Preserving Veterans’ Stories The Like Us! With thousands of stories of service and sacrifice, the Veterans History Project preserves and shares the firsthand accounts of America’s war veterans. Lewisville Created in 2000 by the U.S. Congress, the ongoing program is Estates part of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. The personal narratives of men and women who served in all branches of the military from World War I to present-day conflicts are being collected. Their memories help document history and provide a better Assisted Living understanding of the realities of war for future generations. 800 College Parkway • Lewisville, TX 75077 • 972-434-1727 • www.lewisvilleseniorliving.com NOVEMBER 2020 Veterans are encouraged to share their experiences by submitting video or audio interviews, written memoirs, letters, photos and other historical documents. Families of deceased veterans can also contribute. Dear Residents, Families and Friends, To date, the project has collected 108,000 stories, making it the nation’s largest archive of oral history of its kind. November is a wonderful Some accounts have been digitized and are available for viewing online. time to remember all the To learn more about the Veterans History Project and how to participate, visit LOC.gov/vets. things we are thankful for. This year, I am especially thankful for the health of our community. Lewisville Estates has done a fantastic Thanksgiving Favorites job protecting residents from Covid-19, and I hope Across the Nation to continue to safeguard If you look at the dinner tables across the country at Thanksgiving, it’s everyone as the new unlikely you’ll find any two feasts that are exactly the same. Every family has Executive Director. I am its own food traditions, but many homes in the same region enjoy similar also grateful to be joining holiday dishes. such a wonderful family Ocean offerings: Historians believe a variety of shellfish was abundant at and look forward to getting the original Thanksgiving feast, and the tradition continues today in several to know everyone more. regions. In New England, mussels are a popular side dish, as is oyster stuffing, a favorite in the South, too. And you just may find green bean salad Things have looked with octopus on a holiday table in Hawaii. different this year, as Corn of plenty: Many New England tables feature corn on the cob as a we are unable to hold nod to the first Thanksgiving, while corn our normal large holiday events. Please know, our team is working to bring the best holiday activities, casserole or corn pudding is commonly even on a limited basis. With these restrictions still in place, we have decided to host a car parade for found in the Midwest. Southern cooks often serve cornbread dressing, which is our residents to enjoy. Please watch out for more information coming soon! It will be our very own made with blue cornmeal in Southwestern states. Lewisville Estates Thanksgiving Day Parade. A berry good idea: Fruit at Thanksgiving? It has to be cranberries. While jellied I am so excited to be leading this amazing community full of wonderful residents, dedicated staff cranberry sauce from a can remains popular throughout the country, homemade and supportive family members. I know this has been a difficult year on everyone, and my hope is as versions take on distinguishing characteristics: Pure cranberry sauce is a staple we begin move forward, we can encourage our residents to socialize (safely) and participate in our in Western states, the Northeast is home to cranberry relish with citrus peel, and group activities. cranberry salad can be found in the South and Midwest. Praiseworthy pies: Leave plenty of room on your plate for — nearly every Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, and again, thank you for allowing me to lead region has its own specialty. is popular in most states, but in the this community. South, is king. Southerners also love their , which is a Kolbee Kurtz favorite in the Midwest, too. and Concord grape pie are enjoyed in the Executive Director Northeast, and a dessert table isn’t complete without . SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS 1 2 ELECTION DAY 3 4 5 National Jersey Day 6 7 7:30 In Search of the Cookie Monster Birthday 10:00 Chair Exercise Wear Your Favorite Lord’s Way (Kdfid 9:30 Exercise w/Legacy, AR 9:30 Grocery Orders 10:00 “The Prize Is Right” 10:45 Guess Who? Jersey Day Channel 7), L 10:00 Chair Yoga, AR 9:45 Chair