points of interest - serenity assisted living
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S e r e n i t y A s s i s t e d
L i v i n g & M e m o r y
C a r e
D i l w o r t h , M N
Points of
Interest:
• March
Birthdays
• Activity
Calendar
• Snapshot
Photos
• Movies of
the Month
The festival of Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain, is one of Europe’s wildest spec-tacles. Valencians greet the arrival of spring on March 19 with music, humor, religious ecstasy, and a massive bonfire. For millennia, fire has been used as a symbol of rebirth and cleansing during the springtime. The original meaning of the term falla was “torch.” Over the centuries it evolved to mean the bonfires that were lit in the center of towns during periods of fiesta or religious gatherings. The very first Las Fallas celebrations were held by carpenters on the Feast Day of St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters, on March 19. Carpenters would create pyres out of parots, which were the wooden scaffolds used to hold the lamps during the darkness of winter. Over time, these parots were dressed in rags and made to resemble local characters. They were lit to both honor St. Joseph and welcome the light of spring. Today, Las Fallas refers to not only the festival but also to the fires lit to welcome spring and the massive effi-gies that are eventually burned on the festival’s final day. Today’s festival of Las Fallas lasts for five days from March 15–19, but the
excitement starts to build from the very first of the month. Starting on March 1,
booming fireworks shows known as mascleta are set off at two o’clock each day.
The parots of centuries past have evolved into ninots, enormous works of art, satiri-
cal floats that lampoon politicians, celebrities, or any
other international target of derision. On the
morning of March 16, the ninots are put on
display all over the city, and prizes are awarded
to the best ones. On the morning of March 17,
the sculptures are paraded to the city square,
where they lay in wait for two days. Finally,
on March 19, la Crema begins, and all the
ninots of Las Fallas are burned. Around ten
o’clock, smaller neighborhood floats are set on
fire throughout the city. Not until well past mid-
night is the largest fire set at the city square.
Ninots stuffed with fireworks explode with rau-
cous fury, starting a deafening inferno that burns
until the dawn.
The following movies are scheduled once per week in each building. Please refer to
the weekly activity calendar for dates and times of scheduled movies.
Wizard of Oz (1939) When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help.
Roman Holiday (1953) Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.
Courageous (2011) Sheriff's deputy Adam endures a terrible personal tragedy that causes him to question what is really important to him. Taking comfort in his religion, Adam vows to become a better parent to his teenage son and convinces his friends on the force to sign a pledge that they will all strive to become better Christians and better parents. Unfortunately, one of the men's moral compass appears to be broken when it comes to earning some fast money.
Peter Rabbit (2018) Peter Rabbit and his three sisters -- Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail -- enjoy spending their days in Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden. When one of McGregor's relatives suddenly moves in, he's less than thrilled to discover a family of rabbits in his new home. A battle of wills soon breaks out as the new owner hatches scheme after scheme to get rid of Peter -- a resourceful rabbit who proves to be a worthy and wily opponent.
Easter Parade (1948) In this lavish musical, Broadway star Don Hewes' dancing partner goes solo, and Don declares that he can make a hit performer out of the next dancer he sees. This turns out to be the inexperienced Hannah, who bristles as Don tries to make her into his old partner. But as he realizes that he is falling in love with Hannah, Don knows that he must let her grow into her own kind of dancer if he wants her to reach her full potential.
The UC Hope organization got flowers for every single resident on vaccine
day and for Valentines Day!
Hope Blooms does it again! They delivered flowers to every
single client last month!
Irene competes in our Wellness Games for Valentines Day!
Here are totals for our Giving Hearts Day Competition:
• Hope Blooms = $130 • Valley Senior Services = $135 • Alzheimer's Association = $325 • Down Home = $195
Looking forward to next year!
Susan and the rest of the staff spend the afternoon making monster cookies at the South Campus!
Staff Greta and Linda take home some winnings from our Super
Bowl Game!
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Family Council @ 10:45 am (West)
Events are subject to change!
Family Council @ 10:45 am (East)
Ice Cream SUNDAES
Nail Day!
Nail Day!
Ice Cream SUNDAES
Nail Day!
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Appetizer Night @ 6:00
Nail Day!
Ice Cream SUNDAES
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**Must Sign Up
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COVID Vaccine Round #3
March
Madness Basketball Brackets
Easter Lunch, Games & BINGO
March 6th
Staff Guyth & Nurse Amanda March 7th
Staff Renata & Staff Chris March 11th
Harris Schenck March 11th
Staff Caitlin March 15th
Staff Morgan & Staff Kellie March 16th
Staff Danielle March 19th
Irene Stenberg & Staff Jodi March 21st
Staff Maddy March 23rd
Jeanne Kelly & Staff Anna
APRIL
April 1st = Renters Rebate Tax Help from Lakes &
Prairies (East Campus) **Must Sign Up
April 4th = Easter
April 25th = Academy Awards
April 28th = Twins 1st Game
TBD = Mr. Sparkle Window Washing
MAY May 1st= Kentucky Derby
May 5th = Cinco de Mayo
May 9th = Mother’s Day
May 17th = Syttende Mai
TBD = Mothers & Others Luncheon??
May 31st = Memorial Day (Business Office Closed)
Where were you born and raised?
Born and raised in Hawley, Minnesota.
Tell us about your family:
There were 5 girls and 1 boy growing up.
Did you marry?
Darvin Landa, met in “a little country school”
Did you work outside the home?
Yes, office work and bookkeeping. Worked at the telephone company.
What kinds of things have you enjoyed doing in your spare time?
Biking, certain books and TV shows.
What else should we know about you?
Alrene went to school in Moorhead.
If you won a million dollars, how would you spend it?
“I’d have a heart attack and not live to tell it!”
Welcome Arlene
Where were you born and raised?
Redfield, South Dakota and was “born at home.”
Tell us about your family:
Mark comes from a family of 13!
Did you marry? Tell us about your family.
Mark married 3 times. Mark has 5 children.
Did you work outside the home?
Mark was in the automobile and RV industry; general manager and part owner.
What kinds of things have you enjoyed doing in your spare time?
He has enjoyed golfing and traveling the most; he has been to 48 of the 50 states!
What else should we know about you?
Mark made his living for 9 years as an Elvis impersonator!
If you won a million dollars, how would you spend it?
Mark would give it to his grandkids.
Welcome Mark
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