MAHOVA October 2018 News

MAHOVANewsOctober 2018October Brings Halloween Fun“Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as muchsweetness as one can possibly want and hold.” Judith OlneyHalloween began with the ancient Celts, who marked the last dayof October as their New Year’s Eve. Surveys show thatHalloween, derived from the Christian observation of AllHallows E’en, now surpasses our own New Year’s Eve inpopularity. The National Retail Federation says that the holidaygenerates nearly 7 billion in retail sales, with the averagehousehold spending more than 44 on candy, costumes, andhome decorations.A survey by American Express found that 64 percent of adultsrank Halloween as a popular holiday in their households andcelebrate by trick-or-treating, going to a party, or watching scarymovies. Forty-seven percent said the holiday is not just for kids.More than a quarter of adults dress in costumes. More than 80percent of parents said they hand out treats, and nearly 60 percenttake their children trick-or-treating.Here at the Masonic Home of Virginia we will be having aHalloween Parade on October 30th. All residents are encouragedto don costumes (from the glamorous to the wacky) and join inthe fun. Also we will be having our annual Pumpkin Decoratingcontest. Pumpkins will be delivered mid-month, then displayedand voted on during the last week. The winner will be revealedduring the Halloween Parade festivities.“Backward, turn backward,O Time, in your flightmake me a child againjust for tonight!” Elizabeth Akers AllenIn This Issue:Health RxProgram HighlightsOctober CalendarBook EndsBehind the ScenesIn MemoriamBirthdaysWelcome New ResidentsWelcome New EmployeesResident AdvisoryCouncilPaula SwanseyPresident - D WingJames PalmerVice President– B WingSteve BollingerSecretary - VillageMildred Johnson and JamesPalmer-B WingPaula Swansey andLeon Headley– C and D WingsArt Gregory– Magnolia CourtPage 1

HealthHere’s To Your Good Health!The Health Benefits of Donating BloodGiving blood is not just good for the recipients but has benefits for thedonors as well. According to the Central Florida Blood Bank, blood donorsroutinely receive a mini-health check, which monitors blood pressure,cholesterol, temperature, pulse, and iron levels. The agency also cites studiesthat show that donating blood is good for the heart. Men who gave bloodthree times a year reduced their risk of heart attack by more than 50 percent.Other studies have found that donating blood can reduce the risk of certaintypes of cancer. Please consult with your physician before donating blood.Have You Heard?October is National Apple Month. Some 7,500 varieties ofapples are grown around the world. The United Statesproduces 100 commercially with the Delicious being themost popular. Orchards in 36 states produce more than 250million bushels annually. Americans eat an average of 65apples per year.The birthstone for October is Opal and signifies a creativespirit, new friendships, and healthy relationships. The floweris the Marigold.Program HighlightsPage 2Resident Council MeetingMonday, October 19:30 AMDining RoomActivities Committee MeetingThursday, October 183:45 PMLibraryAdvisory Council MeetingTuesday, October 1610:00 AMPrivate Dining RoomFood Committee MeetingTuesday, October 161:00 PMPrivate Dining Room

Program HighlightsTuesday, October 22:30 PMGalleryFamily Day ResidentVolunteer Sign upFriday, October 52:30 PMTV RoomExercise with SharonTuesday, October 93:00 PMREBCommunionThursday, October 1110:00 AMGalleryCoffee and Donuts from Country StyleThursday, October 112:30 PMGalleryPumpkin Decorating DistributionFriday, October 1210:00 AMTV RoomString Cutting for balloonsSaturday, October 13 FAMILY DAYFriday, October 192:30 PMTV RoomHot Chocolate SocialTuesday, October 231:30 PMDining RoomCooking Class with MattFriday, October 262:00 PMMultipurposeRoomClassic Movie MatineeMonday, October 292:30 PMTV RoomSelf -Serve Coffee andTea with a movieTuesday, October 302:30 PMDining RoomHalloween CostumeContest and ParadePage 3

EntertainmentMonday, October 12:30 PMTV RoomPerformance by Bill Bottoms on the guitar and vocalsThursday, October 42:30 PMTV RoomPerformance by Matthew O’Donnell on vocals and variousinstrumentsFriday, October 56:30 PMTV RoomSaxophone and vocal performance by David HallSaturday, October 62:30 PMTV RoomPerformance by Just Us Gospel GroupMonday, October 86:30 PMTV RoomPerformance by Charlie and Willie FishburneMonday, October 152:30 PMTV RoomVocal and piano performance by Harry KellettTuesday, October 162:30 PMTV RoomVocal golden oldies performance by Kevin SalyerThursday, October 182:30 PMTV RoomPiano performance by Jan KesslerMonday, October 222:30 PMTV RoomPerformance by the Fabulous Flutes DuoThursday, October 257:00 PMDining RoomPerformance by the German Sauerkraut BandFriday, October 266:30 PMTV RoomKaraoke with Leon and Nancy LeeSaturday, October 272:30 PMTV RoomPerformance by Good VibrationsPage 4

MoviesChannel 2 and TV Room6:00 PMMonday, October 1“Overboard”A woman working on a yacht gets payback on the selfish boat ownerafter he wakes up with no memory from falling overboard.Friday, October 12“The Book Club”Four woman decide to mix things up at theirbook club and read “50 Shades of Gray” whichcatapults them into some interesting life choices.Monday, October 22“Moses”Sight and Sound Theatre musical interpretationof the biblical story of Moses.Monday, October 29“The Post”Based on a true story, two journalists teamup to expose a decade’s long cover-up.Page 5

