1981 Montecito Ave • Mountain View, CA 94043 • (650) 965-8633 November 2014 Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving is a time to surround yourself with good food, good friends and family. You and your family are cordially invited to join us for a Thanksgiving meal surrounded by the beautiful music of Angel the Harpist. If you are bringing guests (and we hope you do), please make reservations with the front desk as early as possible. Visit the Computer History Museum Spend a day at the Computer History Museum. Find out why computer history is 2,000 years old. Learn about computer history’s game-changers in multimedia exhibitions. Play a game of Pong or Spacewar! Listen to computer pioneers tell their story from their own perspective. Discover the roots of today’s Internet and mobile devices. See over 1,100 historic artifacts, including some of the very first computers from the 1940s and 1950s. Thursday, Nov. 27 4:45 p.m. In the Dining Room Cost: $15 Per Guest The museum is just a five-minute drive away! Wednesday, Nov. 19 Bus leaves at 10 a.m. Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. Henry Van Dyke 2 Trivia Whiz Redwood Writers’ Society November Happy Hour Join us in welcoming back one of our favorite happy hour entertainers! Margie Bin Thursday, Nov. 13 3:30 p.m. There will only be one happy hour in the month of November, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Sunnyvale and Cupertino Shopping Our typical stops include Vallco Shopping Center, HomeGoods and Sunnyvale Target. Sunday, Nov. 30 Bus leaves at 1:30 p.m. November Birthdays 1 Jerry Cusick 2 Vada Williams 3 Katie Ashley 4 Jackie Eckert 5 David Hindin 24 Mike Markey 24 Roshan Kapadia 26 Hanna Cohan Birthdays are a new start; fresh beginnings, a time to start new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with fresh confidence and courage. You are a special person; may you have an amazing today and year! Learn the art of writing and oral storytelling while writing your memoirs with a fun, supportive group. The course will be taught by Director of Education Amy Cole-Farrell and Associate Director of Education Jake Arky from TheatreWorks. Every Tuesday 3 p.m. in the Party Suite Shoreline Park Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center and Café is one of the few places that offers a true respite in Silicon Valley. It’s the perfect place for a break from your routine, lunch or a pleasant Sunday walk. If it’s too hot, we will walk part of the Stevens Creek Trail, where there is more shade and much cooler. Sunday, Nov. 9 Bus leaves at 1 p.m. 3 T H E K A M S N O W D B I G N I K B A B V T E C Y D H L G G G A G J Word Search Solution: 11. Ride 1. All 12. Ring L F S T V D L N G S L 2. Bells H I N G H H I H G U O G H B L 13. Sing I I Our Bible Study group will be led by the generous and experienced volunteers from the Peninsula Bible Church. PBC is a nondenominational Christian church. S L C C W N H O L The purpose of Bible study is to collectively grasp an understanding of God through His Word. I Weekly Bible Study I T G J I I T G N J G G E L I S N B G N T U G O D B B G H C G O P S W H G H D B X X R G D N N G D A K X A G N G R G I I I I B X X R G D N N F S G I I I F S R H R K Y T Z T I G D A K X A G N G R G 3. Bobtail N G H H R H R K Y T Z T I I N E P O D G P S W H G H D F S T 14. Sleigh S L C C W N H O L 15. Snow Y 4. Bright V D L 5. Dashing I 16. Spirits I 6. Fun O D G T 17. The N E P L 18. Tonight H G U O G H B L E C 7. Jingle I N G S L 8. Laughing H K B A B V T U G O D B B G H C G O G G G A G J I Bells ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ S N B G G E L T H E 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 19. Way D H L K A M S N O W D B 20. What I 9. Making G N 10. Open Today’s Category: Words (of 3 or more letters) from “Jingle Bells” Stay Fit for the Holidays. We Have Lots of Opportunities to Exercise at Redwood Villa! As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger, so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. Art Therapy Come experience Art Therapy with Lina Rappoport for a unique and fun way to help you relax. Lina is a licensed therapist with focused experience and study in art therapy with seniors. Monday, Nov. 10 3 p.m. in the Hobby Room Every Thursday 1:30 p.m. In the Party Suite Buddha Talk Mondays and Fridays - Wii Bowling Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays - Morning Stretch Wednesdays - Tai Chi Fridays - Line Dancing Some Sundays - Bus Goes to Various Parks in the Area Learn about Buddha and Buddhist principles with Sister Ayya Santusika. Thursday, Nov. 20 2:30 p.m. in the TV Lounge November 2014 CALENDAR KEY CB CH BS DR CR UL TL PS HR * Sunday Monday COFFEE BAR CHAPEL BEAUTY SALON DINING ROOM CARD ROOM UPSTAIRS LOBBY TELEVISION LOUNGE PARTY SUITE HOBBY ROOM BUS SIGN-UP 2 Daylight Saving Time Ends Turn Clocks Back One Hour Scheduled Rides to Church* 2:00 Movie (TL) TUESDAYS 9:30 A.M. Mountain View, Los Altos Doctors & Shops 1:00 Safeway