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JUNE 2020

A Look Back at Jacks (Continued)In the early days, the ankle bones of sheep served as the game pieces, and the activity came to be known as “knucklebones.” Rocks, beans and other small objects were later used, until the invention of six-pronged jacks, usually made of metal or plastic.The basic concept of modern jacks is simple: A player scatters a set of jacks onto a flat surface, tosses a small rubber ball into the air, then with one hand, tries to scoop up a set number of jacks and catch the ball. In the classic version, the first round is called “onesies,” meaning the player scoops up one jack, then “twosies,” trying for two at a time, and so on, becoming more difficult. Variations of the game alter the number of ball bounces allowed and the hand motions used. The winner is the one with the most jacks.Game pieces can be carried in a small pouch or pocket, making jacks a portable pastime that can be played anywhere.

A Look Back at JacksCherries in a basket, pigs in the pen, and over the fence ... Those are some of the names you may have heard when playing jacks, a classic children’s game with a history in many cultures.Evidence left behind in caves suggests that prehistoric people played a form of jacks as a way to improve the hand-eye coordination needed for hunting.

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Bananas for BananasA staple for breakfast meals and the perfect on-the-go snack, bananas are one of the world’s most consumed fruits.

Bananas were cultivated thousands of years ago in Southeast Asia and reached the New World in the 16th century. When first imported to the U.S. in the 1800s, the banana was considered an exotic food and eaten with a knife and fork.

Although bananas are considered fruits, botanically they are berries. They grow upside down on giant herb plants, not trees, in tropical climates. Their familiar curved shape is the result of growing against gravity toward the sunlight. An individual banana is called a finger, and a bunch is called a hand.

Worldwide, there are over 1,000 varieties of bananas, but the one most commonly found in stores and eaten fresh is the bright yellow Cavendish, due to its sweet taste and creamy texture. Bananas are rich in potassium, which can help lower blood pressure. The mineral also improves muscle function and boosts energy, and that’s why many athletes eat a banana during competition and after workouts.

In the U.S., bananas are grown in Hawaii and Florida, but most of the nation’s supply comes from Central and South America.

Dear Lake Forest Friends, Family, and ResidentsWe hope you are in good spirits today! We admire the calm and resilient disposition that many of you have demonstrated during these trying times. It is uplifting for our staff and community. These last few weeks have been long for all of us but we want to reassure all of you that we are here for you! On behalf of Lake Forest Park, I want to express our gratitude to all of you for your patience and cooperation. We continuously monitor developments, provide constant communication and work closely with other community leaders and other health care professionals.

We are following recommendations provided by the CDC and federal, state and local regulatory authorities, and we are incorporating them into our already comprehensive infection control policies, procedures and protocols designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In reviewing the actions we have taken, I want to mention that we are still virus-free (thank God and thanks to all of your good deeds) and to remind everyone of the resolutions and protocols that have been made to better ensure the well-being of everyone in our community.

All deliveries or visitors requesting permission to enter our Independent Living Community must be pre-screened at the main building.

We have not determined a reopening of the clubhouse, dining room or transportation. However, we will resume light housekeeping by appointment only. It is our goal to continue on track with a COVID-free community.

INDEPENDENT LIVING

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Activities Subject to Change

Transportation ScheduleMonday, 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Publix

Monday, 1 p.m. Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Bank, and Post Office

Monday, 3:15 p.m. Scenic Drive

Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Medical Appointments Begin

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Medical Appointments

Begin, Port St. Lucie

Thursday, Second and Fourth, 10 a.m.

Library

Friday, 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Walmart

Friday, 1 p.m. Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Bank, and Post Office

LocationsClubhouse, CHCraft Room, CR

Dining Room, DRLibrary, LIBLobby, LBYLounge, L

Main Building Front Porch, MFPReserve At The Clubhouse, RCH

Reserve At The Main Building, RMB

JUNE 2020

BirthdaysAnn Barker, 11thFred Clarke, 11th

Olene Bracken, 18thMary Marr, 20th

FLAG DAY

FATHER’S DAY

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1 2 3 4

28 29 30

5 6

SUMMER BEGINS

10:00 Worship Service, L 3:00 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Bus to Publix, RMB 10:00 Walk Around the

Lake (Self-Directed) 1:00 Walgreens, Dollar

Tree, Post Office and Banks, RMB

3:15 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY

6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (Self-Directed), CH

9:00 Teresa Serves Catholic Communion

10:00 Morning Stretches, CH 1:30 Sewing/Crafters’

Club, CH 2:30 Rummy and

Rummikub Club, CH 3:00 Painting, Wine

and Cheese, CH 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

10:00 Zumba Exercise, CH

12:00 Chef’s Cooking Demonstration, DR

12:45 St. Andrew’s Church Service, CR

1:30 Hymn Sing w/Mary, L

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Bridge Night, CH

10:00 Zumba Exercise, CH 12:45 St. Andrew’s

Church Service, CR 2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Bridge Night, CH

