
News & Views from Campus: August 8th – August 14th
Random Factoids From This Day In History!
August 8th, 1974 – In an evening televised address to the nation, President Richard Nixon announces his resignation.
August 9th, – 1974 – Vice President Gerald Ford is sworn in as the 38th President of the United States in the East Room of the White House.
August 10th, 1846 – After a decade of debate on how to spend a bequest left to America from an obscure English scientist, President James Polk signs the Smithsonian Institution Act into law.
August 11th, 1934 – The first civilian prisoners, classified as “most dangerous”, arrive on Alcatraz Island, to be housed in the new maximum-security facility.
August 12th, 1990 – The largest ever Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton is discovered near Faith, Utah.
August 13th, 1961 – Shortly after midnight, East German soldiers begin laying down barbed wire and bricks as a barrier between Soviet controlled East Berlin & the Democratic western section, the first components of the Berlin Wall.
August 14th, 1945 – Japan’s unconditional surrender is announced to the world on what becomes known as Victory Day.
Happy Birthday
Judy Litchfield 08-08 Sally Reynolds 08-14
Dorthea Rosenboom 08-09 Dana Blair(E) 08-14
Lilliann Dittmer 08-09 Lee Harris(E) 08-14 Kaitlyn Hollensteiner(E) 08-09
Raymond Diseron 08-10 Samantha Huckstep(E) 08-12 Elton Reynolds 08-14
Weekly Inspiration
“Make Each Day Your Masterpiece.”
~”Coach” John Wooden~
Prayer Request & Scripture
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Mathew 11:28-30
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is kind, and My burden is light.”
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THIS WEEK PRAY FOR:
Residents: Southern Court
Staff: Nursing Administration
Jeannie, Tina, Katie, Carol, Dawn, Bob, Chris, Melissa, Kim, Haley, Tonya, Annie, Mike, Anna, Diana
Activity Calendar
***All schedules are subject to suddenly change without notice***
Sunday, August 8th
Salem EUCC Church Service available for individual viewings
6:00 Olympic 2021 Closing Ceremonies (NBC Channel 4)
9:00 Worship – Channel 3 & Chapel
10:15 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Service – Channel 3
2:00 Stephanie Woodward – Vocalist – Channel 3 & Social Room
6:30 Olympic 2021 Closing Ceremonies rebroadcast (NBC Channel 4)
Monday, August 9th
9:00 Devotions – Channel 3 & Chapel
9:30 Public Library Book-Mobile (Anna Brown, Eastbrook, Foose, Sheltering) – Social Room
9:30 Mindful Meditations – Channel 3
11:00 Exercise – Channel 3 & Social Room
1:30 Rosary – Channel 3 & Social Room
6:30 Dominos – Social Room
Tuesday, August 10th
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 – Social Room
6:30 Tuesday Matinee – “Soul” – Channel 3
Wednesday, August 11th
9:00 Devotions – Channel 3 & Chapel
9:30 Mindful Meditations – Channel 3
10:00 Virtual Entertainment – Channel 3
11:00 Exercise – Channel 3 & Social Room
1:30 Art Class – Social Room
Thursday, August 12th
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 Baking Club – Donuts! – Social Room
Friday, August 13th
9:00 Devotions – Channel 3 & Chapel
9:30 Mindful Meditations – Channel 3
11:00 Exercise – Channel 3 & Social Room
2:00 Bingo – Social Room
Saturday, August 14th
11:00 Exercise – Channel 3 Only
11:00 McReynolds iPad Games
2:00 Bingo – Social Room
Don’t Forget, Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is only 25 Cents A Scoop In The General Store!!
The Patter Riddle of the Week
I’m hard to catch, and easy to hold. I can’t be seen, unless it’s cold. What am I?
Check out the answer in next week’s Patter!
Last Weeks Riddle and Answer
What do boxers and fisherman have in common?
Answer: They both throw hooks!
The Quincy Public Library will host 2 Book fairs, Monday August 9th & August 23rd. In house residents are invited, and there will be staff on hand to assist you!
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