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DECEMBER 2018

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Bingo Has a Jackpot of BenefitsPrized for its fun, ease and excitement, bingo is a go-to game. And every player comes out a winner, since this amusement has several health benefits:It can enhance coordination — Bingo can be a fast-paced game, requiring players to search for a number, mark their card and keep up with the caller. This repetitive action exercises hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes. Keeping track of several cards at once intensifies the action.It engages the brain — Staying alert, listening for information, remembering it and identifying a match on a card are skills that engage cognitive functions and short-term memory. A study found that bingo players performed better on tests of mental speed and accuracy.It’s social — Games are usually played with a group of people who have a common interest. The setting provides opportunities to talk with others and meet new friends. Such social interactions have been shown to be essential in maintaining a happy, healthy life and increasing longevity.It’s fun! — It’s been said that laughter is the best medicine, and laughing is often part of the game’s fun and easygoing nature. There’s also the anticipation of hearing your winning number and the excitement of shouting out “Bingo!”

Wrapping It UpWith designs for every occasion, wrapping paper adds a festive, personal touch to a present. Using decorative paper to wrap gifts is a custom that was created by accident.

Cloth, newspaper or brown packaging paper was most commonly used to wrap presents before colored tissue paper became popular in the early 1900s.

During a busy holiday season in 1917, brothers Joyce and Rollie Hall ran out of tissue paper at their Kansas City, Mo., greeting card store. They scrambled to find a substitute and offered their customers sheets of colorful, patterned paper that was used to line envelopes. Selling at 10 cents a sheet, the paper was a hit and sold out that year and the next.

Based on this demand, the Halls — whose store grew to become the Hallmark Cards company — started printing and selling their own decorative paper and promoting its use as gift wrap. Ribbons, bows and other embellishments soon followed, and people began dressing up presents in creative ways.

Wrapping paper often reflects current trends. In the 1960s, whimsical designs and bright colors were fashionable. Gift wrap with cartoon characters, sports teams and other pop culture icons debuted in recent decades. Gift bags were introduced in 1987 and are now the top-selling product for packaging presents.

Dear Lake Forest Friends, Family and ResidentsFrom all of the staff here at Lake Forest Park, we want to wish you sweet and happy holidays. We are so thankful you are a part of our lives, and we are blessed to have so many sweet memories with you. Thank you for another great year at Lake Forest Park!

Bill

Good times at lunch

Ms. Fass

The Vernalias

Debbie and Howard Art and Earnst

INDEPENDENT LIVING

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Transportation ScheduleMonday, 10 a.m.

Banks, Post Office, Publix and Walgreens

Monday, 2 p.m. Scenic Drive

Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Medical Appointments Begin

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Medical Appointments Begin, Port St. Lucie

Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Medical Appointments Begin

Thursday, Second and Fourth, 10 a.m. Library

Friday, 9 a.m. Walmart and Dollar Store

Friday, 2 p.m. Sightseeing Ride

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Local Churches

Sunday, 10 a.m. Publix Run

Activities Subject to Change

LocationsClubhouse, CH

Craft Room, CR

Dining Room, DR

Library, LIB

Lobby, LBY

Lounge, L

Main Building Front Porch, MFP

Reserve At The Clubhouse, RCH

Reserve At The Main Building, RMB

DECEMBER 2018

BirthdaysHenrietta Fass, 1st

Ernie Miller, 2nd

Robert Harrell, 14th

Ed Smith, 23rd

“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”

—Kathy Calvin

10:00 Worship Service, L 3:00 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Banks, Post Office, Publix and Walgreens, RMB

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

10:00 Walk Around the Lake (Self-Directed)

2:00 Bingo ($) (Self-Directed), CH 2:00 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY 6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(Self-Directed), CH

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

10:30 Picnic at the Beach, RCH 1:30 Pool Table Games, CH 3:00 Residents’ Meeting, CH 4:00 Activities Meeting:

Come Plan and Discuss, CH

6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

10:00 Walk Around the Lake (Self-Directed)

12:45 St. Andrew’s Church Service, CR

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Bridge Night, CH

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

1:30 Ice Cream Social w/Interim, CH

3:00 Florida Derby Horse Races, CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes, CH

Clubhouse Reserved for Employee Christmas Party 9:00 Bus to Walmart &

Dollar Store, RMB 9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L 10:00 Walk Around the Lake

