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160 E. Walnut Street Meet Your Dept. Heads Canton, IL 61520 Puzzle Station Answers Courtyard Estates (309) 647-6400 of Canton www.CourtyardEstates.net Independence Day Short Quiz Answers Message from the Director Message from Marketing Tenant Activities Hello all, and happy July! The weather is getting Bring on the summer! Happy July! Now that things are Enjoying a Snack! warmer and our spirits are lifting! It’s such a bless- opening up, we can celebrate July 4th by watching ing to have a little bit of our “normal” life back. While fireworks and being with our loved ones. After last year, 2020 was a rough year, filled with restrictions and I think we’re all looking forward to it! The showers we quarantines, I feel it has really made us appreciate our received this past spring have brought out some beauti- “normal” just a little more than we used to. We can ful flowers & plants in our beautiful courtyard. Thank you now see our friends and family with very few restric- for helping us water and take care of them. Don’t forget to tions, plus we can once again celebrate events with take some time and relax out there as well. Stay cool and friends and loved ones. This came just in time, as July hydrated and enjoy the rest of your summer! has many days to be celebrated. First and foremost ~Missy Bryant, Marketing & Admissions Coordinator is the 4th of July, and the birth of our country. Thank Our Caring & Dedicated Staff you to all the men and women who have served in Message from Dietary the armed forces to protect our independence. Annie will be hosting some fun events here to celebrate and “Happy Independence Day!” from your friendly dietary tells me that the second floor area has a great view of staff. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and Canton’s fireworks! summer. It’s hot and humid during the afternoon and early evening hours so be sure to drink plenty of fluids July 7th is National Chocolate Day. Who does not love everyday. We have two ice water coolers set out in the a reason to eat some chocolate? The 7th of July also front and back of the building (hydration station). Our happens to be National Father & Daughter Walk Day. new menu is in full swing with some old favorites and Guys, invite your daughters to come join you for a new recipes. We respect and appreciate your comments Making Bracelets stroll through the courtyard! If salty treats are more and opinions regarding all meals. There is also a suggest- your speed, July 13th is National French Fry Day. As ion box in the dining room with cards that you can fill out. the temperature rises later in the month, you can cool With all sports in full swing now, here is a “sorta” new twist off and celebrate National Ice Cream Day. In this day on the ol’ pizza night: and age, there are SO MANY flavors and variations of ice cream to choose from. The choice is yours! Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust: 1 roll of Pillsbury Ladies, put on your best dress and do your hair up refrigerated sugar cookie dough, 1 8 oz pkg of softened nice for National Gorgeous Grandma Day on July cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, ½ tsp of vanilla, ½ cup apple 23rd. Lastly, July 26th is National Parents’ Day. Take jelly, 2 kiwi fruit peeled and sliced, 1 cup of quartered some time to spend with your kids if you can, and strawberries, 1 cup fresh (or frozen) blueberries. Any other INDEPENDENCE DAY SHORT QUIZ (Answers will be found on the back cover.) celebrate all the hard work and pride that comes with fruit would be fine also. 1. What is the title of the National Anthem? being a parent. There is so many things to celebrate Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray pizza pan with A. Oh, Say Can You See C. America the Beautiful and be thankful for this July. Just make sure to stay well nonstick spray. Press cookie dough in the bottom of the B. God Bless America D. The Star Spangled Banner hydrated and to visit the hydration stations around pan. Bake 16 – 20 minutes until golden and cool. In a small 2. Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the first amendment? the facility if you’re going to be out in the heat. bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with a mixer A. Right to Bear Arms C. Freedom of Religion on medium speed until fluffy. Spread mixture over cooled ~Mandy Darsham, rn, bsn, Director B. Right to Vote D. All of the Above crust. Arrange fruit over the cream cheese mixture. Stir jelly 3. What is the title of the head of a city government? until smooth and brush over fruit. Message from the Event Coord. A. Mayor C. Chancellor ~Kathy Negley, Dietary Manager B. Governor D. Chairman of the Board Happy 4th of July! One July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Indepen- 4. Who has the ability to declare war? dence; the main person who wrote the Declaration A. The President C. The Joint Chiefs was Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present, July B. The Secretary of Defense D. Congress 4th has been celebrated as America’s independence 5. How many full terms can a President serve? with fireworks, parades and concerts. God Bless A. 1 C. 4 America! ~Annie Poindexter, Event Coordinator B. 2 D. No term limit for Presidents Source: http://games.toast.net/independence/Questions.aspx freefree fuelfuel FRIDAYSFRIDAYS ININ JULYJULY Senior Summertime Safety The beginning of summer brings plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, even close to home. Between family patio cookouts and backyard games, chances to soak up the sun abound. Yet, as fun as it is, seniors still Courtyard Estates GasGas GiveawayGiveaway need to keep safety in mind. 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5 8 2 9 Thank you! Monitor your symptoms. You know your body best. Keep a close eye on how the C Z R Z R H G O S A I E E O L heat is making you feel and don’t be afraid to ask for accommodations if you need them. T V O K L B F M T O E E H Q K 9 6 5 8 S H L X B U L M J I S W S G B 7 8 1 6 P E Y A R P S G U B C M E Z Q Message from the Wellness Director R E F P N F R E E D O M P I N 7 3 2 9 Hello!! I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Amber Petty. For those I haven’t yet had the opportunity to meet, I was Q Z P U P X V T F P C Z I R F 4 9 8 previously the Wellness Director here for three years. I’m really excited to be back at Courtyard. It has been great catch- I N D E P E N D E N C E R K Q ing up with those I already know and I can’t wait to get to know those that I haven’t had a chance to meet yet. S R A T S B D C V C M U T P I 6 7 9 © 2013 KrazyDad.com I’ve been a Registered Nurse for 21 years and live here in Canton with my husband and three children. J P T E Y M P S V V X C S X J AMERICA FREEDOM PATRIOTIC I also wanted to let everyone know that we have recently moved the Nursing Office. It is still on the second floor, but is Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3BUG block SPRAY contain all of the digitsGRILL 1 thru 9. SPARKLER now on the other side of the building. If you take a left off the back elevator, we are the last door on the left. There is a T I C S O T T N U N O: ______If youCOOKOUT use logic you can solve the puzzleHEAT without guesswork.STARS sign that says “Wellness” outside the door and we’ve put a sign on the door to help you find us easily H E W T I: ______NeedFIREFLIES a little help? The hintsINDEPENDENCE page shows a logical orderSTRIPES to solve the puzzle. Use it FOURTHto identify the next squarePARADE you should solve. Or useUNITED the answers page ~Amber Petty, Wellness Director R L E Y I B T: ______if you really get stuck. July 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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