Neptune Knowledge A Cup of Tea We often look up at the night sky and bask in the A group of students visited their old university beauty of the stars. But up in space, there are more than professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints just stars. Here are some facts about one major planet, about the stress of work and life. Offering them tea, Neptune. Neptune was first discovered on September Celebrating the professor produced an assortment of cups and 23, 1846, by the German astronomer Johann Gottfried Senior Living Galle, as he confirmed the planet’s existence through mugs—porcelain, glass, crystal, some plain looking, observation at the Berlin Observatory. The planet’s some expensive, some exquisite—telling them to help position, however, was predicted by Urbain Le Verrier, themselves to hot tea. which allowed Galle to observe it that night in September. When all had a cup in hand, the professor said: “I The HarborChase Wire: A Monthly Publication of HarborChase Wilmington AL September 2021 Neptune was not discovered by empirical observation, see you have all chosen the nice-looking expensive cups, but rather by mathematical prediction. Neptune is leaving behind the plain ones. While it’s normal for you MONTHLY OBSERVANCES It’s Fall, Y’all! positioned past Uranus in our solar system, making it to want only the best, that’s also the source of your Better Breakfast Month On September 22, we welcome the loveliest of seasons, fall. The vast array and the eighth farthest planet from the sun. It has a mass cornucopia of color is awe-inspiring all over the nation. It doesn’t seem to matter stress. What you really wanted was tea, not the cup, but Chicken Month that is the third largest in our solar system, with a mass where you are, really. It’s literally a wonderland of beauty from all four corners Cholesterol Education Month 17 times that of Earth, and is fourth largest in diameter. you still went for the best cups, and you’re eyeing each of America. Fall ends on December 21 and we then say hello to winter, which Classical Music Month Neptune also is the most dense planet when considering other’s cup! If life is the tea, then jobs, money and status seems to vary drastically from those same four corners. But as we celebrate fall Jazz Month and bask in its beauty, let’s take a moment to discover some fun facts about fall. the gaseous planets. Further, Neptune has visibly active in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and National Courtesy Month • The British generally refer to the fall season as autumn, rather than fall, weather patterns that are driven by strong winds. contain life. Don’t let the cups drive you. Enjoy the tea.” National Piano Month whereas most Americans either use them interchangeably or refer to the National Sewing Month season more often as fall. National Skin Care • The terminology “fall” and “autumn” dates back to the 16th century. Awareness Month • The “harvest moon” is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal Pain Awareness Month equinox. You can see that bright peachy-colored transformation in the sky Prostate Health Month all over the globe. Thyroid Cancer Month • Statistics show that people experience the largest craving in the fall for pumpkin. It’s apparently the food of choice for many. BIRTHSTONE: • One journal study showed that women appear to be more attractive to males Sapphire in the cooler times of year, which begins with fall. 2004 Shipley Road FLOWER: • As you know, many species of birds migrate during winter and begin the Wilmington, DE 19803 Aster 302-276-8832 preparations for such in the fall. The Arctic Tern makes an 11,000-mile trek ZODIAC: during winter, one of the longest treks of record, requiring a great deal of Virgo & Libra fall prep.

