The Robotic Future Is Here

Try Out Our Three-Month Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are Triathlon Challenge! now two of the most exciting fields in science. Some say that the marriage of AI and robotics will usher in an entirely new way of life for us Each month will feature special activities fo- on Earth. Others worry that this change is go- cused on total wellness: ing to be too dramatic. The great debate over the future of robotics will continue at the June Hydration & Movement World Conference on Robotics and Artificial It’s time to build on some healthy habits that Intelligence in Barcelona, Spain, this July. keep us going strong. Challenge yourself to drink more water and keep moving every day! While some robots look like mechanical peo- ple with two arms, two legs, and a talking July Intellectual Health head, most robots look nothing like humans. Our minds need just as much exercise as our Robots are usually controlled by computers, bodies. Give your brain a workout by learning such as those found in a manufacturing facili- something new, solving puzzles or taking a ty. Artificial intelligence refers to a machine class on a topic of interest. or robot that can learn from its surroundings and adapt to them. Machines are starting to * Articles courtesy of Activity Connection Join us in the RC every Monday & Friday at 10:30 learn in similar ways to human beings. They or in the loft Thursday & Saturdays are able to receive signals from their environ- Management Team for great brain games! ment, store those signals as vital information, and modify their behaviors. Both self-driving Jamie Maul - Executive Director August Social Wellness cars and robot vacuums use this technology. Staying social is imperative to a healthy life- Cars simultaneously sense their environment Misty Nicholas-Liceaga - Resident Services Director style. Take time to focus on your relation- and use electronic maps and traffic data. They Pam Burbank R.N. - Wellness Director ships and invest in your community. know when to stop and go, what route is the fastest, and what speed is the most energy effi- Annie Gaca - Community Relations Director Participation at each Cascade Living Group cient. community will be logged and tallied. The top Melissa Wahl - Business Office Manager three communities will win exceptional prizes at Do these robots spell the end of work for cab- Jason Thomas - Dining Services Director the end of the competition! As part of our Ever- bies and janitors? Some say that half the Well program, we welcome you to join us for a world’s jobs will be done by robots by the Keenan Kemper - Life Enrichment Director friendly competition between communities for middle of the century. Whatever your feelings Bryan Ostrander - Plant Operations Director residents and staff to promote wellness and en- for robots, in many ways they are already courage everyone to live a more active lifestyle. working among us. A Tale of Two Sherwoods To Kiss or Not to Kiss?

For 700 years, stories have Is there any act more romantic than a kiss? been told of the outlaw Joyce L. 21st World Kiss Day may fall on July 6, but not eve- Robin Hood stealing from ryone around the world believes that the rich to give to the Bob M. 3rd a kiss is an expression of love or friendship. poor. While the legend of Helen B. 6th Americans reserve kisses for special loved ones, Robin Hood was born in but in Europe it is common for friends Sherwood Forest, Notting- Nila F. 6th to greet each other with kisses on the cheek. hamshire, England, each Marion M. 14th Researchers have also found kissing to be com- LarryLarry ConradConrad July the town of Sher- Meda M. 18th mon in both the Middle East and Asia. wood, Oregon, celebrates However, in Central America, kissing has arry Conrad was born in Terre Haute, Indi- its Robin Hood Festival. Ruth A. 19th ana to Frederick and Hazel Conrad. He was no place in romance. Similarly, kissing is not common in sub-Saharan Africa, and in some the last of five siblings; Margaret, Mary- Was there a real Robin Hood? As early as Katherine, Betty, and Fred Jr. In fact Larry’s July Birthdays parts of Brazil kissing is considered just plain L arrival caused quite a stir with the family’s congrega- the 15th century, it was common for May Day gross. It seems that kissing is not a universally revelers in England to act out plays starring In astrology, those born between July 1–21 tion since there was a 14 year difference between him are Crabs of Cancer. Guided by their hearts, Crabs accepted human practice, so be careful where and his next closest sibling. After finishing high Robin Hood. A hundred years before these cele- are deeply emotional and nurturing. They create and how you celebrate World Kiss Day. school Larry attended Vincennes University before brations, peasant farmers told grim tales of Rob- deep bonds and comfortable homes and are always completing a doctorate from the Indiana State Uni- in Hood, who murdered government emissaries willing to welcome people into their circle. Those versity School of Medicine. Soon after Larry put his and rich landowners. Scholars have traced the ear- born between July 22–31 are Lions of Leo. Leos are Can’t Buck the Truth