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Aquarium Month: Online Sea Adventures

May 31, 2021 — Do you have a favorite sea creature? Fearsome sharks? Or jellyfish? Or maybe it’s a penguin? Have you ever wondered how long sea turtles live? Or know that otters use “tools” to eat their food? With travel restrictions and social distance limiting attendance, there is no better time to visit your favorite or local aquarium... Read More

International Yoga Day

May 31, 2021 — On June 21, International Day of Yoga focuses upon inspiring everyone to stay motivated at home and adopt a healthy lifestyle by doing exercise and yoga. Despite the ongoing pandemic, yoga requires little-to-no cost, provides great benefits, and can be practiced solo at home or in a small group via video or in-person with proper... Read More

Candy Month

May 31, 2021 — Candy can be traced back to 2000 B.C. Egyptians created candy by combining honey with figs, nuts, dates and spices. Sugarcane was used by the Chinese to sweeten ginger, licorice root and nuts. How or when June became National Candy Month is unknown, but it was started by the National Confectioner’s Association as a way... Read More

Celebrate Fathers on Sunday, June 20

May 31, 2021 — On Father’s Day, we celebrate the special guys in our lives. Not just fathers, but all the men who have made a positive impact on our life. A number of recent studies shine light on the positive effects of good fathering: men who play an active role in their children’s lives stimulate all aspects of... Read More

June is Men’s Health Month

May 31, 2021 — There are common men’s health problems that are treatable if caught early enough, but can be permanently debilitating or even fatal if they are not detected until after symptoms make themselves known. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, excluding skin cancers, in American men. As Americans continue to live longer lives, the overall impact... Read More

Happy Juneteenth!

May 31, 2021 — Juneteenth ( June 19) is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day. It is not a national holiday, but most states recognize it either as a state holiday or special commemoration day. Texas recognized it as a state holiday in 1980. Texans share a piece of history with Army Major... Read More

May is for Millionaires

April 29, 2021 — Beginning in 1955, The Millionaire television program aired, starring Marvin Miller. In each fictional episode, the millionaire gave away a million dollars to a stranger. Many of us dream of becoming a millionaire through hard work, inheritance or a winning lottery ticket. Another way to get a million dollars is on the game show, Who... Read More

Happy Birthday and a Warm Welcome!

April 29, 2021 — Happy Birthday to our amazing Residents & Staff Katherine L. May 05 Shirley H. May 06 Gladys C. May 12 Eddie M. May 19 Krista D. May 20 Roy A. May 22 Ollie V. May 25 Welcome! Dinver B. John C.

May is National Salad Month

April 29, 2021 — Salads have been eaten throughout history since the Roman Empire made them popular! The word “salad” comes from the Latin word sal (meaning: salt) that was used to season wild leafy greens. Now salad is defined as a cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other... Read More
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