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TPC PARKWAY I 21902 Franklin Park I San Antonio, TX 78259 I 210-462-1004

F R A N K L I N P A R K T P C P A R K W A Y

A Franklin Park Retirement Community

21902 Franklin ParkSan Antonio, Texas 78259210- 462-1004

T P C PA R K W AY

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Franklin Park TPC Parkway Team Members

Executive Director ..................................... Kelly Ainsworth

Business Office Director ................................... Joanna Sosa

Food & Beverage Director ...................Martin Hernandez

Life Enrichment Director ...................................Lara Sasser

Life Enrichment Coordinator ....... Thelma Oppenheimer

Operations Director ............................ Ramiro Maldanado

Sales & Marketing Director ...........................Tina Tedford

Marketing/Outreach Director .......... Monica Ann Garcia

MONTHLY OBSERVANCESAnti-Boredom Month

Cell Phone Courtesy MonthFamily Reunion MonthFireworks Safety Month

National Baked Beans MonthNational Blueberries Month

National Culinary Arts MonthNational Grilling Month

National Hot Dog MonthNational Ice Cream Month

National Peach MonthNational Picnic MonthNational Recreation

and Parks MonthNational Tennis MonthNational Wheelchair Beautification Month

BIRTHSTONE:

RubyFLOWERS:

Larkspur & Water LilyZODIAC:

Cancer & Leo

SPECIAL DATESCanada Day ................................... 7/1Dog Days of Summer ....... 7/3-8/11Independence Day ....................... 7/4Full Moon ...................................... 7/5Therapeutic Rec. Wk. ....... 7/5-7/11National Ice Cream Day............7/19Parents’ Day .................................7/26

We celebrate the nation’s independence on July 4 and commemorate the official adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which occurred in 1776. But the majority of the Founding Fathers didn’t sign the document on that day, which you likely already know. John Hancock did, though. He was the first of the 56 to sign, and subsequently his name became synonymous with “signature.” As we celebrate our nation’s independence, consider these other Fourth of July fun facts to get into the holiday spirit.• The Continental Congress actually approved the content of the Declaration of

Independence on July 4.• Three U.S. presidents have passed away on the Fourth of July: James Monroe, John

Adams and Thomas Jefferson.• One U.S. president was actually born on July 4: Calvin Coolidge.• There have been a grand total of 28 versions of the American flag.• The majority of the Declaration of Independence signers, well over half, were slave

owners, while some were extreme abolitionists.• Parades are a staple of the Fourth. The shortest Independence Day parade, barely over

a half-mile, occurs in a little place called Aptos, California.• Other July 4 staples are food and alcohol. Typically, Americans spend over $6 billion

on food around the Fourth, and $1.5 billion on beer and wine.• They also consume roughly 150 million hot dogs on the holiday.• Independence Day fireworks displays number about 15,000, spanning from the smallest

to largest of cities. Smaller towns spend an average of $8,000 to $15,000 on their colorful collaborations.

• The oldest Fourth of July celebration occurs in Rhode Island. The town of Bristol has been celebrating the holiday since 1785. Now, the quaint town begins its festivities on June 14, Flag Day, and concludes the fun on July 4 with a 2.5-mile parade.JULY 2020 • IL

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July 2020

ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the

home of the brave.

FRANKLIN PARK TPC PARKWAY - INDEPENDENT LIVING

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Happy B-Day Lynette

10:30 Pretty Nails W/Thelma-GR

1:30 Resident ActivityMeeting-GR

3:00 POOL EXERCISE - POOL

6:15 Resident Bingo-CD

10:00 Walking Group-Lobby

11:00 Tea & Reminisce- "MyFirst LOVE"-GR

1:00 10 Minute MassagesW/Thelma-AC *Sign Up

3:00 "HAPPY HOUR"W/Michael

11:00 Let's Make A Deal! - AC

3:00 Pool Exercise - Pool

4:00 Quarter BINGO - AC

6:00 Music & StrawberryShortcakes- Pool Patio

INDEPENDENCE DAY

10:00 Resident Walking Group-Lobby

2:30 Movie Matinee

6:00 Guitar Music w/ Keilone -Pool Patio

10:00 Celebration of theCatholic Mass-AC

10:30 Sunday Brunch-10:30am-1:30pm

6:00 Practice Shooting Pool inGame Room

10:00 The Survey Says-Family Feud - GR

11:00 Exercise with Thelma-AC

3:00 POOL Exercise - Pool

5:45 Men & WomenShooting Pool - GR

Happy B-Day Bernice H. 10:00 Circle of Hope Bible

Study - GR 11:00 Exercise with Thelma- FR 2:00 $1.00 Bingo-AC 3:00 Pool Exercise - Pool 4:00 Memory Care Singing

Group Practice-GR

Happy B-Day Sue T.


