MAHOVA
News
February 2017
Notes on Norman Rockwell
In This Issue:
Health Rx
American artist Norman Rockwell was born on February 3,
1894. He is known for his witty and heartwarming covers
Program Highlights
for The Saturday Evening Post. He did 322 covers for the
popular magazine from 1916 through 1963: paintings of
February Calendar
barefoot kids, small-town doctors, helpful cops, and other
scenes of Americana. His early covers made Rockwell a star,
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and his paintings appeared in magazines, advertisements and
greeting cards for the next half-century. Rockwell was a
Behind the Scenes
superb technician who liked to tell optimistic stories in his
paintings; critics called his work sentimental or corny, but
In Memoriam
Rockwell said simply, “I paint life as I would like it to be.”
His fame reached a peak in World War II when his “Four
Birthdays
Freedoms” paintings became so iconic that they were sent
around the country to sell war bonds. Norman was married Welcome New Residents
three times and had three sons. He moved to Stockbridge,
Massachusetts, in 1953 and lived there the rest of his life, Welcome New Employees
using townsfolk as models for his paintings. His last
Saturday Evening Post cover appeared in 1963, and for the
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next decade he worked extensively for Look magazine,
Council
covering more serious topics like civil rights and NASA
moon landings. His autobiography, My Adventures as an
Robert Young
Illustrator, was published in 1960. Rockwell was awarded
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Pat Wilson
the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977. He died in 1978.
Rockwell was once quoted saying: “Some people have been
kind enough to call me a fine artist. I’ve always called
myself an illustrator. I’m not sure what the difference is. All
I know is that whatever type of work I do- I try to give it my
very best. Art has been my life.”
Vice President - Village
Steve Bollinger
Secretary - Village
Priscilla Sensabaugh
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Paula Swansey and
Ann Spain– C and D Wing
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Health
Here’s To Your Good Health!
Take Weight Off Slowly
The most effective weight loss is gradual, say experts - no more than one or two
pounds a week. Why? The slow rate allows you to eat enough healthy food for
nourishment and satisfaction, says nutritionist Joan Salge Blake. In addition,
spreading weight loss over a longer period helps create healthy eating habits
that will enable you to keep the weight off over time. When it comes to dieting, slow and steady wins the race.
Have You Heard?
St. Bernards get their name from the Holy Saint Bernard of Montjou, the patron saint of the
Alps, who founded a monastery between Italy and Switzerland. An alpine route, known as
the Great St. Bernards Pass, was particularly treacherous because of the high incidence of
snowstorms and avalanches. Monks frequently patrolled the area to rescue stranded
travelers. Their dogs, cross-bred from Mastiffs, Great Danes, and Newfoundlands, were
helpful because their broad chests cleared snow and their sense of direction was useful in
heavy fog and snowstorms. It has been reported that the dogs have rescued 2,000 people
over 200 years. There’s no solid evidence to show that the dogs carried cognac to revive
lost travelers, though historians cite a letter written by a Swiss citizen in 1816, which stated,
“Often the dogs carry a little barrel around their necks with alcoholic beverages.” The
birthstone for February is the Amethyst and symbolizes stability, peace, and sincerity. The
flower is the Violet.
Program Highlights
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Resident Council Meeting
Monday, February 6
9:30 AM
Dining Room
Resident Advisory Meeting
Tuesday, February 21
10:00 AM
Private Dining Room
Food Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 21
1:00 PM
Private Dining Room
Activities Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 16
3:45 PM
Library
Program Highlights
Wednesday, February 1
10:00 AM
TV Room and
Reading Room
Silent Auction Yard Sale
Wednesday, February 1
1:00 PM
Dining Room
Wills for Seniors
Wednesday, February 1
4:00 PM
Multipurpose
Room
Royal Arch School Meeting
Thursday, February 2
2:30 PM
TV Room
Seek and Find the hidden Groundhog
Saturday, February 4
1:30 PM
Room
Varina Women’s Club delivers gifts
Sunday, February 5
6:00 PM
TV Room
Superbowl Party
Thursday, February 9
10:00 AM
Gallery
Coffee and Donuts from Country Style
Thursday, February 9
1:30 PM
TV Room
Presentation by the Therapy
Department on Body Mechanics
Friday, February 10
10:00 AM
to 1:30 PM
Gallery
Jewelry Sale with Shannon
Monday, February 13
7:00 PM
Multipurpose
Room
Eastern Star Chester Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, February 14
7:00 PM
Dining Room
Valentine’s Day Dance
Friday, February 17
5:00 PM
Multipurpose
Room
Dinner and Movie
Tuesday, February 21
2:30 PM
TV Room
Presentation by Cindy on
Infection Control
Thursday, February 23
2:30 PM
TV Room
Walker and Wheelchair label
party with Hot Apple Cider
Friday, February 24
3:00 PM
Reading Room
Mardi Gras Happy Hour
Monday, February 27
2:30 PM
TV Room
Card Social
Tuesday, February 28
1:30 PM
Dining Room
Cooking class with Jason
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Entertainment
Saturday, February 4
2:30 PM
TV Room
Performance by Denim and Lace
Saturday, February 11
2:30 PM
TV Room
Motown performance by James Curry
Monday, February 13
6:30 PM
TV Room
Golden Oldies vocal performance by Billy Mitchell
Tuesday, February 14
7:00 PM
Dining Room
Phil Johnson and a Touch of Class perform for the Valentine’s Day
Dance
Friday, February 17
2:30 PM
TV Room
Performance by the Fabulous Flutes
Saturday, February 18
2:30 PM
TV Room
Karaoke with Leon and Nancy Lee
Saturday, February 25
2:30 PM
TV Room
History presentation by Thomas Callear
Monday, February 27
6:30 PM
TV Room
Performance by Charlie and Willie Fishburne
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Movies
Channel 2 and TV Room
6:00 PM
Friday, February 3
“Hook”
A grown up Peter Pan returns to Neverland to save his two children.
