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ADMINISTRATION UPDATE Keeping Engaged

Dear Residents, Family Members and Staff: Striving to keep our residents happy in mind, body and spirit while keeping them Happy June to all. safe and healthy!

The summer months are upon us and continued good news for Neshaminy Manor JUNE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT and our residents. Bob Tomlinson Guitar & Vocalist Tuesday June 8 10:00 on A2 11:15 on C2 Our fully vaccinated residents and visitors can now visit without masks and residents 1:40 on A1 can go out on leaves of absence, once again. Wednesday June 9 11:00 on D1 side 1 12:00 on D1 side 2 In addition, all resident dining rooms are open for meals. 1:45 on A0 3:00 on C1

Administratively, it is wonderful to see the Mia Johnson Guitar & Vocalist Tuesday June 22 COVID -19 requirements relaxed and our residents lives begin to return to normal. 10:00 on A2 11:15 on C2 1:40 on A1

Wednesday June 23 Enjoy your June. Happy Summer. 11:00 on D1 side 1 12:00 on D1 side 2

1:45 on A0 3:00 on C1

Sharing Hope w/ Kim Thurs afternoons Arts at the Manor Tues June 15 & 29

Catholic Mass Thurs June 17 on A0 House Birthday Party Tues June 29 Resident Council Meeting Wed June 30

Check your unit calendar for more

activities each week!

50/50 TICKETS Back by popular demand! We are selling 50/50 tickets in the rotunda again. Proceeds benefits our Resident Welfare Fund

Keeping Engaged

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Monday – Special Music Programs and featuring special shows recorded just for us Gratitude Going Out Monday June 7 – Billy & Miles Duo Monday June 21 – Steve Jewett on the Guitar A big thank you to… Tuesday – Virtual Travel Tours *Our volunteer residents who do the Wednesday – Entertaining Animals daily announcements! We are happy to Thursday – Cultural Icons Friday – Sharing Hope & Shabbat Service have Don Crohe, Kathleen Dinnis, Mary Hannafin and Betty Medvic giving us Saturday – Classic Movies our daily updates on the menu, weather Sunday – Catholic Mass & Church Service st rd and activities. The 1 & 3 Sunday – Doylestown Presbyterian Church nd th *Our volunteer residents who run our The 2 & 4 Sunday – New Beginnings Church gift shop. Thank you to Don Crohe, Mary Hannafin, Queenie Hicks, Patsy Kelly and Betty Medvic for your service. GIFT SHOP HOURS Monday through Friday 10:30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm -4 pm *Our awesome Resident Council officers! Much appreciation going out to Subject to Change

Don Crohe, President, Betty Medvic, Vice President, Secretary Patsy Kelly for Activities Night & Weekend Schedule all that you do. Thank you to Mary Ventresca for her years of service as our Monday 6:30 – 8PM Unit C1 Treasurer. Thank you to Thois Keil for Tuesday 6:30 – 8PM Unit A2 Wednesday 6:30 – 8PM Unit C2 accepting the position of new Treasurer. Thursday 6:30 – 8PM Unit A0 Friday 6:30 – 8PM Unit A1 *family member Kathleen McCartin for all of the wonderful bingo prize Saturday donations! 10 – 11:30AM Units A1 & A0 2 – 3:30PM Units C2, A2, & C1

Sunday 10 – 11:30AM Units A2 & C2 2 2 – 3:30PM Units C1, A1 & A0

M Culinary Highlights

Gadgets & Gizmos ~Samsung’s Becon scalp scanner is a device that tells men whether their hair is starting to thin. An app connected to the scalp scanner then offers advice for products or treatments that will slow hair loss. This device is best for men who are perhaps a little nervous to see a hair specialist. ~The Free Parasol is a hands-free flying umbrella that uses a camera to follow you around town during a downpour. The ultimate accessory for someone too busy to hold an umbrella, the parasol is useful only for short trips outdoors, as it can hover for only about 20 minutes.

