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February Happy Groundhog Happy Groundhog Day If the groundhog comes out of its hole and sees its shadow, we are in store for six more weeks of winter. To see a shadow, the sun must be shining, and the groundhog has to look in the cor- rect direcon. Canada has several official groundhogs. Nova Scoa has Shubenacadie Sam, who is the first in the country to rear his head on Groundhog Day. Then the tradion makes its way across our me zones, moving on to Wiarton Willie and Gary the Groundhog in Ontario, Brandon Bob in Manitoba, and Balzac Billy in Al- berta. February is the second and shortest month of the year. The first ancient Roman calendar had only 10 months. January and February were added in 700 BC., making February the last Langley Adult Day month of the Roman year. The month takes its name from the Latin word februare, which Program means “to purify.” The Romans purified them- 20256 56th Ave Langley selves in February to prepare for festivals at V3A 3Y6 the start of the new year. When the Romans moved the beginning of the year from March to January, February became the second month of the year. LANGLEY ADULT DAY PROGRAM 20250 56th Ave LANGLEY, BC PHONE-778 328 2302 FAX 778 328 2304 Web Site @www.lsrs.ca DIRECTOR: KELLY BROWN CAREGIVER SUPPORT NURSE: SYLVIA GROUP PAUL R THURSDAY 1:15-2:30PM BATHING: MIRARIE AT THE LANGLEY SENIORS PROGRAM STAFF RESOURCES SOCIETY • CLAIRE 20605-51B AVENUE, • OPHELIA LANGLEY, BC • INGRID 604 530 3020 • KAREN • JESSICA • SHIVANI • KALLISHA • CARLA TAKE HOME MEALS ARE • SUE AVAILABLE FROM THE KITCHEN FOR $7.00. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PLEASE LET US KNOW BE- HYDROSOUND BATH IN A CEN- FORE 12:00NOON IF YOU TURY TUB, OUR WOULD LIKE TO TAKE ONE BATHING PROGRAM IS FOR HOME. YOU ! 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Moses language, amethyst means “not described it as a symbol of the intoxicated.” A large number of Spirit of God adorning the official other miraculous powers are robes of the high priests, and the attributed to the amethyst. In Russian Empress Catherine the the Middle Ages, it was said to Great sent thousands of miners into protect crops against tempests the Ural Mountains to look for it. and locusts, bring good fortune in war and in the hunt, drive out evil spirits, and inspire the intellect. Leonardo da Vinci wrote that the amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. Today, amethysts are associated with peace and inner strength. February Zodiacs What’s Lucky in Aquarius February? (The Water Bearer) February 1–18 Lucky Colors: Pink and Red Pisces (The Fish) February 19–28 Lucky Day: Monday Lucky Letters: F and Y This is a Year of Earth Dog , starting from Feb. 16, 2018 (Chinese New Year ) and Lucky Numbers: 3 and 7 lasting to Feb. 4, 2019. Dog is the eleventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Lucky Plant: Years of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, African violet 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 , 2030, 2042... Flower of the Month – Violet Most people think of the rose as the traditional Valentine’s Day flower because it’s a popular gift to bestow upon your beloved. But it’s time to set the record straight —it’s the violet! As the legend goes, the Christian priest St. Valentine, who was imprisoned by the Romans, used the ink made from crushed violet blossoms that grew outside his prison cell to write notes of love and friendship. Violets represent faithfulness and the return of affection. According to folklore, if you dream of violets, you will be successful and advance in life. Interestingly, when Napoleon was exiled to Elba, he used the code name “Caporal Violette” to send a message to his supporters that he would return by the time the violets bloomed in the spring. Later, the popular little plant became the symbol of the Napoleonic party. In the Good Old Days In February 1968 (50 years ago): The average annual income was $7,850. The average new home cost $14,950. The average cost of a new car was $2,822, and a movie ticket was $1.50. ($1 in 1968 = $7 today) In February 1993 (25 years ago): The average annual income was $31,230. The average new home cost $113,200. A new car averaged $12,750, and a movie ticket was $4.14. ($1 in 1980 = $1.69 today) .
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