MacKenzie Place FORT COLLINS Fun and Functional Nutcrackers Standing at attention with their tall hats and toothy grins, nutcrackers are a festive seasonal sight, but do you know the story behind the ornamental soldiers? Various tools for cracking open nuts, from simple levers to screw designs, have been around for centuries and were usually made of metal. In the 1700s, woodworkers in Germany began carving nutcrackers in the shapes of soldiers and kings. Symbols of good luck and protection, the dolls were traditionally given as giſts. Pressing a handle on the back of the figurine enabled its mouth to move up and down to crack open a nut. Bright colors and handcraſted parts added to the charm of the creations. The march of nutcrackers into the U.S. was spurred by two factors. During World War II, many American soldiers stationed in Germany bought nutcrackers as souvenirs for their loved ones. Around the same time, Peter Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” debuted in the U.S. and became a hit, making the character a beloved icon. As pre-shelled nuts became more common, nutcrackers were used mainly for decoration. While traditional soldiers remain a popular design, whimsical figures of all kinds can now be found. Handcraſted wooden nutcrackers are still produced in Germany and are a favorite among collectors. Stay Safe and Healthy This Season Winter is a time to enjoy the warmth and comfort of home — not worry about chilly weather or catching a cold. Here are some tips to help the season stay merry, healthy and bright: Wash your hands — With more people indoors, germs that can cause illness are more prevalent. Wash your hands oſten with soap and water, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Get a dose of vitamin D — Less sunshine means less vitamin D absorption, so eat a variety of foods that include the nutrient, including eggs, milk, fortified cereals, and fatty fish such as salmon and tuna. Vitamin D boosts your immune system and helps stave off the “winter blues.” Dress warmly — Two or three thin layers of clothing are actually warmer than one thick layer. When out during cold weather, wear a heavy coat, a hat, gloves or mittens, and a scarf. Limit your time outdoors and go inside immediately if your clothing gets wet. Music to Your Ears Whether you listen to jazz, belt out a tune at karaoke or play the piano, the melodies that surround you can do your body good. Note these health benefits of music: Boosts mood — Ever notice that certain songs put a smile on your face? Listening to your favorite music triggers the release of dopamine, a brain chemical responsible for feel-good emotions. Stimulates the brain — Many areas of the brain are engaged when a person listens to or creates music, much like the way the body gets a workout during exercise. Evokes memories — Songs from the past have the ability to take us to another time and may bring back comforting memories. Music therapy oſten helps Alzheimer’s patients. Promotes bonding — Attending a performance or joining a sing-along or drum circle encourages social interactions and reduces feelings of loneliness. DECEMBER 2017 • HOLLY JOLLY DAYS The Heisman Trophy Each December, before bowl season begins, college football takes a moment off the field to recognize an athlete of excellence and integrity. The season’s most outstanding player is awarded the Heisman Trophy for his ability, diligence, perseverance and hard work. In 1935, New York City’s Downtown Athletic Club presented the first award — then named the DAC Trophy — to Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago. The next year, the prize was renamed the Heisman Memorial Trophy as a tribute to John Heisman, the club’s athletic director and a legendary former college football coach. The 13-inch bronze trophy depicts a footballer in sidestepping action. New York University’s star player Ed Smith modeled for the figure, which was sculpted by Frank Eliscu. All college football players are eligible for the prestigious prize, and the winner is determined by more than 900 ballots. Sports journalists cast the majority of the votes, along with previous trophy recipients and one popular vote by fans. Finalists attend a televised award ceremony in New York City, where the winner is announced live. Notable past Heisman honorees include Paul Hornung, Ernie Davis, Roger Staubach, Archie Griffin, Marcus Allen, Doug Flutie and Cam Newton.
