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C O TTO N W O O D V ILLA
N EW SLET T ER
January 2019 | 450 S Main St | Ainsworth, NE | 402-387-1000 | www.cottonwoodvilla.com
NOTHING TRIVIAL
CELEBRATING
JANUARY It is a little-known fact that January 4 is Trivia Day.
Ahh, trivia, which for many is considered useless or
Resident Birt hdays trivial knowledge. But the word trivia has nothing to
do with the useless or unimportant. Rather, it comes
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from the Latin word trivium, which means "crossroads"
or "place where three roads meet." From trivium came the word trivialis, meaning "found
St aff Birt hdays everywhere" or "commonplace." In medieval times, the Trivium of academia referred to a
Anissa Julius- 1/17 threefold curriculum of grammar, logic, and rhetoric, as opposed to the Quadrivium of
arithmetic, music, geometry, and astronomy. In fact, the Trivium was considered the
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essential foundation of a full liberal arts education as far back as in ancient Greece, as
Act ivit ies Professionals Week explained by Plato in his dialogues. As you can see, there is nothing at all trivial about the
January 20-26, 2019 Trivium or about the meaning of the word trivia.
Thank you Natalie! Researchers even argue that trivia games are good for the brain. People enjoy guessing
answers to questions about little-known facts. Psychology professor John Kouinos explains
that your brain experiences a dopamine rush when getting the answer right. It just makes
the brain feel good. Kouinos compares collecting facts to a person who collects stamps.
"The more, and rarer, the better," he says. Psychologist Deborah Stokes also points out that
retaining information, no matter how useless that information may be is like exercises for
the frontal cortex of the brain as it ages. Moreover, trivia games often don't happen in
isolation. People enjoy playing trivia games in social settings, which is an added bonus to
brain health.
To get you ready for your next trivia challenge, check out these weird bits of knowledge:
Oscar the Grouch was originally orange and didn't turn green until the second season of
Sesame Street; Hydrox creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies were invented four years
before Oreos; and Wayne Allwine,the voice of Mickey Mouse, married Russi Taylor the
voice of Minnie Mouse.
BYE- BYE TO DRY NEW YEAR, LASTING TRADITIONS
The cold, dry winter air can Another new year begins and all around the world
wreak havoc on sensitive skin and people will be popping champagne, singing "Auld
cause chronic dryness. Luckily, Lang Syne," and kissing loved ones at the stroke of
midnight. But why, exactly, do we repeat these
January 8 is Winter Skin Relief
New Years traditions year after year?
Day, a day to take some small
steps to ease the discomfort of Bubbly champagne is the drink of choice on New
Year's. Its invention is often credited to Dom Perignon, the Benedictine monk who
dry skin. Skin lotions and
oversaw the wine cellars of his abbey in the year 1697. While others saw bubbles
moisturizers are helpful, but
as a problematic sign that wine had spoiled, Perignon perfected the production of
dermatologists also recommend
this new fermented drink know as champagne. From its beginnings in the abbey
taking shorter showers. This
cellar, champagne was regularly used in religious celebrations such as
may be the number one cause of consecrations and coronations. It then made the natural transition to secular
dry skin. A long, hot shower celebrations, most notably at the soirees of the French aristocracy. As champagne
strips the skin of its natural oils, became cheaper and more accessible, it became the classiest beverage to offer
degrading our best barrier during the holidays.
against cold , dry air. Scotland's national poet Robert Burns penned the words to "Auld Lang Syne" in
Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner 1788 and sent them to Scots Musical Museum, requesting that his lyrics be set to
recommends showers less than an old Scottish folk tune. The phrase auld lang syne roughly translates to "for old
10 minutes and no hotter than 84 times' sake," and, fittingly, the nostalgic song is about preserving friendships. The
degrees. many common tune was often sang at funerals, farewells, and other group celebrations. It finally
cleansers and soaps are alkaline, made it to America in 1929, when the Guy Lombardo Orchestra played it at a New
Year's Celebration in New York's Roosevelt Hotel.
and washing often disrupts the
natural acidic pH of our skin. No New Year's party is complete without a kiss at the stroke of midnight. In
Look for soaps that are pH ancient times, the winter darkness was the domain of evil spirits. At New Year's
balanced. These will have less masquerade balls, scary masks were torn off at midnight, and a kiss was shared as
an act of purification to chase away malign spirits. For centuries, New year's has
deleterious effect on the skin.
been a time of celebration, nostalgia, and hope.
Moisturizer is key. Applying a
thick and oily cream wile the skin
is still damp will improve
absorption, but don't apply too
much. Dr. Zeichner explains that GUEST M EAL PRICES
constant moisturizing may tell
Breakfast - $5.50 (Adult ) $5(Child)
the skin that it doesn't need to
maintain its own hydration.
These small changes to your
Dinner- $7.50 (Adult ) $6.50 (Child)
routine may ease some
uncomfortable symptoms of dry
skin. Supper- $6.50 (Adult ) $6 (Child)
RESIDENT COUNCIL M INUTES
The Cottonwood Villa Resident Council met on Tuesday, December 18, at 10am. Heidi Snyder facilitated the
meeting. Four residents were present. Feedback was received on the following departments.
Housekeeping- good, no issues. Please keep food in containers or ziplock bags if you store in drawers. Please
remember to flush stools and wash hands. The residents stated that the Housekeepers do a good job.
Kitchen- Good, everyone agreed they like the different choices at meals. The residents stated they like the
taco salad and would like to have it as more than just an option. It was also requested to not have so many
sweet salads. The residents really enjoy the roasts on Sunday, they have been very good and tender. One
resident stated that sometimes the meat is tough and stringy and that makes it tough to eat. They have also
noticed that there are more stems in the steamed vegetables and perhaps they are getting a little over
cooked.
Maintenance- Good, no issues. Tony is very wonderful.
Medication Aides & Bath Aides- Good, no issues. The residents stated they miss Michelle, who is out with
knee surgery, but are very thankful for Crystal and Kori for filling in while she is gone.
Nurse- Amy sticks with a problem until it is solved. She does a good job and the residents admire her. Just a
note that Flu Boosters will be given after the middle of January.
Administration- Good, no issues. Does an outstanding job. The residents stated they were impressed that Ann
always takes time to stop and chat with everyone.
Activities- Good, no issues. Natalie does a fabulous job. The Cookie Crawl went very well. There were thirteen
varieties to taste. Betsy Zwiebel was this year ?s winner with her chocolate chip cookie. The residents
suggested that maybe next year to have more prizes, as choosing one is a tough task. There was also a
suggestion to possibly incorporating age groups.
Please remember to wash your hands-use hand sanitizer- cover coughs!
There were no further comments.
2018 Cook ie Cr aw l Win n er - Bet sy
Zw iebel w it h h er Ch ocolat e Ch ip
Cook ies.
Left to right- Heidi Snyder, Betsy Zwieble
& Daughter, Natalie Leach & Ann Fiala.
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