At the RESIDENTIAL LIVING CENTER April 2021
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at the RESIDENTIAL LIVING CENTER April 2021
CONTENTS A few words from Lindy Culinary Corner
From the Director.................... 1 Hello, RLC residents, families, and friends! Just Born moved to Pennsylvania in 1932 and kept
making fine chocolates. In 1953, Sam purchased The
Culinary Corner.......................2 This past month at RLC, our focus topic for staff Rodda Candy Company, famous for jellybeans and a
has been dignity and respect. Recently, as a team we funny little marshmallow chick. They made each chick
Calendar............................... 3–4
discussed what dignity and respect mean to us at RLC. by squeezing marshmallow out of a pastry tube. This
Stay Active................................5
The definition of dignity is “the state or quality of process would take 27 hours to make. In 1954, Bob
Yvonne: Activities...................5 being worthy of honor or respect.” I asked the team, Born (son of founder Sam Born) invented a machine
“Who fits that description?” We decided that while everyone on the planet to make the chicks faster, in approximately 6 minutes!
Roasted Beet Hummus.....5–6
is worthy of honor and respect, our elders are high on the list. Just Born became the biggest marshmallow candy
Resident Spotlight...................6 by Samantha Edens company in the world. Every year about 5.5 million
The definition of respect is “to treat people or things with consideration, Peeps are made every day.
Worship Schedule...................6 care, and concern.” Our RLC team discussed respect as a verb, rather than If you love Spring and Easter, then you will know Peeps!
RLC Review...............................7 a noun. We show respect through our words and also through our actions- We can thank a man named Sam Born. He was a Around Easter, Peeps come in more than a dozen
by showing how much we care. The team brought forward many ways Russian who moved to the United States from France different flavors and colors. Popular flavors are Fruit
that they see respect in action at RLC. Having respectful conversations in 1910. While in France, he learned the fine art of Punch, Party Cake, and Sour Watermelon. Yellow and
Hoopla! and building relationships, knowing our residents’ individual preferences making chocolate. He invented a machine that could white were the original colors of Peeps. A few other
and honoring them, ensuring their call lights and needs are attended to put a stick in a lollipop automatically. In 1917, Born colors followed, such as pink, orange, lavender and
With a library card and a
promptly and their pain is managed, and providing attention to detail opened a candy shop in New York. Every day, he made green. Peeps can now be found at different times of the
web browser (smart phone,
and extra TLC when assisting residents are ways our staff strive to show a new batch of chocolates and put a sign in his window, year. But did you know you can also use leftover Peeps
computer, or television) you
respect in each moment. “Just Born” to tell his customers the chocolates were for quick sweet recipes? Peeps Crispy Treats is a nice
can sign up for Hoopla and
ready. Just Born became his company name. pastel treat you can make of any color.
stream full-length hit Trust is built in these small moments throughout each day. The ability to
movies like Roberto know and care for our residents is a privilege we don’t take lightly. We are
Benigni’s Academy so grateful to each of you for placing your trust in the RLC team.
Peeps Crispy Treats
Award-winning La
RLC is our residents’ home and on behalf of all of our team, we are Serves 12
vita e Bella (Life is
honored to be your guests. 20 minute prep & cook time
Beautiful) or the
1996 adaptation of Ingredients
Jane Austen’s Emma 4 3-oz packages Peeps marshmallow chicks (pink,
or even documentaries yellow, green, and blue), divided
like Hamilton: One Shot to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Broadway, about the creation 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal, divided
of the Broadway hit Hamilton. In Loving Memory vanilla frosting (optional)
Hoopla Directions
hoopla.com 1. In a small pot melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter over
Garnett Public Library low heat. Add a pink Peeps and stir until well coated.
simplygarnett.com/public- Continue to stir, allowing Peeps to melt.
library.html HAPPY BIRTHDAY 5. Allow to cool, then cut.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and add 1 cup Rice
Krispy cereal, stirring until well combined. 6. Optional | Once cooled, add a small amount of vanilla
Margaret Ratliff frosting to crispy treats to attach Peeps bunnies or
3. Press into bottom of 9x13 pan that has been sprayed chicks for decoration.
April 10 with non-stick cooking spray.
See page 5 for Dr. Wendy Belcher’s roasted beet
Roy Hermreck 4. Repeat steps 1–3 for each remaining color of PEEPS. hummus recipe.
