Turtle Times November 2017 Volume VII, Issue 11

Pet of the Month Giving Thanks Abigail

Turtle Facts Tradition dates the first meal to the autumn of 1621, when tribe members joined the Pilgrims who’d survived their first year in the new world. Festivities included three days of feasting.

Unlike many other types of Their feast was probably very turtles, snapping turtles don’t different than what we enjoy today have taste buds. It’s thought for , however. that this allows them to eat The Wampanoag provided venison, Abigail is a 6 month old food that would otherwise be but turkey was not specifically African Senegal parrot. perceived as poisonous. She loves spending time with mentioned by eyewitnesses, nor her companion, Solomon, who were mashed potatoes or pumpkin is also an African Senegal. November Flower November Stone pie. We want your photos, pet November Holidays pictures, recipes, and announcements! Send to [email protected] November 11 - Veterans Day Chrysanthemum Topaz November 23 - Thanksgiving November 30 - Doris’ Birthday Turtle Creek is Energy Star Certified.

The EPA Energy Star certification is earned Happy Birthday by commercial buildings that use an average of 35% less to all Turtle Creek residents energy than typical buildings and also celebrating a Turtle Creek Staff release 35% less birthday in November! Doris Adams Property Manager carbon dioxide into Abigail Maxwell Resident Services the atmosphere. Jim Evans Facilities Supervisor

Safe House The Turtle Creek Office is designated as a Safe House during business hours. This is for children Turtle Creek Apartments Phone: 417-332-8878 locked out or who feel in danger. 159 Turtle Creek Drive Fax: 417-544-0912 This is not a baby sitting service. Turtle Up! Branson, MO 65616 E-mail: [email protected]

Upcoming Events Let’s Get Social! Turtle Creek Events - at the Clubhouse Wednesday, November 1, 15 & 29 Ladies’ Coffee Talk, 10 a.m. turtlecreekbranson.com Wednesday, November 8 & 22 Men’s Coffee Talk, 10 a.m. Friday, November 17 Fall Potluck 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Turtle Creek Apartments Area Events November 1 - December 31 Trail of Lights, Shepherd of the Hills Homestead @Turtleup November 3 Veteran’s Tribute, Branson Landing, noon November 3 Meet & Greet with Santa, Downtown Liberty Plaza, 4:00 p.m. turtlecreekbranson

November 4 - January 1 An Old Time Christmas, Silver Dollar City Turtle Creek Branson November 4 Most Wonderful Time of the Year Parade, Branson Landing, 10 a.m. November 6 Tree Lighting Ceremony, Westgate Branson Woods Resort, 5 p.m. TurtleCreekBranson November 10 Run to the Lights, Silver Dollar City, 6 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. November 11 Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Branson, 11 a.m. TurtleCreek-Branson November 10 Veterans Day at Big Cedar Lodge, 11 a.m. November 23 Turkey Trot 5K, Branson Landing, 8 a.m. turtle-creek

Fruit Fluff  1 8-ounce container Cool Whip  1 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained  11-ounce can Join us for mandarin oranges, drained the Turtle Creek  1 cup halved red grapes FallFall PotluckPotluck Directions Submitted by Turtle Friday, November 17th Creek resident Shirley  Mix all ingredients 5:30 - 7 p.m. together in bowl. at the Clubhouse Ingredients  Chill in fridge at least two hours before  2 cups fat free vanilla serving. Can be Call or stop by the office yogurt prepared ahead and chilled overnight. to let us know what dish  1 package instant vanilla pudding mix you’ll be bringing!