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by Orchard Manor
724-458-7760 March 2019 www.orchardmanor.org
Attracting Luck
Lucky charms: some people swear by made of iron. Mischievous fairies could not
them, and others think that they're silly. stand the touch of iron, so they shied away
But regardless of whether it's possible to from houses that were adorned with it.
influence Lady Luck with a rabbit's foot Another legend attributes lucky
or a cuddly pig, lucky charms can affect horseshoes to Saint Dunstan, a historical
your attitude and can be a lot of fun. And figure who died in 988 AD. According to the
if you are having fun and feeling more legend, Dunstan, who was a blacksmith, was
positive, your attitude can make you commanded by the devil to shoe his horse.
luckier, too! Instead, Dunstan nailed a horseshoe to the
Four-Leaf Clovers are an ancient Irish devil's foot and refused to remove it and ease
symbol of luck. The Celts believed a four the devil's pain until he received a guarantee
-leaf clover could help them see fairies that the devil would stay away from any
and avoid their mischief, which was house with a horseshoe on the door.
believed to be a common source of bad Ladybugs are popular insects worldwide
luck. The four leaves were supposed to and many cultures believe that they bring
have mystical powers representing faith, luck. In German-speaking countries, they are
hope, love, and luck. Another legend has literally called lucky bugs: "Glueckskaefer"
them standing for fame, wealth, health How can a ladybug make you luckier?
and faithful love. Some cultures say that if a ladybug lands on
True four-leaf clovers are rare, with you and you don't brush it off, your luck will
only about one in 10,000 plants carrying improve. Others say that if a man and a
the lucky leaves. woman see a ladybug at the same time,
To know you've found a true four-leaf they'll fall in love. in Belgium, a ladybug
clover, look out for one leaflet that is crawling across a maiden's hand was a sign
smaller than the other three. If all four that she would be married soon. A large
leaflets are the same size, you are number of ladybugs in the spring was an
probably looking at the wrong variety of indication to farmers that there would be a
clover. good harvest.
Horseshoes are one of the most And all ladybugs are not created equal in
popular lucky superstitions, with various the luck department; the deeper red their
legends attributed to giving them their color and the more spots they have, the
lucky powers. luckier you'll be!
continued...
One legend says that horseshoes are
lucky because they were traditionally
Luck continued from front...
Growing up, you may have heard that There's a famous saying about lucky coins:
seven was the luckiest number, but did Find a penny, pick it up, and all that day
anyone tell you why? The number seven has you'll have good luck!
been connected with luck, with perfection, and Some people say that not just any penny lying on the
with gaining knowledge in many cultures ground is lucky, but that lucky pennies have to be
throughout history. found face-up.
One reason for this might be that the number So may good luck be your friend in whatever you
seven has special mathematical properties. The do, and trouble be always a stranger to you.
ancient Greeks called 7 "the perfect number," Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
the sum of 3 (triangle) and 4 (square), which are
perfect forms. Seven also crops up in a number By Sandra Grauschopf
https://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/
of prominent places: lucky-charms-to-attract-good-luck-895277
There are 7 days of the week.
There are 7 colors in the rainbow.
There are 7 planets visible to the naked eye.
7 is a winning roll in many games
New Residents!
of chance. Mrs. Kathleen Duncan, 2/1
Lucky rabbit foot keychains, whether real or Mrs. Janice Altman, 2/7
fake, are popular symbols of luck. But did you Mrs. Mary Pearson, 2/7
know that the tradition actually comes from Mr. William Ferringer, 2/14
hoodoo magic?
Mrs. Mary Joyce Baker, 2/25
The original legend says that the left hind foot
of a rabbit that is captured in a cemetery at Mrs. Donna Reynolds, 2/25
night can ward off evil magic. There are fake Mrs. Viola McFadden, 2/26
rabbits' feet for sale if you don't want to harm a Mrs Nancy “Joyce” Boyce, 2/28
living bunny.
In Germany, lucky pigs ("Glücksschwein") are
often given as tokens to wish friends and family Best Wishes!
a happy and lucky New Year. Turtles and tor- Mr. William Baumgartner, 2/7
toises are also considered lucky, due to their
Mrs. Mary Pearson, 2/12
long lifespans. Ancient Egyptians considered the
Mr. William Ferringer, 2/15
scarab beetle to be lucky.
Mrs. Luann Gilson, 2/22
Our Dedicated Staff
Service Anniversaries for March Welcome New Hires
Barb Blackson, Laundry Aide—40 years Johnna Boughner, RN Supervisor
Gerri Hodge, Cook’s Helper—14 years Cathy Cannon, RN Supervisor
Kathy Bowser, Barber/Beautician—8 years Diana Cotterman, RN Supervisor
Donna Baker, LPN—7 years Gina Kerr, RN Supervisor
Natalie Hummel, RN Supervisor—1 year Sarah Debelak, Dietary Aide
Senior Snickers
Doctor’s Visit illegal drugs. I was appalled. But as the days went
Visiting Doctor Ross last month Harriet, a long on I knew that my people were not all like that
retired schoolteacher, explained in some detail her and I had, indeed, come to a fine parish full of
problems while he listened very patiently. good and loving people.'
