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PACE CNY

AT-HOME THERAPEUTIC

RECREATION CALENDAR

July 2020

Therapeutic Recreation Staff:

Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Orion Roeder, CTRS [email protected] 315-413-3330

Sally Coyne (P1) Recreation Therapists:

Kristin Dohner, CTRS [email protected] 315-413-4508

McKenzie Boyer, CTRS [email protected] 315-413-4534

Creek Circle (P2) Recreation Therapists:

Kate Marzinsky, CTRS [email protected] 315-413-3303

Krystle Wood, CTRS [email protected] 315-413-3303

Sharon Spencer, CTRS [email protected] 315-413-3399

Natalie Maloney, CTRS [email protected] 315-413-3399

Sister Linda Ann Palmisano (Spiritual Care) 315-413-3631

mailto:[email protected]




Practice Good Hand Hygiene

Wash Your Hands for 20 Seconds!

Therapeutic Recreation Update

Therapeutic Recreation is changing during this time. If you want

to call us to chat, or discuss leisure supplies, we would love to

hear from you! If we don’t answer, please leave a message and

we will call you back.

Things we can provide:

- Coloring pages

- Video chats (with staff and family) & phone calls

- Bracelet making kits

- Dot painting supplies

- Simple gardening supplies and instructions

- Knitting/crocheting supplies

- Over the phone games: Battleship, Hangman, Yahtzee, War,

Roll the Dice, Bunko, Drawing in the Dark, Would you Rather

- Other: Stanford Letter Writing Project, Short Story Writing,

Poem Writing

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So you’re bored…

- Call TR for more information on Well Connected, a program

that offers fun and social groups for all interests. All you need

is a telephone! *restrictions do apply*

- Have you called TR, a staff member, or family to discuss the

day’s brain teaser?

- Stretch from your head to your toes

- Look up something new (recipes, language, geography)

- Join TR’s from both sites for recreation groups using

Zoom everyday @ 11:00am. Please call to sign up for

groups offered at 2:00pm. Call us with any questions!

WE MISS YOU!

Are you feeling bored? Do you miss the fun programs and

activities from the Day Center? Are you feeling a loss of

connectedness? Say no more!

Well Connected is a resource for older adults to form a sense of

community. It is free of charge to all participants and available

to those over the age of 60. Well Connected is a telephone and

online program offering activities, education, friendly

conversation, and an assortment of classes and support groups

that is accessible to older adults from the comfort of their own

home.

Well Connected members can play games, learn a new

language, attend a writer’s workshop, go on a virtual tour,

meditate, get support, and connect with others across the

country!

If you are interested or want more information, please contact

McKenzie, Kristin, or Orion in Therapeutic Recreation.

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We know social distancing has been hard, and we know

that you are missing us as much as we are missing you!

The Therapeutic Recreation department would like to

start a Pen Pal program! Writing letters can help us

stay connected and give you (and us) something to look

forward to in the mail.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

If you would like to send us (or any PACE CNY staff)

letters, please use the following address:

McKenzie, Kristin, or Orion

Attention: (Staff Member Name Here)

PACE CNY

100 Malta Lane

North Syracuse, NY 13212

Kate, Krystle, Natalie, Shari, or Orion

Attention: (Staff Member Name Here)

PACE CNY

115 Creek Circle

East Syracuse, NY 13057

Get Creative!

Recreation is encouraging you to get creative

during this time of social distancing. We have made

a space to display your work at the day center. We

are so excited to see what you’ve been up to!

What counts as a creative work?

- Coloring pages

- Painting

- Short story

- Poems

- Drawing

- Anything else you made and feel proud of!

You can mail your work to the day center (address

below), have it picked up, or bring it in when we

are back together.

