Sterling Heights

3500 Fairview Street • Bethlehem, PA 18017 • Phone (610) 868-4600 • www.seniorlivinginstyle.com

JUNE 2021 In Loving Memory, Dad STERLING HEIGHTS STAFF He never looked for praises Managers ��CHRIS & JULIE BOYER He was never one to boast Assistant Managers �� EUGENE He just went on quietly working & CHERYL HARRIS For the ones he loved the most. Executive Chef �� KANE JENKINS His dreams were seldom spoken Community Sales ��LAURIE BREY His wants were very few Activity Coordinator ��LOUISE SARKO And most of the time his worries Maintenance ��MARK KITTLE Went unspoken too. Transportation �� SHIRLEY PEREZ He was there ... A firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to TRANSPORTATION In times of stress and strife. Monday & Friday, 9:30 a.m.-Noon A true friend we could turn to and 2-3 p.m.: Shopping/Errands When times were good or bad Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: One of our greatest blessings Medical Appointments The man that we called Dad. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Outings — all-greatquotes.com Sunday, 9:55-11:30 a.m.: Church Services Resident The History of Flag Day Flag Day is an important part of our history every Spotlight June 14th. It is a day to celebrate the American flag, At Sterling Heights, its designers, and the designers of our country. It whether you like commemorates the day that Congress passed the social, emotional, First Flag Act, which adopted the stars and stripes as intellectual, spiritual, our national flag in 1777. or physical activities, George Washington is said to have ordered the original there is always flag and Betsy Ross has been credited by her relatives something for you Pretty ladies and pretty with making the first American flag. It had 13 stars on to do! hats for Derby Day! a blue background and 13 red and white stripes. The stars stood for heaven and all men’s goals, and 13 was the number of the original states. Blue is the color of the chief, red is the color of valor and bravery, and white is the color of purity. As the number of states increased over the years, a star was added for each additional state. The last change to the flag was made by President Eisenhower in August 1959 when he added the 50th star. The history of Flag Day began in 1885 when a Wisconsin schoolteacher named BJ Cigrand wanted his pupils to observe a special “flag birthday” on June 14th. He worked tirelessly throughout his life for the national adoption of this special day. The New York State Board of Education adopted June 14th as Flag Day in 1889. It is widely recognized to have officially begun in 1891, when the Betsy Ross House A little gardening always in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration. President Cornhole with Legacy makes us feel good! Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first official Flag Day in 1916, but it wasn’t until 1949 that President Harry Truman signed an act of Congress designating June 14th, National Flag Day. Despite it being officially recognized, it is not a mandated holiday and only Philadelphia has made it an official state holiday.

