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December 2017

Old-Fashioned Festive FareWhether carried on by culinary tradition or celebrated in story and song, some foods from years past remain part of the season’s festivities:Chestnuts — The lyrics of a sentimental holiday song describe “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Roasted chestnuts have been a common street food for centuries in Europe and Asia. The brown nuts are heated over a flame or in an oven. Once cooled, peeling the hard shell reveals a meaty, sweet-tasting nut.Sugarplums — The beloved Sugar Plum Fairy rules the Kingdom of Sweets in Tchaikovsky’s popular ballet “The Nutcracker.” A long-ago luxury, this confection from the 17th to 19th centuries was not actually a sugared plum as the name suggests, but a type of small, hard-sugar candy that resembled the fruit’s shape.Figgy pudding — The word pudding is a generic term for dessert in Britain, where a figgy pudding topped with a holly sprig ends a holiday meal. The dome-shaped, moist spice cake, loaded with dried fruit, is also called plum pudding and was most popular in the 15th to 19th centuries.

Winning PumpkinThe contest winning pumpkin was Oscar the Grouch, done by Kim in activities.

Music to Your EarsWhether you listen to jazz, belt out a tune at karaoke or play the piano, the melodies that surround you can do your body good. Note these health benefits of music:Boosts mood — Ever notice that certain songs put a smile on your face? Listening to your favorite music triggers the release of dopamine, a brain chemical responsible for feel-good emotions.Stimulates the brain — Many areas of the brain are engaged when a person listens to or creates music, much like the way the body gets a workout during exercise.Evokes memories — Songs from the past have the ability to take us to another time and may bring back comforting memories. Music therapy often helps Alzheimer’s patients.Promotes bonding — Attending a performance or joining a sing-along or drum circle encourages social interactions and reduces feelings of loneliness.

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Dear Lake Forest Friends, Family and ResidentsIt is my hope you are enjoying this holiday season, as there are so many things to be a part of in the life of the community. Please look over your calendar carefully to see all the neat things happening at this time of year. As well, please be sure to come on out so we can all spread the holiday cheer to one-another. Each and every one of you are very special, and I want you to know you are cared for.As always, have a great month and know I am here for you if you need me. In parting, I will leave you with some Christmas facts.– Tanya Ingram, ExEcutivE DirEctor

Did you know:Though Santa Claus has worn blue and white and green in the past, his traditional red suit came from a 1930s ad by Coca Cola.The Christmas tree made its way to America in the 1830s but wasn’t popular until 1846, after Germany’s Prince Albert brought it to England when he married Queen Victoria. The two were sketched in front of a Christmas tree, and the tradition instantly became popular.Santa Claus comes from St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop living in (what is now) Turkey in the fourth century AD. St. Nicholas had inherited a great deal of wealth and was known for giving it away to help the needy. When sainted, he became the protector of children.

Employee of the MonthFor our employee of the month, we chose to honor our housekeeper, Christine. Since Christine has started with us, she has been a pure pleasure to work with. Her productivity is amazing, and she always seems to have a great demeanor. Employees like Christine are why we have such a wonderful community. Thank you for all you do, Christine! Keep up the great work!

MEMORY CARE

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Activities Subject to Change

Transportation Schedule

Monday 2 p.m.

Scenic DriveFriday 2 p.m.

Sightseeing Ride

“Each day offers a reason to celebrate. Find it and experience true bliss.”

—Amy Leigh Mercree

DECEMBER 2017

HANUKKAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

WINTER BEGINS

CHRISTMAS EVE

NEW YEAR’S EVE

CHRISTMAS

9:00 Nature Walk/Religious Programs

9:30 Painting/Coloring 10:00 Word From a Word 10:30 Patio Fun/Singalong 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Pictionary/Newspaper/

Sports/Hydration 3:30 Courtyard Stroll/Patio Fun 5:30 Name That Tune/Trivia 6:00 Movie Night 7:00 Socializing/Free Time

9:00 Making Beds/Folding Clothes

10:30 Expletives Deleted/Kick Ball 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Scenic Drive 2:00 Mind & Hand Massage 3:00 Family Talk/Good Old Days 5:30 Food Suggestions/

Tongue Twisters 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Movie Trivia/Games 7:00 “Wheel of Fortune”

9:00 Labeling/Tic-Tac-Toe 9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Arts and Crafts 10:30 Familiar Sounds/Turtle Toss 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Bingo 2:30 Hot Potato 3:00 Hymn Music 5:30 Occupation Trivia 6:00 Walking Club/Fractured Phrases 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Table Games 7:00 TV Time/”Family Feud”

9:00 Putting on Hats/Nuts and Bolts 9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Visit to Lake/Punch Ball 10:30 Manicures & Music/

