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Memorial Day Memories Diane Kelly – We would plant flowers in

the cemeteries or anywhere.

Bonnie Specht – We put flags on graves

and have graveside services. Memorial

Day was also known as Decoration Day.

Glorianne Tinkey – I

was born on

Memorial Day! My

mother didn’t want to

have me that day but I

came anyway.

Kate Tirk – We treated

it like any other day.

We’d have a cook out.

The kids enjoyed it but

weren’t head over heels

for it.

Millie Haag – We’d take flowers to the

cemetery and make remarks on those who

had passed. Always would go visit

friends. Since there was no work at the

Cooper Bessemer, coworkers would

gather together for meals.

Nancy Perrine – We’d have picnics with

the family. Sometimes we would go up to

Erie, to the lake.

Viola McFadden – I would have family

picnics, nothing too special.

Joan Campbell – I remember the town

having a parade, but I didn’t do too much

as a child.

Nancy Viola – George and I would visit fam-

ily, have a picnic, and celebrate all day long.

Lillian Franceschina – I

remember the Brownie Troops

taking flags to the cemetery

and we would stay for the

ceremony.

Walt Hehman – We’d get

together with the family, if

possible. There would be a

barbeque and it was a nice

time.

Lois Sonntag – Lee and I

would go up to our cabin on the Allegheny

River. We’d go boating and waterskiing. We

went up there for every holiday.

Clara Breese – I remember seeing the parade

in Harrisville. The kids were in the parade,

which was a real treat because we’d get ice

cream. Then we’d have a picnic in our

kitchen.

Mary Joyce Baker – My family always had

picnics. My husband was a veteran. We

would have potato salad, baked beans,

hamburgers on the grill and iced tea instead

of pop because it was better.

New Residents! Mrs. Marilyn Dispirito, 4/3

Mr. Thomas Miller, Jr., 4/3

Mrs. Lillian Franceschina, 4/6

Mr. Dale Stalker, 4/9

Mrs. Debra Hertzog, 4/12

Mary Brown, CNA—58 years

Sandy Eakin, Housekeeper—18 years

Amber Morian-Gowetski,

Assistant Administrator—18 years

Katie Cline, LPN—12 years

Sally Cox, LPN—10 years

Kayla Wareham, CNA—8 years

Welcome New Hires Jennifer Endres, RN Supervisor

Julie Shambaugh, LPN

Michele Cresswell, Housekeeper—6 years

Lisa Baker, Housekeeper—2 years

Debra Sowash, Housekeeper—2 years

Johnna Surrena, Housekeeper—1 year

1C Seaman Nick Carey,* Navy, son-in-law of Angie Hites, LPN

E1 Seaman Anthony Chamber, U.S. Coast Guard, great-grandson of Resident Irene Patterson

Colonel Peter Euler, Air Force, grandson-in-law of Resident Jean Rogers

A1C Jordan Forsythe, Air Force, great-grandson of Resident Dorothy Worsley

Pfc. Jeremey Fry,* Army, cousin of Amy Bailey, CNA

MA 3 Dylan McConnell, Navy, son of Kathy McConnell, LPN

A1C Hannah McCoy, Air Force Reserves, niece of Jennifer Corban, Dietary Aide

Pvt. Josiah McCoy,* Marines, nephew of Jennifer Corban, Dietary Aide

Maj. Robert Widmyer, Army, grandson of Resident Lottie Williams

*Currently serving overseas

If you have a family member you would like recognized in the Apple Blossom, please call Laura Cook at 724-458-7760.

Orchard Manor would like to acknowledge family members of Residents and Staff who are currently serving in the Military.

Mrs. Bonnie Lucas, 4/1

Mrs. Mary Pearson, 4/2

Ms. Judy Toth, 4/3

Mrs. Linda Dickson, 4/5

Mrs. Marilyn Dispirito, 4/9

Mr. Harold McQuiston, 4/11

Mr. William Marsh, 4/19

Best Wishes!

With the weather becoming warmer, more Residents will be

outside, as will Residents of Fellowship Manor. Please observe the

signs and keep your speed down to the limit for everyone’s safety.

While this is a private lane and may seem empty, Emergency

Vehicles come in and out and accidents can still happen, especially

if you’re not paying attention. We want everyone to be safe!

Reminder

Our Dedicated Staff Service Anniversaries for May

Mrs. Patsy Bish, 4/19

Mrs. Helen Pisor, 4/19

Mrs. Sandra Weston, 4/23

Mrs. Ruth Ella Jaskol, 4/24

Mr. Steve Wilson, 4/25

Senior Snickers

Sweet Revenge

My Rememberer

'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding

items the woman wished to purchase. As she

fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control

for a television set in her purse. 'So, do you always

carry your TV remote?' I asked.

'No,' she replied, 'but my husband refused to

come shopping with me, and I figured this was the

most evil thing I could do to him legally.'

