The Patter – July 25th

News & Views from Campus: July 25^th – July 31^st

United States Olympic History Edition!

-The United States has sent athletes to every modern Olympic games, with the exception of the 1980 Summer Olympics, which were boycotted due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

 -American athletes have won a total of 2,523 medals in the summer games, and another 305 at the winter games, which ranks first all-time by a large margin.  

-The 1980 hockey game between the USA & the USSR, dubbed “The Miracle On Ice”, is regarded as one of the biggest Olympic upsets of all time, as the American team, consisting only of college players, upset the heavily favored Soviets en route to the 1980 Gold Medal.

–The 1992 US Men’s Basketball Team, dubbed “The Dream Team”, is considered to be the greatest sports team ever assembled. Led by Michael Jordan, they defeated opponents by an average of 44 points and claimed Gold by defeating Croatia in the finals.

-Swimmer Michael Phelps is the most decorated U.S. athlete of all time, capturing 28 medals (23 being gold) over 5 Olympic games from 2000 to 2016.

Happy Birthday

Debra Hamm(E)                          07-25    Nancy Jones                      07-27

Kadee Leasman(E)                     07-25    Donald Kealen                    07-27

Barb Frieden(E)                          07-25    Kendra Traywick(E)            07-28

Michael Franklin(E)                     07-26   Lill Harvey(E)                       07-28

Mary Boone                               07-26   Abbie Pryor(E)                     07-29

Joyce Weiss                               07-30

Raylene Kopper(E)                     07-30

Jospeh Ware(E)                         07-30

Ralph Scott                                 07-31

Weekly Inspiration

“Do you believe in miracles? YES!”

~ Al Michaels, legendary sportscaster, with the final call of the Americas 4-3 triumph over the Soviets in the 1980 Olympic hockey semifinals ~

Prayer Request & Scripture

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK

Isiah 43:2-4

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not consume you. Got I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…Since you are precious and honorred in my sight, and because I love you.”

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THIS WEEK PRAY FOR:

Residents:  McReynolds Center Staff:  VolunteersWe thank God for the time, talent, sacrifices, and generosity of all our volunteers

Activity Calendar

***All schedules are subject to suddenly change without notice***

Sunday, July 25^th 

Salem EUCC Church Service available for individual viewings

9:00      Worship – Channel 3 & Chapel

10:15    Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Service – Channel 3

2:00      Summertime Word Grid – Social Room

Monday, July 26^th

9:00       Devotions – Channel 3 & Chapel

9:30       Mindful Meditations – Channel 3

10:00     Javelin Throw! – Social Room

11:00    Exercise – Channel 3 & Social Room

1:30       Rosary – Channel 3 & Social Room

6:30       iPad Games – Social Room

Tuesday, July 27^th

9:00        Devotions – Channel 3 & Chapel

9:30        Mindful Meditations – Channel 3

10:00      Pound Class – Channel 3 & Social Room

11:00      Exercise – Channel 3 & Social Room

1:30        Chair Yoga – Channel 3

2:00        Resident Council – Social Room

6:30        Telestrations Game – Social Room

Wednesday, July 28^th  

9:00        Devotions – Channel 3 & Chapel

9:30        Mindful Meditations – Channel 3

9:30        Warm Ups! – Social Room

10:00      Olympic Weightlifting! – Social Room

11:00      Exercise – Channel 3 & Social Room

1:30        Art Class – Social Room

Thursday, July 29^th 

9:00       Devotions – Channel 3 & Chapel

9:30       Mindful Meditations – Channel 3

10:00     Catholic Mass – Channel 3 & Chapel

10:30     Joe Chi – Channel 3

11:00     Exercise – Channel 3 & Social Room

1:30       Sentimental Reflections: Summer – Channel 3

Friday, July 30^th  

9:00       Devotions – Channel 3 & Chapel

9:30      Mindful Meditations – Channel 3

10:00     Men’s Group – Social Room

11:00     Exercise – Channel 3 & Social Room

2:00       Bingo – Social Room

Saturday, July 31^st   

All Day   Games, Cards, Etc. are available for use in Bartley Room

11:00      Exercise – Channel 3 Only

11:00       McReynolds iPad games

2:00         Bingo – Social Room

-Throughout the games (July 23-August 8) you can play Olympic Bingo! Get your Bingo card from your local Activity Aide the morning of Friday, July 23^rd and cheer on Team USA!

-Ice Cream Special in the General Store, Chocolate Chip!

The Patter Riddles of the Week, Olympic Edition

-People from what country never fail to complete a marathon?

Last weeks riddle and answer.

-What has 3 feet, but no arms and no legs??

Answer: A Yardstick