191 Astaire Lane • Spring Hill, Florida 34609 • Phone (352) 263-2300 • www.seniorlivinginstyle.com 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 Our resident Hilde just being comfortable 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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