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THE BROOKRIDGE STREAM
March 2021
Brookridge Retirement Community is owned and operated by the
Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina, Incorporated,
a not-for-profit organization committed to providing quality care and a
meaningful way of life for residents and staff...a place where residents and staff
become an extension of family that recognizes the dignity and worth of
each individual.
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1199 Hayes Forest Dr.
Winston Salem, NC
27106
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336-759-1044
We are on the web! Come visit us at
www.brookridgecommunity.org
Anne Adams 3/19…Apt.804
Margaret East 3/30…Apt.103
Barbara Futrell 3/31…2016 Lynch Court
Lucille Hall 3/17…Apt.707
Letha Huffman 3/28…Apt.101
Bettie Lee 3/20…Apt.512
Betty McPherson 3/03…Apt.500
Tom Moore 3/03…2012 Lynch Court
Nancy Shaw 3/11…Apt.203
Jack Thomas 3/08…Apt.406
Violet Parks-Apt.404A
Maribel’s Article
What are the nutritional needs as our bodies’ age?
The elderly need fewer calories overall, but the calories they consume need to come from nutrient-rich foods that are high In omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins D, C, and B12. There’s a recommended daily requirement for the elderly for each of these nutrients.
What are healthy eating habits as we age?
Tips for a Healthy Eating Plan Eat breakfast. Do not skip meals, as doing so may make you hungrier later. Choose high-fiber foods, like whole-grain breads and cereals, beans, deeply colored vegetables (like kale and sweet potatoes), and fruits. Drink fluids throughout the day. You may feel less thirsty as you get older.
What are facts about healthy eating?
You've heard it all your life, eat your fruits and vegetables. The benefits are huge. Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods we can eat. They are low in fat and calories, high in fiber, full of nutrients, Vitamins A and C, alpha and beta carotene, minerals and antioxidants.
What is the healthiest food to eat?
The World's Healthiest Foods are common "everyday" foods. These include the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, lean meats, fish, olive oil, herbs and spices that are familiar to most people.
What are some healthy foods to lose belly fat?
Throw beans in soups, stews and salads to melt away belly fat. Beans are rich in fiber and protein, a potent hunger-preventing combination that helps keep your energy levels balance longer.
A Reminder from Bari HartBook Club meets the last Friday each month.
All are welcome to join!
If anyone is interested in volunteering in the Library, please see Bari for a list of duties
and times.
Please help me WELCOME our new friend to Brookridge!
We are so glad you are here!
Violet Parks-Apartment 404A
March 26th is National Hat Day
Don’t forget to wear your favorite Hat!
Attention!!! Attention!!!!
To help save the economy, the Government will announce next
month that the Immigration Department will start deporting seniors in order to lower Social Security and Medicare costs.
Older people are easier to catch and will not remember how to get
back home!
-Submitted by Fran Burchette
Reminder:
March 14th
Recipe of the Month
Chef’s Corner Irish Stew
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds well-marbled chuck beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 3 teaspoons of salt (more to taste) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 large garlic cloves, minced 4 cups beef stock or broth 2 cups water 1 cup of Guinness extra stout 1 cup of hearty red wine 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons butter 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups) 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
1. Brown the beef:
Sprinkle about a teaspoon of salt over the beef pieces. Heat the olive oil in a large (6 to 8 quart), thick-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Pat dry the beef with paper towels and working in batches, add the beef (do not crowd the pan, or the meat will steam and not brown) and cook, without stirring, until well browned on one side, then use tongs to turn the pieces over and brown on another side.
2. Add garlic and sauté, then add stock, water, Guinness, wine, tomato paste, sugar, thyme Worcestershire, bay leaves, simmer:
Add garlic to the pot with the beef and sauté 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the beef stock, water, Guinness, red wine, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
Bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to the lowest setting, then cover and cook at a bare simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3. Sauté onions, carrots in separate pan:
While the pot of meat and stock is simmering, melt the butter in another pot over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots. Sauté the onions and carrots until the onions are golden, about 15 minutes. Set aside until the beef stew in step 2 has simmered for one hour.
4. Add onions, carrots, potatoes to beef stew, simmer:
Add the onions, carrots, and the potatoes to the beef stew. Add black pepper and two teaspoons of salt. Simmer uncovered until vegetables and beef are very tender, about 40 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Tilt pan and spoon off any excess fat.
