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King’s Inspirational “Dream” August Birthdays

On August 28, 1963, before a crowd of 250,000 In astrology, those born between August 1–22 are Reflections on the Pond Americans, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have Leo’s Lions, the natural-born leaders of the a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in zodiac. Dramatic, confident, and humorous, Leos Washington, D.C. The speech remains one of the are adept at rallying people to a common cause Golden Pond Senior Living 3415 Mayhew Road, Sacramento 95827 (916)369-8967 (916)369-1603 Fax RCFE # 347000985 most memorable ever made, ranking alongside and finding creative solutions in the trickiest of Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” as one of the situations. Those born between August 23–31 most moving and most analyzed in American are Virgo’s discriminating Virgins. Virgos pay Keeping Our Cool history. King’s mention of his “dream” was not attention to detail and are highly organized, in his prepared remarks. Gospel singer Mahalia making them curious and intelligent learners The so-called “dog days” of summer stretch from mid-July into mid-August. Today, many people believe that we Jackson prompted King to “tell them about the who can get the job done without complaint. dream,” and so King improvised the most famous Darold “Al” Allen - August 5 call these the dog days because we all feel as hot as a part of his speech on the spot. Loretta Stormont - August 13 dog, or that the heat of the day is enough to make a dog Janice Wilson - August 25 go crazy. But to discover the real explanation behind the King and his thousands of Marilyn Tullis - August 30 dog days, look to the night sky. This period earned its followers had come to the capital Jerry Garcia (musician) – August 1, 1942 canine moniker during the age of ancient Greece. Mid-July

for their March on Washington for James Baldwin (writer) – August 2, 1924 coincided with the rise of the constellation Canis Major, Jobs and Freedom. The march Barack Obama (president) – August 4, 1961 Celebrating August the Greater Dog, which features the brightest star in the was attended by civil rights Matthew Henson (explorer) – August 8, 1866 night sky, Sirius, also known as the Dog Star. During this leaders, the United Auto Workers Alex Haley (writer) – August 11, 1921 Read-a-Romance-Novel time, Sirius rises just before the sun. No wonder the word Union, and the American Jewish Lillian Evanti (singer) – August 12, 1890 Month sirius means “scorching” in Greek. The Dog Star was Congress, all of which were united in their calls Julia Child (chef) – August 15, 1912 believed to be a harbinger of drought, plague, lethargy, for desegregating public schools, expanding Coco Chanel (designer) – August 19, 1883 Happiness Happens Month fever, thunderstorms, and bad luck. Lucky for us, modern federal works programs to train workers, and Ray Bradbury (writer) – August 22, 1920 technologies have given us plenty of ways to beat the heat. addressing violations of citizens’ constitutional Althea Gibson (athlete) – August 25, 1927 Watermelon Day Perhaps the Greeks and Romans would have thought rights. The march was not strictly business. Ted Williams (athlete) – August 30, 1918 differently about Sirius if they had air conditioning? Musicians such as Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and August 3 Mahalia Jackson were scheduled to perform. How to Recharge a Caregiver’s Battery It is no coincidence that Air Conditioning Appreciation Jackson, especially, was a mainstay at King’s I was looking for some information on how to recharge Entertainment Days overlap with the dog days of summer, because for rallies. Their relationship was such that she had my battery as I was feeling a little burned out, tired, w/ Ciprian many this invention is the greatest source of relief from no qualms in interrupting King during his remarks and even, dare I say, unfulfilled by the daily routine of August 5 the oppressive heat. It was during the dog days of 1902 that and suggesting that he “tell them about the dream.” caring for my mom. I did a Google search for how to Willis Carrier invented the first air conditioner. He did not recharge and, low and behold, what do you think set out to create artificial cooling but rather a machine For many attendees of the march and many in the came up? A Universal Battery Charger from Sharper Drumming with Tandy that could lower humidity. A printing company came to media, King’s speech was the highlight. The fact Image of course!! For only $59.99 I could be good as August 12, 26 Carrier with a problem. During summer, high humidity would that it was televised also helped the civil rights new, fully charged and ready to go!! If only it were wreak havoc with their color printing. Carrier designed a

