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CoventryPlace

Established 1987

CoventryPlace

Established 1987

May 2020OFFICE HOURSMonday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Weekends 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

COVENTRY PLACECONTACT INFORMATION

[email protected] After-Hours # (404)299-9651Office # (404)296-0962Salon # (404)294-9695

A Flower for MomsBecause of its beauty, hardiness and prevalence, the

carnation is regarded as the official flower of Mother’sDay. The holiday’s founder, Anna Jarvis, chose thefrilly, fragrant bloom because it was her mother’sfavorite flower, and 500 white carnations were handedout at the first Mother’s Day observance in 1908.

Pick Hot PeppersAdding some spice to your diet with chili peppers

can bring a boost to your taste buds and possibly yourhealth. Capsaicin, the potent chemical responsible forbringing the heat in the vegetable, has been shown toramp up the body’s metabolism and help lowerblood pressure.

Honoring Heroes“How important it is for us to recognize and

celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” —Maya Angelou

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Trivia Whiz

Fizzy FavoritesDo you call your

favorite soft drink“pop” or “soda”? Nomatter what it’s called,there are nearly1,000 varieties tochoose from in theU.S. Here are somemore refreshing factsabout soft drinks.

Carbonatedbeverages weremarketed as healthdrinks in the 1800s.They were flavoredwith ingredients suchas bark and ginger.

Coca-Cola is theworld’s bestsellingsoda.

Pepsi-Cola wascalled Brad’s Drinkwhen it wasintroduced in 1893.

A blend of23 flavors givesDr Pepper itsunique taste.

The dimples onSprite bottlesrepresent the bubblesin the drink.

The Royal CrownCo. rolled out the firstsugar-free soft drink,Diet Rite, in 1958.

A&W Root Beerwas first sold inCalifornia at a paradehonoring World War Isoldiers in 1919.

Gardens Around the GlobeWith blooming flowers and budding

trees, a garden in springtime is aninviting place to enjoy nature’s splendor.Take a virtual stroll through some of theworld’s grandest gardens.

Keukenhof. Called the “garden ofEurope,” this park in the town of Lisse,in the western Netherlands, is famous forits brilliant display of Dutch tulips, alongwith daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths andbluebells. More than 7 million bulbs areplanted each year.

Gardens of Versailles. Commissionedby King Louis XIV in 1661, this formalFrench garden outside of Paris covers2,000 acres on the grounds at the Palaceof Versailles. Visitors can walk alongtopiary-lined pathways or ride a boat onthe Grand Canal to view thousands oftrees and flowering plants and hundredsof statues and fountains.

Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden.The coastal city of Pattaya, Thailand, ishome to 600 acres that showcase andconserve hundreds of native plants. Thaiculture is also highlighted in dance andmartial arts demonstrations.

The Anniversary ofV-E Day

On May 7, 1945, Germanysurrendered to the Allies, endingWorld War II in Europe. Thefollowing day, May 8, wasdeclared Victory in Europe Day,and this year marks the75th anniversary of themomentous occasion.

After six years of conflict,unconditional surrenderdocuments were signed in Reims,France, at the headquarters ofU.S. Army Gen. Dwight D.Eisenhower, the commander ofthe Allied forces in Europe. Asnews of Germany’s formalsurrender spread, celebrationsbroke out in cities around theworld. Massive crowds gathered inthe streets for parties, parades,dancing and singing.

V-E Day also fell on thebirthday of U.S. President Harry S.Truman, who had taken officeonly a few weeks earlier, after thedeath of President Franklin D.Roosevelt. In a statement, Trumandedicated the day to Roosevelt,who had led the country throughmost of the war.

Truman also remindedAmericans that despite thevictory, “much remains to bedone,” since the war with Japancontinued. It would be anotherthree months, in August 1945,before the battle in the Pacifictheater would end.

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1908: The first Mother’s Day celebrations are held

at gatherings in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia.

1936: Joe DiMaggio makes his MLB debut, taking the

field as a New York Yankee.

1942: To help the American war effort, gas rationing

begins in 17 eastern states. By the end of the year, it

was in effect in all 48 states.

1963: The first James Bond film, “Dr. No,”

premieres in the U.S. Scottish actor Sean Connery

portrayed the fictional secret agent.

1973: Stevie Wonder’s “You Are the Sunshine of

My Life” is the No. 1 song played across the U.S.

1980: An earthquake triggers the volcanic eruption

of Washington’s Mount St. Helens.

1999: Discovery becomes the first space shuttle to

dock with the International Space Station.

2003: After a 16-year run on Broadway, the musical

“Les Miserables” closes.

2013: An 80-year-old Japanese man becomes the

oldest person to climb Mount Everest, the world’s

highest mountain.

2018: England’s Prince Harry marries American

actress Meghan Markle in a ceremony broadcast

around the world. The pair received the titles

Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

MAY

Let’s all do our part!STAY 6 Feet APART!Wash your hands often.

