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Gardens' News

November 2019

Happy November Birthday, Residents!To all of our residents who were born in

November, this is your month! We will becelebrating these birthdays on Wednesday,November 20th. A special birthday table will beset up for you, and one outside guest is free.

11/06 Marian Birckbeck11/09 Donald King11/09 Georgia Newcomb11/14 Lois Davis11/14 Kenneth Luther11/15 Harold Bigham11/17 Catherine Miles11/19 Alice Bjorklund11/19 Beverly Batt11/19 Edward Mann11/21 Louise Fahey11/24 Louise Farren11/26 Frank Prather11/26 Howard Tangler11/27 Edna Bates11/27 Eileen Donovan11/27 Robert Morrison

Staff Directory Lic. #336403516Ted HoltExecutive DirectorAlicia PadillaBusiness Office DirectorBarbara MirelesSupport Services DirectorRobin TristaoFood Service DirectorEdoardo EstradaMarketing Director / Resident RelationsEsmeralda CervantesMarketing AssistantMichele LynchResidential Activity DirectorDaryl StoutMaintenance DirectorRobin GruwellAL/MC Activity DirectorVenessa RussoAssisted Living Director

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Wish ListAs a nonprofit community,

we rely on donations forselected projects. The followingare examples of the manyprojects we have on our “wishlist:”

1. Atrium Renovation2. Interior and Exterior

Seating that contains shade3. Resident computer station

with Internet, Video Feed, andprinters

4. Furniture for the clubhouselobbies

5. DVD movies for the theaterIf you feel compelled to make

a generous donation, pleasecontact our AdministrativeDirector. Thank you in advancefor your support.

Welcome to SunCity Gardens!

Katherine MartinezJim HillHenry AlanisJoan SeeleyNathalie DerryMr. & Mrs. VarnerHugh HammantGloria Dover

The Pumpkin PieTradition

For many, Thanksgivingdinner isn’t complete without aslice of pumpkin pie, thetraditional holiday dessert.

Pumpkins are native to NorthAmerica and were taken toEurope by explorers. In the1600s, French and English cooksbegan using the orange squashin early pie recipes.

Native Americans and thePilgrims probably includedpumpkin at the firstThanksgiving, most likely as asavory dish. The early colonistswould also hollow outpumpkins, fill them with spicedmilk, and cook them over a fire.

In 1796, the first Americancookbook, Amelia Simmons’“American Cookery,” offeredtwo recipes for “pompkinpudding,” in which a custard-like filling was baked in a crust.This became the basis for the piewe know today.

Thanksgiving was declared anational holiday in 1863, butAmericans had already madepumpkin pie a tradition of theannual meal. By the 1920s,canned pumpkin was a grocerystaple, saving cooks time byeliminating the laboriousprocess of cooking the squash.

Thank You to “MOPS”Sun City Gardens would like

to thank MOPS, also known asMothers of Preschoolers, forjoining us monthly for ourmorning exercises. Theyprovided Hawaiian leis to eachof our residents participating inthe exercise program this pastmonth, and all of the residentsand preschoolers had a verymemorable time!

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The Story of the SaluteThe hand salute given by

members of the military is along-standing tradition and agesture symbolizing honor,respect and commitment.

According to some historians,the modern military salute canbe traced back thousands ofyears. During Roman times, acitizen would often approachanother with their right hand in

the air to indicate they wereunarmed and could be trusted.Another theory points to themedieval era, when a knightwould greet a king or fellowknight by raising his helmet’svisor to show his face. Like theRomans, the knight would alsodisplay an open hand withno weapon.

These customs likelyinfluenced the practice ofremoving one’s hat as a sign ofrespect to a superior officer. Forpractical purposes, this actionevolved to merely touching thebrim of the hat. By 1820,saluting by raising the righthand to eye level with the palmfacing down had becomestandard in the U.S. military.

Sun City Gardens Pet ofthe Month!

