The Jeffersonian
Monticello West ~ 5114 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205 ~ 214-528-0660
Important Numbers
March 2017
Concierge Desk
214-528-0660
Beauty Salon
MAY YOU ALWAYS BE BLESSED
With walls for the wind.
A ROOF FOR THE RAIN.
A warm cup
214-528-6113
Mani/Pedi (Ms. Yung)
214-403-4558
Concierge Hours
Weekdays:
Of tea
8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
By the fire
Weekends:
LAUGHTER TO CHEER YOU
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Those you love near you.
Dining Room Hours
AND ALL THAT YOUR
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
HEART MIGHT DESIRE.
~ An Irish Blessing
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Questions About This Issue?
Contact Shelley Davis-Dollins
Life Enrichment Director
Monticello West
Directors
“Irish” Cream Social
Executive Director
Enjoy Ice Cream with your
Josie Winland
Wellness Director
Sandra Branch
neighbors and friends while we
celebrate the Luck of the Irish!
Community Relations
Director
Nan Mulvaney
Memory Care Director
Kate Marshall
Friday, March 17th
2:00 p.m.
Dining Services Director
E.J. Jackson
Plant Operations Director
Main Dining Room
Tim Oliveros
Life Enrichment Director
Shelley Davis-Dollins
Human Resources Director
Kathy Dowden
“Mighty things from small
Business Office Manager
beginnings grow.”
Ginger Cash
John Dryden
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Novin Jewelry and Watch Repair will be here
on Friday, March 10th at 1:15 p.m. They can
repair jewelry as well as change batteries in
your watch. Payments are made directly to
Harold Novin.
Dennis (Tai Chi) has provided us a list of exercises in written format so you can practice Tai
Chi in the comfort of your apartment! Please
see Shelley if you’d like a copy.
Outside excursions have resumed! We’re
planning visits to museums, shopping,
events, restaurants, and more! Please let us
know where you’d like to go!
There are no plans to close the second floor
dining room.
MARCH
EXCURSIONS
March 7 at 1:00 p.m.
Shop at Stein Mart
March 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Lunch at Luby’s
March 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Shop at Tuesday Morning
March 28 at 1:00 p.m.
Dallas Arboretum
Seats are limited so sign
We Will Miss You
up at the Concierge
Beth Averitt
today!
Albert Barber
Lorraine Gallier
Charles Ling
Max Swartzendruber
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This Month in History…
President Kennedy Established the Peace Corps
Newly elected President John F. Kennedy issues an executive order establishing the Peace
Corps. It proved to be one of the most innovative and highly publicized Cold War programs
set up by the United States.
During the course of his campaign for the
presidency in 1960, Kennedy floated the idea
that a new “army” should be created by the
United States. This force would be made up of
civilians who would volunteer their time and
skills to travel to underdeveloped nations to
assist them in any way they could.
To fulfill this plan, Kennedy issued an executive order on March 1, 1961 establishing the
Peace Corps as a trial program. Kennedy sent a
message to Congress asking for its support and
made clear the significance of underdeveloped
nations to the United States. The people of
these nations were “struggling for economic
and social progress.” “Our own freedom,”
Kennedy continued, “and the future of freedom around the world, depend, in a very real
sense, on their ability to build growing and independent nations where men can live in dignity, liberated from the bonds of hunger, ignorance, and poverty.” Many in Congress, and
the U.S. public, were skeptical about the program’s costs and the effectiveness of American aid to what were perceived to be
“backward” nations, but Kennedy’s warning
about the dangers in the underdeveloped
world could not be ignored. Revolutions were
breaking out around the globe and many of
these conflicts—such as in Laos, the Congo,
and elsewhere—were in danger of becoming
Cold War battlefields. Several months later,
Congress voted to make the Corps permanent.
During the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of
Americans—especially young people—flocked
to serve in dozens of nations, particularly in
Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle
East. Working side by side with the people of
these nations, Peace Corps volunteers helped
build sewer and water systems; constructed
and taught in schools; assisted in developing
new crops and agricultural methods to increase productivity; and participated in numerous other projects. Volunteers often faced
privation and sometimes danger, and they
were not always welcomed by foreign people
suspicious of American motives. Overall, however, the program was judged a success in
terms of helping to “win the hearts and
minds” of people in the underdeveloped
world. The program continues to function, and
thousands of Americans each year are drawn
to the humanitarian mission and sense of adventure that characterizes the Peace Corps.
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When did the first St. Patrick’s Day parade take place? And just how much corned beef and
cabbage is consumed in the U.S. each year? Find out how many Americans trace their lineage to Ireland and more fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day food and traditions.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
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Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish. In 2009, roughly 26.1 billion pounds of beef and 2.3 billion
pounds of cabbage were produced in the United States.
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Irish soda bread gets its name and distinctive character from the use of baking soda rather than yeast as a leavening agent.
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Lime green chrysanthemums are often requested for St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in the United States on March 17, 1762, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City.
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More than 100 St. Patrick’s Day parades are held across the United States. New York City and Boston are home to the largest
celebrations.
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At the annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade, participants march up 5th Avenue from 44th Street to 86th Street.
Each year, between 150,000 and 250,000 marchers take part in the parade, which does not allow automobiles or floats.
