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Gardens' News

March 2020

Happy March Birthday, Residents!To all of our residents who were born in

March, this is your month! We will becelebrating these birthdays on Wednesday,March 25th. A special birthday table will be setup for you, and one outside guest is free.

Jane Brown......................03/05Jack Honberger..................03/06Eulalia Develez..................03/07Eleanor Munn...................03/08Bobbie Wade.....................03/08Dolores DeLeon................03/13Leanna Thurman...............03/18Pamela Senior-Grottolo........03/18Evalena Varner......................03/18Brice Smith.........................03/20Louise Davis........................03/20Catalina Bleuer.....................03/24Lucy Aguilar........................03/28James Wheeler....................03/28Juanita Polidoro...................03/29

Staff Directory Lic. #336403516Ted HoltExecutive DirectorAlicia PadillaBusiness Office DirectorBarbara MirelesSupport Services DirectorRobin TristaoFood Service DirectorEdoardo EstradaMarketing Director / Resident RelationsEsmeralda CervantesMarketing AssistantMichele LynchResidential Activity DirectorDaryl StoutMaintenance DirectorRobin GruwellAL/MC Activity DirectorVenessa RussoAssisted Living Director

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Wish ListAs a nonprofit community,

we rely on donations forselected projects. The followingare examples of the manyprojects we have on our “wishlist:”

1. Atrium Renovation2. Interior and Exterior

Seating that contains shade3. Resident computer station

with Internet, Video Feed, andprinters

4. Furniture for the clubhouselobbies

5. DVD movies for the theaterIf you feel compelled to make

a generous donation, pleasecontact our AdministrativeDirector. Thank you in advancefor your support.

Welc meNew Residents

Cynthia MichaelsonDella LeaseEleanor AcedoNathalie DerryBarbara PalermoJames KeenerLarry Tovey

Sweet Spring FlowerViolets are among the first

flowers to bloom in the spring,offering cheer to all whosee them.

The violet family has about600 species, including pansiesand violas, which are often soldas annual flowers, blooming fora single growing season. Manywild species of violets areperennials, popping up everyyear and spreading easily onlawns and in fields and forests.

Most types of violets havegreen heart-shaped leaves andflowers made of five petals.Depending on the variety, someof the petals will point upwardand some downward. As theirname suggests, many violets arepurple in color, but they also arefound in shades of blue, white,yellow, orange, pink and red.Many are two-toned, withpatterns that give the blossomsthe look of a smiling face.

The flower’s sweet fragrancehas been a staple scent in theperfume industry. In cuisine,edible violet petals aresometimes used to garnishcakes and other desserts, and asan ingredient in salads andsavory dishes.

Staff AppreciationOur Employee of the Month

is Erna Rose who is a Caregiverin our Memory Care. Ernaconsistently performs her dutiesin a loving, supportive,professional manner. Sheconstantly goes above andbeyond expectations. Ernajoined our SafetySub-Committee and gave athorough report on Safety andmaintenance suggestions. Shewalked the entire building waybeyond expectations.

Alicia Padilla, our BusinessOffice Director, came up withthe idea of recognizing our staffanniversaries at each generalstaff meeting. Barbara Mireles,our Support Services Director,creates the certificates and werecognized staff for 1yr, 2yr, 3yr,4yr, and 24 yr anniversaries. Thiswas well-received and gave us achance to say thank you.

New furniture will bedelivered to the lobby ofAssisted Living and new chairswill be delivered to the TV roomin Memory Care Feb. 7th.

A transfer switch will beinstalled Feb. 27th. This willallow a generator to be hookedup and run electricity forAssisted Living and MemoryCare in case of an emergency.

We look forward tocontinually showingappreciation for our staff andimproving the safety andappearance of our community.

Ted J. HoltAdministrator

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St. Paddy’s Day SidekicksTwo vegetables are the

traditional side dishes for aplate of corned beef. After all,what would a St. Patrick’s Daymeal be without cabbageand potatoes?

Easy to grow and inexpensive,potatoes have a long history as astaple food around the world.The vegetable was introduced toIreland by British explorer SirWalter Raleigh in 1589, and iteventually became the country’smain crop, which half of the

population depended on tofeed their families. But in themid-1800s, much of the potatoharvest was destroyed by afungus for several years in a row,causing the Irish Potato Famine.

Cabbage was also animportant crop in Ireland. Thegreen, leafy vegetable grew wellin the cool climate. Because itwas nutrient-dense, manypeople lived on cabbage duringthe famine.

It was during this time thatwaves of Irish immigrants cameto the U.S., and they broughttheir recipes from home. Thatincludes a dish that combinesboth vegetables, colcannon,which is a mixture of mashedpotatoes and chopped cabbage.

Fancy FootworkA highlight of many

St. Patrick’s Day festivities isthe fast footwork and livelymusic of Irish dancing.

