Fountain Frames

Upcoming Events…

July 1st @ 10:30 Drum Circle

July 2nd @ 9:15 Cooking Club

July 3rd @ 10:00 Hearing Center

July 4th Theme Lunch

July 9th Scenic Drive

July 14th @ 3:00 Community Bingo

July 15th Lunch with Dessert Tasting

July 16th Lunch Bunch Lake Seneca Café

July 17th @ 6:15 Cruise-In Drive

July 22nd Theme Lunch

July 23 Lunch Bunch

July 24th Resident Council

July 24th @ 6:15 Cruise-In Drive

July 30th @ 2:00 Birthday Party

July 30th @ 3:30 Bingo Store

July Birthdays

Those born between July 1–22 are Crabs of Cancer. Crabs love family and nurturing others. They may be emotional, kind, and gentle, but are never soft. Cancers are strong-willed and tenacious in their search for peace and hominess. If you were born between July 22–31, you are a Leo, the Lion. Creative and ambitious with magnetic personalities, Leos enjoy the spotlight. Warm, loving, and kind, they make loyal and honorable friends.

Florence Riggs July 3rd Robert Rogers July 7Th Paul Daugherty July 8th Barb Hancock July 10th Lindell Campbell July 17th Sharon Stecovich July 19th Naomi Day July 23rd’ Barry Lupien July 28th

The Pipes Are Calling

Depending on your musical tastes, you may or may

not enjoy Bagpipe Appreciation Day on July 27. This

quintessentially Scottish instrument is traditionally used for almost any occasion.

There are over 200 different types of bagpipes, and variations have been played for centuries in parts of Russia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. Scotland’s Great Highland Bagpipes have earned the most renown. A piper blows air into a blowpipe, which inflates a bag made of elk or sheepskin. Another pipe, called a chanter, is held in the piper’s hands and is played like a flute. Also rising from the main bag are drone pipes that produce constant bass or tenor notes, providing background to the chanter’s melody. The bagpipe’s music is unmistakable, and you may come to appreciate it even more after a glass of scotch. Perhaps it is not a coincidence that July 27 is also Scotch Day.

Fountain Park Assisted Living & Memory * 1433 North Main Street Bryan, OH 43506 Phone * 419.633.9191 *Fax 419.633.3082

Feroen Betts was honored at the Ohio Holocaust & Liberators

Memorial Dedication. This took place in Columbus, Ohio June 2, 2014. Inspired by the Ohio

Soldiers who were part of the American Liberation and Survivors

who made Ohio their home. With him is his son and grandson along with

Ohio Governor John Kasich. Here at Fountain Park we are very proud of

his service!

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Looking Back…

Bryan Jubilee Parade! “Heat It Up For Bryan”

Patiently waiting for the parade!

And we’re off!

Our Driver Wanda

Father’s Day Luncheon

Paul and Daughter enjoying lunch

Jim and John serving lunch

Fountain Park Welcomes Lenny!

Bored to Tears (of Joy)

July is not the month to sit around twiddling your thumbs: it’s Anti-Boredom Month. But wait! Before you decide to spice up your life by taking up a new hobby or moving across

the country, take some advice from scientists who tell us that boredom is actually a good thing.

Boredom affects everyone. Even the Greek philosopher Socrates battled with being bored. Contrary to popular belief, boredom does not come from being tired or lacking energy. In fact, one of the prerequisites of boredom is that you are focused and want to pay attention. Boredom arises from not having anything to focus on or pay attention to. Bored people actually crave activities to engage their minds and bodies.

Boredom also affects us when we feel trapped. For example, if you are stuck in an airport waiting for your delayed flight, you might become bored. Ditto if you are in a doctor’s waiting room for an hour and have read all the magazines. Normally we react to unpleasant situations by changing them, but if you are stuck and cannot change your situation, then you are more likely to become bored.

The good news is that boredom doesn’t equal laziness. Research suggests that being bored can actually lead to more creativity. Boredom promotes daydreaming, and daydreams give our imaginations the freedom to explore new ideas.

So perhaps the best way to combat boredom is to first accept being bored. Then allow the creative juices to flow. And remember, no matter what task you choose, the process is often far more fulfilling than the goal. So be sure to devote time and attention to the details along the way. Still feeling restless? One other way to jumpstart your attention is to seek others. Nothing may be more stimulating than performing even the most familiar tasks with someone new. After all, being bored together is better than being bored alone.

Employee of the Month Congratulations

Amy Cox

Amy has been a nurse since 1978. She has worked in our

Memory Care Neighborhood for the past year. She has a

32 year old son and a 20 year old daughter. She enjoys

riding her horses and being outdoors in her free time. “I

love my people here and I enjoy taking care of them

because they appreciate what you do for them,” says

Amy. We truly appreciate everything you do Amy! Thank

you!

Green Guardians

The International Ranger Federation, a worldwide consortium of park rangers and uniformed conservationists, was founded on July 31, 1992. In 2007, July 31 was officially dedicated as World Ranger Day, a day to honor all the hardworking men and women who put their lives on the line to protect the world’s wild places.

How should you celebrate? Visit a park and thank a ranger in person. Donate to your local park or conservation fund. Light a candle in memory of all those brave rangers who have died in the line of duty. After all, these rangers have the responsibility of protecting over 100,000 parks and conservation areas around the world. That’s more than 10 percent of Earth’s entire landmass!