Zumba, L and Snack Social, L 10:45 Fancy Nails, AR 10:00 Chair Exercise 9:30 Walking Warriors 8:30 New Covenant 10:30 Puzzle Mania, AR 10:45 Fancy Nails, AR ASSISTED LIVING 1:00 Bible Study w/ 2:00 100 & 214 Hallway 10:15 1:1 Session w/Patty 10:30 Word of the Day Baptist Church, L the Yellow Rose 1:30 Card Club, AR 2:30 Crafting w/ AL#010063 Bingo, L 1:30 Wonder Word 2:00 Saturday Movie 3:00 Cinema Sundays, L Hospice, L 2:00 Snack Cart Social Patty, AR Search, AR 3:00 215 & 320 and Popcorn 7:20 Cowboys vs. 2:30 Fun Afternoon Game 3:30 Busy Hand Club, L 4:00 Giant Crossword 2:30 Jersey Friday Hallway Bingo, L NOVEMBER 2020 Philadelphia 2:30 Pumpkin Toss, L Puzzle, L Social Hour Cart 4:00 Adult Coloring Club, AR 4:00 Puzzle Mania, AR (NBC), L 4:00 Name Your Game!, AR VETERANS DAY Locations 8 9:30 Exercise w/ 9 9:45 Blood Pressure 10 11 12 10:00 Chair Exercise 13 14 Legacy, AR 9:30 Grocery Orders Activity Room, AR 7:30 In Search of the Clinic w/the Yellow 10:15 1:1 Session w/Patty Lord’s Way (Kdfid 10:00 “The Prize Is Right” Rose Hospice, L Veterans Day 9:45 Chair Zumba, L 1:30 Wonder Word AL Courtyard, ALC and Snack Social, L 9:30 Walking Warriors Channel 7), L 10:00 Chair Exercise 10:00 Chair Yoga, AR 1:45 General Store, L Search, AR 1:00 Bible Study w/ 10:30 Word of the Day AL Parking Lot, ALPL 8:30 New Covenant 10:45 Roll the Dice, L 10:30 Chicken Foot, AR the Yellow Rose 2:30 Crafting w/ 2:30 Let’s Connect the Bistro, B 1:30 Card Club, AR 2:00 Saturday Movie Baptist Church, L Hospice, L 2:00 100 & 214 Hallway Patty, AR Dots During Our Dining Room, DR 2:30 Tribute to Our and Popcorn 3:25 Cowboys vs. 2:30 Fun Afternoon Game Bingo, L 4:00 Puzzle Mania Social Hour Cart Veterans Social, L Library, LL Pittsburgh (CBS), L 4:00 Wonder Word 3:00 215 & 320 Social, LL 4:00 Name Your Lobby, L Search, AR Hallway Bingo, L Game!, AR Outing, O 15 16 17 18 International 19 20 21 10:00 Chair Exercise 10:00 Chair Exercise Spa, Spa 9:30 Exercise w/Legacy, AR Men’s Day 7:30 In Search of the 10:00 “The Prize Is Right” 10:45 Guess Who? Apple Cider Day 10:15 1:1 Session w/Patty 9:30 Thanksgiving 9:30 Grocery Orders Lord’s Way (Kdfid and Snack Social, L 10:45 Fancy Nails, AR 10:00 Chair Yoga, AR 1:30 Wonder Word Parade, ALPL 1:00 Bible Study w/ 9:45 Chair Zumba, L Birthdays Channel 7), L 2:00 100 & 214 Hallway 10:30 Puzzle Mania, AR Search, AR 9:30 Walking Warriors the Yellow Rose 10:45 Fancy Nails, AR Marian Lang, 4th 8:30 New Covenant Bingo, L 1:30 Card Club, AR 2:30 Family Memories 10:30 Word of the Day Hospice, L 2:30 Crafting w/ Baptist Church, L 3:00 215 & 320 2:00 Snack Cart Social Social Hour Cart 2:00 Saturday Movie Tramena Johnson, 26th (Employee) 2:30 Fun Afternoon Game Patty, AR 3:00 Cinema Sundays, L 2:30 Pumpkin Toss, L Hallway Bingo, L 3:30 Busy Hand Club, L 4:00 Name Your and Popcorn 4:00 Giant Crossword 4:00 Adult Coloring Club, AR 4:00 Puzzle Mania, AR Game!, AR Transportation Puzzle, L THANKSGIVING Schedule 22 9:30 Exercise w/ 23 24 25 26 10:00 Chair Exercise 27 28 Legacy, AR Celebrate Your Monday, 10 a.m. 7:30 In Search of the International Hat Day 10:00 Thanksgiving 10:15 Coffee and 10:00 “The Prize Is Right” Unique Talent Day Rockefeller Christmas Grocery Stores Lord’s Way (Kdfid 10:00 Chair Yoga, AR Wonder Word Checkers, L and Snack Social, L 10:00 Chair Exercise Tree Lighting Channel 7), L 10:45 Chicken Foot, AR Search, L 10:15 1:1 Session w/Patty Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. 1:00 Bible Study w/ 10:45 Roll the Dice, L 9:30 Walking Warriors Walmart 8:30 New Covenant 1:30 Card Club, AR 3:30 Cowboys vs. 1:30 Wonder Word the Yellow Rose 2:00 100 & 214 Hallway Washington 10:30 Word of the Day Wednesday, 10 a.m. Baptist Church, L Hospice, L 2:00 Snack Cart Social Search, AR Bingo, L (FOX), L 2:00 Saturday Movie Post Office/Bank 3:25 Cowboys vs. 2:30 Fun Afternoon Game 2:30 Thanksgiving 2:30 Birthday Bash 3:00 215 & 320 4:00 Puzzle Mania and Popcorn Friday, TBA Minnesota (FOX) 4:00 Wonder Word Social Hour Cart, L 4:00 Name Your Hallway Bingo, L Social, LL Field Trips/Outing Search, AR Game!, AR 29 Mason Jar Day 30 “Thanksgiving just 9:30 Exercise w/ 7:30 In Search of the gets me all warm and Legacy, AR Lord’s Way (Kdfid 10:00 “The Prize Is Right” tingly and all kinds of Channel 7), L and Snack Social, L wonderful inside.” 8:30 New Covenant 1:00 Bible Study w/ Baptist Church, L the Yellow Rose —Willard Scott 3:00 Cinema Sundays, L Hospice, L 2:30 Peach Cobbler on a Jar Cart Social Activities Subject to Change