Plaza THURSDAYS 9:30 A.M. Palo Alto, Stanford Doctors & Shops ************* 3 10 Veterans Day 9 Scheduled Rides to Church* 1:00 Shoreline Park* 2:00 Movie (TL) Scheduled Rides to Church* 2:00 Movie (TL) 10:00 Manicurist (BS) 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 1:30 Bingo (PS) 3:00 Art Therapy (HR) 3:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 6:15 Movie (TL) 1:00 Sunnyvale & Cupertino Shops* 2:00 Movie (TL) 18 9:30 Mountain View, Los Altos Doctors & Shops* 1:00 Safeway Plaza* 3:00 Redwood Writers’ Society (PS) 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 1:30 Bingo (PS) 3:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 6:15 Movie (TL) 24 10:00 Manicurist (BS) 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 1:30 Bingo (PS) 3:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 6:15 Movie (TL) 11 9:30 Mountain View, Los Altos Doctors & Shops* 1:00 Safeway Plaza* 3:00 Redwood Writers’ Society (PS) 17 23/30 Scheduled Rides to Church* 2:00 Movie (TL) ***************** Scheduled Rides to Church* 4 9:30 Mountain View, Los Altos Doctors & Shops* 1:00 Safeway Plaza* 3:00 Redwood Writers’ Society (PS) 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 1:30 Bingo (PS) 3:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 6:15 Movie (TL) 16 Don’t Forget to Turn Your Clocks Back One Hour on Sunday, Nov. 2 Tuesday 25 9:30 Mountain View, Los Altos Doctors & Shops* 1:00 Safeway Plaza* 3:00 Redwood Writers’ Society (PS) Calendar of Events Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 2:00 Movie (TL) 3:00 Card Making (HR) 5 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Tai Chi (DR) 12:30 Catholic Mass (PS) 3:00 Word Wizards (TL) 5:45 Pay-Me Card Game (CR) 6 8:30 Beautician (BS) 9:30 Palo Alto & Stanford Area Doctors & Shopping* 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 1:30 Bible Study (PS) 12 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Tai Chi (DR) 3:00 Word Wizards (TL) 5:45 Pay-Me Card Game (CR) 10:00 Computer History Museum* 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Tai Chi (DR) 3:00 Word Wizards (TL) 5:45 Pay-Me Card Game (CR) 8:30 Beautician (BS) 9:30 Palo Alto & Stanford Area Doctors & Shopping* 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 1:30 Bible Study (PS) 3:00 Bookmobile 3:30 Happy Hour (PS) 8:30 Beautician (BS) 9:30 Palo Alto & Stanford Area Doctors & Shopping* 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 1:30 Bible Study (PS) 2:30 Buddha Talk (TL) 8:30 Beautician (BS) 9:30 Palo Alto & Stanford Area Doctors & Shopping* 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 4:45 Thanksgiving Celebration (DR) 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 2:00 Movie (TL) 3:00 Card Making (HR) 15 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 2:00 Movie (TL) 3:00 Card Making (HR) 21 10:30 Bingo (PS) 1:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 3:00 Line Dancing (DR) 5:45 Poker (CR) 6:15 Friday Night Movie (TL) 27 8 14 10:30 Bingo (PS) 1:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 3:00 Line Dancing (DR) 5:45 Poker (CR) 6:15 Friday Night Movie (TL) 20 26 Thanksgiving 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Tai Chi (DR) 3:00 Word Wizards (TL) 5:45 Pay-Me Card Game (CR) 10:30 Bingo (PS) 1:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 3:00 Line Dancing (DR) 5:45 Poker (CR) 6:15 Friday Night Movie (TL) 13 19 7 22 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 2:00 Movie (TL) 3:00 Card Making (HR) 28 10:30 Bingo (PS) 1:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 3:00 Line Dancing (DR) 5:45 Poker (CR) 6:15 Friday Night Movie (TL) 29 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 2:00 Movie (TL) 3:00 Card Making (HR) 6 Talk About It Memories of World War II World War II brought out the best in a generation and fostered extraordinary patriotism. Use the questions below to start a discussion about your memories of this time in history, as well as those of your friends and neighbors. How old were you during World War II? Did you or a loved one serve in the military during the war? If so, in what branch and what were the assigned duties? Do you remember rationing? What was the hardest thing to do without? How did you or your family contribute to the war effort? Did you work war-related jobs or volunteer, grow a victory garden, or buy war bonds? Do you remember the day the war with Europe or Japan ended? What do you remember about it? How did you celebrate? Musical Memory The concept of playing a song of your choice on demand is commonplace today, but it began 125 years ago with the invention of the jukebox. This machine’s ability to play a chosen tune at the drop of a coin revolutionized music technology and culture. The earliest ancestor of this musical mechanism can be traced to a San Francisco saloon in 1889. Developed by Louis Glass and William Arnold, it was essentially an Edison phonograph that would only play when a nickel was dropped in the