Whaler’s Cove Assisted Living
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New Bedford, MA 02746
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is once again upon
us and there will be several opportunities to celebrate
Canned Food here at Whaler’s Cove. Jeannine Pacheco, Activities
Month
Director, always puts together a festive Valentine’s Day
Party in the Auditorium for residents to attend. This
year, the performers call themselves “The Occasions”
African
and they’ll be here to entertain us at 3:15 pm. We look
American
to seeing you there and celebrating this fun
History Month forward
holiday together!
Groundhog
Day
February 2
February Birthdays
If you were born February 1–18, you are
Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Witty, clever,
and honest, Water Bearers desire
independence above all and are not afraid to
deviate from the crowd to pursue their own
interests. Those born February 19–28 are
Pisces, the Fish. Selfless, spiritual, and
intuitive, Pisces swim on an inner journey.
They are emotional, compassionate people
who are always willing to help others.
Langston Hughes – February 1, 1902
Ina Garten – February 2, 1948
James Dean – February 8, 1931
Jimmy Durante – February 10, 1893
Ronald Reagan – February 11, 1911
L.L. Bean – February 13, 1873
Toni Morrison – February 18, 1931
Jackie Gleason – February 26, 1916
A Special Happy Birthday to
Our Residents…
Steven S. – February
9th
Bella M. – February 12th
Roy V. – February 13th
Carol S. – February 17th
Thelma A. – February 18th
Rita F. – February 27th
Marie B. – February 28th
Thank a
Mailman Day
February 4
Valentine’s
Day
February 14
The Story of St. Valentine
In a column written by David Kithcart for the Christian
Broadcasting Network (CBN), St. Valentine is depicted
as a Christian priest who would perform secret marriage
ceremonies for those who were deemed too young to
be married by an edict set forth in those times.
Marriage was thought to be sacred and between one
man and one woman for life. Young people were not
considered capable of making such a long-term
commitment.
Pancake Week
February 15–22 As a result of his actions and his firm belief in Christian
Mardi Gras
February 17
Chinese New
Year
February 19
marriage for couples of all ages, St. Valentine was
sentenced to death by three cruel punishments
including beating, stoning and finally decapitation.
Whitefriars Street Church is one of the places that
reports it house his remains and every year people still
make the pilgrimage to pay their respects.
St. Valentine is known as the patron saint of lovers. He
Single-Tasking would often sign letters “from your Valentine” and this
closing line is still used today when people exchange
Day
Valentines.
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February 2015
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The Superstitions of Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is a popular superstition in the Western culture that occurs
when the 13th of the month falls on a Friday. Historians and folklorists say
there is no reference or history of superstitions relating to this day before
the 19th century. The day is said to be “unlucky” and many people fear
this day.
The fear of Friday the 13th is called “paraskevidekatriaphobia.” According
to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute of North Carolina,
approximately 17 to 21 million people in the United States have a fear of
this day, making it the most feared day in history.
Some people are so affected by this fear that they do not go about their
normal routines (i.e. work, sleep patterns, travel). There was also a study
conducted by the British Medical Journal that demonstrated a significant
increase in traffic-related incidents on Friday the 13th as opposed to any
other day. It is estimated that $800 to $900 million dollars of business is
lost on Friday the 13th!
Whatever your superstitions are relating to this day, we wish you a safe
and happy Friday the 13th!
Resident Activities for February
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2/6
2/7
2/8
2/9
2/10
2/11
2/12
Super Bowl Party
Ken’s Sports Night
Rev. Leary Bible Study
Tai-Chi w/ Steve
Christine’s Painting Class
Catholic Mass
25 Cent Bingo w/ Carol
Evelyn’s Rosary Group
Exercise Class
Hoop Game
Hot Chocolate w/ Music
Trivia w/ Jorge
Bingo
Knitting & Crochet Group
Outing to Wal-Mart
Room Visits
Hospice Presentation by
Kindred Group
One Seating w/ Mark O.
Candida Rose Entertains
St. Killian’s Youth Group
Bean Bag Twister
2/13
2/15
2/16
2/17
2/18
2/19
2/20
2/22
2/23
2/24
2/25
2/26
2/27
Current Events
Outing to Trucchi’s Supermarket
Portuguese Catholic Mass
Valentine’s Day Celebration with
The Occasions
Rev. Leary Worship Service
Bingo w/ Jeannine
Veteran’s Coffee Club
Mardi Gras Celebration w/ J&J
Music
Rev. Beres Worship Service
Distribution of Ashes
Gary Faria Monthly Birthday Party
Exercise in the Gym
Outing to M&C Cafe
Uno w/ Muriel
Left, Right, Center
Rick Ferreira Karaoke
Bingo w/ Ken
Showstoppers Perform
Sign-Ups for March Outings
Outing to K-Mart & Dollar Tree
Ashes Available on Ash Wednesday
Jeannine Pacheco, Activities Director, will be offering ashes to any resident or
staff person who would like them on Ash Wednesday.
This year, Ash Wednesday is February 18th. Jeannine will go room to room to
distribute the ashes, so please be sure to let her know that you are interested
in receiving them so that she can make sure to find you before the end of the
day.
The celebration of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. It is a Holy Day of
Obligation and is a day of fasting. In the Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is
observed by fasting, abstinence from meat and repentance of one’s
transgressions. Lent ends with the celebration of Easter Sunday.
Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of blessing the ashes
created from the palms that were blessed the previous Palm Sunday.
Fun Facts about February:
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The birthstone of February is the Amethyst
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The month has 29 days in leap years, when the year number is
divisible by four. It has 28 days in common years.
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This month celebrates the birthdays of two former presidents, Black
History Month, Martin Luther King Day, Groundhog Day and
Valentine’s Day
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Children in U.S. schools celebrate their winter break during the third
week of the month
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February is called by Anglo Saxons “Sol-monath” (cake month)
because cakes were offered to the gods during that month.
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Viola (plant) and Primrose are the birth flowers
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There are two zodiac signs for February—the Aquarius and the
Pisces
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Candlemas Day, February 2, is an ancient festival that marks the
midpoint of winter and is the halfway point between the shortest day
and the spring equinox