June 2020

VINTAGE TIMES

Vintage Park Apartments, 810 East Van Buren, Lenox, IA 50851 Vintageparkapts.com 641-333-2233 Rube Waddell was unpredictable at best and A Boy of Summer early on during his professional career was known to leave in the middle of games to go fishing. Rube By: also had a longstanding fascination with fire Doug Junker engines and on numerous occasions, had run off the field during a game to follow them. Rube was also easily distracted by opposing fans who held up Unless the COVID-19 restrictions are puppies, which would cause him to run over to play lifted, 2020 will be the first summer since 1876 with them, and shiny objects, which seemed to put when Americans have not been able to enjoy him in a trance. On more than one occasion, Rube watching professional . The prospect of disappeared for months at a time only to be no baseball spurred my decision to dedicate this discovered wrestling alligators for a traveling month’s article to one of the sports lesser known circus. And, to top it off, he was an alcoholic. In greats, Rube Waddell. fact, due to his immense physical talent, just about every team he played for tried to take steps to Baseball had established itself as one of the accommodate his odd behavior, but his drunkenness favorite hobbies for soldiers on both sides of the would inevitably cause hardships in the locker room American Civil War and in the years following the and his propensity to pass out in-between innings conflict, the sport grew in popularity. In 1876, the would force teams to let him go. same year Rube Waddell was born, professional baseball leagues were formed and as Rube was His eccentric nature and his drinking growing into manhood, professional baseball in problem were magnified by a series of unsuccessful America was maturing into the sport that would and volatile marriages and at one point he was become our National Pastime. Rube Waddell’s arrested for bigamy, having forgotten to divorce professional career began in 1897, when he signed before marrying again. Waddell himself claimed a contract to pitch for the and that he was unsure of exactly how many wives he ended in 1910, when he pitched his last had had over the years; historians know of 3. By professional game as a member of the St. Louis 1906, his drinking, odd behavior, and a series of Browns. Rube never pitched in one place for very injuries derailed his professional career. Out of the long, in fact in an era were management basically majors for good, Rube pitched for a number of owned players, Rube pitched professionally for 5 independent teams including the different teams. Baseball historians consider Rube Millers and the Minneapolis Rough Riders. In to be one of the most dominant of all time, 1912, while partaking in spring training with the in fact many feel he possessed one of the game’s Millers, Rube helped save people from a flood in best and one of hardest thrown, and Hickman, Kentucky. The exposure to the cold and sharpest breaking . Rube could also damp led to a case of pneumonia, which removed throw a , flutter pitch (which I assume what remained of his physical strength. In 1913 he would be called a knuckleball today), and a developed tuberculosis and he was forced to move fadeaway pitch (known nowadays as a changeup). to Arizona under the care of his sister. On April 1, It seemed the only thing that matched his 1914 he passed away at the age of 37. remarkable talent was his eccentrical nature.

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From the Ground up and Everywhere in Between

By Don Cox Spring is finally here! We are still June Birthdays organizing plants and upright gardens. Hoses are out and ready to go. The cold weather slowed me down a bit, but I was able to get it done.

Our new asphalt is complete and looks great. We will be painting lines soon. We have 3 boys helping take care of the yard, Walon Cook, Owen Junker and Jake Cox. Please thank them when you see them.

Dr. Kopp Visits

June 4th & th June 18th 13 – Eleanor Cantieri 26th – Velma Peterson Riddle of the Month…. Q. What kind of shoes does a lazy person wear?