Please stay inside as much aspossible.Let’s help keep everyone includingyourself safe.

Come help us celebrate Cinco DeMayo on May 5th in the Card Roomat 2:30pm.

Wit & Wisdom

BE SURE TO ...1. Check the

bulletin board DAILYfor additionalactivities orcancellations.

2. Listen toannouncements.

3. When signing upfor a trip to thedoctor, put down thetime as 30 minutesbefore yourappointment.

4. Doctor runs areon the Hour and HalfHour.

Church BusSchedule!!!!!Saturday

5:00PM...... St.Thomas MoreCatholic Church

Sunday 10:00AM...... DecaturUnited MethodistChurch

May 2020

DINING ROOMSERVING HOURSBreakfast7-8:15 a.m.Lunch12-1 p.m.Dinner5-5:30 p.m.The Dining Room Closes

at 6 p.m.

BE SURE TO ...1. Check the bulletin

board DAILY foradditional activities orcancellations.

2. Listen toannouncements.

3. When signing up fora trip to the doctor, putdown the time as 30minutes before yourappointment. Be sure tosign up on the hour andhalf hour.

BirthdaysCome join us on the

2nd Tuesday of eachmonth to celebrate all ofthat month’s Birthdays.

5/4 Jackie Meran5/7 Susan

Tirusittampalam5/10 Jeff Chester5/20 Gene Motley5/28 Hershel Daniel

Each Birthday personcan invite 3 people.

Sunday Monday Tuesday

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1:30pm Bingoin the Card Room3:00pm Hymn Sing Along &Church Services

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10:00am Exercise With JohnClerici in the Card Room2:30pm Game Of Choice/Adult Coloring in the CardRoom4:00pm Bridge in the Library

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Don’t Miss It! Last Day to PayRent Before Late Fees Begin!9:00-2:00 Doctor RunsBe in the Lobby 15 MinutesBefore Your Time to Leave2:30 Cinco De Mayo Partyin the Card Room3:30pm Easy Kung-Fu withBilly Mayfield in the card room.

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!!!1:30pm Bingoin the Card Room

3:00pm Hymn Sing Along &Church Services

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici in the Card Room2:30pm Resident Council inthe Card Room

4:00 Bridge Club in the Library

129:00-2:00 Doctor RunsBe in the Lobby 15 MinutesBefore Your Time to Leave

12:00pm Birthday Luncheonin the Back Dining Room

2:30pm BINGO!in the Card Room3:30pm Easy Kung-Fu WithBilly Mayfield in the Card Room

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9:30am Field Trip Road to TaraMuseum10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici in the Card Room

4:00 Bridge Club in the Library

199:00am-2:00pm Doctor Runsbe in the Lobby 15 MinutesBefore You Are to Leave

1:15pm Bible Talkin the Library


24/31


Memorial Day 25

Happy Memorial DayOffice Will Be ClosedDining Room will be closed at1:00pm. Dinner will be servedin your room.

269:00am-2:00pm Doctor Runsbe in the Lobby 15 MinutesBefore You Are to Leave

1:30pm Book Clubin the Library


Calendar of Events

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

Rent Is Due9:30am “Walmart” ShoppingTrip10:00am Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici2:30pm Bingoin the Card Room

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10:00 Drinks and DonutsIn the Lobby

2:30 Popcorn and MoviesIn the TV Room

69:00am " Kroger” Grocery Run

10:00am Chair Exercise WithJohn Clerici!!!!!

1:30pm “Publix” Grocery Run

2:30pm Arts and Crafts

in the Card Room

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9:00am - 2:00pm DR RUNSbe in the Lobby 15 MinutesBefore You Are to Leave

2:30pm Wine & Cheese Party4:00pm Bridgein the Card Room7:00pm Easy Kung-Fu WithBilly Mayfield in the Card Room

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10:00am Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici11:00am Let’s Eat OutAthens Pizza2:30pm Bingoin the Card Room

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10:00 Drinks and Donutsin the Lobby

2:30 Popcorn and Moviesin the TV Room

139:00am “Kroger” Grocery Run


1:30pm “Kroger” Grocery Run

2:30pm Word Gamein The Card Room7:00pm Movie & Popcornin the TV Room


2:30pm Lady T Sings

in the Card Room4:00pm Bridgein the Card Room7:00pm Easy Kung-Fu WithBilly Mayfield in the Card Room

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9:30am “LC Thrift Store”Shopping Trip10:00am Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici2:30pm Bingoin the Card Room

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4:00 - 5:00 Veterans Meeting(Back Dining Room)



1:30pm “Publix” Grocery Run2:30pm Adult Coloring

6:00pm Communion With TomHaygood7:00pm Movie & Popcorn


2:30pm Karaoke

with Maria in the Card Room

4:00pm Bridgein the Card Room7:00pm Easy Kung-Fu WithBilly Mayfield in the Card Room