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MacKenzie PlaceFORT COLLINS
Fun and Functional NutcrackersStanding at attention with their tall hats and toothy grins, nutcrackers are a festive seasonal sight, but do you know the story behind the ornamental soldiers?Various tools for cracking open nuts, from simple levers to screw designs, have been around for centuries and were usually made of metal. In the 1700s, woodworkers in Germany began carving nutcrackers in the shapes of soldiers and kings. Symbols of good luck and protection, the dolls were traditionally given as gifts. Pressing a handle on the back of the figurine enabled its mouth to move up and down to crack open a nut. Bright colors and handcrafted parts added to the charm of the creations.The march of nutcrackers into the U.S. was spurred by two factors. During World War II, many American soldiers stationed in Germany bought nutcrackers as souvenirs for their loved ones. Around the same time, Peter Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” debuted in the U.S. and became a hit, making the character a beloved icon.As pre-shelled nuts became more common, nutcrackers were used mainly for decoration. While traditional soldiers remain a popular design, whimsical figures of all kinds can now be found. Handcrafted wooden nutcrackers are still produced in Germany and are a favorite among collectors.
Stay Safe and Healthy This SeasonWinter is a time to enjoy the warmth and comfort of home — not worry about chilly weather or catching a cold. Here are some tips to help the season stay merry, healthy and bright:Wash your hands — With more people indoors, germs that can cause illness are more prevalent. Wash your hands often with soap and water, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.Get a dose of vitamin D — Less sunshine means less vitamin D absorption, so eat a variety of foods that include the nutrient, including eggs, milk, fortified cereals, and fatty fish such as salmon and tuna. Vitamin D boosts your immune system and helps stave off the “winter blues.”Dress warmly — Two or three thin layers of clothing are actually warmer than one thick layer. When out during cold weather, wear a heavy coat, a hat, gloves or mittens, and a scarf. Limit your time outdoors and go inside immediately if your clothing gets wet.
Music to Your EarsWhether you listen to jazz, belt out a tune at karaoke or play the piano, the melodies that surround you can do your body good. Note these health benefits of music:Boosts mood — Ever notice that certain songs put a smile on your face? Listening to your favorite music triggers the release of dopamine, a brain chemical responsible for feel-good emotions.Stimulates the brain — Many areas of the brain are engaged when a person listens to or creates music, much like the way the body gets a workout during exercise.Evokes memories — Songs from the past have the ability to take us to another time and may bring back comforting memories. Music therapy often helps Alzheimer’s patients.Promotes bonding — Attending a performance or joining a sing-along or drum circle encourages social interactions and reduces feelings of loneliness.
DECEMBER 2017 • HOLLY JOLLY DAYS
The Heisman TrophyEach December, before bowl season begins, college football takes a moment off the field to recognize an athlete of excellence and integrity. The season’s most outstanding player is awarded the Heisman Trophy for his ability, diligence, perseverance and hard work.In 1935, New York City’s Downtown Athletic Club presented the first award — then named the DAC Trophy — to Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago. The next year, the prize was renamed the Heisman Memorial Trophy as a tribute to John Heisman, the club’s athletic director and a legendary former college football coach.The 13-inch bronze trophy depicts a footballer in sidestepping action. New York University’s star player Ed Smith modeled for the figure, which was sculpted by Frank Eliscu.All college football players are eligible for the prestigious prize, and the winner is determined by more than 900 ballots. Sports journalists cast the majority of the votes, along with previous trophy recipients and one popular vote by fans. Finalists attend a televised award ceremony in New York City, where the winner is announced live.Notable past Heisman honorees include Paul Hornung, Ernie Davis, Roger Staubach, Archie Griffin, Marcus Allen, Doug Flutie and Cam Newton.
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Old-Fashioned Festive FareWhether carried on by culinary tradition or celebrated in story and song, some foods from years past remain part of the season’s festivities:Chestnuts — The lyrics of a sentimental holiday song describe “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Roasted chestnuts have been a common street food for centuries in Europe and Asia. The brown nuts are heated over a flame or in an oven. Once cooled, peeling the hard shell reveals a meaty, sweet-tasting nut.
Sugarplums — The beloved Sugar Plum Fairy rules the Kingdom of Sweets in Tchaikovsky’s popular ballet “The Nutcracker.” A long-ago luxury, this confection from the 17th to 19th centuries was not actually a sugared plum as the name suggests, but a type of small, hard-sugar candy that resembled the fruit’s shape.
Figgy pudding — The word pudding is a generic term for dessert in Britain, where a figgy pudding topped with a holly sprig ends a holiday meal. The dome-shaped, moist spice cake, loaded with dried fruit, is also called plum pudding and was most popular in the 15th to 19th centuries.
