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Jack of the Lantern

Every October, once pumpkins have grown fat

and orange, these gorgeous gourds are picked

and used in a wide variety of ritual activities from

baking pumpkin pie to carving jack-o’-lanterns for

Halloween. But there’s no need to wait until October 26, Pumpkin Day, to make the most of your

favorite pumpkin traditions.

Pumpkins have been grown in North America for

5,000 years. While these gourds are native to

Central America and Mexico, the tradition of carving

pumpkins began across the Atlantic Ocean in

Ireland. The practice of carving “jack-o’-lanterns” began with an Irish folktale about a man named

“Stingy Jack.”

The legend says that Stingy Jack invited the

Devil to have a drink, but then the tightfisted

fellow did not want to pay. Jack tricked the Devil

into transforming himself into a coin he could use

to buy the drinks, but Jack put the coin into his

pocket next to a silver cross. The Devil, so near a

cross, could not change back into his devilish self.

Jack made the Devil promise not to claim his soul

should he die. The Devil had no choice but to

agree. However, when Jack did die, God would

not allow someone who caroused with the Devil

into heaven. In the end, Jack was sent into the dark

of night with nothing but a lamp fashioned from a

carved-out turnip, lit with a lump of glowing coal.

For this reason, the Irish have long carved

images of “Jack of the Lantern” from turnips and, later, potatoes or beets. The scary, glowing faces

were used to frighten away Stingy Jack and any

other evil spirits.

When Irish immigrants came to North America,

they discovered a new medium for their jack-o’-lanterns: pumpkins. With their hollow centers and

wide, thick, orange shells, these gourds were a

perfect vessel. Today, pumpkins are grown on

every continent except Antarctica, and people

around the world use them to

carve jack-o’-lanterns.

October Birthdays

In astrology, Libras are those born between October 1–22. Libras, symbolized by the scales, strive for balance, avoid conflict, and desire fairness for everyone. To achieve this, they are sociable, strategic, charming, and diplomatic. Those born between October 23–31 are Scorpios. Scorpios are passionate and deep, qualities that help them counsel others in meaningful ways. Resourceful and determined, Scorpios make good managers. Groucho Marx (comedian) – October 2, 1890 Buster Keaton (comedian) – October 4, 1895 Desmond Tutu (archbishop) – October 7, 1931 Eleanor Roosevelt (first lady) – October 11, 1884 Paul Simon (musician) – October 13, 1941 Lee Iacocca (executive) – October 15, 1924 Evel Knievel (daredevil) – October 17, 1938 Mickey Mantle (ballplayer) – October 20, 1931 Dizzy Gillespie (musician) – October 21, 1917 Minnie Pearl (comedian) – October 25, 1912 Dylan Thomas (poet) – October 27, 1914 Jonas Salk (doctor) – October 28, 1914 Dan Rather (journalist) – October 31, 1931

October Birthdays

Lula Mangold – October 3rd Betty Vickers – October 11th Mary Falzone – October 31st

October 2018

From the Office

If you have medications, prescriptions and/or over-the-counter such as Tylenol, aspirin, stool softeners, etc.. in your apartment, they must be in a secured place and not out on the counter, table or night stand. PLEASE LOCK YOUR DOOR We need to know all meds that you bring into your apartment. Please do not carry medications around in wheeled walkers(NO PRESCRIPTIONS OR OTC’S)

Bedtime and between meal snacks are available for all residents desiring them, or in accordance with their physicians or other Prescribers orders. The snacks will be offered on the 3rd floor.

RESIDENT FIRE PLAN &

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. In case of fire in your apartment, go into the hall and pull the fire alarm downward.

2. When you are in your apartment and

the fire alarm rings,

• Stay in your apartment, keep the door closed, put a wet towel at the bottom of the door to keep the smoke out.

• If you wish, and are able to do so, you, may proceed to the exit door by the laundry room, and exit into the independent living wing.

We ask that Assisted Living residents stay in their apartments and staff will assist if needed. Note: - Do not use the elevator. - Do not use the emergency cord.

Fire Drills

Fire drills are mandatory per state regulations and must be done on as monthly basis during the day and /or night. If there is a real fire, staff will alert you. Follow the instructions on the back of your door and be sure to stay in your apartment with windows and doors closed.

RECERTIFICATION UPDATE

SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARING YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONNAIRE

An Award-Winning Senior

and Assisted Living Community

As we discussed in a previous column, we employ a system of set appointments to make

Recertification a much easier and efficient process for each of you and for Culpepper

Garden.

True to this pledge, we have the following suggestions to assist you in preparing your Financial

Questionnaire for your Recertification interview.

Please list the full names and addresses of all doctors, dentists, hearing aid specialists,

optometrists, and physical therapists to whom you have personally paid monies in the past

12 calendar months.

Do not list those medical professionals who have been paid in full by Medicare or by other

insurance policies on your behalf. You may have consulted 5 medical professionals in the

past 12 calendar months. We only need to know about the 2 medical professionals to whom you

have personally paid monies, not those paid in full by Medicare or other insurance policies.

Please list life insurance and long-term care policies in your Financial Questionnaire.

As part of the Recertification process, Culpepper Garden must verify the cash value of any life

insurance and long-term care policies.

Bring copies of your life insurance and long-term care policies and any recent

correspondence containing those policy numbers to your Recertification interview.

We appreciate your many efforts to fully prepare for and to actively participate in your scheduled

Recertification interviews and look forward to continuing to assist you to complete this process.

Greg Rehkopf Marketing and Admissions Manager

Compliance Officer

September Birthdays

Roy Paul – Sept. 1st Chie Layman – Sept. 2nd

Dolores Norfrey – Sept. 6th Joanna Eagle – Sept. 10th

Happy Birthday!

Mary Dalton – Sept. 13th

September Birthdays

Teresa Sala-Rueda – Sept. 16th Dorothy Miller – Sept. 18th

Dominic Di Giorgio – Sept. 25th Lois Bell – Sept. 26th

Dorothy Dorsey – Sept. 28th