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10:00am Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici11:00am Let’s Eat OutJason’s Deli

2:30pm Bingoin the Card Room

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1:30pm “Kroger” Grocery Run

2:30pm Game Of Choice

in the Card Room7:00pm Movie & Popcorn

289:00am Podiatristin the Living Room on the 5thFloor9:00am - 2:00pm DR RUNSbe in the Lobby 15 MinutesBefore You Are to Leave2:30pm Wine & Cheese Party4:00pm Bridgein the Card Room7:00pm Easy Kung-Fu WithBilly Mayfield in the Card Room

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9:30am “Dollar Tree”Shopping Trip10:00am Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici2:30pm Bingoin the Card Room

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Talk About It

RailroadReminiscing

Trains have animportant role insociety, both todayand in years gone by.Get on board for atalk about yourrailway memories.

Have you traveledby train? Where didyou depart from,and what was yourdestination? Describethe accommodations.

If you’ve takenmany train rides,what was the mostmemorable? Why?

If you’ve nevertraveled by train,would you like to?Why or why not?

Were you, a relativeor friend employed bya railroad? What weresome of the duties?

When you were achild, did you have atoy train set?

Many people buildand collect modeltrains. Was this ahobby of yours orsomeone you know?

Trains are often thesetting for fictionaladventures. What aresome of your favoritebooks, movies orTV shows that takeplace on a train?

Hope everyone enjoyed Easter!

Homemade Peep desserts made forEaster lunch. Thanks, Lisa, for all you do!

F LO W E R O F T H E M O N T H | MAY

Lily of theValleySweetness and humility

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Honoring Women inthe Military

Nearly 3 million women haveserved in and with the U.S. military.The Women in Military Service forAmerica Memorial honors thecontributions of servicewomen past,present and future.

Dedicated in 1997, the memorial islocated at the entrance to ArlingtonNational Cemetery, outside the nation’scapital. The 30,000-square-footmonument and museum is devoted totelling the stories of women who havehelped defend the nation since theAmerican Revolution.

Photos, uniforms and other artifactsare exhibited, documenting the manyjobs women have held for the country’sdefense, from nurse to fighter pilot. Ahall of honor recognizes those whogave the ultimate sacrifice, were heldprisoners of war, or received awards forservice and valor.

The heart of the memorial is aninteractive, computerized register thathas the goal of including every womanwho has served. Currently, the databasehas the names, photos and histories ofabout 270,000 women, and visitorscan look up their grandmother, motheror friend. Female veterans or familyand friends of women veterans areencouraged to register at thememorial’s website,WomensMemorial.org.

Look who won the Jelly Bean Contest.Congrats, Nancy!

Brain Bender

Prize RosesGardeners Gary,

Ruby, Carol and Phileach brought twodifferent colored rosesto the flower show.Between them all,four colors were eachrepresented twice, butno one had the samecombination of hues.From the cluesprovided, can youmatch each gardenerto their pairs of roses?

• Gary brought ayellow rose, butRuby didn’t.

• Carol did notbring a red rose.

• Phil brought apink rose, butnot a white nora red one.

• One gardenerpaired their redrose with awhite one.

• Another gardenerbrought yellowand pink roses.

• No gardenerpaired whitewith yellow.

(Answer: Garybrought yellow and redroses. Ruby brought redand white roses. Carolbrought pink and whiteroses. Phil broughtyellow and pink roses.)

May 2020

A Crunchy Snack

They’re crunchy, salty and oh, so tasty! Chips are one of the most popular snack foods. Dip into the history of when some bestselling brands first hit store shelves in America.

Year Snack

1932 Lay’s potato chips

1932 Fritos corn chips

1948 Cheetos cheese snacks

1966 Doritos tortilla chips

1971 Pringles potato crisps

1981 Tostitos tortilla chips

1991 SunChips multigrain chips

2006 Takis rolled tortilla chips

1908: The first Mother’s Day celebrations are held

at gatherings in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia.

1936: Joe DiMaggio makes his MLB debut, taking the

field as a New York Yankee.

1942: To help the American war effort, gas rationing

begins in 17 eastern states. By the end of the year, it

was in effect in all 48 states.

1963: The first James Bond film, “Dr. No,”

premieres in the U.S. Scottish actor Sean Connery

portrayed the fictional secret agent.

1973: Stevie Wonder’s “You Are the Sunshine of

My Life” is the No. 1 song played across the U.S.

1980: An earthquake triggers the volcanic eruption

of Washington’s Mount St. Helens.

1999: Discovery becomes the first space shuttle to

dock with the International Space Station.

2003: After a 16-year run on Broadway, the musical

“Les Miserables” closes.

2013: An 80-year-old Japanese man becomes the

oldest person to climb Mount Everest, the world’s

highest mountain.

2018: England’s Prince Harry marries American

actress Meghan Markle in a ceremony broadcast

around the world. The pair received the titles

Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

MAY

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