Trips and OutingsOctober 3ShoppingSchedulePage 6Dollar TreeOctober 10Wal-MartOctober 17White Oak VillageOctober 24Dollar TreeOctober 31WalmartMonday, October 111:15 AMLunch at Peking Chinese RestaurantTuesday, October 211:15 AMShopping at Hobby Lobby and lunchTuesday, October 911:15 AMLunch at McDonald’sTuesday, October 91:30 PMTrip to your neighborhood bankThursday, October 116:15 PMDorey Park- Bluegrass Coffee HouseMonday, October 154:45 PMDinner at Calabash Seafood RestaurantTuesday, October 1611:15 AMLunch at Seafarers RestaurantFriday, October 196:15 PMHenrico Theater to see the Richard Williams TrioSaturday, October 201:00 PMTour of the homes in Richmondwith Richmond DiscoveriesTuesday, October 2310:00 AMLunch at the Bavarian Chef in Fredericksburg, VAMonday, October 299:30 AMLunch at Michie Tavern and Apple Pickingat Carter’s Mountain in Charlottesville

Book EndsBy Richard NeiswanderTHE GARDEN of EDENAND OTHER CRIMINAL DELIGHTSby Faye KellermanI liked the title of this book but didn’t look at it until I was home. Then I foundthat it contained seventeen short stories instead of one novel! The first story is aboutthe ‘Garden of Eden’. It is the work of Cecily Eden, thus the name. Cecily dies anatural death but there are some odd observances by her neighbors, Peter and RinaDecker. They are named in Cecily’s will as are her two daughters. Peter solves themysteries, learning that the daughters had ‘stolen’ money from their mother and hefinds a lot of hidden money. Presumably, Cecily hid it to keep the daughters fromstealing it. An interesting story in just 47 pages. I also enjoyed the other sixteenstories equally.REVENGE at BELLA TERRAby Christina DoddEli Di Luca is in trouble! He owns a vineyard and winery but his friend andaccountant has absconded all the cash and the taxes are due soon. Eli has little hopeof paying the taxes until an extremely wealthy man offers to pay the taxes if Eli willromance and marry his daughter, Chloe. The story follows them through discoveringeach other, also an eighty-year-old murder and the search for diamonds hidden by themurdered man. It includes attempts on their lives by the ancestors of the murdererswho still want to find the missing diamonds. Plenty of action, including a bombingof a cottage, but also a lot of romance. A little something for everyone.NO MAN STANDINGA Munch Mancini crime novelby Barbara SeranellaMiranda Mancini [called Munch by her friends] is a recovered alcoholic/drugaddict with an eight-year-old daughter. Her friend and fellow addict, Ellen, is gettingout of jail. The day before that event, Ellen’s mother and stepfather are murdered.The bodies also show signs of torture before their actual death.Someone wants something [money] that Ellen has hidden. Munch must solvethe murders so that she can cut a deal that will not send Ellen back to prison. Anexcellent story from the beginning until the end. I just wonder how accurate it is ofwhat is experienced by those caught in drug addiction.Page 7

In MemoriamForever in Our HeartsCharles GoensMabel PaschallAnniversariesOctober 7, 1960 Donald and Anne GodfreyOctober 11, 1958 David and Shirley ArmisteadNotificationsUpcoming EventOn November 9, 2018 the residents not attending the Grand Lodge CommunicationLuncheon will be served a Boxed Lunch in the Reading Room.There will be an Ice Cream Social in the Main Dining Room at 2:00 PM.A special dinner will be served to all residents in the Main Dining Room.Page 8

NotificationsWeight and Blood Pressure ChecksPlease bring your pendants with you.B– WingMonday, October 18:00 AM to 1:00 PMD Wing Recreation RoomC and D – WingWednesday, October 38:00 AM to 1:00 PMD Wing Recreation RoomVillage Model KeyShould you wish to enter the Village Model home after hours or on theweekend, the key is located at the Care Center Nurses’ Station.Dementia Support Group for FamiliesFor information, please contact Barbara Jehu at extension 77316.The group meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 10:30 AM.Monthly Meeting with Meridian Lodge No. 284Meridian Lodge No. 284 Monthly Meeting will be held on the4th Monday each month in the Multipurpose Room at 12:00 PM.Meeting is open to ALL Master Masons.Please come and join us!Page 9

NotificationsFamily DaySaturday, October 13Pumpkin Decorating ContestEach area of the Home will receive a pumpkin to decorate onThursday, October 11. It is up to each area of living to collectivelydecorate these pumpkins to be on display for the contest beginningTuesday, October 23, at 10:00 AM in the Gallery. Each pumpkinwill be voted on and a winner announced on Tuesday, October 30at the Halloween costume parade and contest.Halloween CostumeParade and ContestTuesday, October 302:30 PMDining RoomJoin us in your costume for a parade throughout the Home. Prizes will be given afterthe parade for the most unrecognizable and the most creative costume for both residents and staff. Meet in the Reading Room in your costume if you are participating inthe parade.Refreshments ServedPage 10

Brain FitnessOctober Trivia1. What is the October gemstone?2. What is the October flower?3. Are pumpkins fruit or a vegetable?4. Where did the pumpkin originate?5. What were pumpkins once a remedy for?ANSWERS: 1. Opal 2. Marigold 3. Fruit 4. Central America 5. Snake BitesPage 11