www.coventryplace-ga.com2806 North Decatur Road • Decatur, GA 30033 • (404) 296-0962

CoventryPlace

Established 1987

CoventryPlace

Established 1987

September 2018OFFICE HOURSMonday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Weekends 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

COVENTRY PLACECONTACT INFORMATION

E-mail- marketing@coventryplace-ga.comEmergency After-Hours # (404) 299-9651

Step Out Into NatureWalking is a recommended form of exercise,

but taking your steps outside can benefit yourmind as well as your body. Researchers say thata walk in a park or other natural surroundingsappears to affect the part of the brain thatcontrols brooding. In a study of people whostrolled in a green space, scans showed lessactivity in that brain region, and the walkersreported fewer negative thoughts and improvedmental health.

Letter From the ManagerThe celebration of Labor Day has many origins,

including a parade on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York Cityby the Knights of Labor. The purpose of the holiday isto create a day off for the “working man” and celebratethe strength and spirit of trade and labor organizations.It has basically remained the same over the years, withthe addition of picnics, barbecues and fireworkdisplays. So that our staff may celebrate this holidaywith friends and family, our office will be closed onLabor Day. We hope that all of our residents enjoy aday of rest and relaxation!

Thanks,The Manager

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the worldwould go to pieces, I would still plant my

apple tree.” —Martin Luther

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Trivia Whiz

A Bunch ofGrape Facts

Plump andportable, grapes are ahealthy grab-and-gosnack and a favoriteingredient in jams,jellies and beverages.Bite into this bunchof grape facts:

Grapes date back toat least 6000 B.C. inthe region near theCaspian Sea.

Botanicallyclassified as a berry,the round fruit comesin a range of colors.

Grapes grow onvines in large clusters,and on average, thereare 75 to 100 grapesin a bunch.

Concord grapeswere developed in1849 and namedafter the town inMassachusetts wherethey were first grown.Concords are usedin jams, jelliesand juices.

It takes about4 pounds of grapesto make 1 poundof raisins.

Nearly all ofthe fresh grapesconsumed in theU.S. are grownin California.

The Lunchbox LegacyThe sight of a metal lunchbox is a

source of nostalgia for many peoplewho carried one to school or work.

Beginning in the late 1800s, workersand children packed their lunches incloth, wicker baskets, metal pails andtins. In 1902, the first true lunchbox wassold. Created for kids, it was made ofmetal, resembled a picnic basket andfeatured images of playing children.

The design of these containerschanged in the following years. Thefamiliar dome-shaped worker’s lunchboxwith a thermos bottle for keepingbeverages hot or cold debuted in 1911.Then in 1935, the first lunchbox toshowcase a licensed character came onthe market in the form of an oval metaltin decorated with Mickey Mouse andhis friends.

School lunches were forever changedin 1950, the year that Aladdin Industriesproduced a square metal lunchbox with apicture of TV cowboy Hopalong Cassidy.With 600,000 sold in the first year, theproduct proved that lunchboxes andentertainment went hand in hand.

Old-Time JobsThat Are New Again

Despite economic changes andadvances in technology, manytraditional jobs that begandecades or centuries ago areseeing a boost in business.

Butcher. Before supermarketswere common, neighborhoodbutchers prepared fresh cuts ofmeat for customers. With many oftoday’s consumers desiring locallysourced food, butcher shops aremaking a comeback.

Blacksmith. The ancient practiceof forging objects from iron nearlyfaded away when machines begandoing the work, but a trend inhandcrafted metalwork hasrevived the trade.

Milkman. Many homes hadfresh bottles of milk delivered totheir door until grocery stores andrefrigerators made the servicenearly obsolete by the 1970s. Thecurrent farm-to-table movementhas some farms offering homedelivery of their milk anddairy products.

Cobbler. Shoemakers have beenmaking footwear by hand forcenturies, and specialty shops stillcater to customers who wanthandmade goods or prefer torepair rather than replace a pairof shoes.

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Canine War HeroesMilitary working dogs have a long

legacy of brave acts during combat.During National Service Dog Monthin September, salute some ofhistory’s heroic canines:

Sallie. A Staffordshire bull terrier,Sallie was the mascot of the11th Pennsylvania VolunteerInfantry during the Civil War. Atthe Battle of Gettysburg, she wasseparated from her unit anddiscovered three days later guardingwounded soldiers. A bronze statue ofSallie is part of a monument at thehistoric battle site.

Stubby. This stray bull terrier muttgained fame for his courageousdeeds in World War I. His sharphearing and sense of smell warnedArmy troops of incoming shells andgas attacks, and he once caught anenemy spy by the seat of the pants.Stubby received numerous honors,including the rank of sergeant, andlater served as GeorgetownUniversity’s mascot.

Chips. Trained as an Army sentry,Chips was a mix of German shepherd,collie and husky. He became the mostfamous military dog of World War IIfor his heroism at the 1943 invasionof Sicily, where he charged intogunfire to attack enemy soldiers,forcing their surrender.

Nemo. While serving as a sentry inthe Air Force during the Vietnam War,this German shepherd showed greatbravery and loyalty when he and hishandler were hit by enemy fire.Despite severe injuries, Nemo leapedat their attackers, giving the airmantime to radio for reinforcements. Thedog then covered his handler’s bodywith his own until help arrived.

Wit & Wisdom

BE SURE TO ...1. Check the

bulletin board DAILYfor additionalactivities orcancellations.

2. Listen toannouncements.

3. When signing upfor a trip to thedoctor, put down thetime as 30 minutesbefore yourappointment.

4. No plastic,magazines or phonebooks can be put inthe newspaper recyclebins. Do not putnewspaper back in theplastic bag.