Places to Spend St. Patrick’s Day
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There are seven places in the United States named after the shamrock, the floral emblem of Ireland including Mount GayShamrock, WV; Shamrock, TX; Shamrock Lakes, IN; and Shamrock, OK.
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Sixteen U.S. places share the name of Ireland’s capital, Dublin. With 44,541 residents, Dublin, CA, is the largest of the nice,
followed by Dublin, OH, with 39,310.
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Other towns with the luck of the Irish include Emerald Isle, North Carolina and Irishtown, Illinois.
Facts about Irish Americans
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There are 34.7 million U.S. residents with Irish ancestry. This number is more than seven times the population of Ireland it-
self.
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Irish is the nation’s second most frequently reported ancestry, ranking behind German.
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Across the country, 11 percent of residents lay claim to Irish ancestry. That number more than doubles to 23 percent in the
state of Massachusetts.
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Irish is the most common ancestry in 54 U.S. counties, of which 44 are in the Northeast. Middlesex County in Massachusetts
tops the list with 348,978 Irish Americans, followed by Norfolk County, MA, which has 203,285.
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Irish ranks among the top five ancestries in every state except Hawaii and New Mexico. It is the leading ancestry group in
Delaware, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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There are approximately 144,588 current U.S. residents who were born in Ireland.
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Sometimes all it takes is a little caring assistance to
make life more manageable and enjoyable.
At Monticello West, we believe in giving our residents choices. And this even extends to our monthly fees. We offer a range of prices based on your choice of accommodations and the level of service and care that you need and want.
Our dedicated team at Monticello West is committed to providing the assistance residents need to maintain flexibility and a rewarding, active lifestyle. We offer different levels of Assisted Living care.
Basic Assisted Living
We respect the fact that individuals have their own needs and preferences. So we
consult with each of our residents and their families to ensure appropriate care. Our
Assisted Living basic care includes medication supervision, assistance with bathing
3 times a week, well-balanced meals, daily trash removal, and housekeeping is provided once a week. A dedicated aid also provides personal laundry services.
Enhanced Assisted Living
Our Enhanced Assisted Living care includes all the services and amenities in the
Basic Assisted Living but are designed for residents requiring hands-on assistance
with activities of daily living.
Expanded Assisted Living
Our Expanded Assisted Living option is designed for residents who require or prefer
assistance with meals; assistance with continence care; two-person assistance with
transferring and ambulating.
Expanded Medication Management
Expanded Medication Management is designed for residents who require assistance
with administering respiratory medications, require diabetic care, or utilize controlled medications.
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Happy
Birthday!
4 Fern Payne
9 Jim Moore
23 Ann Soutter
6 Dr. Mary Free
10 Allen Butler
27 Dr. John Lane
6 LeRoy Green
18 Larry Card
28 Bill DeWitt
6 Rose Thomas
18 Dr. Paul Thomas
30 Hosea Thorne
8 Annelies Kahan
20 Polly Weber
Welcome
Edythe Daskam!
Staff anniversaries
27 Years
14 Years
2 Years
1 Year
Diane Davis
Ethel Billingslea
Hirut Damtew
Portia Washington
Dee Johnson
Victoria Alexander
20 Years
Paulette Johnson
Barbara Murray
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Luck of the Irish
Accent
Dublin
Mutton
Settlers
Beer
Emerald Isle
Parade
Shamrock
Blarney Stone
Farming
Peat Bogs
Stew
Cabbage
Green
Potatoes
Stout
Celtic Crosses
Irish
Pubs
Top Hat
Coffee
Leprechaun
Republic
Tweed Cloth
Country
Limerick
Rugby
Waterford
Crystal
Lowlands
Saint Patrick
Whiskey
Druids
March
“Irish” Cream Social
Enjoy Ice Cream with your
neighbors and friends while we
celebrate the Luck of the Irish!
Friday, March 17th
2:00 p.m.
Main Dining Room
New Programs
Remember life before television? Do you remember sitting
around the radio in the evening and listening to popular radio
shows? “On the Air” is a new program - we’ll listen to the radio
shows you know and love such as Inner Sanctum, The Shadow,
The Jack Benny Program, and more! Let us know if there is another show you’d like to listen to during “On the Air.” See the
calendar for the times and location.
Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton was best known for his national
radio and television acts between 1937 and 1971, and as host
of the television program The Red Skelton Show. We’ll play an
episode of the Red Skelton Show on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. in
the MPR.
A Little, Aloud is an anthology of prose and poetry for reading aloud.
Enjoy small excerpts of famous literary works read aloud followed by
discussions. This program will take place in the small living room
(once known as the small dining room) on the 1st floor on 3/2 and
3/16 at 10:30 a.m.
Mack Philips took his children on a camping
trip. The boys wanted to squeeze one last canoe
ride in before the trip home. Mack rushes to
help, when their canoe capsizes. That's when
the unspeakable happened!
Join us for a book review on March 30th
at 10:30 a.m. in the small living room on
the 1st floor. Please see Shelley by March
3rd if you’d like to read the book before
the review.
Novin Jewelry and Watch Repair
will be here on Friday, March 10th
at 1:15 p.m.
In addition to Mondays at 3:30 p.m., we’ve
added Farkle Dice Game to Thursdays at
3:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. Stop
by, throw dice, and hope you won’t have to
say Farkle!