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Congratulations to Zeus!Zeus is November’s Pet of the

Month! Zeus’ mommy,Elizabeth “Betty” Hedrick, saidZeus is about 15 years old. He isa Maine Coon, which is thelargest domesticated cat breed.He enjoys lounging around,licking cheese puffs, chinscratches and playing with hisjingle ball toys. He loves whenpeople stop by to say hello.Congratulations, Zeus!

Wit & Wisdom“Many people will walk in and

out of your life, but onlytrue friends will leave

footprints in your heart.”—Eleanor Roosevelt

“The only way to have afriend is to be one.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

“There’s nothing like areally loyal, dependable,good friend. Nothing.”

—Jennifer Aniston

“The most beautiful discoverytrue friends make is thatthey can grow separatelywithout growing apart.”

—Elisabeth Foley

“Friends are those rare peoplewho ask how we are and then

wait to hear the answer.”—Ed Cunningham

“A loyal friend laughs at yourjokes when they’re not so good,

and sympathizes with yourproblems when they’re

not so bad.”—Arnold H. Glasow

“I would rather walk with afriend in the dark,

than alone in the light.”—Helen Keller

“Awards become corroded;friends gather no dust.”

—Jesse Owens

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Ted Holt, Administrator

Annual Hawaiian LuauOur Annual Hawaiian Luau

was held on 9-26-2019 withPolynesian Dancers, and a FireDancer. Members of theaudience were asked to join onthe outdoor stage as well and toshow off their skills. The eventwas open to residents, families,friends, and communityneighbors.

The Islander’s Buffet wasprepared by the dietary staff andincluded Grilled ShrimpSkewers, Lobster Tails, SucklingPig, Poached Salmon, Sushi,Assorted Desserts, and so muchmore.

We also celebrated our recentrecognition from the PressEnterprise. Sun City Gardenswas voted Best SeniorCommunity in the Southern zipcode at the 24th Annual Best ofthe IE held at the RiversideConvention Center September12, 2019.

This award was a total teameffort.

We look forward toconstantly raising the bar forexcellent service.

Ted J. HoltAdministrator

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Aloha!Sun City Gardens Annual

Luau was a wonderful gatheringof family and friends! Everyoneenjoyed a delicious tropicalbuffet with traditional Hawaiianmusic, followed by aperformance at the waterfallwith Polynesian dancersat sunset!

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Laugh Lines:Turkey Teasing

It was early November whenthe turkey turned to the otherbarnyard animals and worriedlysaid, “I have a bad feelingsomething’s up.” When theyasked why, the turkey answered,“The farmer just unfriended meon Facebook.”

A woman was searchingthrough the frozen turkeys at agrocery store. She couldn’t findone large enough for her dinner,so she asked a clerk, “Do theseturkeys get any bigger?” Theclerk replied, “No, ma’am.They’re all dead.”

On Thanksgiving, the fourbasic food groups are: more, alittle more, a lot more andtoo much.

Q: How many chefs does ittake to stuff a turkey?

A: One, and it’s a verytight squeeze.

Q: What side of a turkey hasthe most feathers?

A: The outside.Q: What’s a turkey’s

favorite dessert?A: Cherry gobbler.Q: What happened when the

turkey got into a fight?A: It got the stuffing knocked

out of it.Q: Why did the police arrest

the turkey?A: They suspected fowl play.

A Symbol of BountyA festive and familiar sight at

Thanksgiving, cornucopiasoverflow with fall fruits, gourdsand flowers.

This symbol of abundance isoften associated with the firstThanksgiving in 1621, but thereis no record of cornucopias atthe feast. The decoration actuallyhas roots in ancient Greeklegends, and was originally agoat’s horn filled with fruits andgrains and placed at the center

of a lavish spread of food. Thename cornucopia comes fromthe Latin words cornu, meaning“horn,” and copia, meaning“plenty,” which is why it’s alsocalled a horn of plenty.

Cornucopias were depicted inEuropean art as symbols ofwealth and a bountiful harvest.Over time, actual horns werereplaced with woven horn-shaped baskets, which becameprominent at fall festivals as wellas in homes as the classiccenterpiece for a Thanksgivingtable.