Step dancing is the mostwell-known form of Irish dance.In the 1700s, this pastimebecame more structured withthe emergence of dance masters,teachers who traveled fromvillage to village to give dancelessons. These teachers alsoformalized the choreography oftraditional step dances andinspired dance competitionsthat continue today.

Jigs, reels, slips and hornpipesare all types of step dances, andwhile styles differ between them,the emphasis is always on the

feet. The dancer’s upper bodyusually remains rigid, armsloose at the sides. TraditionalIrish music, featuring fiddles,hand drums and Irish bagpipes,accompanies the dancing.When dancers wear hard-soledshoes, their stepping creates apowerful sound that adds to themusic’s rhythm.

The popularity of Irish stepdancing soared worldwide afterthe debut of the stage show“Riverdance” in 1995.

Wit & Wisdom“Great art picks up where

nature ends.”—Marc Chagall

“Sometimes with art, it isimportant just to look.”

—Marina Abramovic

“When I think of artI think of beauty.

Beauty is the mysteryof life.”

—Agnes Martin

“If art doesn’t make us better,then what on earth is it for?”

—Alice Walker

“The artist is not adifferent kind of person,

but every person is adifferent kind of artist.”

—Eric Gill

“In a sense, as we are creativebeings, our lives become

our work of art.”—Julia Cameron

“Great art is indefinable butthat’s all right; it exists anyway.”

—Edward Abbey

“A true artist is not onewho is inspired but one

who inspires others.”—Salvador Dalí

“Art helps us identify withone another and expands

our notion of we—from thelocal to the global.”—Olafur Eliasson

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Up in the AirFrom flying kites to flying

planes, humans have long beenfascinated with all thingsair-related. Gather with a groupand “air” your thoughts abouta few.

• Have you ever flown a kite?How old were you? Wheredid you fly it?

• Did you fly toy airplanes orlaunch rockets when youwere growing up?

• Have you traveled on anairplane? If so, was it asmall plane or a large jet?Did you fly regularly oroccasionally? Where didyou go?

• If you’ve ridden in ahelicopter, what wasthat like?

• Did you or anyone youknow learn to fly a planein the military or earn apilot’s license? Talk aboutthat experience.

• Hot air balloons provide abird’s-eye view at a slowerpace than planes. Did youever ride in one?

• Aerial trams, cable cars andgondola lifts are used insome big cities and atmountain resorts andamusement parks. Haveyou ever ridden in one?Where was it?

• Have you ever been skydiving, hang gliding orbungee jumping? If youhaven’t done any of these,would you want to?

2020 Winter WonderlandDance

Sun City Garden’s 2020Winter Wonderland Dance wasfun for all! We’d like to extend abig thank you to entertainerAngelo for his timeless classicsongs which got the partystarted. The dining staff madewonderful appetizers andmunchies which helped fueleveryone’s energy for all of thedancing. And finally, a specialthank you to all of thevolunteers who helped makethis party a great success!

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Remember Me?Irish-born actress Maureen

O’Hara lit up movie screens asthe fearless heroine in manyHollywood classics.

• She was born MaureenFitzSimons outside ofDublin on Aug. 17, 1920.

• O’Hara began acting asa child.

• After seeing her in a screentest, actor Charles Laughtoncast her in the 1939 Britishthriller “Jamaica Inn.” Athis advice, she took thestage name O’Hara.

• That same year, she madeher U.S. film debut asEsmeralda in “TheHunchback ofNotre Dame.”

• O’Hara went on to portrayspirited, strong-willedwomen in “How GreenWas My Valley” and theholiday classic “Miracle on34th Street.”

• When Hollywood beganproducing color motionpictures, she was called the“queen of Technicolor”because of her fiery red hairand bright green eyes.

• O’Hara is best rememberedfor the iconic Irish romance“The Quiet Man,” whichco-starred John Wayne. Sheplayed opposite Wayne infour other films: theWesterns “Rio Grande,”“McLintock!” and “BigJake” and the war drama“The Wings of Eagles.”

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Laugh Lines:Jest a Few Holiday Jokes

These St. Patrick’s Day-relatedjokes will have you Dublin overwith giggles!

Rainbow RiddlesWhat do you call a rainbow

over a farm?A grain-bow.What about one over a

construction site?A crane-bow.Over an airport runway?A plane-bow.What if it’s over the city of

Madrid?A Spain-bow.

Clover ComedyWhy do we wear shamrocks

on St. Patrick’s Day?Because regular rocks are

too heavy!What happens when you

cross poison ivy with afour-leaf clover?

You get a rash of good luck.Why shouldn’t you iron a

four-leaf clover?You might press your luck.

Leprechaun LaughsWhat’s a leprechaun’s favorite

place to relax?The paddy-o!What do you call leprechauns

who collect plastic bottles?Wee-cyclers.Why do leprechauns hate

running?They’d rather jig than jog.

