Where Music Meets Medicine The Tramp You may have heard of the healing power of music, but For many, Charlie Chaplin is known for his most mem- have you heard of sound healing? This is the belief that orable character, “the Tramp,” a good-natured, bum- sound, music, and chants can heal the sick. Skeptical? bling vagrant. The Tramp made his big screen debut on Try listening to the beats for yourself on February 14, February 17, 1914, in the silent film Kid Auto Races at the 16th annual World Sound Healing Day. Venice. The Tramp became an international icon of the silent era of film, and even when talkies became all People have relaxed to soothing sounds for a long time. the rage, Charlie Chaplin refused to speak while in Falling rain, wind blowing through trees, and singing character, most likely because the Tramp was supposed crickets are easy to summon on bedside clocks and elec- to be American and Chaplin had a British accent. tronic devices. But true sound healing is an ancient form What made the Tramp so beloved? Maybe it was his of medicine. Many different cultures have used the pow- sharp social commentary during the turbulent era of er of sound to restore health and relieve pain. Chanting, industrialization. Maybe it was the Tramp’s embodi- the deep vibrations of an Aboriginal didgeridoo, gongs, ment and support of the “American Dream.” Or maybe Tibetian singing bowls, tuning forks—all of these tools it was that adorable moustache and cane. Whatever produce deep, resonant sounds typical of a sound healing, the reason, the Tramp is adored all over the world. or sound therapy, session. But do they really work? A Penny for Your Thoughts While music is a known de-stressor, there are no studies that demonstrate definite health benefits A penny may be worth only one cent, but after of sound therapy. But patients who feel a release from a lifetime of finding lost pennies, you could amass a both physical pain and emotional stress beg to differ, as small treasure. Consider the value of the cent on * Articles courtesy of Activity Connection Making Hearts Whole do sound healers. Some healers explain that sound vibra- February 12, Lost Penny Day. Technically speaking, tions are not just heard but felt in ways that lower heart it costs 2.41 cents to mint one new penny. In 2013, February is Mend-a-Broken-Heart the U.S. government spent $169 million to put $70 Month, and scientists are quick to rate, relax brain wave patterns, and reduce respiratory rates. Other healers claim that they can tune instruments million worth of pennies in circulation. Some retail argue that hearts can really be bro- outlets have decided to do away with the penny alto- ken as a result of extreme grief or such as gongs to the vibration of planet Earth and other Management Team celestial bodies. A good gong emits a healing energy gether by rounding prices down to the nearest nick- social rejection. Brain studies show el. a direct connection between emo- wave that can stimulate all the cells and nerves in the Jamie Maul - Executive Director tions and physical health. But the good news is that body. If sickness is due to the body’s frequencies being In 2012, Canada decided to nip the problem in the Misty Nicholas-Liceaga - Resident Services Director both can be mended. Heartbreak is often the result of out of tune, healing vibrations restore these frequencies bud and eliminate their penny, joining Britain, feelings of loss after a breakup. Psychologists explain to balance. Still others explain that, like acupuncture, France, Israel, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Pam Burbank R.N. - Wellness Director that spending time with a romantic partner causes your sound therapy unblocks and redirects the energy and New Zealand in phasing out their smallest de- identities to become intertwined. Losing or being re- throughout the body. nominations of coins. The truth is, once a small coin Melissa Wahl - Business Office Manager jected by that partner, therefore, leads to feelings of can no longer be used to purchase items but is only confusion due to a loss of your sense of self. The best When it comes to the power of sound healing, theories used to make change, it becomes more trouble than Jason Thomas - Dining Services Director way to mend your heart is to become yourself again: abound. Perhaps the best way to think about sound heal- it’s worth. So on February 12, the question remains, exercise, try new hobbies, socialize with other people. Keenan Kemper - Life Enrichment Director ing is that it is akin to the power of prayer. Jonathan “Should I bother to pick up that lost penny?” It de- All of these things will challenge you to rediscover Goldman, director of