Therapeutic Recreation

100 Malta Ln

North Syracuse, NY 13212

Exercises

Neck: Do each stretch 3 times

Shoulders: Do each stretch 10 times

Arms and Wrists: Do each stretch 10 times

Arms straight out and pull in like you’re

rowing a boat

Tuck your elbows into your side, hands at your

legs, bring your hands up to your shoulders

Arm circles; switch the direction

(both arms at the same time)

Wrist circles; switch the direction

(both wrists at the same time)

Legs and Ankles: Do each stretch 10 times

Keeping your knee bent, lift your foot off the

ground; switch to the other leg

Kick straight out, extending your knee as much as you can;

switch to the other leg

Both feet flat on the floor, lift your heels off the

ground, keeping your toes down

Ankle circles; switch the direction; switch to the

other leg

March in place

Right ear toward your right shoulder

Left ear toward your left shoulder

Chin to chest

Roll your shoulders forward

Roll your shoulders backward

Shrug your shoulders to your ears

Over the Phone and Zoom Programs @ 11:00am

Wednesday, July 1st: Tai Chi with Orion

Thursday, July 2nd: Gratitude with Kristin

Monday, July 6th: Name That Tune with Natalie

Tuesday, July 7th: Bible Study with Shari

Wednesday, July 8th: Tai Chi with Orion

Thursday, July 9th: Coffee and Chat with McKenzie

Friday, July 10th: Mad Libs with Kate

Monday, July 13th: Stretch & Move with Natalie

Tuesday, July 14th: Humor Moments with Shari

Wednesday, July 15th: Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, July 16th: Would You Rather? with Krystle

Friday, July 17th: Crack the Code with McKenzie

Monday, July 20th: Word in a Word with Natalie

Tuesday, July 21st: Relaxation & Music with Shari

Wednesday, July 22nd: Tai Chi with Orion

Thursday, July 23rd: Gorgeous Grandma Fashion Show with Orion

-Prizes for best dressed & best fashion mask!

Friday, July 24th: True or False with Kristin

Monday, July 27th: July Trivia with Kate

Tuesday, July 28th: Guess the Sound with Kristin

Wednesday, July 29th: Tai Chi with Orion

Thursday, July 30th: Short Story Group with McKenzie

Friday, July 31st: Summer Reminiscing with Krystle

Over the Phone and Zoom Programs @ 2:00pm by Sign-Up

Monday, July 6th @ 2pm: (Zoom Only) Visual Thinking Strategies

with Orion

-Photos to turn racial assumptions on their heads.

Thursday, July 9th@ 2pm: You Be The Judge with Orion

-Warm-up with a case involving a forest fire in a National Park and

moving into First Amendment rights of Speech & Assembly.

Friday, July 24th @ 2pm: Movie Club Discussion with Orion

-Before the Group, watch Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the

Baskervilles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwKv0fkFZ54

Friday, July 31st @ 2pm: (Zoom Only) 315 Rocks with Orion

-Before the Group, Paint a Rock! If you need materials, let Orion

know. Share the story of your rock with the group! If you want, you

can take a picture, and even Join the Facebook Group 315 Rocks

“Spotlight on Virtual Resources”

Using Zoom: https://d2mkcg26uvg1cz.cloudfront.net/wp-

content/uploads/Template-Zoom-Instructions-for-Virtual-Workshop-Participants.pdf

National Institute on Aging Exercise Programs, Search “Go4Life”

https://www.youtube.com/user/NatlInstituteOnAging/videos

Senior Planet: Coronavirus Resource Guide

https://seniorplanet.org/coronavirus-2/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwKv0fkFZ54

https://d2mkcg26uvg1cz.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Template-Zoom-Instructions-for-Virtual-Workshop-Participants.pdf

https://d2mkcg26uvg1cz.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Template-Zoom-Instructions-for-Virtual-Workshop-Participants.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/user/NatlInstituteOnAging/videos

https://seniorplanet.org/coronavirus-2/

Daily Leisure Engagements

Week One July 1st-4th

July 1st

Today is “Creative Ice Cream Flavors” Day! Trail mix, cilantro

lime, and caramel balsamic swirl are just a few instances of

creative flavors around the world. Would you try these? Can you

think of your own creative flavor? Call your Recreation Therapist

and let them know what you came up with!

July 2nd

Celebrate world UFO day today by wearing green! What movies

have you seen that have aliens or UFO’s in them? Watch one

today!

July 3rd

Have you ever tried journaling? Journaling has many

therapeutic benefits such as: improving memory, enhancing

creative expression, and practicing mindfulness and meditation.

Try it! Grab a pen and paper, and write down your current

thoughts. Think about how you feel now that your thoughts are

on the paper!

July 4th

Happy 4th of July! Take some time today to sing some patriotic

tunes! America the Beautiful, God Bless the USA, and the

National Anthem are all great tunes to start with!

