1981 Montecito Ave • Mountain View, CA 94043 • (650) 965-8633 February 2015 Have Lunch at Kubota Restaurant Followed by a Visit to the Japanese American Museum If I were a key, I would lock you; If lightening, then I would shock you; If I were a pier, I would dock you; If I had a band, I would rock you. If I were a spoon, I would feed you; If I were a house, I would deed you; On Valentine’s Day, I must plead you, Valentine, I really need you! Join us for a Valentine’s Day Party with entertainment by Ylena on keyboard and Tibor playing his “Beautiful Violin.” This dynamic duo is always a crowd-pleaser and will be sure to keep us smiling throughout the evening. Saturday, Feb. 14 4:45 p.m. in the dining room Kubota Restaurant offers traditional Japanese cuisine and a full sushi bar in a unique contemporary setting, located in San Jose’s Japantown. The Japanese American Museum of San Jose showcases a unique collection of permanent and rotating exhibits chronicling more than a century of Japanese American history. Visitors will learn about early immigration of Japanese to America, their leadership in the agricultural community, their incarceration during World War II and the challenges they faced while adapting and contributing to West Coast communities. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Bus leaves at 10 a.m. Cost: $3 + Cost of lunch 2 Calling All Artists For the past several months, we have been displaying the wonderful works of art, created by many of our talented residents, in the Hobby Room. We would like to extend this formal invitation to anyone who feels they are ready to have their art displayed in 2015. More art is needed to continue this successful program. Please contact Sandy in the activities office if you would like to have a month dedicated to your work. Happy Hour The happy hours at Redwood Villa are open to any and all that would like to join. Many people have expressed that they do not go to happy hour because they don’t drink. There are always plenty of sodas, juices and water available. We are so fortunate to have such talented entertainment, I encourage you to come enjoy the afternoon listening and singing a long to songs you know and love. Steven Gary Thursday, Feb. 12 3:30 p.m. in the Party Suite Denis D’Aoust Thursday, Feb. 26 3:30 p.m. in the Party Suite February Birthdays Congratulations on your Birthday! May your special day be a culmination of a wonderful yesterday, a fantastic today, and an awesome future! 6 Suzanne Cahn 7 Millicent Sylvia 14 Bobbi Burri 18 Tom Pscheidt 18 Sue Swetavage 20 John Josse 20 Dan O’Donnell 24 Pat O’Donnell 26 Ro Weiss Join us in wishing all these wonderful residents a very Happy Birthday. Redwood Writers Society For a rapidly-growing segment of seniors, the legacy they most want to leave their children and grandchildren has nothing to do with a family heirloom, a bank account or a piece of real estate. It’s in the form of memoirs, stories of their lives captured in writing. Every Tuesday 3 p.m. in the Party Suite Buddha Talk Learn about Buddha and Buddhist principles with Sister Santussika. Monday, Feb. 9 2:30 p.m. In the Party Suite 3 “Perseverance & spirit have ed done one wonders wonders in in all all ages.” ages.” —GEORGE WASHINGTON Tai Chi THIRD MONDAY IN FEBRUARY PRESIDENTS’ DAY Line Dancing Hi folks - come and join us for a session of laughter and exercise! We have a lot of fun learning line dancing steps to a wide variety of music. Not only do we dance in lines facing different walls, we also dance in lines that face each other! And how about the occasional circle dance?! Our instructors are happy to teach their regulars, and welcome all new participants. Every Friday 3 p.m. In the dining room Dinner at Black Angus Steakhouse In 1964, a Western rancher named Stuart Anderson had an idea. If he could lay out great ranch-style steaks, he thought, at a price nobody had to worry about, in a place where anybody and everybody could lean back and enjoy themselves, then maybe they’d come back and try it again. That year, he opened the first Black Angus Steakhouse. The idea took, and they’ve stuck to it. Since 1964 Black Angus has served a lot of great steak to a lot of hungry Guests in a comfortable setting that’s easy to be at and hard to leave. