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MARCH 2021 Saint Patrick’s Day SALISHAN STAFF St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture on or Managers ��RICH & JAN STEMMERMAN around March 17th. It particularly remembers St. Patrick, Assistant Managers �� STEVE & DEBI WILKINS one of Ireland’s patron saints, who ministered Christianity in Executive Chef �� GARY NILES Ireland during the 5th century. Community Sales ��BRADLEY SMITH Happy people dressed in green on the street. Activity Coordinator �� MARIANA APONTE St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in countries with people of Maintenance Coordinator �� PEDRO SANCHEZ Irish descent. Bus Driver �� BILL FRAMPTON St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially by Irish communities and organizations. Many people wear an item of green clothing on the day. Parties featuring Irish food and drinks that are dyed in green food TRANSPORTATION color are part of this celebration. It is a time when children Monday, 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Shopping can indulge in sweets and adults can enjoy a “pint” of beer Tuesday, 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Doctor at a local pub. Many restaurants and pubs offer Irish food or Appointments — Spring Hill drink, which include: Thursday, 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Doctor • Irish brown bread. • Irish coffee. Appointments — Oak Hill and Brooksville • Corned beef and cabbage. • Irish potato champ, also Friday, 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Shopping • Beef and Guinness pie. known as poundies, cally or pandy. • Irish cream chocolate mousse cake. • Irish stew. • Irish potato soup. Some people plan a pilgrimage to St. Patrick’s Purgatory, which is commonly associated with penance and spiritual healing since the early 13th century. It is on Station Island in Lough Derg in County Donegal where St. Patrick had a vision promising that all who came to the sanctuary in penitence and faith would receive a pardon for their sins. (Continued inside.) Saint Patrick’s Day (Continued) St. Patrick’s Day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) and the Republic of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is also a festive occasion in some parts of the world where it is not a National Plant public holiday. Therefore traffic and parking may be temporarily affected in streets and public areas where parades are held in a Flower Day towns and cities. March means that spring is right at the door and with its arrival, flowers begin to St. Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland. He is said to bloom. Make sure spring is as colorful as have died on March 17th in or around the year 493. He grew up possible by taking part in National Plant a in Roman Britain, but was captured by Irish raiders and taken to Flower Day on March 12th. The sunshine Ireland as a slave when he was a young adult. After some years, and warmer weather of spring are enough he returned to his family and entered the church, like his father to lift people’s moods, but no one can and grandfather before him. He later returned to Ireland as a resist the beauty of flowers — their colors missionary and worked in the north and west of the country. and scents can put a smile on anyone’s According to popular legend, St. Patrick rid Ireland of snakes. face. Raise your spirits by planting some However, it is thought that there have been no snakes in Ireland flowers today! since the last ice age. The “snakes” that St. Patrick banished The origins of National Plant a Flower Day from Ireland may refer to the druids or pagan worshipers of are unknown, but March 12th falls right snake or serpent gods. He is said to be buried under Down in the middle of March, which is when the Cathedral in Downpatrick, Ireland. Ireland’s other patron saints gardening season begins. It could be that are St. Brigid and St. Columba. some green thumbs realized this would be Luke Wadding, a Franciscan scholar born in 1588 in Waterford, the perfect day to prepare their gardens for on the south coast of Ireland, was influential in ensuring that spring and wanted to encourage others to the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death became a feast day in follow suit! the Catholic Church. Many Catholic churches traditionally move While before gardening used to be thought St. Patrick’s Day to another date if March 17th falls during of as a hobby for older people, nowadays, Holy Week. people of all ages enjoy getting some dirt Many immigrants from Ireland fled to other parts of the world, under their fingernails. Children join their including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United parents or grandparents in the garden and States in the 19th and 20th centuries. Many Irish customs, younger people see themselves as “plant including the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, became quite parents” and fill their rooms and homes popular in these countries. However, much of the interest in with plants. So, anyone and everyone can the St. Patrick’s Day events is largely commercially driven in the participate in National Plant a Flower Day! 21st century. The official flower of March, and therefore The most common St. Patrick’s Day symbol is the shamrock. a flower that we see everywhere when The shamrock is the leaf of the clover plant and a symbol of the spring arrives, is the Daffodil (also known Holy Trinity. Many people choose to wear the color green and as Narcissus). the flag of the Republic of Ireland is often seen in St. Patrick’s Join Mariana on Friday, March 12th, Day parades around the world. Irish brands of drinks are at 3 p.m., in the Activity Room to plant popular at St. Patrick’s Day events. a flower. Come join Mariana on March 17th at 12 p.m. in the Dinning Room for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Make sure to wear all the green you own! Super Bowl Party

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Our Chef Gary did an awesome job with the food. We had chicken wings, corn dogs, pretzels, nachos & Super Bowl Anthem cheese, and more deliciousness.