Wednesday, July 1st

Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day

Today’s Motivational Quote:

“Don’t let your ice cream melt while you’re counting somebody

else’s sprinkles.” –Akilah Hughes

Today’s Brain Teaser:

Word Unscramble: COCIIERL (Hint: A type of candy, can be red

or black)

Trivia: What was the name of Elvis Presley's infamous estate

located in Memphis, TN?

Zoom Group: Tai Chi with Orion @ 11:00am

Call Orion’s office number to receive an email invite to video-

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Thursday, July 2nd

World UFO Day

Today’s Positive Pointer:

We tend to dwell on the negative and forget about what we

have instead of what we are missing. Who or what are you most

thankful for?


Word Mining: CELEBRATE

Trivia: Which famous singer of the 40s and 50s had the

nickname 'Ol' Blue Eyes'?

Zoom Group: Gratitude with Kristin @ 11:00am

Call Kristin’s office number to participate by telephone or sign

up for an email invite to video-conference by Zoom.

Friday, July 3rd

National Beans Day

PACE is closed in observance of July 4th.


“Magic beans are real. It’s called COFFEE.” –Unknown

Today’s Friday Funny:

Why are frogs so happy? They eat whatever bugs them!


Riddle: I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no

trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?

Trivia: Which president resigned in 1974 over the Watergate

scandal?

Daily Leisure Engagement

Week Two July 5th-11th

July 5th

Do you remember Cracker- Jack? Candy coated popcorn with peanuts

AND a prize?!? What Cracker- Jack prizes do you remember receiving?

July 6th

Let’s name 5 today. Here are your categories: School supplies, Things

that can break, Restaurants, Cartoon Characters, and Cleaning Products

July 7th

Did you know today is a holiday? It is National Strawberry Sundae Day!

The oldest known record of an Ice Cream Sundae is in Ithaca, NY. Read

more about this topic here:

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-strawberry-sundae-day-july-7/

July 8th

The first American Passport was issued on this day in 1796. Did you have

a passport? Make a list of all the places you visited or the ones you would

like to visit and why.

July 9th

Learn something new about someone today. Do you want to know the

best way to learn? Ask! Where are you from? How many children do you

have? What is your pet’s name?

July 10th

Try a dot to dot puzzle today (Included in the back of this calendar).

What is the image? Was this the image you suspected it would be from

the start? Complete the puzzle by coloring it in! Be sure to send it into

PACE with your name on it so we know the artist who completed it!

July 11th

Take a mental break today. Find a quiet place to be still and alone with

your thoughts. Be in tune with all of your senses and surroundings. Try

this for about 15 minutes. How do you feel? Journal it!

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-strawberry-sundae-day-july-7/

Monday, July 6th

Fried Chicken Day

YEAH SPORTS!

TBT (The Basketball Tournament) begins, with live coverage by

ESPN! Root for Boeheim’s Army the #3 Seed!

https://www.thetournament.com/


What is the best thing that happened today? Write it down or

call your Recreation Therapist to discuss this!


Word Unscramble: VAYORS (Hint: A rich and satisfying dish)

Trivia: Who was the first woman to make a solo flight across the

Atlantic Ocean?

ZOOM Groups

Zoom Group: Name that Tune with Natalie @ 11:00am

Call Natalie’s office number to participate by telephone or sign


Zoom Group: Visual Thinking Strategies with Orion @ 2pm

Please call Orion’s office number to sign up for an email invite to

video-conference by Zoom.

https://www.thetournament.com/

Tuesday, July 7th

Strawberry Sundae Day


“A balanced diet is ice cream in each hand.” –Unknown


Word Mining: POSITIVE

Trivia: Ward and June were two main characters from what

famous TV show of the late 50s and early 60s?

Zoom Group: Bible Study with Shari @ 11:00am

Call Shari’s office number to participate by telephone or sign up for an

email invite to video-conference by Zoom.

Wednesday, July 8th Freezer Pop Day


There is a lot of negativity in the news that makes us frown;

let’s think of something positive. What is something that makes

you smile?


Riddle: What disappears as soon as you say its name?

Trivia: What is the Aloha State?


Call Orion’s office number to receive an email invite to video-

conference by Zoom.

