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September 2020 SEPTEMBER RUNNER “September twenty-second, Sir, the bough cracks with unpicked apples, and at dawn, the small-mouth bass breaks water, gorged with spawn.” ~ Robert Lowell Tree of the Month – Palm Special Days Palm trees are part of the WWII V-J Day Arecaceae botanical family September 2 of perennial flowering plants, Labor Day which thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. Palms September 7 usually have small, white National Day of flowers and large, evergreen Service and leaves that are fan- orfeather- shaped. They get their name Remembrance because their leaves often inhospitable desert climates. September 11 look like an open palm with Some of the many products still Grandparents Day fingers radiating out. Palms made from palms include palm September 13 have played an integral part oil, dates, coconuts, rattan furniture, in human history forthousands heart of palm, palm wine, and açaí. Rosh Hashanah of years, going back to In ancient Rome, palm branches Begins at Sundown Mesopotamian times. The symbolized victory. In Christianity September 18 trees provide food, shelter, and Judaism, they represent peace and building material, allowing Autumnal Equinox and plenty. Today, we associate people to survive in otherwise them with tropical vacations. September 22 Birthstone – Sapphire Flower – Aster The sapphire is the September A member of the Asteraceae family, birthstone. Next to the diamond, the aster takes its name from the Latin it is one of the hardest materials word meaning “star,” a reference to its known. Sapphires come in many star-like head. Also known as the colors, but the finest sapphire Michaelmas daisy, starwort, and frost color is a rich, velvety cornflower flower, the aster usually blooms in late blue. Rubies are red sapphires. Ancient summer and fall, and comes in many Persians believed that Earth rested on a giant colors, including blue, purple, pink, sapphire whose reflection gave the sky its yellow, and red, all with yellow or black centers. color. The gem symbolizes truth and sincerity. Aster flowers symbolize love and patience.
ABOUT SEPTEMBER September 2020 Birthday Colors Only in September September 1–2: Beige get jealous (as in lime The final day of each People born under this green with envy), but September is always on a color are active and sporty. you are true in love. different day of the week They don’t hold a grudge You are likable and than the last day of any and adjust easily to new other month each year. trusting. It’s also the only month situations. with the same number of September 23: Olive letters (nine) in its nameas September 3–12: Aqua “Olive” people are kind, the number of the month. “Aqua” people can change cheerful, warm, and their feelings suddenly. They lighthearted. They seem are truthful and believe in to get along well with other people. They like friends and family. September Zodiacs adventure and love to travel. Virgo (The Virgin) September 24–30: Purple September 1–22 September 13–22: Lime You are mysterious, popular, Libra (The Scales) If you were born “lime,”you and unselfish. You are appear calm even when spontaneous and easily September 23–30 you are stressed. You can interested in things. September got its name from the Latin word septem, meaning “seven,” because it was the seventh month in the old Roman calendar. Around 44 BC, Julius Caesar reformed the calendar and made September the ninth month. The Anglo-Saxons called it the gerst monath,meaning “barley month,” because itwas the month they harvested their barley crops. Originally, September had 31 days. Later the 31st day was removed, leaving “thirty days hath September.” Month of Fire September Birthdays The Romans believed that Vulcan, the god Gloria Estefan (singer) – September 1, 1957 of fire and forge, looked after the month of Keanu Reeves (actor) – September 2, 1964 September, which was associated with fires Shaun White (snowboarder) – September 3, 1986 and volcanic eruptions. The ancient Romans Kim Yuna (figure skater) – September 5, 1990 were onto something, because the Great Fire Idris Elba (actor/rapper) – September 6, 1972 of London started on September 2, 1666. The Queen Elizabeth I (monarch) – September 7, 1533 fire destroyed two-thirds of the city, including Hugh Grant (actor) – September 9, 1960 13,200 houses and 87 churches. Adam Sandler (comedian) – September 9, 1966 What’s Lucky in September? Roger Maris (baseball player) –September 10, 1934 Jennifer Hudson (singer) – September 12, 1981 Lucky Color: Orange Lucky Animal: Fox Stella McCartney (designer) – September 13, 1971 Lucky Letters: S and F David Copperfield (illusionist) – September 16, 1956 Lucky Day: Tuesday Amy Poehler (comedienne) – September 16, 1971 Lucky Plant: Goldenrod Sophia Loren (actress) – September 20, 1934 Page 2