9:00 Teresa Serves Catholic Communion

10:00 Morning Stretches, CH 10:30 Picnic at the Beach, RCH 1:30 Pool Table Games, CH 3:00 Residents’ Meeting, CH 4:00 Activities Meeting:

Come Plan and Discuss, CH

6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Bus to Publix, RMB 10:00 Walk Around the

Lake (Self-Directed) 1:00 Walgreens, Dollar

Tree, Post Office and Banks, RMB

3:15 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY

6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (Self-Directed), CH

10:00 Library Outing, RMB 10:00 Pool Exercise, CH 1:30 The Price Is Right

w/Interim, CH 2:30 Baking/Cooking

Class, CH 4:30 Dinner Outing: 2nd

Street Bistro ($), RCH 6:30 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

10:00 Morning Yoga, CH 1:30 Summer Treats

w/Interim, CH 2:00 Food and Dining

Discussion, L 2:30 Afternoon

Pokeno, CH 6:30 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Social Breakfast w/Donuts, Fruit and Juice ($), CH

1:30 Veterans Gathering (Self-Directed), LIB

2:00 Mahjong/Pinochle (Self-Directed), CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes, CH

9:00 Bus to Walmart, RMB 1:00 Walgreens, Dollar

Tree, Post Office and Banks, RMB

1:30 Afternoon Outing (Nelson Family Farms) $, RCH

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 4:00 Happy Hour w/Richard

(50/50 Drawing), CH 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Social Breakfast w/Donuts, Fruit and Juice ($), CH

1:30 Veterans Gathering (Self-Directed), LIB

2:00 Mahjong/Pinochle (Self-Directed), CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes, CH

9:00 Bus to Walmart, RMB

1:00 Walgreens, Dollar Tree, Post Office and Banks, RMB

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 2:30 Big Bash Bingo, CH 4:00 Happy Hour (50/50

Drawing), CH 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Bus to Walmart, RMB 1:00 Walgreens, Dollar

Tree, Post Office and Banks, RMB

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 4:00 Birthday Potluck, CH 4:00 Meet and Greet

New Residents, CH 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Social Breakfast w/Donuts, Fruit and Juice ($), CH

1:30 Veterans Gathering (Self-Directed), LIB

2:00 Mahjong/Pinochle (Self-Directed), CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes, CH

10:00 Worship Service, L 3:00 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Bus to Publix, RMB 10:00 Walk Around the

Lake (Self-Directed) 1:00 Walgreens, Dollar

Tree, Post Office and Banks, RMB

3:15 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY

6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (Self-Directed), CH

9:00 Teresa Serves Catholic Communion

10:00 Morning Stretches, CH

11:00 Luncheon w/Interim, RCH

1:30 Thrift Store Shopping, RCH

6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

10:00 Zumba Exercise, CH 12:00 Trip to the Movie

Theater ($), RCH 12:45 St. Andrew’s

Church Service, CR 2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Bridge Night, CH

10:00 Morning Yoga, CH

1:30 Root Beer Floats w/Interim, CH

2:30 Afternoon Pokeno, CH

5:00 Peace, Love, and Party, CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes, CH

9:00 Bus to Walmart, RMB 1:00 Walgreens, Dollar

Tree, Post Office and Banks, RMB

2:00 Bingo ($), CH 2:30 Resident Council

Meeting, CH 2:30 Pampering w/

Mary Kay, CR 4:00 Pizza Party Happy Hour

(50/50 Drawing), CH 6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Social Breakfast w/Donuts, Fruit and Juice ($), CH

1:30 Veterans Gathering (Self-Directed), LIB

2:00 Mahjong/Pinochle (Self-Directed), CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes, CH

10:00 Worship Service, L 3:00 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Bus to Publix, RMB 10:00 Walk Around the

Lake (Self-Directed) 1:00 Walgreens, Dollar

Tree, Post Office and Banks, RMB

3:15 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY

6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (Self-Directed), CH

9:00 Teresa Serves Catholic Communion

10:00 Morning Stretches, CH

1:30 Sewing/Crafters’ Club, CH

2:30 Rummy and Rummikub Club, CH

6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

9:00 Teresa Serves Catholic Communion

10:00 Morning Stretches, CH

11:00 Lunch Outing: Sweeties ($), RCH

2:00 4th of July Party Planning, CH

6:30 Poker Night ($), CH

10:00 Zumba Exercise, CH 12:45 St. Andrew’s

Church Service, CR 1:30 Hymn Sing w/

Mary, L 2:00 Bingo ($), CH 6:30 Bridge Night, CH

10:00 Library Outing, RMB

10:00 Pool Exercise, CH 2:30 Baking/Cooking

Class, CH 4:30 Dinner Outing:

12A Buoy ($), RCH 6:30 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

10:00 Worship Service, L 3:00 Mexican Train

Dominoes, CH

9:00 Bus to Publix, RMB 10:00 Walk Around the

Lake (Self-Directed) 1:00 Walgreens, Dollar

Tree, Post Office and Banks, RMB

3:15 Scenic Drive (Meet in Lobby), LBY

6:30 Bridge Night (Self-Directed), CH

6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (Self-Directed), CH