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January 2020
Treemont Tattler
Treemont Retirement Community 2501 Westerland Dr. Houston, TX 77063 (713)-783-6820 *
A Message from Your Activity Director
Happy New Year Everyone! 2020 is upon us and the winter
chill has arrived. The holidays were busy and festive, but
now it’s time to settle down and embrace the new year. This
year I will be slowly adding new things every month to
accommodate everyone’s liking. For example, I will be
adding a Men’s Pub n’Grub Poker Time. Women will be
allowed as well if they care to join in a hand of cards and
pub appetizers. This month I have teamed up with James,
Culinary Director to have a Cookies & Cocoa Station set
Celebrating January up every Thursday at 3 pm in our Back Lobby by the
fireplace. Last month we were not able to have our
Get Organized Month December Birthday Dinner due to several illnesses
throughout the building. This month we will combine both
Polka Music Month December and January birthday dinners on January 14th
(Tuesday) at 4 pm in the Auditorium. Bible Study with
Happy New Year resident, Lois McCall is back in session starting January 6th
January 1 at 3:30 pm in the Green Room. If you haven’t attended one
of these classes, I recommend you do, you will surely enjoy
her gifted wisdom.
Ladie’s Breakfast
January 8 Speaking of classes, our Creative Writing group joins in the
Activity Room every Friday at 1:30 pm. Every week a new
Men’s Beer Tasting topic is chosen to write on. This class allows you to let your
January 9 mind roam free into the past, present and future. Our
residents have some interesting takes that will keep your
Birthday Dinner mind sharp and entertained.
January 14 January is Health Awareness Month. We have different
styles of exercise for everyone. Monica and Nancy lead the
Martin Luther King Jr. Day morning exercises with a cardio followed by a slower paced
January 20 therapeutic routine. We also offer Tai chi, Zumba, and Chair
Aerobics. Join us for our speakers that offer helpful tips such
Taste of China as Balance Checks, Fall Prevention and much more. Our
Speakers are here on Wednesdays, at 10 am in the Green
January 23 room. We have many new neighbors that have moved into
Treemont. If you see someone you haven’t met, stop and
Adventurous Outing: St. give them a warm Treemont welcome, I’m sure they would
Arnold’s Brewery & Art Car appreciate your kindness. The week of January 19th – 25th
Museum is Activity Professionals Week. I’d like to thank my awesome
January 31 team, Carolyn James and Nancy Barclay for their hard
work in helping your Activity Director make Treemont a
success!
January 2020
Hi-Yo, Silver!
On January 31, 1933, a Detroit
radio station hit broadcasting
gold when it aired the first
episode of a western series
called The Lone Ranger. It was
an instant hit, and 2,956 radio This Month
episodes were produced, followed by a series we will studying the History & Culture of China.
Join us in the Theatre Room on January 13th
of books and television shows, a half-dozen
(Monday) at 10:30 am as we take a glimpse
movies, and countless games and toys.
into their customs, culture, history and food.
The Lone Ranger phenomenon became
a cultural touchstone for an American nation
hungry to romanticize its Wild West roots.
Perhaps the greatest appeal of the Lone Ranger
was in his strict moral code. He may have hidden
behind his signature black mask, but he never hid Chef James will prepare
his desire for truth and justice. The Lone Ranger a small tasting of China’s most popular dishes
always used perfect grammar and never swore and drinks. Tasting will be January 23rd
or used slang. He never drank or smoked. (Thursday) in the Back Lobby at 11 am. Be
Scenes never took place in rough saloons but sure not to miss out on this as we also will
in restaurants serving food rather than liquor. celebrate the Chinese New Year.
The Lone Ranger had a pistol, as any western
hero should, but he never shot to kill. He instead
used his gun to disarm others and bring them to
jail. Criminals were never glamorized with wealth
or fame, nor did they enjoy positions of power.
Adventure Awaits
These decisions were made deliberately by the
show’s creators, Fran Striker and George W.
Trendle. They intended The Lone Ranger to
be wholesome family entertainment with a hero
destined to become an honorable American icon.
Our next adventure takes us to
The Lone Ranger hit the American public during one of Texas’ oldest craft brewery, St. Arnold’s
a particularly fragile time. Many Americans were Brewing Company. We will start with a facility tour
suffering during the Great Depression and followed by a pub grub lunch in the their famous
Beer Hall. We will load up on the bus and head
had lost faith in their government and social
over to the Art Car Museum. An art car is a motor-
institutions. The public needed a working-class driven vehicle in which the artist alters in such a
hero—an ordinary man with extraordinary way to suit their own aesthetic. No car is alike here
abilities—who promised to protect those who and you will be amazed at their artsy creativity.
couldn’t help themselves and bring order to a Signup sheet is at the front desk with limited
lawless frontier. Such a hero was easily adaptable seating. Lots of walking is involved on both trips so
to any era or medium. As such, The Lone Ranger be sure to sign up with that in mind. Trip is January
transitioned easily into books, television, and the 31st (Friday) at 10:30 am.
big screen over the decades. While The Lone
Ranger has suffered its critics, especially due
to its depiction of Native Americans, the Lone
Ranger himself has endured as a symbol of
justice and truth.