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS September 2020 9/2 Josephine Waldov 9/15 Roslyn Witten 9/3 Rose Greitzer 9/16 Anna Kain 9/3 Martin Katz 9/16 Frances Ryan 9/3 Margaret Konschak 9/17 Ann Fleming 9/5 Arnold Escourt 9/18 Marian Gilbert 9/5 Frances O’Neill 9/18 Catherine Teklinsky 9/6 Evelyn Biddle 9/21 Cylvia Leonard 9/6 Jean Voorhees 9/22 Dorothy Bluett 9/7 Sr. Grace Flickinger 9/24 Myra Banin 9/9 William Fischer 9/24 Frances Gold 9/10 Gerson Brandspigel 9/25 Sr. Kathleen States 9/10 Caroline Fanelli 9/26 Elaine Zielinski 9/11 Beatrice Farber 9/29 Mary Blazosky 9/11 Marion Johnson 9/29 Kathleen McGill 9/12 Selma Freed 9/29 Sr. Petra Shiosee 9/13 Helen Draham 9/14 Seymour Ehrlich 9/14 Orah Freyman Page 3
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS EDITION September 2020 Dear Residents and Families, We are all looking forward to the day when all restrictions, due to COVID-19 are lifted, but that time is not here yet. Please do not let your guard down, as more people are out and about. Your goal and ours for you, is to stay in optimal health! I can’t stress enough how important it is for everyone to continue to wear a mask, social distance (6 Ft) use proper hand hygiene, and be aware of your surroundings. You can continue to get the latest FAQ at this link: https://www.paulsrun.org/covid-19-faqs Check-out our Facebook page for highlights of what has been going on throughout the Paul’s Run community. www.facebook.com/paulsrunretirementcommunity Thank you for your continued cooperation, William R. Hines Executive Director Page 4
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS SEPTEMBER 2020 PAUL’S RUN GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING TRIBUTE GIFTS IN MEMORY OF: Barbara J. Enz Unique Jewel Louisa Hatchett Healthcare Nurse Granddaughter of employee Mark Hatchett By: Mrs. Helen A. Ginsburg By: Ms. Ethy Gross IN CELEBRATION OF: Sylvia Weinfeld By: Mr. & Mrs. Bill Grieder Ms. & Mrs. Dianne Weinfeld Ms. Vicki Shelly Mr. Robert Gould Ms. Debra Lefkowitz Ms. Danielle Dannenberg Mr. Harrison Weinfeld Ms. Beth Ferenick Page 5
MUSIC THERAPY NOTES September 2020 I can’t believe that summer has so quickly come to an end. This summer has definitely been one to remember. Since resuming programs in Independent Living, the Paul’s Run Singers have been hard at work during our weekly Friday rehearsals. In addition to the Singers being limited to only Independent Living residents at this time, practices look much different than they did in February. Chorus members sing wearing masks, sit greater than 6 feet apart, and receive new songbooks each rehearsal. However some things remain the same. We continue to enjoy each other’s presence and create music together, albeit a little more muffled. This September I hope to share all our hard work with you in the form of a concert. We are still in the planning stages and more information will be forthcoming as it is solidified. I only know that I am very excited and so are the members of the Paul’s Run Singers. We are looking forward to sharing our music with you, in whatever format that might be. As a reminder, weekly reservations are required for all programs. Call 215- 934-3023 to reserve your place. I am thinking of each of you. Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Social distance. Stay well. I wish you the best! Musically, Molly Page 6
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 THANKS AND REVERIE By Sr. Dorothy Dowd Finally, a thank you to all the kitchen staff, front desk, cleaning, and recreation staff that have guided all of us through this pandemic. You have surely gone beyond the call-of-duty! Reverie In our lives we have had many memorable moments. Maybe you might like to recall a simple but profound experience, and to share it with a friend. The first one I can identify took place in late summer on our front porch. My sister Fran and I came outdoors to see my father and mother sitting in silence. Sitting down, I realized they were being “serenaded” by the “katydids” (the crickets). And what an orchestra it was! Can you picture the four of us without a sound except for the insects? We spent the end of our summer in this fashion, enjoying Nature. Even as a six-year old, it had a definite effect on me. Nature was at its best in the dark there. Probably you did not grow up under the visible stars, but you no doubt have a memorable experience from your childhood. Maybe it was storytelling, singing in the car or something someone would like to hear. Can you share it with a friend? I’d love to hear your story! Page 7