~Wickedbone is advertised as the first dog toy that will play with your pet. It’s more than just a chew toy. The bone will move, spin, and make plenty of noise to keep your dog happy. Controlled by an app on a smartphone, owners can set it to play while they are away or even control it remotely. ~Nissan’s “office pod” vehicle evolves the notion of “working from home” to “working from anywhere.” Simply drive your mobile office to any bucolic location. What’s more, the roof is equipped with a patio chair and umbrella so that you can take your coffee

break in style. Toys of Yesteryear ~Fred Kroll’s father was in the toy business, and Fred knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. In the 1970s, Kroll found a game in Japan by the Agatsuma toy company called Hungry Game. By 1978, Kroll had brought the game to America and kids all across the country were trying to get their Hungry Hungry Hippos to eat a chaotic swirl of marbles. ~Shut-the-Box was played for 200 years by the French fisherman of Normandy

before becoming popular in southern England. The “Box” is a tray showing the numbers 1–9. Dice are rolled in the tray, and each time a number is rolled, that number is covered up. A player’s turn ends when the numbers rolled on the dice can no longer cover any numbers in the tray. The remaining numbers are tallied to give you a score. Root of the Matter Don’t forget to tune into Channel 46 to see the Daily Menu ~Cut the mustard If something cuts the mustard, then it succeeds, passes inspection, or meets expectations. For centuries, the spicy taste of mustard has been associated with a person’s zest Nutritional News – Eating Right on a Budget or zeal for life. In 1692, as keen as mustard was used to describe a person’s high energy. Another Getting the most nutrition for your food budget starts with a little extra planning before you shop. version of the expression up to mustard meant setting high standards for behavior. By the 19th There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. Here are some budget-friendly tips century, the expression was commonly used in the negative as “he couldn’t cut the mustard.” for eating right. ~Ballpark figure If you give someone a ballpark figure, then you are giving them your best Cook more, eat out less estimate for an amount. This expression is related to another, in the ballpark, which means that your Eating out can be expensive, and many foods can be prepared for a lot less money (and healthier) at guess or estimate is close and not too far off. This refers to batters who hit balls inside the confines home. Pre -packaged foods, like frozen dinners and packaged pasta or rice mixes can also add up of the park and not home runs out into the bleachers or foul balls into the stands. Keeping a guess in when you calculate the cost per serving. It’s better to find a few simple and healthy recipes that the ballpark meant that it was not outside of the realm of possibility. It wasn’t until 1968 that this your family enjoys and save convenience items and eating out for special occasions. phrase evolved into ballpark figure.

Plan what you’re going to eat ~Corny If a joke is considered corny, then it is not ery sophisticated or funny. Some Deciding on meals and snacks before you shop can save both time and money. Review recipes and believe that the term originated with seed catalogs of the 19th century, which included make a grocery list of what ingredients are needed, then check to see what foods you already have unsophisticated jokes and anecdotes referred to as “corn jokes” by subscribers. Some of the first and make a list for what you still need to buy. Plus, when shopping with a list you will be less people to use the term corny were jazz musicians of the late 1920s, who used the word to deride old- likely to buy things that are not on it. 3 Continued on pg. 6 fashioned, inferior, and trite types of jazz music. Corny implied that the music sounded like unsophisticated country music. The word later took on the meaning of simple and overly sentimental. Resident Spotlight

Neshaminy Manor Resident Tom “Crazy Legs”Davis

Tommy “Crazy Legs” Davis is a resident on A2 here Neshaminy Manor. One very interesting aspect of his life is that he was once a contributing member of the original Bandstand dancers. He has fond memories of being a regular dancer from 1955 until he graduated from Roxborough High in 1959. He was recruited after befriending Dick Clark after he was called down from the audience to the stage, from there he then became a regular, and was dubbed with the moniker “Crazy Legs”. His Crazy legs danced the most popular dances of the time such as the Jitterbug, the Stroll, the Twist,

Swing, Lindy, the rock-n-roll, Boogie-woogie or Bop. His most memorable dance was with the one and only “Patti Page”. And also Rosemary Clooney. He would leave Roxborough High at 2:15, take the bus, then hop the El to the 4548 Market Street Bandstand studio where he would perform three to five days a week. Tommy recalls all the great fun and comradery with all the other young rock and rollers. During his two year stint he saw and danced to such performers as Bill Haley and the Comets, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Fabian, Frankie Avalon, The

Kingston Trio ( one of his favorites) just to mention a few. He looks back on his time there with fond memories and wishes he could still get up to do the Jitterbug once again.