Special SproutsWith the look of miniature cabbages, Brussels sprouts offer maximum nutrition.Like cabbage, Brussels sprouts are cruciferous vegetables, a group that also includes broccoli, cauliflower, kale and collard greens. These plants are known for powerful compounds that may protect the body from cancer. Additionally, Brussels sprouts are low in calories but high in fiber and protein, and a 1-cup serving contains more than 100 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamins C and K. Among the vegetable’s other valuable nutrients are vitamin A, folate, potassium, iron, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids.In season throughout the fall and winter, Brussels sprouts grow along a tall stalk, which can grow as high as 3 feet and produce 20 to 40 sprouts. Some varieties are as tiny as 1 inch in diameter, while others can be as large as golf balls. The sprouts are often prepared steamed, roasted or sautéed, or shredded raw into salads.The vegetable is believed to be native to a region in Belgium near the capital of Brussels, the sprouts’ namesake. After World War I, the popularity of Brussels sprouts spread across Europe and the U.S., where California currently grows most of the domestic crop.
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9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:00 Mexican Train Dominos, PB 10:30 Bible Study, PDR 11:15 Blood Pressure Checks, LH 11:15 Balloon Volleyball, BR 1:00 Beginners’ Watercolor Class, AK 2:00 Just for Fun Bingo, PB 3:20 Texas Hold ‘Em, AK 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Fusion Fit and Balance, BR 11:00 TED Talk Tuesday, TH 1:00 Contract Bridge, PB 1:30 Shopping Trip, FD 3:00 Men’s Coffee, OG 3:00 Ladies’ Afternoon Tea, PDR 4:00 Line Dancing with Lauren, PF
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 9:45 Excursion: Celestial
Seasonings Tour, FD 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:30 Meditation & Relaxation with Dawn, BR 11:30 Walker Line Dancing, PF 1:00 Chair Yoga (Video), BR 1:30 Bingo, .25, OG 2:00 Technology Help with Dawn, PB 4:00 Beer & Billiards with John, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
10:30 Sunday Family Brunch, MR 10:30 Live Church Services
with Timberline, TH 10:30 Current Events Discussion
Group, PB 1:00 Sunday Scrabble, PB 2:00 Holiday Music Performance, BR 2:15 Dealer’s Choice Poker, OG 3:00 Lecture Series, TH
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:00 Mexican Train Dominos, PB 10:30 Bible Study, PDR 11:15 Blood Pressure Checks, LH 11:15 Balloon Volleyball, BR 2:00 Just for Fun Bingo, PB 3:20 Texas Hold ‘Em, AK 4:00 Wine & Cheese with Four
Square Pharmacy, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Fusion Fit and Balance, BR 11:00 TED Talk Tuesday, TH 1:00 Duplicate Bridge, PB 1:30 Shopping Trip, FD 3:00 Men’s Coffee, OG 3:00 Ladies’ Afternoon Tea, PDR 4:00 Line Dancing with Lauren, PF
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 9:30 Excursion: TBD, FD 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:30 Meditation & Relaxation
with Dawn, BR 11:30 Walker Line Dancing, PF 12:30 Music with Scott Jensen, LR 1:00 Chair Yoga (Video), BR 1:30 Bingo, .25, OG 2:00 Technology Help with Dawn, PB 7:00 Movie Night, TH
10:30 Sunday Family Brunch, MR 10:30 Live Church Services
with Timberline, TH 10:30 Current Events Discussion
Group, PB 1:00 Sunday Scrabble, PB 2:15 Dealer’s Choice Poker, OG 3:00 Lecture Series, TH 3:00 Terry Colbert’s Choir