January 2020
Happy Birthday Treemonters Pedestrian Crossing
During the late 19th century, pedestrianism,
or competitive walking, was all the rage. The
1st Margaret McCoslin frenzy for pedestrianism reached a fever pitch
on January 13, 1879, when champion British
2nd Linda Hendricks & Ann Wang pedestrian Ada Anderson showcased her
talents in America for the first time. Anderson
4th Ann Tanner had already become England’s preeminent
pedestrian, thanks to her training by another
7th Kathleen Clawson & Rita Mamarian champion racewalker, William Gale. Anderson
was at her physical peak and adept at sleep
10th Timothy Daniel deprivation by the time she arrived in America.
Her manager wanted to showcase his star
13th Victor Seals at Gilmore’s Garden (now Madison Square
Garden) in New York City but was rebuffed
14th Joseph Wilson, James Vater, & by the venue’s owner, who believed Anderson
Tarry Kaleh would never be able to complete the feat of
walking 2,700 quarter-miles in 2,700 quarter-
15th JoAnn Bergeron hours. The event moved to Brooklyn’s
Mozart Garden. Anderson began her trek
16th Bonnie Kellogg on December 16, 1878. Thousands watched
her walk for 28 straight days, during which she
17th Larry Whithorn took just nine-minute sleeping breaks until at
last, she completed her walk on January 13th.
19th Marie Lynn Hayes & Janice Ryman Because of heavy wagers placed on the event,
police protected her during her last laps. After
23rd Helen Hamilton & Ken McGee crossing the finish line, she was hailed as the
world’s greatest pedestrian.
24th Leonard Childs
28th Eleanor Topkis & Bill Virnau Martin Luther King Day
January 20th (Monday) we will honor the great
Martin Luther King with a special lunch. The lunch
will consist of his favorite Southern dishes and
dessert prepared by our Culinary Team. Lunch will
be served at the usual time so no need to change
your schedule for this wonderful feast.
See you at the table!
January 2020
The Cullinan Diamond January Birthdays
On January 26, 1905, In astrology, those born between January 1–19
Frederick Wells, the are the horned goats of Capricorn. As goats
surface manager of climb to great heights, Capricorns strive to
the Premier Mine in get to the top, using discipline and common
Transvaal, now South sense to find fame, prestige, and wealth.
Africa, made one of Those born between January 20–31 are
the world’s most the Water Bearers of Aquarius. As the water
stunning discoveries. Just 29 feet below the of life heals the land, so Aquarians are the
surface, he found a massive, blue-white diamond, humanitarians of the zodiac. Free-spirited,
which he cut from the rock with his pocketknife. nonconformist, compassionate, and visionary,
He immediately took it to his office to be weighed they support giving “power to the people.”
and inspected. At 3,106 carats, it was the largest
diamond the world had ever seen. Newspapers J.R.R. Tolkien (author) – January 3, 1892
called it the “Cullinan diamond,” after Sir Thomas Joan of Arc (heroine) – January 6, 1412
Cullinan, owner of the mine. It was such a Zora Neale Hurston (writer) – January 7, 1891
fantastic discovery that it was put on public Elvis Presley (musician) – January 8, 1935
display at the Standard Bank in Johannesburg,
Rod Stewart (musician) – January 10, 1945
where visitors could catch a glimpse of the
Martin Luther King Jr. (activist) – Jan. 15, 1929
world’s largest diamond.
Muhammad Ali (boxer) – January 17, 1942
In April of that year, the Cullinan diamond George Burns (comedian) – January 20, 1896
was destined for London. A team of detectives Virginia Woolf (writer) – January 25, 1882
guarded its transport on a steamboat, where Nolan Ryan (ballplayer) – January 31, 1947
it was locked securely inside the captain’s
safe… or so people thought. This, in fact,
was a diversion. The real diamond was shipped Hubby’s Day
to England in an unmarked box via regular post.
Upon its safe arrival in England, it went to According to old Viking
Buckingham Palace, where it was admired calendars, the Friday of
by King Edward VII. The Transvaal government the 13th week of winter is
had purchased the diamond and in 1907 presented celebrated as Husband’s
it as a gift to His Majesty the King, who accepted Day in Iceland. Also known
it and declared that it would become part of the as Bóndadagur, it is the
Crown Jewels. first day of the month of
Þorri, or Thorri, in honor of Thor, the god of
Splitting and cutting the diamond into various thunder. There are many traditions associated
workable pieces took eight months, with three with this holiday honoring both the god and the
people working 14 hours a day. It is said that master of the house or farm, or bóndi. In olden
Dutch diamond cutter Joseph Asscher had a times, husbands were expected to rise first and
doctor and nurse on hand while he was cleaving welcome Thor with a special ceremony where
the massive diamond. Thank goodness, for they would go outside dressed in a shirt, with
he fainted after successfully dividing the gem. one leg of his trousers on and the other
The two largest stones remain part of the Crown dragging behind him. He would then hop on
Jewels, set in the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross one leg as a welcome to Thor. Since the mid-
and the Imperial State Crown, respectively. The 19th century, though, this day is more like
seven remaining large stones and 95 smaller Valentine’s Day, and men are given gifts and
brilliant gems were set in various pieces of treated to dinner. Not to be forgotten, Wife’s
jewelry for the royal family. Day arrives a month later on February 24.You can also read