Katherine Hermreck April 23
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RESIDENTIAL LIVING CENTER AT ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL
April 2021
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Maundy Thursday
Royals Opening Day 1 Good Friday
2 3
April Fools’ Day
Easter 4 5 6 World Health Day 7 8 9 10
National Wear Your
11 12 13 14 15 Pajamas to Work Day 16 17
18 19 20 21 Earth Day
22 CHRISTMAS DAY
23 24
25 26 27 National Superhero Day 28 29 30
Stay
ACTIVE
Activities with Yvonne
by Yvonne Ryan, Activity Director/Social Service Designee
Greetings! Can you remember the best April Fools’
joke you have pulled on someone or maybe had
Resident Spotlight
Lily Wilcox
Lillian Nadine Tucker Wilcox was born the third of
six children on a farm near Eskridge, Kansas. Virgil
Worship
pulled on you? My father-in-law used to entertain us and Katherine Tucker welcomed her into the world
with fun stories of April Fools’ jokes he and his on June 6, 1933. At the age of two, her family moved
brother played on their mother. She never failed to to a farm near Kincaid, Kansas. Her mother was
get them back though! from Wyoming, attended nursing school in Colorado
AARP Virtual
While we ring in April with some lighthearted April
Springs, and was able to work as a nurse for a while Sunday Services at
Community Center before starting a family. RLC in November
Fools’ jokes and pranks of our own around here, we’ll
bit.ly/2Nqs1ng Live audio and video sermons
be also starting some seeds in hopes these April showers bring our May Lillian has fond memories of milking cows and helping on the farm with her
AARP offers a wide variety of flowers. The warmer weather is calling us all out to the patio for sure! The siblings. She enjoyed riding horses with her siblings, but by the time they and links to recorded sermons
free interactive online events and patio is such a nice place for a breath of fresh air, a cup of coffee with a got the horses caught it was too late to ride them. from some of our local churches:
classes designed for learning, self- friend, and of course family visits. First Christian Church
improvement, and fun. Lillian graduated from high school in Kincaid and attended college in fccgarnett.org/sermons
What a joy it is to see my tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils peeking through Pittsburg, Kansas. In high school she was a cheerleader, and while cheering
Upcoming virtual events after this Midwest-long Winter. Of course, with that will come lawns to at a basketball game she met a very handsome guy named Walt Wilcox. Church of the Nazarene
Getting Started with Your mow and hopefully some good fishing! They dated for about three years and eventually married in 1954. garnettnazarene.org/media
Family History
Wednesday, March 31 We enjoy our reminiscing time here at RLC. I remember getting up early While a freshman in high school, Lillian won amateur yodeling contests. Beacon of Truth
12 p.m. Eastern | 11 a.m. Central on Easter morning to see what the Easter bunny left for us. Then we were She says that she yodeled her way through college! She also sang at botmi.org
off to church sunrise service with breakfast. A quick trip back home to funerals to earn money.
Menopause and Women’s do chores and get dressed in our new Easter dresses and bonnets! Times Livestreaming Services
Health: The Bigger Picture have really changed but oh how we can treasure our memories! Lillian worked at the Garnett ASCS office for 35 years, and she traveled
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Wednesday, March 31 often, training new employees.
This past year has been one for the books for sure! I would like to say 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
7 p.m. Eastern | 6 p.m. Central
thank you for the many tokens of kindness bestowed upon us. Friends Walt and Lillian never had children of their own, but she has three standrewkc.org/live-worship
Ten Technology Treasures and family have gifted us with food, ice cream, a new television, and the wonderful nieces. Lillian loves to play cards and at one time she was in
three bridge clubs. Immaculate Conception
for Individuals with latest—a new popcorn machine including popcorn kernels to pop! Thank
11 a.m.
Vision Concerns you so much for the gifts and the kind words, but most of all thank you for We are so happy Lily calls Residential Living Center her home. facebook.com/golddomekc
Thursday, April 1 entrusting your loved ones with us!
12 p.m. Eastern | 11 a.m. Central Community Christian Church
Virtual Hatha Yoga 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 1 Healthy Snacking Roasted Beet Hummus facebook.com/Community4KC
6 p.m. Eastern | 5 p.m. Central Our RLC Medical Director, Dr. Wendy Belcher, Ingredients
Conception Abbey
practices what she preaches when it comes 1 large or 2 medium beets 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Virtual Chair-Based Yoga 7:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 5:30 p.m.
to healthy eating. As a mom, a wife, and busy 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and 3 cloves garlic, minced
Monday, April 5 conceptionabbey.org/live
member of the community, she also knows the drained 1 teaspoon sea salt (or more to
9 a.m. Eastern | 8 a.m. Central importance of making uncomplicated and easy, 1/4 cup tahini paste taste) St. Paul’s Episcopal
Just Walk—A Walk with A Doc nutritious but delicious snacks. For April, she’s 1/4 cup lemon juice 10 a.m. & Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7 sharing how to bring out the tastes of spring facebook.com/StPaulsKCMO
10 a.m. Eastern | 9 a.m. Central with some roasted beet hummus. This intensely Directions
pink dip is 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub beet, trim off top and bottom,
Virtual Line Dancing one of Dr. Belcher’s favorite healthy wrap in foil, and roast for 1 hour. Cool and peel.
Wednesday, April 7 snacks. The recipe highlights beets 2. Add all ingredients to a food processor and puree. You may need If you would like to receive this
11:45 a.m. Eastern and chickpeas, both of which are to add a little water or extra lemon juice to reach the desired newsletter sooner each month,
10:45 a.m. Central please sign up for our digital
excellent sources of iron and fiber, consistency.
edition by emailing Yvonne at
More events will be posted on their plus beets are packed with folic acid 3. Serve with jicama sticks, cucumber slices, red/green/yellow
yryan@saintlukeskc.org.
site as the weeks progress. and vitamin C. peppers, or carrot sticks.
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