Answer to last month’s question: Q. What sickness to cowboys get from riding wild horses? A. Bronchitis

Please feel free to contact us via email at anytime

Doug Junker, : [email protected] Jamie Brokaw, Health Care Coordinator: [email protected] Melissa Butler, Life Enrichment Coordinator: [email protected]

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A Boy of Summer Cont. Rube Waddell’s story harkens back to a The Things Dads Say time when baseball was young and fan support for the game made it possible for a character like Rube Waddell to exist. Outside of the drinking, • Go ask you mother his behavior was childlike in nature and there seemed to be an innocence to it. His • Don’t tell your mother unpredictability did not cause frustration with fans, but rather seemed to draw them closer to him. He was one of baseball’s first superstars and although he was elected into the Baseball Hall of • When you’re my age you will Fame in 1946, his election was based as much on understand the notoriety his eccentricity brought to the game than it was his professional accomplishments. • I’m not your chauffer Regardless, he remains one of baseball’s hidden treasures and one of the most interesting men to ever play the game. • I’m not sleeping, I’m just resting my *Full disclosure, a great deal of the information eyes provided in this story was gleaned from the Wikipedia page dedicated to Rube Waddell. • Money don’t grow on trees round here.

• Were you raised in a barn?

• Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.

• When I was your age….

• They sure don’t make them like they used to.

• Don’t back talk your mother.

• It’s a long way from your heart, Never allow the fear of striking out you’ll be fine. keep you from playing the game. • A little hard work never hurt ~ ~ anybody.

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Kentucky Derby Party

Keep Calm And Drink Tea

A woman’s emotion is her greatest strength and her greatest weakness.

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Straight from Cindy’s Desk A resident recently asked me how we could possibly replace Doug. The answer is…. Change (definition) we can’t! Don’t get me wrong—we will be /CHānj/ able to replace the tasks that Doug

1. make or become different performed as Manager…the paperwork, filing, record-keeping, scheduling, billing, 2. take or use another instead of purchasing, training, etc., without too much trouble. But we will never be able to fill 3. the act or instance of making or becoming Doug’s shoes when it comes to the quick wit, different tender heart, loving, caring, teasing, and all- around goofy-ness that Doug brought to Vintage Park every day. Doug needs that 6- Someone named HERACLITUS is quoted as foot 5-inch super-sized frame to carry around saying: “The Only Thing That Is Constant Is his extra-large personality! Change”. Fortunately, we have very capable We have certainly been reminded of that truth leadership at Vintage Park—and, our in the past couple of months. COVID 19 has Department Managers are very experienced. turned our world upside down! Things that We were able to find a qualified and well- seemed “constant” in our lives—fully stocked suited Community Manager from within our shelves at the grocery store, sporting events, ranks! Kim Morris will be promoted to playing at the park, inviting guests into our Community Manager and Marketing Director homes, being able to find a job when you want as of July 1, 2020. Kim has been here for a one, getting your hair cut, kids going to few years and knows Vintage Park very well. school…the list goes on…have changed. Kim is smart and professional and will do a great job of leading Vintage Park through Everything seems different now. Our world is 2020 and beyond. She is currently training changing…whether we like it or not. We don’t with Doug, and will continue to do so, over have much choice—except to make the best of the next 2 months, and she has already it! completed the State of Iowa Assisted Living We are going through a change at Vintage Managers Course. Park, also. Many of you know that Doug As part of the transition in leadership, we are Junker – our Community Manager for the past going to make a few other adjustments, too. 5 years—is resuming his teaching career this We have re-purposed some empty space in fall. Doug will teach HISTORY—a subject the vestibule (main entry) to accommodate a about which he is passionate, and has studied small office for Kim. We are going to station extensively Those of you who have attended our new Administrative Assistant, Paige “History with Doug” lessons at Vintage Park— Jessen, behind a Reception Counter, inside or read his monthly newsletter articles--will the front door to greet visitors as they come agree with me when I say that LCSD is in. Paige will work with Kim and the rest of extremely lucky to have Doug as a teacher the Management Team to provide next year. administrative support. Finally, we are

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Straight from Cindy’s Desk Cont.

moving Jamie Brokaw, Health Care Coordinator, into Doug’s old office. Julie Beck, Community Nurse, will continue to work out of the current Nursing Office.