1:00 Happy Tails Show-GR

2:00 Health Talk W/Tracy-AC




2:00 SEE the SEA - GR


10:00 Out for a Country Drive

11:00 Ice Cream w/ Lorena fromTexas Pain Mgmt.-GR

3:00 Painting W/Gina-AC

3:00 Pool Exercise-Pool

6:00 POKER GROUP-AC

10:00 Resident WalkingGroup-Lobby

2:30 Movie Matinee






11:00 Brain Fitness; Puzzles-GR



10:00 Circle of Hope BibleStudy - GR

11:00 Exercise with Thelma- FR 2:00 Resident Food & Kitchen

Meeting-AC 3:00 Pool Exercise - Pool 4:00 Memory Care Singing

Group Practice-GR

Happy B-Day Pat


1:30 Room Visits




11:00 Tea & Reminisce "Summer Jobs" -GR

1:00 10 Minute MassagesW/Thelma-AC * Sign up


11:00 Chair Exercise - FR



6:00 POKER GROUP-AC


2:30 Movie Matinee-GR





10:00 WHO CAN SPELL?Prizes-GR





11:00 Exercise with Thelma- FR

2:00 $1.00 Bingo-AC


4:00 Memory Care SingingGroup Practice-GR

10:30 Pretty NailsW/Thelma-GR

1:30 Room Visits

2:00 Painting W/Gina-AC



Happy B-Day Mary Y. 10:00 Walking Group-Lobby 11:00 Tea & Reminisce

"Summer Trips"-GR 1:00 10 Minute Massages

W/Thelma-AC *Sign Up 3:00 "HAPPY HOUR"

W/Michael

11:00 Let's Make A Deal! - AC



6:00 POKER GROUP-AC


2:30 Movie Matinee-GR





Happy B-Day Cynthia

10:00 Tic Tac Toe Trivia-AC





11:00 Exercise with Thelma- FR

2:00 $1.00 Bingo-AC


4:00 Memory Care SingingGroup Practice-GR

Happy B-Day John P. &Beverly T.


1:30 Room Visits



10:00 Walking Group-Lobby 11:00 Tea & Reminisce "Having

Grandchildren"(BringPictures) -GR

2:00 KELLY'S CORNERMeeting-AC


11:00 Chair Exercise - FR



6:00 POKER GROUP-AC

1. Alabama: Alabama barbecue doesn’t discriminate. You’ll find a little bit of everything throughout the state, but there is one distinct barbecue element to the state, barbecue chicken smothered in a mayonnaise-based white sauce emerged from this state, specifically in North Alabama.

2. North Carolina: This state is brimming with barbecue. It has two distinguishing types: Lexington or Piedmont, and Eastern. Eastern style is thought to be one of the original types of barbecue, where the sauce is thin, vinegar-based, includes red pepper and sugar and has very few enhancements. Lexington style, often found in Western North Carolina, mixes a little red into the sauce with additions like ketchup or tomato paste.

3. Texas: One thing reigns supreme in Texas and that’s barbecue beef brisket. You’ll likely encounter some braggarts in this area in your lifetime, if you haven’t already. Texas primarily focuses on beef, and the sauces

vary in different parts of the state. Some add molasses, while others use a tomato-based sweet sauce.

4. South Carolina: This state has a hodgepodge of offerings, but the mustard-based sauce is unique to the state. It’s sweet and tangy and quite possibly the most notable barbecue aspect of the state.

5. Memphis: This Tennessee delight uses something a lot neater, and a bit different, than the others: a dry rub of paprika, garlic, cumin, chili powder and a few other secret spices. Ribs are often the Memphis barbecue of choice.

6. Last, but certainly not least, is Kansas City: This barbecue is often sausage, beef, chicken or pork. Its sauce is extra thick, extra sweet and extra tomato-based. The most noteworthy element of this barbecue is its charred exterior. Some of the KC folks continue smoking their meats until they have a charred exterior. It’s extra tasty.

Fire Up the Barbecue - It’s Grilling Time

When you think of July, the hot summers days and humid nights, one word that inevitably comes to mind is “barbecue.” I’m talking noun form and verb form both. Some people prefer the indoor barbecue method, using the oven or a slow cooker, but technically, that doesn’t qualify as a barbecue. The origin of the word focuses specifically on outdoor cooking over an open flame, and any kind of meat will do—pork, chicken, beef or seafood—whatever the chef prefers.