Setting the Table 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Ice Cream and Sherbet Social 3:00 Balloon Toss/Trivia 3:30 Singalong 5:30 Occupation Trivia 6:00 Walking Club/Chicken

or Egg Sayings 6:30 Movie Night

9:00 Connect 4/Puzzles on Back Porch

9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Brand Identification/

Time Slips 10:30 Dance Party 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Movie & Popcorn 3:30 Wet Paper Watercolors 5:30 Free Time/Favorite Pastime 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Table Games

9:00 Name That Singer 10:00 Manicures & Music 10:30 Kick Ball/Familiar Sounds 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Sightseeing Ride/

Music on the Patio 3:00 Hymn Music/Brain Quest 3:30 Matching Foods/Ingredients 5:30 Soothing Music/Find

Incorrect Shape 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Pajama Party

9:00 Name That Singer 10:00 Manicures & Music 10:30 Kick Ball/Familiar Sounds 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Sightseeing Ride/

Music on the Patio 3:00 Hymn Music/Brain Quest 3:30 Matching Foods/Ingredients 5:30 Soothing Music/Find

Incorrect Shape 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Pajama Party

9:00 Building Blocks/Identifying Scents

9:30 Flower Toss/Dominoes 10:00 Jewelry Show/Find

Incorrect Shape 10:30 Food Prep/Puzzles 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Trivia/Connect 4 3:30 Books/Magazines/Sticker Faces 5:30 Trivia Time/Table Fun 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Movie of Choice/Reminiscing

9:00 Building Blocks/Identifying Scents

9:30 Flower Toss/Dominoes 10:00 Jewelry Show/Find

Incorrect Shape 10:30 Food Prep/Puzzles 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Trivia/Connect 4 3:30 Books/Magazines/Sticker Faces 5:30 Trivia Time/Table Fun 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Movie of Choice/Reminiscing

9:00 Nature Walk/Religious Programs

9:30 Painting/Coloring 10:00 Word From a Word 10:30 Patio Fun/Singalong 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Pictionary/Newspaper/

Sports/Hydration 3:30 Courtyard Stroll/Patio Fun 5:30 Name That Tune/Trivia 6:00 Movie Night 7:00 Socializing/Free Time

9:00 Making Beds/Folding Clothes

10:30 Expletives Deleted/Kick Ball 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Scenic Drive 2:00 Mind & Hand Massage 3:00 Family Talk/Good Old Days 5:30 Food Suggestions/

Tongue Twisters 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Movie Trivia/Games 7:00 “Wheel of Fortune”

9:00 Labeling/Tic-Tac-Toe 9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Arts and Crafts 10:30 Familiar Sounds/Turtle Toss 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Bingo 2:30 Hot Potato 3:00 Hymn Music 5:30 Occupation Trivia 6:00 Walking Club/Fractured Phrases 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Table Games 7:00 TV Time/”Family Feud”

9:00 Putting on Hats/Nuts and Bolts 9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Visit to Lake/Punch Ball 10:30 Manicures & Music/Setting the Table 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Ice Cream and Sherbet Social 3:00 Balloon Toss/Trivia 3:30 Singalong 5:30 Occupation Trivia 6:00 Walking Club/Chicken or Egg Sayings 6:30 Movie Night

9:00 Connect 4/Puzzles on Back Porch

9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Brand Identification/

Time Slips 10:30 Dance Party 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Movie & Popcorn 3:30 Wet Paper Watercolors 5:30 Free Time/Favorite Pastime 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Table Games

9:00 Name That Singer 10:00 Manicures & Music 10:30 Kick Ball/Familiar Sounds 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Sightseeing Ride/

Music on the Patio 3:00 Hymn Music/Brain Quest 3:30 Matching Foods/Ingredients 5:30 Soothing Music/Find

Incorrect Shape 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Pajama Party

9:00 Building Blocks/Identifying Scents

9:30 Flower Toss/Dominoes 10:00 Jewelry Show/Find

Incorrect Shape 10:30 Food Prep/Puzzles 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Trivia/Connect 4 3:30 Books/Magazines/Sticker Faces 5:30 Trivia Time/Table Fun 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Movie of Choice/Reminiscing

9:00 Nature Walk/Religious Programs

9:30 Painting/Coloring 10:00 Word From a Word 10:30 Patio Fun/Singalong 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Pictionary/Newspaper/

Sports/Hydration 3:30 Courtyard Stroll/Patio Fun 5:30 Name That Tune/Trivia 6:00 Movie Night 7:00 Socializing/Free Time

9:00 Making Beds/Folding Clothes

10:30 Expletives Deleted/Kick Ball 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Scenic Drive 2:00 Mind & Hand Massage 3:00 Family Talk/Good Old Days 5:30 Food Suggestions/