Church BusSchedule!!!!!Saturday

5pm......St. ThomasMore Catholic Church

Sunday 10 am......Decatur UnitedMethodist Church

Lunch BunchOutings

Our Lunch Bunchheads to a localrestaurant eachmonth, and wewelcome anyone whowants to join us! Getthe dish on our nextouting at the frontdesk or on thecalendar.

September 2018

DINING ROOMSERVING HOURSBreakfast7-8:15 a.m.Lunch12-1 p.m.Dinner5-5:30 p.m.The Dining Room Closes

at 6 p.m.

A Grilling OriginalIt’s called the

innovation that madeoutdoor grilling abackyard tradition. In1951, George Stephen ofChicago invented thenow-iconic dome-shapedcharcoal grill using ametal boating buoy thatwas cut in two. He usedone half for cooking andthe other half as a lid,which helped control thegrill’s heat and smokeand provided protectionfrom the elements.Although an oddity whenit was first sold in 1952,Stephen’s Weber Kettlegrill has since become themost popular grill in theworld.

Positive Thought“The single act of

kindness throws out rootsin all directions, and theroots spring up and makefresh trees.” —FrederickWilliam Faber

Sunday Monday Tuesday

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1:30 Bingo

3:00 HYMN SING-ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICEHappy Birthday Brent Garcia

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici12:00 Labor Day Cookout

4:00 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

1:30 Silver Sneakers

2:30 BINGO!Happy Birthday CharlieMetz!!!!!

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1:30 Bingo

3:00 HYMN SING-ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici2:00 Arts and Craft4:00 Bridge ClubHappy Birthday Tim Curtis!!!!!

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

12:15 Birthday Luncheon1:30 Silver Sneakers

2:30 BINGO!Happy Birthday LonzaHollis!!!!

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1:30 Bingo

3:00 HYMN SING-ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICEHappy Birthday KarenFisher!!!!

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici2:00 Movie and Popcorn4:00 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

1:15 Bible Talk

1:30 Silver Sneakers

2:30 BINGO!

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1:30 Bingo

3:00 HYMN SING-ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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9:00 “Field Trip” GeorgiaAquarium10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

4:00 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

1:30 Silver Sneakers

2:30 BINGO!

Calendar of Events

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10:00 Drinks and Donuts

Football in the TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!!!

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9:00 Kroger

10:00 Chair Exercise With JohnClerici!!!!!

1:30 Kroger2:30 Ring Toss

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8:30-2:00 DR RUNS2:30 Karaoke With Maria!!!

710:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici11:00 Jewelry and More WithRosie1:30 Shopping Trip “Walmart”

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge ClubHappy Birthday BarbaraHessler!!!!

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10:00 Drinks and Donuts

Football in The TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!!!Happy Birthday David Roth!!!!!

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9:00 Kroger

10:00 Chair Exercise With JohnClerici!!!!!

1:30 Publix

2:30 Beanbag Toss

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8:30-2:00 DR RUNS2:30 Ken Glessner Sings!!!!

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

11:15 Lunch Bunch“Bambinells”

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

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10:00 Drinks and Donuts

Football in the TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!

7:00 Field Trip “StoneMountain Laser Show”

199:00 Kroger9:30 Mani-Pedi

10:00 Chair Exercises W/ JohnClerici

1:30 Aldi

2:30 Lawn Darts6:00 COMMUNION WITH TOMHAGOOD

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8:30-2:00 DR RUNS2:30 Ice Cream Social

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

1:30 Shopping Trip “LastChance Thrift Store”

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

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10:00 Drinks and Donuts

Football in the TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!!!

269:00 Kroger

10:00 Chair Exercise With JohnClerici!!!!!

1:30 Kroger

2:30 Frisbee TossHappy Birthday MargaretHinze!!!!!

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

11:00 Avon With Donna2:30 Wine & Cheese Party

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

1:30 Shopping Trip “DollarTree”

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

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10:00 Drinks and Donuts

Football in the TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!!!

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Talk About It

Music MemoriesFrom classical to

rock ’n’ roll, people’smusic preferences arevaried and unique.Form an ensembleof friends and familyfor a discussionabout music.

What types ofmusic do you enjoy?Have your tasteschanged overthe years?

Who are yourfavorite singers,musicians or bands?Why do you liketheir music?

Are you musicallyinclined? If so, doyou sing or play aninstrument? Didyou learn on yourown, learn from afamily member, ortake lessons?

Have you everperformed in front ofan audience, eithersolo or as a memberof a band or choir?Talk about yourexperiences of beingon stage.

Share yourfavorite memoriesof attending liveconcerts. Whoperformed, and wherewas the concert held?

Lemonade in The Shade!!!!!

Word Games and S’mores!!!

Coffee TalkAcross the globe, people drink 1.6

billion cups of coffee every day.

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Fourth of July Cookout!!!

Residents enjoyed the viewing of“ANNIE”!!!!!

Residents visit “The Delta Museum.”

Laugh Lines

It’s About TimeRunning late is a

common dilemma.Kill some time withthese amusing excusesbosses have heardfrom tardy employees:

“I forgot it wasn’tthe weekend.”

“My left turn signalwas out so I had tomake all right turnsto get to work.”

“I thought ofquitting today, butthen decided not to,so I came in late.”

“There was a storegrand opening, andI wanted to get theopening day sales.”

“I had to go tobingo.”

“My dad offered tomake me a grilledcheese sandwich, andI couldn’t say no.”

“I was cornered bya moose.”

“My mother-in-lawwouldn’t stoptalking.”

“I was confused bythe time change andunsure if it was‘spring forward’ or‘fall back.’”

“The sunrise was sobeautiful that I had tostop and take it in.”

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