July Runner 2020 “Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” ~ Russell Baker Tree of the Month – Walnut Walnut trees belong to the plant genus Juglans. They grow around 30 to 130 feet Special Days tall, have pinnate (feather-like) leaves, and bloom in thespring. Independence Day The plant flourishes intemperate July 4 climates across the world and National Bikini Day is cultivated for its fine timber and prized nuts. July 5 harvested September through National Kitten Day The tree got its name from the November. China produces half July 10 Old English wealhhnutu, which of the world’s walnuts. TheUnited means “foreign nut,” as the tree States and Iran are also big World Emoji Day was brought over to England walnut growers. July 17 from the Gaul regions of National Ice CreamDay Western Europe. Walnuts are a healthy nut that is July 19 high in protein and omega-3 fatty The edible seeds of these acids. These nuts are often used deciduous trees are called in baked goods or served candied walnuts, which are usually as a sweet treat. Birthstone – Ruby Flower – Larkspur The word ruby comes from the Many flowers got their names from Latin word rubens, meaning their colors, but the larkspur takes its “red.” Rubies can range in color from an animal. The flower’s scientific from light raspberry to dark purple. name, delphinium, is derived from the The Mogok rubies from Myanmar, Greek word for dolphin, delphis. As the formerly Burma, are the most valuable and larkspur begins to bloom, its petals sought-after rubies because of their color, form graceful arches and curve in a described as pigeon-blood red. Large rubies of bottle-like shape, resembling the nose good quality are very rare—and very of this joyful marine mammal. Larkspurs expensive. In fact, the ruby is the highest-priced of all colors are thought to symbolize feelings colored gemstone. of lightness and an open heart. Page 1 ALL ABOUT JULY July 2020 Summer Blockbusters Woof Back to the Future (Goldberg) and Best Original July is often called the July 3, 1985 Screenplay Oscars. Ghost wasthe “dog days” of summer. This nickname comes from the Michael J. Fox stars as Marty highest-grossing movie of 1990. ancient Romans who referred McFly, an endearing, time- to the hot, humid days of July traveling teen, in this sci-fi Forrest Gump as dies caniculares, or “dog comic adventure that became July 6, 1994 days,” due to an association the highest-grossing film of This touching with Sirius, also called the dog the year (raking in over $380 drama won six star, in the summer night sky. million worldwide). The movie AcademyAwards, spawned two popular sequels including Best and made Fox into a heartthrob. Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. Tom July Zodiacs Ghost Hanks played Forrest Gump, a Cancer (The Crab) July 13, 1990 kind, mentally disabled but highly July 1–22 Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, capable man who succeeds in and Whoopi Goldbergdelighted everything he tries, from running Leo (The Lion) audiences in this romantic and football to shrimping, and July 23–31 drama. The smash hit earned unwittingly influences major Best SupportingActress events in history. July was first called Quintilis, which meant “fifth month.” When Julius Caesar changed the Roman calendar in 44 BC, it became the seventh month of the year. Then, when Caesar was assassinated the next year, Quintilis, the month in which he had been born, was renamed Julius (July) in his honor. However, the name change was not made legal until four months later, when the appearance of a comet was taken to be a sign of Caesar’s power. Fruits of July July Birthdays This month, you’ll find a bounty of fresh fruit Dan Aykroyd (comedian) – July 1, 1952 in gardens, grocery stores, and farmer’s Liv Tyler (actress) – July 1, 1977 markets near you. Among the many juicy Thurgood Marshall (U.S. Justice) –July 2, 1908 beauties at the peak of ripeness in July are apricots, cantaloupe, mangoes, Margot Robbie (actress) – July 2, 1990 blueberries, blackberries, kiwi, raspberries, Edie Falco (actress) – July 5,1963 plums, and peaches. Cucumbers, tomatoes, RZA (musician) – July 5, 1969 and avocados (which are all technically Chen Xiao (actor) – July 5, 1987 fruits) are especially good in July as well. Kevin Hart (comedian) – July 6, 1979 What’s Lucky in July? Wolfgang Puck (chef) – July 8, 1949 Sofía Vergara (actress) – July 10, 1972 Lucky Color: Gold Julio Cesar Chavez (boxer) – July 12, 1962 Lucky Animal: Panther Lucky Letters: V and H BerniceAbbott (photographer) – July 17, 1898 Lucky Day: Thursday Maya Rudolph (comedienne) – July 27, 1972 Lucky Plant: Violet Emily Brontë (writer) – July 30, 1818 Page 2 July 2020 7/2 Leonard Eksterowicz 7/13 Agnes McDevitt 7/2 Libby Goldstein 7/13 Walburta Nelson 7/2 Edwin Merow 7/14 Rosalie Scamardi 7/2 Grace Metrokas 