Piñata fun on Our puzzlers finally finished Cinco de Mayo this challenging project! Legends of the Summer Solstice It’s Litha (also known as Midsummer), the longest day of the year! The sun will shine more on Sunday, June 20th, than at any other point in 2021. The day is known as the Summer Solstice, or Midsummer Day, and is a celestial event brought about when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and seems to just hang without moving. In fact, the word “solstice” is from the Latin word solstitium, which literally means, “sun stands still.” Agricultural societies around the world mark this as the high point of summer. European traditions celebrated this time of year by setting large wheels on fire and rolling them down a hill into a body of water. If the fire went out before the wheel hit the water, a good crop was guaranteed. Romans celebrated the time as sacred to Juno, the wife of Jupiter and goddess of women and childbirth. The month of June was named for her, and because Juno was the patroness of marriage, her month remains an ever- popular time for weddings. It’s also a time for brightness and warmth. The power of the sun at Midsummer is at its most potent, and the cultures celebrate this fact through the lighting of bonfires. In England, rural villagers would “set the watch” by building bonfires on Midsummer’s Eve to keep evil spirits out of the town. Some traditions claimed that fairies would come out and dance to the light of a Midsummer’s Eve bonfire...a legend that inspired Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Make this year’s solstice a day of inner power and brightness. Find a quiet spot and meditate on the light of your own life. Get outside, breath the air and experience the great outdoors. Entertainment and Special Events Wednesday, June 2nd, at 3 p.m.: Educational Travel Friday, June 18th, at 4 p.m.: Camping and S’more Fun Experience — Italy. You won’t want to miss this beautiful Summer Social. Join Legacy and Louise as they partner travel program in our Sterling Heights Theater. together for an afternoon of fun! Monday, June 7th, at 2 p.m.: Ice Cream Social. Have Saturday, June 19th, at 10 a.m.: Chair Zumba! Meet a scoop or two as we celebrate Chocolate Ice Cream with Danny in the Activity Center for this energetic Day. Did you know that chocolate is the second most exercise class. popular ice cream flavor? Meet in the Activity Center. Sunday, June 20th, at 12:30 p.m.: Our Culinary team Wednesday, June 9th, at 11 a.m.: Legacy Challenges will be creating a very special Father’s Day Dinner for all with Nicole. Join Nicole for fun memory challenges in to enjoy. the Activity Center. Wednesday, June 23rd, at 3 p.m.: Muscle Men Fitness Friday, June 11th, at 2 p.m.: Entertainment with Alex Time. Calling all men to participate in a “men’s-only” and Mookie. You won’t want to miss out on this great program designed to properly teach you the correct show! Meet in the Atrium. and effective way to use our gym equipment. Meet in Thursday, June 17th, at 12:30 p.m.: Father’s Day our gym. Barbecue. Gentlemen, meet on the back patio for a Tuesday, June 29th, at 2 p.m.: The Comedy Magic of picnic dedicated especially for you! Ron Schaffer. Ron is new to our community, but not to magic. He has over 40 years experience and has entertained audiences in the Poconos and Lehigh Valley areas. Showtime will take place in our Atrium. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JUNE 2021 1 2 3 4 5 9:30 Devotion of 10:00 Seated Tai Chi/ 9:30 Devotion of Meditation, AC 9:15 Weekend the Day, CH the Day, CH 9:30 Meditation, CH 11:00 Ladder Ball Game, AT Walkers, AT 10:00 Chair Volleyball, AT 9:30 A Visit with the 10:00 Balance Exercise, AC Birthdays 1:45 Outing: America Audiologist 11:00 Rummy, GR 11:00 Bingo, AC 11:00 Communion, CH Sue Bechtel, 2nd on Wheels, $ 10:00 Cardio Drumming, AC 2:30 Matinee, TH 11:30 Seeders and 11:15 Hangman, AC Ken Saff, 6th 2:00 Resident Store 11:00 Exercise Your Mind, AC 4:00 Knit & Crochet, Weeders 3:00 Educational Travel 4:00 Walk This Way, ER Tillie Kozdan, 