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1221 Lodge Lane • Wilmington, DE 19809 • (302) 757-8100
March 2018LODGE LANE CHEERS THE EAGLES
Congratulations to the Philadelphia EAGLES,our Super Bowl LII Champions!!! The SuperBowl spirit was alive at LODGE LANE. Staff andresidents dressed in shades of green in show ofsupport, an afternoon pep rally, touchdownBINGO and an EAGLES fight song sing-a-longmade this day a huge win. We are ready andlooking forward to next season. E-A-G-L-E-SEagles!
Pat & Jane wear their EAGLES gear with pride.
NEW MEDICARE CARD ON ITS WAYThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
are rolling out new Medicare cards to all eligiblebeneficiaries beginning this April. The new cards willlook the same and cover the same benefits. However,
the Social Security Number ID’s will be replaced with arandomly assigned Medicare Beneficiary Identifier
(MBI). Due to the rise of fraud and identity theft, CMShas decided to replace the current ID numbers with a
Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), a randomlychosen mix of 11 letters and numbers. CMS anticipates
the distribution of nearly 58 million cards will takecourse over a year. Once you receive your Medicare
card, be sure to present the new card to your medicalproviders for proper billing of services. For further
questions about your new card, call 1-800-MEDICARE(1-800-633-4227) or log on to www.Medicare.gov.
‘Favorite Things’About a Classic Film
From the memorablemelodies to the picturesquescenery, “The Sound of Music” isone of the most beloved moviemusicals of all time. Climb overthis mountain of film facts:
• “The Sound of Music” wasreleased in the U.S. onMarch 2, 1965. It was sopopular, it played intheaters for 4 1/2 years.
• It was the last musicalwritten by Richard Rodgersand Oscar Hammerstein.
• The cast spent nearly threemonths filming in the cityof Salzburg, Austria.
• Stars Julie Andrews andChristopher Plummer bothlearned guitar for themovie, but Plummer’ssinging and guitar-playingwere dubbed in thefinal cut.
• The real Maria von Trapp,along with her daughterand granddaughter,appear as extras in the film.They can be seen in thebackground as Marialeaves the abbey and sings“I Have Confidence.”
• Many of the child actorsexperienced growth spurtsduring filming. To keeptheir heights consistent, insome scenes the actors hadto be barefoot, wear shoelifts or stand on a box.
• The movie won five Oscars,including best picture.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS3/7 Patricia M.3/8 Khalilah M.3/13 Ada R.3/14 Diana K.3/15 Gloria S.3/18 Roxane W.3/25 Roberta M.3/26 Francis B.3/26 Michel’le J.3/28 Arlene D.
MARCH DATESTO REMEMBER
3/1 Purim Ends3/1 Seder Dinner Reservations3/4 Kutz Purim Party3/11 Daylight Saving Time3/17 St. Patrick’s Day3/20 Spring Begins3/30 Passover at sundown3/30 Good Friday4/1 Easter Sunday4/1 April Fools’ Day
DELI DAYSLodge Lane Deli HoursTuesdays and Thursdays
Noon - 1:30 p.m.Serving Deli Sandwiches, Soup
& SidesCash Purchases Only
Please see the Front Desk forcurrent pricing.
SPRING AHEADDon’t forget to turn your
clocks ahead one hour onSunday, March 11th for DaylightSaving Time.
Lucky CharmsDo you have a lucky coin or a
pair of socks that you believebrings you good fortune? Youmay be on to something. Studiesshow that simply believing alucky charm works can boost aperson’s confidence, helpingthem perform a task better.
STEP TO THE IRISHYou don’t need to be Irish to
celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Cookup some corned beef andcabbage, look for a four-leafclover, and make sure you weargreen.
LODGE LANE will be kickingup their heels to celebrate Irishheritage this month by enjoyinga performance of Irish Dancersfrom Veronica’s Dance School.Please join us on March 13th at6:30PM for a “lucky”performance.
