March Horoscopes and Birthdays

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Another Successful Vaccine Clinic @ Trinity

In astrology, those born between March 1–20 are Pisces’ Fish. Pisces are friendly, wise, and selfless, making them compassionate friends. Their intuitive natures also make them creative artists. Those born from March 21–31 are Rams of Aries. The first sign of the zodiac, Rams are unafraid to forge ahead with passion, zeal, and confidence. Full of optimism and hope, Aries often confront problems head-on.

Ron Howard – March 1, 1954 Desi Arnaz – March 2, 1917 Shaquille O’Neal – March 6, 1972 Wanda Sykes – March 7, 1964 Bobby Fischer – March 9, 1943 James Taylor – March 12, 1948 Bobbie J. – March 11th Frances E. – March 15th Damon P. – March 16th Harold P. – March 19 James H. – March 20th Ray H. – March 25th Edith S. – March 26th

After high school, she joined her mother, who had left Hawaii to cook for a wealthy family, in Wyoming. DeClerck then moved to California as an adult. She met and married her first husband, and had three sons, Henry, Joe, and Phillip, before returning to Honolulu in 1963. Nearly 30 years later, she moved to New Jersey while in her late 70s to be closer to her oldest child, Henry Laws III, DeClerck

has always been active, Lillie Jean said, and only slowed down within the last year. She walked a mile every day until she was 101 years old, outlived all three of her husbands (two of which were named Henry), and has kept all of her original teeth. She’s received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine — the first time she has received a vaccine. “I’m very happy to be here,” DeClerck told NJ Advance Media. “Thank you Jesus.”

On February 22nd, Trinity Hills residents and employees received their 2nd dose of the Moderna COVID vaccine. US health care workers who got the first shots warn that the end of COVID isn't here yet. First, enough people need to get vaccinated for it to make a significant difference, which will take time. And it's not yet clear if someone who receives the vaccine will be immune from contracting an asymptomatic case that could be transmitted to others.

For all of these reasons, the CDC and the vaccine recipients say it's still important to mask up, wash your hands, social distance and maintain caution, especially as the numbers of cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to grow. Stay tuned for updates regarding any changes/updates to our visitation policy, communal dining, transportation, etc. as we are awaiting futher guidance from the CDC and the Knox County Department of Health.

Notable Quotable

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen

or even touched - they must be felt with

the heart..”

~ Helen Keller, Author, Advocate

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March 2021

Trinity Hills Times Trinity Hills

4611 Asheville Hwy.

Knoxville, TN 37914

Phone: 865-329-3292

Executive Director: Marshall McCauley

Spring Flings

Woman Turns 105, Beats COVID

Celebrating March

Irish American

Heritage Month

Women’s History

Month

Optimism Month

Courageous

Follower Day

March 4

International

Women’s Day

March 8

Mothering

Sunday

March 14

St. Patrick’s Day

March 17

World Poetry

Day

March 21

Passover

March 27–April 4

International

Laundry Folding

Day

March 30

Lucia DeClerck has survived two World Wars, several presidencies, and now, two pandemics — both the 1918 influenza outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic.The Ocean County resident recently recovered from the coronavirus after testing positive on Jan. 25, the day she turned 105. (She recovered from the Spanish flu when she was two years old.) “I’m feeling good,” she told NJ Advance Media on Friday. When asked how she’s lived this long, DeClerck replied: “Hard knocks, hard knocks, baby.” Living in Mystic Meadows Rehab and Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor, the beloved resident

experienced no symptoms while sick with the coronavirus, said administrator Michael Neiman. Employees at the facility spoke highly of DeClerck, describing her as a lovely person. “She’s just the sweetest,” Neiman said. Born in Maui, Hawaii, in 1916 to a Guatemalan mother and Spanish father, DeClerck was raised in Honolulu as an only child before being sent to a convent by her grandfather.

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March is set to be a busy and enjoyable month for our residents at Trinity Hills! Our annual Funny Money auction (postponed from December) will be held on the afternoon of March 17th and will start at 1:30pm with a preview of items being held the day before (3/16). With seven residents celebrating their birthday’s in March, be sure to join us at this

month’s birthday gathering on the 25th at 1:30pm. You can pick up a current Activities Calendar at the front desk always but be sure to check the dry erase boards throughout the community for any changes to the daily schedule.

Lucia DeClerch pictured above

at age 15.

Smile! You’re On Camera!

Pardon My Garden – Marshall’s Minutes I’m excited to begin March for a number of reasons, including the start of spring and warmer tempratures. March 2021 will also mark my anniversary of starting my position as Director at Trinity Hills. Though none of us could have anticipated how difficult the past year has been with all of the sacrifices we have made due to the pandemic, brighter days are not far away!

Having recieved our second vaccine dose, I am optimistic that regular family visitation will resume in the near future. (We continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and the Knox County Health Department). I also look forward to getting back to digging in our front flower bed to replant flowers and plants that residents enjoyed so much last year!

No Passport Required

If you’ve been putting off your dream vacation, March 30, Virtual Vacation Day, offers the chance to visit white sandy beaches, ancient city squares, and luxurious hotels all from the comfort of your computer desk. A virtual vacation means you do not have to spend thousands of dollars or take time off work. Technological advances also make virtual “traveling” more immersive than ever before: it is possible to feel as if you really are standing at the top of Mount Everest, gliding through the canals of Venice, or even blasting off to outer space.

Virtual Vacation Day was conceived by noted travel writer Terrance Zepke in 2016. She realized how lucky she was to be able to travel the world and knew that many others did not enjoy the same opportunities. She created Virtual Vacation Day to inspire anyone with an internet connection to explore the wonders of the world. Websites like EarthCam offer free access to live webcams of

Costa Rican volcanoes, Caribbean beaches, and European street corners. Many museums offer virtual tours of their collections, which can easily be accessed via Google Arts and Culture. You can even take a virtual train ride through the Alps or the Rockies. Maybe you’d like to ride the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter novels? All aboard Scotland’s Jacobite Steam Train as it crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct!

For a truly immersive experience, don a virtual reality (VR) headset, which provides 360-degree views and realistic sounds of your surroundings. Some of the most beloved names in travel and exploration, such as National Geographic, offer their footage to make the experience feel as lifelike as possible. Other companies, such as ecosphere, Alcove, Flyover Zone, and Escape Now VR, offer virtual access to many of the globe’s most important sights and cities. You can even snap a virtual photo as a souvenir!

St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts The very first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in Boston in 1737, and it seems as if we’ve been wearing green and eating corned beef and cabbage on March 17 ever since. But some of the most beloved St. Patrick’s Day traditions are not traditional at all. For example, the Irish don’t eat corned beef. It was Irish Americans who began eating beef in the 19th century. In Ireland, Irish bacon or lamb stew is the dish of choice on the holiday. Long before green was

the color of the Emerald Isle, St. Patrick was associated with the color blue. In 1783, sky blue was the color of the Order of St. Patrick. As the political divide grew between Britain and Ireland, the Irish adopted the color green as a symbol of independence. Perhaps most shocking of all, St. Patrick’s real name wasn’t Patrick at all, but Maewyn Succat. Nor was he from Ireland but born in Britain under the rule of the Romans. Was St. Maewyn Italian?

Our community’s main entryway featured colorful

foliage last summer.

The first VR headset was patented in 1962

by cinematographer Morton Heilig.

Patrick was an atheist during his youth but

rediscovered his faith after he was enslaved

in Ireland by pirates.

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