Christian Care Health Center

Christian Care TM Health Center

11812 North 19th Ave. • Phoenix, AZ 85029 • (602) 861-3241

Make Time to Play August 2018 Playtime isn’t just for kids! Scientists say it’s good for grown-ups to make time for engaging, pleasing activities for their overall health. The WE NEED BINGO VOLUNTEERS!! fun of play often involves laughter, which Residents play Bingo twice a week. We are in need of releases the feel-good brain chemical dopamine volunteers who can assist residents, roll around the and boosts your mood. Research shows that prize cart, and just offer additional supervision support. incorporating play into your life can help reduce If you are interested, please call Lisa at (602) 443-5431. stress, foster better relationships and improve coping skills in everyday situations.

Residents play Bingo twice a week. No money required- but prizes can be won! Rehabilitation (Therapy) (602) 443-5438 Admissions (602) 443-5470 Reception in Front Lobby (602) 443-5405 Food Service (602) 443-5433 Campus Chaplain (602) 443-5486 Viola and Rhea show their patriotism by modeling their 4th of QA and Care Case Manager (602) 443-5406 July necklaces. Every month residents do a craft to promote Administrator (602) 443-5412 manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Activities (602) 443-5431 Nursing (602) 443-5434 Social Services (602) 443-5455 Billing (602) 424-9489 YOU ARE A BLESSING! Greetings From ... Thanks to Gary, Amy, and Whether they serve as Terri for sharing your time. YOU vacation souvenirs, ARE APPRECIATED! correspondence or collectibles, postcards offer a picture-perfect way to send a message and capture a moment. Refreshing Watermelon Postal correspondence cards Sweet and juicy, watermelon were first used in Europe is a taste of summer. The beginning in 1869. The U.S. refreshing snack is 92 percent issued the first official “postal water, so it can quench your cards” in 1873. Pre-stamped thirst and cool you off when with 1-cent postage, these cards the temperature soars. were blank, with one side for the Residents follow along with song sheets address and the other side for and sing along with“Ol’ Time Music with Watermelon is usually Mary.” considered a fruit, but it has the message. some properties of a vegetable. The first souvenir cards HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It is a member of the gourd were sold at the 1893 World’s Joan A.- 8/12 family and related to cucumbers, Fair in Chicago and featured Roberta H.-8/15 squash and pumpkins. colorful printed images of fair Evelyn J. -8/26 Therefore, some say it can be attractions. The cards were a Ethel K.- 8/29 classified as both a fruit and hit and started a nationwide Marie P.-8/20 a vegetable. trend of using inexpensive Joan S. -8/25 What is not debatable is postcards to mark special events, We celebrate birthdays every the nutrition packed into as well as for travel mementos month at Christian Care with watermelon. Its ripe red color and advertising. “Musical Journey” performing. comes from high levels of In the early 1900s, postcards This month’s birthday party will lycopene, an antioxidant that with divided backs were be Wednesday, August 8th, has been linked to a decreased introduced, allowing the address at 2:30. risk of heart disease and cancer, and message on one side. Linen and may protect the skin from cards, with a fabric-like texture sun damage. Watermelon is also and bright printed images, were a good source of potassium and popular in the 1930s. Color vitamins A, B-6 and C. photo technology took over the More than 1,200 varieties market after World War II. of watermelon are grown Many people collect worldwide. While most types postcards, a hobby called have a deep green rind and red deltiology. or pink flesh, some varieties have an orange, yellow or white Residents’ July craft- Red, White, and interior. Every part of the melon Blue necklaces can be eaten, even the rind and seeds. indoors or opt for outings to HEALTH CENTER cool places such as a shopping COLUMN mall, library or movie theater. Hydrate. Even if you don’t Opening Soon! feel thirsty, sip on water or The new Fellowship Square juice throughout the day, and location is scheduled to eat hydrating fruits and complete construction in the Stay Safe in the Heat vegetables. Avoid caffeinated summer. Check out: When temperatures rise, we beverages, which can contribute Christiancare.org to watch a need to take precautions to to dehydration. video of the construction prevent heat exhaustion and Dress appropriately. Wear progress! heat stroke. These conditions are lightweight, loose-fitting caused by the body overheating clothing in light colors. When Donations Residents need new, small, and can be potentially outdoors, keep your head and inexpensive items for Bingo. dangerous, especially for older cool with a wide-brimmed hat If you would like to donate, adults. Follow these tips to stay or umbrella. please contact Lisa (602) safe and cool this summer: Take a break. On hot days, it’s 443-5431. Stay inside. During extreme best to avoid strenuous physical heat, the safest place is an activity, including exercise, even air-conditioned area, especially if you’re indoors. Rest often and during midday hours. Stay take it slow.

Surf-Inspired Sounds Dick Dale and the Del-Tones. In the early ’60s, American Called “King of the Surf Guitar,” pop music was all about the sun, Dale is considered the pioneer sand and surfing the waves. of instrumental surf music. His Cruise through your surf music style of playing the electric memories by remembering guitar produced a sound that these epic acts: mimicked crashing waves. The The Beach Boys. With classics group appeared in the 1963 film such as “Surfin’ Safari,” “Surfer “Beach Party” and is known for Girl” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” this the tunes “Let’s Go Trippin’” still-beloved group defined the and “Misirlou.” Amy is our awesome volunteer who vocal surf music genre with its dances, sings birthday songs in Chinese, and makes many of our jewelry prizes for songs about cool cars, California Bingo. We are so thankful for her and our girls and sunny vibes. many volunteers! Jan and Dean. Often collaborating with the Beach Resident Council Corner Boys, this duo performed the Residents share ideas and same style of tight harmonies questions at our Monthly and falsetto vocals, heard in the Resident Council Meeting every hits “Surf City” and “The Little first Tuesday of the month. Old Lady From Pasadena.” Suggestion box is in lobby.

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