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38130 Pretty Pond Road | Zephyrhills | Florida | 33540 (813) 779-4501 | americanhouse.com American House Zephyrhills March 2016 Our Management Team Virginia Rice Executive Director Keaton Hobbs Marketing Director Heather Hawkins, LPN Wellness Director Shavona Clark Executive Chef Chelsea Rice Business Office Manager Mike Diaz Environmental Services Director Amberlee Sanchez, LPN Memory Care Dir. Cindy Christmas Life Enrichment Director Epicurean Dining Room Hours of Operation BREAKFAST 7 - 9 a.m. LUNCH 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. DINNER 4 p.m.– 6 p.m. Visit Us on the Web www.americanhouse.com “Love is Ageless” for John & Kay R. Dia Duit Gach Duine! Pronounced “dea gwit goch dinna,” this Irish greeting translates to “Hello, everyone.” We bid goodbye to February, and with it, winter. And we say hello to March, the first month of Spring; the month of leprechauns, shamrocks and unattainable pots of gold waiting at the end of the rainbow. When you look at this month’s calendar, you will notice that we have added a couple of new activities and outings that we think you might enjoy. We would love to hear feedback about these additions and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Let us remember those that we have recently lost: Bobby Pope, Gertrude Hughes, Paul Bush, Patsy Edwards, and Jack Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones. On March 13th, daylight saving time begins so remember to set your clocks ahead one hour. And my door is always open to you. If you need to talk, I am there. God Bless You, Virginia

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38130 Pretty Pond Road | Zephyrhills | Florida | 33540(813) 779-4501 | americanhouse.com

American House Zephyrhills

March 2016Our Management TeamVirginia Rice Executive DirectorKeaton Hobbs Marketing DirectorHeather Hawkins, LPN Wellness DirectorShavona Clark Executive ChefChelsea Rice Business Office ManagerMike Diaz Environmental Services DirectorAmberlee Sanchez, LPN Memory Care Dir.Cindy Christmas Life Enrichment Director

Epicurean Dining RoomHours of Operation

BREAKFAST7 - 9 a.m.LUNCH

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.DINNER

4 p.m.– 6 p.m.

Visit Us on the Webwww.americanhouse.com

“Love is Ageless” for John & Kay R.

Dia Duit Gach Duine!Pronounced “dea gwit goch dinna,” this Irish

greeting translates to “Hello, everyone.”We bid goodbye to February, and with it, winter.

And we say hello to March, the first month of Spring;the month of leprechauns, shamrocks andunattainable pots of gold waiting at the end ofthe rainbow.

When you look at this month’s calendar, you willnotice that we have added a couple of new activitiesand outings that we think you might enjoy. We wouldlove to hear feedback about these additions and anysuggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Let us remember those that we have recently lost:Bobby Pope, Gertrude Hughes, Paul Bush, PatsyEdwards, and Jack Smith. Our thoughts and prayersare with their loved ones.

On March 13th, daylight saving time begins soremember to set your clocks ahead one hour.

And my door is always open to you. If you need totalk, I am there.

God Bless You,Virginia

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Trivia Whiz

The AmazingBrain

With its billions ofcells and trillions ofconnections, thebrain is the mostcomplex organ in thehuman body. Hereare some mind-blowing facts abouthow it works.

The brain weighsabout 3 pounds,and 73 percent of itis water.

Although itrepresents just2 percent of totalbody weight, thebrain uses 20 percentof the body’s oxygento complete tasks.

The average brainhas 100 billionneurons thatcommunicatemessages to eachother throughout thenervous system.

It processesinformation at aspeed of 260 mph.

It’s estimated thatwe have between25,000 and50,000 thoughtsper day.

Even during sleep,the brain continuesto work.

A High-Five for theFood Experts

While many of us enjoy eating, foodcan be a confusing topic. New data andscientific studies are constantlyemerging, changing views about sugar,fat, portion sizes, and much more.Luckily, there are professionals whointerpret that nutritional information,explain it and prescribe advice in a waythat’s easy to digest—dietitians.

Registered dietitians and registereddietitian nutritionists have completed adegree and training in the field ofnutrition and dietetics, as well aspassed a national exam.

Many people consult a dietitianin order to develop a personalizedeating plan. Rather than prescribing aone-size-fits-all strategy, dietitiansrecognize that each person hasdifferent nutritional needs and goalsbased on overall health, genetics,exercise and eating habits, and otherfactors. They can also provideadvice to help manage conditionslike high cholesterol, high bloodpressure, diabetes, and food allergiesor sensitivities.