(Self-Directed) 2:00 Sightseeing Ride (Meet

in Lobby), LBY 3:00 Happy Hour w/Hobo Jim

(Dining Room), DR 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Social Breakfast w/Donuts, Fruit and Juice, CH

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Social Breakfast w/Donuts, Fruit and Juice, CH

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

10:00 Worship Service, L 3:00 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Banks, Post Office, Publix and Walgreens, RMB

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

10:00 Walk Around the Lake (Self-Directed)

2:00 Bingo ($) (Self-Directed), CH 2:00 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY 6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(Self-Directed), CH

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

10:00 Children Come To Sing Christmas Music, L

10:30 Water Aerobics, CH 1:30 Crafter’s Club, CH 3:00 Sequence, CH 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

10:00 Chair Zumba w/LaReese, CH

12:45 St. Andrew’s Church Service, CR

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:00 Painting, Wine

and Cheese, CH 6:30 Bridge Night, CH

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

10:00 Library Outing, RMB 12:00 Cooking Demonstration, DR 1:30 Team Trivia w/Prizes,

w/Interim, CH 2:30 Travel Tales w/Norma, CH 4:30 Dinner Outing:

Sonny’s ($), RCH 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes, CH

9:00 Creative Cake Baking, CH 9:00 Bus to Walmart &

Dollar Store, RMB 9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L 10:00 Walk Around the Lake

(Self-Directed) 1:30 Afternoon Outing: Navy

SEALS Museum ($12), RCH 2:30 Big Bash Bingo, CH 4:00 Happy Hour (50/50 Drawing), CH 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Social Breakfast w/Donuts, Fruit and Juice, CH

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

10:00 Worship Service, L 3:00 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Banks, Post Office, Publix and Walgreens, RMB

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L 10:00 Walk Around the Lake

(Self-Directed) 12:00 Trip to the Movie

Theater ($), RCH 2:00 Bingo ($) (Self-Directed), CH 2:00 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY 6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(Self-Directed), CH

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

11:00 Luncheon w/Interim (Info About CNA Services), RCH

1:30 Fashion Show w/Bon Worth, CH

2:30 Thrift Store Shopping, RCH

6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

Have An Excellent Christmas! 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

10:00 Walk Around the Lake (Self-Directed)

11:00 Downtown Fort Pierce and Lunch ($), RCH

12:45 St. Andrew’s Church Service, CR

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Bridge Night, CH

10:00 Walk Around the Lake (Self-Directed)

12:45 St. Andrew’s Church Service, CR

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Bridge Night, CH

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

1:00 $5 Jewelry Sale, LBY 1:30 Root Beer Floats

w/Interim, CH 3:00 Florida Derby

Horse Races, CH 6:30 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

10:00 Library Outing, RMB 1:30 Exercise Class w/Interim, CH 3:00 Florida Derby Horse

Races, CH 4:30 Dinner Outing:

Outback ($), RCH 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes, CH

9:00 Creative Cake Baking, CH 9:00 Bus to Walmart &

Dollar Store, RMB 9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L 10:00 Walk Around the Lake

(Self-Directed) 1:30 Resident Council Meeting 2:00 Sightseeing Ride (Meet

in Lobby), LBY 4:00 Happy Hour (50/50 Drawing), CH 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Creative Cake Baking, CH 9:00 Bus to Walmart &

Dollar Store, RMB 9:30 Chair Exercise in

Main Building, L 10:00 Walk Around the Lake

(Self-Directed) 1:30 Afternoon Outing: Botanical

Gardens ($6), RCH 4:00 Happy Hour w/Richard

(50/50 Drawing), CH 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Social Breakfast w/Donuts, Fruit and Juice, CH

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Social Breakfast w/Donuts, Fruit and Juice, CH

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

10:00 Worship Service, L 3:00 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

10:00 Worship Service, L 3:00 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Banks, Post Office, Publix and Walgreens, RMB

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

10:00 Walk Around the Lake (Self-Directed)

2:00 Bingo ($) (Self-Directed), CH 2:00 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY 6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(Self-Directed), CH

9:00 Banks, Post Office, Publix and Walgreens, RMB

9:30 Chair Exercise in Main Building, L

10:00 Walk Around the Lake (Self-Directed)

2:00 Bingo ($) (Self-Directed), CH 2:00 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY 6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(Self-Directed), CH

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