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225 North Evergreen Street, Burbank, CA 91505 / phone: 818.843.8268 lic: 197609022 A Message from the Desk of Rosie Julinek Executive Director

Happy Independence Day, Evergreen family!

Well, the warm July 2021 evergreenretire.com weather is finally upon us. Resident Birthdays Holiday Celebrations Jeannine S. 7/03 7/1 International Joke Day When I think of summer, I get a Antoinette W. 7/09 7/4 Independence Day feeling of relaxation and calmness. It’s Prudence M. 7/12 7/7 StrawberrySundae Day the exact same feeling I get around the Mary H. 7/17 holiday season. It’s the time of the 7/11 Free Slurpee Day Ruth S. 7/20 7/13 Cow Appreciation Day year that all of us can dedicate some Laura W. 7/24 more time to ourselves and to the 7/17 National Lottery Day Dolores M. 7/26 7/23 Gorgeous Grandma Day things that we like to do. During Deirde S. 7/31 summer, we are able to enjoy the sun, 7/24 Day of the Cowboy the sea and many nights with clear and starry skies. In other words, summer is a much-needed break from Religious Services and Study reality and everyday routine. Catholic Mass - Sundays at 9:00 a.m. However, it is very hot, so make sure Shabbat Services - Fridays at 4:15 p.m. to drink plenty of fluids to stay Church Services - Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. hydrated!

This July we also celebrate Celebrating Independence Day, more commonly referred to as 4th of July. The 4th of the Fairies July signifies our remembrance of at Evergreen what makes our great nation of America so special, and that key aspect is freedom. As we bask in the glory of fireworks and fun times with friends, we highly look forward to sharing each other’s stories and viewpoints together as a community.

I wish everyone a safe, happy, and healthy July! Evergreen Retirement... spread the love. Staying Healthy July is National S ON OUR by Staying Social Social Wellness POTLIGHT Month RESIDENT Sally S.

Sally was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and when she was 3 years old, her family moved to Southern California. Her father was an electrical engineer, and her mother was a homemaker. Growing up, she had 3 Everyone knows that to stay healthy, it’s important to brothers, 2 sisters, and a cat eat right, get some exercise, and avoid burning your skin named Petey. When she was in the sun. Did you know that, once you retire, 13 years old, her family maintaining an active social life can help keep you in moved back to Minnesota where she good health, too? Since July is National Social Wellness attended Abraham Lincoln High School. In school, Sally was Month, it’s a good time to explore the impact that staying a straight A student involved in many extracurricular activities social can have on your health. including hockey, softball, basketball, art class, and music class where she learned to play both the flute and violin! Sally has Researchers have found that feelings of social isolation are been attending church since her childhood when her uncle John linked to mental and physical health problems. The AARP would give her siblings and her a quarter each if they stayed reports that studies have linked perceived isolation to throughout the entire service. increased blood pressure, higher rates of colds and the flu, indulgence in unhealthy behaviors, and even the Sally is a self-identified teacher’s pet and was always winning early onset of dementia. first prize in contests for her unique creativity. One of her Scientists believe that social contact has profound favorite memories is winning a costume contest where she physiological effects which can reduce stress hormones dressed up as a giant witch’s hat [with the help of her art and inflammation. Scientists believe that regular social teacher] that had dry ice pouring out of the top! After graduating contact keeps the neurons in the brain active, thereby high school, she got engaged to a Vietnam soldier, whom she had warding off dementia. Viewed in this light, socializing is 2 sons with: Marlon and Norman. Over the years, she stayed at akin to a workout for the brain. home to raise the kids and take care of the house while he was out on duty. Many years later, she had another wonderful son, Maintaining friendships isn’t always as easy as we’d like Ronnie. She often enjoyed outings such as driving around, going it to be, especially as we age. Once you retire, you often to the bowling alley, and roller skating. lose the social network you formed at work. Sally found strength and patience through prayer and keeping Staying social during retirement requires a proactive busy with hobbies. Some of her favorite hobbies are jewelry approach. There are plenty of ways to actively seek out making, letter writing, art of all sorts, watching true crime series, new friendships. Hobbies are a wonderful way to meet and playing cards -especially Blackjack. Throughout her people with similar interests. Our community also offers active social opportunities via a full schedule of social miraculous journey, she endured many hardships and tragic events. You can participate in leisure and recreation family losses, that made her the strong woman of faith that she is activities that take place right at home and enjoy social today. She moved into an assisted living community in 1993 and events like outings, group exercise classes, discussions, lived there until she recently joined the Evergreen family. Sally is happy hours, and more! Stay social and stay healthy! known by the staff as the lady who LOVES to drink iced - because she can drink them all day long! July 2021 Evergreen Retirement Community Events Beat the heat and eat July Featured Activities & Events like an Israeli July 4, 2021 this Summer Independence Day Americans come together on July 4 to celebrate the nation’s birthday and Independence Day. On this day, most Americans enjoy grills in their backyards, at beaches, or in parks. Some partake in parades or marches and enjoy the fireworks that are often launched at dusk. We’ll kick off the festivities with details, trivia, and anything else you need to know about Independence Day. Happy Fourth! July 14, 2021 Bastille Day Sacré bleu! Celebrate the toppling of the long- We are excited to explore the culture and standing French monarchy, symbolized by the of this summer. comprises storming of a fortress and political prison in both local dishes and dishes brought to Israel by Paris, on Bastille Day on July 14. The holiday is Jews from the Diaspora. Israeli cuisine has known as ‘Fête Nationale’ in France, and adopted, and continues to adapt, elements of officially became a holiday in 1880. Right from various styles of and the beginning, military parades, fireworks, diaspora . It incorporates many speeches, and public displays were a part of the celebrations, reveling in the traditionally included in other Middle downfall of the stringent monarchical rule. The slogan “Vive le 14 juillet!” Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, so that (“Long live the 14th of July!”) has continued to be associated with the day. spices like za'atar and foods such as , , and are now July 18, 2021 widely popular in Israel. Nelson Mandela International Day When its summertime in Tel Aviv, you walk a Nelson Mandela has many accolades. He’s an iconic lot, sweat a lot, and eat a lot of fresh produce. figure that triumphed over South Africa’s apartheid On menus throughout the city’s chic cafes, big, regime. He was a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of bold, flavorful salads abound. They’re delicious conscience, and an international peacemaker. And he and satisfying but don’t leave you feeling was the first democratically elected president of a free weighed down in the summer heat. As it steams South Africa (no biggie). So you see why the United up over here in the States, we’ve decided to Nations General Assembly would want to celebrate challenge ourselves to cool down and eat like his life. Commemorated on July 18—Nelson Israelis do: fresh, healthful meals that require as Mandela’s birthday—Nelson Mandela International little cooking as possible. Day celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact. Below are five delicious meals that we plan to insert throughout the summer menu as we eat July 23, 2021 like an Israeli! Bon appetit — or b’tayavon , as National Gorgeous Grandma Day they say in Hebrew. Maybe you call her Nana. Maybe you call her • Baked Falafel with Dressing and Granny. Maybe you call her when you’re in trouble because you know she’ll be there for you • Grilled Salmon & Watermelon Salad at the drop of a hat. Whatever the case may be, • Sandwiches: With , today is her day. But it’s not just Grandma Day— Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini oh no. This July 23, we celebrate National • Salad with Grilled Summer Gorgeous Grandma Day. Grandmothers endlessly love and treasure their Vegetables families, and typically have an infectious love for life. They have experienced a • Traditional Shakshouka with Homemade lot and have the best words of wisdom for us. With all the aches and pains of old Bread and Pickled age, most grandmothers have positive attitudes and amazing energy, which radiates into our lives. The day aims to celebrate women over the age of 50 and encourages them to defy society’s standards and live it up a bit. July 2021 “Freedom cannot be bestowed - it must be achieved.” ~ Elbert Hubbard

