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A Pink Drink Around the Estates Sipping a refreshing Like Us! glass of pink lemonade The is the perfect way to cool off when the Lewisville temperature climbs. But have you ever Estates wondered who invented the drink, and why it’s tinted pink? Lifestyle Assisted Living Most historians have 800 College Parkway • Lewisville, TX 75077 • 972-434-1727 • www.lewisvilleseniorliving.com June 2017 traced pink lemonade to 19th-century traveling circuses, Dear Residents, Families where traditional Resident of lemonade was already Pretty in pink! and Friends, a popular refreshment. There is much to celebrate this month. After a lovely the Month Two stories of the origin of the pink version stand Lucky Bingo winner! Girls just wanna’ have fun! Mother’s Day Tea, we will celebrate fathers with a special Our L.E.A.P (Life Enrichment out. In one, Henry Allott, a teenager working at a meal created by our Dining Director, Carl Holston. During Activity Program) would like circus concession stand, accidentally dropped red our Mother’s Day Tea, residents and their guests were treated to recognize Virginia Villarreal. cinnamon-flavored candies into a batch of lemonade. to entertainment — as he sang, toes were tapping and hands Virginia is a sweet, soft spoken He served the rosy-hued drink to his waiting were clapping. Special thanks to our Activity Directors Patty lady. She loves to play Bingo, customers, and it was a hit. and Dawn for always making Lewisville Estates special! and chocolate is her favorite A second story claims circus worker Pete Conklin ran We have many events planned this month and we look prize! She also enjoys our Church out of water while making lemonade. He grabbed forward to your participation! On June 13, we will have services and any type of musical a nearby tub of water that a performer had used to Donuts with Dad, and on June 6, we will have our Flamingle performances. She is very proud wash her pink tights, added it to his mixture, and sold Luau party (Main Event), so make sure to plan ahead! of her supportive family and their it as “strawberry lemonade.” We are still seeking good neighbors to live at Lewisville accomplishments. However the beverage came to be, it continues to be Estates. If you have friends, neighbors or family members We are so happy to have Virginia at a popular thirst quencher. The pink lemonade sold who are interested in senior living, please have them contact Lewisville Estates! today is usually tinted with fruit juices and extracts or Lauren or Cindy. Remember, you will receive a $500 check red food dye. if they move here (90 days after their move-in date). Check out our Facebook and website for weekly picture updates. Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Thanks for spreading the word. For more than two decades, star-studded country music and cornball comedy combined to produce one of the Happy June, most successful shows in television history. Just ask the fans of “Hee Haw,” which premiered June 15, 1969. Erin Montgomery The variety show’s creators were inspired by the popularity of “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In” and wanted BUSINESS OFFICE DIRECTOR to make a country version. Roy Clark and Buck Owens co-hosted the series, which took place in fictional Kornfield Kounty. Along with music, the show featured old-fashioned rural comedy in recurring segments like “Pickin’ and Grinnin’,” “What’s for Supper?” and “Lulu’s Truck Stop.” Along with famous cast members such as Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl, “Hee Haw” showcased a long list of high-profile guest performers, from country legends to artists in a variety of genres. Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis and Sammy Davis Jr. are just a few of the singers who made appearances. Dozens of TV, film and sports stars — including Ed McMahon, Ethel Merman, Big Bird from “Sesame Street” and Mickey Mantle — also paid visits to Kornfield Kounty. Audiences made “Hee Haw” a top-rated show, but it was canceled after two seasons. However, it was quickly picked up for syndication, and new episodes aired until 1992. Michael from ACT Home Health visiting with Jim. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 9:00 Word of the Day!, L 2 3 8:00 Beauty Salon Is Open 9:30 Get a “Jump” on Your National Donut Day! 9:00 Word of the Day!, L 9:00 Word of the Day!, L 9:30 Get a “Jump” on Your Day!/Mind Joggers!, L Day!/Mind Joggers!, L 10:00 Ready, Set, Grow 9:30 Get a “Jump” on ASSISTED LIVING 10:00 Christian Service w/ Club, ALC Your Day!/Mind Rev. 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