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 The End of the Beginnings By: Jack Birnbaum The Constitution of the United States set the rule of law, being just The life blood of this rule evidence, confirmed as fact, breeds trust In 2016, Trump sees ineffective to our needs, wordage politically correct A new President an entrepreneur saw “the Deal”, as being his concept Viewing other governments as competitors, a global win-win contest He experienced executive power absolute, a bottom line, reality test A third red flag, business ties interfaced with government operations The scent of conflict of interest, resulting from the constant machinations In the 2016 election Russia’s participation came under investigation Denials notwithstanding, Robert Mueller named to scan the situation And a twenty-two-month probe on 4/18/19 a 440-page report, issued This resulted in response, many and varied, and they rapidly, ensued William Barr, newly appointed AG, prior to issuance, did a summery His conclusions echoed Trump logic of innocent, without collusion Upon issuance, Barr’s inaccurate conclusions have caused confusion Barr was not the people’s lawyer and became the Presidents counsel The Report itself, redacted, cited the evidence it found, it now, to tell The report found evidence indicating the willful obstruction of Justice The report did not deal with Collusion, a non-legal term, is not its dish The report found evidence of a Conspiracy with(sic) foreign government The report listed litigation(redacted) some complete, some of intent Special Counsel regs limit it to prosecute or to decline as a decision Current AG regs prohibit the prosecution of a President in position So, in this case counsel can only advance the evidence as its mission As the Congress, Constitutionally, assumed its oversight provision To bring forth facts, to bring forth to the public the evidence, all So, the electorate may consider charges and intent, and make the call Page 8
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 Mothers and Grandmothers By Arnold Escourt You need more than books to raise little boys or girls Where is it that tells you how to get gum out of curls? Or how to make a sick baby stop kicking and crying Knowing when a teenager is telling the truth or lying? You learn what to do if they stuff a bean up their nose Or when they get so wet playing with a water hose. Their labor and delivery always remain in their mind Along with those special old outfits they couldn’t find. They know when to whisper, or shout Or close their eyes, and still know what the kids are all about. They worry about each child all the stages of their lives Even after they marry and become husbands or wives. When yours have a problems or illness you fret You keep trying to provide a safety net. You worry about the future and remember yesterday. So often there is really nothing you can do or say! Fathers work hard and try to do their share Mothers always like them to be close and to care. It is not always easy or much fun But a mother’s work is never really done! Page 9
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 It’s Never Too Late By Arnold Escourt Life starts with the miracle of birth. It happened to all of us on this wonderful earth. It is interesting that we all come to life crying And when our loved ones die, many will cry or sigh. Death, going over, they left; the curtains get drawn! When one of our loved ones dies, they really are gone! Whatever our financial status, beliefs, religion, race or care No one has found a way to avoid going there. But life is precious, mystifying and usually good And most try to live as long as we actually could. We make jokes about our youth and golden years Which should be filled with joy and gratitude not jokes or tears. It is wrong to let anyone boss us around Too often their advice is really not that sound? We do have wisdom and experience for our collection of years Don’t we have good ideas that we can share! Don’t let them roll you and your walker off into the sunset! Driving, living, reading or doing is your best bet! Today may be raining, cloudy, miserable or glum. But tomorrow may be better with lots of sun. If you have a dear partner or mate because of God above. Hug them and show them your true love. Page 10
