The Susan J Rheem Adult Day Center

3407 N. Windsong Drive

Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Phone (928) 775-3563/Fax (928)775-3591

www.adultcareservices.org

August

2019

By the month of August, summer is in full swing, and nothing says summer like the state fair. With live music, animals, wacky inventions, crazy competitions, carnival rides, and a fascinating assortment of deep-fried foods, state fairs offer the ultimate Americana experience for Americans and foreign visitors alike.

The oldest state fair in America is the Great New York State Fair. Although the first fair did not take place until 1841, its story began in 1832 when a group of farmers formed the New York State Agricultural Society. The group tasked itself with innovating and sharing agricultural practices for New York’s farmers. In 1841, the Society held its first ever state fair in Syracuse to showcase the bounty of New York’s farms. It is estimated that 15,000 people gathered for the fair, where they heard speeches, viewed livestock, sampled fresh produce, and cheered on the contestants of a plowing contest. This first state fair was not much different from the Great New York State Fair of today, which is still held in Syracuse. New York’s state fair may have been the first, but these grand events are found in almost every state of the union, and each fair boasts the unique flavor of its home state. The Kentucky State Fair is known for its World

Championship Horse Show, a prestigious competition that has been held since 1902. Every year, the Iowa State Fair boasts a cow sculpted entirely of butter; the first was carved by J. K. Daniels in 1911, and the tradition continues today. Additional butter sculptures have also included Elvis Presley, John Wayne, and the Last Supper. Washington’s state fair, known locally as the Puyallup, ranks as one of the biggest in the world.

Speaking of unique flavors, one of the best parts of every fair is the food. Traditional fair fare includes everything from Fisher scones dipped in honey butter and jam, to deep-fried butter, to corn dogs. All across America, there is a state fair to suit every taste.

Our Team

Laura Dreibelbis

Director

John Shippen

Wellness Nurse

Kerrie Petersen

Activity Director

Ed Moore

Transportation

Director

Sharon Michaud

Administrative

Assistant

Jim Holmes

Cook

Care Partner Team

Teresa

Cathye

Colleen

Rose

Ken

Transportation Team

Jesse

David

Peter

August Horoscopes and Birthdays

In astrology, those born between August 1–22 are Lions of Leo. Leos are natural leaders: intelligent, courageous, and bold. Leos’ social natures also make them excellent friends. Those born between August 23–31 are Virgo’s Virgins. Virgos love paying attention to details—not to be picky, but in order to help others. Their industrious efficiency makes them smart problem-solvers and fact-finders

Maria Mitchell – August 1, 1818 P. D. James – August 3, 1920 Louis Armstrong – August 4, 1901 Neil Armstrong – August 5, 1930 Matthew Henson – August 8, 1866 Alfred Hitchcock – August 13, 1899 Davy Crockett – August 17, 1786 H. P. Lovecraft – August 20, 1890 Dorothy Parker – August 22, 1893 Sean Connery – August 25, 1930 Charlie Parker – August 29, 1920 Frank Robinson – August 31, 1935

August Birthdays

Marilyn L…...…...5th Dulfa C………….....12th Bobbie B.……......19th Bill K……..….........20th Sam C.…...............25th Kathy H…….......30th Gerry P….……......30th Pat K……….….....….31st

Notable Quotable

“Revenge is sweet and not fatten-

ing.”

~ Alfred Hitchcock, film director

The Fairest of Them All

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 10:00 Warm Up Fitness 10:10 The Weekly Chronicles 10:30 Ladder Ball/ Juka Coffee Break Social 11:30 Light & Lively 12:45 Double Trouble 1:15 Penny Pitching/Chicago Dice Green Thumbs 2:15 Snack & Outburst

2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day 10:00 Friday Fitness 10:10 12 Crazy Ice Cream Sandwiches 10:30 Ring Toss / All Boxed In Ice Cream Treat Making 11:30 Light & Lively 12:45 Math Minds 1:15 Arrow Shoot/ Farkle Glamour 2:15 Snack & Music Time

2019 5 10:00 Stretch & Flex 10:10 Mystery Person of the Week 10:30 Spring Ball/ Uno Attack Craft Time w/ Teresa 11:30 B Fit 12:45 Pictionary 1:15 Bowling/ Touch Down Dice Green Thumbs 2:15 Snack & Random Trivia

6 10:00 Participants Counsel 10:30 Bocce Ball/ Bible Study w/ Kerrie Walking Club 11:30 Sittercise 12.45 Word Jumble 1:15 Karaoke/ Marinetti Dice Hand Massages 2:15 Snack & Scattergories

7 10:00 Wednesday Workout 10:10 Finish the Phrase 10:30 Shuffleboard/ Dice Roulette Penny Ante 11:30 Progressive Relaxation 12:45 Balloon Volleyball 1:15 Hoy Card/ Cloud 9 Crafts w/ Cathye 2:15 Snack & Word Jumble

8 10:00 7 Min Stretch 10:10 Words to Live & Laugh By! 10:30 Card Hat Toss/ Home Run Baseball Lunch Outing @ Denny’s 11:30 Light & Lively 12:45 Country Cousins 1:15 Dancing w/ The Country Cousins Jeopardy/Green Thumbs 2:15 Snack & Humor is the Best Med

9 Cowboys & Cowgirls Wanted Saddle up to the SJRC Ranch for a Rootin-Tootin Good Time. We will be enjoying the talents of the Cowboy Poets,

Two Steppin with the Chuck B. and indulging in a Good ole’ fashion cowboy lunch. Dust off your boots and mosey on in for a for wild good time.

