TPC PARKWAY I 21802 Encino Commons I San Antonio, TX 78259 I 210-483-9999

F R A N K L I N P A R K T P C P A R K W A Y

A Franklin Park Retirement Community

21802 Encino CommonsSan Antonio, Texas 78259210/483-9999

T P C PA R K W AY

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Executive Director ....................................Kelly Ainsworth

Director of Nursing ..........................Jackie Barragan, LVN

Business Office Director ..................................Joanna Sosa

Food & Beverage Director ................. Martin Hernandez

Life Enrichment Director ................................. Lara Sasser

Life Enrichment Coordinator ....................... Letty Ortega

Operations Director ...........................Ramiro Maldanado

Sales & Marketing Director ......................... Tina Tedford

Birthdays This MonthDuane F. ....................................7/3

Mary W. .....................................7/5

Everardo V.................................7/8

Marilyn P. ................................7/16

L.D. M. ....................................7/16

Teresa C...................................7/17

Erla C. ......................................7/17

Rebecca S. ...............................7/20

Beverly T. ................................7/29

Welcome To Franklin Park TPC Parkway!

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Beverly T.John T.

We’re Glad You’re Here!

Franklin Park TPC Parkway Team Members

We celebrate the nation’s independence on July 4 and commemorate the official adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which occurred in 1776. But the majority of the Founding Fathers didn’t sign the document on that day, which you likely already know. John Hancock did, though. He was the first of the 56 to sign, and subsequently his name became synonymous with “signature.” As we celebrate our nation’s independence, consider these other Fourth of July fun facts to get into the holiday spirit.• The Continental Congress actually approved the content of the Declaration of

Independence on July 4.• Three U.S. presidents have passed away on the Fourth of July: James Monroe, John

Adams and Thomas Jefferson.• One U.S. president was actually born on July 4: Calvin Coolidge.• There have been a grand total of 28 versions of the American flag.• The majority of the Declaration of Independence signers, well over half, were slave

owners, while some were extreme abolitionists.• Parades are a staple of the Fourth. The shortest Independence Day parade, barely over

a half-mile, occurs in a little place called Aptos, California.• Other July 4 staples are food and alcohol. Typically, Americans spend over $6 billion

on food around the Fourth, and $1.5 billion on beer and wine.• They also consume roughly 150 million hot dogs on the holiday.• Independence Day fireworks displays number about 15,000, spanning from the smallest

to largest of cities. Smaller towns spend an average of $8,000 to $15,000 on their colorful collaborations.

• The oldest Fourth of July celebration occurs in Rhode Island. The town of Bristol has been celebrating the holiday since 1785. Now, the quaint town begins its festivities on June 14, Flag Day, and concludes the fun on July 4 with a 2.5-mile parade.

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9:30 Chronicle-3

9:30 Maple Categories-3

10:30 A-Mazing Maple Leaf -3

1:30 Book Club-3

2:30 Hangman-3

6:00 Andy Griffith Show-2

9:30 Coffee/Chronicle-3 10:00 Independence Day

Mining-3 10:30 Red, White,Blue or Not?-3 1:00 Water Aerobics-IL 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Musical Ball-3

Happy B-Day Duane 10:00 Music & Strawberry

Shortcake's - Front Patio 10:30 Yankee Doodle Dandy-3 1:30 Book Club-3 2:30 Tennis Match-3 6:00 Movie Night-2

Independence Day

9:30 Chronicle-3

10:00 Independence Day WordSearch-3

10:30 Patriotic Pencil Art-3

7:00 Lawrence Welk-2

Happy B-Day Mary W.

10:00 Spiritual Hymns-2

10:00 Joel Osteen-TV-Chapel /Channel 13 in your room

1:30 Incredible InsectsCrossword

9:30 Chronicle-3

10:15 July IQ-3

10:30 Five Clues Game -3

1:30 Book Club-3

2:30 Musical Ball-3

9:30 Chronicle-3 10:00 Where Does It Comes? 1:00 Water Aerobics-IL 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Simple Stretch-3 5:30 Guitar Music W/Keilone-

Front Patio

Happy B-Day Everardo 9:30 Chronicle-3 10:00 Finishing the Drawing-3 10:30 Finish the Saying-3 1:30 Book Club-3 2:30 Men's Social-4 6:00 Andy Griffith Show-2

