Coventry PlacePlace Established 1987 www.coventryplace-ga.com 2806 North Decatur Road • Decatur, GA 30033 • (404) 296-0962

OFFICE HOURS June 2019 Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Weekends 7 a.m.–3 p.m. COVENTRY PLACE CONTACT INFORMATION E-mail- [email protected] Emergency After-Hours # (404) 299-9651

Memorable Melody: ‘In the Good Old Summertime’ “There’s a time in each year that we always hold dear,” and according to this American standard, it’s the “good old summertime.” The cheerful lyrics list the relaxing pleasures of the season, but publishers initially passed on the song, fearing it would be forgotten when autumn arrived. An appearance in the 1902 musical “The Defender” made the tune an instant hit, with audiences singing along to the chorus. Judy Garland starred in the 1949 movie named after the song, and Lemonade Social numerous artists have recorded versions, including Is there anything more refreshing than a glass Bing Crosby, Connie Francis and Nat King Cole. of cold lemonade on a hot summer day? We’d love to have you join us for our lemonade social Drink More Water this month—we’ll beat the heat by sipping and Staying hydrated in hot weather is a must, and chatting! Check the calendar for the date doctors warn not to wait until you’re thirsty to grab a and time. glass of water. Even mild dehydration can affect your alertness, memory and mood. 2

Trivia Whiz The Anniversary of D-Day On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops stormed the ‘Berry’ beaches of Normandy, France, in Healthy Fruits Juicy berries are a the largest amphibious military refreshing summer operation in history. This year treat. Enjoy these marks the 75th anniversary of the varieties that are ripe historic World War II invasion for the eating: known as D-Day. Under the command of Strawberries. This summer staple often U.S. Army General Dwight D. tops surveys as Eisenhower, the Allied attack America’s favorite came after two years of planning berry and is one of and preparation to overtake the most-consumed German forces and liberate fruits in the U.S. Western Europe. A 50-mile stretch Brain Bender: Father’s Day Fun of coastline in northern France Strawberries are Celebrate Father’s Day with these packed with was chosen as the landing site dad-themed word ladders. In each set, and divided into five beaches, vitamin C and a use the clues to change the first word, good source of fiber. code-named Utah, Omaha, Gold, one letter at a time, to get the last word. Juno and Sword. Blueberries. Plump, round blueberries More than 13,000 airplanes DAD and 5,000 ships and landing craft have a high _ _ _ Took action concentration of carrying American, British and _ _ _ A cube with dots Canadian soldiers departed antioxidants, earning TIE their status as a England, crossed the English super food. Channel and invaded Normandy GOLF by sea and air in the early hours of Raspberries. At _ _ _ _ Wide chasm June 6. By day’s end, it’s estimated 8 grams per cup, _ _ _ _ Sea-loving bird raspberries are one of that 10,000 Allied troops were _ _ _ _ Bovine patriarch killed or wounded. the fruits highest in BALL fiber. Red varieties are After gaining a foothold along the most popular. the coast, the Allies advanced into FISH France and eastward to Germany. Blackberries. Their _ _ _ _ A tightly closed hand deep, glossy color is D-Day is often considered the _ _ _ _ Tiny water droplets beginning of the end of the war. a good indicator of _ _ _ _ Chewing gum flavor their nutritional _ _ _ _ Two cups content. Blackberries _ _ _ _ Sewing accessories are loaded with FINS disease-fighting antioxidants, (Answers: 1. dad, did, die, tie; 2. golf, manganese and gulf, gull, bull, ball; 3. fish, fist, mist, mint, vitamins C and K. pint, pins, fins) 3

Wit & Wisdom

BE SURE TO ... 1. Check the bulletin board DAILY for additional activities or cancellations. 2. Listen to announcements. 3. When signing up for a trip to the doctor, put down the time as 30 minutes before your appointment.

Lunch Bunch Outings Church Bus Our Lunch Bunch heads to a local Schedule!!!!! restaurant each month, and we Saturday welcome anyone who wants to join 5pm...... St. Thomas us! Get the dish on our next outing at More Catholic Church the front desk or on the calendar. Sunday 10 am...... Decatur United Save the Methodist Church Bible Reading!!!!! Date In The Library Every Tuesday 4:00 - 4:55 6/3 Garden Club Meets You’ll ‘Dig’ Our 6/6 Don Moors Plays the Marimba Gardening Club 6/10 Resident Council Meeting Want to get some 6/11 Birthday Luncheon exercise while 6/13 Motion PT Group “Social” enjoying the warm 6/14 Lunch Outing “Juicy Crab” weather outside? Then 6/16 Father’s Day Luncheon “plant” yourself into 6/20 Pam Thomas Sings our Gardening Club! 6/27 Wine & Cheese Party Check the calendar or 6/28 Stone Mountain Trip the front desk for meeting times. 8:00 am Daily Devotional in the Activity Room!!!! 3rd Saturday “Veterans Meeting” June 2019

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. 2 3 4

10:00 Chair Exercises With 1:30 Bingo John Clerici 8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs 10:30 Garden Club Meet 11:00 Rosie “Jewelry & More” 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG W/“Lemonade in the Shade” FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL 2:30 Arts & Craft 2:30 BINGO! SERVICE Birthday Luncheon 4:00 Bridge Club It’s time to blow out those birthday candles! Join us on June 11th for 9 10 11 our monthly Birthday Party! Everyone is invited 1:30 Bingo to bring 3 guests to share 10:00 Chair Exercises With 8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs in cake and ice cream, John Clerici 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG 2:30 Resident Council Meeting and a great time with FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL 12:15 Birthday Luncheon 4:00 Bridge Club your friends and SERVICE neighbors. Don’t forget to 2:30 BINGO! make a wish before you take that deep breath! 16 17 18

1:30 Bingo 8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs 10:00 Chair Exercises With John Clerici 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG 1:15 Bible Talk Happy 2:30 Movie & Popcorn FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL 4:00 Bridge Club Birthday SERVICE 2:30 BINGO! 6/19 Judith Pike 6/22 Jane Elliot 6/23 D. Rockecharlie 23/30 24 25 6/24 Billy Thompson 6/28 Alice Henion 1:30 Bingo 10:00 Chair Exercises With 8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs Spread Sunshine John Clerici 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG “Those who bring 2:30 Arts & Craft FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL 2:30 BINGO! 4:00 Bridge Club sunshine into the lives of SERVICE others cannot keep it from themselves.” Calendar of Events Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

10:00 TO 11:00 VISITING PETS PROGRAM (Come Cuddle Some Puppies!)