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 It’s Never Too Late - Continued Retired, you know how you need to keep busy doing what you like Building, sewing, traveling, reading a book or riding a bike! Life can be a challenge, and no one knows when there will be trouble. So, start each morning with the zest of a bursting bubble. So what if you take pills and naps, you still have the gift of life! Get off the rocker, get some fresh air, go dance, even with your wife You can go camping, fishing, or lighting the fireplace fire. You can still do anything that is your heart’s desire! Page 11
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 September 2020 By Ed Scully This is the month of September which follows August every year. It is also the start of the third quarter of 2020 which is filled with several holidays: Labor Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving Day, My Birthday, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Possibly after all these holidays occur, this COVID-19 pandemic will have at least subsided a bit and even rather miraculously has left us. Amen! Despite what has been going on, we at Paul’s Run have managed to continue along rather well – and our expectations are that everything will get to be even better. Now, what in the world am I able to write about of any great significance. What has almost immediately come to mind is a candy that seems to go on forever: Tootsie Roll! It was sold at every neighborhood candy store for a penny for each piece when we all were very much younger. Now, to walk into our little general store the price is $1.00 for a package of ten. Amazing is the so awful inflation that I have now stopped buying Tootsie Rolls. Forever. Period! On a much more favorable note, I wish to relate the story of English Muffins, the almost perfect toasted breakfast accompaniment. Going to a super market and in particular to the Shop Rite (to which Paul’s Run makes a shopping trip for you residents every Thursday) you will discover a great disparity in their price according to which week one shops. For example, when English Muffins are not on sale the store price is $4.49 for a package of six or $0.75 for one muffin, which you should never buy. A reiteration for residents, never buy them at that price. Instead it is recommended that somehow you should check the weekly Sunday ad on the internet for a more favorable price, such as some on their special sales: a package of six: $1.77, a package of 12: $2.49. You may purchase 4 packages at a time. If you are concerned that the muffins will become stale before you are able to use them all, it is suggested that you do the following in your kitchen: Put all the muffins in your freezer compartment. Take one or whatever you want out of the freezer at night. Place it (or even 2 or more) in a zip-lock plastic bag. The muffin(s) will be unfrozen and very fresh for enjoyment for breakfast. Page 12
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 September 2020 Ed Scully - Continued In our getting somewhat ready for the autumn season that has just about overtaken us, here are a few suggestions that none other than Thomas Jefferson has presented to us in his “Rules for Living”. They may be appropriate for us: Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Never trouble another for what you can do yourself. Never spend your money before you have it. Never buy what you do not want because it is cheap. Pride costs us more that hunger, thirst and cold. We seldom repent having eaten too little. Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly. Take things always by the smooth handle When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry, a hundred. Wear your mask in company, keep social distance, wash your hands often. Some current etiquette considerations: When is it OK to “unfriend” someone on Facebook? In the middle seat in an airplane, do you automatically get both armrests? Must I shake hands (non-COVID) with someone who very visibly has a cold? Should a tattoo be covered up for a job interview? How so you signal that you do not want to be kissed or hugged? How and when do you signal that you don’t want a Fist Bump or a Hand Shake? How do you gracefully exit from an occasion that you are not enjoying? If you accidentally brush or bump someone in a crowd, do you say, “Excuse me”? Do you or your new neighbor make the first contact? How do you determine if “too much information” is being given? How do you sign your name – with a readable scroll or a scribble? In normal times, do you use a cell phone in a restaurant? Do you often scratch your posterior in public? Do you leave dirty dishes in the sink and do them later or even the next day? After reviewing the above items, did you determine how many you relate to? Do you feel that this sort of touching upon etiquette belongs in the Runner? Page 13