9:30 Coffee/Chronicle-3

10:30 Tic Tac Toe Trivia-3

1:00 Water Aerobics-IL

2:00 Bingo

3:00 Volleyball-3

9:30 Coffee/Chronicle-4

10:00 Of Mice and Mrs. Meyer'sShort Story-3

1:00 Book Club

2:30 Tennis-3

6:00 Movie Night-2

9:30 Chronicle-3

10:00 National Park WordSearch-3

7:00 Lawrence Welk-2

10:00 Spiritual Hymns-2

10:00 Joel Osteen-TV-Chapel /Channel 13 in your room

1:30 Strawberry PatchMining-3

9:30 Chronicle-3

10:00 Who and What am I?-3

10:30 Survey Says-FamilyFeud-3

1:30 Book Club-3

2:30 Tennis Match-3

9:30 Chronicle-3 10:00 Wild Animals Crossword

Puzzle-3 1:00 Water Aerobics-IL 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Musical Ball 5:30 Guitar Music W/Keilone-

Front Patio

9:30 Chronicle-3 10:00 Jolly July Detective-3 10:30 Old Fashioned Backyard

Games Word Search-3 1:30 Book Club-3 2:30 Play Pokeno -3 6:00 Andy Griffith Show-2

Happy B-Day Marilyn &L.D.

9:30 Coffee/Chronicle-3 10:00 Family Reunion Mining-3 10:30 Family Feud-3 1:00 Water Aerobics-IL 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Soccer Ball-3

Happy B-Day Teresa 9:30 Coffee/Chronicle-4 10:00 Berry Strange Mystery-

Drama Club-3 1:30 Book Club-3 2:30 Tennis-3 6:00 Movie Night-2

9:30 Chronicle-3

10:00 Donald Sutherland WordSearch -3

7:00 Lawrence Welk-2

10:00 Spiritual Hymns-2

10:00 Joel Osteen-TV-Chapel /Channel 13 in your room

1:30 Mix-Up Berries-3

9:30 Chronicle-3

10:00 Double Exposure-3

10:30 Where Does it ComeFrom?-3

1:30 Book Club-3

2:30 Musical Ball-3

9:30 Chronicle-3 10:00 Empire State Building-3 10:30 State Plate Game-3 1:00 Water Aerobics-IL 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Simple Stretch 5:30 Guitar Music W/Keilone-

Front Patio

9:30 Chronicle-3 10:00 Doing Laundry-3 10:15 Laundry Detective-3 10:30 Laundry Pin Game-3 1:30 Book Club-3 2:30 Men's Social-4 6:00 Andy Griffith Show-2

9:30 Coffee/Chronicle-3 10:00 Sand Categories-3 10:30 Scrabble Goes Banana

Game-3 1:00 Water Aerobics-IL 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Volleyball-3

9:30 Coffee/Chronicle-4

10:00 Travel Club- Japan

1:00 Popsicles on the Patio

1:30 Book Club-3

2:30 Tennis Match-3

6:00 Movie Night-2

9:30 Chronicle-3

10:00 Cell Phone Word Search-3

7:00 Lawrence Welk-2

10:00 Spiritual Hymns-2

10:00 Joel Osteen-TV-Chapel /Channel 13 in your room

1:30 Summer Vacation Match-3

9:30 Chronicle-3

10:00 Reminisce SummerJobs-3

10:30 U.S. Postal ServicePuzzle-3

1:30 Book Club-3

2:30 Tennis Match

9:30 Chronicle-3 10:00 Matching Picnic Basket-3 10:30 Picnic At The Park

Crossword-3 1:00 Water Aerobics-IL 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Musical Ball-3 5:30 Guitar Music W/Keilone-

Front Patio

Happy B-Day Beverly 9:30 Chronicle-3 10:00 Dot to Dot-3 10:30 Searching the Colors-3 1:30 Book Club-3 2:00 Funny Fashion Show

Residents and StaffInvited-2

6:00 Andy Griffith Show-2

9:30 Coffee/Chronicle-3

10:00 Beautiful Berries

10:30 Write the Word Game-3

1:00 Water Aerobics-IL

2:00 Bingo

3:00 Pool Cape-3

9:30 Coffee/Chronicle-4

10:00 Trivia Jeopardy-3

10:00 Outing: Country Drive

1:30 Book Club-3

2:00 Tennis-3

6:00 Movie Night-2

Patriotic Fruit Skewers

INGREDIENTS

• 10-12 long wooden skewers cut in half

• blueberries, bananas, strawberries

• 2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Thread the fruit onto each skewer so that they

come together to form the American flag. In a medium bowl, stir together

yogurt, honey, cinnamon and serve as a dip. Enjoy!