Thursday, July 9th

Cow Appreciation day


“Cows have no business in horse play.” –Jamaican Proverb


Word Unscramble: RGINEG (Hint: A type of spice; used to make

cookies during the holidays)

Trivia: Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

Zoom Group: Coffee and Chat with McKenzie @ 11:00am

Call McKenzie’s office number to participate by telephone or

sign up for an email invite to video-conference by Zoom.

Zoom Group: You Be The Judge with Orion @ 2:00pm

Call Orion’s office number to participate by telephone or sign up

for an email invite to video-conference by Zoom.

Friday, July 10th

Kitten Day


Let’s travel back in time, when things were a lot simpler: when

we were children. What was your favorite childhood memory?

Write it down, or call your Recreation Therapist to discuss!


Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? In case he got a

hole in one!


Word Mining: IMPORTANT

Trivia: What are the names of the Three Stooges?

Zoom Group: Mad Libs with Kate @ 11:00am

Call Kate’s office number to participate by telephone or sign up



Week Three July 12th-18th

July 12th

Pick up the phone today and stay connected! Call two people: family,

friends, or your Recreation Therapist. Update them, tell them a story, or

simply listen to see what they have to say!

July 13th

On this day in 1923 the Hollywood sign, a now famous landmark nestled

in the hills of Los Angeles, California was dedicated. Have you ever seen this sign in person? How about in a move? Make a list of all the movies

you have seen with the Hollywood sign!

July 14th

Use your 5 senses to be mindful today. Take time to think and reflect about the ocean. Try concentrating on these questions:

When I think of the ocean I see… When I think of the ocean I hear… When I think of the ocean I smell… When I think of the ocean I taste…

When I think of the ocean I feel…

July 15th

Have you ever tried word mining? Give it a go! It is a great way to engage your mental flexibility, memory, attention, and language skills. Start with the word in your calendar: CRAFTING. How many words did

you come up with?

July 16th

Today is National Capital day! Have you ever been to the capital city of Washington D.C.? Try take this virtual tour of the white house:

https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/virtual-tour-of-the-art-and-decor-of-the-white-house-the-state-floor/IgLCMr3Z9lSjLw

July 17th

Today is Disneyland’s Birthday! How many songs do you know from Disney movies? Call your Recreation Therapist and see if they can “Name

that Disney Tune!”

July 18th

Today is Nelson Mandela’s birthday! Get inspired and read some of his

most famous quotes: https://www.goalcast.com/2017/05/02/top-nelson-mandela-quotes-inspire-you-to-believe/



https://www.goalcast.com/2017/05/02/top-nelson-mandela-quotes-inspire-you-to-believe/

https://www.goalcast.com/2017/05/02/top-nelson-mandela-quotes-inspire-you-to-believe/

Monday, July 13th

Embrace Your Geekness Day


“Being a geek means never having to play it cool about how

much you like something.” –Simon Pegg


Riddle: What gets wet while drying?

Trivia: Janet Jackson is the youngest of how many Jacksons?

Zoom Group: Stretch & Move with Natalie @ 11:00am



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Tuesday, July 14th

Mac and Cheese Day


We all have a routine we like to follow to start our day. What is

your favorite part of the morning?


Word Unscramble: FEUYRBTLT (Hint: Caterpillar)

Trivia: Which politician stated, "Read my lips: no new taxes?"

Zoom Group: Humor Moments with Shari @ 11:00am

Call Shari’s office number to participate by telephone or

sign up for an email invite to video-conference by Zoom

Wednesday, July 15th Gummy Worm Day


“We are all worms. But, I believe that I am a glow-worm.”

–Winston Churchill


Word Mining: CRAFTING

Trivia: Which sport is called, “America’s pastime?”

Zoom Group: Tai Chi with Kristin @ 11:00am

Call Kristin’s office number to receive an email invite

to video-conference by Zoom.

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Thursday, July 16th Corn Fritters Day


Music is a very powerful tool. It attaches to our memories,

thoughts, feelings, even smells! What is your favorite song and

why? Listen to that song today!


Riddle: How many letters are there in the alphabet?

Trivia: What is the highest score possible in 10 pin bowling?

