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We all know the official kickoff of summer is Memorial Day weekend, and we all know summer just isn’t the same without coleslaw. This is a great take to your Memorial Day Get Together. It can be doubled or even tripled for those larger events.
Old-Fashioned Sweet-Sour Coleslaw1 ½ lb. shredded green cabbage or 24 oz. package of carrot/cabbage
coleslaw1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup vinegar1 cup whipping cream (do not whip)
Works well to mix sauce 3-4 hours ahead and refrigerate. Add to cabbage just before serving. This recipe came from a tiny hotel in Lindsborg, Kansas many years ago.
World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. It is commemorated annually on June 5th. To celebrate the 2017 theme, Connecting People to Nature, we offer a traditional folk tale.Journey with us to a village
somewhere in the part of the world we now call the Democratic Republic of the Congo. People in the village fell asleep each evening to the lulling sounds of frogs that lived in a nearby marsh. One night the frogs kept
the village’s chief awake. The demanding and selfish chief ordered the frogs to be quiet. When the frogs ignored him, he became furious.The next morning, the chief
commanded the villagers to kill every frog. Fearing the chief ’s wrath, they ran to the marsh with spears and sticks.One elderly woman refused.
Recognizing her age, the chief decided to be merciful. “You’re too old to catch frogs, anyhow.”
Her response stunned him: “Oh! I am not standing here because I am old. I am standing here because you are making a serious mistake. There is something you need to learn. I will tell you what that is!”The chief retorted, “What can an
old woman like you teach me?”She answered, “This is what
I can teach you: All things are connected.”“What does that mean?” shouted
the chief. “You will see,” she warned. An eerie silence kept the villagers
awake that night. The chief -- pleased with his power and dominance -- slept soundly. A few days later mosquitoes
swarmed the village. Of course, they awakened the chief. He yelled his vicious threats. The mosquitoes just buzzed and bit.He called the villagers together
again and ordered them to kill every mosquito. Some tried. Others packed their belongings and left. They knew the situation
was impossible. With no frogs to eat the larvae, there would be more mosquitoes every day. Each day more families left the
village until there was no one left to rule. That’s when the chief understood the elderly woman’s words. “Now I understand. All things are connected.”But, alas, it was too late.
Versions of this tale can be found on line: http://www.worldenvironmentday.global; http://www.naturestory.com/everythingisconn.html; https://hwaairfan.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/all-things-are-linked or in collections such as Eleven Nature Tales: A Multicultural Journey by Pleasant DeSpain or Tales with Tails
may 31 Understanding and
Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors. 2:00-
4:00 pm at the Alzheimer’s Association, 918 13th St., Ste. 1, Greeley. Call 970-
392-9202 to register.
JUNE Support Groups:
Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Support GroupsEaton
3rd Tuesday at 10:00 am: Free Evangelical Church,
1325 3rd St., Eaton
Greeley 3rd Thursday at 2:00 pm:
Alzheimer’s Association 918 13th St., Ste. 1,
Greeley
Greeley Adult Children 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 pm: Alzheimer’s Association
918 13th St., Ste. 1, Greeley
Greeley 2nd & 4th Tuesday 9:30 am: Westview Church of Christ,
4151 W 20th St., Greeley
Parkinson’s Support Group
Greeley 4th Thursday 10:00 am:
Hope Pool & Therapy Center, 2780 28th Ave.,
Greeley
Community Grief Center
Understanding Grief class: Learn about the
grief process and receive support through a series
of seminars. First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm 4650 W 20th St., Greeley. No charge (970) 506-4114
for more information.
Activities CalendarMAY 29, 2017
lifeSENIOR
NEXT WEEK’S SENIOR NUTRITION LUNCH MENU:
SENIOR HEALTH & FitnessStress Busters Workshop: Learn new stress management techniques, relaxation, and coping skills. The Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers is a FREE evidence-based program that provides support to family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia. (Family caregivers only) Workshop meets once a week for nine weeks. FREE but registration is required by calling 970-346-6950 x 6130.
Mondays 7/17/17 to 9/18/17 from 1:00- 2:30 pm: Evans Community Complex (No class on September 4)
mon 6/5Cream of Asparagus Soup, Chicken Salad Pita, Crackers, Glazed Carrots, Fruit and Oatmeal Bar
tues 6/6Open Face BBQ Sandwich on Wheat Bun, Lima Bean Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Pears and Blueberries, Pumpkin Bar
wed 6/7Braised Beef, Rotini Pasta, Spinach and Garbanzo Bean Salad, Mandarin Oranges and Pineapple, and Marinated Vegetables
thurs 6/8Wheat Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Summer Vegetable Medley, Oranges and Pineapple, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Brownie
fri 6/9Seasoned Baked Cod, Lemon Wedge, Broccoli with Garden Seasoning, Wheat Roll, Butter, Orange, Kiwi, and Strawberries, Pinto Spice Cake
Did you know? Want something high in Vitamin C but don’t feel like eating fruit? Broccoli is very high in Vitamin C, making 1 cup of chopped broccoli the Vitamin C equivalent of an orange.
Senior Life is sponsored by the Weld County Area
Agency on Aging. If you have a story idea or something to share, please contact us at
(970) 346-6950 or [email protected]. All content
is subject to editing and/or approval by Weld County.
Connecting People to Nature: Celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY CONTACT
Greeley Senior Center 1010 6 th St, Greeley, CO 80631 970-350-9437 [email protected]
SHOW DATES
SEPT 28 – OCT 4 Art will remain hung for the
following week
OPENING RECEPTION
SEPT 28 from 4-6 p.m.
at the Union Colony Civic Center Two Rivers Lounge
Weld County artists who are age 50+ may submit artwork that has been completed in the last 5 years. All art must be original and two dimensional to include: paintings, drawings and mixed media.
No sculpture, photography, pottery or craft. Size is limited to 38” x 38”. All art must be framed for hanging. All artists must fill out an application by September 1, 2017.
ENTRIES DUE SEPT 1
The exhibit and opening reception is FREE and open to the publ ic!
THIS EVENT IS PROMOTING THE ART OF WELD COUNTY’S 50+ RESIDENTS.
THIS EVENT IS PROMOTING THE ART OF WELD COUNTY’S
50+ RESIDENTS. The exhibit and opening reception is
FREE and open to the public!
Entries Due Sept 1
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY CONTACTGreeley Senior Center • 1010 6th St, Greeley, CO 80631 • 970-350-9437 • [email protected]
SHOW DATES: SEPT 28 – OCT 4Art will remain hung for the following week
OPENING RECEPTION: SEPT 284-6 p.m. at the Union Colony Civic Center
Two Rivers Lounge
Weld County artists who are age 50+ may submit artwork that has been completed in the last 5 years.All art must be original and two dimensional to include: paintings, drawings and mixed media.
No sculpture, photography, pottery or craft. Size is limited to 38” x 38”.All art must be framed for hanging. All artists must fill out an application by September 1, 2017.
Memorial Day Recipe By Nancy Culbreath