www.coventryplace-ga.com2806 North Decatur Road • Decatur, GA 30033 • (404) 296-0962

CoventryPlace

Established 1987

CoventryPlace

Established 1987

October 2019OFFICE HOURSMonday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Weekends 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

COVENTRY PLACECONTACT INFORMATION

E-mail- marketing@coventryplace-ga.comEmergency After-Hours # (404) 299-9651

Halloween PartyYou’ll have a bewitching time at our

Halloween party! Join us for frighteningly goodfood, games, entertainment and fun! Costumesencouraged, but not required. See calendarfor details.

The Month of MarigoldsThe bright orange and yellow petals of marigolds

make them an ideal choice for October’s birth flower.These blooms have been used for centuries as a culinaryherb, natural dye and insect repellent. The marigold’sbotanical name is calendula, a word you may recognizefrom its use in health and beauty products because ofits antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Trivia Whiz

DandyCandy Facts

Indulge in thesetidbits about somepopular sweets.

About 65% ofAmerican candybrands have beenaround for over50 years.

Candy corn wasoriginally called“chicken feed,” sinceit resembled the cornfed to livestock.

The Snickers barwas named after aracehorse that oncebelonged to theMars family, whosecompany makes thecandy bars.

More than60 million TootsieRolls are producedevery day.

M&M’s are one ofthe most popularsweets requested byNASA astronauts.

Milky Way candybars are named for apopular 1920s maltedmilkshake, not forour home galaxy.

Pez candies gottheir name from theGerman word forpeppermint,pfefferminz.

Laugh Lines:‘Pumpkin’ To Talk About

Q: What do you call a prettypumpkin?

A: Gourd-geous.Q: What did the pumpkin say to the

pumpkin carver?A: “Cut it out!”Q: When is a pumpkin not a

pumpkin?A: When you drop it—then it’s a

squash.

A Pun-derful SeasonHay, there! Orange you glad it’s

autumn? Fall weather is unbe-leaf-able.It’s really a-maizing. (If you don’t likesappy puns, you better leaf right now!)At this time of year, pumpkins startpiling up all around. They look sopatch-ure perfect and are pie-ticularlytasty and filling. You’ll also notice a lattedrinks and foods flavored with pumpkinspice. Don’t even chai to escape it. Itreally strikes a gourd with people.Whatever you love about the season,carve out some fun and give ’empumpkin to talk about.

The ‘Hay’day ofBarn Dances

A barn, some music and a hostof friends and family are all themakings for the social gatheringknown as a barn dance.

This tradition originated inrural Europe in the 1800s as aninformal version of fancy upper-class balls. Immigrants broughtthe custom to America. Held tocelebrate a special occasion suchas a barn raising, wedding or theend of harvest season, barn danceswere often attended by the entirecommunity. Folks of all agesgathered in a large barn tosocialize, eat and dance to thelively music of a band.

Over time, barn dances beganto feature a caller, a person whohollered out dance steps to directthe crowd into organizedmovements. Square dancing andcountry line dancing have closeties to these rural celebrations.

Barn dances declined by theturn of the 20th century, but radiois credited with their revival in the1920s, most notably the weeklybroadcast of the WSM BarnDance. The Nashville-based radioshow played country music andlater evolved into the GrandOle Opry.

You can still find communitiesthat host barn dances for peopleto kick up their heels.

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HappyBirthday10/02 William Keane10/06 Judy Carswell10/08 Lucilla Allen10/11 Betty Lewis10/11 Paula Stephens10/12 Jeff Bridges10/19 Robert Floyd10/21 Edna Cole10/25 Ernest Freeman10/29 Harold Russ10/30 Tom Chellino

Birthday LuncheonIt’s time to blow out those birthday

candles! Join us on October 15th forour monthly Birthday Party! Everyoneis invited to bring 3 guests to share incake and ice cream, and a great timewith your friends and neighbors. Don’tforget to make a wish before you takethat deep breath!

Happy Halloween!We hope you have a spook-tacular

holiday!

Wit & Wisdom

BE SURE TO ...1. Check the

bulletin board DAILYfor additionalactivities orcancellations.