Vintage Park continues to adapt to a changing marketplace in a changing world. While it is not easy, or comfortable, it is necessary. This quote attributed to Henry Ford, kind of says it all:

“If I’d asked my customers what they wanted, they’d have said… ‘Don’t change anything.’” June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month By Jamie Brokaw, BSN, RN

All the staff at Vintage Park have How Seniors can Boost Brain-Health received dementia training upon hire • Practice using your memory. Regularly engaging and continue their Alzheimer/Dementia in memory exercises can help improve both short training on a monthly basis. It is our and long-term recall. ... mission to provide the best level of care • Play 'thinking' games. ... for all cognitive levels. We know how • Learn something new. ... scary and overwhelming it can be when • Seek out social interaction. ... you are faced with the reality that you • Keep stress under control. ... or a loved one might be suffering from • Maintain physical fitness and a healthy diet. ... some form of dementia. That is why we are committed to learning • Know where to get help if you need it. everything we can about Alzheimer’s/Dementia and ways to If you or a loved one are concerned with memory provide the best support and care loss, changes in behavior or the ability to process possible. information, I encourage you to discuss this with either of the nurses at Vintage Park. We understand If you have any questions or would like that you might be uncertain about your more information about Alzheimer’s or worries/concerns, but it is important to take action other forms of dementia, feel free to and figure out what is going on. As a nurse at visit with one of the Vintage Park Vintage Park, I can help you assess the situation, nurses or visit the Alzheimer’s website start a conversation with your family, seek where you can find an abundance of professional help and provided resources for more information. information. www.alz.org

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Straight from the Kitchen Cupboard

By Amy Jenkins Room Trays JUNE st, Starting June 1 we will June came- she helped the fairies resume room tray charges as Redden their lips with wild strawberries. per the Vintage Park policy. She let them dance on her velvet lawn And sip sparkling dew in the pale dawn. June loved the fairies.

June smiled- she painted buttercups gold. She taught the warm breeze to unfold Did you know… Silk dandelion seeds in the air, And let them rest in young lovers’ hair. June days were pure gold. • Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the Just another poem my Great Grandma wrote. It is so fun outside. for me to rummage through this book of poems! Happy June! I sincerely hope this month helps us get back to • Their botanic name Fragaria some normalcy. This month we have around the world means fragrance. on June 15th and I welcome all of you to come have a

taste and watch me cook. And, given the word Strawberries are in Grandmas poem, we can assume it will be a dessert-based show! Don’t forget our grilling • Strawberries are most Fridays! If you would like something special grilled for flavorful from April to July. you Friday evenings, we will cook whatever you bring us! • Fresh Strawberries should be eaten in 2 to 3 days.

Father’s Day Brunch • Frozen Strawberries should last 8-12 months. st Sunday, June 21 7-9am • Rinse your berries under running water, soaking them Menu can cause the berries to lose their natural flavor. Biscuits & Gravy Ham Cinnamon Rolls • Flash freeze individual Fruit berries before storing in bulk. *We will not be serving made to order breakfast.

