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

CoventryPlace

Established 1987

CoventryPlace

Established 1987

December 2017OFFICE 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

EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS FUNDMany residents and their family members have

expressed their desire to show appreciation to theemployees by giving them a gift of money forChristmas. There is an Employee Christmas Fund boxlocated at the front desk. All monies collected will betotaled and distributed to all employees. If checks arewritten, please make them payable to “Cash.” Itmight help you to know that there are 35 employeeswho make up Coventry Place’s staff. The cut-off datefor giving is Dec. 19. All of the employees atCoventry Place are grateful for the wonderfulresidents we have. We join together to wish you

A VERY - VERYMERRY - MERRY

CHRISTMASTHE EMPLOYEES OF COVENTRY PLACE!!!

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Trivia Whiz

WinterWonderland

Softly falling fluffysnowflakes cantransform a chilly dayinto a thing of beauty.

Snow forms whenwater vapor in theatmosphere freezesinto ice crystals.

You’ve probablyheard that no twosnowflakes areexactly alike, but in1988, a scientistfound two identicalsnow crystals from aWisconsin storm.

Snow is not white;it is translucent. Theice particles that forma snowflake reflectalmost all visiblelight, making themappear white.

Snowflakes fall atan average speed of3 mph.

The largestsnowflake observedfell in January 1887at Fort Keogh inMontana. Reports sayit was 15 inches wide.

It sometimes snowsin warm places, too.Malibu, Calif., andSouth Padre Island,Texas, are just twoof the typicallybalmy locales thathave seen snowfall.

Brain Bender: Crazy CarolsBelow are the alternate titles of some

classic seasonal songs. Can you figure outthe real name of each carol?

1. “Miniature Male Percussionist”2. “Happiness to the Global

Ecosystem”3. “Tin Tintinnabulums”4. “Homo Sapien of Crystallized

Vapor”5. “Arrival Time: 2400 Hours,

Weather: Cloudless”6. “Aloft on the Acme of the Abode”7. “Monarchial Trio”8. “Nocturnal Noiselessness”9. “The Quadruped With the

Vermilion Proboscis”10. “Frozen Precipitation, Commence”

(Answers: 1. “Little Drummer Boy”;2. “Joy to the World”; 3. “Silver Bells”;4. “Frosty the Snowman”; 5. “It CameUpon a Midnight Clear”; 6. “Up on theHousetop”; 7. “We Three Kings”;8. “Silent Night”; 9. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”; 10. “Let It Snow”)

Fun and FunctionalNutcrackers

Standing at attention withtheir tall hats and toothy grins,nutcrackers are a festive seasonalsight, but do you know the storybehind the ornamental soldiers?

In the 1700s, woodworkersin Germany began carvingnutcrackers in the shapes ofsoldiers and kings. Symbols ofgood luck and protection, thedolls were traditionally given asgifts. Pressing a handle on theback of the figurine enabled itsmouth to move up and down tocrack open a nut. Bright colorsand handcrafted parts added tothe charm of the creations.

The march of nutcrackers intothe U.S. was spurred by twofactors. During World War II,many American soldiers stationedin Germany bought nutcrackers assouvenirs for their loved ones.Around the same time, PeterTchaikovsky’s ballet “TheNutcracker” debuted in the U.S.and became a hit, making thecharacter a beloved icon.

As pre-shelled nuts becamemore common, nutcrackers wereused mainly for decoration. Whiletraditional soldiers remain apopular design, whimsical figuresof all kinds can now be found.

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Music to Your EarsWhether you listen to jazz, belt

out a tune at karaoke or play thepiano, the melodies that surroundyou can do your body good. Notethese health benefits of music:

Boosts mood. Ever notice thatcertain songs put a smile on yourface? Listening to your favorite musictriggers the release of dopamine, abrain chemical responsible for feel-good emotions.

Lowers stress. Research shows thatslow-tempo tunes have a calmingeffect. In one study, patients wholistened to music before surgery hadless anxiety and lower levels ofstress hormones.

Stimulates the brain. Many areas ofthe brain are engaged when a personlistens to or creates music, much likethe way the body gets a workoutduring exercise.

Evokes memories. Songs from thepast have the ability to take us to

another time and may bring backcomforting memories. Music therapyoften helps Alzheimer’s patients.

Promotes bonding. Attending aperformance or joining a sing-alongor drum circle encourages socialinteractions and reduces feelingsof loneliness.

Inspires movement. Many peopleinstinctively tap their feet, clap theirhands or sway back and forth whenthey hear a rhythmic beat, increasingblood flow and working muscles.

Improves sleep. Listening to soothingmusic at bedtime can be relaxing andlead to better sleep.