2. Listen toannouncements.

3. When signing upfor a trip to thedoctor, put down thetime as 30 minutesbefore yourappointment.

Church BusSchedule!!!!!Saturday

5pm......St. ThomasMore Catholic Church

Sunday 10 am......Decatur UnitedMethodist Church

BibleReading!!!!!

In The LibraryEvery Tuesday 4:00- 4:55

8:00 am DailyDevotional in theActivity Room!!!!

Fall CraftsWe’re offering a

bounty of fall-themedcrafts for all levels oftalent and experience,and we’d love for youto join us. Check thecalendar for aschedule of classes.

October 2019

DINING ROOMSERVING HOURSBreakfast7-8:15 a.m.Lunch12-1 p.m.Dinner5-5:30 p.m.The Dining Room Closes

at 6 p.m.

Lunch BunchOutings

Our Lunch Bunchheads to a local restauranttwice a month, and wewelcome anyone whowants to join us! Get thedish on our next outing atthe front desk or on thecalendar.

Save the

Date10/02 Flu Shots10/03 Hat & Tea Party10/06 Animal Safari10/09 CoCo & Cinnabun10/10 Ice Cream Social10/11 HomeGoods10/14 Res. Council10/16 Wine Down Weds.10/17 Pam Thomas10/18 Tuesday Morning10/19 Vet. Meeting10/21 Jeamor Farms10/24 Dennis Goodman10/25 Fellini’s Pizza10/25 Dollar Tree10/28 Carve Pumkins10/30 Meet Your Neigh10/31 Costume Party

Happy DiwaliTo all our residents

celebrating Diwali, bestwishes for a festiveholiday!

Sunday Monday Tuesday1

8:30-2:30 Doctor Runs10:00 Walking Club Meets

2:30 BINGO!

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1:30-2:30 Game Of Choice

3:00 HYMN SING- ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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9:00 Wild Animal Safari in PineMountain.10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

4:00 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:30 Doctor Runs

10:00 Walking Club Meets

1:30 Wellness Check

2:30 BINGO!

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1:30- 2:30 Games Of Choice

3:00 HYMN SING- ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici2:30 Resident Council Meeting

4:00 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs10:00 Walking Club Meets12:00 Birthday Luncheon

1:15 Bible Talk

2:30 BINGO!

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1:30- 2:30 Games Of Choice

3:00 HYMN SING- ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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9:00 Jaemor Farms10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

4:00 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

10:00 Walking Club Meets

2:30 BINGO!

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1:30 - 2:30 Games Of CHOICE

3:00 HYMN SING- ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici1:30 Book Club Meeting2:30 Carve Pumpkins With Lisa

4:00 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

10:00 Walking Club

2:30 BINGO!

Calendar of Events

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday2

9:00 Kroger

10:00 Chair Exercise With JohnClerici!!!!!

1:30 Publix3:00 Arts and Crafts W/ Lisa

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9:00-2:00 DR. RUNS

10:00 Walking Clubs Meets!!!!2:30 Hat & Tea Party

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

1:30 Walmart Shopping Trip

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

510:00 Puppies Are Coming!!!!

10:00 Drinks and Donuts11:00 Rosie Jewelry & More

Football in the TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!!! (Breaks @ MovieHour)

2:30 Movie & Popcorn (T.V.Room)

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9:00 “Kroger” Grocery Run10:00 Chair Exercises W/ JohnClerici

1:30 “Kroger” Grocery Run

2:30 Hot Chocolate &Cinnamon Buns

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9:00-2:00 DR. RUNS

10:00 Walking Clubs Meets!!!!2:30 Ice Cream Social

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici11:15 Lunch Bunch “FOLKS”1:30 Shopping TripHomeGoods

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

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10:00 Drinks and Donuts

Football in the TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!!! (Breaks @ MovieHour)

2:30 Movie & Popcorn (T.V.Room)

169:00 “Kroger” Grocery Run

10:00 Chair Exercises W/ JohnClerici

1:30 “Publix” Grocery Run

3:00 Wine Down Wednesday6:00 COMMUNION WITH TOMHAGOOD

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9:00-2:00 DR. RUNS

10:00 Walking Clubs Meets!!!!2:30 Pam Thomas Sings

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

1:30 Shopping Trip “TuesdayMorning”