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Bus leaves at 4:30 p.m. Learn Tai Chi from Master Tai Chi instructor David Choy. Whether you can balance like a tight rope walker or need the extra support of a chair or even need to sit the entire time, David can modify this class to give you just the right amount of challenge for your abilities. Every Wednesday 10 a.m. in the dining room Girl Scout Valentines The Girl Scouts will be distributing valentines, along with treats and singing a sweet valentine song for us. Tuesday, Feb. 10 4:15 p.m. in the dining room February 2015 CALENDAR KEY CB CH BS DR CR UL TL PS HR * COFFEE BAR CHAPEL BEAUTY SALON DINING ROOM CARD ROOM UPSTAIRS LOBBY TELEVISION LOUNGE PARTY SUITE HOBBY ROOM BUS SIGN-UP Sunday Monday 1 Scheduled Rides to Church* 3:30 Super Bowl Party (TL) 8 9 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Manicurist (BS) 1:30 Bingo (PS) 2:30 Buddha Talk (PS) 3:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 6:15 Movie (TL) 15 Presidents’ Day Scheduled Rides to Church* 2:00 Movie: (TL) 10 9:30 Mountain View, Los Altos Doctors & Shops* 1:00 Safeway Plaza* 3:00 Redwood Writers Society (PS) 4:15 Girl Scout Valentine (DR) 16 17 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) 22 3 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) 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 ************* Tuesday 2 23 24 Scheduled Rides to Church* 2:00 Movie: (TL) 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Manicurist (BS) 1:30 Bingo (PS) 3:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 6:15 Movie (TL) 9:30 Mountain View, Los Altos Doctors & Shops* 1:00 Safeway Plaza* 3:00 Redwood Writers Society (PS) Scheduled Rides to Church* 2:00 Movie: (TL) 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 1:30 Bingo (PS) 3:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 6:15 Movie (TL) 9:30 Mountain View, Los Altos Doctors & Shops* 1:00 Safeway Plaza* 3:00 Redwood Writers Society (PS) Bible Study Join our nondenominational bible study led by the experienced ministers of Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto. Every Thursday 1:30 p.m. in the Party Suite Calendar of Events Wednesday Thursday 4 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Tai Chi (DR) 12:30 Catholic Mass (CH) 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 11 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Tai Chi (DR) 10:00 Visit to Japantown* 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) 3:30 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) 3:00 Bookmobile 8:30 Beautician (BS) 9:30 Palo Alto & Stanford Area Doctors & Shopping* 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 1:30 Bible Study (PS) 3:30 Happy Hour (PS) 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 2:00 Movie: (TL) 3:00 Card Making (HR) 14 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 2:00 Movie: (TL) 3:00 Card Making (HR) 4:45 Valentines Day Dinner (DR) 20 10:30 Bingo (PS) 1:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 3:00 Line Dancing (DR) 5:45 Poker (CR) 6:15 Friday Night Movie: (TL) 26 7 13 10:30 Bingo (PS) 1:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 3:00 Line Dancing (DR) 5:45 Poker (CR) 6:15 Friday Night Movie: (TL) 19 25 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Tai Chi (DR) 3:00 Word Wizards (TL) 4:45 Dinner at Black Angus* 5:45 Pay-Me Card Game (CR) Saturday 6 10:30 Bingo (PS) 1:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 3:00 Line Dancing (DR) 5:45 Poker (CR) 6:15 Friday Night Movie: (TL) 12 18 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 10:00 Tai Chi (DR) 3:00 Word Wizards (TL) 5:45 Pay-Me Card Game (CR) Friday 5 21 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 2:00 Movie: (TL) 3:00 Card Making (HR) 27 10:30 Bingo (PS) 1:00 Wii Bowling (TL) 3:00 Line Dancing (DR) 5:45 Poker (CR) 6:15 Friday Night Movie: (TL) 28 10:00 Morning Stretch (TL) 2:00 Movie: (TL) 3:00 Card Making (HR) 6 Wild World: Groundhogs Every year on Groundhog Day, America’s favorite weatherman appears. In honor of Punxsutawney Phil, share these facts about groundhogs. “Groundhog” is the typical name for these animals, but they are also called woodchucks. Sometimes they are referred to as “whistle pigs” due to the sound they emit when in danger or courting. They forge intricate tunnels, which have many chambers and entrances and are about 25 feet long. Every year, groundhogs hibernate. Their temperature drops to just above freezing, and their breathing and heart rate slow dramatically. Nutty Nutrition Are you nuts about nuts? If so, you’re in luck, as all varieties of this snack-time favorite supply healthy fats and nutrients. Here’s the scoop on some common nuts: Almonds. This versatile nut is low in calories and high in calcium, fiber and vitamin E. Studies show almonds may help with weight loss, regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, and lower cholesterol. Walnuts. Inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids are packed into this heart-healthy nut. Walnuts are also loaded with antioxidants, which protect your cells from damage, as well as ellagic acid, which can help prevent cancer. Cashews. This low-fat nut is rich in iron and zinc. Cashews are also an excellent source of magnesium, a mineral that plays a key role in nerve and muscle function and helps maintain strong bones, normal blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and a healthy immune system. Pecans. High in antioxidants, calcium and vitamin A, pecans may also help reduce LDL cholesterol levels, prevent plaque build-up in arteries and promote prostate health. Pistachios. Another low-calorie nut, pistachios are full of cancer-fighting antioxidants and potassium, as well as vitamin B6, which boosts your immune system and your mood. Peanuts. This not-really-a-nut legume is rich in folate, a mineral involved in brain development that helps prevent cognitive decline. 