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 September 2020 Ed Scully - Continued Because of my visit to a hospital for determining that I fractured two ribs, I was exposed to the sections that may harbor COVID-19 infection. Accordingly, I was remanded to my apartment and required to remain there for about two weeks – in splendid isolation per the limitations of quarantine. I’m glad that I have a mirror so that there would be someone to look at. Otherwise, I perched on my balcony and watched the world go by, sometime seeing a deer munching on our garden leaves and fairly often watching pedestrians and waving to them – some of whom wave back to me. About little after four o’clock nearly every evening, I was enthralled by Maureen waving to me after her day at the front desk! For a possible purpose to help satisfy your intellectual curiosity, the word that we use for present-day isolation is derived from the Italian word quarantina which means forty. It originally denoted a period of forty days during which all vendors arriving at Venice were obliged to remain at the house of St. Lazarus before being admitted to the city. From the rule of forty days comes the word quarantine. Do you ever wonder where the time went? Quite a few years ago, a statistician found out what one does with his or her time and arrived at the following results: A person 50 years old has slept 6,000 days, worked 6,500 days, walked 800 days, spent 1,500 days eating and was sick 500 days. That person has eaten 17,500 pounds of bread, 4,600 pounds of vegetables, eggs, and fish and has drunk 7,000 gallons of liquid. That takes care of everything except that number of days a person has spent in argument but possibly the statistician couldn’t figure this until he knew whether a subject was married or single. Of course, the population of Paul’s Run is so very pleasant that any amount of argument must be very, very, very minimal. Another factor to consider is the survey was conducted in 1950 and some habits may have changed; and it targeted those fifty years old and most of us are a little older. During my aforementioned quarantine, I lost one and a half ounces. Extending a trend out for one whole year, I would lose almost 40 ounces in a year, about 2 ½ pounds each year. It is conservatively estimated that in the next 30 years I would lose approximately 70 pounds. (This may have been presented to the RUNNER readers for some kind of purpose to help provide a complete Runner page.) Page 14
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 September 2020 Ed Scully - Continued Just about nearly every time we get around talking about food, we very often talk about the chicken egg. To put the egg in good stead, the following is presented to let you readers know that eating eggs is good for you. Definitely so!!!! An analysis of 167 cholesterol feeding studies among 3,519 patients over 40 years showed that one egg a day increased cholesterol by less than half a percent. Another study found that eating seven or more eggs a week was no greater cause of having coronary disease compared to those eating less than an egg a week. It is also worth noting that eggs are nutrient rich, cheap – less than $2.00 a dozen at most markets. Try to include eggs in your diet and possibly become stronger and even happier as a result. A final reminder: Do whatever you wish! A smile costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who receive without making one any poorer who gives it. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. No one is so rich that he or she can get along without it. Also, no one is so poor that one can’t become rich by it. A smile creates happiness in the home and also at Paul’s Run, fosters good will in business, sunshine in the shade, and it is the best antidote against trouble. By the way, without a doubt, a flashing of a smile will make you feel better. Try it. SOME FUN FACTS You can’t wash your face with soap. You can’t count your hair. You can’t breathe through your nose with your tongue out. You just tried No. 3! When doing No. 3, you saw it’s possible, but you looked like a dog. We’ve run out of fun facts, so develop your own. Page 15