10:00 Drinks and Donuts

2:00 Popcorn and A Movie RENT DUE

5 6 7 8 9:00 Kroger Grocery Run

10:00 Exercise With John 10:00 Chair Exercises With Clerici 9:00-2:00 Doctor Runs John Clerici 2:30 Don Moors Plays the 1:30 Kroger Grocery Run 10:00 Drinks and Donuts Marimba 1:30 Walmart Shopping Trip RENT PAST DUE 2:30 Bean Bag Toss & Adult 2:30 Popcorn and Movies 2:30 Bingo Coloring Don’t Miss It! Last Day to Pay 4:00 Bridge Club Rent Before Late Fees Begin! 12 13 14 15

9:00 Kroger 10:00 Chair Exercises With John Clerici 10:00 Chair Exercise With John 9:00-2:00 Doctor Runs 10:00 Drinks and Donuts Clerici!!!!! 11:15 Lunch Bunch “The Juicy 2:30 Motion PT Group 2:30 Popcorn and Movies Crab” 1:30 Publix Watermelon Social 2:30 Lawn Dart & Adult 4:00 - 5:00 Veterans Meeting 2:30 Bingo Coloring (Back Dining Room) 4:00 Bridge Club 19 20 21 22 9:00 Podiatrist 9:00 Kroger 10:00 Exercise With John 10:00 Chair Exercises With Clerici 9:00-2:00 Doctor Runs John Clerici 1:30 Kroger 1:30 Dollar Tree Shopping Trip 10:00 Drinks and Donuts 2:30 Ring Toss & Adult Coloring 2:30 Pam Thomas Sings 2:30 Popcorn and Movies 2:30 Bingo 6:00 COMMUNION WITH TOM HAGOOD 4:00 Bridge Club

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9:00 Kroger 10:00 Chair Exercises With John Clerici 8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs 10:00 Chair Exercise With John Clerici!!!!! 2:30 Bingo 10:00 Drinks and Donuts 2:30 Wine & Cheese Social 1:30 Publix 4:00 Bridge Club 2:30 Popcorn and Movies 2:30Bowling & Adult Coloring 5:30 Stone Mountain Laser Show & Train Ride (Sack Dinner Provided) 6

Talk About It

Influential Men Fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and male in-laws, friends Billie, Paula, Dorean, and John, Bingo and co-workers are Winners!!!!!! some of the men we may have shared a bond with through the years. Swap stories about those who have had an influence in your life. Were you close to Beautiful Betty Lewis!! any male family Le-Le, Ms. Linda, and Betty members when you were growing up? What is your favorite memory of them? Did you have any male teachers, coaches, bosses or co-workers you looked up to? Judy and Lucilla How did they Ms. Dorean (Right) influence you? Do you have any sons, grandsons or nephews? Share some of your favorite stories about them. How have they inspired you? Talk about some of the men you are close to now. How do you know them? If you could meet any famous man, past or present, who would it be? Why? 7

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Memorable Melody: ‘’ “Are you ready for a brand-new beat?” That was the question the group was calling out in the summer of 1964, then Mr. Eugene Micheals Will Be proclaiming it was Missed Dearly.... time for “Dancing in Coventry Bunnies Lisa the Street.” The and Conrad classic was written by , Ivy Jo Hunter and William Stevenson, who got the idea for the song after seeing children splashing in the spray of fire hydrants on a hot day in . Tom Chelino Living The tune’s rousing the Dream... beat was created by banging a crowbar on the studio floor, and the song danced to the No. 2 spot on the pop chart.

Floyd, John, And Billie

Annabelle and Hershel June 2019

1938: The design of the modern-day 1993: Ruth Bader Ginsberg is ballpoint pen is patented by inventor nominated to serve as an associate Lazlo Biro in Britain. justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. 1942: U.S. forces win a decisive 2002: The Los Angeles Lakers win JUNE victory against Japan at the Battle their third straight NBA of Midway in the Pacific theater championship, and team center 1886: Grover Cleveland becomes during World War II. Shaquille O’Neal is named the most the first U.S. president to be valuable player. married in the White House. He 1962: Ray Charles’ version of the wed Frances Folsom in a small country song “I Can’t Stop Loving 2016: “Hamilton,” the Broadway ceremony in the Blue Room. You” tops the pop music chart. It musical about founding father was one of the biggest hits of the Alexander Hamilton, wins 11 Tony 1905: The world’s first nickelodeon, singer’s career. Awards out of its record-breaking an early version of a movie theater, 16 nominations. opens in Pittsburgh. Customers paid 1970: Army officers Anna Mae Hays a 5-cent admission to see short and Elizabeth P. Hoisington are the 2018: A colt named Justify wins silent films and live entertainment. first women in the U.S. military to horse racing’s Triple Crown. He was be promoted to the rank of general. the 13th horse in history to earn the 1925: Walter P. Chrysler founds coveted title. his own auto company, the Chrysler Corp.