures & Massages

3:00 Sing Alongs

4:15 Lemon Slushies -AR

6:30 Movie & Smores-TH

10:00 Fit for Life-TH

11:00 Spelling Bee

1:30 Bean Bag Toss

2:30 Current Events

3:00 Disco Fever

4:00 Pina Coladas

6:30 Musical Movies-TH

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Famous Quotes 1:30 Christmas Craft 2:30 Current Event Trivia 3:00 Ice Cream Social 4:00 Bubble Fun 4:30 Dance Lesson 6:30 Popcorn & Movie

10:00 Outing11:00 Sing A Long 1:30 Trivia 2:30 Ball Toss 3:00 Reminisce 3:30 Pizza & Poetry 4:15 Name that Tune 6:30 Movie & Hot Cocoa

10:00 Fit for Life11:00 Tasty Craft 1:30 Afternoon Stroll 2:00 Playdough Creation 2:30 Ball Toss Outdoors 3:30 Puzzles & Beading 4:00 Happy Hour with Music 6:30 Showtime Movie

10:00 Fit for Life-TH11:00 Proverbs & Friends 1:30 Water Colors 2:00 Book Club 2:30 Music Therapy 3:15 Root Beer Floats 4:00 Balloon Volleyball 6:30 Movie Mania

10:00 Fit for Life- TR11:00 Church Hymnals11:30 Church Service-FR 1:30 Football TV 2:00 Bingo-AR 3:00 Pinecone Bird Feeders-AR 3:30 Sports Reminisce 4:00 Cookies Decorating 6:30 Movie

10:00 Fit for Life11:00 Bowling 1:30 Ball Toss 2:00 Manicures and massages-

AR 3:00 Sing Alongs 4:00 Lemon Slushies 6:30 Movie & Smores-TH

10:00 Fit for Life-TR

11:00 Spelling Bees

1:30 Bean Bag Toss

2:30 Christmas Trivia

3:00 Trivia

4:00 Pina Coladas

6:30 Musical Movies

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Famous Quotes 1:30 Christmas Tree Decoration 2:30 Trivia Teasers 3:00 Ice Cream Social 4:00 Puzzle 4:30 Dance Lessons 6:30 Popcorn & Movie

10:00 Scenic Ocean Drive

11:00 Sing A Long

3:00 Travel Reminisce

3:30 Pizza & Poetry

4:00 Support Group

4:15 Name that Tune

6:30 Movie & Hot Cocoa

10:00 Fit for Life - TH11:00 Bingo 1:30 Afternoon Stroll 2:00 Playdough Creation 2:30 Ball Toss Outdoors 3:30 Puzzles & Beading 4:00 Happy Hour with Music 6:30 Showtime Movie

10:00 Fit for Life11:00 Proverbs & Friends 1:30 Water Colors 2:00 Book Club 2:30 Music Therapy 3:15 Root Beer Floats 4:00 Balloon Volleyball 6:30 Movie Mania

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Church Hymnals11:30 Church Service- 1:30 Football TV 2:00 Bingo-AR 3:00 Pinecone Birdfeeder 3:30 Afternoon Stroll 4:00 Sugar Cookie Decorating 6:30 Movie

10:00 Fit for Life-TH

11:00 Bowling

1:30 Ball Toss-AR

2:00 Manicures & Massages

3:00 Sing Alongs

4:00 Lemon Slushies

6:30 Movie & SmoresTH

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Spelling Bees 1:30 Christmas Party with Hobo

Jim 2:30 Current Events 3:00 Disco Fever 4:00 Pina Coladas 6:30 Musical Movies

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Famous Quotes 1:30 Aromatherapy 2:30 Trivia Teasers 3:00 Ice Cream Social 4:00 Bubble Fun 4:30 Dance Lessons 6:30 Popcorn & Movie

10:00 Vero Airport Outing

11:00 Sing A Long

1:30 Spelling Bee

3:00 Reminisce

3:30 Pizza & Poetry

4:15 Name that Tune

6:30 Popcorn& Hot Cocoa

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Craft 1:30 Afternoon Stroll 2:00 Playdough Creation 2:30 Ball Toss Outdoors 3:30 Puzzles & Beading 4:00 Happy Hour with Music 6:30 Showtime Movie

10:00 Fit for Life11:00 Proverbs & Friends 1:30 Water Colors 2:00 Book Club 2:30 Music Therapy 3:15 Root Beer Floats 4:00 Balloon Volleyball 6:30 Movie Mania

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Church Hymnals11:30 Church Service 1:30 Football TV 2:00 Bingo-AR 3:00 Pinecone Birdfeeder 3:30 Sports Reminisce 4:00 Cookies Decorating 6:30 Movie