My forgetter's getting better,

But my rememberer is broke

To you that may seem funny

But, to me, that is no joke

For when I'm "here" I'm wondering

If I really should be "there"

And, when I try to think it through,

I haven't got a prayer!

Oft times I walk into a room,

Say 'what am I here for?'

I wrack my brain, but all in vain!

A zero, is my score.

At times I put something away

Where it is safe, but, Gee!

The person it is safest from

Is, generally, me!

When shopping I may see someone,

Say 'Hi' and have a chat,

Then, when the person walks away

I ask myself, 'who in the world was that?'

Yes, my forgetter's getting better

While my rememberer is broke,

And it's driving me plumb crazy

And that isn't any joke.

In Warsaw, Poland, Solly visits his rabbi and

complains, 'Life is unbearable. There are nine of us

living in one room. What can I do?'

The rabbi answers, 'Take your goat into the room

with you.'

Solly is incredulous, 'What?' but the rabbi insists,

'Do as I say and come back in a week.'

A week later Solly comes back looking even more

distraught than before, 'We cannot stand it,' Solly

explains to the rabbi, 'the goat is filthy.'

Perspectives

There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take

time to look for it. For example, I'm sitting here

thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt

I have that dreaded furniture disease ... that's when

your chest is falling into your drawers

When WC Fields, the actor, was in his dotage he

was seen to be reading the Bible by a close friend

who demanded to know what he was looking for.

'Loopholes, dear boy, loopholes,' murmured Fields.

Two elderly people are living in a retirement

home, he a widower and she a widow. They had

known each other for a number of years. One

evening there was a community supper in the big

arena in the Clubhouse. The two were at the same

table, across from one another. As the meal went

on, he took a few admiring glances at her and

finally gathered the courage to ask her, 'Will you

marry me?'

After about six seconds of 'careful

consideration,' she answered 'Yes. Yes, I will!' The

meal ended and, with a few more pleasant

exchanges, they went to their respective places.

Next morning, he was troubled. 'Did she say 'yes' or

did she say 'no'?' He couldn't remember.

Try as he might, he just could not recall. Not

even a faint memory. With trepidation, he went to

the telephone and called her. First, he explained

that he didn't remember as well as he used to.

Then he reviewed the lovely evening past. As he

gained a little more courage, he inquired, 'When I

asked if you would marry me, did you say ' Yes' or

did you say 'No'?'

He was delighted to hear her say, 'Why, I said,

'Yes, yes I will.' and I meant it with all my heart.'

Then she continued, 'And I am so glad that you

called, because I couldn't remember who had asked

me.'

Forgotten Proposal

Snippets

The rabbi then tells Solly, 'Go home and let the

goat out. Come back in a week.'

Solly, now radiant, returns to the rabbi a week

later, exclaiming, 'Life is beautiful. We enjoy every

minute of it now that there's no goat; only the nine

of us.

Easter Eggsperts! Residents enjoy coloring eggs for the Holiday. Left to right: Lottie Williams, Joyce Baker. Wilda Arblaster and Ralph “Bud” Foster.

Scrabble Time! Residents Helen Martin (left), Helen Taggart (center) and Darlene Gibson (right) enjoy keeping their brains active by playing a rousing game of Scrabble.

Resident Helen Perrine with a beautiful green

egg she dyed.

Resident Joan Stuck gets a fresh manicure.

Resident Glorianne Tinkey enjoys showing off her

red nail polish.

BACON

BAGEL

CHEERIOS

CHEESE

CORN FLAKES

FRENCH TOAST

GRITS

HASH BROWNS

JELLY

MAPLE SYRUP

MILK

MUFFIN

OATMEAL

OMELET

ORANGE JUICE

PANCAKES

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

Congratulations Congratulations to Barb Blackson, who is retiring

after 41 years of service with Orchard Manor!

Barb has worked as a Nurse Aide and most

recently in the Housekeeping Department as a

Laundry Aide.

We thank Barb for her years of service and wish

her all the best!

Strawberry Shortcake Mother’s Day Social

Orchard Manor will be holding its annual

Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Social on

Sunday, May 12th at 1:30 pm. Residents and their

guests will be served strawberry shortcake in

observance of their special day.

Fathers, don’t despair. We are having a Pie Social

for Father’s Day. It will be held June 16th. A warm welcome to Tammy Kerr, Social

Worker. She comes to us from Kittaning Care

Canter where she worked for 3 years. Prior to that,

Tammy worked in Clarion County as a Case

Manager for Mental Health. A graduate of

University of Pittsburgh, she completed a 9-month

internship with Children & Youth Services.

Tammy was born in Denver, CO on an Army

Base. The family moved around to different bases

until her father retired and they moved back to her

parents’ birthplace, here in Pennsylvania.

Tammy met her husband at a youth group

function and they have been married for 24 years.