Transfer stew to serving bowls. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Caught On Camera
We partied in style for our Mardi Gras Celebration! Not only was it Mardi Gras, but it was also our friend Ruth Clark’s 90th Birthday! So along with our Gumbo we had sandwiches, fruit and Birthday Cake, compliments of Ruth’s family!
Events to Remember
3/2 Jazz music with Emile at 3pm
3/3 Virtual Safari Tour at 3pm
3/4 Rummikub at 2:15pm
3/5 Yoga w/ Joy at 3:30pm
3/8 Meditation at 10:30am
3/9 Beltone Hearing Clinic 1-5pm
3/10 Armchair Travel at 3:15pm
3/11 This Month in History at 2:15pm
3/12 ACC March Madness Party at 2:30pm
3/16 Massages with Sara 10-4
3/17 St. Patrick’s Celebration at 3pm
3/19 Wine & Cheese Social at 3:30pm
3/23 Men’s Social at 2pm
3/25 Birthday Dinner at 4:45pm
3/30 Handwriting Analysis at 2:30pm
3/31 Craft Class at 10:30am
Upcoming TripsShopping Opportunities:
Walmart 3/02 & 3/23 at 10am
Skechers Outlet & Lunch at Jason’s Deli 3/18 at 9:45am
Dining Out:
Lunch at Claddagh’s Irish Restaurant 3/5 at 11am
Spiritual Opportunities:
The College Park Bus Pick Up will be announcing their start-up date soon. I will keep you posted.
Other:
Reynolda House Museum 3/26 at 11am
Trail Walking at Salem Lake 3/31 at 2pm
Upcoming TripsShopping Opportunities:
Walmart 3/02 & 3/23 at 10am
Skechers Outlet & Lunch at Jason’s Deli 3/18 at 9:45am
Dining Out:
Lunch at Claddagh’s Irish Restaurant 3/5 at 11am
Spiritual Opportunities:
The College Park Bus Pick Up will be announcing their start-up date soon. I will keep you posted.
Other:
Reynolda House Museum 3/26 at 11am
Trail Walking at Salem Lake 3/31 at 2pm
Words from Our Chaplain
Welcome, Spring (and lots more!)March has a bunch of important events:
1. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 am on March 14 (don’t forget to set your clocks FORWARD one hour).
2. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day
3. March 20 marks the first day of Spring (Yay!)
4. The Christian season of Lent, which began on February 17, carries through the month of March, ending on Thursday, April 1. Lent marks the season of preparation for Christians to celebrate Easter, which is April 4 this year.
6. Palm Sunday, March 28, commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
7. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday.
In the Western church Lent provides for a 40-day period of fasting (Sundays are excluded), in imitation of Jesus Christ’s fasting in the wilderness before he began his public ministry. The word “Lent” is derived from Middle English lente, which means “springtime,” which comes from Old English lencten; akin to Old High German lenzin, meaning “spring.” (Thank you Merriam-Webster)
Although it is thought that Lent was observed in the earliest churches, the practice was not formalized until the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE. It was a time of preparation of candidates for baptism and a time of penance for grievous sinners who were excluded from Communion and were preparing for their restoration. As a sign of their penitence, they wore sackcloth and were sprinkled with ashes. This form of public penance began to die out in the 9th century, and it became customary for all the faithful to be reminded of the need for penitence.
In some Protestant churches, Lent is observed with various services and practices; but Lent is not formally observed in many Evangelical or nondenominational churches.
In Christian calendars, March is a busy month. I hope that the season helps us to focus on and move toward the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, our living Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer!
Be Well: Practice “Wear” “Wait” and “Wash” !!!!!!!!!! (Yep, keep it up!)
Gene Sherrill, Chaplain, I/L
Chaplain Services : Sundays-Vespers at 4pm
(only 8 can attend each service)
Bible Study-3/10 & 3/24 at 2pm
Caught On Camera
Love was in the air this Valentine’s Day!
We celebrated with heart shaped donuts from Krispy Kreme, Trivia Games, Funny Photo
Props and beautiful Love Songs brought to us by
the lovely Staci Bruan.
February is Black History Month. In honor of Black History, we had a Soul Food Luncheon. It was absolutely delicious! Our Food Service Staff picked out their favorite Soul Food items and cooked them to perfection! Thank you all for doing such a fantastic job!
