provpark newsletter november2013

Nov. 2013

A couple of articles published recently have some medical ideas we retirees should find interesting. In an October issue of The Week magazine, a lengthy discussion dealt with the latest research findings on the aging process, all leading to the question of how long do human being want to live. Advances in medicine have already contributed to advancing average life expectancy from 46 in 1900 to 78 today.

A gerontologist has suggested that there is a 50-50 chance of bringing aging under decisive medical control within the next 25 years or so. Through research involving

How Long Do We Want to Live?

genes, “scientists are hoping to train the body’s immune system to destroy cancer cells, tweak DNA to prevent healthy cells from dying, and create new organs through cell technology.”

Since organ failure is a major cause of death, we’re told that finding ways to create replacement should extend life by several decades. The exciting area of stem cell research is meeting with amazing success. Scientists have already developed functioning miniature livers and a full-beating mouse heart.

Both articles emphasize the

importance of telomeres on the ends of chromosomes (the structures inside each cell that contain the genes). A key to understanding the aging process is knowledge that cells repeatedly divide over the course of years to renew the body. In the case of older cells, the telomeres become shorter and frayed, ultimately dying. Some biologists argue that manipulating the genes to prevent telomeres from degenerating might stop aging all together.

An article in the Waco paper, “Ask Dr. K,” emphasized the

a note from the desk of Charles Tolbert

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Veteran’s Week Celebrations!We will be having a special Veteran’s Week Celebration beginning the week of Nov. 10th. We will be taking residents to the Waco Veteran’s Day Parade on Nov. 11th and we are having a special Thank You Party for our veterans on Nov 13th at 2:30 in The Village Dining Room. On Friday, Nov. 15th we will have a special Happy Hour in honor of our Veterans. Everyone is invited to all of the festivities.

Jerry Benson

Ernest Bezdek

John Bowman

Agnes Britt

Tom Brush

Malcolm Coone

Billy Davis

Leon Dobbs

Howard Felty

Cecil Forson

Charles Frost

John Gates

Johnnie Gilmore

Lawrence Green

Robert Jolly

Jim Kemp

David Lowe

John Lynch

Paul Marable

Lewis Norris

Thank You to Our Veterans. Henry Patterson

Alan Pilot

James Ping

Bill Porter

Ralph Post

Jimmy Sutton

Charles Tolbert

C.J. Wilson.

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, Tx.

Photos taken on a recent trip to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, TX.

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fact that chronic stress causes cells to age prematurely. It leads to shorter telomeres, affecting cells that are older, closer to the end of their lives. Research also suggests that people with shorter telomeres are more likely to develop certain types of cancer, heart disease and dementia. So, there is the

possibility of slowing the aging of cells with stress-reduction techniques, especially physical activity and diet.

Scientists are making remarkable progress in aging research, but we have to ask again how long do we want to live. What about a world of 125

year olds? Imagine the stain on the environment and welfare systems. After all has been said and done, we retirees today are seeking to enjoy the life span we now have, treasuring our memories from the past.

My little Mom was frugal And as clever as could be. I discerned this as a lad: Nobody's fool was she!

There was a world of wisdom In Mama's deep-set eyes, But early-on I knew she wasn't Advertising-wise.

She put her trust in brand names. It was her rule of thumb: Only Crisco made good shortening And Wrigley’s made good gum.

If Dad brought home a different brand, As occasionally he would, She’d say, “I never heard of that! It can’t be any good.”

We all ate Light Crust biscuits With Mama’s guarantee Because the Light Crust Dough Boys Were on WBAP.

If she read it in a magazine Or the Dallas Morning News She knew that henceforth that must be The brand she had to choose.

She sent me for some Bayer’s To the pharmacy one day. I came home with St. Joseph’s And she threw them all away.

---CWC

“I Saw it in the Saturday Evening Post.”