6th 11:30 Seeders and Weeders DR-FP 2:00 Cornhole, AT Experience, TH 7:00 Bunco, GR 2:00 Have a Ball, AC 7:00 Bingo, AC Loraine Loreti, 10th 6:45 Pinochle, GR 7:00 Movie, TH 7:00 Movie, TH Joan Johnson, 14th 6 7 8 9 10 9:45 Blood Pressure 11 12 Marjorie Breit, 24th 9:30 Meditation, CH 10:00 Seated Tai Chi/ 9:30 Devotion of 9:30 Devotion of Checks with John Grabowski, 27th 10:00 Stretch & Strength Meditation, AC the Day, CH 9:15 Weekend the Day, CH 10:00 Cardio Drumming, AC Legacy, DR-FP Jo Barkis, 29th 10:00 Rummikub, GR Exercise, AC 11:00 Legacy Challenges Walkers, AT 10:00 Chair Volleyball, AT 11:00 Exercise Your Mind, AC 10:00 Exercise, AC 11:00 Rosary, CH 11:00 Bean Bag with Nicole, AC 11:00 Rummy, GR 11:00 Bingo, AC 11:30 Seeders and Weeders 11:00 Communion, CH 2:30 Matinee, TH Baseball, AT 2:00 Resident Store 2:30 Matinee, TH 11:30 Seeders and 2:00 Chair Massages 11:15 30-Second 3:00 Scrabble, LB 2:00 Ice Cream 2:00 Outing: Mystery 4:00 Knit & Crochet, Anniversaries Weeders with Kathy Mysteries, AC 7:00 Movie Night, TH Social, AC Ride, AT DR-FP Tony and Toni 2:00 Walk This Way, ER 3:00 Ladder Ball 2:00 Entertainment: 3:00 Group Crossword, AC 3:30 Po-Ke-No, GR 7:00 Bingo, AC Policastro, 6/27/1959 6:45 Game, AT Alex & Mookie, AT 7:00 Movie, TH Pinochle, GR 7:00 Movie, TH 7:00 Movie, TH 7:00 Bunco, GR 13 FLAG DAY 14 15 16 17 18 19 9:00 On-Site 10:00 Seated Tai Chi/ Locations 9:30 Meditation, CH Dermatology 9:30 Devotion of 9:30 Meditation, CH 9:15 Weekend Meditation, AC the Day, CH Activity Room, AC 10:00 Stretch & Strength 9:30 Devotion of 10:00 Balance Exercise, AC Walkers, AT 10:00 Rummikub, GR 11:30 Outing: Romeos, $ 10:00 Cardio Drumming, AC Exercise, AC the Day, CH 11:00 Communion, CH 10:00 Chair Zumba!, AC Atrium, AT 11:00 Rosary, CH 2:00 Resident Store 11:00 Exercise Your Mind, AC 11:00 Bean Bag 10:00 Chair Volleyball, AT 11:15 Hangman, AC 11:00 Rummy, GR Chapel, CH 2:30 Matinee, TH 2:00 Chef Demo, AC 11:30 Seeders and Weeders Baseball, AT 11:00 Bingo, AC 4:00 Camping & S’more 2:30 Matinee, TH Cost For Activity, $ 3:00 Scrabble, LB 3:00 Craft: Japanese 12:30 Father’s Day 2:00 Worship Service, CH 11:30 Seeders and Fun Summer 4:00 Knit & Crochet, 7:00 Movie Night, TH Carp Windsocks, Outdoor Bbq Dining Room 3:00 Group Weeders Social, AT DR-FP AC 2:00 Have a Ball, AC Fireplace, DR-FP Crossword, AC 2:00 Cornhole, AT 7:00 Bunco, GR 7:00 Bingo, AC 7:00 7:00 Movie, TH Exercise Room, ER 7:00 Movie, TH 6:45 Pinochle, GR Movie, TH Game Room, GR FATHER’S DAY 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 9:30 SUMMER BEGINS 9:30 Meditation, CH Devotion of 10:00 Seated Tai Chi/ 9:30 Devotion of 9:30 Meditation, CH Library, LB the Day, CH 9:15 Weekend 10:00 Stretch & Strength Meditation, AC the Day, CH 9:45 Blood Pressure Theater, TH 10:00 Chair Volleyball, AT 10:00 Walkers, AT 10:00 Rummikub, GR Exercise, AC 11:30 Outing: Galen Glen Cardio Drumming, AC Checks with 11:00 Bingo, AC 11:00 Exercise Your Mind, AC 11:00 Rummy, GR TV Lounge, TV 11:00 Rosary, CH 11:00 Bean Bag Winery/Picnic, $ Legacy, DR-FP 11:30 Seeders and 11:30 Seeders and Weeders 2:30 Matinee, TH 12:30 Father’s Day Dinner Baseball, AT 2:00 Resident Store 10:00 Balance Exercise, AC Weeders 2:00 Resident Meeting 4:00 Knit & Crochet, 2:30 Matinee, TH 2:00 Catholic Mass, CH 3:00 Muscle Men 11:00 Communion, CH Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. 