Discover Employee OF THE MONTH Israel Tahni Harp Family Specialist

Tahni was born and raised in Northern California in the town of Ukiah. She has two older brothers and is a triplet of two sisters. Growing up, her parents were very adamant about raising their children to the highest of standards, with the biggest emphasis on health. Her family is Christian and attended church on a regular basis. She was involved in many sports Shalom, and welcome to Israel, the including gymnastics, baseball, swimming, and volleyball. She was exposed to a vast country that our community will array of culture and demographics because her family moved quite a lot. explore this summer. From the soft chanting of Hebrew prayers at the When Tahni was 10 years old, she moved to Lake City, Utah for four years, then Western Wall, the Muslim call to moved to Colorado for five years, then to Washington state for three years. She was a prayer and the Via Dolorosa in very gifted, advanced student, and by the age of 15 she was attending high school and , to the ancient groves trade school at the same time. She received her CNA at the age of 16 and worked in of Galilee and the stunning gardens of nursing homes after graduating. She moved to Ohio where she met her husband, who the Baha'i in Haifa, it’s impossible to was into sales, before they moved to Los Angeles to begin their exciting life together. miss the presence of religion in this Tahni and her husband have a beautiful daughter named Cali. holiest of lands. But as we’ll discover, exploring Israel takes us well beyond Her interest in sales increased over this time, but her passion lies in helping others get faith, creed and politics. to a destination where they can live their best life. She joined the Evergreen family in November of 2020. Outside of work, she loves to travel, shop at Louis Vuitton, read This summer our activity directors business books -mostly about the stock market, and listen to classical or jazz. She has will challenge and intrigue you with a six year old pitbull named Oakland who is her other child. She was raised to be very an in depth look at Israeli foods, family-oriented, spontaneous, and above all else head-strong. Her favorite quote is, “A cultural topics, news, music, dance, shark in a fish tank will grow 8 inches, but in the ocean it will grow 8 feet or more. and more, so enjoy! The shark will never outgrow its environment and the same is true for you.”

Community Leadership Team Rosie Julinek Mele Liu Executive Director Wellness Director

Tahni Harp Agabid Lopez Sales Director Culinary Director

David Santizo Leana Silva Housekeeping Director Activity Director

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