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Tossed Salad, Pork Marsala

Oven Brown Potatoes, Broccoli and Cauliflower

Mix Dinner

Peach Halves, Shepard’s Pie, Spinach

2 Lunch

Pickled Beets, Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles, Vegetable

Medley Dinner

Mandarin Oranges, BBQ Chicken, Cream Style Corn,

Turnip Greens

3 Lunch

Ambrosia Salad, BBQ Brisket, Potato Salad,

Ranch Style Beans Dinner

Stuffed Pear Half, Chicken Florentine, Mashed Potatoes, Zucchini and Tomatoes

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Lunch Pickled Beets, Pasta

Primavera, Vegetable Medley Dinner

Mandarin Oranges, Deli Roast Beef Sandwich, Potato

Chips

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Apple Waldorf Salad, Pork Loin, Scalloped Potatoes, Okra and

Tomatoes Dinner

Roast Turkey and Gravy, Whipped Potatoes and Roasted Cauliflower

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Carrot Raisin Salad, Chili with Beans, Spinach, Corn

Bread Dinner

Steak Fingers with Gravy, Macaroni and Cheese,

Braised Cabbage

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Tossed Salad, Chicken Parmesan over Angel Hair Pasta, Green

Peas Dinner

Hamburger Salad, Hamburgers, Steak Fries

8 Lunch

Fried Catfish, Au Gratin Potatoes, Collard Greens

Dinner Tossed Garden Salad,

Burgundy Pork Loin, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley

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Strawberry Banana Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Green

Beans Dinner

Turkey and Ham Deli Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes and Pickles,

Potato Chips10

Lunch Applesauce Gelatin,

Baked Ham, Black Eyed Peas, Fried Okra

Dinner Italian Pot Roast Sandwich with Creamed Potatoes, Mixed Squash

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Marinated Cucumber Salad, Swiss Steak, Baked

Potato, Broccoli Dinner

Tropical Fruit Salad, Chopped BBQ Sandwich, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw

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Marinated Vegetables, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Au

Gratin Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

Dinner Under the Sea Gelatin, Beef

Stew, Seasoned Cabbage

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Autumn Gelatin, Chopped Beef Steak, New Potatoes,

Brussels Sprouts Dinner

Chicken Strips with Gravy. Mashed Potatoes, French

Style Green Beans

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Swedish Meatballs, Whipped Potatoes, Squash

Medley Dinner

Chicken and Dumplings Vegetable Medley

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Under the Sea Gelatin Herb Roasted Chicken, Baked Sweet Potatoes,

Green Peas Dinner

Stuffed Pear Half, Denver Scramble, Bacon, Biscuits

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Garden Salad, Baked Ziti, Buttered

Carrots Dinner

Fruit Cocktail, Salmon Croquettes, Rice Pilaf,

Green Beans

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Apple Waldorf Salad Roasted Turkey with

Gravy, Cornbread Dressing, Steamed

Broccoli Dinner

Tropical Fruit Salad, Popcorn Shrimp, Steak Fries, Stewed Tomatoes

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Autumn Jell-O Beef Stew, White Rice,

Winter Blend Vegetables Dinner

Celery and Carrot Sticks Chicken Fried Steak,

Creamed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

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Ambrosia Fruit Salad Mesquite Chicken,

Twice Baked Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans

Dinner Hamburger Salad

Beef Cheeseburger Steak Fries, Baked Beans

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Steak Fingers with Cream Gravy, Macaroni and Cheese,

Vegetable Medley

Dinner Chicken Stir Fry

Steamed Rice, Buttered Broccoli

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Cole Slaw Fried Catfish, Parsley New Potatoes, Cream

Style Corn Dinner

Tossed Salad Eggplant Parmesan served

over Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Squash

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Under the Sea Gelatin, Virginia Baked Ham,

Broccoli & Rice Casserole, Stewed Tomatoes

Dinner Applesauce

Beef Tips with Gravy over Noodles, California Blended Vegetables

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Tossed Garden Salad, Beef Enchilada, Spanish Rice,

Pinto Beans Dinner

Tossed Garden Salad, Old Fashioned Corn Dogs,

Crispy Tater Tots

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Carrot & Raisin Salad, Fried Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts

Dinner Ambrosia, BBQ Beef Brisket, Potato Salad,

Ranch Style Beans

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Tossed Salad, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Broccoli

Dinner Tropical Fruit, Lemon Pepper Tilapia Filet, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans

