4600 54th Ave. S. • Saint Petersburg, FL 33711Phone: (727) 866-3124

at College Harbor

October 2017

Our Management TeamJustin Mock

Executive DirectorBonnie Edelin

Business Office ManagerDarren Holmes

Lead Senior Living AdvisorEdie Fauland

Dining ServicesDon Kuenn

Maintenance DirectorCarol Hills

Housekeeping DirectorElise Dye

Lifestyle DirectorAndrieka Joseph

Community ConciergeAshley Acosta

Resident Services DirectorAlicia Brown

Skilled Nursing AdministratorFrantz David

Director of NursingCarie Sargent

Human Resources Director

Care for YourPearly Whites

October is National DentalHygiene Month, and dentistsrecommend these four steps for ahealthy mouth: Brush your teethfor two minutes twice a day, flossdaily, rinse with a mouthwash andchew sugarless gum.

M&M’s in the MilitaryIt’s a memorable product

slogan: “Melts in your mouth,not in your hand.” And it’s thereason why M&M’s chocolatecandies were used by theAmerican military, whichincluded the heat-resistant,colorful sweets in soldiers’ rationsduring World War II.

Feline Good FortuneWith their sleek coats and

curious personalities, black catsaren’t always consideredunlucky. In fact, black cats areseen as symbols of good fortunein many countries, includingEngland, Ireland, Scotland andJapan. They are also traditionallucky companions of fishermenand sailors.

Clear the Cobwebs“Laughter is the brush that

sweeps away the cobwebs ofthe heart.” —Mort Walker

The Month of MarigoldsThe bright orange and yellow

petals of marigolds make theman ideal choice for October’sbirth flower. These blooms havebeen used for centuries as aculinary herb, natural dye andinsect repellent. The marigold’sbotanical name is calendula,a word you may recognizefrom its use in health andbeauty products because ofits antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Big Leaguers, Batter Up!The pennant winners of

MLB’s National and Americanleagues will take the field for the113th World Series, beginningOct. 24.

KR Management WebsitePlease invite your family and

friends to visit our website,krmanagementllc.com.

The Tenth MonthThe Anglo-Saxons called

October Wintirfyllith, which means“fullness of winter,” because itsaw the first full moon of thewinter season.

A Tasty CombinationOn Oct. 31, National Caramel

Apple Day, salute Dan Walkerfor the familiar fall treat. In the1950s, the Kraft Foods salesmanexperimented with a surplus ofthe company’s caramel candiesby melting them and combiningthem with apples.

Trivia Whiz

Popcorn Pick:‘Moonstruck’

Proving the theorythat anything canhappen under a fullmoon, this 1987romantic comedystars Cher as anItalian-Americanbookkeeper fromBrooklyn whounexpectedly falls inlove with her fiancé’syounger brother(Nicolas Cage).Meanwhile, membersof her family also findthemselves inmoonstruckrelationships. Set to asoundtrack thatincludes DeanMartin’s hit “That’sAmore” and Puccini’sopera “La Bohème,”the film’s heartfelt andcomedic dialogueand all-star ensemblecast earned six Oscarnominations, withCher and OlympiaDukakis as her mothertaking home actingtrophies.

Favorite Fall FlavorsAs the leaves on the trees turn from

green to glorious shades of red, orangeand yellow, another unmistakable signof autumn makes an appearance ongrocery store shelves and restaurantmenus: the flavors of the season. Whichof the following is your No. 1 pick?

Pumpkin spice. This orange squashhas long been a popular fall dessertingredient, but pumpkin spice—ablend of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg,ginger and allspice—now reigns as theking of fall flavors, ever since Starbucksintroduced its pumpkin spice lattein 2003.

Salted caramel. Specialty sea salt isthe perfect partner for caramel, thechewy confection made by boilingsugar and mixing in cream, butterand vanilla. The sweet-and-saltycombination was first developed inFrance before showing up stateside inice cream, coffee drinks and more.

Apple cider. From a cup of freshly

pressed, cold apple cider to asteaming mug of mulled cider, thisflavor is one of the most fragrant thatfall has to offer. The seasonal beverageis often featured in muffins and othersweets, including apple cider donuts.

Maple. This rich, dark sap harvestedfrom maple trees is traditionally drizzledon pancakes and waffles. Maple’searthy sweetness also pairs well withsavory and salty foods such assausage, bacon, pork chops and nuts.

Resident WellnessThere are a variety of health care

professionals and services that areavailable for residents. Below is aschedule. Always check dates andtimes. Sign up by calling the conciergedesk for an appointment.