Dietitians work in a variety ofsettings, including hospitals andassisted living communities; schools,grocery stores and restaurants;and government agencies andresearch centers.

Take a Minute to Stop byand Say “Hi” to the

Newest Members of theAmerican House Family:

Jim & Peggy H. #231Meredith M. #237Earl & Martha I. #302Freeman & Gwen P. #320Mildred F. #330AJim M. #341B

Best Wishes for theHappiest of Birthdays!March 1st - Peggy M. #323March 4th - Frieda K. #335March 5th - Bunny B. #300AMarch 6th - Beverly Z. #212AMarch 7th - Rita S. #238BMarch 11th - Christine D. #110March 13th - Nancy B. #326March 14th - Betty R. #3AMarch 15th - Allene B. #212BMarch 15th - Franklin

B. #340AMarch 18th - Emily C. #18March 23rd - Virginia A. 3B

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The Staff of American House Zephyrhills Would Like to WishEveryone a Happy and Safe Easter!

Resident Spotlight:BEATRICE M.

Lately, you can find our MarchSpotlight Resident trying for aperfect 300 game in Wii Bowling ortaking a necessary stroll around thegrounds with her babies, Ozzie andMissy. Congratulations to Mrs.Beatrice M. on being chosen asour Spotlight Resident.

Mrs. Bea was born December12, 1930 in a “little town” calledBrooklyn, NY. She worked for aninsurance company as abookkeeper before marrying thelove of her life, Mr. Phil.

They moved to American Houseon August 21, 2014 but sadly, Mrs.Bea lost him on March 1, 2015.

Our “Queen Bea” loves to keepbusy with Bingo, outings, crafts,being with her friends, and we mustnot forget Wii Bowling!

Mrs. Bea is very proud of herfamily, which includes 2 sons, 2daughters, 6 grandchildren, and the

apple of her eye, hergreat-granddaughter, Chloe Patrice.But soon, Chloe will have to sharethat spotlight in Grammy’s heartbecause she will be getting a newbrother or sister. Congratulations tothe entire family on the upcomingarrival and thank you, Mrs. Bea, forallowing us to shine the spotlighton you.

Fun Easter Facts

During Easter,more than 90 millionchocolate bunnies,91.4 billion eggs, and700 millionmarshmallow Peepsare produced eachyear in the UnitedStates.

According toGuinness WorldRecords, the largestEaster Egg Hunt everheld was at CypressGardens AdventurePark in Winter Haven,FL on April 1, 2007.There were 9,753children searching for501,000 eggs!

The tallestchocolate Easter Eggwas made in Italy in2011. It stood over34 feet tall andweighed anastounding 15,873pounds!

The first story of arabbit (later namedthe Easter Bunny)hiding eggs in agarden waspublished in 1680.

Sixteen billion jellybeans are producedeach year in the US.And the jelly beanflavor preferred bykids is cherry.

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March 2016Zephyrhills

Special EventsEntertainmentOutingsRecurring EventsSpecial

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayHappy Birthday, Peggy M. 1

9:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:30 Communion - TBA12:00 Manicures - AC3:00 Prize Bingo - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

29:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

39:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:30 Dominoes - L1:00 Peggy’s Card Class - AC2:00 Happy Hour with Perry &

Joy - B6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Frieda K. 49:00 Zephyrhills Public Library

10:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack- CC

10:00 Shopping Trip11:30 Lunch Outing to Golden

Corral3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

Happy Birthday, Bunny B. 59:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC11:00 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 LCR Dice Game - GR1:00 Ukulele Club - CC5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Evening Movie - CC “Sister Act”

Happy Birthday, Beverly Z. 61:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC

“Agatha Christie’s The PaleHorse”

4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Rita S. 79:00 Coffee & Current Events - B9:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Group Crosswords - CC10:00 Shopping Trip

1:00 Scenic Ride (No Stops)1:00 Jokereno - GR3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC

89:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:30 Communion - TBA12:00 Manicures - AC4:00 Dinner & A Movie - CC “Time

Lapse”6:00 Bingo - GR

99:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L2:00 Entertainment with Clint Geisler3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

109:30 Strawberry Festival &

Lunch at Fred’s Marketin Plant City

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:30 Scrabble - L

6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Aneta D. &Christine D.

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10:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack- CC

10:00 Shopping Trip1:00 Craft Corner: Easter

Bonnets - AC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

129:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC11:00 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 LCR Dice Game - GR2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “The

Help” "5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Evening Movie - CC “The Help”

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINSHappy Birthday, Nancy B.

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1:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC“We Are Marshall”

4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Betty R. 149:00 Coffee & Current Events - B9:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:00 Group Crosswords - CC

1:00 Jokereno - GR2:00 One-To-One Activity3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC

Happy Birthday, Allene B. andFranklin B.