the Sound Healers Association, pends on whether you can buy anything with it, or your joys and fall in love with yourself all over again in Bryan Ostrander - Plant Operations Director believes that vocalizing what you want a sound to ac- the process. whether you’re the superstitious sort who is simply complish can help you heal yourself and others. looking for some extra luck. February Birthdays In astrology, those born between February 1–18 are Water Bearers of Aquarius. They are creative and intellectual philosophers at Edie M. 3rd heart, getting to the root of problems and using their energy and Carol passion for the benefit of others. Those born between February 19– th 28 are born under Pisces. Friendly and selfless, they are always will- Harold A. 10 ing to help others with their hearts on their sleeves. Thanks to an intuitive understanding Arnold th Anne W. 16 of life, Pisces make deep connections with other living beings. Sonya E. 18th Norman Rockwell (painter) – February 3, 1894 Charles Lindbergh (pilot) – February 4, 1902 Sue D. 21st Hank Aaron (ballplayer) – February 5, 1934 Jack Lemmon (actor) – February 8, 1925 Jim W. 27th Thomas Edison (inventor) – February 11, 1847 arol was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1939 to Marian and Linda Gillette. Her family moved to Oregon Jack Benny (comedian) – February 14, 1894 when she was just a toddler. Her father was a dairy farmer and a job brought them to Park Rose in the Portland Susan B. Anthony (activist) – February 15, 1820 Michael Jordan (athlete) – February 17, 1963 area. Sidney Poitier (actor) – February 20, 1924 C George Handel (composer) – February 23, 1685 After Carol completed high school in Park Rose, she enrolled in Portland State where she majored in elementary educa- Levi Strauss (inventor) – February 26, 1829 tion. She taught in Park Rose before she followed the sunshine to Bend where all the opportunities for outdoor activities John Steinbeck (author) – February 27, 1902 intrigued her. Jackie Robinson (ballplayer) – January 31, 1919 At a singles group which met every Friday night she met a young man -- Jerry Arnold through an introduction by a friend and in six months they married. Jerry was employed by the State Employment Department. They have two children, a son It is our belief that an essential part of the move-in and February’s Feathered Friends (Bruce) in Newberg and a daughter (Barbara) in Edinburgh, Scotland. She took a couple years off until the kids got older acclimation process for new residents to any Senior Living Community is found with a caring group of February is Bird-Feeding Month. During the cold, harsh win- then went back to teaching at Reid School (now the Deschutes Historical Society) then transferred across the street to peers who “remember what it was like to be the new ter, it is especially difficult for wild Thompson Elementary. Finally she transferred to Juniper Elementary from which she would eventually retire. kid on the block.” The goal of the Resident Ambassa- birds to find food, so everyone is en- dor program is to promote a welcoming integration of couraged to provide food, water, and Carol cross country skied and spent lots of her free time with her kids. Bruce has two kids and Barbara one. Bruce graduat- the newly arrived neighbor with the rest of the commu- shelter to help birds survive, and birds ed from Willamette in Salem. After Barbara graduated from Oregon State, she traveled to Scotland where she met a young nity, its residents, its services and its programs. do need our help. One-third of the man whom she married and now lives there. Maybe Carol got her comeuppance because she thought Barbara "was never North American overwintering bird For more information please attend our Ambassador population has declined since 1966. going to get married" (she was in her early 20's). Luncheon held Thursday February 22nd at 12:00pm And one-third of all North American bird species are at risk of extinction, Jerry was an avid skier and when skiing at Mt. Bachelor he took a fall and injured his back and neck which relegated him with birds in arid, grassland, and to a walker and after several years to a wheel chair. They lived for many years just walking distance from downtown Bend. coastal climates at greatest risk. A little bit of winter seed to They moved to Cascades of Bend about three years ago and, sadly, Jerry passed away in September. augment their daily catch of insects could be enough to get Thank you to all of our many resident volunteers that them to springtime nesting season. Carol is very happy here and lives with us in our Residential Care. Carol, we are so happy you are here, give their time to our community.