September 2017 Library Sign-Up Month Ice Cream Shake Month College Colors Day September 1 Opposite Day September 9 Assisted Living Week September 10–16 International Country As summer draws to a close we look forward to the cooler days of fall Music Day soon approaching which means the beautiful fall foliage. The first day September 17 of autumn is September 22nd. Residents, enjoy a nice cookout lunch on September 4th to celebrate Love Note Day Labor Day. September 26 Kids from kindergarten to college have headed back to school. st Good Neighbor Day September 1 is College Colors Day so dress up to support your favorite school. September 28 Grandparent’s Day is right around the corner on Sunday, September 10th. Come visit and join us at our Grandparent’s Day Milk & Cookie social at 3:30 after bingo. What better way to end the summer than with a banana split social! Join us on September 13th at 2:00 to enjoy the sweet combinations of, ice cream, bananas, your choice of toppings, whip cream and a cherry on top. YUM!!! 2 Newspaper September The newspaper in the front lobby is for everyone’s Flower: enjoyment. Please do not Aster remove it from the lobby. If you are interested in receiving a paper you may subscribe to one and it will be delivered to you Birthstone: daily. Thank you. Sapphire Famous Birthdays Lily Tomlin – September 1, 1939 Outings Bob Newhart – September 5, 1929 Buddy Holly – September 7, 1936 If you are interested in Sid Caesar – September 8, 1922 Arnold Palmer – September 10, 1929 attending a scheduled Jesse Owens – September 12, 1913 outing please see or notify Walter Reed – September 13, 1851 Activities staff to have your B.B. King – September 16, 1924 Greta Garbo – September 18, 1905 name put on the list as soon Stephen King – September 21, 1947 as possible. Spots fill up Phil Rizzuto – September 25, 1917 quickly and space is limited. Enrico Fermi – September 29, 1901 Johnny Mathis – September 30, 1935 Residents Staff nd st 2 Jerleen Harper 1 Patricia Sale rd 5th Jackie Davis 3 Jenna McConnell th th 4 Michael Howard 14 Janice Smithers th th 5 Mirabel Sela 15 Elsie Ahmed th th 10 Carla Haigler 19 Ellen Fredenburgh th th 12 Elizabeth Ciciarell 27 Gayle Munkacsy th th 14 Marndrell Moore 28 Charles Mannix 17th Michaella Reed 19th Chelsea Lewis 20th Melissa Knee 22nd Ellen Carros 24th William Thomas 28th Teresa Johnson Star of the Month’s Name Labor Day in the United States is a public holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of the country. It is the Monday of the long weekend known as Labor Day Weekend and it is considered the unofficial end of summer in the United States. The holiday is also a federal holiday. Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. "Labor Day" was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, which organized the first parade in New York City. In 1887, Oregon was the first state of the United States to make it an official public holiday. By the time it became an official federal holiday in 1894, thirty U.S. states officially celebrated Labor Day. Attention all responsible parties…Spring is here and we are asking for your Canada's Labor Day is also celebrated on the first Monday of September. More than 80 help in cleaning out your loved one’s wardrobe and swapping out winter countries celebrate International Workers' Day on May 1 – the ancient European holiday of clothes for spring/summer clothes and making sure clothing is the appropriate May Day – and several countries have chosen their own dates for Labor Day. size. Please be sure to leave a few sweaters and/or a jacket for those chillier days. Also, please clear any items from the top of wardrobes as they are not storage areas due to fire codes. Thank you. \Calling All Rock Hounds September 16th offers a holiday for all the rock hounds, from the professional geologist to the casual collector at the beach. It’s Collect Rocks Day! What’s the attraction to collecting rocks? For many, it’s the incredible diversity of rocks in the natural world. Not only do many rocks look different but they are formed by different geological processes that give us clues to the geologic history of the area they are found in. Half the fun of rock collecting is identifying and cataloging your rocks by kind, where you found them, and why they’re special to you. Minerals, crystals, and gemstones are often admired for their brilliant colors, shapes, and structures. But many of the best rocks in a collection are judged valuable not because they are gemstones or minerals but because they were found someplace meaningful: on a vacation, perhaps, or on a trip with someone special. Whether you adore igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic, you’ll never grow tired of the amazing diversity of rocks out there just waiting to be found. Hitting the Century Mark What is the secret to living a long life of 100 years? The residents of Acciaroli, Italy, know the secret. This small coastal hamlet south of Naples has the highest concentration of centenarians—that’s people living to 100 years of age—in the world. No doubt, the residents of Acciaroli will be rocking on September 22nd, Centenarians Day. What is Acciaroli’s secret? Mayor Stefano Pisani thinks the longevity is due to his town’s relaxed lifestyle. Researchers credit the diet of fish and locally grown fruits and vegetables. One cardiologist believes there may be a genetic component attributed to small, efficient blood vessels. Luigina Vigiconte, aged 101, believes that one must “always be optimistic, never bitter, and always be polite with people.” Vincenzo Barrata, at 103, has a different theory: “A lot of women in my life.” Must we all move to Acciaroli to become one of these “superagers,” with less Alzheimer’s, fewer cataracts, fewer bone fractures, and a stronger heart? Or are there real lifestyle changes we can make to live to 100? Doctors have been trying to decipher the secret to longevity for a long time. Weight control, they believe, is a big factor to living a long, healthy life. People should not only consume fewer calories but maximize the nutrition of each calorie. Also, eat a lot of fiber, which reduces heart disease and bad cholesterol and increases weight loss. Of course, activity such as exercise is a plus, just as spending time with others keeps our brains happy and nimble. But what do the experts really know? After all, centenarians rarely give medical advice when they talk about the secret to their long lives. The truth is most likely to be a mix of lifestyle and luck, and any added stress you suffer worrying about how to live longer is bound to be counterproductive. Get Well Go Home Carriage Hill staff celebrates a few of many successful discharges home. 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