The Full Flower Moon Pentecost May’s full Moon, the full Flower Moon occurs on Wednesday, May 26. Pentecost is the Christian festival celebrating the descent of It reaches peak illumination that morning. For the best view of this full the Holy Spirit on the Disciples of Jesus after His ascension. Moon, look outside on the night of Wednesday May 26 the and look It occurs on the seventh Sunday after Easter, which is May for that big, bright, shining lunar disk! This month’s painting with Cam- 23, this year. eron will include a session where you can paint a picture of the Flower Moon. Pentecost is regarded as the birthday of the Christian Church and the Happy Hour beginning of the Church’s mission in the world. It reminds us of Jesus’s promise Join your OLOP friends and neighbors for Happy Hour on Monday, May 17, at 2:15 that God would send the Holy Spirit which was fulfilled. in the Dining Room. Enjoy time with your friends, a refreshing drink and snacks. The New Testament describes the story of the Holy Spirit’s descent in the Book Signup at the mailboxes on Thursday, May 13, if you would like to attend. of Acts. The disciples and a large group of people were gathering when a wind Root Beer Floats filled the room. “Cloven tongues” of fire appeared above the followers’ heads Stop by the Lounge on the 1st Floor, May 11, at 3:00 for a Root Beer Float. Enjoy filling them with the Holy Spirit. This allowed them to speak in many languages, which helped to spread the gospel throughout the world. this refreshing ice-cream drink. Greetings to all, Arts & Crafts It is lovely to see the flowers and trees in bloom as we enjoy warmer weather. We will continue our Rock painting project onTuesday, May 4. We are I have been honored to be your Pastoral Counselor for nearly 10 months and painting positive words and colorful pictures on rocks, that will be am in the process of evaluating the programs and offerings. In early May you will distributed though out the Hillsdale Drive community. The purpose is to receive a survey indicating what the current offerings are including special events put a smile on the face of whoever finds the rocks and to lift someone's and worship services that have taken place. I am very interested in your spirits. If you would like to help with this project, signup at the comments and ideas of what might be added moving forward. Thank you in mailboxes today. Seating is limited, but we will offer several days, for this project, advance for participating as your input and feedback is very important to assure during May. a high-quality program. Entertainment in May Blessings, Obie Sue Join resident volunteer, Joe Giovanelli on Wednesday, May 5, at 2:00 in Van Update the 2nd floor lobby. Joe will be playing songs about “Time” for his show. On Wednesdays, during May, the van will be offering van runs to Wegmans, Signup at the mailboxes today if you would like to attend. Seating is limited. and 29 North to Target. Wegmans runs will be on the first and third Wednesdays and Target, the second and fourth. The van will leave OLOP Resident volunteer, Eileen Bracuti will delight you with her program of “Show promptly at 1:30 and will pick you up, at 3:15. Tunes”! Join her on Tuesday, May 11, at 2:00 in the DePiro Room. Signup at the mailboxes on Friday, May 7, if you would like to attend. Seating is limited. We will be doing one drop off time and one pick up time. In order to make this work for all, everyone will be picked up at 3:15, at the same area where you Nursing Homes Swing, has booked entertainers, Stephanie Nakasian and were dropped off. No exceptions. You can sign up through activities, by calling Karl Kimmel, to perform for you on Friday, May 21, at 2:00 in the Dining Room. 973-1155 ext 423. Stephanie, is an exciting, well-seasoned vocalist and master of innovative jazz. On your outings we are also asking that you be mindful of the amount of bags This promises to be one show you don’t want to miss! Signup at the mailboxes you are returning with, as the driver is not always available to assist you back to on Monday, May 17, if you would like to attend. your apartment.

Resident’s Birthday New residents Tidings of Peace

Bob Hinton 1st Nancy Goad Apt 101 B A NEWSLETTER FOR RESIDENTS, FAMILIES, & GUESTS

Jeanne Lyons 8th Mary Bradley Apt 228 Jodi Gammon 11th Sylvia Cheney Apt 322 MAY 2021 Volume 29 Issue 5 Christine Gray 13th Please greet them & make them welcome! Daisy Peterson 18th Carnival Day

June Foster 20th Remember when the fair or carnival came to town? The sights, sounds, and aromas stay with us long Sally Crimaudo 31st after the carnival has packed up and left. We want to bring these memories back to you with a Carnival Day on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 25. Staff Birthdays Resident Council Meeting There will be games like; Balloon Darts, Tin Can The Staff of The monthly Resident Council Knock Down, Ladder Toss, Target Golf, and more! Vada Holcomb 1st Nursing Our Lady of Peace Enjoy corn dogs, popcorn, funnel cake and drinks. Meeting will be held on Dora Gregory 4th DON Wednesday, May 12, at 2:00, would like to wish Due to social distancing we will be bringing in small Tonya Taylor 6th ADON in the Dining Room. all mothers a groups of folks at one time. There will be a sign up Signup at the mailboxes on Happy Mother’s Day! sheet at the mailboxes on Thursday, May 20. Anthony Akorli 10th Nursing Sunday, May 9, if you would Lunch In Trisha Gilmer 13th Social Worker like to attend. May This month you can enjoy a “Lunch In” from, Fred Muriuki 20th Nursing Department managers have Zodiac Signs: Outback Steak House . Choose from their signature Jill Hughes 20th Activities accepted your invitation to Tarsus & Gemini Steaks, Shrimp on the Barbie, Blooming Onion, an Outback original, or one of their delicious Sarah Thomas 23rd Nursing be present for questions and comments. Birthstone: Emerald Burgers and Aussie Fries. There is something for Nicholas Warden 26th Dietary everyone. Join us on Wednesday, May 12, at 12:15 Becky Brown 26th Nursing Scenic Drive Oh! fragrant is pm, in the DePiro Room. Sign up at the mailboxes on Thursday, May 6. Staff will bring you a menu to Dameika Brooks 27th Dietary Starting on Monday, May 3, the breath of May we will be offering weekly In tranquil choose from, and collect your money. Cash Only. Jimmie Thompson 28th Maintenance Scenic Drives. Enjoy sight garden closes, Mother’s Day Wine & Cheese “Cake” Social seeing around Charlottesville And soft yet regal In celebration of Mother’s Day we will be hosting a and the surrounding is her sway Wine & Cheese “Cake” Social, on Wednesday, May counties. We will leave OLOP Among the springtide 5, and Thursday, May 6 in the afternoon. Your at 1:15. Rides usually last roses. families have been invited to join you for this from an hour to an hour an —William Hamilton Hayne, special celebration. In order to accommodate as half. Sign up at the American poet (1856–1929) many of you as possible, we are offering thirty mailboxes today. minute time slots for your family to sign up.