4 Social Work Chat Room

Navigating Early-Stage Dementia

Most of us have experienced forgetfulness. We lose our keys and phone or are slow to come up with a person’s name even though it’s right on the tip of our tongue. We may find multitasking more difficult, or we may react a little slower. If all of these things can be considered part of growing older, how do you know when memory problems become more than just the normal aging process? The simple answer is when memory issues interfere with daily life and related activities. For instance, forgetting where you put your glasses is normal, but forgetting what glasses are used for or how you wear them is not.

People who have progressed to mild cognitive impairment may  forget recent events, repeat questions and stories, forget planned events, or forget the names of close friends and family.

 have difficulty coming up with familiar words.  have diffi culty understanding verbal or written information.  become easily distracted and unable to complete a task without repeated verbal or written reminders.

A medical evaluation is a critical first step in determining a diagnosis and appropriate interventions. Dementia symptoms can be related to such treatable conditions as medication side effects, thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies, and depression. After ruling out other causes, a dementia diagnosis means the real work begins. The future may not be as bleak as feared, and the progression from one stage to the next can be slow.

Here are some measures to consider:  Seek professional help for intervention and support. The Alzheimer’s Association is a valuable resource (24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900) as are local community resources. For people diagnosed with early dementia and their caregivers, the ability to talk to people experiencing the same thing is invaluable. Search for local support groups or check with your local hospital to see what they have available.  When memory loss begins, it is important to present the person with those things that are most familiar to them. Maintain physical exercise, hobbies and interests, faith practices, hope, and humor. Music is especially important because key brain areas linked to musical memory remain relatively undamaged.  Talk about the situation openly and honestly. Don’t exclude a person with dementia from the conversation. It’s important to remember that intellect usually remains intact even if memory does not.  Communicate with children in the family to help them understand and prepare for future changes.  Take care of yourself while caring for and about others.

5 Nutritional News continued Decide how much to make or buy Making a large batch by doubling a recipe will save time in the kitchen later on. Extra portions can be used for lunches or meals later in the week, or frozen as leftovers in individual containers for future use. Plus, purchasing ingredients in bulk is almost always cheaper. Determine where to shop Check the local newspaper, online and at the store for sales and coupons, especially when it comes to more expensive ingredients, such as meat and seafood. While at the store, compare prices of different brands and different sizes of the same brand to see which has a lower unit price. The unit price is usually located on the shelf directly below the product. Shop for foods that are in season Fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season are usually easier to get and may be a lot less expensive. Frozen and canned produce are also good options and may be more affordable at certain times of the year. Look for fruit that is canned in 100% juice or water and canned vegetables that are labeled "low in sodium" or "no salt added". Watch portion sizes Eating too much of even lower cost foods and beverages can add up to extra dollars and calories. Use smaller plates, bowls and glasses to help keep portions under control. Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables and the other half with grains and lean meat, poultry, seafood or beans. This is an easy way to eat a balanced meal while controlling portions and cost. To complete the meal, add a glass of fatfree or low-fat milk or a serving of fat-free yogurt for dessert. Focus on nutritious, low-cost foods Certain foo ds tend to be less expensive, so you can make the most of your food dollars by finding recipes that use the following ingredients: beans, peas, and lentils; sweet orwhite potatoes; eggs; peanut butter; canned salmon, tuna or crabmeat; grains such as oats, brown rice, barley or quinoa; and frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. Make your own healthy snacks Convenience costs money, so many snacks, even healthy ones, usually cost more when sold individually. Make your own snacks by purchasing large tubs of low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese and dividing them into smaller containers. For trail mix, combine unsalted nuts, dried fruit and whole grain pretzels or cereal; store small portions in airtight containers. Air-popped popcorn and whole fresh fruits in season also tend to cost less compared to pre-packaged items. Start a garden or visit a Farmer's Market A garden can be a lot of fun, especially for kids, and an affordable way to eat more fruits and vegetables. Plants can be started from seed or purchased at a low price. Another way to increase your family’s variety of produce is to visit a farmer’s market. Many communities offer the opportunity to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables that are in season for less money than you would pay at the store. Check an d see where the closest farmer's market is in your area. Quench your thirst with water Water from the tap is a low cost way to stay hydrated. Substituting plain water in place of sweetened beverages can not only save you money but also help you reduce extra calories from added sugars.

