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The Lacey Creek Courier
MARCH 2022
At A Glance From the Desk of the CEO
Rod Burkett
I keep thinking my next column will not reference anything
about the COVID pandemic, but maybe next month, as I
believe I finally have some positive news to share regarding
our journey to put the impact of this corona-virus in our rear view mirror. In
addition to seeing a significant decline in February of the spread of the
omicron variant, I want to share the following data that was provided on a
recent conference call coordinated by the American Health Care Association/
National Center for Assisted Living, the largest long term care trade
association in our country.
Microwave Cinnamon Apples are the Best!
• A 65-year-old fully vaccinated woman who contracts COVID has a 1 in
872 chance of passing from the disease. A 65-year-old vaccinated man
has a 1 in 434 chance.
• A 75-year-old fully vaccinated woman who contracts COVID has a 1 in
264 chance of passing, and a 75-year-old vaccinated man has a 1 in 134
chance.
• In the 2019 flu season, a 65-year-old had a 1 in 138 chance to die if they
contracted the flu.
• Considering these measurements, for the 65+ fully vaccinated population,
COVID can be seen as a lower risk than the seasonal flu.
March is National Nutrition Month! Not only is this data another significant testimony to the high efficacy of the
COVID vaccines, but it can also serve as a roadmap to the lifting of pandemic
Managed by related restrictions and assist in our society’s return to normalcy. As this
information is further analyzed by medical scientists and governmental
officials, it will hopefully illustrate that as long as the senior population and
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medically high-risk population maintain high levels of vaccination, and as
Bourbonnais, IL 60914 long as no variant evolves outside of the efficacy of the vaccine, then the
815-935-1992 severe lockdowns witnessed in 2020 will never be needed again. Let’s all
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pray and put ‘good vibes’ into the universe that such a scenario truly happens!
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IN THE NEWS
All About March
Rick Banas
Harvard University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, is named after the Rev. John
Harvard on March 13, 1639.
On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry proclaimed “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” during a speech in Richmond,
Virginia.
On March 3, 1855, the U.S. Congress saw fit to authorize $30,000 to study the use of camels for military purposes.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park in the United States. Located mostly in Wyoming, the
park sits atop a volcanic hot spot. Gushing geysers and hot springs are among the park’s features.
On March 10, 1880, the Salvation Army was founded in the United States. Annually, the Salvation Army assists
about 30 million Americans.
What is commonly referred to as the “Spanish” flu reached the United States on March 11, 1918 as 107 soldiers at
Fort Riley in Kansas became sick. An estimated one-quarter of the U.S. population became ill from the virus, which
claimed the lives of 500,000 in our country and more than 22 million worldwide. Because no vaccines or medicines
were available to treat the flu, efforts to control the virus were limited to isolation, quarantine, good personal
hygiene, use of disinfectants, limitations on public gatherings, and wearing of masks. In Chicago and many other
cities in the United States, movie houses, theatres and night schools were closed.
On March 3, 1931, the Star Spangled Banner became our National Anthem.
In March 1950, Silly Putty is introduced to the general public.
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corp., an organization intended to send young
adults from the U.S. to developing countries to assist with health care, education, and other basic human needs.
On March 8, 1983, President Ronald Reagan called out the USSR as the “Evil Empire.”
The week of March 6 through 12, 2022 is designated as Glaucoma Awareness Week. Glaucoma is the leading cause
of preventable blindness, especially among adults 60 years of age and older. Many forms of glaucoma have no
warning signs. You might not notice anything until the disease is at advanced stage. The good news is that glaucoma
can be detected with regular eye exam, and prompt diagnosis and treatment can prevent needless impairment to your
vision.