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9:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:30 Communion - TBA12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Craft Corner - AC

“Washcloth Bunnies”6:00 Bingo - GR

169:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic - CC10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Rememberto Wear Green

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9:30 Stretch & Flex - CC10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:30 Checkers - L2:00 Happy Hour with Sandi

Sylver - B6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Emily C. 189:00 Zephyrhills Public Library

10:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack - CC10:00 Shopping Trip11:30 Lunch Outing to

Applebee’s2:30 ZUMBA with Maria - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

199:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC11:00 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 LCR Dice Game - GR2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “Secondhand

Lions”5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Evening Movie - CC “Secondhand

Lions”

201:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC

“James Bond 007: Dr. No”4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

219:00 Coffee & Current Events - B9:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:00 Group Crosswords - CC

1:00 Jokereno - GR2:00 Easter Egg Decorating - AC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC7:00 Democratic Club - CC

229:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:00 Easter Egg Hunt for FHZ

Daycare10:30 Communion - TBA12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Surprise Bingo - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Virginia a. 239:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

249:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:00 First Baptist Church

PrimeTimers - A12:30 Chess - L2:00 Birthday Party with Rick

Chapman - B6:00 Bingo - GR

Good Friday 2510:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack

- CC10:00 Shopping Trip11:30 Lunch at Cracker Barrel2:30 ZUMBA with Maria - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

269:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC11:00 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 LCR Dice Game - GR2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “Easter

Parade "5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Evening Movie - CC “Easter

Parade "

HAPPY EASTER!!!! 271:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC

“The Greatest Story Ever Told”4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

289:00 Coffee & Current Events - B9:30 Stretch & Flex - B

10:00 Shopping Trip10:00 Catholic Mass - CC1:00 Jokereno - GR2:00 One-To-One Activity3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC

299:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Resident Council Meeting -

CC4:00 Dinner & A Movie - CC “National

Treasure 2: Book of Secrets”6:00 Bingo - GR

309:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

319:30 Stretch & Flex - B

10:00 Trivia & Treats - B1:00 Jeopardy - CC3:00 Prize Bingo - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

March 2016Zephyrhills

Special EventsEntertainmentOutingsRecurring EventsSpecial

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayHappy Birthday, Peggy M. 1

9:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:30 Communion - TBA12:00 Manicures - AC3:00 Prize Bingo - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

29:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

39:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:30 Dominoes - L1:00 Peggy’s Card Class - AC2:00 Happy Hour with Perry &

Joy - B6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Frieda K. 49:00 Zephyrhills Public Library

10:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack- CC

10:00 Shopping Trip11:30 Lunch Outing to Golden

Corral3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

Happy Birthday, Bunny B. 59:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC11:00 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 LCR Dice Game - GR1:00 Ukulele Club - CC5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Evening Movie - CC “Sister Act”

Happy Birthday, Beverly Z. 61:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC

“Agatha Christie’s The PaleHorse”

4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Rita S. 79:00 Coffee & Current Events - B9:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Group Crosswords - CC10:00 Shopping Trip

1:00 Scenic Ride (No Stops)1:00 Jokereno - GR3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC

89:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:30 Communion - TBA12:00 Manicures - AC4:00 Dinner & A Movie - CC “Time

Lapse”6:00 Bingo - GR

99:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L2:00 Entertainment with Clint Geisler3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

109:30 Strawberry Festival &

Lunch at Fred’s Marketin Plant City

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:30 Scrabble - L

6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Aneta D. &Christine D.

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10:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack- CC

10:00 Shopping Trip1:00 Craft Corner: Easter

Bonnets - AC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

129:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC11:00 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 LCR Dice Game - GR2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “The

Help” "5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Evening Movie - CC “The Help”

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINSHappy Birthday, Nancy B.

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1:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC“We Are Marshall”

4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Betty R. 149:00 Coffee & Current Events - B9:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:00 Group Crosswords - CC

1:00 Jokereno - GR2:00 One-To-One Activity3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC

Happy Birthday, Allene B. andFranklin B.

