Coventry Place North Decatur Road Decatur, GA (404) February 2018 OFFICE HOURS

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1 Coventry Place Established North Decatur Road Decatur, GA (404) OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Weekends 7 a.m. 3 p.m. COVENTRY PLACE CONTACT INFORMATION - marketing@coventryplace-ga.com Emergency After-Hours # (404) February 2018 Tasty Treat This Valentine s Day, give your sweetheart something you two can enjoy together: an exotic fruit basket. Don t buy one already prepared, though. Instead, shop the produce department of your favorite grocery store and pick out the freshest, most appetizing fruits. Look for the unusual, such as star fruit, kumquats, lychee and dragon fruit. Arrange them in a pretty basket, present the thoughtful gift to your honey, and then enjoy sampling the treats together. Man s Best Friend Give your furry friend a special treat on National Dog Biscuit Day, Feb. 23. Dog treats have come a long way since the Milk-Bone was introduced in In stores today are snacks made from organic pumpkin, freshwater trout and fair-trade quinoa, but the original bone-shaped biscuit first sold more than a century ago is still available. Love and Chocolate All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn t hurt. Charles M. Schulz

2 2 Trivia Whiz A Look at the Olympics Speedskating, ice hockey and luge are a few of the many events on tap for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Prepare for the Feb games by learning more about the competition. This will be the 23rd Winter Olympics. The first took place in Chamonix, France, in South Korea hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, but this will be the Asian nation s first Winter Games. Figure skating competitions and the men s hockey gold medal game are considered the most popular events. The athletes in Pyeongchang will compete in 102 events in 15 sports. Norway dominates the Winter Games, holding the record for most gold medals and most medals overall. Brain Bender: Devoted Duos Each of the clues below contains keywords relating to a famous couple in history or pop culture. How many can you guess correctly? 1. Laboratory, Paris, Nobel Prize, radium 2. Darling, spaghetti, nursery, cocker spaniel 3. Spinoff, dry cleaners, deluxe apartment in the sky 4. Leonard Bernstein, NYC, rumble, Tonight 5. England, cousins, coronation, nine children 6. Grand Ole Opry, onstage proposal, Jackson (Answers: 1. Pierre and Marie Curie; 2. Lady and the Tramp; 3. George and Louise Jefferson from The Jeffersons ; 4. Tony and Maria from West Side Story ; 5. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert; 6. Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash) Say It With Heart With Valentine s Day and American Heart Month, February is focused on the heart. The universal symbol of love is also found in many common expressions. Home is where the heart is. This means that your home is the place where you are the happiest, whether it s an actual location or simply being with people you love. The saying has been attributed to the ancient Roman author Pliny the Elder. Young at heart. An older adult who has a youthful outlook and a zest for life is said to be young at heart, no matter his or her real age. Follow your heart. Someone who makes a decision based on emotions or intuition follows his or her heart. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Being apart from someone special can strengthen your feelings for that person. The idiom is centuries old and was made popular by an 1800s ballad. Wear your heart on your sleeve. People who express their emotions freely and openly are said to wear their heart on their sleeve. The first written use of the phrase was in William Shakespeare s Othello. Heart of gold. Just as gold is valuable, a person who is kind and generous is valued and is described as having a heart of gold.

3 3 Wit & Wisdom Washington s Historic Home On the banks of the Potomac River in Virginia sits George Washington s Mount Vernon, the historic home of America s first president. It began as a modest house that Washington s father built in 1735 on his family s land and named Little Hunting Creek Plantation. When Washington s half brother inherited the property, he renamed it Mount Vernon after Adm. Edward Vernon, his commander in the Royal Navy. Washington took over the estate in 1754 and set out to renovate the house and develop the land. Over the next few decades, he worked tirelessly on improvements, adding a third story, two wings, a cupola and a spacious porch that overlooked the river. Even when he served as a Revolutionary War general and later as president, Washington personally oversaw all the design and construction, which included intricate architecture and 21 rooms of elegant interior space in which he and his wife, Martha, could entertain guests. Washington also expanded the land to 8,000 acres, with lush gardens, working farms, three fisheries, a gristmill and a 16-sided barn. After Washington s death, the estate deteriorated until the Mount Vernon Ladies Association purchased it and began restorations. The property was opened to the public in 1860 and a century later, it was designated a National Historic Landmark. Mount Vernon receives about 1 million visitors each year. George Washington designed his Mount Vernon home himself and expanded it throughout his lifetime BE SURE TO Check the bulletin board DAILY for additional activities or cancellations. 2. Listen to announcements. 3. When signing up for a trip to the doctor, put down the time as 30 minutes before your appointment. 4. No plastic, magazines or phone books can be put in the newspaper recycle bins. Do not put newspaper back in the plastic bag. Church Bus Schedule!!!!! Saturday 5pm...St. Thomas More Catholic Church 10 am...decatur United Methodist Church Staying Active With Arthritis Doctors say light exercise can help manage arthritic joint pain, especially in the winter. Indoor walking and swimming, riding a stationary bike, yoga and tai chi are all good options.