talents to work for the U.S. Airforce where he worked liest mentions of the name Robin Hood to 13th- natural-born leaders: confident, charismatic, crea- as a surgeon, an anesthesiologist. He eventually be- tive, and warmhearted. Leos also use their humor Rugged men wearing chaps and cow- came a hospital administrator while continuing his century legal records. In these records, it was common to list criminals with the name Robehod and loyalty to bring people together to work for a boy hats with six-shooters on their work as a surgeon. After serving for 17 years in the common cause. hips, sitting high in the saddle, driving Airforce Larry decided a change of pace was in order or Rabunhod, variations on the name Robin and enlisted in the U.S. Army for an additional 15 Hood. Alas, there is no way of knowing whether Carl Lewis (Olympian) – July 1, 1961 cattle across wild landscapes—it is an years. these names are attributed to any real individual. Ann Landers (columnist) – July 4, 1918 image as American as apple pie but While Larry was extremely active with the mili- E. B. White (author) – July 11, 1899 also one perpetuated by Hollywood. tary he still found time to start a family in New Orle- What scholars do know is that starting in the Woody Guthrie (folk singer) – July 14, 1912 14th century, Robin Hood was first mentioned Enjoy these interesting cowboy facts ans, Louisiana where he married Ella Mae. Larry and Ginger Rogers (actress) – July 16, 1911 for the Day of the Cowboy on July 28. Ella Mae had four children and moved all over the in writing as a common man living with his band John Glenn (astronaut) – July 18, 1921 world together. They had over 50 addresses adorning in Sherwood Forest and fighting the Sheriff of Ernest Hemingway (writer) – July 21, 1899 their address book. Some of Larry’s greatest memories Don Drysdale (ballplayer) – July 23, 1936 Cowboys actually did not originate in America at Nottingham. A visit to Sherwood Forest in Not- Mick Jagger (singer) – July 26, 1943 are of the time he spent at Lakenheath & Mildenhall tinghamshire may turn you into a believer that all, but in Mexico. Two hundred years before the in Suffolk, England. While stationed there him and J. K. Rowling (author) – July 31, 1965 first American set foot out west, Mexican his family were able to tour all of Europe. Even after Robin Hood did exist. After all, you can visit the Major Oak tree, which is believed to have been vaqueros were honing their roping, riding, and retiring from the military Larry continued to travel; herding talents and becoming expert ranchers. this time with Ella Mae. They took cruises and were one of Robin Hood’s hideouts. Robin Hood’s able to see Greece, Egypt, Panama, and Alaska. Well is considered the spot where Robin Hood 3:00pm to 6:00pm We can’t wait to see you When Americans ventured westward, they During the 70’s Larry picked up the hobby of modeled their habits and dress on the vaqueros married his love Maid Marian. And then there is Come one, come all to DJ’ing and he would take his turntables to venues on Nottingham Castle, where the Sheriff of Not- found in modern-day Texas, New Mexico, and weekends. He even played some of his children’s our community carnival tingham would have jailed Robin Hood and where for a cause! Bring your Arizona. The Wild West also wasn’t as wild as school dances under the name “Doc C”. He also had a the movies lead us to believe. Bank robberies the Merry Men would have staged his fabulous family and friends to penchant for fast cars and cherished a particular Cor- Cascades of Bend for our were uncommon. Settlers did not circle their vette. Gentleman in the service would meet on the escapes. annual Alzheimer’s Car-  Spin & Win wagons and were not under constant threat of weekends and race their cars on the tarmac at the nival Fundraiser – com- base. Oregon’s town of Sherwood may lack historical plete with games, prizes,  Cake Walk attack from Native Americans. And half of all Larry finally settled in Bend, Oregon to be clos- sites, but it has plenty of enthusiasm. Residents a kissing booth and  Kissing Booth cowboys were either Mexican vaqueros or for- er to his family. Eventually he found us here at the have celebrated their Robin Hood Festival since more. Help us raise funds  Tattoo Parlor mer slaves. In fact, many believe that the char- Cascades of Bend and, as they say, the rest is history. for the Central Oregon  Ring Toss acter of the Lone Ranger was based on Bass You can still catch Larry getting home runs every 1954, and since 1956, Sherwood, Oregon, has Alzheimer’s Associa-  Putt Putt Golf hosted an International Archery Tournament Reeves, a former slave from Arkansas turned U.S. week at bean bag baseball. Larry we are so glad you are tion® and enjoy your  Caramel Corn marshal. On the Day of the Cowboy, take in a here and it has been a privilege getting to know you. against archers from Nottingham, England. This favorite carnival snacks  Ice Cream while you get to know Hollywood western, but also celebrate the real Keenan Kemper international celebration is testament to the en-  Refreshments the residents and staff at Wild West. during appeal of England’s favorite outlaw. our community.  And More!