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9:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:30 Communion - TBA12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Craft Corner - AC

“Washcloth Bunnies”6:00 Bingo - GR

169:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic - CC10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Rememberto Wear Green

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9:30 Stretch & Flex - CC10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:30 Checkers - L2:00 Happy Hour with Sandi

Sylver - B6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Emily C. 189:00 Zephyrhills Public Library

10:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack - CC10:00 Shopping Trip11:30 Lunch Outing to

Applebee’s2:30 ZUMBA with Maria - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

199:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC11:00 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 LCR Dice Game - GR2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “Secondhand

Lions”5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Evening Movie - CC “Secondhand

Lions”

201:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC

“James Bond 007: Dr. No”4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

219:00 Coffee & Current Events - B9:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:00 Group Crosswords - CC

1:00 Jokereno - GR2:00 Easter Egg Decorating - AC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC7:00 Democratic Club - CC

229:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:00 Easter Egg Hunt for FHZ

Daycare10:30 Communion - TBA12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Surprise Bingo - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Virginia a. 239:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

249:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:00 First Baptist Church

PrimeTimers - A12:30 Chess - L2:00 Birthday Party with Rick

Chapman - B6:00 Bingo - GR

Good Friday 2510:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack

- CC10:00 Shopping Trip11:30 Lunch at Cracker Barrel2:30 ZUMBA with Maria - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

269:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC11:00 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 LCR Dice Game - GR2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “Easter

Parade "5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Evening Movie - CC “Easter

Parade "

HAPPY EASTER!!!! 271:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC

“The Greatest Story Ever Told”4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

289:00 Coffee & Current Events - B9:30 Stretch & Flex - B

10:00 Shopping Trip10:00 Catholic Mass - CC1:00 Jokereno - GR2:00 One-To-One Activity3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC

299:30 Balloon Volleyball - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Resident Council Meeting -

CC4:00 Dinner & A Movie - CC “National

Treasure 2: Book of Secrets”6:00 Bingo - GR

309:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC12:30 Ice Cream Social - B

1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

319:30 Stretch & Flex - B

10:00 Trivia & Treats - B1:00 Jeopardy - CC3:00 Prize Bingo - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

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Just so You Know

Easter...bythe NumbersFor the past 317

years, Easter Sundayhas been observedand celebrated 76times in March andthe rest (241) in April.Since 1700, theearliest that EasterSunday wascelebrated wasMarch 22nd in 1761.The latest was April25th which occurredin 1734, 1886, and1943. For futurereference, April 25thwill also serve asEaster Sunday in2038, 2190, and2258!

Aren’t they cute?And they are so easyto make! The hardestpart is choosingbetween the chickand the bunny! Joinus on Tuesday,March 15th in theActivity Room at 2:00and let Spring beginwith these adorablelittle critters!

Bunny Basics:Rabbits vs. Hares

This spring, you might see abright-eyed, bobtailed creaturehopping out to say hello. But willyou be able to tell if your new friendis a rabbit or a hare? While theybelong to the same family, rabbitsand hares are actually separatespecies. Here’s a guide to help youknow the difference:

What’s in a name? “Bunny” is justa cute synonym for either a rabbit ora hare, although generally people usethe nickname to refer to rabbits,especially baby ones.

Fine-tuned features. Hares arebigger animals than rabbits andappear long and lean, while rabbitsare usually shorter and rounder.

While both species have large ears,hares’ ears are more prominent,and their huge hind legs help themreach a running speed of upto 50 mph.

Bunny behavior. Rabbits areknown for being social creatures,and they make excellent pets.With the exception of thecottontail, rabbits live in elaborateunderground burrows. Hares,however, are solitary andlive aboveground.

Brand-new and adorable, too.Newborn hares, called leverets, areable to live on their own within onehour after birth—they are born fullydeveloped, with open eyes and afull fur coat. But baby rabbits(called kittens or kits) are hairless,blind and helpless, and are carefullycared for in their mother’s nest.

Hungry hoppers. Rabbits mostlyeat soft foods like stems, grassesand vegetables, while hares chowdown on tougher foods like bark,twigs and shoots.

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A special "THANK YOU” toeveryone who provided pictures oftheir “sweethearts” for the displaytable. They all looked beautiful!

Trips to the LibraryStarting on Friday, March 4th, we

will taking residents to the ZephyrhillsPublic Library. The trips are plannedfor every other week. The bus willleave American House at 9:00 AM andwill return with the residents around10:30. If you do not already have aPasco County library card, you mustbring proof of your address with youin order to get a card. Please seeCindy if you have any questions aboutthis activity or any others.

Employee Spotlight: MARIAH. RODRIGUEZ

For our Employee Spotlight forMarch, we chose one of the nicestand hardest working peoplehere...Maria H. Rodriguez from theHousekeeping Department!

Maria is originally from Connecticut(BRRR! Too cold!) but moved toFlorida from New Jersey in May of lastyear. She likes Florida but not theheat. In fact, she misses the snow.Can you believe that? Who misses thesnow? (Really need to talk to that girl!)