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 @ 10am....Decatur UnitedMethodist Church

December 2017

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

at 6 p.m.

Special SnowflakesYou’ve probably heard

that no two snowflakesare the same. But how dowe know this for sure?Scientists say it’s a matterof probability: A fullyformed snowflake hasabout a quintillionmolecules (a quintillionis the number 1 followedby 18 zeroes). The chanceof these moleculesarranging themselves inthe exact same way morethan once is incrediblyslim, especially whenaffected by constantlychanging factors liketemperature andhumidity.

Sunday Monday Tuesday

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3:00 HYMN SING- ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici11:00 Jewelry and More WithRosie2:30 Bingo

3:45 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

2:30 Trim A Tree With HotApple CiderHappy Birthday MargaretWiltse

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3:00 HYMN SING- ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici10:00 Shopping @ NorthlakeMall

3:45 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

12:15 Birthday Luncheon

2:30 BINGO!

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3:00 HYMN SING- ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

2:30 Lawn Darts

3:45 Bridge Club

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

12:00 Christmas Luncheon

1:15 Bible Talk

2:30 BINGO!

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3:00 HYMN SING- ALONGFOLLOWED BY CHAPELSERVICE

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

3:00 New Year’s Eve Party!!!!!

Happy Birthday Ercell Brown

Calendar of Events

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

1:30 Walmart

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

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10:00 MINI MANI PEDIS BY:Keisha!!!!!!!!

10:00 TO 11:00 AHS VISITINGPETS PROGRAM (ComeCuddle Some Puppies!)

FOOTBALL SATURDAYS

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9:00 Kroger

10:00 Exercise With JohnClerici

1:30 Kroger3:00 Arts & Crafts

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8:30-2:00 DR RUNS2:30 Christmas Cookies andMilkPearl Harbor Day

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici11:15 Lunch Bunch CommunityBarbeque2:30 Bingo4:00 Bridge Club5:00 Leave for Medieval TimeHappy Birthday Gail Storts

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10:00 Coffee and Donuts

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

139:00 Kroger

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

1:30 Publix

3:00 Resident Council MeetingHappy Birthday DoreneGillipsie

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

2:30 Karaoke With Maria

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

1:30 Shopping Trip Target

2:30 Bingo

3:45 Bridge Club7:00 Mount Paran HandbellChoir

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10:00 Coffee and Donuts

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

209:00 Kroger10:00 Exercise With JohnClerici1:30 Kroger

3:00 Arts & CraftsHappy Birthday CharlesEdwin Simpson and BobbyCrawford

6:00 Communion With TomHagood

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

2:30 Hat and Tea Social

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

1:30 Dollar Tree

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

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10:00 Coffee 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 Publix

3:00 Movie & Popcorn

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8:30-2:00 Doctor Runs

2:30 Wine & Cheese Party

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10:00 Chair Exercises WithJohn Clerici

1:30 L.C. Thrift Store

2:30 Bingo

4:00 Bridge Club

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10:00 Coffee and Donuts

Football in the TV RoomCome Watch Your FavoriteTeams!!!Happy Birthday SandraTurpin

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Talk About It

CollectingTreasures

From coins andstamps to books andfigurines, manypeople collect things,for reasons as variedas the collectionsthemselves. Gatheryour friends andfamily for adiscussion aboutthe hobby.

Did you collectanything when youwere a child? Whatabout as an adult?What was the themeof your collection?

How did yourcollection get started,and what made youwant to keep addingto it? About howmany items doyou have?

Where did you getthe pieces in yourcollection? Have otherpeople given you giftsto add to it?

Do you have afavorite item in yourcollection? What isthe story behind it?What about a rare orvaluable piece?

Do you knowothers who havecollections? Talkabout what they liketo collect.

Happy Birthday to Our Residents

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Just a few of our residents at the annualHalloween Costume Party...

Happy Halloween From Our Residents!!!!

Honoring Our Veterans

Laugh Lines

5 Things About:Ringing in the

New Year• More than 1

million revelersgather each yearto watch thefamous ball dropin New YorkCity’s TimesSquare.

• At midnight inMusic City, thenickname forNashville, Tenn.,a 15-foot-tallmusic note dropsto ring in theNew Year.

• To celebrate itsbiggest crop,Idaho puts on agiant potatodrop in thecapital city ofBoise.

• Flagstaff, Ariz.,lowers a 6-footpineconedecorated withlights.

• In Miami,crowds wait forthe ascent of“The BigOrange,” a35-foot neonorange wearingsunglasses.

December 2017

YOU A

holidaySEASON!

Wishing

Bring your finished masterpiece

Name: _________________________

Age: _____ Apartment #: ___________

to the office as soon as possible

or contact the office for the final

due date.