Be sure to look up the sky, check out the colors all around you and enjoy SPECIAL DATES your fall season fully! Labor Day...... 9/6 NFL Season Begins...... 9/9 Patriot Day...... 9/11 We’re All Moving to the Big City Grandparents’ Day...... 9/12 The days of living far out in the country appear to be dwindling, according Assisted Living Week...... 9/12-18 to a report from the Population Division of the U.N. Department of Economic Autumn Begins...... 9/22 and Social Affairs. Approximately 4.2 billion people live in urban areas worldwide, and 2.5 billion more are expected to join them in the next 30 years—68 percent Centenarian’s Day...... 9/22 of the world’s population. Women’s Health & Fitness....9/29 The U.N. predicts that by 2030, the world will have 43 “megacities,” with populations of more than 10 million people. The world’s largest city will be New Delhi, outpacing Tokyo with a population of 43.3 million inhabitants by 2035. In the meantime, the rural population is expected to peak and then decline to 3.1 billion by 2050. Designed/Printed by Corwin Design & Graphics Corp. www.HarborChase.com www.MyCorwin.com • 1-877-CORWIN2 HarborChase of Wilmington - Assisted Living September 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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really? Fall begins in September. In many states, the coming of tickling What if you had to explain your job in the most honest fall also means the coming of foliage. Leaves that once were terms? From the Knowable website come these tongue-in- the brightest of green are now the brightest of ivories cheek job descriptions from people in ordinary occupations: yellow, red and orange. The palette of shades First observed in 1991 by the National Piano Foundation, • Accountant: “I help people earning six-digit salaries that appear each year varies, but there is always National Piano Month is celebrated annually in September. figure out which field on a form they’re meant to write a gorgeous guarantee that floats along with it. This holiday honors the unique sound of the piano, those their DOB in.” If you are feeling adventurous this autumn and who find respite within its keys and understand its intricacies. • Anesthesiologist: “I stick needles into people until it long for that picturesque view Mother Nature The instrument is known for its impact and conveyance of doesn’t hurt anymore!” provides, there are numerous places you can drive through emotion, which is why National Piano Month focuses on • Family doctor: “I confirm or deny what Dr. Google has and visit with ease, all of which are promised to offer beauty engaging piano enthusiasts of all types to listen, learn, create, practice and perform. already told you.” like you’ve never seen. Whether you play or don’t play, here are some ways to same genre of music, bust outside your comfort zone. • Paramedic: “Drive around in a van, breaking road traffic 1. Northern Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park fully embrace the holiday: Learn a pop song if you play classical, or maybe check laws, picking up strangers and giving them drugs.” out some jazz. Take this opportunity to mix it up a bit. 2. Napa Valley, California • If you’ve held interest in the instrument or have undevel- • Philosopher: “I help people create meaning (whilst also You’ll be glad you did. 3. The Berkshires in Massachusetts oped musical skills that need refining, maybe it’s time you reminding them that all meaning is constructed and the 4. Southern Colorado: “Fall Colors” are thematically learn (or re-learn) to play. Dust off the keyboard in the • Create a new arrangement of your favorite song or universe meaningless).” compose a new piece entirely. popular throughout the state of Colorado with the influx of attic and go at it. Take lessons from a teacher or online, • Photographer: “I shoot men, women, children and and do some practice exercises. Aspen trees all around. But if you start your drive in Southern • Enhance your inspiration and check out a show. Live animals. Often all at the same time.” performances can be quite motivating. Colorado, you can easily head into New Mexico and visit the • Can you read music? It’s never too late to learn. • Professor: “I talk to myself in front of large numbers of Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway. • Already a piano player? Challenge yourself to play Whatever you do to celebrate National Piano Month, be young people busy on their smartphones.” sure to share your piano love with those around you. If none of those options sound appealing, you can something new! If you’re a seasoned player who likes the • Reverend: “I’ve married many men, and I know where all always pick a mountain range to visit: Appalachians, the bodies are buried.” Rockies, you name it. From September to • Statistician: “I turn numbers into other numbers and mid-October, chances are you’ll tell people not to get too excited when one of those find that scene you’ve pictured numbers is very small.” in your mind there. SHAKE The worst thing you can do when you’re in a badthat mood and produceBad a conditioned Mood response that makes you feel better. is wallow in it, according to Psychology Today. Instead, survey Other ways to beat a bad mood? Take up a new interest. Labor Day ...... 9/6 results of more than 300 people show that exercise and Sign up for a class in something you’ve always been interested in listening to music are the best ways to beat a case of the blues. but don’t know much about. Start a new hobby like knitting or NFL Season Begins ...... 9/9 Bad moods usually come from tension and low energy, carpentry, or get out and volunteer for a cause you care about. Patriot Day ...... 9/11 according to PT. A short, brisk walk can increase your energy, Getting active will help you move beyond your present mood September 2021 Grandparents’ Day ...... 9/12 reduce your stress and improve your mood. Listening to music and connect you to new people and interests. Assisted Living Week ...... 9/12-18 may prompt you to remember a good mood or a good time Autumn Begins ...... 9/22 Birthstone - Sapphire Flower - Aster Centenarian’s Day ...... 9/22 Zodiac - Virgo & Libra Women’s Health & Fitness Day ...... 9/29