So Come on Y’all let’s Party

12 Melon Monday 10:00 Monday Morning Moving 10:10 The Monthly Gazette 10:30 Floor Yahtzee/ Dice Roulette Melon Treat Edible Art 11:30 Sittercise 12:45Spelling Bee 1:15 Umbrella Toss Nix the Six Green Thumbs 2:15 Snack & Math Minds

13 10:00 Warm Up Stretch 10:10Weekly Chronicles 10:30 Corn Hole/ Bible Study w/ Kerrie Walking Club 11:30 Yoga w/ Perry 12:45 Hangman 1:15 Dancing w/ Phil & Mary/LCR Dice Group Crossword 2:15 Snack & Jeopardy Trivia

14 10:00 Simple Stretch 10:10 Food For Thought 10:30 Spring Ball /Dominoes Dollar Tree Shopping 11:30 Light & Lively 12:45 Rhyme Time 1:15 Singing & Dancing w/ The Sidekicks Flag Down/ Crafts w/ Cathye 2:15 Snack & Remember When

15 10:00 Morning Fitness 10:10 Going Going Gone…. 10:30 Lawn Darts/ Ship Captain Crew Rolled Rangoon Baking 11 :30 Gentle Stretch 12:45 Hangman 1:15 Dancing w/ Phil & Mary / Bingo Green Thumbs 2:15 Snack and Birthday Party

16 10:00 7 Min Stretch 10:10 The Laughter Exercise 10:30 Horse Shoes/ Ship Captain Crew Group Crossword 11:30 Fittercise 12:45 Common Endings Game 1:15 Singing & Dancing w/ Kevin & Trish Bunco Challenge 2:15 Snack & Scattergories

19 10:00 Fitness Minute 10:10 Weekly Chronicles 10:30 Pig Dice / Uno Attack Lunch Outing @ Chili’s 11:30 Gentle Stretch 12:45 “Fair” Days Word Game 1:15 Ice Breakers/ Crazy 8’s Green Thumbs 2:15 Snack & Humor is the Best Medicine

20 Happy Birthday Lemonade 10:00 Remember When 10:10 The History of Lemonade 10:30 Horse Shoes/ Bible Study w/ Kerrie Walking Club 11:30 Light & Lively 12.45 Mixed Up Desserts 1:15 Piano w/ David/ Touchdown Dice Lemonade Frozen Treat Making 2:15 Snack & Outburst

21 10:00 Warm Up Workout 10:10 Remembering Summer Fun 10:30 Umbrella Toss/ Waving the White Flag Crafts w/ Cathye 11:30 B fit 12:45 Pictionary 1:15 Putt Putt Golf/ Run For It Life Long Learning 2:15 Snack & Rhyme Time

22 Birthday Celebration 10:00 7 Min Stretch 10:10 August B-day Wishes 10:30 Pop the Tail/ Birthday Baking Nix the Six 11:30 Sittercise 12:45 Country Cousins 1:15 Dancing w/ The Country Cousins Bday Baking Cont/Green Thumbs 2:15 Snack & August IQ

23 10:00 Stretch & Flex 10:10 The Syllables Game 10:30 Rocket Birdie/ Marinetti Jewelry Making 11:30 Light & Lively 12:45 Garage Sale Fill In the Blank 1:15 Karaoke/ Pig Out Dice Short Story Club 2:15 Snack & Random Trivia

26 10:00 Simple Stretch 10:10 Name 10 10:30 Can Shoot Out/ Juka Short Story Club 11:30 Light & Lively 12:45 Ball Toss 1:15 Guitar w/ Tim Anderson/ LCR Dice Green Thumbs 2:15 Snack & Outburst

27 VIVA Las Vegas This is going to be a one of a kind day! We will be playing Vegas style games, enjoying Sin City inspired lunch and THEN…….

We will be the very first audience to experience the amazing Paulette’s Vegas show before she sets off to Las Vegas to perform for the crowds!! WHAT AN HONOR!!!

28 10:00 Wednesday Workout 10:10 Mystery Person of the Week 10:30 Football Toss/ Jingo Apple Monkey Bread Baking 11:30 B Fit 12:45 Recipe Builder 1:15 Hoy Card / Dice Roulette Glamour 2:15 Snack & Trivia

29 10:00 Warm Up Fitness 10:10 Finish the Phrase 10:30 Floor Yahtzee/ Farkle Dollar Tree Shopping 11:30 B Fit 12:45 Word Jumble 1:15 Corn Hole/ All Boxed In / Green Thumbs 2:15 Snack & Riddle me This

30 10:00 The Syllables Game 10:10 Weekly Chronicles 10:30 Family Feud/ Dice Roulette Coffee Social Hour 11:30 Gentle Stretch 12:45 Recipe Builder 1:15 Bocce Ball/ Home Run Baseball Dice Stick or Switch 2:15 Snack and Humor is The Best Medicine