4 February 2018 DINING ROOM SERVING HOURS Breakfast 7-8:15 a.m. Lunch 12-1 p.m. Dinner 5-5:30 p.m. The Dining Room Closes at 6 p.m. Tart Is Smart National Cherry Month in February gives you a good reason to choose cherries specifically tart cherries. This sweetly sour snack contains anthocyanins, compounds that contribute to the fruit s flavor, bright red color, and numerous health benefits. Research shows that tart cherries may lower the risk of heart disease; fight inflammation in arthritis and gout patients; provide relief to sore muscles; and promote better sleep. Souper Easy A warm bowl of soup is the perfect meal on a chilly winter evening. Make the preparation easy by using a slow cooker. Start your soup in the morning and let it simmer all day. Sunday Monday Tuesday 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL SERVICE 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL SERVICE 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL SERVICE 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL SERVICE :00 Podiatrist 2:00 Arts and Craft Happy Birthday June Mann!!!! 2:00 Movie and Popcorn 2:00 Adult Coloring Happy Birthday Kay Potter and Janice Benario 2:00 Movie and Popcorn :30 BINGO! 12:15 Birthday Luncheon 2:30 BINGO! 1:15 Bible Talk 2:30 BINGO! 2:30 BINGO!

5 Calendar of Events Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30-2:00 DR RUNS 2:30 Ice Cream Social 1 11:00 Jewelry and More With Rosie 1:30 Shopping Trip Walmart 2:30 Bingo 2 10:00 MINI MANI PEDIS BY: Keisha!!!!!!!! 10:00 TO 11:00 AHS VISITING PETS PROGRAM (Come Cuddle Some Puppies!) 10:00 Coffee and Donuts 3 Groundhog Day!! 3:00 Popcorn and A Movie Happy Birthday Jim Peagler :00 Kroger 10:00 Chair Exercise With John Clerici!!!!! 1:30 Publix 2:30 Horseshoes 8:30-2:00 DR RUNS 2:30 Pam And Thomas Singing 11:15 Lunch Bunch City BBQ 2:30 Bingo 10:00 Coffee & Doughnuts 2:00 Popcorn and a Movie :00 Kroger 10:00 Exercise With John Clerici 1:30 Kroger 3:00 Valentine s Day Party 8:30-2:00 DR RUNS 2:30 The Legends Show 1:30 Shopping Trip Target 2:30 Bingo 10:00 Coffee & Doughnuts 2:00 Popcorn and a Movie :00 Kroger 10:00 Chair Exercise With John Clerici!!!!! 1:30 Publix 3:00 Resident Council Meeting 6:00 COMMUNION WITH TOM HAGOOD 2:30 Wine & Cheese Party 1:30 Shopping Trip Dollar Tree 2:30 Bingo 10:00 Coffee & Doughnuts 2:00 Popcorn and a Movie 9:00 Kroger 28 10:00 Exercise With John Clerici 1:30 Kroger 2:30 Lawn Darts Happy Birthday Marion Rapsis!!

6 6 Talk About It Super Bowl, Super Fun Pro football s biggest event draws a huge crowd, at both the hosting stadium and gathered around TVs everywhere. Huddle up for a discussion about the NFL s championship game. Do you usually watch the Super Bowl? What is your favorite part the game, the commercials or the halftime show? Watching football and snacking go hand in hand. What are your favorite game-day foods to munch on? Has your favorite team ever made it to the championship? Did they win? Have you ever attended the Super Bowl? If so, talk about the experience. If not, would you want to go if you had the opportunity? Which team are you rooting for in this year s Super Bowl? Mac and Cheese... Yes, Please! For many, the ultimate comfort food is a bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese. Now considered a classic, the dish was first cooked up in Europe but made popular in America by one of the Founding Fathers. Casseroles of pasta, cheese and butter have been around since at least the 1300s, with recipes published by Italian, French and English authors. Colonists likely brought versions of macaroni and cheese to America by the late 1700s, which was the same time Thomas Jefferson discovered the cheesy dish while working in Europe. He enjoyed it so much he had a pasta machine and Parmesan cheese shipped to the U.S. and later served the recipe at a state dinner during his presidency. Mac and cheese found more fans during the Great Depression, when Kraft Foods began selling its boxed version, which cost only 19 cents and could feed four people. When World War II rationing limited fresh meat and dairy, Kraft s product became more of a staple, since one ration stamp could be exchanged for two boxes of the dinner. Today, macaroni and cheese remains a favorite, with recipes ranging from simple pasta, cheddar, milk and butter to gourmet options featuring specialty cheeses and ingredients such as lobster and mushrooms. Thomas Jefferson was an early fan of the creamy combo macaroni and cheese

7 7 A Lucky Plant Head Maintenance Supervisor Donald Johnson Goofing off at the Hat and Tea Party... Gails Storts 5th Floor Resident The Hat and Tea Party Deep Discounts February is a great time to save money on winter clothing and accessories. As stores prepare for spring merchandise, many will offer additional price cuts in their sale sections. These discounts on top of discounts mean you can save as much as 90 percent off original prices. Join the Chinese New Year festivities this month by learning about a traditional plant in the country s culture. Dracaena sanderiana is commonly called lucky bamboo. Although it resembles bamboo, it isn t bamboo at all; it s a member of the lily family. Lucky bamboo symbolizes good fortune and positive energy. Typically, several stalks of the plant are arranged in a vase or planter, with the number of stalks representing a different type of luck. For example, two stalks are equated with love, and three stalks symbolize happiness, wealth and a long life. Lucky bamboo is never arranged with four stalks, because four is considered an unlucky number in China.

8 February 2018 "I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." Booker T. Washington