machine. The invention was even called “the nickel-in-the-slot phonograph.” Within a few months, the first 15 devices brought in several thousand dollars, which quickly inspired competitors. Jukeboxes became popular in early 20th century speakeasies and roadhouses, often called “juke joints,” giving the machine its name. They were an economical alternative to hiring a band. Improvements in disc formats and sound quality made jukeboxes all the rage. In the 1950s, the jukebox reached its peak in popularity, when nearly 750,000 of the machines dotted hangouts across the country. They transformed music culture by allowing music fans to listen to songs that were not often played on the radio. In addition, jukeboxes became glitzy works of art and featured polished wood cabinets, brightly colored light panels and shiny chrome trim. Flower of [November] [Chrysanthemum] gggggggg gggggg Botanical name | Dendranthema X Grandiflorum .............................................................................. Other names | Mum, pompons, football mum .............................................................................. Description | A hardy flower often used during the fall season .............................................................................. Colors | Mums come in several colors: purple, pink, white, yellow, magenta, red and bronze. .............................................................................. Facts | The Japanese people host a festival of happiness in honor of this flower. The flower petals are used to make a sweet chrysanthemum tea. Meaning | Cheerfulness, optimism 7 Remember Me? Weathering Joint Pain Some people claim to feel the weather in their bones—an achy shoulder just before it rains or a sore knee when it’s cold. For years, these sensations were written off as old wives’ tales, but according to more and more health care professionals, there is a credible theory: the barometric pressure. Barometric pressure often drops before bad weather arrives, and when it does, the lower air pressure allows the tissues in our bodies to expand. For those with chronic joint pain, this expansion can put extra pressure on inflamed joints and aggravate surrounding nerves. So what can you do to minimize these aches and pains? Experts say exercise can provide relief. Although chilly, damp days may have you wanting to curl up on the couch, it’s best to keep moving. Strong muscles better support joints, and low-impact exercise can help the fluid that accumulates in your limbs flow back into your system, which can reduce the pressure on nerves when the barometer drops. Keep your weight in check; this reduces excess stress on your joints. A healthy diet can also be beneficial. Load up on foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon and nuts, along with fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins C and K. Military Traditions The military is a culture steeped in customs, and few things are more impressive than seeing a service member in uniform, proudly carrying out a longtime tradition. Here is some insight into a few of the most well-known practices. Saluting. Opinions vary about how the hand salute began, but it is one of the oldest forms of expressing respect in the military. Lower-ranking service members are required to salute when recognizing a senior member. The salute is held until the gesture is returned. The Arch of Sabers. Anyone who attends a military wedding will undoubtedly be impressed by the sight of an honor guard holding up their swords or sabers to create an arch for the newlyweds to walk under when leaving the ceremony. The gesture represents the couple’s safe transition into their new life together. It is also tradition to use a military sword to cut the wedding cake. Flag folding. At military funerals, it is common for the coffin to be draped with an American flag. An honor guard folds the flag at the end of the service and presents it to the next of kin. The flag is folded with precisely 12 folds, ending in a triangular shape with only the field of blue and white stars showing. Say the words “the most trusted man in America,” and a generation will picture news anchorman Walter Cronkite. Here’s more about the man who, for more than 20 years, reported nightly on the most memorable events in history. He was born Nov. 4, 1916, in St. Joseph, Mo., and grew up in Houston, Texas. During World War II, he gained fame for his press coverage of the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. Edward R. Murrow offered him a job at CBS as part of his wartime reporting team, but Cronkite turned it down. He accepted a second offer in 1950. During the 1969 Apollo XI mission that sent men to the moon, he stayed on the air for 27 of the mission’s 30 hours. “And that’s the way it is” was Cronkite’s trademark sign-off. November 2014 Everyone has a story worth telling. a Share yours during National Memoir Writing Month in November. a
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