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

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10:00 Drinks and Donuts

Football in the TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!!! (Breaks @ MovieHour)

2:30 Movie & Popcorn (T.V.Room)4:00- 5:00 Veterans Meeting

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9:00 “Kroger” Grocery Run

10:00 Exercise With JohnClerici

1:30 “Kroger” Grocery Run

2:30 Arts & Crafts W/ Lisa

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9:00-2:00 DR. RUNS

10:00 Walking Clubs Meets!!!!2:30 Dennis Goodman “Musicand Visual Show”

259:00 Podiatrist Dr. Eldridge

10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici11:15 Lunch Bunch “Fellini’sPizza”1:30 Dollar Tree “ShoppingTrip”

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

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10:00 Drinks and Donuts

Football in the TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!!! (Breaks @ MovieHour)

2:30 Movie & Popcorn (T.V.Room)

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9:00 “Kroger” Grocery Run

10:00 Exercise With JohnClerici

1:30 “Publix “Grocery Run

3:00 Meet Your Neighbor W/Refreshments

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9:00-2:00 DR. RUNS

10:00 Walking Clubs Meets!!!!2:30 Halloween Costume PartyW/Elvis

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Talk About It

Tech TalkIn the last century,

technology hasbecome a part ofeveryday life, and insome cases, it haschanged the world.Launch into adiscussion aboutsome major inventionmilestones.

What do you thinkhas been the greatestinvention in yourlifetime? Why?

Look back atentertainment. Didyour family have aradio or TV when youwere growing up?

What advances inautomobiles havebeen the most notableto you?

Telephones havechanged dramatically.What are yourmemories of phonesover the decades?

What do youthink have beenthe best inventionsfor the home—air conditioners,washing machines,microwave ovens orsomething else?

How has theinvention ofcomputers changedyour daily life?

Happy BirthdayThe staff would like to wish those

residents celebrating a birthday inOctober a very happy birthday.

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Coventry’s Candid Camera!!!!!

Porcelain Doll, Triple Threat andBaby Boo are all varieties of pumpkins.

‘Acorn’ Is OneHow many words can you come up

with using the letters in “corn maze”?

Health & Wellness

Learn AboutLight TherapyFor many people,

an extra dose ofsunshine can helppromote healing.Light therapy hasbecome a growingtreatment for a varietyof conditions,including seasonalaffective disorder,depression andinsomnia.

Exposure tosunlight is believed totrigger the productionof serotonin, thebody’s “feel good”hormone. Lighttherapy, also calledphototherapy, makesuse of a special boxthat mimics naturaloutdoor sunlight.One must sit near thebox for a period oftime with their eyesopen so that theartificial light canreach receptors inthe retina, whichconnect to the partof the brain thatregulates mood andsleep cycles.

A doctor’s guidancecan help determinethe intensity of thelight needed and theduration of sessions.

October 2019

B L A C K

Musical

Instruments

Baby

Animals

(for example:

Fawn)

Fruits

Beverages

Five-letter

Mammals

FREE

SPACE

FREE

SPACE

BLACKMusical

Instruments

BabyAnimals

(for example:Fawn)

Beverages

Five-letterMammals

AccordionAlto sax

LuteLyre

BagpipesBanjo

Bass guitarBassoon

Bugle

Fruits

BananaBerry

BlackberryBlueberry

Boysenberry

BeerBoilermaker

BisonBunnyBurro

Bunny

LemonLime

Loganberry

Lamb

AppleApricot

Avocado

Camel

Kool-Aid

Koala

ChablisChampagne

Chocolate milkCider

Cocoa, CoffeeCoke, Cola

CalfChickColtCub

Cygnet

CantaloupeCherry

Cranberry

CalliopeCastanets

Cello, ClarinetCornet

Cymbals

LemurLlama

LagerLatte

LemonadeLimeade

Apple ciderApple juice

KiwiKumquat

Kitten

Kazoo

Free

Space

Free

Space