Despite the nearly unbearable heat of July, you’ll find people everywhere nationwide hovering over their grills to prepare their favorite barbecued meats for friends and family. You’ll likely even encounter different types of barbecue styles, depending on the region of the U.S. But region and type don’t go hand-in-hand. In fact, you’ll find any of the below regional barbecues anywhere in the U.S.

Spotlight on Rufous Hummingbirds

Known for the jarring, high-pitched song, the Rufous hummingbird is small in a family of tiny birds, but that doesn’t stop them from being assertive. They are known to be fairly combative in nature. They are territorial, and as such, scare other creatures away from their nesting areas. The male birds have a copper-like glow to them and defend even the flowers from which they find nectar. They chase away all who encroach upon their space, even bigger, more aggressive birds.

Rufous hummingbirds are especially unique in their migration patterns, which span from Mexico to Alaska. They travel 4,000 miles just to find their special home every year. During winters in Mexico, they can be found in mostly pine and oak wooded areas. Their prime breeding grounds can be found along the Pacific Northern coast and mountain areas. Rufous hummingbirds travel as far as south-central Alaska to nest, farther than any other type of hummingbird.

Despite this fact, though, the bird is definitely a nomad of sorts. Some of the Rufous hummingbirds have been known to appear east of the Mississippi River! That’s pretty far off course. But it sounds like these beautiful birds are keeping their options open. They are noted to be particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Patriotic Fruit Skewers

INGREDIENTS• 10-12 long wooden skewers cut in half

• blueberries, bananas, strawberries

• 2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Thread the fruit onto each skewer so that they

come together to form the American flag. In a medium bowl, stir together

yogurt, honey, cinnamon and serve as a dip. Enjoy!

HappyBirthday,

AMERICA

Some foods help keep your heart in shape; others help your bones. What keeps your brain and memory healthy? Try these:

Here’s one more reason to get up and get moving this summer: It might help your memory.

The results of a six-month study hint at a possible link between exercising and improved memory for seniors dealing with some mild forms of cognitive impairment. Of course, any changes in memory or thinking can be precursors to more serious conditions or side effects of certain medications. However, for those experiencing mild changes in cognition due to aging, exercising as little as twice a week seemed to be beneficial in helping them to stay sharp.

More research is needed to determine just how much of an impact exercise can have on the aging brain. Until then, the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations are embracing these new findings and hoping you do too.

Foods to Keep Your Brain Healthy

Studies suggest that eating at least a half-cup of blueberries, or one cup of strawberries, on a weekly basis may help stave off cognitive decline. Berries have anthocyanidins, whose antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ef fects may keep the brain in shape.

BerriesOne study of almost 1,000

adults found that a daily serving of spinach, kale, collard greens or arugula appeared to maintain cognitive health to the extent that participants were considered to be 11 years younger than people who rarely or never consume such veggies.

Green Leafy Vegetables Eggs contain choline, which is an important

brain nutrient. In a study of 1,400 people, participants with high intakes of choline scored better on visual and verbal memory tests than those who ate less foods with choline. In addition, people with a high intake of choline over the long term seem to have better MRI brain scans, suggesting that choline may protect people against dementia.

Eggs

Galaxies rotate, just as Earth and other planets do. However, their spin is remarkably consistent, regardless of size. The Discover Magazine website reports that scientists have determined that all galaxies rotate approximately once every billion years, whether they’re massive spiral galaxies or small irregular dwarfs.

Researchers measured the velocities of hydrogen in the outer discs of a variety of galaxies differing in size. The measurements allowed them to calculate the rotation period of each galaxy. “Discovering such regularity in galaxies really helps us to better understand the mechanics that make them tick,” one scientist says.

How theGreats

Got TheirStart

Another Reasonto StayActive

Great writers have to start somewhere. Some of the most creative poets and novelists toiled in distinctly

non-creative jobs before hitting it big. Here are a few of them:

LANGSTON HUGHES. The famous poet worked as a busboy in Washington, D.C.’s Wardman Park hotel. When another poet, Vachel

Lindsay, took a seat at a table, the young Hughes offered her some of his poems. Lindsay was struck by his skill, leading to his eventual success.

KURT VONNEGUT. The author of Slaughterhouse-5 and other novels owned and managed a Saab dealership before a stint in the U.S. Army

during World War II.

J.D. SALINGER. The reclusive writer, best known for his novel The Catcher in the Rye, once served as entertainment director aboard a Swedish

luxury cruise ship, the H.M.S. Kungsholm.

MARY HIGGINS CLARK. The award-winning mystery writer held a wide variety of jobs before turning to full-time writing at 47 such as: secretary,

business machines manager, catalog copywriter, model and flight attendant for Pan American Airlines.

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