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April 2019Upcoming EventsApril1 Ambassador MeetingApril 2 Men’s BreakfastApril 3 Stem Cell Injections for Pain TalkApril 5 Happy Hour: MauriceApril 6 Richard’s Magic Piano ShowApril 8 Sing-Along w/Simon: EasterApril 9 Life Line ScreeningsApril 9 Birthday DinnerApril 10 Fall Precaution SeminarApril 12 Happy Hour: Jeffrey Scott StewartApril 14 Palm SundayApril 16 Paparazzi Jewelry SaleApril 17 Mini Mall w/JoniqueApril 19 Good FridayApril 19 St. Cyril: Stations of the CrossApril 19 Happy Hour w/CurtisApril 20 Pet TherapyApril 20 Shabbat ServiceApril 21 Easter SundayApril 24 Ice Cream SocialApril 26 Happy Hour: The Ivory TouchApril 28 Campbell Musical PerformanceApril 30 Veterans’ Luncheon

A Message From Your Activity Director

Rabbits have long been considered good luck inmany cultures. Some believe that simply speaking thewords “rabbit, rabbit” upon waking on the first day ofthe month will breed good fortune for the days tocome. Historians say it’s a tradition that can be tracedback to 1900s England, and President Franklin D.Roosevelt is said to have started each month withthe phrase.

The cold is on its way out and spring is upon us withflowers blooming and birds chirping outside. With thewarm weather here, we have an enjoyable AdventurousOuting planned ahead. On April 29th, we will climbaboard the Galveston Water Adventure boat and theCaptain will give us an hour ride on the Harbor andlearn about the dolphins and other sea life.

We have brought our Speaker Series back onWednesdays at 10 am in the Green Room with somehot topics from the Health Care Center and SeniorAllegiance. Don’t miss out on these informativepresentations that can be useful in your every day life.

We have many new faces moving in and we wouldlike your help in welcoming them at the Ice CreamSocial hosted by Senior Allegiance on April 24th in theBack Lobby at 1:30 pm. Our Ambassadors are hard atwork in helping the newcomers adjust to their newhome. It’s not too late to become an Ambassador of thecommunity. Our meetings are held every first Mondayin the Activity Room at 2 pm.

Speaking of getting in on something, talk to yourfriends and refer them to Treemont. Once they movein, you may earn a $1,000 rent credit! Call the frontoffice and let Lupe or Linda know in advance of yourfriend’s visit.

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It’s that cool, refreshing timeagain and Sr Allegiance is hereto the rescue! Join us in the BackLobby the last Wednesday of themonth at 1:30 pm for a tastytreat and pep talk.

New Activity Director Monicawould like your feedback. Pleasereturn the Survey Form to theActivity Dept. soon. Tell us whatyou like, or what you like to seemore of, so we can make sure weare meeting your interests.

Please do not remove theflyers from the elevators &common areas until the activityis completed. Resident Carolynworks hard to post thesereminder notices on funprograms. It’s discouragingwhen someone takes the noticesdown prematurely.

Bursting With BlossomsA sure sign of spring is the

beautiful blossoming of manytrees. Here are a few varietiesthat put on a seasonal show:

Dogwood. Native to NorthAmerica, the dogwood is famousfor its stunning springtimedisplay of white or pink blooms,making it a popular landscapingtree since America’s earliest days.Both George Washington andThomas Jefferson had dogwoodsplanted at their estates.

Japanese flowering cherry. Thistree is the star of the NationalCherry Blossom Festival inWashington, D.C., as well asother spring celebrations aroundthe world. Its branches displaydelicate pink-white flowers thatbloom for just a short time earlyin the season.

Magnolia. Prized for theirlarge, fragrant flowers in shadesof white, pink, red, purple andyellow, magnolias are oftenassociated with the South, butvarieties are grown inevery region.

Eastern redbud. Dainty clustersof magenta blooms attractbutterflies and birds to theredbud, which grows primarilyin the eastern half of the U.S.

OurAdventurousOuting will be a

Dolphin Boat Tour.This month we will embark

onto Galveston Island for arelaxing boat ride. We will havea tour of the Galveston Harborand see the many birds andmarine life, including dolphins,that will be so close to the boatyou can snap pictures to show toyour friends and family. Pleasesign up at the front desk; spaceis limited. Cost is $13, thisincludes your ticket and tip forthe bus driver. Money has to bepaid CASH only to the ActivityDept. no later than April 18thto secure your seat aboard theboat. Lunch will be atFisherman’s Wharf, and is paidby each resident. You can stopby the Activity Rm. or the Frontdesk to view the menu list andpricing sheet.