7 A Rose Is a Rose To My Children When I spill some food on my nice clean dress Or maybe forget to tie my shoe, Please be patient and perhaps reminisce About the many hours I spent with you. When I taught you how to eat with care, Plus tying laces and your numbers, too, Dressing yourself and combing your hair, Those were precious hours spent with you. So when I forget what I was about to say, Just give me a minute -- or maybe two. It probably wasn’t important anyway, And I would much rather listen just to you. If I tell the story one more time, And you know the ending through and through, Please remember your first nursery rhyme When I rehearsed it a hundred times with you. When my legs are tired and it’s hard to stand Or walk the steady pace that I would like to do, Please take me carefully by my hand, And guide me now as I so often did for you. -Author Unknown It may be the season to give and receive roses, but the fragrant buds are a perfect gift at any time of year. Double the impact of your bouquet’s message by considering this list of rose colors and their meanings: Red. It’s pretty clear what a bunch of red roses conveys: “I love you.” Crimson flowers also represent respect, passion and beauty. White. Nothing says “I’m sorry” like a cluster of white roses. In addition, ivory-colored buds signify reverence, purity, innocence and humility. Yellow. Joy and friendship are indicated by giving yellow roses, which can also mean “Welcome back” and “Remember me.” Pink. Say “Thank you” with deep, dark pink roses, which show appreciation and gratitude. Lighter pink roses reveal sympathy and grace. Orange. Show your enthusiasm with orange buds, a color that also suggests desire. The number of roses given can also have a special meaning. One single rose shows devotion or love at first sight. A cluster of 13 indicates a secret admirer, while two stems intertwined says “Marry me.” Whatever the message, a bouquet in any color will surely be appreciated. Laugh Lines Funny quotes in honor of Valentine’s Day,: “Marry a man your own age; as your beauty fades, so will his eyesight.” —Phyllis Diller “Marriage has no guarantees. If that’s what you’re looking for, go live with a car battery.” —Erma Bombeck “My friends tell me I have an intimacy problem. But they don’t really know me.” —Garry Shandling “Love is a lot like a backache. It doesn’t show up on X-rays, but you know it’s there.” —George Burns “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” —Groucho Marx “No matter how lovesick a woman is, she shouldn’t take the first pill that comes along.” —Joyce Brothers “Today is Valentine’s Day. Or, as men like to call it, Extortion Day.” —Jay Leno February 2015 February FEBRUARY 1690: The colony of Massachusetts issues America’s first paper money. 1790: In New York City, the U.S. Supreme Court convenes for the first time, led by Chief Justice John Jay. 1829: Levi Strauss, creator of the world’s first pair of jeans, is born in Germany. 1885: Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is published in the U.S. 1938: Walt Disney’s first animated feature, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” debuts to rave reviews and revolutionizes film animation. 1948: NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, is founded. It would grow to become one of America’s most popular spectator sports. 1965: Canada adopts a new flag with a red and white maple leaf design. 1971: Pitcher Satchel Paige becomes the first player to be nominated to the Baseball Hall of Fame based on his performance in the Negro Leagues. 1972: The Volkswagen Beetle overtakes the Ford Model T as the world’s best-selling car. 1980: Dubbed the “Miracle on Ice,” the U.S. men’s hockey team upsets the Soviet Union at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The team went on to beat Finland to win the gold medal. 1984: Using a jet pack, space shuttle astronaut Bruce McCandless becomes the first person to fly untethered in space. 2006: The Northeast gets buried in a snowstorm that drops a whopping 26.9 inches on New York City, the most snow the city has seen since record keeping began in 1869.
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