Zoom Group: Would You Rather? with Krystle @ 11:00am

Call Krystle’s office number to participate by telephone or sign


Friday, July 17th World Emoji Day

Crack the Code:

Emojis are symbols that are used instead of words online, in

text messages, or email. For example, means happy,

means yummy, and means water.

Using the emojis below, try to figure out the secret messages:

1. + (Hint: Type of animal)

2. + (Hint: Type of beverage)

3. + (Hint: An outdoor game)

4. + (Hint: Something you wear)

5. + (Hint: Similar to a joke or a riddle)


What kind of shoes do burglars wear? Sneakers.


Word Unscramble: UGMETN (Hint: A type of spice; warm nutty

flavor)

Trivia: What is the only U.S state that produces coffee beans?

Zoom Group: Crack the Code with McKenzie @ 11:00am




Week Four July 19th-25th

July 19th

Today marks national zoo keeper week. Do you have a favorite animal at the zoo? Draw a picture of it! Be sure to send it into your Recreation

Therapist to display your work at the day center!

July 20th

On this day in 1969 Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. Do you

remember where you were on this day? What were your thoughts about the first human walking on the moon? Sing a song to celebrate! How

about fly me to the moon by Frank Sinatra?

July 21st

One summer fun thing to do is pick berries! Have you ever been berry picking? Where did you go? Who were you with? What is the most berries

you picked at once?

July 22nd

Make a to-do list today. Write your tasks down and prioritize them! To-do lists are important for reducing stress and increasing productivity. Take

note of how it feels to check things off one by one!

July 23rd

Take some time to get glammed up today. Try a new hairstyle, put on some lipstick, and spray some cologne/perfume. Sometimes when you

look your best, you feel your best!

July 24th

Tell someone a joke today! Whether it is good or bad, it is still funny and a good gesture to make people laugh. If you cannot think of a joke, try

this one: Question: What did the left eye say to the right eye?

Answer: Between you and me, something smells.

July 25th

Do you know what Lyme disease is? This is an illness carried by ticks that often causes a rash and flu-like symptoms. Use these tips to prevent tick

bites when outdoors:

https://www.hopkinslyme.org/lyme-education/5-tips-for-preventing-tick-bites-and-lyme-disease/



Monday, July 20th Space Exploration Day

Today’s Positivity Pointer:

Life is beautiful. In times when the world can be so ugly, we

need to remember the good and the beauty. What is something

beautiful that you saw or witnessed today?


Word Mining: INTERNET

Trivia: What is the smallest U.S state by land area?

Zoom Group: Word in a Word with Natalie @ 11:00am



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Tuesday, July 21st

Junk Food Day


“DONUT worry, be happy!” –Unknown


Riddle: This belongs to you, but everyone else uses it.

Trivia: Polar bears mainly eat what animals?

Zoom Group: Relaxation & Music with Shari @11:00am

Call Shari’s office number to participate by telephone or sign up

for an email invite to video-conference by Zoom

Wednesday, July 22nd

Hot Dog Day

Today’s Positive Pointer: Life is full of lessons. This is the best way that we learn, grow, and

change. What is the greatest life lesson you have learned? Write it down,

or call your Recreation Therapist to discuss!


Word Unscramble: MNACIONN (Hint: A type of spice; make sweet rolls

with this and sugar)

Trivia: In which country did the Olympic Games originate?


Call Orion’s office number to receive an email invite to video-conference

by Zoom.

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Thursday, July 23rd Gorgeous Grandma Day


Word Mining: GARDENING

Trivia: Which Christmas carol was first to be broadcast in space?

Zoom Group: Virtual Fashion Show with Orion @ 11:00am

Call Orion’s office number to participate and sign up for an email invite to

video-conference by Zoom. You can even send us a picture my email or

snail mail!

-We know it’s been hard to stay fashion forward during COVID-19, but

show us how you’ve improvised! It could be a new up-dew, a “new” old

dress! There will be a prize for best ensemble and a separate

category for best fashion mask!

Happy Gorgeous Grandma Day!

Friday, July 24th

National Cousins Day


Home is where we feel the most comfortable, and often where

inspiration happens! What is your favorite area in your home

and why?


Why did the picture go to jail? Because it was framed!


Riddle: First, think of the color of clouds. Then, think of the

color of snow. Now, think of the color of a bright full moon.

Answer quickly! What do cows drink?