'Now, Harriet,' said Doctor Ross, 'you say you Just as the priest finished his talk the politician
have shooting pains in your neck, aching knees, arrived full of apologies at being late. He
frequent dizzy spells, and constant nausea. Just for immediately began to make the presentation and
the record, how old are you?' give his speech.
'Ah, yes,' Harriet spoke brightly, 'I'll be 49 on my 'I'll never forget the first day our parish priest
next birthday.' arrived, 'said the politician.' In fact, I had the
'Really?' commented the doctor quietly, 'I see you honor of being the first one to go to him in
have slight memory loss, too.' confession.'
New Hat Not Done
Jackie, an elderly lady was standing at the rail of My wife said, 'Whaddya doing today?'
the cruise ship holding her hat so that it wouldn't I said, 'Nothing.'
blow away in the wind. She said, 'You did that yesterday.'
Edward, a gentleman approaches her and says, I said, 'I haven't finished yet.'
'Pardon me, madam, I do not intend to be forward
but did you know that your dress is blowing up in Etiquette Lesson
this wind?' Victoria, a middle aged mother, decided that she
'Yes, I know,' replies Jackie firmly, 'But I need my wasn't going to remind her kids any longer of
hands to hold onto my hat.' their need to write thank-you notes when they
'But madam,' remarks Edward, 'you must know received presents.
that your derriere is exposed.' The result of this was that Grampy never
Jackie looks directly at Edward, after a quick received any thank-you letters for the very
glance down and retorts, 'Sir, anything you see generous checks he'd written to the children.
down there is 85 years old, but I just bought this hat However, the following year, things were
yesterday.' different. 'All the Kids came over personally to
thank me,' declared Grampy in a triumphant
Retirement Speech manner.
A priest was being honored at his retirement 'That's good,' commented his friend, 'why do
dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local you think they decided to change their behavior?'
politician, who was also a member of the 'Well, that's easy,' declared Grampy, 'this year I
congregation, was chosen to make the presentation didn't sign the checks.'
and give a little leaving speech at the dinner. He was
delayed so the priest decided to say his own few Dress Code
words while they waited. Two elderly ladies were discussing the
'I got my first impression of the parish from the upcoming dance at the Botley Grange Country
first confession I heard here. I thought I had been Club.
assigned to a terrible place. The very first person 'We're supposed to wear something that matches
who entered my confessional told me he had stolen our husband's hair, so I'm wearing black,'
a television set and, when stopped by the police, had announced Mrs Hickling.
almost murdered the officer. He had stolen money “I’m wearing grey.” said Mrs. Turner.
from his parents, embezzled from his place of 'Oh dear,' uttered Mrs Packer, 'I'd better not go
business, had an affair with his boss's wife, taken in that case.'
Activities made over 130 balloon bouquets to deliver A special Valentine’s Day cake was
to Residents on Valentine’s Day. donated to our Residents by “anonymous.”
Residents Edith Breese and Howard Jones Residents Theo Karfes (left) Resident Eddy Cifra
are named Queen and King of the and Wilda Arblaster get ready shows off her Pot
Valentine’s Dance. for the baking activity. of Gold.
Pots of Gold at the End of the Rainbow. Residents (left to right) Eltha Perry, Shirley Cram
and Glorianne Tinkey show their finished projects after crafts.
Let the Games Begin! BINGO GO FISH POKER TRIVIAL PURSUIT BRIDGE JENGA RISK TROUBLE CANDYLAND MAH JONG RUMMY CHECKERS MONOPOLY SCRABBLE CLUE OLD MAID SORRY DOMINOES
Aloha! American Heritage
Girls Talent Show
Come celebrate with us! We’re celebrating
Resident Anna Reynolds’ 104th birthday—
Hawaiian style. The party/card shower is on March American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered
13th, 2019 between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. In lieu character and leadership development program for
of gifts, Anna is asking everyone to donate a girls 5 to 18 years of age. The girls from Troop
non-perishable food item. Anyone bringing a PA0031, located in the Stoneboro-Sandy Lake area,
non-perishable food item will have their name will be entertaining our Residents with a special
entered for each item brought to win a gift basket. talent show on Saturday, March 30th. The girls will
Anna is trying to collect at least 104 items, if not be showcasing talents such as singing and dancing in
more. All collected goods will be donated to the our Great Room starting at 2:00 pm. Come join our
Grove City Food Pantry. us for a fun-filled hour of entertainment!
So come have a good time at the luau, dance a
little and support a great cause! All staff, Residents
and families are welcome.
Please sign up by March 7 in the Activities
Ash
Department if planning on attending.
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday or “Day of Ashes” is the first day
of Lent. It is called Day of Ashes because of the
practice of rubbing ashes on the forehead in the sign
of the cross.
