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st Special Event February 1 MET Opera: La Fille du Regiment th 2:00 pm Game Room Friday February 15 The Gary Residence February 1st The History of Barre Granite Montpelier High School 2:30 Westview Meadows Pops Choral Concert 149 Main Street Montpelier, VT 05602 ~ (802) 223-3881 ~ www.thegaryresidence.com

February 4th PBS: “The Presidents Series- George “Through the Decades”

H. Bush” Depart at 6:30pm for 7:00 pm show. Once Upon a Time 1:00 pm Game Room

February 5th Tuesday Comedy Hour Just a hop, skip, and jump away, Montpelier Once upon a time, it was decreed that February 26 1:00 pm Game Room High School will be showcasing the talents of would forevermore be Day. Whether you Join us for an hour of classic comedy every Tuesday after their concert and honor choirs in this “pops” fancy woodland sprites, fire-breathing dragons, lunch. tribute to pop hits from the 50’s to today. princesses locked in high towers, or talking animals,

th fairy tales and the lessons they impart are integral February 5 Koi Fish Canvas Sip & Paint 2:30 pm Sun Room parts of every culture. Celebrating February February 8th The Crones Singing Group 10:00 am Game Room Scientists have traced the first fairy tales back to an Mend a Broken Heart Month era before the written word. An old folktale entitled February 8th Pride in Food Service Special “The Smith and the Devil,” which is about a blacksmith Delivery Pizza Luncheon with Kitchen Staff selling his soul to the devil in order to gain magical 12:00 Dining Room Library Lovers Month abilities, dates back to the Bronze Age—6,000 years th February 11 Monday Musical “Fiddler on the ago. Researchers from the New University of Lisbon in Roof” Bubble Gum Day Portugal believe that this ancient tale was shared orally 1:00 pm Game Room in a language that does not exist today. It is no surprise February 1 February 17th Vermont Philharmonic that fairy tales are so old. The purpose of these stories, February 12th “Out to Lunch” Wayside 1:15 pm Barre Opera House after all, is to teach children clear distinctions between 11:15 am Barre-Montpelier Road th Groundhog Day February 18 PBS: “First Man on the Moon: good and evil and right and wrong. Fairy tales are, in th February 12 Frida Khalo Oil Pastel Portraits Neil Armstrong” February 2 essence, morality tales filled with magic and wonder as 3:15 pm Sun Room 2:00 pm Game Room a means to attract the attention of a young audience.

th Yet, adults are no less in need of morality tales. February 13 Homemade Valentines February 19th Foot Clinic Celebration of Love Week 1:15 pm Sun Room 1:00 – 4:00 pm Fitness Room February 10–16 The brothers Wilhelm and Jakob Grimm, famous for th th February 13 Chocolate Tasting February 20 Music by Ray & Steve their collection of fairy tales, also believed that many 4:00 pm Sun Room 6:15 pm Sun Room Valentine’s Day of the stories they found had existed for centuries Indulge in the delicious decadence of a variety of st chocolates. Find your favorite! February 21 Paula Gills Sings February 14 before they wrote them down. They listened to old- 2:00 Game Room timers tell the beloved tales “,” th February 14 Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Social “,” “,” and “” February 22nd National French Fry Day 12:30 pm Dining Room and then transcribed their versions of the tales into Celebrate Valentine’s Day with delicious ice cream with at “Out to Lunch” Al’s French Fries least a dozen toppings. 10:30 Burlington print. The were the first scientists of A Vermont must, Al’s has hands down the best French folklore. They even took positions as librarians and th February 14 Valentine’s Day Dance with National fries in the state, as well as a variety of lunch offerings. “Love, the supreme historians at the University of Göttingen in Germany. Guard Soldiers th musician, is always 1:45 pm Westview Meadows February 27 “Evening at the Movies”: See special event section. Bohemian Rhapsody playing in our souls” It would be wise on Fairy Tale Day to choose a story 6:00 pm Game Room collected by , for this brother’s birthday th - Rumi February 15 MHS Pops Concert This acclaimed film brings us front row into the life, falls on February 24. If you’ve grown tired of the same 6:30 pm Montpelier High School legacy, and genius of Freddy Mercury and Queen. old tales, then perhaps you can read a new tale, such See above. as “The King of the Golden Mountain,” “Hans My

Hedgehog,” or “Cat and Mouse in Partnership.”

