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April 2020Nature’s Clean SweepRain can dampen plans for outdoor activities,

but it’s one way Mother Nature cleans the air.According to scientists studying the effect, as araindrop falls through the atmosphere, itcaptures particles of dust, soot and otherairborne pollutants, which can help improveair quality.

Deep Sleep Benefits the BrainWhen it comes to sleep, getting quality

shut-eye is essential. New research has foundthat during stages of deep sleep, fluids movethrough the brain to rinse out toxins, similarto the cleaning cycle of a washing machine.Scientists say this power-wash process appearsto protect brain health and may be a link inunderstanding dementia.

Remember When:Door-to-Door Sales

What do encyclopedias, vacuum cleaners andbeauty products have in common? These weresome of the items that were commonly solddoor to door. Salespeople peddling theirwares would make their way up and downneighborhood streets, knocking on doors,offering samples and demonstrating theirproducts, often to homemakers, in hopes ofmaking a sale. Many brand-name productsgained loyal customers from these face-to-faceencounters.

Chocolate Bunny BonanzaMore than 90 million chocolate bunnies are

sold in the U.S. each year.

Heralds of HappinessSongs have been sung about them, and poems

written about them. Bluebirds have been longtimesymbols of happiness in many cultures and are oftenassociated with the renewal of the spring season.Eastern, mountain and western are the three speciesof this native North American bird, and all of themdisplay bright blue feathers and chirp a cheerful song.

Family History HelpIf you’ve always wanted to explore and pass on your

family history, April is a good time to begin. DuringNational Preservation Week, April 26–May 2, somelibraries will host workshops on genealogy and howto preserve various heirlooms. You can also tap intoanother helpful service that’s provided year-round:Most branches offer free on-site access to popularonline genealogical databases.

Take Me Out to the Minor LeaguesMinor League Baseball teams across the country are

on deck for a new season. Their turn at bat beginsApril 9.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayThis Month TBD

All activities are subject tochange.TBD--Rides, outside events,Church Services, pet therapyand entertainment (To BeDetermined on a day-to-daybasis due to the coronavirus).

April Fools’ Day 110:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:00 A Yoga with Diana1:30 A corn hole1:30 A Jokes and a silly time3:30 A Nickle Crazy Eights4:00 L personal shopper6:15 L Movie--the Carol Burnett show

PBJ Day 210:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:30 A Yoga with Diana2:00 A Mystery Auction3:00 L Happy Hour4:00 L Trivia6:15 L Game of Choice

Find a Rainbow Day 310:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion12:30 TH Matinee1:00 A Volleyball Game3:00 H Rainbow Sherbet Social3:30 L Song Trivia6:15 L Friday Game night

Happy Birthday Carolyn Boner 410:00 L Be fit10:30 L Chitchat11:00 L Daily Reading

1:00 TH Matinee2:00 L Dominoes2:30 L Ice Cream Social4:00 L Trivia6:00 L Bingo

Palm Sunday 510:00 L Be fit10:30 L Chitchat11:00 L Catholic Worship video or on TV11:00 L Daily Reading

1:00 L Dominoes1:30 TH Matinee2:00 A Worship DVD4:00 L Trivia6:15 L Game of Choice

610:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:00 A Church / worship Service1:30 A Yoga with Diana2:00 A Manicures3:30 A Card Sharks4:00 L Shout out the answer6:15 L Game of Choice

710:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion11:00 A Herb gardening class

1:30 A Creativity Club3:00 A Table Horse races4:00 L Shout out the answer6:15 L Game of Choice

Passover 810:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:00 A Yoga with Diana1:30 A corn hole3:30 A Nickle Crazy Eights4:00 L personal shopper6:15 L B-I-N-G-O

910:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:30 A Yoga with Diana2:00 A Mystery Auction3:00 L Happy Hour4:00 L Trivia6:15 L Game of Choice

1010:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion12:30 TH Matinee1:00 A Volleyball Game3:00 H Ice Cream Social3:30 L Song Trivia6:15 Friday Game Night

1110:00 L Be fit10:30 L Chit Chat11:00 L Daily Reading12:00 L Visit with the Easter Bunny

1:00 TH Matinee1:30 L Easter Egg Hunt with Staff2:00 L Dominoes2:30 L Ice Cream Social4:00 L Trivia6:00 L Bingo

Happy Easter 1210:00 L Be fit10:30 L Chitchat11:00 L Catholic Worship video or

on TV11:00 L Daily Reading

1:00 L Dominoes1:30 TH Matinee4:00 L Trivia6:15 L Game of Choice

1310:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:00 A Church / worship Service1:00 L Pet therapy1:30 A Yoga with Diana2:00 A Manicures3:30 A Card Sharks6:30 Game of Choice

1410:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion11:00 A Herb gardening class