Concert, Lodge
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:00 Mexican Train Dominos, PB 10:30 Bible Study, PDR 11:15 Blood Pressure Checks, LH 11:15 Balloon Volleyball, BR 2:00 Just for Fun Bingo, PB 3:20 Texas Hold ‘Em, AK 5:00 Holiday Piano Recital, LR 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Fusion Fit and Balance, BR
11:00 TED Talk Tuesday, TH 1:00 Contract Bridge, PB 1:30 Shopping Trip, FD 3:00 Men’s Coffee, OG 3:00 Ladies’ Afternoon Tea, PDR 4:00 Line Dancing with Lauren, PF
9:15 Fusion Fit and Balance, BR
11:00 TED Talk Tuesday, TH 1:00 Duplicate Bridge, PB 1:30 Shopping Trip, FD 3:00 Men’s Coffee, OG 3:00 Ladies’ Afternoon Tea, PDR 4:00 Line Dancing with Lauren, PF 4:00 Wine with Alan, PB
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 9:45 Excursion: Haystack
with Dawn, BR 11:30 Walker Line Dancing, PF 1:00 Chair Yoga (Video), BR 1:30 Bingo, .25, OG 2:00 Technology Help with Dawn, PB 4:00 Wine & Cheese Social, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:30 Meditation & Relaxation
with Dawn, BR 10:45 Excursion: Brown Palace Tea, FD 11:30 Walker Line Dancing, PF 1:00 Chair Yoga (Video), BR 1:30 Bingo, .25, OG 2:00 Technology Help with Dawn, PB 7:00 Movie Night, TH
10:30 Sunday Family Brunch, MR 10:30 Live Church Services
10:30 Sunday Family Brunch, MR 10:30 Live Church Services
with Timberline, TH 10:30 Current Events Discussion
Group, PB 12:00 Piano Performance:
John Lurton, LR 1:00 Sunday Scrabble, PB 2:15 Dealer’s Choice Poker, OG 3:00 Lecture Series, TH
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:00 Mexican Train Dominos, PB 10:30 Bible Study, PDR 11:15 Blood Pressure Checks, LH 11:15 Balloon Volleyball, BR 1:00 Wheelchair And Walker Clinic, AK 2:00 Just for Fun Bingo, PB 2:00 Town Hall Meeting, MR 3:20 Texas Hold ‘Em, AK 7:00 Movie Night, TH
TransportationMonday, 2 p.m.: Super Target/LibraryTuesday, 9:30 a.m.: WalgreensThursday, 10 a.m.: King Soopers Grocery
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 9:45 Excursion: Celestial
Seasonings Tour, FD 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:30 Meditation & Relaxation with Dawn, BR 11:30 Walker Line Dancing, PF 1:00 Chair Yoga (Video), BR 1:30 Bingo, .25, OG 2:00 Technology Help with Dawn, PB 4:00 Beer & Billiards with John, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Fusion Fit and Balance, BR 10:30 Book Club, PB 11:00 Catholic Communion
Service, CH 1:00 Cooking with Korey, AK 2:00 Hearts, PB 2:30 Ping-Pong, PF 3:00 Hope Chest Presentation
by Home Instead, TH 4:00 Line Dancing with Lauren, PF
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:30 Knitting & Crochet
for a Cause, Den 11:00 Mary Kay Open House, AK 2:00 Skip-Bo, PB 4:30 Happy Hour with Live
Music: Matt Smiley, BR 7:00 Movie Night, TH
10:00 Beginners Tai Chi, PF 10:00 Shopping Trip, FD 10:00 Festival of Trees Open House 11:15 Balloon Volleyball, BR 1:00 Scenic Drives, FD 1:30 Bingo, .50, OG 3:00 Lecture Series, TH 3:15 Blackjack, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
3:00 Lecture Series, TH 3:15 Blackjack, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:30 Knitting & Crochet
for a Cause, Den 2:00 Skip-Bo, PB 4:30 Happy Hour with Live Music:
Josh Brookstein, BR 5:30 Trip to Night Lights Tree
Lighting Celebration, FD 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 9:30 Excursion: TBD, FD 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:30 Meditation & Relaxation