National Artichoke Hearts Day On March 16th, National Artichoke Hearts Day offers a tasty option to add flavor to any dish. According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate, and magnesium. The antioxidants in artichokes are very good for your liver and help promote healthy skin. Artichokes are also high in fiber, calcium, and protein while low in calories. For all of these reasons, along with being fat-free and cholesterol-free, artichokes are truly a healthy and delicious food to celebrate! The total antioxidant capacity of an artichoke flower head is one of the highest reported for vegetables. The fleshy base of the artichoke is perhaps the most enjoyably edible part of this oddly-shaped vegetable. California is known as the artichoke capital of the world. They supply nearly 100% of North American fresh artichokes. While artichokes may be a little difficult to prepare, you can find artichoke hearts that are packed in vinegar, oil or marinade and canned. Eat them as a snack or add them to dips or sauces. Additionally, they also make excellent toppings on pizzas and flatbread. Are you looking for more delicious options? Toss them into the skillet for a savory sauté. Artichoke hearts just might turn into a healthy addition to your cooking routine! 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Written by Francis Scott Key, “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the National Anthem in 1931. Oh Say Can You See Fort McHenry The story behind “The Star-Spangled Banner” is as moving as the anthem itself. While an attorney, Key was serving in the Georgetown Light Field Artillery during the War of 1812. In 1814, his negotiation skills as a lawyer were called upon to release Dr. William Beane, a prisoner on the British naval ship, Tonnant. Early in September, Key traveled to Baltimore in the company of Colonel John Skinner to begin negotiations. While Key and Skinner secured Beane’s release, the British navy had begun attacking Baltimore. The trio waited at sea to return to Georgetown. Fort McHenry is built on a peninsula of the Patapsco River. Just across the Northwest Branch is the city of Baltimore. In 1814, the population of Baltimore was roughly 50,000 people, hardly the metropolis it is today. The country itself was still young, and often families of soldiers lived nearby, providing support to their soldiers. The Rocket’s Red Glare The British navy abandoned Baltimore and turned their full attention to Fort McHenry on September 13th. As the 190-pound shells began to shake the fort, mother nature brought a storm of her own. Thunder and rain pelted the shore along with the bombs and shells. Throughout the night, parents, wives, and children in their homes could hear and feel the bomb blasts across the way. There were reports of the explosions being felt as far away as Philadelphia. It was a long night of fear, worry, and providing comfort to one another. At sea, Key had a similar night. Being a religious man, one who believed the war could have been avoided, he watched the bombs bursting in air over the water and steadily pummeling Fort McHenry. It was undoubtedly a sight to behold. For 25 hours, the star-shaped fort manned by approximately 1,000 American soldiers endured over 1,500 cannon shots. The Fort answered with their own with almost no effect. Does That Star-Spangled Banner Yet Wave In the early morning of September 14th, after Major George Armistead’s troops stopped the British landing party in a blaze of gunfire, the major ordered the oversized American flag raised in all its glory over Fort McHenry. Sewn a few months before by Mary Pickersgill and her daughter, the enormous banner replaced the storm flag, which had flown during battle. As Key waited at sea for dawn to break and smoke to clear, imagine the inspiring sight in the silence of the morning to see his country’s flag fully unfurled against the breaking of the day and the fort standing firm. Key was so moved by the experience he immediately began penning the lyrics to a song which were later published by his brother-in-law as a poem titled “Defence of Fort M’Henry.” How To Observe #NationalAnthemDay Sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Did you know there are three more verses to the original song? As a challenge, try learning them all. Use #NationalAnthemDay to post on social media. National Anthem Day History Nearly 117 years passed after Key penned “Defence of Fort M’Henry” before it became the national anthem of the United States of America. “Hail Columbia” and “My Country’ Tis of Thee” held honorary places as patriotic songs. But, the United States didn’t have an officially declared anthem until a congressional resolution, signed by President Herbert Hoover, until “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the national anthem of the United States of America on March 3, 1931. National Girl Embrace an Optimistic Outlook Optimism is good for you! People who are optimists tend to be happier and Scout Day healthier, says the research. Here are some ways you can make positivity As part of Girl Scout Week, National a habit. Girl Scout Day on March 12th honors Choose a motivational phrase — Whether a line from a favorite song, a the history and legacy of Girl Scouting meaningful quote, or a goal you want to achieve, turn to inspiring words in America each year. when you need a pick-me-up. Girl Scouting in the United States of Spend time with upbeat people — We tend to act like those we’re America began on this day, March 12, surrounded by the most, so as much as possible, spend time with cheerful, 1912, when Juliette Gordon Low kind people rather than folks who complain or gossip. Being around organized the first Girl Scout troop negative attitudes can cause you to take on a negative mindset. meeting. At this first troop meeting in Savannah, Georgia, there were 18 Assume the best — Give people the benefit of the doubt, and forgive them girls present. For these girls, Juliette for their faults, even if they let you down. Do this for yourself, too! Gordon Low organized enrichment Focus on solutions — When you encounter a problem, avoid playing the programs, service projects, and blame game or dwelling on how you could have done things differently. That outdoor activities and adventures. doesn’t solve anything, and can make you and others feel worse. Instead, Since the time of the first meeting, figure out how you can help right now. Girl Scouts has grown to over 3.7 Practice gratitude — Before you go to bed, think about three good things million members. that happened that day. Writing them down in a journal and reading The organization’s original name was through them later will remind you of things to be grateful for and boost the Girl Guides of America your hopeful thinking. By 1920 there were close to 70,000 members. Photo Gallery By 1930 there were over 200,000 members. In 2005 there were over 3.7 million members. Motto: “Be Prepared” Slogan: “Do a Good Turn Daily” With the nice weather “Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, approaching, let’s get confidence and character, who make those bathing suits ready. the world a better place.” What’s better than a Celebrate all that the Girl Scouts relaxing time by the pool? have done to empower girls and what the organization has done for communities across the country. National Girl Scout Day commemorates the birthday of the Girl Scouts of America. While individual troops and regions have celebrated the anniversary of this day, we were not able to identify when it became an annually observed national day. Enjoying the beautiful weather of Florida in our wonderful front porch rockers Ruth playing Jenga 191 Astaire Lane Spring Hill, Florida 34609

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