In observance of Ash Wednesday, March 6th, a
service will be held at 3:30 on B Wing. Pastor Earl
will be distributing ashes for Residents and
employees wanting to receive them.
March 10th, 2019
Orchard Manor would like to acknowledge family
members of Residents and Staff who are currently
serving in the Military.
1C Seaman Nick Carey,* Navy, son-in-law of MASN Dylan McConnell, Navy, son of
Angie Hites, LPN Kathy McConnell, LPN
E1 Seaman Anthony Chamber, U.S. Coast Guard, A1C Hannah McCoy, Air Force Reserves,
great-grandson of Resident Irene Patterson niece of Jennifer Corban, Dietary Aide
Colonel Peter Euler, Air Force, grandson-in-law Pvt. Josiah McCoy,* Marines, nephew of
of Resident Jean Rogers Jennifer Corban, Dietary Aide
A1C Jordan Forsythe, Air Force, great-grandson Maj. Robert Widmyer, Army, grandson of
of Resident Dorothy Worsley Resident Lottie Williams
Pfc. Jeremey Fry,* Army, cousin of
Amy Bailey, CNA *Currently serving overseas
If you have a family member you would like recognized in the A pple Blossom,
please call Laura Cook at 724-458-7760.
Chaplain’s Chatter
Forgiveness
by Pastor Earl Dykes
We are almost through us that we can get rid of doubt, disbelief, and
with winter, and soon the any barriers we may have that would hold back His
Sun will shine and blessings.
flowers will grow, and in Romans 5:8 tells us how much God loves us. “But
this it reminds us of new life. In the season of Lent we God proves His love for us in that while we still
will be tested and reminded that Jesus went to the were sinners Christ died for us.” (NRVS) God
Cross of Calvary for our sins, so we can be reconciled sent Jesus to this earth to teach us of God’s grace,
to God and His grace, love, and forgiveness. mercy, and love, then He took our place and our sins
Joe Torre had been a catcher and a broadcast to the cross on Mt Calvary, the righteous Son of God
announcer for the St. Louis Cardinals. Shortly after, he for Unrighteous man-kind.
was named manager, according to the Pittsburgh During Lent, let us seek to live our live for Jesus,
Press. New York Yankees announcer Phil Rizzuto and let us share the good news with people we know
suggested that managing could be done better from or meet on our Lenten Journey. Repent and purify
high above the baseball field-from the level of the yourself, pray and ask God to forgive you of your
broadcast booth. sins, those that are known or unknown in action
Torre replied, “Upstairs, you can’t look in their words or deeds. 1John 1:9 says, If we confess our
eyes.” sins, He who is faithful and just will forgive us
In Jesus Christ, God also chose to come down on our sins, and purify you from all unrighteous-
the field and look into our eyes. ness. We can be saved fr om the bondage of sin by
A hand-lettered sign nailed to a telephone pole said, the blood of Jesus Christ.
“lost dog with three legs, blind in left eye, missing I pray that we can be obedient to God by studying
right ear, tail broken, and recently castrated. Answers His word every day, and taking time to talk to Him
to the name of Lucky. (Barbara Johnson) in prayer, songs, and meditation. This is a great time
Maybe we don’t see God in the mist of our troubles, of the year for the church and the people called
and we think in our minds that God doesn’t care, when Christian, as we wait for Easter Sunday, where we
in all reality God does care for each of us. In Lent, declare that Jesus Christ is Risen and is alive. Amen.
we get a chance to ask God to sift us, and purge
Pastor Earl
Deepest Sympathy
Everyone at Orchard Manor extends our heartfelt
“Grief never ends…But it changes.
thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the It’s a passage, not a place to stay.
following Residents who recently passed away. Grief is not a sign of weakness,
nor a lack of faith…
Mrs. Mae Hart, 2/4 it is the price of LOVE.”
Mrs. Janet Schaff, 2/6 ~Author Unknown
Mrs. Catherine “Jean” Rearick, 2/8
Mr. John “Bill” Fretts, 2/10
Mrs. Gloria Nicholson, 2/18
Calendar Highlights
3/5 Stories and Songs with Rick Bruening
3/6 Ash Wednesday Church Service
3/7 Paint & Polish 3/3 Mary Faulconbridge
3/11 Resident Council 3/3 Marjorie Stewart
3/13 Birthday Party with Joe Lege 3/13/ Anna Reynolds
3/14 Stories & Crafts with Grove City Library
3/14 Mary Spiker
3/20 Keep Off The Grass
3/16 Joy Lindey
3/21 Music with Dick Fisher
3/25 Barry Spiker & Friends 3/17 Theo Karfes
3/30 Talent Show by the American 3/24 Arlene Clinger
Heritage Girls
3/25 Thelma Rust
For a more thorough list of activities and times, 3/28 Glenn Bish
please see the calendar inside.
3/31 Joann Warner
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