Best Wishes for a wonderful
Independence Day holiday
to everyone at The Lions
Center for
Rehabilitation
and
Extended Care!
Many folks refer to the upcoming holiday as the “July 4th” holiday. However,
the official name for this mid summer holiday that is typically filled with cook
outs, family time, recreational activities and fireworks is Independence Day.
Why Independence Day?
July 4th marks the day that the original 13 colonies declared their
independence from the control and governance of Great Britain. The written
document declaring the independence of the 13 original colonies is of course
the Declaration of Independence. Look on page 4 of this month’s newsletter
to test your knowledge about some of the interesting facts about Independence
Day related questions. Good luck!
The month of July boasts the
most resident birthdays of any
month this year with a total of
13 birthdays this month.
Happy Birthday to the
following residents.
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Norma Madero—July 1st Donna Kipe—July 16th
Theodore Meade—July 1st
Gerald Liller—July 16th
Lillian McFarland—July 2nd Gladys Powers—July 16th
John Ford—July 2nd
Ruby Schroyer—July 19th
John Burns—July 3rd
Ruth Johnson—July 20th
Denton Myers—July 12th Carol Stickley—July 26th
Deborah Gordon—July 31st
July Staff Birthdays
Jessica Bolek
Steven Bray
Evelyn Carr
Jennifer Diehl
Jessica Dorsett
Robin Hupp
Breanna Kalanish
James Knepp
Brenda Komatz
Genette Macaraig
Marian Miller
Cynthia Muir
Sherrin Rice
Tara Rosskamp
Deborah Vandevender
Linda Welsh
Roxane Whisner
Erin Wilson
The drawing for the “Fun in the
Sun Beach Basket” was held on
June 26th. The winner of the
basket was Gary Kammauf.
Thanks for everyone’s support
of the efforts of the Family
Council fundraising projects.
We couldn’t do it without you!
The next Family Council sponsored luncheon
will be held July 30th. The menu will include
Polish Sausage Sandwiches, Nachos and
Cheese, Dessert and a drink—All for the
bargain price of $5.00. Sign up sheets are
available throughout the The Lions Center.
Join us for lunch on July 30th!
The next Family Council meeting is scheduled for July 20th at 10 am in the Conference
Room. We welcome all family members to join us!
The next basket raffle sponsored by the Family Council will feature a
“Schools Days” themed basket. As always, tickets are
$1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Tickets
are available from any Family
Council member or they can also
be purchased in the Social
Services office. The drawing will
be held August 7th—just in time
for the kids
to return to
school!
1. Who is credited with having written the Declaration of Independence?
2. Name the 13 original colonies of America that declared their independence
from Great Britain.
3. Our country’s first constitution was called what?
4. Which four U.S. Presidents have their image on Mt. Rushmore?
5. What is the name given to the war between Great Britain and the original 13
colonies in which the colonies declared and ultimately won their independence
from the rule of Great Britain?
6. What is the formal name of the United States National Anthem?
7. What United States President was born on July 4th?
8. What three United States Presidents died on July 4th?
9. In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
10. In what year did Independence Day, or the 4th of July, become an official
public holiday in the United States?
11.In what U.S. city is the nation’s largest fireworks display held?
12.In an average year, how much is spent on fireworks displays throughout the
United States?
For many of The Lions Center residents, quilting and sewing were common activities
that they were engaged in from early in their lives. For many, having a new dress or
other item of clothing was dependent on someone in the family knowing how to sew.
Sometimes young people learned about sewing from the parents, grandparents or other
relatives. In addition, Home Economics classes were a regular part of the school
curriculum, especially for young ladies. For a period of years, the number of people
who were skilled at sewing decreased significantly. However, lately the level of interest
in sewing and quilting has increased. A number of Lions Center residents, with the help
and involvement of staff, are undertaking a quilt project. Over the next couple of
months a quilt top will be constructed, with the finished quilt being machined quilted.
Once finished, the quilt will be raffled off to raise funds to support activities and
entertainment for the resident’s enjoyment. Watch for the quilt to be displayed at The
Lions Center sometime soon.!
There’s some new neighbors hanging around in The
Lions Center neighborhood these days. A doe and her
twin fawns have been visiting numerous locations at
and around The Lions Center over the past week. Last
week, the doe was noticed right outside of the The Lions Center front door, checking out the gold lion
statue by the gazebo. This picture was taken of her and
her youngsters in the front lawn of a home on Bishop
Walsh drive one morning as employees were coming to
work. Keep your eyes open and maybe you can catch a
glimpse of them. They seem quite comfortable in our
neighborhood!
Trivia Question Answers
1. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
2. Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New
York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia are the original 13 colonies.
3. Articles of Confederation was the first governing document of the United States.
4. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln’s images are
found on Mt. Rushmore.
5. The Revolutionary War
6. The Start Spangled Banner
7. Calvin Coolidge was born July 4, 1872 in Plymouth Vermont
8. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Moore. Interestingly, John Adams and Thomas
Jefferson both played important roles in the writing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and both died on the anniversary of Independence Day.
9. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10. In 1941 Congress declared July 4th as a legal public holiday.
11. The largest fireworks display occurs in New York City and is sponsored by Macy’s Department Store. The includes more than 40,000 fireworks shells in total, with more than 1600
shells launched per minute.
12. 1 billion dollars is spent on commercial and home based fireworks each year in the U.S.
The Lions Center is a 101-bed non profit skilled nursing
facility that has been providing quality care to residents
of Allegany County and surrounding communities since
1969. Our trained professional staff provide 24-hour
skilled nursing services. The Lions Center is committed
to providing the best possible care in a friendly, loving
way, that will insure maintaining each resident’s dignity
and individuality. We provide services to nourish the
whole person—body, mind and spirit. We encourage
participation is daily activities such as games, crafts,
exercise, music, and bedside activities. Pastoral services
are also provided by various denominations to meet the
resident’s spiritual needs.
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