1:30 A Creativity Club3:00 A Table Horse races4:00 L Shout out the answer6:15 L Game of Choice

Sinking of the Titanic 1510:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion12:30 Matinee The Titanic

1:00 A Yoga with Diana1:30 A corn hole2:00 TH Men’s Group3:30 A Nickle Crazy Eights4:00 L personal shopper6:15 L B-I-N-G-O

1610:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:30 A Yoga with Diana2:00 A Mystery Auction3:00 L Happy Hour4:00 L Trivia6:30 L Game of Choice

Let’s Go Fly a Kite 1710:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion12:30 TH Matinee-Mary Poppins1:00 A Volleyball Game2:00 A Fly a kite or make one3:00 H Ice Cream Social3:30 L Song Trivia6:15 L Game of Choice

1810:00 L Be fit11:00 L Daily Reading

1:00 TH Matinee2:00 L Dominoes2:30 L Ice Cream Social4:00 L Trivia6:00 L Bingo

1910:00 L Be fit10:30 L Chitchat11:00 L Catholic Worship video or on TV11:00 L Daily Reading

1:00 L Dominoes1:30 TH Matinee2:00 Worship Tape or TV4:00 L Trivia6:15 L Game of Choice

Happy Birthday Mary Ann Hudson 2010:00 A Be fit10:30 A Community Meeting10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:00 A Church / worship Service1:30 A Yoga with Diana2:00 A Manicures3:30 A Card Sharks6:15 L Game of Choice

2110:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion11:00 A Herb gardening class

1:30 A Creativity Club3:00 A Table Horse races4:00 L Shout out the answer6:15 L Game of Choice

Earth Day and AdministrativeProfessionals Day

22

10:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:00 A Yoga with Diana1:30 A Planting we will go!2:00 TH Men’s Club3:30 A Nickle Crazy Eights4:00 L personal shopper6:15 L Game of Choice

2310:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:30 A Yoga with Diana2:00 A Mystery Auction3:00 L Happy Hour4:00 L Trivia6:30 L Game of choice

2410:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion12:30 TH Matinee1:00 A Volleyball Game3:00 H Ice Cream Social3:30 L Song Trivia6:15 L Game of Choice

2510:00 L Be fit11:00 L Daily Reading

1:00 TH Matinee2:00 L Dominoes2:30 L Ice Cream Social4:00 L Trivia6:00 L Bingo

2610:00 L Be fit10:30 L Chitchat11:00 L Catholic Worship video or

on TV11:00 L Daily Reading

1:00 L Dominoes1:30 TH Matinee4:00 L Trivia6:15 L Game of Choice

Babe Ruth Day 2710:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:00 A Church / worship Service1:30 A Yoga with Diana2:00 A Manicures3:30 A Card Sharks4:00 L Trivia on Babe Ruth6:15 L Game of Choice

2810:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion11:00 A Herb gardening class

1:30 A Creativity Club3:00 A Table Horse races4:00 L Shout out the answer6:15 L Game of Choice

World Wish Day 2910:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:00 A Yoga with Diana1:30 A Making Wishes know for

the World3:30 A Nickle Crazy Eights4:00 L personal shopper6:15 L Game of Choice

3010:00 A Be fit10:30 A Mind in Motion

1:30 A Yoga with Diana2:00 A Mystery Auction3:00 L Happy Hour4:00 L Trivia6:00 L Game of choice

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In the Kitchen

Home cooks use a menu of appliances and gadgets for making meals. Look back at what was cooking in popular kitchen trends from decades past.

Decade Kitchen Appliance/Gadget

1940s electric blender, refrigerator

1950s nonstick pans, dishwasher, Tupperware

1960s pressure cooker, electric can opener

1970s Crock-Pot, fondue set, salad spinner

1980s microwave oven, food processor, deep fryer

1990s George Foreman grill, bread machine

2000s juicer, Magic Bullet, single-cup coffee brewer

2010s Instant Pot, air fryer, spiralizer

1910: President William Howard Taft throws out the first pitch at the Washington Senators’ opening day, starting a tradition of U.S. presidents tossing ceremonial pitches at Major League Baseball games.

1923: Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. begins manufacturing inflatable tires for automobiles.

1954: America gets an appetite for Swanson’s new TV dinner. The frozen heat-and-eat meal sold for 98 cents and contained turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and peas.

1961: At the Masters Tournament, Gary Playerof South Africa becomes the first international winner of the annual golf championship.

1970: Paul McCartney releases his debut solo album and announces that the Beatles are breaking up.

1983: Tokyo Disneyland opens in Japan. It was the first Disney park built outside of the U.S.

2005: Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, marries Camilla Parker Bowles.

2007: Legendary jazz saxophonist and composer John Coltrane is awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize special citation for his music accomplishments.

2019: Using a network of telescopes, astronomers photograph a black hole in space, a feat thought to be impossible.

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