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Strawberry Banana Salad, Chicken and Dumplings,

Turnip Greens Dinner

Sausage & Peppers, Carrots & Peas, Whipped Potatoes

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Stuffed Pear Halves Meatloaf, Whipped Potatoes, Vegetable

Medley Dinner

Rosy Applesauce, Chopped BBQ Sandwich, Cole Slaw

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Holiday Meal Dinner

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Steak Fries,

Carrots

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Tossed Salad, Pork Marsala

Oven Brown Potatoes, Broccoli and Cauliflower

Mix Dinner

Peach Halves, Shepard’s Pie, Spinach

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Pickled Beets, Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles, Vegetable

Medley Dinner

Mandarin Oranges, BBQ Chicken, Cream Style Corn, Turnip Greens

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Ambrosia Salad, BBQ Brisket, Potato Salad,

Lunch

Pickled Beets, Smothered Chicken over Pasta,

Lunch

Apple Waldorf Salad, Pork Loin, Scalloped

Lunch

Carrot Raisin Salad, Chili with Beans, Spinach, Corn

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Tossed Salad, Chicken Parmesan over

Lunch

Fried Catfish, Au Gratin Potatoes, Broccoli

Lunch

Strawberry Banana Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Seasoned

November 2013 Menus may change without notice.

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The Village & St. Elizabeth Place Activities

Note: Occasionally standard activities listed (ex. Mass & Games People Play) may be omitted due to lack of space. Those activities are availible as usual, unless otherwise noted.

9:30 EXERCISE (FC)

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2:00 MOVIE & POPCORN

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9:00 SATURDAY MORNING COFFEE CLUB (FC) 1:30 ST E BINGO

WITH JO ANNE (ST E DR)2:30 W.O.W. WITH JEANETTE & INGE

(ST E LIBRARY)

9:30 MASS (CH)

10:45 WORSHIP SERVICE (CH)

2:00 VILLAGE BINGO WITH JO ANNE (VDR)

9:30 EXERCISE (FC)10:00 MASS (CH)

1:30 VILLAGE FORUM W/DAVE GUYER

2:30 ST E CARD BINGO (ST E DR)

9:30 EXERCISE (FC)10:00 MASS (CH)10:00 SHOPPING VAN1:30 ST E FORUM

(STE E DR)2:30 VILLAGE CARD

BING0 (VDR)3:30 BIBLE STUDY

RANDALL PERRY (ST E LIB)

7:00 TRIP TO CHOCTAW CASINO8:30 PRETTY NAILS & PEDICURES BY GLORIA (VAR)

9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:15 ED. CREDIT UNION2:00 GAMES PEOPLE

PLAY (BAL)2:30 AFTERNOON

DELIGHT

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(ST.E DR) 2:30 VILLAGE BINGO2:30 CHURCH ALIVE

BIBLE STUDY /ST E LIB 6:00 GOSPEL MUSIC JAMBOREE @ LEE LOCKWOOD

9:30 EXERCISE (FC)10:00 MASS1:30 PASS THE BOMB

(STE AR)2:30 HAPPY HOUR

WINGS (VDR) 4:30 TRIP TO REDMAN BINGO

9:00 SATURDAY MORNING COFFEE CLUB ( FC) 1:30 ST. E BINGO

WITH JO ANNE (ST E DR)

VETERAN’S WEEK OF CELEBRATION

9:30 MASS (CH)

10:45 WORSHIP SERVICE (CH)2:00 VILLAGE BINGO WITH JO ANNE

(VDR)

9:00 VETERAN’S PARADE

9:30 EXERCISE (FC)

10:00 MASS (CH)

9:30 BLOOD PRESS CHECK (STE AR)

9:30 EXERCISE (FC)10:00 MASS (CH)10:00 SHOPPING VAN1:00 TRIP TO CABELLA’S NEW STORE IN WACO3:30 BIBLE STUDY

RANDALL PERRY (STE E LIB)

8:30 PRETTY NAILS VAR 9:30 EXERCISE (FC)