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Making Every Bite Count
WELLNESS
Meghann Giarraputo MSN, RN Recipe Corner
Did you know that March is designated as National Nutrition Microwave Cinnamon Apples
Month by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics? This campaign
aims to equip others with the education needed to make informed • 1 ea. Granny
Smith Apple
food choices while promoting the development of healthy eating
• 1 tsp. Brown
and physical activity habits. The Academy of Nutrition and Sugar
Dietetics is committed to sharing knowledge regarding the • 1/4 teaspoon
importance of healthy eating for all ages. An easy way to enhance Cinnamon
healthy eating is to ensure that you are intentionally selecting • 1/4 tsp. Corn
foods from all of the food groups including: vegetables, fruits, Starch
grains, dairy and protein. It is important that you consult your • 1 Tbs. Water
healthcare provider and/or a registered dietitian nutritionist if you Directions
have any special dietary needs; these healthcare professionals can
assist you with developing a customized eating plan individualized Peel the apple and core it.
for you. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends the Medium dice the apple and
following tips to maximize the formation of healthy habits: place it in a microwave safe
bowl and sprinkle with brown
1. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch,
2. Make at least half your grains whole. and water
Stir the ingredients together.
3. Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese.
Cover the microwaveable
4. Limit sodium, saturated fat and added sugar. bowl with plastic wrap and
5. Stay well-hydrated. microwave for 2 minutes.
6. Enjoy your food but be mindful of portion sizes. Check the apples for desired
doneness with a fork. If you
To learn more about healthy eating, you can visit like your apples firm, 2
www.eatright.org for additional helpful information. Other great minutes is fine. But, if you
resources, including education on identifying your food group life them tender, put them
targets through the MyPlate Program, can be found at the United back in for another 2 minutes
States Department of Agriculture website at www.myplate.gov. and then test the apples again.
Please note that this information is not intended to replace the You can garnish with raisins
need for every person to have a one on one conversation with a and serve warm.
qualified healthcare professional prior to making significant
changes to a nutritional plan.
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LIFESTYLE
Barb S. 3/7
Julia 3/9
Loretta 3/13
Maureen 3/17
Patricia C. 3/26
John 3/27
Welcome New Residents!
Carol
Jim
Lillian
Irene
Gordon
Marijona
Carmen
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LIFESTYLE Horoscope
Aquarius (1/20-2/18)
Interact with new people and expand
your social circle.
Pisces (2/19-3/20)
Your finances will be in good shape
because of the discipline you have
mastered.
Aries (3/21-4/19)
Always appreciate and support your
loved ones .
Taurus (4/20-5/20)
Remain humble in your interactions
with people.
Gemini (5/21-6/20)
Be diligent with how you spend your
money this month.
Cancer (6/21-7/22)
Your health will be excellent, while
your relationships with people need to
improve.
Leo (7/23-8/22)
Don’t worry about the things you
There are two kinds of people: those who love salty licorice, and cannot control.
those who don't. Can you tell what kind of people we are from these Virgo (8/23-9/22)
pictures? Your family means a lot to you. This
All the snacks we tried from Scandinavia during our most recent month you will live in harmony.
box from Universal Yums were really good, except of course the Libra (9/23-10/21)
salty licorice gummies! Join us as we try snacks from France on You should be proud of the person
March 11th! you are becoming. Always go for the
things you want in life.
Scorpio (10/22-11/21)
Focus on career, finances, education,
and health.
Sagittarius (11/22-12/21)
Be confident in the decisions you’ve
made in your life.
Capricorn (12/22-1/19)
Take care of your mind and body in
order to be in the best health.
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THE SCOOP
Here are some details about upcoming activities!
March 1 Paczki and Puzzles with Rhonda
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Rhonda, word games, and delicious paczki!
March 2 Walker and Cane Clinic
Get your walkers and canes inspected, get pieces replaced, make sure you’re using your walker
and/or cane at the correct height, etc!
March 4 Pinsske Ball
One of the cool games Lee built for us, Pinnske ball is a cross between skee-ball and pinball.