10:00 Fit for Life-TH

11:00 Bowling

1:30 Ball Toss

2:00 Manicures & Massages

3:00 Sing Alongs

4:00 Lemon Slushies-AR

6:30 Movie & Smores-TH

10:00 Fit for Life-TR

11:00 Spelling Bees

1:30 Bean Bag Toss

2:30 Current Events

3:00 Disco Fever

4:00 Pina Coladas

6:30 Musical Movies

10:00 Fit for Life-TR11:00 Famous Quotes 1:30 Aromatherapy 2:30 Trivia Teasers 3:00 Ice Cream Social 4:00 Drawing 4:30 Dance Lessons 6:30 Popcorn & Movie

10:00 Scenic Ocean Drive

11:00 Sing A Long

1:30 Bowling

3:00 Reminisce

3:30 Pizza & Poetry

4:15 Name that Tune

6:30 Popcorn& Hot Cocoa

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1. Have 15 minutes? Call a family member or friend that you have been meaning to connect with and have just been too busy to call.

2. Have 30 minutes to spare? Sit down and create your own Christmas cards for your close friends and family. Creating your own cards allows you the ability to personalize the cards to your liking.

3. Have an extra 45 minutes? Start on your “to do” list for the New Year. Take this time to unwind and make some decisions of things you want to accomplish for the new year.

4. Fortunate enough to have 60 minutes to spare? Take the family outside to embrace the colder weather. If you live in a snowy region, have fun making a snowman or maybe going sledding or ice skating. Do whatever it takes so you and your family can enjoy some of the simple pleasures of the season. There’s nothing better than creating memories that you will share for years to come.

Take a Minute to Unwind Over the Holiday Season

Christmas Facts & History Although many believe the Friday after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the

year, it is not. It is the fifth to tenth busiest day. The Friday and Saturday before Christmas are the two busiest.

America’s official national Christmas tree is located in King’s Canyon National Park in California. The tree, a giant sequoia called the “General Grant Tree,” is over 300 feet (90 meters) high. It was made the official Christmas tree in 1925.

Candy canes began as straight white sticks of sugar candy used to decorate the Christmas trees. A choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral decide to have the ends bent to depict a shepherd’s crook and he would pass them out to the children to keep them quiet during the services. It wasn’t until about the 20th century that candy canes acquired their red stripes.

Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing - toasting neighbors to a long and healthy life. The earliest collection of carols was published in 1521.

Silent Night was written in 1818, by an Austrian priest Joseph Mohr. He was told the day before Christmas that the church organ was broken and would not be prepared in time for Christmas Eve. He was saddened by this and could not think of Christmas without music, so he wrote a carol that could be sung by choir to guitar music.

The modern Christmas custom of displaying a wreath on the front door of one’s house, is borrowed from ancient Rome’s New Year’s celebrations. Romans wished each other “good health” by exchanging branches of evergreens. They called these gifts Strenae after Strenia, the goddess of health. It became the custom to bend these branches into a ring and display them on doorways.

A Reason to CelebrateDecember is a month of celebrations and holidays that span many different countries and cultures. Don’t miss out

on any of them. Here’s a guide to what your friends and neighbors are up to this month:

Hanukkah. The eight-day Jewish holiday begins this year at sundown on December 6th (because the traditional Jewish calendar begins at sunset). Hanukkah marks the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem following the Jews’ victory in 165 B.C. According to the Talmud, the Jews had only enough olive oil to keep the eternal flame in the Temple burning for a single day—but miraculously, the oil continued to burn for eight days, during which time the Jews were able to produce and consecrate fresh oil for the flame.

Hanukkah is observed by the lighting of a nine-branched candelabrum, called a menorah. One candle is light each of the eight nights, with a central candle lit each night to light the others.

Christmas. This Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus, sometime between the years 7 and 2 B.C. The word “Christmas” comes from “Christ’s Mass,” a phrase first recorded in old English as Cristes mæsse in 1038. Christmas began to be observed with feasts and celebrations in the Middle Ages. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the law making Christmas a federal holiday in 1870.

Kwanzaa. A seven-day celebration of African heritage and culture observed from December 26 to January 1. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by activist Dr. Maulana Karenga to provide African Americans with a holiday that emphasized their shared history and experience. The name Kwanzaa is derived from “matunda ya kwanza,” a Swahili phrase meaning “first fruits.”

Houses are decorated with African art and colorful cloth, and seven candles are placed in the kinara, a candleholder. The central candle in the kinara is black, with three red candles on the left and four green candles on the right. The candles represent the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, which are contemplated each day as one is lit: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

Season’s Greetings