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 September 2020 Ed Scully - Continued An initiative has been undertaken to hook up Arnie Escourt, our outstanding poet, with the Poet Laureate of Philadelphia because of his wonderful poems that he presents in the RUNNER each month. We are greatly delighted with what he prepares but it is only right that our fellow Philadelphia citizens should also be exposed to his works. Are you aware that there are about a dozen volumes of his on the lower shelf of the bookcase next to the printer? Who knows, but maybe sometime the sign over the library may read, “The Arnold Escourt Library.” There has been considerable excitement that Senator Kamala Harris has been selected by Presidential candidate Joseph Biden as his running mate. The various newspaper and TV accounts sort of establish the uniqueness of her seeking the office, but there have been several women who have also sought the two offices. Women have been running for higher office even before they were able to vote. Suffragist Victoria Woodall, a New York newspaper publisher, became the first woman nominated for president by the newly formed Equal Rights Party. Despite the notoriety, there is no record of anyone voting for her in the election of 1872. There have been ten other women running for office since then with the recent Vice Presidential candidate being Sarah Palin. The most noted office seeker is Mrs. Belva Ann Lockwood who sought the presidency in 1884 and 1888 on the Equal Rights ticket. Her accomplishments included passage of a bill for equal pay with men in same government positions. She also secured the right for women to practice before the Supreme Court. Mrs. Lockwood was also my great-great grand aunt on my paternal side passing away in 1917. Page 16
RESIDENT MONTHLY ARTICLES September 2020 September 2020 Ed Scully - Continued You probably don’t know it but there is an unsung hero among you: the general store coordinator, Josh Bininger. He assures there is an adequate stock by making several trips to suppliers such as BJ’s, Walmart, Giant, Dollar Tree, Burlington, and others to procure items for good prices. Josh also deals with a wholesaler, the established Allen Brothers. Rather often he takes time to make special purchases for residents in need of unusual items not ordinarily carried in stock. Residents, please note that all profits are put into the Benevolent Fund to help residents in need. The general store is open 29 hours with no real reason it’s not open 30 hours, including a few hours on Sunday. The staff who handle the store transactions are volunteers – five sisters and seven other residents. How come there are no male volunteers? There is a complete stock, even selling soft pretzels for fifty cents on every Wednesday, (I don’t know why Josh doesn’t sell pretzels two days a week). Josh was raised in nearby Warrington and now lives in Lansdale. Recently, he graduated from Bucks County Community College and plans to attend West Chester University in 2021 and major in Economics (the dismal science that I studied over seventy years ago and forgot everything except that debits are on the window side). Josh, keep up the good work. Page 17
CROSSWORD OF THE MONTH September 2020 Autumn Harvest Use the clues to fill in the crossword. ACROSS DOWN 1. Farm tower 1. Harvest month 4. Coleslaw vegetable 2. Zucchini, for one 8. White cabbage 3. Beer grain 9. Farm machine 4. Wheat or rice 10. Red root vegetable 5. Vine fruit 11. Stuffed figure in a field 6. Green vegetable 12. Cereal grain 7. Till 15. Old MacDonald’s place 9. Symbol of plenty 16. Type of gourd 13. Autumn color 17. Symbol of Kansas 14. Large meal 18. Purple-skinned fruit 15. Growth area 19. Hay bundle Page 18
AUGUST CROSSWORD SOLUTION September 2020 Page 19
THE CLASSIFIEDS September 2020 MAIL ISSUES Like Us On RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO RETURN TO THE Facebook RECEPTIONISTS ANY MISDIRECTED DELIVERY FROM PAUL’S THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE. THE RECEPTIONISTS WILL ASSURE IT IS RETURNED TO RUN THE POSTAL WORKER FOR DELIVERY TO THE CORRECT RECIPIENT FRIENDLY REMINDER THE GENERAL STORE Our lobby is so beautiful. Please be HOURS OF OPERATION careful when eating PAUL’S RUN (During COVID-19) or drinking in that Beauty Shop MONDAY area. Thank You. By Appointment Only 10:30AM-3:30PM No Walk-Ins TUESDAY Call Anne Amato 10:30AM-3:30PM HOUSE KEEPING 215-934-3055 WEDNESDAY 10:30AM-3:30PM THE HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT IS ASKING A Request from THURSDAY FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN MAINTAINING A Maintenance: As much 10:30AM-3:30PM SANITARY ENVIRONMENT as we like to hear from FOR ALL OF OUR you about repairs you FRIDAY RESIDENTS. need, we ask that you 10:30AM-3:30PM REMEMBER TO WASH contact the front desk YOUR HANDS and put in a work order SATURDAY 11AM-1PM FREQUENTLY WITH SOAP so the repair request AND WATER OR WITH HAND SANITIZER WHEN gets recorded and not SUNDAY 11AM-1PM AWAY FROM SOAP AND forgotten about. WATER. Page 20
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