Maria is the extremely proudmother of three and grandmother offive...I know, how does she look soyoung? It’s a secret and she’snot telling!

Maria’s first job in Florida is here atAmerican House and anyone can tellthat she really enjoys working here.She loves being with the residentsand every day when she goes home,she is happy because she has made adifference in the residents’ lives. Shesaid that just putting a smile on theface of a resident makes her day.

She loves to clean (now, how manypeople can say that?) and enjoyslistening to the stories told by theresidents. It makes her feel like a partof the family.

In her spare time, Maria’s hobbies(besides cleaning) includescrapbooking, photography, dancingand video games.

Maria shares with us a beautifulsentiment: “Our residents do not livein our work place, we work in theirhomes.” Bravo, Maria.Congratulations on being chosen asour March Employee Spotlight andthank you for everything you do.

Irish Wit

Father Murphywalks into a pub andsays to the first manhe meets, “Do youwant to go toHeaven?” The mansays, “I do, Father.”The priest says,“Then stand overthere by the wall.”

He then asks thesecond man thesame question.“Certainly, Father.”Father Murphy tellshim to stand by thewall also. Then thepriest walks up toO’Toole and askshim, “Do you want togo to Heaven?”O’Toole replies, “No,I don’t.” Shocked,the priest asks, “Doyou mean to tell methat when you die,you don’t want to goto Heaven?”

O’Toole said, “Oh,when I die, yes. But Ithought that youwere getting a grouptogether to go rightnow.”

March 2016

MARCH....AT A GLANCEMarch 3rd...Happy Hour with Perry & JoyMarch 4th...Zephyrhills Library TripMarch 9th...Happy Hour with Clint GeislerMarch 10th...Strawberry Festival and Lunch at Fred’s Market in

Plant CityMarch 13th...Daylight Saving Time BeginsMarch 17th...Puppeteer Sandi SylverMarch 18th...Zephyrhills Library TripMarch 21st...Decorate Easter EggsMarch 22nd...Easter Egg Hunt with the children from FHZ

Daycare CenterMarch 24th...First Baptist Church PrimeTimersMarch 24th...Birthday Party with Rick ChapmanMarch 27th...HAPPY EASTER!March 29th...Resident Council Meeting

ACROSS

1. Musical instruments

6. Sissy

10. Smell

14. 200 milligrams

15. Covers the cake

16. Silent performer

17. Crown

18. Law enforcers

20. David’s son: abbr.

21. Secluded valley

23. Word with travel or press

24. Flying insects

25. Family member

27. Period of time

30. Stack

31. Stein or Stiller

34. French pronoun

35. Naval detection apparatus

36. Flightless bird

37. Tried a serviceman

41. Primate

42. Littlest ones

43. Away from the wind

44. Directed

45. Miquelon et Réunion

46. Most popular tubers

48. __ so; extremely

49. White-tailed bird

50. One lacking freedom

53. Apartment

54. Item on a death certi�cate

57. Lunch spot

60. Veranda

62. “__ For All Seasons”

63. Spacious

64. Singer/pianist John

65. Ernie’s buddy

66. Su�x for kitchen or novel

67. Complains violently

DOWN

1. Parts of Fall: abbr.

2. Scott of “Happy Days”

3. __ surgeon

4. Cob

5. Presented to an audience

6. Dries

7. Piece of Greek

Orthodox artwork

8. Allen or Gibson

9. Fraternity letter

10. Alphabet ending

11. U.S. coin

12. Foreboding sign

13. Split

19. Tourist’s item

22. Majors, for one

24. Boxers Max or Buddy

25. Candies

26. Asia’s__ Mountains

27. Sticker

28. Sneak away to be united

29. __ in; gave info to

30. Boston and New Orleans

31. Ball attendee

32. Mideast title: var.

33. Certain paintings

35. Less loony

38. Tabletop protector

39. Beast of burden

40. Past due

46. Refrain syllable

47. Caribou’s feature

48. Happening

49. Bring joy to

50. Strikebreaker

51. Like a poor excuse

52. In the distance

53. Puncher’s hand

54. Against: pref.

55. Spot for a Coventry con

56. One in Cologne

58. Leading lady?

59. Plague carrier

61. Montgomery’s place: abbr.

Crossword Puzzle

OBOESWIMPODOR

CARATICESMIME

TIARAPOLICEMEN

SOLGLENAGENT

BEESMAMA

DECADEPILEBEN

ELLESONAREMU

COURTMARTIALLED

APERUNTSALEE

LEDILESTATERS

EVERERNE

SLAVEFLATAGE

CAFETERIALANAI

AMANVASTELTON

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