Monday, February 6
“The Help”
Based on the best selling book, two women from
very different walks of life work on a writing
project together and form an unlikely bond.
Friday, February 10
“The Best of Me”
Romantic drama about the everlasting power of love
Friday, February 24
“Grown Ups”
Five childhood friends, who are now respectable
adults, get together with their families and show
that they will always be kids at heart.
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Trips and Outings
Shopping
Schedule
February 1 Kmart
February 8 White Oak Village
February 15 Walmart
February 22 Kmart
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Friday, February 3
11:00 AM
Lunch at Outback Steakhouse
Monday, February 6
11:15 AM
Lunch at Peking Restaurant
Tuesday, February 7
1:30 PM
Shopping at Burlington
Tuesday, February 14
2:00 PM
Trip to your neighborhood bank
Thursday, February 16
11:15 AM
Lunch at the John Marshall Hotel
Tuesday, February 21
11:00 AM
Lunch at Legends Restaurant
Friday, February 24
10:00 AM
Shopping at Kroger
Tuesday, February 28
4:45 PM
Dinner at Calabash Seafood Restaurant
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By Richard Neiswander
BREAKING SILENCE
by Linda Castillo
Without looking closely, I picked this novel and when I looked at it at home, I found another Amish
novel. This time about murder in the Amish community, investigated by a female police chief who grew up
Amish. Complicating matters are a series of hate crimes aimed at the Amish community. Chief Kate finally is
able to separate the two and learn who was responsible for the murders and who for the hate crimes. The story
is well under way before the two crimes are separated. The author did a good job of keeping me interested in
the story.
This is not the first novel of a series following Chief Kate. It does a very good job filling in holes for
those who have not read the preceding stories. I have read others that almost MUST be read in order or a
reader wonders about what the author is talking about, or at least I do.
McNALLY’S FOLLY
by Vincent Lardo
Another Archie McNally novel? YES! I really enjoy reading about him. My only problem is Laurance
Sanders only wrote seven of them, this one making eight about him. I am not sure I have read all of the Archie
novels, but I have really enjoyed those I have read.
This story starts with a client of the McNally Law firm hiring Archie to investigate a new psychic in the
Palm Beach community. Complicating things is the fact that the wife of the client is a former movie star. As
usual, Archie starts his investigation and the psychic tells Archie many things that are not common knowledge!
Before he can make much progress in the investigation, Archie is roped in to direct a production of
Arsenic and Old Lace featuring the client’s wife as the star. Complications compound as the client stops the
investigation, but Archie and his father agree to continue at the law firm’s expense. Then, at a party introducing the cast of the play to the public, the former client dies of arsenic poisoning. This, plus a piece of info
delivered to Archie’s desk by the second victim of the arsenic, gives Archie the necessary key to solve the
murders and the psychic.
I really enjoy Archie McNally!
HIS MYSTERIOUS WAYS
a Guideposts Book
This volume was copyrighted in 1988. Thus the stories are decades old but somehow they seemed to
me to be as current as Donald Trump. Over a hundred stories of how God has touched a human life, grouped in
7 categories such as God Provides, God Heals, etc. stories of people in trouble or with a problem and help
arrives at the right time. Sometimes the help is from an unknown person who disappears, a gift appears, or
something causes a person to be in an unusual place at the ‘right’ time.