It’s with greatsadness that oneof our longtime

Worship Service Leaders will nolonger be able to join us on the4th Wednesday of the month.Mr. Ron Lemon wanted to letTreemonters know that it was apleasure to provide his timewith everyone here, but due to alongtime illness he would needto part ways to self care at home.He did leave his address ifanyone wants to reach out tohim or send a card.

Ron LemonP.O. Box 232Crosby, TX 77532-0232

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Treemont’s Health CareCenter is hosting a TalentShow in May and is looking forresident performers. If you havea hidden talent and would liketo showcase it, please sign upat the Health Care Center’s FrontDesk or call Activity DirectorShay at 713-783-4100. TheTalent Show will be held in theAuditorium. Check out the MayTattler for the talent line-up anddate. This will be a fabulousperformance. You won’t want tomiss it!

Falls are the leading cause ofinjury among seniors. SeniorAllegiance hosts a FallPrecaution Talk, April 10th,10:00 am. Plus, join us for aStem Cell Injections for PainTalk, April 3rd.

Be an Advocate for YourLoved One!

Ask Kelli, HCCAdmissionsDirector

If your lovedone ends up inthe hospital, hereare helpful tips toensure the bestcare. First, yourfamily member islikely not feelingwell which makesit important thatyou are there to

communicate information ontheir health condition andneeds. This includes ongoingmedical issues, new conditionsand documentation ofprescriptions they are taking.Two, hospitals are sometimesreluctant to “admit” a patient

and can keep the resident fordays under “observation.” Toqualify for therapy under aMedicare stay, a senior must be“admitted” to the hospital for 3days. You may have to insist thatyour doctor admit your lovedone—even if they are reluctantto do so. Otherwise, your familymember may be forced to returnhome to their apartment with agreater fall risk. With therapyfrom our health care team, theycan maximize their potentialand return home safely. Third, ifthey don’t need a rehab stay atTreemont, ask for doctor’s ordersfor home health, such as SeniorAllegiance. Call Kelli if you havemore questions at 713-816-2033or 713-783-4100.

Wit & Wisdom“Humor is such a wonderful

thing, helping you realize what afool you are but how beautiful

that is at the same time.”—Lynda Barry

“The secret to humoris surprise.”—Aristotle

“A person without a sense ofhumor is like a wagon

without springs. It’s jolted byevery pebble on the road.”

—Henry Ward Beecher

“A sense of humor is a majordefense against minor troubles.”

—Mignon McLaughlin

“It is the ability to take a joke,not make one, that proves you

have a sense of humor.”—Max Eastman

“It’s good to be able to laugh atyourself and the problems

you face in life. Sense of humorcan save you.”—Tegan Quin

“Humor has bailed me out ofmore tight situations than I can

think of. If you go with yourinstincts and keep your humor,

creativity follows. With luck,success comes, too.”

—Jimmy Buffett

“We do not take humorseriously enough.”—Konrad Lorenz

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Happy Birthday Treemonters

3rd Mary Higgason4th Joyce Burrows7th Dennis Thompson8th Maxine Vitaro10th Bernice Whiteside & Robert Smith13th Jackie Kolter14th Roger Brooks & Frank Petronella15th Pat Middleton & Loretta Herman16th Karen Atkins & Helen Earnest18th Doris Bluenthal19th Julie McNamara, Bobbie Fellers & Dolly McKinney21st Frank Ragusa22nd Anthony Allen, Nelson Thornton & Anne Olson23rd Stephen Oliver & Jaroslav Persan24th Isabel Diego & Susan Linnstaedter26th Patricia Canonica & Marjorie Horn29th Sherry Taylor30th Carolyn James

Dental Developments

Since ancient times, people have developed a range of products and procedures to improve their smiles. Brush up on some dental innovations through the decades.

Year Dental Innovation

1882 Dental floss is sold commercially for the first time.

1896 The first dental X-ray is taken.

1903 Porcelain crowns are developed.

1905 The anesthetic Novocain is invented.

1938 Toothbrushes with nylon bristles debut.

1950 The first fluoride toothpastes hit the market.

1960 Electric toothbrushes are sold in the U.S.

1989 At-home teeth-bleaching products become available.

1999 Clear dental braces, or aligners, are offered.

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