A modern horn of plenty istypically made of wicker but canalso be metal, stone, woodor ceramic.

ArtsCraftsand

Tiny TurkeyThis little turkey will be a

cute addition to yourThanksgiving décor.

Materials:• Large clothespin• Craft glue• Wiggle eyes• Scissors• Orange or yellow

construction paper• Fall leaves (real or fake)Directions:Create the turkey’s body from

the clothespin. The clasp endwill be the top of the turkey’s

head. Glue the wiggle eyes ontoone of the flat sides of the pin.Then, cut out a small trianglefrom the construction paper tomake the turkey’s beak. Glue thebeak in place beneath the eyes.

Stack two or three leavestogether to make the turkey’sfeathers. Try a smaller, rounderleaf on top of larger, pointedleaves. Glue the stack of leavestogether, then place a line ofglue on the back of theclothespin and attach it to thecenter of the leaf stack.

Stand the turkey up on the“feet” of the clothespin. Ifdesired, use the clasp to hold asmall photo or a place card foryour holiday table.

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The Employee of theMonth for October Is

Adriana AbelloAdriana’s supervisor Barbara

Mireles states Adriana is a hardworker and always goes aboveand beyond for her residentsand their needs. She isdependable; she never says “no”or “I don’t have time,” and shetakes pride in her job. Barbarasaid she is happy to haveAdriana in the HousekeepingDepartment!

Employee of the Monthfor November IsRoger Villarreal

Roger’s supervisor RobinTristao states “Roger is adedicated staff member in thefoodservice department. He has15 years of service to Sun CityGardens. Roger manages thedining room and is a great teamplayer.” She said Roger “has akind, caring nature towardsresidents and family members.We are happy to recognize allhis hard work.”

Congratulations to BothAdriana and Roger!

Doc Talk: Hand Washingto Prevent Flu

By: Dr. Kamran Qureshi,Medical Director, HopeHospice & Healthcare

The single best way to preventseasonal flu is to get vaccinatedeach year, but good healthhabits can help stop the spreadof germs. The tips below willhelp you learn about steps youcan take to protect yourself andothers from flu and help stopthe spread of germs.

1. Avoid close contact.Avoid close contact with

people who are sick. When youare sick, keep your distance fromothers to protect them fromgetting sick too.

2. Stay home when youare sick.

If possible, stay home fromwork, school, and errands whenyou are sick. This will helpprevent spreading your illnessto others.

3. Cover your mouth/nose.Cover your mouth and nose

with a tissue when coughing orsneezing. It may prevent thosearound you from getting sick.Flu and other serious respiratoryillnesses are spread by cough,sneezing, or unclean hands.

Doc Talk -Continued-4. Clean your hands.Washing your hands often

will help protect you fromgerms. If soap and water are notavailable, use an alcohol-basedhand rub.

5. Avoid touching your eyes,nose or mouth.

Germs are often spread whena person touches something thatis contaminated with germs andthen touches his or her eyes,nose, or mouth.

6. Practice other good healthhabits.

Clean and disinfect frequentlytouched surfaces, especiallywhen someone is ill. Get plentyof sleep, be physically active,manage your stress, drink plentyof fluids, and eat nutritiousfood.

1924: Establishing an annual tradition, New York City’s Macy’s department storeputs on its first Thanksgiving Day parade.

1936: The first issue of Life magazine is published.

1942: Coffee is added to the list of items rationed in the U.S. due to World War II.

1963: Push-button telephones debut as an alternative to rotary-dial models.

1971: A new U.S. dollar coin, depicting

President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the front,is put into circulation.

1981: Paul “Bear” Bryant, football coach of the University of Alabama, wins the 315th game of his career. It set the record for most wins of any NCAA head coach at the time.

1995: “Toy Story,” the first feature film created by Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios, premieres to rave reviews.

2003: At age 21, Britney Spears becomes the youngest female singer to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2014: The 104-story skyscraper One World Trade Center officially opens for business, 13 years after the site’s original twin towers were destroyed on 9/11.

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