movement gain mainstream acceptance. Indeed, that easy. I did a little more research. I found some system of chilled coils, fans, ducts, heaters, and temperature King’s triumphant speech at the feet of Lincoln common sense results: Elvis Week controls that not only lowered the humidity inside the helped secure the passage of the Civil Rights Act August 8–16 printing plant but created cool artificial breezes! Carrier’s of 1964 and paved the way for the passage of the 1) ask for help new industry changed the world. Voting Rights Act of 1965. Both the image of King 2) take a break (even if that break is 10 minutes Creamsicle Day at the podium and his refrain of “I have a dream” on the front step listening to your favorite song, August 14 Air conditioners did not become widely available to the have become defining moments of the civil rights or soaking your feet in the tub or calling an old public until the 1960s, but once they became common era. Not only was King’s speech added to the in homes, heat-related deaths decreased by 80%. Talk friend to give you a pep talk). Senior Citizens Day Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry August 21 about life-changing! Air-conditioning cools more than in 2002, but its words were forever etched into the air; it cools our tempers, too. Research shows that heat 3) Love yourself! You are doing the best you marble steps of the Lincoln Memorial in the exact increases aggression, while air-conditioning actually helps can. The World is grateful for all you are doing National Park Service Day place where King stood on August 28, 1963. for others! calm us down. It may be much easier to enjoy Relaxation August 25 Day on August 15 with the air-conditioning on!

Matchmaker Day August 31

August 2020

A Note from Your New Reflections Director If I Get Dementia Beat the Drum My name is Michaela, some may know me from Your Management Team Tandy will be here the medication department, but I would like to By Rachel Wonderlin throughout the take some time out to introduce myself as the Lupe Ramirez If I get dementia I want my month of August to new Reflections Director. I am approaching my Executive Director friends and family to embrace help us get in tune third year here at Golden Pond and am nothing my reality. If I think my with ourselves. The but ecstatic to continue to be a part of the Ligia Rodriguez spouse is still alive or I think objective of her memory care program. I have been working in we’re visiting my parents to music is to share RCFE communities since Director of Care dinner, let me believe those the rhythm and find I was 18 years old and Tonya Hill, LVN things. I’ll be much happier for the sounds that cannot imagine spending it. Wellness Director resonate, helping my days doing anything us to find a way to else. I have worked express ourselves; Heather Murdock If I get dementia I don’t want multiple positions a new voice that we including: Caregiving for to be treated like a child. Talk Marketing Director may never have had before or the voice we assisted living as well as to me like the adult that I am. may have lost. memory care, medication Bernadette Soliz If I get dementia I still want to enjoy the things that I Each visit is unique and allows us to explore technician, floor Culinary Director have always enjoyed. Help me find a and build a sense of community. Although we supervisor, med tech way to exercise, read and visit with friends. are limiting most entertainment and visits from supervisor, and Micheleann “Michaela” Fox now, Reflections Director. With my experience, I family and vendors, we feel that Tandy’s Reflections Director If I get dementia ask me to tell you a story from my plan to continue building on our program and past. performances are beneficial and therapeutic. strengthening and educating our loving, They will be outside in the shade, during the Lorine Ricardos compassionate team ensuring that we provide If I get dementia and I become agitated take the time cool morning hours. Housekeeping Director to figure out what is bothering me. nothing but the best quality of life for your loved Tandy’s visits are scheduled for August 12th ones. I also plan to make weekly update calls to th Jessica Rivera If I get dementia treat me the way that you would and 26 . Ciprian, a wonderful violinist will be keep you in the loop of what’s happening in want to be treated. th Business Office Manager visiting us on August 5 for an outside “Reflections” which will include weekly activities, If I get dementia don’t talk about me as if I’m not in performance. status updates, request for supplies, or just to the room. Maintenance Team touch bases on any questions or concerns. I will Russell Thomas If I get dementia don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for be in the facility Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 am - Cory Knapp me for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your A Can-Do Attitude 5:30 pm but will be available by phone around fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who the clock for any questions or concerns. Moving can help you, or choose a great new place for me to The first of August is International Transportation forward, if you have any question regarding your live. Can-It-Forward Day, a day to extol Kelli Hendrickson loved one in Memory Care please call me directly the virtues of preparing for winter If I get dementia and I live in a dementia care so I may share the information with all the staff. by canning all types of foods. With Receptionist community, please visit me often. careful planning, summer’s bounty Feel free to contact me via text if that is what is Kim Dickinson of fruits and vegetables can be enjoyed throughout easiest for you. I will list my contact information If I get dementia make sure I always have my favorite the winter. The canning of foods was invented below. music playing within earshot. by Frenchman Nicolas Appert, a Parisian chef Thank you everyone! If I get dementia don’t act frustrated if I mix up who successfully preserved the first soups, names, events or places. Take a deep breath. It’s juices, jellies, vegetables, and syrups in jars. I look forward to chatting with you soon, not my fault. His process was simple; he sealed jars with Micheleann Fox ( Michaela) cork and sealing wax and then boiled them to If I get dementia know that I still like receiving hugs cook the contents, destroy bacteria, and make Reflections Director and handshakes. the jars airtight. In many ways, our modern

Ph: (916) 369-2823 methods of canning foods are no different from If I get dementia remember that I am still the person Appert’s methods of a century ago. you know and love. Cell: (916)280-4741 Remember Grandma’s jams and jellies?

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