7/17 Theresa Miletto 7/3 Doris Starr 7/17 Helen Weitman 7/4 Mary Ruth Palan 7/18 Stanley Feldman 7/4 Inna Stavropolsky 7/18 Eleanor Kuntz 7/4 Marie Taraschi 7/19 Mary Fiala 7/5 Ana Kennedy 7/20 Sarah Glaccum 7/5 Miriam Pellegrino 7/21 Dolores Nocitra 7/5 Charles White 7/22 Albert Mezger 7/6 Leonard Fulton 7/22 Annette Parkin 7/7 Harriet Finestone 7/24 Joan Burnes 7/9 Robert Halpern 7/24 Allen Gellert 7/9 Jane Norton 7/24 Dolores Kozlow 7/10 Beatric Rudnick 7/25 Edith Sklar 7/10 Alfred Schuyler 7/26 Anne Ellis 7/11 Irving Lederman 7/26 Franceline Malone 7/12 Sylvia Flancer 7/28 Sarah Maxwell 7/12 Juanita Lewandowski 7/30 John Roehm Page 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S EDITION July 2020 Dear Residents and Families, We know that the past few months have been long and we understand your frustration with the continued restrictions. We remind all independent living residents that as a vulnerable age-group, to continue to wear a face mask (covering both nose and mouth), social distance and hand sanitize often when outside of your apartment. Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the building. Philadelphia is still in the Yellow Phase and in an effort to provide the greatest level of safety for our residents, we will maintain our restrictions on visitation within our community. We are hopeful that the Green phase is not far off, possibly the beginning of July, and we can begin to relax some restrictions for independent living residents at that time. Adult visitors wishing to see independent living, personal care and skilled nursing residents can come to the community and stand outside of your loved one’s window for a short visit. We have designated from 10 AM-1 PM and 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM as the hours for family members to come onto the property to wave/ visit at the windows. Please properly wear your facemask when visiting on the property and please abide by the prescribed time frames. For those residents who do not have a window facing the street, please contact Erin Samsel or another Community Life member at 215-934-3023 or 215-934-3043 to arrange for someone to give you access to the area outside the resident’s window. Page 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S EDITION July 2020 We will continue to evaluate our visitation policy as we monitor guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the City of Philadelphia’s Secretary of Health. This is the latest guidance: Update on visitation: Dr. Rachael Levine, Secretary of PA Department of Health issued guidance for nursing homes, personal care homes, and other long-term and congregate care facilities as counties enter the green phase of the Governor’s Process to Reopen Pennsylvania: “To further prevent outbreaks within these vulnerable populations, ongoing restrictions in long-term and congregate care facilities will remain in place at least 28 days after the respective facility’s county enters the green phase You can continue to get the latest FAQ at this link: https://www.paulsrun.org/covid-19-faqs Check-out our Facebook page for highlights of what has been going on throughout the Paul’s Run community. www.facebook.com/paulsrunretirementcommunity Thank you for your continued cooperation, William R. Hines Executive Director Page 5 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS July 2020 PAUL’S RUN GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING TRIBUTE GIFTS IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Donato Joseph Eden By: Mr. & Mrs. Berardino A. Dintino By: Ms. Linda Spector Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Babiasz Ms. Denise Mazza Angelo Finocchio Daniel Gallagher By: Mr. & Mrs. David C. Gallo By: Mr. & Mrs. Louis Farino Ms. Joanne Ritchie Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Morton Edna Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Mitchell Mr. Thomas A. Rovito By: Ms. Caroline R. Willms Marilyn Lubaroff Diana Shanker By: Ms. Sheila L. Weinstein By: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Faulkner Mr. & Mrs. Murray A. Fineman Ms. Phylisa Goldenberg Mr. & Mrs. Mark I. Trachtman Ms. Miriam Lefkowitz Mr. Michael Kehoe Mr. Joel Goldstein Page 6 MUSIC THERAPY NOTES July 2020 It has been amazing seeing so many of your faces in the last month, both in my programs but in passing as well. In a recent Music & Memories we listened to Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge over Troubled Water. Afterwards we talked about what serves as our personal “bridges” during these troubling times. Spending time with friends and listening to music were frequently mentioned, in addition to exercising and talking with family on the phone. In order to better serve your needs, an additional session of Music & Memories is being added to the calendar beginning the week of July 6.