6 ALL ABOUT JUNE

M June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the northern hemisphere and the shortest daylight hours of the year in the southern hemisphere. It is the first month of winter in the southern hemisphere and the first month of summer in the northern hemisphere. It’s said that June is named for Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and a protector of all things female, so some consider it good luck to be married during this month. June is the sixth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. . “Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” Special Days ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder Best Friends Day June 8 Flag Day (U.S.) June 14 Birthstone – Pearl The pearl is the birthstone for the month of June, although it isn’t Juneteenth June 19 really a stone. Pearls are made from an organic substance called First Day of Summer & nacre (pronounced NAYker) that is created by mollusks such as Father’s Day June 20 clams and oysters. A pearl’s color is determined by the type of Full Moon June 24 mollusk and the water where the mollusk lives. Pearls are often (Strawberry Moon) lustrous white but can be tinged with pink, peach, green, lavender, and gold. Some are even silvery black. Pearls are the traditional gift for a 30th wedding anniversary and for new brides.

Flower – Rose The rose, the flower for the month of June, represents beauty and perfection. Its name comes from the Latin word rose, which means “red.” It’s one of the earliest flowers known to man. Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylonia around 560 BC, used roses to

decorate his home. In Persia, these fragrant flowers were grown for perfume oil, while the Greeks associated the red rose with the blood of Aphrodite’s beloved Adonis, the deity of plants and rebirth. Red roses symbolize love.

Animal of the Month – Turtle Turtles are reptiles that have a bony shell protecting their bodies. They live on every continent except Antarctica and are divided into land, aquatic, and marine turtles. Turtles are an ancient type of reptile, older than snakes or crocodiles. They live on land, but different types can swim in salt or fresh water. While turtles are cold- blooded, they are usually able to keep their bodies well above the temperature of their environment due to their high metabolic rate. Sea turtles can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, while the smallest turtle weighs in between 100 and 165 grams and is just a few inches long. Turtles aren’t loud, but they can make noises, including clucks or barks. Baby turtles are called hatchlings. Red- eared sliders are one of the most popular turtles to have as a pet, as they are quite sociable and active. In many cultures, turtles symbolize longevity, endurance, wisdom, patience, and innocence.

7 What’s Lucky in June? June for the Record Lucky Color: Purple June in different languages— Lucky Animal: Dolphin Did you know that this Gazette also comes in Lucky Letters: V and G French and Spanish? Months and days of the Lucky Day: Wednesday week aren’t capitalized in many other Lucky Plant: Rose languages. In French, the word for June is juin

(JOO-uhn). In Spanish, it is junio (HOON-ee- June Birthdays oh).

In astrology, those born from June 1–20 are the In the olden days of June—In June 1901, the Twins of Gemini. With a feeling that average annual income was $1,009. A gallon of something or someone is always missing, milk cost $0.27, and a loaf of bread would set Twins forever seek new friends and you back $0.03. opportunities. They are curious, intelligent, sociable communicators. Those born from June firsts for baseball—The month of June June 21–30 are Cancer’s Crabs. Crabs like to marks the first recorded baseball retreat into their “shells” and enjoy being game, played on June 19, 1846. surrounded by loved ones at home. They Thirty-seven years later, the first nurture deep relationships and become loyal baseball game to be played under friends. lights occurred June 2, 1883, followed 14 days

later by the first “Ladies’ Day” baseball game— Morgan Freeman (actor) – June 1, 1937 with free entry for women to cheer in the Barbara Pym (novelist) – June 2, 1913 stands. Nearly a century later, on June 11, 1974, Tony Curtis (actor) – June 3, 1925 the Little League changed its rules to allow Allen Ginsberg (Beat poet) – June 3, 1926 teams of girls on the baseball field. Angelina Jolie (actress) – June 4, 1975