The couple have two daughters, both of whom are

in college pursuing a nursing degree.

In addition to her three dogs, Tammy enjoys

hiking travelling and being outside. She loves to

laugh and joke.

Welcome Tammy!

28th Annual Family Picnic Mark you calendar! Orchard Manor’s 28th

Annual Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 13th!

As always, there will be lots of food and fun! We

are asking families to bring their choice of a

dessert to share. The picnic begins at 11:30 am and

the meal will be served at noon. And don’t forget

the “Chinese” Auction! T-shirts will be available

for sale at $5.00. Please see Linda Garner if

interested. Watch for more details in upcoming

Apple Blossoms.

Chinese Auction Donations One of the favorite events at our Annual

Family Picnic is the Chinese Auction. It is a

terrific fundraiser for our Residents. If you have

any items you would like to donate, please see

Megan Huston in Activities.

Nursing Care Week Some of the Special Events we have planned for

Skilled Nursing Care Week (starting 5/13) are:

Monday Special Bingo

Tuesday Ice Cream Social

Wednesday Special Bingo

Thursday Music with Dick Fisher

Friday Special Bingo

I can notice the difference in

this time of season! We

celebrate the resurrection of

the Lord, and we see flowers

coming to life with beautiful

flowers on each plant, and blossoms in the trees, and

the songs of the birds calling the dawn of a new day.

I can remember the day our grandson Charlie was

born, and I think that one day Mary held Jesus for the

first time: but when I see Charlie and he climbs

everything, and grabs the steering wheel of a game

and pretends to be playing the game with his brother

Skylar, that Jesus was that age once. But I have a hard

time thinking that Mary would one day stand beneath

the cross of Calvary, watching her baby boy die, I

would hope I wouldn’t have to do that with Charlie.

The pain that must have ran through Mary that day

as she watched her Son die at the hands of sinful man.

But that was Friday and Sunday was coming. Jesus

told His disciples and His mother Mary that He would

suffer under the hands of the high priest and the

teachers of the Law, and on the third day He would

live again. Why were they so surprised when the tomb

was empty on resurrection Sunday? Because He lives,

and we have the hope of life eternal with Him in

heaven. Because He lives, we can face the sin issue in

our lives, and ask forgiveness from living our lives for

ourselves and not for God.

Chaplain’s Chatter New Life by Pastor Earl Dykes

Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:22-24, “Surely you

heard of Him and were taught in Him in

accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You

were taught, with regard to your former way of

life, to put off your old self, which is being

corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new

in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the

new self, created to be like God in true righteous-

ness and holiness.” Just as I watch our grandchildren grow and

being formed by what the hear and what they watch,

and read, I know we are all like that. Charlie sees a

dog and he calls it “cupcake”, because they have a

cat named “cupcake” at home, but as his mind

grows, he will know the difference between a cat

and a dog.

We have been given the Holy Spirit of God to

lead us, and we are commanded to “love one

another.” Jesus is the love of God given to this

world, and now we are to plant where we haven’t

planted before, and to sow where we haven’t

planted. New birth comes from each of us being

disciples for Jesus Christ, and today we are His feet,

hands and voice to this lost generation, who are

walking without the light of this world Jesus the

Christ, our resurrected Savior. Amen

Shalom to you,

Pastor Earl

Deepest Sympathy Everyone at Orchard Manor extends our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the

following Residents who recently passed away.

Mrs. Hazel “Joann” Matthias, 4/12

Mr. Homer Wilson, 4/16

Mrs. Stella Manny, 4/18

Mrs. Dorothy McConnell, 4/23

Mrs. Mary Stitt, 4/28

For each thorn, there’s a rosebud

For each twilight — a dawn

For each trial — the strength to carry on,

For each storm cloud — a rainbow

For each shadow — the sun

For each parting — sweet memories

when sorrow is done.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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For a more thorough list of activities and times, please see the calendar inside.

Calendar Highlights Orchard Manor, Inc. 20 Orchard Drive Grove City, PA 16127

5/1 Music with the SLIM Brothers

5/2 Bible study movie

5/4 Kentucky Derby horse races

5/6 Birthday Party with Bennie Meyer

5/9 Stories & Crafts with Grove City Library

5/12 Mother’s Day Tea & Strawberry Shortcake Social

5/14 Ice Cream Social

5/16 Music with Dick Fisher

5/20 Barry Spiker & Friends

5/21 Resident Auction

5/22 Keep Off The Grass

5/23 Resident Store

5/29 Music with The Lamberts

5/3 Violet McCann

5/3 Anna Blake

5/4 Enie Hottel

5/11 Nancy Perrine

5/12 Dorothy Schilling

5/21 Mickey Folkenroth

5/23 Helen McGill

5/25 Lillian Franceschina

5/27 Erma Fontaine

5/28 Shirley Cram

5/30 Glorianne Tinkey