Optometrist: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00-11:00a.m., Dr. Walt Flora, Wellness Center

Rehab Services: PT, ST, OT Ext. 4017,Jada Steele, 2nd Floor East

St. John’s Hearing: 1st Monday,1 p.m., Wellness Center

Bob Evans Hearing: 3rd Monday,1 p.m., Wellness Center

Podiatrist: Monday, 1:30 p.m.,Dr. Bratton, Room Visits

Podiatrist: Wednesday, September20th, 1 pm, Dr. Colaluce, Room Visits

Dr. Prawer: Every other Tuesday, byappointment 2pm. 3rd Floor West

Dr. Eichenbaum: Third Friday of themonth by appointment.

Dr. Talati: Mondays and Thursdays11:00am 3rd Floor West

Dermatologist: 2nd Wednesday,9 a.m., Dr. Seth Forman.

Popular Pages: ‘And Then ThereWere None’

The New York Times called this 1939novel “the most baffling mysteryAgatha Christie has ever written.” Tenstrangers are invited to a mansion on amysterious island, only to quicklydiscover that someone in their partyhas sinister motives. With a chilling,suspenseful plot, Christie’s tale set thestage for countless other literary, filmand TV depictions of a doomed cast ofcharacters with an unknown culpritamong them.

Welcome, New ResidentsThe Lifestyle team is thrilled that you

have joined our College Harborfamily. As soon as you have settled

in, we would like you to getacquainted with your neighbors at

our monthly birthday and anniversaryparty. We will be hosting plenty of

activities and community outings inthe weeks to come, so keep your

eyes open to the August calendar,and we look forward to seeing you. Ifyou have any questions, please feel

free to contact us at extensions#5211 or #5272.

Wild World: CheetahThese wild cats are right at home

in Africa’s savannahs, where theirtan, spotted coats blend in with tallgrasses, helping them stalk their prey.A cheetah has 2,000 to 3,000 blackspots on its body and black facialmarkings resembling tears, whichhelp protect their eyes from the sun’sglare. The world’s fastest land animal,the cheetah can reach a top speedof 70 mph, thanks to its slender body,long legs, and a flat, muscular tailthat is used for steering and balance.Cheetahs are unique from other bigcats because they cannot roar, butthey do purr like house cats. Withonly about 7,000 cheetahs left in thewild due to habitat loss, experts saythe cats may become anendangered species.

‘Raven’ Is OneHow many words can you come

up with using the letters in “harvestmoon”?

The Sweetest DayFor over 100 years, the third Saturday

in October has been set aside asSweetest Day. Several accounts say theholiday, originally called Candy Day,was the creation of the NationalConfectioners Association toencourage people to buy sweets forthemselves and their loved ones,including “the boys overseas” duringWorld War I. In the 1920s, candy retailerspartnered with charity groups toprovide treats and other small gifts toorphanages and hospitals. Today, theholiday is observed as an opportunity toshow others how much you care withcards, presents and acts of kindness.

Why Tunes Can GiveYou Tingles

Hearing a singer or musician hit theperfect notes or a stirring rendition of“The Star-Spangled Banner” can givesome listeners goose bumps. Thisphysical reaction is called a frisson,which researchers say is the result of thenumber of nerve fibers in the area ofthe brain that connects the processingof sound and emotions. Some peoplehave more of these fibers than others.While listening to music is the mostcommon trigger, it can also happenwhen watching a movie scene orlooking at a beautiful piece of artwork.

Remember When: ShorthandTo some it may look like scribbles on

paper, but shorthand, or stenography,was once an essential professional skill.Several notable shorthand systems werecreated in the 19th century as a meansto quickly transcribe spokeninformation, using symbols orabbreviations for words and phrases.Before the availability of recordingdevices and other technology,shorthand was taught in schools andwidely used by secretaries, courtreporters and journalists.

Wit & Wisdom

“Cats do not have tobe shown how to

have a good time,for they are unfailing

ingenious inthat respect.”

—James Mason

“Way down deep,we’re all motivatedby the same urges.

Cats have thecourage to live

by them.”—Jim Davis

“Cats can work outmathematically the

exact place to sit thatwill cause the mostinconvenience.”

—Pam Brown

“Cats seem to goon the principle

that it never doesany harm to ask for

what you want.”—Joseph Wood

Krutch

“A cat has absoluteemotional honesty:

Human beings,for one reason or

another, may hidetheir feelings, but a

cat does not.”—Ernest Hemingway

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