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OFFICE HOURS August 2018 Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Weekends 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Super Food: Strawberries COVENTRY PLACE Sweet, juicy strawberries are ripe with flavor and rich CONTACT INFORMATION in nutrients. Anthocyanins—the antioxidants that give E-mail- [email protected] strawberries their beautiful red color—protect cell Emergency After-Hours # (404) 299-9651 structures in the body. Phenols, another antioxidant group in strawberries, help stave off heart disease and cancer. Strawberries’ high level of vitamin C helps prevent macular degeneration. Enjoy strawberries in salads, smoothies, yogurt parfaits and, of course, in strawberry shortcake.

Short Shadow, Seek Shade Health experts say the risk of sunburn is highest when the sun’s ultraviolet rays are strongest, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If your shadow is shorter than your height, that’s a sign that you need to get in the shade or go inside. “Summertime is always the best of what might be.” —Charles Bowden 2

Trivia Whiz A ‘Cool’ Invention For centuries, people tried to beat the heat in a variety of Legendary Lions World Lion Day ways—flapping hand-held fans, on Aug. 10 puts the catching breezes through open majestic animal in windows and sitting on shaded the spotlight. porches. An invention by Willis Celebrate this pride Carrier in 1902 would eventually of famous lions: bring cool comfort to the world. Carrier was a young engineer MGM lion. His recognizable roar has in City when he was signaled the start of tapped to find a way to keep every MGM film since magazine pages from wrinkling at the studio’s founding a hot and humid printing plant. in 1924. A feline He designed a system that blew air named Leo has been over coils filled with cold water, A Taste of Summer lowering the temperature and the mascot the Grilled burgers, garden-fresh tomatoes longest, since 1957. controlling the humidity. The or a scoop of ice cream ... nearly modern air conditioner was born. Aslan. The wise and everyone has a menu of foods they enjoy powerful lion in “The For many years, the new when the temperature soars. Sink your invention was a luxury that few Chronicles of Narnia” teeth into a discussion about book and movie series could afford to enjoy, with one summertime eats. notable exception: movie theaters. serves as a guide to • What were your favorite summer four children who During the Depression, people foods when you were growing up? flocked to the movies for discover the fantasy Are they still your top picks? land of Narnia. inexpensive entertainment inside • Did you ever have a garden, or theaters that were cooled by Elsa. The true story know someone who shared their large-scale air conditioners. of this real-life lioness garden bounty with you? What was the basis of “Born After World War II, advances homegrown goodies do you think in technology and a suburban Free,” a book and are the tastiest? movie about a couple housing boom brought air • For many people, grilled food is conditioning to many homes who raised the synonymous with summer. What orphaned cub, then with the development of meats or vegetables do you enjoy compact, affordable released her back into fresh off the grill? the wild. windowsill units and central • Talk about your favorite frozen air systems. Air conditioning Simba. From treats, such as ice cream or ice pops. playful lion cub to became an essential feature of What flavors or toppings do you hospitals, office buildings, king of Pride Rock, like? Do you have a favorite ice Simba grows up and stores, public transportation and cream parlor? other industries. faces his fears in • Refreshing drinks are a warm- Disney’s blockbuster Today, nearly 90 percent of weather staple. Do you enjoy iced U.S. homes have air conditioners. animated movie tea, lemonade or cold sodas? “The Lion King.” 3

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DINING ROOM Sunday Monday Tuesday SERVING HOURS Breakfast 7-8:15 a.m. Lunch 12-1 p.m. Dinner 5-5:30 p.m. The Dining Room Closes at 6 p.m. Tomatoes North 5 6 7 to South Fried green tomatoes are often considered a 1:30 Bingo 10:00 Chair Exercises With 8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs John Clerici classic Southern food, but 3:00 HYMN SING-ALONG 2:30 Bake Sale 1:30 Silver Sneakers historians say the dish FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL originated in the SERVICE 4:00 Bridge Club 2:30 BINGO! Northeast and Midwest as a way to make use of unripe tomatoes left at 12 13 14 the end of the growing season. It was only after 9:30 Field Trip Delta Flight the release of the 1991 1:30 Bingo 8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs hit movie “Fried Green Museum 10:00 Chair Exercises With 3:00 HYMN SING-ALONG 12:15 Birthday Luncheon Tomatoes,” set in John Clerici Alabama, that the dish FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL 1:30 Silver Sneakers SERVICE 4:00 Bridge Club became linked to the 2:30 BINGO! South.