March 4 Oreo Cookie Tasting
Oreo cookies turn 110 in March! We’ll try various flavors and talk about Oreo’s history.
March 5 Card Making with Martha
Make 3 handmade greeting cards with Martha, a card making expert! You must sign up for this
as class size is limited.
March 7 Lutheran Church Charities Dog Visit
Our favorite golden retrievers will be back for a visit. Come chat with their handlers and spend
time with these wonderful dogs.
March 8 Fitness Drumming
Fitness Drumming is a fun exercise class where we drum on giant exercise balls along to
music. Anyone can do fitness drumming, even if you have arm or shoulder problems you can
modify the moves and drum lightly or drum with your arms closer to your body.
March 9 Jewelry Making with Carol
Carol will bring her jewelry supplies and help you make beautiful jewelry.
March 10 Pit Card Game
A really fun game where you try to trade cards with any and everyone to get the cards you
need. It gets noisy but it’s so much fun!
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THE SCOOP
March 14 Pi Day Social
Pi is a math constant that begins with 3.14. Therefore, March 14 is Pi Day.. we won’t do any
math, but we’ll eat pie.
March 15 Listography Game
A new game where we make lists of things according to different categories and sometimes
you do want to match what other people list, and sometimes you don’t.
March 16 iN2L: Google Earth
Using our It’s Never Too Late (iN2L) computer to look up addresses in Google Earth and see a
house you used to live in, a family member’s house, a school you went to, etc. Write down
some addresses of places you’d like to try to see and bring them with you to this activity.
March 16 Communion with Deacon Frank
Deacon Frank from St Joseph’s Catholic Church will be here to lead a short communion and
prayer service. He used to come every Wednesday before COVID and we are very happy he is
able to return.
March 22 Make Your Own Cotton Candy
Choose from 2 flavors of cotton candy sugar and make your own cotton candy using our cotton
candy machine.
March 24 Craft Class: Fancy Tea Hats
Decorate a straw hat with various accessories, then wear it to our tea party on March 25th!
March 30 Duster Hockey
This game was so fun during our Winter Olympics that we decided it should be an all the time
game. Use handheld dusters to hit a “puck” back and forth.
Please remember that anything on the calendar in bold red letters is something you need to
sign up for. You sign up for activities at the reception desk the day before—so if you want to
shop at the country store on Monday, you sign up on Sunday.
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SUDOKU PUZZLE
March 1 Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark [PG, 1981] Stars Harrison Ford, Karen Allen Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before Adolf Hitler's Nazis can obtain its awesome powers. March 6 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom [1984, PG] Stars Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw Indiana Jones arrives in India, still part of the British Empire, and is asked to find a mysti- cal stone. He then stumbles upon a secret cult committing enslavement and human sacri- fices in the catacombs of an ancient palace. March 8 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade [1989, PG-13] Stars Harrison Ford, Sean Connery After his father goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones finds himself up against Adolf Hitler's Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers. March 13 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [2008, PG-13] Stars Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett Indiana Jones is called back into action and becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncov- er the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls. March 15 Pot O’ Gold [1941, Approved] Stars James Stewart, Paulette Goddard Jimmy goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy because of their love for music and in-house band who constantly practices. March 18 Hairspray [2007, PG] Stars John Travolta, Queen Latifah Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. March 20 Dan in Real Life [2007, PG-13] Stars Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche A widower finds out the woman he fell in love with is his brother's girlfriend.
March 22 Aquaman [2018, PG-13] Stars Jason Momoa, Amber Heard Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land. March 27 Singin’ in the Rain [1952, G] Stars Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusional jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood. March 29 Bad Words [2013, R] Stars Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn A spelling bee loser sets out to exact revenge by finding a loophole and attempting to win as an adult. If you have suggestions for movies you’d like to see, or if you have any movies on DVD or Blu-ray that we could borrow to show, please speak to Lauren or write out a list and leave it in the mailbox outside her office door. Most movies we show are resident requests!
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