Tom Jones (singer) – June 7, 1940 Prince (musician) – June 7, 1958 Frank Lloyd Wright (architect) – June 8, 1867 Barbara Bush (first lady) – June 8, 1925 Hattie McDaniel (actress) – June 10, 1893 Judy Garland (entertainer) – June 10, 1922 Jacques Cousteau (explorer) – June 11, 1910 Burl Ives (singer) – June 14, 1909 JUNE 2021 MOON PHASES

Stan Laurel (comedian) – June 16, 1890 Venus Williams (tennis pro) – June 17, 1980 Roger Ebert (film critic) – June 18, 1942 Last Quarter New Moon

Chet Atkins (guitarist) – June 20, 1924 June 2 June 10 Lionel Richie (singer) – June 20, 1949

Meryl Streep (actress) – June 22, 1949 Clarence Thomas (Justice) – June 23, 1948 Mindy Kaling (comedienne) – June 24, 1979 First Quarter Full Moon Pearl S. Buck (novelist) – June 26, 1892 June 18 June 24 Mel Brooks (actor/producer) – June 28, 1926 Pat Morita (actor) – June 28, 1932 Michael Phelps (Olympian) – June 30, 1985 8

Historical Happenings in June

1897 – After five years of hard work, Karl 1938 – Toronto-born cartoonist Elsener patented a multifunctional tool that Joe Shuster teamed up with Jerry became known as the Swiss army knife. Siegel to create Superman. The action hero made his first 1902 – The first restaurant with vending appearance in DC Comics’ Action Comics machine service opened in Philadelphia. The Series, issue #1. The cost was 10 cents. A rare Horn & Hardart Automat later expanded into a copy recently sold at auction for $317,200. chain. Customers put nickels into slots and turned a knob. The food revolved into place for 1941 – Cheerios whole grain oat cereal was the customer to receive through a small glass invented to provide a more convenient and door. better-tasting alternative to cooked oatmeal. Originally called Cheerioats, the name became 1905 – Pittsburgh showman Harry Cheerios in 1945. Davis opened the world’s first nickelodeon, showing a silent film 1948 – Texaco Star Theater starring Milton called The Great Train Robbery. Berle debuted, and TV sales skyrocketed. He

The storefront theater could hold became known to millions as “Mr. Television.” 96 people and charged only five Berle also earned a second nickname of “Uncle cents. Nickelodeons soon spread across the Miltie” when he ad-libbed this remark to kids: country, typically featuring live vaudeville acts “Listen to your Uncle Miltie and go to bed.” as well as short films. 1959 – The first hovercraft 1920 – Hundreds of admirers mobbed actors was launched off England’s

Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks as they southern coast. Hovercraft arrived in London for their honeymoon. are still used to transport people and vehicles Fairbanks was routinely cast as a swashbuckling across the English Channel but are also used for hero, and Pickford, with her trademark blonde many other purposes throughout the world. curls, was a fan favorite known as “America’s Sweetheart.” Pickford, who was the first woman 1983 – Dr. Sally Ride, who had a in Hollywood to earn one million dollars, was a PhD in physics, became America’s cofounder of the film studio United Artists. first woman in space with the launch of Space Shuttle Challenger. 1931 – Aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took off from New 2007 – Apple Inc. released its first York on the first flight around the mobile phone, the iPhone. Today, world in a single engine plane the iPhone is one of the two largest smartphone platforms in the world,

alongside Android. The iPhone has generated large profits for Apple, making it one of the world’s most valuable publicly traded companies.

9 THINK POSITIVE!

10 Exercise Your Brain

11 Jamaican Plants The words listed below can be found vertically, horizontally, diagonally, forward, and backward.

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