S e r e n i t y A s s i s t e d

L i v i n g & M e m o r y

C a r e

D i l w o r t h , M N

Points of

Interest:

• February

Birthdays

• Activity

Calendar

• Snapshot

Photos

• Movies of

the Month

On February 14 each year, sweethearts celebrate Valentine’s Day by exchanging cards, chocolates, and other tokens of love. But do these sweethearts know who they are celebrating? The true identity of St. Valentine is murky and there are differing stories detailing his role in the church and the acts that inspired the popular holiday bearing his name. Competing stories depict St. Valentinus (the Latin version of the name) as either a priest from Rome or the Bishop of Terni during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Legend has it that Valentinus aided Christians who were persecuted under Claudius II’s reign. Eventually, Valentinus, too, was put under house arrest at the home of Judge Asterius. It so happened that Asterius had a blind daughter. The judge asked Valentinus to prove the power of Christ by restoring the girl’s sight. When Valentinus performed the miracle, the judge thanked him by freeing him and all the Christians he had imprisoned. But Valentinus did not remain free for long. He was again arrested and brought before Emperor Claudius II himself. When Valentinus attempted to convert Claudius to Christianity, he was executed on February 14, AD 270, but before his martyrdom, he is said to have written a note to the daughter of Asterius, which he signed “From your Valentine.” Another story details how Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men in the belief that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families. Valentine defied Claudius and performed marriages in secret, purportedly cutting hearts of parchment and gifting them to the couples as a sign of God’s eternal love. When Valentine’s secret was discovered, Claudius executed him. These stories are different yet they both illustrate Valentine’s devotion to his faith and his people. As these legends spread, so did Valentine’s reputation for heroic love and devotion, inspiring a holiday dedicated to the ide-als he died for.

The following movies are scheduled once per week in each building. Please refer to

the weekly activity calendar for dates and times of scheduled movies.

Overcomer (2019) Max High school basketball coach John Harrison and his team face an uncertain future when their town's largest manufacturing plant shuts down unexpectedly. As hun-dreds of people move away, John reluctantly agrees to coach cross-country, a sport he doesn't even like. His outlook soon changes when he meets Hannah Scott, an unlikely runner who pushes herself to the limit. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new friend, John starts to train Hannah for the biggest race of her young life.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes), who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts (Dick Van Dyke), and his various oddball inven-tions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villain-ous Baron Bomburst (Gert Frobe) and his evil designs on the Potts family car.

Chicken Little (2005) Young Chicken Little (Zach Braff) throws his small town into panic by claiming the sky is falling. Unable to find the piece of "sky" that hit him, he earns the town's scorn. A year later, outcast Little tries to redeem himself by joining the baseball team, helping to win a crucial game. Later that night he is hit on the head again and discovers that the "falling sky" is actually from a UFO. Now, Little must convince the skeptical town that an al-ien invasion is about to happen.

Jersey Boys (2014) In the 1960s, four scrappy young men from New Jersey -- Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Tommy DeVito -- have the magic sound that propels them from singing under streetlights to singing in spotlights. With songs like "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Walk Like a Man," the quartet finds itself at the top of the charts. However, personal and professional problems threaten to tear the group apart.

Sorting buttons at our South Campus!

Cold weather has us busting out our Horses game!

Painted cardinal canvases!

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February 2020

Fryn’ Pan @ 11:00

Family Council @ 10:45 am (West)

Steve Kraushus @ 2 pm (West)

Events are subject to change!

Family Council @ 10:45 am (East)

Communion w/ Marlene

Ice Cream SUNDAES

Nail Day!

Nail Day!

Ice Cream SUNDAES

Nail Day!

Ice Cream SUNDAES

Dilworth Lutheran 2:00 (East)) &

2:30 (West)

Catholic Mass @

10:15 am (South)

Church Transportation

@ 10 am

Church Transportation

Appetizer Night @ 6:00

Church Transportation

Nail Day!

Ice Cream SUNDAES

Church Transportation

River City Church Group West (6:30pm)

Appetizer Night @ 6:00

Appetizer Night @ 6:00

West Beaton Music @ 3pm (South)

@

3:45 pm

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3:45 pm

@

3:45 pm

St. Joe’s 55+ Gathering @ 2 pm

Appetizer Night @ 6:00 @

3:45 pm

New Horizons Band @ 2 pm (West)

Shopping

West @ 2:00 pm

West @ 2:00 pm

Shopping

Moorhead

Library

Outing

Shopping

Shopping

Shopping

Hollywood Themed Trivia @ 1:15 (West)

& 3:15 (South)

Chiefs vs. 49’ers @ 5:30 pm

Academy Awards

@ 6 pm

East @ 1:30 pm

Steve Kraushus @ 2 pm (South)

9 am—10:30 am (East)

**Must Sign Up

9 am—10:30 am (West)

**Must Sign Up

Football Wellness Tournament @ 1:15 pm (East) @ 3 pm (South)

Football Wellness Tournament @ 3 pm (South)

East @ 2:00 pm

February 11th

Maxine Kallander & Ellie Hecker February 16th

Pat Schenck February 22nd

Mary Beaton February 25th

Arvilla Lien

MARCH March 8th = Daylights Savings

March 15th = March Madness Tournament

March 17th = St. Patrick’s Day

March 26th = Twins Home Opener

APRIL

April 9th = Mr. Sparkle Window Washing

April 12th = Easter

UPCOMING May 2nd = Kentucky Derby

May 5th = Cinco de Mayo

May 12th = Mother’s Day

May 17th = Syttende Mai

TBD = Mothers & Others Luncheon

May 25th = Memorial Day (Business Office Closed)

June 26th = Slew Foot Family Band @ 1:00 pm (West)

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Anderson-Tollefson families, which has

provided over 13 years of award-

winning service to seniors and their

families. We encourage you to visit

Serenity and let our friendly residents

and staff welcome you and your family.

Please contact us for further

information or to schedule a tour.

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Meal Times

Breakfast: 7-9*

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Lunch: 12 :00 pm

Supper: 6:00 pm

Scheduled Transportation

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