One such is of a boating couple who had to wait for a draw bridge and checked out a light. The light
was on a buoy, but around it were the members of a rowing crew whose shell had sunk. The men were saved.
Coincidence? I believe not!
Another is the story of a young woman in Los Angeles who walked outside the bus terminal while
waiting several hours for a bus. She was followed and frightened by three men. Then she saw a fourth man
coming toward her from the other direction. He escorted her back to the terminal and as she entered, she
thanked him and as she turned her back, he said, “Good-bye Euphie.” How had he known her name? And
when she looked for him - - - - - he was gone!
I very firmly believe in God and his help when we need it. Just remember, the help is often only when
we ask that he responds. I really enjoy reading about people who receive his help.
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In Memoriam
Forever in Our Hearts
Norma McCullough
Anniversaries
February 11, 1961 William and Evelyn Holliday
February 20, 1971 Pat and Darlene Wilson
Notifications
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Gift Shop Chairperson
Please contact Robyn in Activities at extension 77268 if interested.
Village Model Key
Should you wish to enter the Village Model home after hours or on the
weekend, the key is located at the Care Center Nurses’ Station.
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Notifications
Weight and Blood Pressure Checks
Please bring your pendants with you.
B– Wing
Wednesday, February 1
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
D Wing Recreation Room
C and D – Wing
Thursday, February 2
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
D Wing Recreation Room
Dementia Support Group for Families
For information, please contact John Zacharias at extension 77309.
The group meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 10:30 AM.
Monthly Meeting with Meridian Lodge No. 284
Meridian Lodge No. 284 Monthly Meeting will be held on the
4th Monday of each month in the Multipurpose Room at 12:00 PM.
Meeting is open to ALL Master Masons.
Please come and join us!
Save the Date
Subject to Change
Summer Solstice Dinner
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Candlelight Dinner
June 21, 2017
November 27, 2017
December 6, 2017
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Notifications
Royal Arch School Meeting
Wednesday, February 1
4:00 PM
Multipurpose Room
Eastern Star Chester Chapter Meeting
Monday, February 13
7:00 PM
Multipurpose Room
Valentine’s Day Dance
with performance by
Phil Johnson and a Touch of Class
Tuesday, February 14
7:00 PM
Dining Room
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Body Mechanics
With Therapy
Infection Control
With Cindy
Thursday, February 9
1:30 PM
TV Room
Tuesday, February 21
2:30 PM
TV Room
Brain Fitness
Valentine’s Word Scramble
Unscramble the letters.
Answers on page 12
1. LACCOHTEO
2. NELEAVTIN
3. HTEESWTAER
4. DRE
5. PCUDI
6. RHATE
7. SERO
8. DIMEAR
9. VELO
10.WFRLOE
11.RRBFAUEY
12.NADCY
13.WROAR
14.KIPN
15.ELVO SRDBI
16.ECSRET
17.RINEFD
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Happy Birthday to You!
Scan this QR image to go
to the Masonic Home
Website.
Happy Birthday to the
following residents who
celebrate their birthdays:
2/1
Joan Setliff
2/9
Robert Gadoury
2/11
Dorothy Davies
2/13
Fay Gardner
2/14
Bunion Bussey
2/14
Jean Johnson
2/14
Gypsy Rollings
2/15
McClellan Burgess
2/19
Betty Burnette
2/23
Richard Neiswander
2/25
Marian Deputy
Welcome New Residents
Frances Gillie
Craig and Lillie Sykes
Robin Wadkins
Word Scramble
Answers
1. Chocolate
2. Valentine
3. Sweetheart
4. Red
5. Cupid
6. Heart
7. Rose
8. Friend
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Admire
Love
Flower
February
Candy
Arrow
Pink
Lovebirds
Secret
Masonic Home Census -- 200
Employee Birthdays
2/1
Richelle Hines
2/18
Vernelle Blue
2/1
Irene Ishmael
2/20
April Green
2/2
Letitia Cline
2/21
Judith Duff
2/4
Cheryl McGolden
2/22
Nakeita Jones
2/4
Vickie Brown
2/22
Priscilla Ward
2/5
Kathy Cooley
2/25
Angela Pisano
2/10
Mike Butler, Jr.
2/25
Taryn Jones
2/11
Teresa Lefort
2/27
Kevin Cupitt
2/12
Misterelle Branche
2/28
Mindy Porch
2/12
Delfina Tores
2/28
Diane Brown
2/15
Nyoka Heil
Welcome New Employees
Diane Brown
Nursing
PRN
Aretha Ellsworth
Nursing
PRN
Vickie Brown
Nursing
PRN
Venita Robinson
Nursing
PRN
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Barbara Ramirez
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Medical Director
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Care Center Director of Nursing
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Director of Finance
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