with Dawn, BR 11:30 Walker Line Dancing, PF 12:30 Music with Scott Jensen, LR 1:00 Chair Yoga (Video), BR 1:30 Bingo, .25, OG 2:00 Technology Help with Dawn, PB 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Fusion Fit and Balance, BR
10:30 Book Club, PB 1:00 Quilters’ Meet Up, AK 1:30 Sunny Side Singers, BR 2:00 Hearts, PB 2:30 Ping-Pong, PF 4:00 Line Dancing with Lauren, PF
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:00 Bowling with Troy, FD 10:30 Knitting & Crochet
for a Cause, Den 2:00 Skip-Bo, PB 4:30 Happy Hour with Live Music:
Gary Camp’s Ragtime Band, BR 7:00 Movie Night, TH
10:00 Beginners Tai Chi, PF 10:00 Shopping Trip, FD 11:15 Balloon Volleyball, BR 1:00 Scenic Drives, FD 1:30 Bingo, .50, OG 3:00 Lecture Series, TH 3:15 Blackjack, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 9:45 Excursion: Haystack
with Dawn, BR 11:30 Walker Line Dancing, PF 1:00 Chair Yoga (Video), BR 1:30 Bingo, .25, OG 2:00 Technology Help with Dawn, PB 4:00 Wine & Cheese Social, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:30 Meditation & Relaxation
with Dawn, BR 10:45 Excursion: Brown Palace Tea, FD 11:30 Walker Line Dancing, PF 1:00 Chair Yoga (Video), BR 1:30 Bingo, .25, OG 2:00 Technology Help with Dawn, PB 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:00 Complimentary Hearing Screenings, AK
9:15 Fusion Fit and Balance, BR 10:30 Book Club, PB 11:00 Catholic Communion Service, CH 11:30 Piano with Jim Turner, LR 1:00 Bunco Party with Erica, PB 2:00 Hearts, PB 2:30 Ping-Pong, PF 4:00 Line Dancing with Lauren, PF
9:15 Fusion Fit and Balance, BR
10:30 Book Club, PB 2:00 Hearts, PB 2:30 Ping-Pong, PF 4:00 Line Dancing with Lauren, PF 5:00 “Make Mine a MacKenzie
Special!,” MR
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR
10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:30 Knitting & Crochet
for a Cause, Den 2:00 Skip-Bo, PB 4:30 Resident Holiday Party
with Live Music, MR 7:00 Movie Night, TH
9:15 Strengthen and Move, BR 10:00 Aqua Fitness, PF 10:00 Water Volleyball, PF 10:30 Knitting & Crochet
for a Cause, Den 11:30 Birthday Celebration, BR 2:00 Skip-Bo, PB 4:30 Happy Hour with Live
Music: Scott Jensen, BR 7:00 Movie Night, TH
10:00 Beginners Tai Chi, PF 10:00 Shopping Trip, FD 11:15 Balloon Volleyball, BR 1:00 Scenic Drives, FD 1:30 Bingo, .50, OG 3:00 Lecture Series, TH 3:15 Blackjack, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
10:00 Beginners Tai Chi, PF 10:00 Shopping Trip, FD 11:15 Balloon Volleyball, BR 1:00 Scenic Drives, FD 1:30 Bingo, .50, OG 3:00 Lecture Series, TH 3:15 Blackjack, OG 7:00 Movie Night, TH
Pool Courtyard, PCPrimeFit, PFPrivate Dining Room, PDRThe Lodge, LodgeTheater, TH
WINTER BEGINS
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DECEMBER 2017 MEMORY C A R EFORT COLLINS
8:00 ● Getting Ready, Reminisce
9:00 ● Coffee Talk 9:30 ● Hymns with Elaine 10:30 ● Sunday Church Service 2:30 ● Spa Day 6:30 ● Family Socialize 7:00 ● Movie Time
8:00 ● Getting Ready, Reminisce 9:00 ● Coffee Talk 9:30 ● Crossword Puzzle 10:30 ● Cecilia Burrough with Piano 1:30 ● Yoga with Beate Yoetter 2:30 ● Bingo! 3:30 ● Piano with Bill 7:00 ● Movie Time
8:00 ● Getting Ready, Reminisce
9:00 ● Coffee Talk 9:30 ● Balloon Volleyball 10:30 ● Cranium Crunch 2:00 ● Making Christmas Cards 6:30 ● Evening Spa 7:00 ● Movie Time
8:00 ● Putting Up the Christmas Tree
9:00 ● Coffee Talk 9:30 ● Manicures/Massages 10:30 ● Eldergrow 1:30 ● Classical Guitar with Alan 3:15 ● Table Tennis 7:00 ● Movie Time