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June Lunch Specials

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Glazed Meatloaf Chicken & Baked Ham Honey BBQ Catch of the Day Spaghetti & Mashed Potatoes Tortellin Alfredo Baked Potato Chicken Onion Roasted Meatballs Gravy Roasted Broccoli Cream Cheese Macaroni & Potatoes Italian Blend Creamed Peas Garlic Toast Green Beans Cheese California Blend Veggies Peach Berry Tiramisu Dessert Ice Cream Mixed Vegetables Strawberry Garlic Toast Cobbler Blueberry Yogurt Pie Chilled Fruit Oatmeal Blondie 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Tender Braised Chicken & Veg Shrimp Tenders Spanish Style Garlic Parmesan Pulled Pork Beef Liver & Roast Beef Stir Fry 3 Cheese Garlic Steak Baked Chicken Sandwich Onions Spiced Apple Ring Steamed Rice Scalloped Parslied Red Radiatore Alfredo Potato Skins Cheesy Mashed Mashed Potatoes Egg Roll Potatoes Potatoes Roasted Italian Creamy Coleslaw Potatoes Pan Gravy Creamy Fruit Broccoli Balsamic Glazed Veggies Root Beer Float Carrots Corn O’Brien Dessert Bread Green Beans Bread Pie Bread Roll Pineapple Dream Bread Fresh Melon Angel Food Cake Pie Bar Turtle with Strawberries Cheesecake 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Country Fried Meatloaf Pepper Steak Herbed Pork Loin Old Fashioned Montreal Chicken Marsala Chicken Baked Potato Parslied Red Baked Sweet Chicken & Seasoned Tilapia Rotini Pasta Mashed Potatoes Orange Carrots Potatoes Potato Noodles Tater Tot Bake Vegetable Blend Colonel’s Gravy Bread Brussels Sprouts Roasted Broccoli Mashed Potatoes Spring Peas Garlic Toast Green Beans Pecan Pinapple Roll Bread Mixed Vegetables Bread Ice Cream Almondine Cake with Cream Cherry Walnut Banana Pudding Bread Mandarin Orange Roll Cheese Frosting Crunch Lasagna Sliced Gelatin Pie Strawberries 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. BBQ Ribs Smoked Brisket Tender Braised Pecan Glazed Italian Cavatelli Baked Ham Country Fried Baked Potato Sandwich Roast Beef Pork Chop Green Beans Baked Potato Steak Steamed Broccoli Grilled Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Baked Sweet Garlic Toast Seasoned Squash Mashed Potatoes Roll with peppers & Beef Gravy Potato Chocolate Bread Country Gravy Pie onions California Blend Pea Salad Covered Cherry Lemonade Parslied Sunshine Grilled Pineapple Strawberry Bread Brownie Cheesecake Carrots Fresh Melon Shortcake Summer Swirl Bread Cake RAzzleberry Crisp 28. 29. Turkey Pot Roast Glazed Meatloaf Cranberry Mashed Potatoes Almond Stuffing Pan Gravy The first week of June we will be remodeling the kitchen Asparagus Creamed Peas floor. In order to do this, the kitchen will be out of service Roll Bread for 3-5 days. During this time, we will utilize local Pie Peach Berry restaurants to cater our meals, do some grilling and use Cobbler crockpots to complete our meal service. We are unable to tell you exactly what we will be serving on those days, but we can assure you that you will be fed, and it will be tasty! Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process.

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Hello Summer…

By Melissa Butler Beauty Salon to Open Spring was pretty hit and miss this year, but hopefully summer will be in full swing by June Monday June 1st 20th. With that in mind, I thought it was a good time to talk about sun exposure. We all know that too much exposure to the sun and UV rays We are excited to begin can be dangerous, but we often forget that sunlight can be beneficial. Listed below are 10 offering beauty services benefits of moderate sun exposure. again in the Vintage Park Salon. Please be aware • Lowering blood pressure • Improving bone health that there will be • Improving brain function precautions and • Improving mild depression • Improving sleep quality restrictions, but we know • Lessens Alzheimer’s Symptoms that you will be patient • Heals some skin disorders and comply with these • Boosts growth in children • Enhances the immune system restrictions, so that we • Reduces the risk of certain cancers can have this service available. While sunshine does have its benefits, it is still the number one cause of skin cancer, so you must use caution. Experts recommend no more than 15 to 20 minutes of direct sunlight daily for a healthy adult. After that, apply sunscreen with

a minimum Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30. Outside Visitors

We are planning to kick off summer with our Visitors are allowed to visit with our annual Luau on Monday the 22nd. We will dine tenants outside of the building. We on smoked brisket, grilled pineapple and other have a lovely large patio outside the summer vegetables while being entertained by amazing hula dancers and Hawaiian chants. Be dining room as well as a sitting area sure to pull out your Hawaiian shirts and shorts outside the north wing. We do ask so we can celebrate in style. If all goes well, you that you comply with the social will be able to dip your toes in water out on the distancing guidance of staying 6 ft. patio and soak up some sun! apart while visiting any tenant on our community patios. We love that While we are still restricting visitors, we have scheduled some patio visits for our musical people are eager to visit, but we still entertainers. The weather should be nice, so want to minimize our risk at come out and enjoy the sun and tunes whenever Vintage Park. they are available.

Hawaii

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