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June 2018

All About JuneJune is the sixth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Doesn’t it seem like everyone gets married in June? It’s said that June is named for Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, so some consider it good luck to be married during this month. Others claim the month gets its name from the Latin iuniores, or “younger ones.” This makes sense since May, the preceding month, comes from maiores, or “elders.”

Birthstone – PearlThe pearl is a unique birthstone. All other birthstones are formed by inorganic substances, such as rocks, but pearls are created by a living thing—a mollusk, such as a clam or an oyster. A pearl is actually a mollusk’s defense mechanism, protecting it from parasites or other attacks. When an irritant, such as a piece of sand or other organism, gets inside the mollusk’s shell, the mollusk secretes an iridescent substance called nacre (also known as “mother of pearl”) and coats the irritant to seal it off. Most pearls sold today are cultured, meaning they are cultivated by pearl farmers. Pearls come in all shapes and sizes, and even colors, ranging from whites and blacks to creamy pinks and purples and even gold. The

color depends on the kind of mollusk and its habitat. The pearl is a symbol of loyalty, fidelity, friendship, and purity. It is said that wearing a pearl will also enhance one’s personal integrity.

Flower of the Month – RoseThe flower for the month of June is the rose. The rose has been called “the queen of flowers” and is known as a symbol of love. Its name comes from the Latin word rosa, which means “red.” Since primitive times, the rose has been used in perfumes, medicines, and even foods. Recently, archaeologists discovered the fossilized remains of wild roses over 34 million years old.In the language of flowers, each color has its own meaning. A white rose means purity or innocence, a red rose means love and romance, and a pink rose means happiness.While the sharp objects along a rose stem are commonly called thorns, the technical term is prickles. The prickles help the rose hang onto other vegetation when growing and climbing.

What’s Lucky in June?Lucky Color: IvoryLucky Days: FridayLucky Number: 10Lucky Letter: J

A gift to Artman allows us to celebrate the lives of all those we have the privilege to enrich and impact. You can make a gift to:• Honor a loved one’s memory• Honor loved ones who are celebrating a special milestone or accomplishment• Recognize a special staff member or loved one• Thank a special staff member

If you’d like to make a gift, visit www.ArtmanHome.org/ and click on the “Donate” tab in the top right corner. You can also give cash or checks made payable to Artman. Be sure to indicate the name of the tribute person(s), what type of tribute (in memory of, birthday, anniversary, etc.), and to whom an acknowledgement of your gift should be sent. Be sure to indicate the address where the acknowledgement should be sent.

Artman Gratefully Acknowledges the Following Tribute Gifts made between April 18 – May 15, 2018

•Christianna M. Lockhart

By Laurent Ross

In Memory of:

People born in June like to branch out in different ways, depending on what part of the month they were born.

June 1–3: AshYou are loyal and reliable, and you take relationships very seriously. Your friends and family trust you implicitly.

June 4–13: HornbeamYou are kind and open and you expect the same from others. You think about things from every angle before making a decision.

June 14–23: FigYou are very practical and down to earth. A social butterfly, your sense of humor and love for life constantly draw others to you.

June 24: BirchYou dream big, and although you often set lofty goals, you always manage to accomplish them. Others admire your devotion and commitment to the ones you love.

June 25–30: AppleYou are charming and pleasant to be around. Adventurous and carefree, you prefer to be on the go as much as possible, and you love discovering new things.

Take a Birthday Bough Weather Lore

• If June is sunny, the harvest will come early• If it rains on June 8, it foretells a wet harvest• If it rains on June 27, it will rain for 7 weeks• When it is hottest in June, it will be coldest

on the same days of the following February

Kentucky Derby Tea Party!

Kentucky Derby Tea Party!

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forward, and backward. Disregard spaces between words.

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FATHER’S DAY

FLAG DAY

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SuperSixUse the clues to fill in the crossword.

All of the answers are six-lettered words.

Super SixUse the clues to fill in the crossword.

All of the answers are six-lettered words.

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SuperSix(clues)

ACROSS

2. Cape Canaveral event

4. Type of puzzle

8. Mercury or Mars

11. Car fix

12. _____ Talk, a Doris Day movie

14. Piece of pasta

15. Protective headgear

17. Breakfast spot in home

19. Loofah, for one

20. Team’s pet

21. Sack fabric

22. Go above and beyond

23. Radio loudness

24. Munich citizen

DOWN

1. Not the past

3. Ship-docking site

5. A glass pane

6. Supermarket freebie

7. Burro

8. Imperial color

9. White root vegetable

10. Show with clowns

13. Sundae topper

16. Japanese garment

18. Small

19. Cup’s partner

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SuperSix(clues)

ACROSS

2. Cape Canaveral event

4. Type of puzzle

8. Mercury or Mars

11. Car fix

12. _____ Talk, a Doris Day movie

14. Piece of pasta

15. Protective headgear

17. Breakfast spot in home

19. Loofah, for one

20. Team’s pet

21. Sack fabric

22. Go above and beyond

23. Radio loudness

24. Munich citizen

DOWN

1. Not the past

3. Ship-docking site

5. A glass pane

6. Supermarket freebie

7. Burro

8. Imperial color

9. White root vegetable

10. Show with clowns

13. Sundae topper

16. Japanese garment

18. Small

19. Cup’s partner

June 2018 Dining Calendar

Penne Alla Carbonara

Skirt Steak with Chimichurri & Watermelon Salad

Blackened Chicken Sliders

Charcuterie Baguette

Ice Cream Drumsticks

Happy Flag Day – Enjoy our Berry Tart

Turkey & Avocado on Ciabatta

Happy Father’s Day

Smoked Salmon & Egg Salad Sandwich

Beef Brisket Sandwich

Resident Family Picnic

Memorial Day

Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

Chef Special with

Chef Conrad

Popsicles

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Watermelon

Frozen Fruit Bars

Orange Dream Oatmeal Parfait

Blueberries & Cream

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