Brain

Brain Bender:Leprechaun Logic

Four young leprechauns—Bridget, Erin, Declan andSeamus—are going to aSt. Patrick’s Day party. Each istaking a treat—shamrockcookies, a rainbow cake, Irishstew and soda bread. Use theclues to find out the name andage of each leprechaun and thefood they’re taking to the party.

• Bridget is the same ageas the leprechaun wholikes bread.

• The 8-year-old girl is notbringing a cake.

• Declan isn’t taking thestew.

• Erin loves rainbows. She isyounger than Seamus.

• Seamus and his twin sisterare 8 years old.

• The youngest leprechaun,who is 6, isn’t bringingcake or stew.

• Bridget isn’t taking bread,and Seamus isn’t takingcookies.

(Answers: Declan is 6 years oldand taking cookies. Erin is 7 andtaking a cake. Bridget is 8 andtaking Irish stew. Seamus is 8 andtaking soda bread.)

ArtsCraftsand

Lucky Clover CoasterGive your table some

St. Patrick’s Day style with thisdecorative drink coaster.

Materials:• Foam paintbrush• 4 flat, unfinished wood

hearts, each about2 1/2 inches wide

• Green craft paint• Tacky or wood glue• Clear acrylic sealer spray

Directions:Paint all the hearts green.

Let dry.To form a four-leaf clover

shape, fit the hearts together sothat their pointed ends meet inthe middle. Glue the heartstogether, then let dry.

In a well-ventilated area,spray the clover with a coat ofclear acrylic sealer. Let drybefore using.

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Tips for a HealthySpring... Brought to You

by Hope HospiceWhile we may look forward

to the pleasant weather thatspring brings, for many, theenjoyable climate comes with aprice in the form of seasonalallergies. Sadly, even if you havenever experienced seasonalallergies before, you cannotassume you are immuneto them.

Allergies can develop at anyage. One theory is that repeatedexposure to certain allergens canactually increase sensitivity overtime, rather than decrease it asone might think. Seasonalallergy symptoms includesneezing, runny nose,congestion, itchy and/or wateryeyes. If you notice them, speakto your doctor right away, asallergy symptoms can beparticularly dangerous to seniorswith cardiovascular issues.Additionally, a doctor will beable to recommend treatmentsother than antihistamines,which may not berecommended for seniors due totheir potential side effects.

Regardless if allergies arefamiliar to you or somethingyou are experiencing for the firsttime, the following tips can helpget you through allergy seasonmore smoothly.

• Nutritionists say eatinginflammation fightingfoods can decrease allergysymptoms. Foods includeapples, flax seed, ginger,leafy greens, walnuts, andfoods high in Vitamin C.

• Avoid opening windowsduring allergy season, as itincreases the amount ofpollen and mold enteringyour home/vehicle.

• After an extended period oftime outdoors, take ashower to wash the pollenout of your hair and changeinto fresh clothes.

• Wear sunglasses outdoorsto keep pollen and otherairborne irritants out ofyour eyes.

Frank Turns 102!!!Sun City Gardens recently

celebrated a very specialbirthday. Frank Ferraiolo turned102 this past January! WhenFrank turned 100, we had themayor and the local newspaperat his birthday bash! This yearhe requested a simpler, moreintimate party with friends andone of his favorite guitarists,Darryl Reed. Happy Birthday,Frank!!!

Mail Milestones

The nation’s postal service has come a long way since the first mail station was set up in Boston in 1639. Here are more mail milestones that put their stamp on history.

Year Milestone

1847 The first U.S. postage stamps are issued.

1860 The Pony Express mail service begins.

1918 Airmail service between New York and Washington, D.C., takes off.

1942 Victory Mail, or V-Mail, delivers letters to soldiers serving overseas.

1963 ZIP codes are assigned.

1971 The Post Office Department is renamed the U.S. Postal Service.

1993 A stamp featuring Elvis Presley becomes the bestselling

commemorative stamp.

2007 The “forever” stamp debuts.

1923: The dance marathon craze kicks off in New York City, after Alma Cummings sets a record by dancing continuously for 27 hours.

1933: President Franklin D. Roosevelt gives his first “fireside chat,” broadcast to the nation on radio.

1941: Actor Jimmy Stewart enlists in the U.S. Army Air Corps. During World War II,he rose to the rank of colonel.

1950: Silly Putty goes on sale.

1968: Country music legend Johnny Cash marries singer-songwriter June Carter.

1988: Author Toni Morrison wins the Pulitzer Prize for her novel “Beloved.”

1990: To honor the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Los Angeles Lakers retire his No. 33 jersey.

2006: The English language version of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia reaches 1 million entries.

2011: NASA’s Discovery space shuttle completes its 39th and final mission.

2019: England’s Queen Elizabeth II makes her first post on Instagram. She shared an image of a letter from inventor Charles Babbage to her great-great-grandfather, Prince Albert.

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