Tongue Twisters 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Movie Trivia/Games 7:00 “Wheel of Fortune”

9:00 Labeling/Tic-Tac-Toe 9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Arts and Crafts 10:30 Familiar Sounds/Turtle Toss 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Bingo 2:30 Hot Potato 3:00 Hymn Music 5:30 Occupation Trivia 6:00 Walking Club/Fractured Phrases 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Table Games 7:00 TV Time/”Family Feud”

9:00 Labeling/Tic-Tac-Toe 9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Arts and Crafts 10:30 Familiar Sounds/Turtle Toss 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Bingo 2:30 Hot Potato 3:00 Hymn Music 5:30 Occupation Trivia 6:00 Walking Club/Fractured Phrases 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Table Games 7:00 TV Time/”Family Feud”

9:00 Putting on Hats/Nuts and Bolts 9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Visit to Lake/Punch Ball 10:30 Manicures & Music/Setting the Table 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Ice Cream and Sherbet Social 3:00 Balloon Toss/Trivia 3:30 Singalong 5:30 Occupation Trivia 6:00 Walking Club/Chicken or Egg Sayings 6:30 Movie Night

9:00 Putting on Hats/Nuts and Bolts 9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Visit to Lake/Punch Ball 10:30 Manicures & Music/Setting the Table 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Ice Cream and Sherbet Social 3:00 Balloon Toss/Trivia 3:30 Singalong 5:30 Occupation Trivia 6:00 Walking Club/Chicken or Egg Sayings 6:30 Movie Night

9:00 Connect 4/Puzzles on Back Porch

9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Brand Identification/Time Slips 10:30 Dance Party 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Movie & Popcorn 3:30 Wet Paper Watercolors 5:30 Free Time/Favorite Pastime 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Table Games

9:00 Connect 4/Puzzles on Back Porch

9:30 Pledge/Rise and Shine 10:00 Brand Identification/

Time Slips 10:30 Dance Party 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Movie & Popcorn 3:30 Wet Paper Watercolors 5:30 Free Time/Favorite Pastime 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Table Games

9:00 Name That Singer 10:00 Manicures & Music 10:30 Kick Ball/Familiar Sounds 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Sightseeing Ride/

Music on the Patio 3:00 Hymn Music/Brain Quest 3:30 Matching Foods/Ingredients 5:30 Soothing Music/Find

Incorrect Shape 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Pajama Party

9:00 Name That Singer 10:00 Manicures & Music 10:30 Kick Ball/Familiar Sounds 11:30 Monthly Birthday Party 2:00 Sightseeing Ride/

Music on the Patio 3:00 Hymn Music/Brain Quest 3:30 Matching Foods/Ingredients 5:30 Soothing Music/Find

Incorrect Shape 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Pajama Party

9:00 Building Blocks/Identifying Scents

9:30 Flower Toss/Dominoes 10:00 Jewelry Show/Find

Incorrect Shape 10:30 Food Prep/Puzzles 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Trivia/Connect 4 3:30 Books/Magazines/Sticker Faces 5:30 Trivia Time/Table Fun 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Movie of Choice/Reminiscing

9:00 Building Blocks/Identifying Scents

9:30 Flower Toss/Dominoes 10:00 Jewelry Show/Find

Incorrect Shape 10:30 Food Prep/Puzzles 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Trivia/Connect 4 3:30 Books/Magazines/Sticker Faces 5:30 Trivia Time/Table Fun 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Cards/Puzzles/Magazines 7:00 Movie of Choice/Reminiscing

9:00 Nature Walk/Religious Programs 9:30 Painting/Coloring 10:00 Word From a Word 10:30 Patio Fun/Singalong 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Pictionary/Newspaper/

Sports/Hydration 3:30 Courtyard Stroll/Patio Fun 5:30 Name That Tune/Trivia 6:00 Movie Night 7:00 Socializing/Free Time

9:00 Nature Walk/Religious Programs 9:30 Painting/Coloring 10:00 Word From a Word 10:30 Patio Fun/Singalong 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Pictionary/Newspaper/

Sports/Hydration 3:30 Courtyard Stroll/Patio Fun 5:30 Name That Tune/Trivia 6:00 Movie Night 7:00 Socializing/Free Time

9:00 Making Beds/Folding Clothes 10:30 Expletives Deleted/Kick Ball 12:30 Relaxation 2:00 Scenic Drive 2:00 Mind & Hand Massage 3:00 Family Talk/Good Old Days 5:30 Food Suggestions/

Tongue Twisters 6:00 Walking Club/Patio Fun 6:30 Movie Trivia/Games 7:00 “Wheel of Fortune”

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