The Bethlen Home Messenger, 2002 (1-4. szám)
2002-11-01 / 4. szám
WELCOME TO WINTER RESIDENT NEWS Winter begins in December in the northern half of the world. Some people call it "the frosty month". But, since winter does not begin until December 22, most of December is usually warmer than the other winter months. On the first day of winter, the sun is at its southernmost point. Therefore, in the Northern Hemisphere, it is the shortest day of the year, but it is the longest day in the southern half of the world. The theme for the month of December is "Let it Snow!". Here are some of the exciting things we have planned for the month: 3rd Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. 10th Joybelles at 1:30 p.m. 12th Music by Tracy Alaia at 1:30 p.m. 17th Lunch Outing (Weather permitting) 19th Music by Kevin Selecki at 6:00 p.m. 25th Christmas Day We at Ligonier Gardens would like to take the time to say goodbye to some of our residents who have gone to a better place. They will all be sadly missed. Mrs. Lorna DelSorda Mr. Thomas Funk Mr. Howard Medgser Mrs. Betty Stini Mrs. Louise Scudera Mrs. Lois Bogle This year we will be having four Christmas trees instead of just three. We will be decorating them a little differently this year. Each tree will be representing a different nationality that we have in our facility. We will have a German, Italian, Hungarian and a Red, White and Blue tree. We encourage everyone to stop in throughout the Holiday Season and take a look at our trees. THE CHRISTMAS TREE TRADITION Long before the spread of Christianity, pa gans clung to the belief that forests would turn green only if people paid homage to the evergreen throughout the winter. Evergreens, they were convinced, contained mystical powers that enabled the tree to stay green year round. Unable to persuade the people of Northern Europe otherwise, Christian missionaries adopted the practice of bringing evergreens indoors for the winter. We have started a "Saturday at the Movies" and are asking if anyone has old movies they would like to bring in and let us use as our movies on Saturdays. We are looking for any of the old time movies and any holiday movies. If you have some that you would like to bring in, please give them to your relative, or you may leave them at the front desk to be given to the Activity Director. We will make sure that the movies are returned in the same shape they were given. Several families and visitors have asked what they can do for the residents of Ligonier Gardens. One suggestion that immediately comes to mind is "Volunteer"! We are always looking for volunteers. Volunteers are always a welcome addition to any facility and are needed to help with projects such as bingo, games and outings. If you would like further information on being a volunteer, please contact our Activity Director, Jennifer Reese at 724-238-3517 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We also are working on a few projects: one is to be able to increase the amount of entertainment that is currently being provided to our residents and the other is a fish tank and stand. Since both of these projects are costly to the facility, your monetary donations are always welcome. Our residents would both enjoy and benefit from your generosity. Please make checks payable to Ligonier Gardens. Thank You. The sun that brief December day Rose cheerless over hills of gray, And, darkly circled, gave at noon A sadder sight than waning moon.-John Greenleaf Whittier-WELCOME We at Ligonier Gardens would like to take the time to welcome our newest members to our community. We hope all of you find our place to be as comfortable as your home, and we hope you enjoy your stay here with us. Mrs. Anna Mildred Giesey Mrs. Colleen O'Malley Mrs. Ruth Immel Mrs. Mary Smolleck Mrs. Marie Kontor Mrs. Pauline Skovira Mrs. Eva Facteau JINGLE BELLS The song "Jingle Bells" was composed in 1857 by James Pierpoint. The song was originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh". Victor Herbert once remarked, "Of all the songs I have heard by other composers, there is only one I wish I had composed myself." When asked the name of the song he replied, "Why, 'Jingle Bells', of course," a bit surprised anyone would have to ask, "It is a jolly tune."