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Known for the jarring, high-pitched song, the Rufous hummingbird is small in a family of tiny birds, but that doesn’t stop them from being assertive. They are known to be fairly combative in nature. They are territorial, and as such, scare other creatures away from their nesting areas. The male birds have a copper-like glow to them and defend even the flowers from which they find nectar. They chase away all who encroach upon their space, even bigger, more aggressive birds.

Rufous hummingbirds are especially unique in their migration patterns, which span from Mexico to Alaska. They travel 4,000 miles just to find their special home every year. During winters in Mexico, they can be found in mostly pine and oak wooded areas. Their

prime breeding grounds can be found along the Pacific Northern coast and mountain areas. Rufous hummingbirds travel as far as south-central Alaska to nest, farther than any other type of hummingbird.

Despite this fact, though, the bird is definitely a nomad of sorts. Some of the Rufous hummingbirds have been known to appear east of the Mississippi River! That’s pretty far off course. But it sounds like these beautiful birds are keeping their options open. They are noted to be particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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Some foods help keep your heart in shape; others help your bones. What keeps your brain and memory healthy? Try these:

Here’s one more reason to get up and get moving this summer: It might help your memory.

The results of a six-month study hint at a possible link between exercising and improved memory for seniors dealing with some mild forms of cognitive impairment. Of course, any changes in memory or thinking can be precursors to more serious conditions or side effects of certain medications. However, for those experiencing mild changes in cognition due to aging, exercising as little as twice a week seemed to be beneficial in helping them to stay sharp.

More research is needed to determine just how much of an impact exercise can have on the aging brain. Until then, the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations are embracing these new findings and hoping you do too.

Foods to Keep Your Brain Healthy

Studies suggest that eating at least a half-cup of blueberries, or one cup of strawberries, on a weekly basis may help stave off cognitive decline. Berries have anthocyanidins, whose antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ef fects may keep the brain in shape.

BerriesOne study of almost 1,000

adults found that a daily serving of spinach, kale, collard greens or arugula appeared to maintain cognitive health to the extent that participants were considered to be 11 years younger than people who rarely or never consume such veggies.

Green Leafy Vegetables Eggs contain choline, which is an important

brain nutrient. In a study of 1,400 people, participants with high intakes of choline scored better on visual and verbal memory tests than those who ate less foods with choline. In addition, people with a high intake of choline over the long term seem to have better MRI brain scans, suggesting that choline may protect people against dementia.

Eggs

Galaxies rotate, just as Earth and other planets do. However, their spin is remarkably consistent, regardless of size. The Discover Magazine website reports that scientists have determined that all galaxies rotate approximately once every billion years, whether they’re massive spiral galaxies or small irregular dwarfs.

Researchers measured the velocities of hydrogen in the outer discs of a variety of galaxies differing in size. The measurements allowed them to calculate the rotation period of each galaxy. “Discovering such regularity in galaxies really helps us to better understand the mechanics that make them tick,” one scientist says.

How theGreats

Got TheirStart

Another Reasonto StayActive

Great writers have to start somewhere. Some of the most creative poets and novelists toiled in distinctly

non-creative jobs before hitting it big. Here are a few of them:

LANGSTON HUGHES. The famous poet worked as a busboy in Washington, D.C.’s Wardman Park hotel. When another poet, Vachel

Lindsay, took a seat at a table, the young Hughes offered her some of his poems. Lindsay was struck by his skill, leading to his eventual success.

KURT VONNEGUT. The author of Slaughterhouse-5 and other novels owned and managed a Saab dealership before a stint in the U.S. Army

during World War II.

J.D. SALINGER. The reclusive writer, best known for his novel The Catcher in the Rye, once served as entertainment director aboard a Swedish

luxury cruise ship, the H.M.S. Kungsholm.

MARY HIGGINS CLARK. The award-winning mystery writer held a wide variety of jobs before turning to full-time writing at 47 such as: secretary,

business machines manager, catalog copywriter, model and flight attendant for Pan American Airlines.