Trivia: In what year did Christopher Columbus discover, “The

New World”?

Zoom Group: True or False with Kristin @ 11:00am



Zoom Group: Movie Club Discussion with Orion @ 2:00pm

Please call Orion’s office number to participate by telephone or


-Before the Group, watch Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the

Baskervilles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwKv0fkFZ54

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwKv0fkFZ54


Week Five July 26th-31st

July 26th

Today is New York States birthday. What are the things

you associate with New York? Make a list! Here are a few

things to get you started: bagels, Wegmans, and New-

York style pizza.

July 27th

Did you know that July is Blueberry month? Let’s celebrate!

Wear as much blue as you can today. Try to be head to toe

dressed in blue, be sure to take a photo of yourself!

July 28th

Let’s play name 5! The categories for today are: Types of birds,

scents of lotion/perfume, candy bars, electronic devices, things

in the offce.

July 29th

Today is chicken wings day! Do you eat chicken wings? What

are your favorite flavor? From where? Are you a fan of spicy

food? How spicy can you handle?

July 30th

Henry Ford was born on this day in 1863. Can you name 10

models of Ford cars? Did you ever own a Ford? Call your

Recreation Therapist to reminisce!

July 31st

Tonight, take some time to search for and find the moon. What

does it look like? Are there any stars around? Do you think the

moon is made of cheese?

Monday, July 27th

Love is Kind Day


“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” –Unknown


Word Unscramble: OMLOB (Hint: Flowers opening up)

Trivia: What movie did Elvis Presley first appear in?

Zoom Group: July Trivia with Kate @ 11:00am

Call Kate’s office number to participate by telephone or sign up


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Tuesday, July 28th Milk Chocolate Day


Nature is such a wonderful gift the world has given us. What is

your favorite part of nature?


Word Mining: HIPPOPATAMUS

Trivia: A shuttlecock is used in which sport?

Zoom Group: Guess the Sound with Kristin @ 11:00am



Wednesday, July 29th

Lipstick Day


“Give a woman the right lipstick and she can conquer the

world.” –Unknown


Riddle: What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but

never in a thousand years?

Trivia: Who was the first female singer to be inducted into the

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?


Call Orion’s office number to receive an email invite

to video-conference by Zoom.

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Thursday, July 30th Father-in-Law Day


Laughing helps relieve tension, stress, and boosts your immune

system! What is something that made you laugh today?


Word Unscramble: GLBDYAU (Hint: Some people think this bug

is lucky!)

Trivia: Which team plays at the oldest stadium in the NFL?

Zoom Group: Short Story Group with McKenzie @ 11:00am



Friday, July 31st Avocado Day


“You are all I AVO wanted!” –Unknown


What do you call a fish without eyes? A “fsh.”


Word Mining: AWESOME

Trivia: Where is the headquarters of the United Nations (UN)

located?

Zoom Group: Summer Reminiscing with Krystle @ 11:00am

Call Krystle’s office number to participate by telephone or sign


Zoom Group: 315 Rocks with Orion @ 2:00pm

Call Orion’s office number to participate by telephone or sign up


-Before the Group, Paint a Rock! If you need materials, let Orion

know. Share the story of your rock with the group! If you want,

you can take a picture, and even Join the Facebook Group 315

Rocks

July 2020 Religious and Cultural

Observances

July 1: Canada Day

July 4: Independence Day- United States

July 4: Dharma Day, is a celebration of Buddha’s first teachings.

July 8-9 (sundown to sundown): The Martyrdom of

the Bab- Bahá’ís

July 11: St. Benedict Day, the feast day of St. Benedict celebrated by some Christian denominations.

July 11: World Population Day

July 14: Bastille Day, commemorating the Storming of the Bastille in France

July 15: St. Vladimir of the Great Day, celebrated by the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.

July 18: Nelson Mandela International Day, launched in 2009, in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday

July 24: Pioneer Day- Church of Latter Day Saints

July 25: St. James the Greater Day- Christianity

July 26: Disability Independence Day, celebrating the

1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

July 29-30: Tisha B'Av- Judaism

July 29-July 30 (sundown to sundown): Waqf al

Arafa- Islam

July 30-31: Eid al-Adha, an Islamic festival

July 30: International Day of Friendship

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