GIRL POWER!March is National Women’s
History Month. Women havefought countless battles to breakbarriers, prove their strength andforge the way for modernwomen. From fighting for theirright to vote, to running forpresident, there is nothing thatthey cannot achieve. Tocommemorate the achievementsof these resilient women wemust first understand thejourney.
Join LODGE LANE activitiesMarch 22nd at 2 pm. TrishChambers Productions delivers athought-provoking and inspiringpresentation of the First Ladiesof the United States.
ART AS A HEALERArt therapy is a form of
self-expression through painting,drawing, or modeling. Art holdsmany healing and therapeuticqualities, mainly because there
is no right or wrong when itcomes to art, and beauty is in
the eye of the beholder. Studieshave shown that those whodabble in the arts report lessstress and anxiety, have fewer
problems with blood pressure,and convey an increase in
positive emotions.Join LODGE LANE as they enter
on a creative journey ofrelaxation through painting with
special guest, Amy Wallace ofDelaware Elder Care, March 7th
at 2:00PM.
Optimism MonthMarch is Optimism Month,
and studies show that lookingon the bright side is good foryour health. Optimists are betterat problem-solving, havestronger immune systems, andrecover faster from illness andinjury than pessimists.
Wit & Wisdom“The man who treasures
his friends is usuallysolid gold himself.”—Marjorie Holmes
“Fire is the test of gold;adversity, of strong men.”
—Seneca
“If more of us valued foodand cheer and song abovehoarded gold, it would be
a merrier world.”—J.R.R. Tolkien
“Truth, like gold, is to beobtained not by its growth,
but by washing away from itall that is not gold.”
—Leo Tolstoy
“Gold is good in its place;but living, brave, patriotic men
are better than gold.”—Abraham Lincoln
“Wealth stays with us a littlemoment if at all; only our
characters are steadfast,not our gold.”
—Euripides
“The finest compliment you canpay a man is that his word was
as good as gold.”—Evel Knievel
“Every man has within himselfa gold mine whose riches are
limited only by hisown industry.”
—Thomas Bailey Aldrich
1852: The first illustration of
Uncle Sam appears in a political
cartoon in the New York Lantern, a
weekly newspaper.
1904: Author Theodor Geisel, known
to the world as Dr. Seuss, is born in
Springfield, Mass. Each year near his
birth anniversary, Read Across
America Day is observed to celebrate
Seuss’ work and encourage children
to read.
1910: As part of the growing scouting
movement, the Camp Fire organization
is founded as a national program for
girls. In 1975, it became a coed group.
1922: Converted from a cargo ship,
the USS Langley is commissioned as
the Navy’s first aircraft carrier.
1933: “King Kong” premieres in New
York City with record-breaking ticket
sales. The movie’s groundbreaking
special effects garnered rave reviews.
1942: The first five Tuskegee Airmen
graduate from the flying school in
Alabama and earn their wings as
U.S. Army Air Corps pilots.
1961: After an appeal in his
inauguration address to “ask not what
your country can do for you, ask what
you can do for your country,”
President John F. Kennedy establishes
the Peace Corps volunteer program.
1970: Conway Twitty releases
“Hello Darlin’.” The No. 1 hit
became the country music legend’s
signature song.
1980: In one of the biggest cliffhangers
in TV history, America was left
wondering “Who shot J.R.?” after the
season-ending episode of the
prime-time soap opera “Dallas.”
1993: Janet Reno is sworn in as the
first female U.S. attorney general.
2012: Encyclopaedia Britannica
announces it will no longer publish
printed versions of its iconic
reference books.
2016: Astronaut Scott Kelly returns to
Earth after a record 340-day mission
aboard the International Space Station.
MARCH
Lodge Lane Staff Email Addresses
Karen Friedman, NHA, Executive Director• [email protected] Bannan, NHA, Assisted Living Administrator• [email protected] Cebenka, RN, Resident Care Director• [email protected] Casperson, Sales and Marketing Director• [email protected] Shaw, Activities Director• [email protected] Tiernan, Director of Dining Service• [email protected] Wilson, Assistant Director of Dining Service• [email protected] Black, Director of Community Works• [email protected]
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