10:15 ED. CREDIT UNION 2:00 GAMES PEOPLE

PLAY (BAL) 2:30 VETERAN’S CELEBRATION PARTY (VDR) 6:30 ST. ELIZABETH BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH JAY & TAMMY (ST. E.DR)

9:30 EXERCISE

10:00 MASS1:00 SHOPPING VAN1:30 ST. E. BINGO

(ST.E DR) 2:30 VILLAGE BINGO

(VDR)2:30 CHURCH ALIVE

BIBLE STUDY (ST E LIB)

9:30 EXERCISE (FC)10:00 MASS 10:00- 4:00 GIFT BAZAAR COMMUNITY ROOM

2:30 HAPPY HOUR EGGROLLS (VDR)



9:30 MASS (CH)




1:00 VILL DOLLAR STORE1:00 STE DOLLAR STORE

2:00 INTERNATIONALCOFFEE & TRAVEL (BAL)

9:00 SEW & MEND(QP)9:30 EXERCISE (FC)

10:00 SHOPPING VAN2:30 HYMN SING

ALONG (BAL)3:30 BIBLE STUDY

RANDALL PERRY6:30 COLEMAN

GOSPEL BAND (ST. E DR)

8:30 PRETTY NAILS

(VAR)9:30 EXERCISE (FC)

10:15 ED. CREDIT UNION (STE LOBBY)2:00 GAMES PEOPLE


DELIGHT

9:30 EXERCISE10:00 MASS

1:00 SHOPPING VAN1:30 ST. E. BINGO




9:30 EXERCISE (FC)

10:00 MASS

1:30 PASS THE BOMB (STE AR)2:30 HAPPY HOUR

RIBS (VDR)

9:00 SATURDAY MORNING COFFEE CLUB ( FC)

1:30 ST. E BINGO WITH JO ANNE (ST E DR)

9:30 MASS (CH)




2:00 VILLAGE BIRTHDAY PARTY w/CRAIG ARMSTRONG(VDR)


9:30 EXERCISE (FC)10:00 MASS (CH)10:00 SHOPPING VAN

3:30 BIBLE STUDY RANDALL PERRY (STE E LIB)

8:30 PRETTY NAILS ( VAR)9:30 EXERCISE (FC)

9:30 IN COMPANY OF ANGELS EXHIBIT LEE LOCKWOOD 10:15 ED CREDIT UNION (STE LOBBY)

2:30 AFTERNOON DELIGHT

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

DAY

NO EXERCISE TODAY 10:00 MASS

1:00 ST. ELIZABETH BINGO (ST.E.DR)

2:00 VILLAGE BINGO (VDR)


1:30 ST. E BINGO WITH JO ANNE (ST.E.DR)

**Contact Christy with questions 761-8467**


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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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Welcome Bob Jolly Apt. 2220Mr. Jolly moved to St Elizabeth October 5 from his home in Waco. He was born in Otto, Texas and graduated from Ben Hur High School. In 1942, he joined the Naval Air Force and spent most of his time stationed at Pearl Harbor.

Bob married in 1950; they settled in Waco and raised their two sons, Robert and Allen. He worked several years for Safeway Food Stores and then Lone Star Gas Company, where he was Director of Marketing.

Bob is a “sports lover” and enjoys watching golf, football, baseball, and even NASCAR.

He has two grandsons, three granddaughters and one 4 year old great-granddaughter, Chelsey, who he describes as “the cutest girl in Houston.”

We’re glad to have you here, Mr. Jolly!

Fitness Center (FC)Chapel (CH)Village Dining Room (VDR)St. Elizabeth Dining Room (ST E DR)

Activity Calendar Location AbbreviationsVillage Activity Room (VAR)St. Elizabeth Activity Room (ST E AR)Quilt Patch 2nd floor Village behind elevator (QP)

St. Elizabeth Library (ST E LIB)Village Lobby (VLB)

Olan Hicks Nov. 6Barbara Anderson Nov. 8Ruth Sappenfield Nov. 13Maxene Pierson Nov. 15

Evelyn Rowlett Nov. 27Theo Pilot Nov. 29Ruth Klipper Nov. 30Joanne Hogan Nov. 30

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