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1:30 Bingo 8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs 10:00 Chair Exercises With 3:00 HYMN SING-ALONG John Clerici 1:15 Bible Talk FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL 2:30 Resident Council Meeting 1:30 Silver Sneakers SERVICE Happy Birthday Amelia 4:00 Bridge Club 2:30 BINGO! Jackson!!!!! Happy Birthday John Clerici

Drink Refreshing 26 27 28 Water Staying well-hydrated is important for your 1:30 Bingo 10:00 Chair Exercises With 8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs health, so remember to John Clerici drink plenty of water and 3:00 HYMN SING-ALONG 2:00 Movie and Popcorn 1:30 Silver Sneakers other caffeine-free FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL SERVICE 4:00 Bridge Club 2:30 BINGO! beverages throughout the day. Calendar of Events Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4

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9:00 Kroger 10:00 Chair Exercises With 9:30 Mani Pedis John Clerici 10:00 Exercise With John 8:30-2:00 DR RUNS 10:00 Drinks & Doughnuts 11:15 Lunch Bunch Community Clerici 2:30 The Legends Show BBQ 2:00 Popcorn and a Movie 1:30 Publix 2:30 Bingo 2:30 Bocce Fun and Games 4:00 Bridge Club 29 30 31

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Laugh Lines

Dog Days At a family dinner, 8-year-old Tim eagerly served cupcakes he had made himself. After everyone began eating, his uncle asked, “Tim, how did you get the icing to look so smooth?” “Easy, I licked them,” Tim answered proudly. His uncle gulped and asked, “You licked all of these?” “Well, no,” replied Tim. “After my tongue got tired, I got the dog to help.”

Q: What do dogs do after they finish obedience school? A: They get their masters. Q: What do you call a large dog that meditates? A: Aware wolf. Q: What do dogs and phones have in common? A: They both have collar IDs. Q: What should you give a dog with a fever? A: Mustard—it’s the best thing for a hot dog. 7

Music Memories

Surf-Inspired Sounds In the early ’60s, American pop music was all about the sun, sand and surfing the waves. Cruise through your surf music memories with these epic acts: The Beach Boys. With classics such as “Surfin’ Safari,” “Surfer Girl” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” this still-beloved group defined the vocal surf music genre. Jan and Dean. Often collaborating with the Beach Boys, this duo performed Residents Stone Mountain Trip the same style of tight harmonies and falsetto vocals, heard in the hits “Surf City” and “The Little Old Lady From Pasadena.” Dick Dale and the Del-Tones. Called The Best Defense “King of the Surf Celebrating Seniors It’s time to break out the bug spray Guitar,” Dale’s style There are 46 million people in the and the sunscreen. What’s the best way of playing the electric U.S. who are age 65 and older, and that to apply both? According to the Centers guitar produced a number is expected to more than for Disease Control and Prevention, sound that mimicked double to 98 million by 2060. National put on sunscreen first, then spray on crashing waves. The Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21 insect repellent. They advise against group appeared in celebrates the older generation and products that combine the two since the 1963 film their contributions to their families, sunscreen needs to be reapplied “Beach Party” and is communities and country. more often. known for the tunes “Let’s Go Trippin’” and “Misirlou.” August 2018

Roller Coaster High Points With their fast curves, dizzying loops and steep drops, roller coasters have entertained thrill-seekers for decades. Here’s your ticket to ride some of America’s most innovative roller coasters. Year Claim to Fame 1884 America’s first coaster , N.Y. 1895 Flip Flap Railway First U.S. coaster with a loop Coney Island, N.Y. 1907 Drop the Dip First to use lap bar restraints Coney Island, N.Y. 1959 Matterhorn Bobsleds First tubular steel track Disneyland, Calif. 1975 Corkscrew First corkscrew design Knott’s Berry Farm, Calif. 1981 The Bat First suspended coaster Kings Island, Ohio 2005 Kingda Ka World’s tallest coaster Six Flags Great Adventure, N.J.