February 2019

Music for the Mind & Body Resident’s Corner Friendship Circle Tidbits Love & Friendship Did you know that, according to Johns Hopkins, music Ginny, Clare, and The circle has continued to enjoy exploring can be considered medicine for your mind? There are Cook Chris ringing in maps. Recently residents engaged around two “Love is a friendship set to music.” many health benefits associated with music, from - Anonymous the New Year in style. huge maps of the United States, noting state improved memory to stress relief, motivation, and It was a rowdy rocking even decreased pain from chronic illness. It may capitals, favorite travel places, homes of relatives New Year’s Eve! “Life is the flower for which love is come as a surprise to you that something as simple and so much more. the honey” as listening to music can so dramatically improve your - Victor Hugo quality-of-life A second booklet was compiled, reviewing 2018 - Music has been shown to have many positive effects Friendship Circle writings, discussions, and fun. “A friend is someone who knows all on a person’s well-being. Neuroscientists have found about you and loves you anyway.” that, by stimulating hits of dopamine, music can - Anonymous actually heighten positive emotion in the reward centers of a person’s brain. When this happens, a Ping Pong Stars was a “We can do no great things, only person will often feel a sense of elation. The positive bouncing good time, and the small things with great love.” ball toss game is a new effects don’t stop there, however. Music is good for - Mother Teresa reducing stress and anxiety. Listening to music can resident favorite for Ginny & prevent increases in heart rate and blood pressure, Rosemarie. “There is nothing on this earth and decrease levels of cortisol–all biological markers We officially declared January more to be prized than friendship.” of stress. Managing stress is an important skill, not th 11 Tropical Island Day! - Anonymous only for senior citizens but for all people. Ginny, Joanne, and Ellen felt In addition to relieving stress and pain, music has “True friends are like diamonds- the island vibes during our positive effects on other cognitive functions. tropical themed rhythm bright, beautiful, valuable, and According to one doctor from Johns Hopkins, “If you movement. While we all try to stay warm, our hearts are always in style.” want to keep your brain engaged throughout the always warmed and lifted by each and every visit - Nicole Richie aging process, listening to or playing music is a great Earline makes to our Friendship Circle. tool. It provides a total brain workout.” Along with reducing anxiety, blood pressure, and pain, listening The Gary Residence Survey to music can improve sleep quality, mental alertness, What is your favorite sweet treat? SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY EVENT mood, and memory. Scientists are still studying why Birthday Celebrations Valentine’s Day Dance music has such positive effects on a person’s brain, Ginny: “For me it’s an English Cadbury January found this trio celebrating birthdays. with Troops but they agree that for seniors, the benefits are Chocolate bar.” th crucial. Alberta, Joyce, and Mimi enjoyed, and shared, Thursday February 14 Joanne: “I like chocolate hearts.” desserts of their choice on their special days. In addition to all of the wonderful health benefits that 2:00 – 4:00 pm Charlotte: “I like homemade chocolate fudge.” music has on the mind, it also has many positive Westview Meadows effects on a person’s body. For senior citizens, it’s Joyce: “Chocolate! Of any kind.” Depart from Sun Room at 1:45 important to find the motivation to move around. Chris: “Reese’s peanut butter cups.” As exercise becomes more difficult for senior citizens, it also becomes more important. By motivating Brandi: “Anything Katie bakes.” seniors to improve their physical health through Danielle: “I love toll house bars.” exercise, music can be as beneficial for the body as it is to the mind.

Poetry Society of Vermont Some researchers even believe that listening to music Join us for a fun filled “dance”! can improve immune function. While these studies Poetry Reading are still in their early phases, the correlation between Featuring our own Earline Marsh With the support of Vermont National Guard exposure to music and higher immune function seems Friday February 15th promising, especially for seniors who typically and well-known local dj JD Green, the dining experience a decline in immune function. 3:00 pm Westview Meadows room at Westview Meadows will be

For senior citizens, the health benefits of listening to transformed into a World War II era dance music are incredibly important. hall. National Guard troops cannot wait to join residents on the “dance floor”! The Vault. https://thevault.musicarts.com/how-does-music-benefit-the- health-of-senior-citizens/. January 28, 2019. Depart from Sun Room at 2:30