2:00 Name That State!, AT with Managers DR-FP 3:00 Scrabble, LB 3:00 Group Crossword, AC Fitness Time, ER 11:15 Hangman, AC Dinner: 12:30- 3:15 Book Club, LB & Chef, AC 7:00 Bingo, AC 7:00 Movie Night, TH 7:00 Movie, TH 7:00 Movie, TH 7:00 7:00 Bunco, GR 1:30 p.m. 6:45 Pinochle, GR Movie, TH Supper: 5:30-6:30 p.m. 27 28 9:30 29 30 Devotion of 10:00 Seated Tai Chi/ 9:30 Meditation, CH the Day, CH Meditation, AC 10:00 10:00 Home Helpers is 10:00 Rummikub, GR Stretch & Strength Chair Volleyball, AT 11:30 Outing: Out to Exercise, AC 11:00 Bingo, AC available to meet 11:00 Rosary, CH Lunch!, $ 11:00 Bean Bag 11:30 Seeders and with individuals with 2:30 Matinee, TH 2:00 Resident Store specific concerns. Baseball, AT Weeders 3:00 Scrabble, LB 3:00 30 Second Please call to schedule 2:00 Worship Service, CH 2:00 The Comedy 7:00 Movie Night, TH Mysteries, AC an appointment: 3:00 Group Crossword, AC Magic of Ron 4:00 Walk This Way, ER 610-838-7494. 7:00 Movie, TH Schaffer, AT 6:45 Pinochle, GR 7:00 Movie, TH Mother’s Day Tea Mother’s Day is a special holiday at Sterling Heights. It is a time to celebrate and honor all of our ladies. This year, the week leading up to Mother’s Day was designated for our ladies to relax and enjoy. In addition to our annual Tea, our Mary Kay consultant, Arlene, stopped by with beauty items for residents to purchase. We Handmade floral arrangements to created beautiful go with our beautiful table setting Sweet treats! floral arrangements for Mother’s Day, and we relaxed with Kathy, our Massage Therapist, as she provided chair massages. The week was topped off with a special gift for each lady and an enjoyable dinner provided by our Culinary staff.

A special moment for Ruth Ellie looked lovely for and her daughter, Anita the Mother’s Day Tea. Pretty Martha! Alzheimer’s Awareness Month We can strengthen a healthy brain through participation in certain activities or we can diminish areas of the brain through lack of use. For example, if you learn and practice a foreign language, you most likely will become more fluent. However, if you quit using that language, your vocabulary may decrease. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of the aging process. According to the Mayo Clinic, only about 5 percent of people between the ages of 65 and 74 have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 50 percent of people over the age of eighty-five have Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, symptoms of declining brain skills include: 1. Memory loss: Evidenced by forgetting things and frequently repeating yourself. 2. Difficulties with abstract thinking/problem solving: Skills such as balancing a checkbook. 3. New problems in speaking, reading, and writing. 4. Loss of planning and safety awareness/judgment: Poor judgment with money. 5. Difficulty performing/sequencing once outiner tasks, such as cooking and laundry. 6. Mood/personality changes: Traits such as stubbornness, withdrawal, or agitation. 7. Confusion with time, place, or date. If you have memory or wellness related questions, please reach out to Legacy Healthcare Services at 610-419-4092, or stop by our office located on the third floor and exiting to the left of the main elevator. Test your “Brain Fitness” by joining Nicole, from Legacy, during our Legacy Challenge this month on: Wednesday, June 9th, at 11 a.m., in the Atrium.

Welcome New Residents! The staff and residents would like to welcome our newest residents to Sterling Heights! We are very happy that you have chosen our community to be your home, and we look forward to getting to know you in the months ahead. • Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Doocey • Manuel Esteves • Mary Hetzel • Carol Nolan 3500 Fairview Street Bethlehem, PA 18017

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