Valley Voices How May We Help You? Mary Lynn Yengst—Ext. 101 Executive Director [email protected]Jackie Holton—Ext. 126 Director of Assisted Living [email protected]Mike Drew—Ext. 121 Director of Facilities [email protected]Susan Bishop—Ext. 102 Director of Admissions & Marketing sbishop@ourladyofthevalley.com Susan Painter—Ext. 106 Director of Marketing & Community Relations spainter@ourladyofthevalley.com Danci Laprade—Ext. 105 Director of Nursing – Nursing & Rehabilitation [email protected]Hannah Sitze—Ext. 111 Director of Life Enrichment [email protected]Darlene Holland Assistant Director of Nursing – Nursing & Rehabilitation [email protected]Sarah Dickerson—Ext. 128 Community Relations Coordinator [email protected]Jessica Dowdy—Ext. 113 Director of Social Services [email protected]Jennifer Dunkle—Ext. 135 Director of Talent Development [email protected]Jason Fellows—Ext. 114 Maintenance Director [email protected]Allen Woodie—Ext. 113 Pastoral Counselor [email protected]Flo Hawkins-Lincicome—Ext. 119 Dining Services Director [email protected]Amy Stovall—Ext. 109 Business Office Manager [email protected]Kayley Brookman—Ext. 118 Director of Nursing – Assisted Living [email protected]Leah Gravley—Ext. 114 Director of Environmental Services [email protected]Laura Brown—Ext. 108 Payroll Coordinator/Accounts Payable [email protected]Tina Jerman—Ext. 100 Administrative Assistant [email protected]May Birthdays In astrology, those born from May 1–20 are Bulls of Taurus. While Taureans enjoy the comforts of luxury, they are unafraid of hard work and dedicate themselves to the tasks at hand. Their steadfast nature makes them reliable. Those born from May 21–31 are Twins of Gemini. With a feeling that something or someone is always missing, Twins forever seek new friends and opportunities. They are curious, intelligent, and sociable communicators, which makes them valuable colleagues and empathetic friends. Bing Crosby (singer) – May 3, 1903 Nellie Bly (journalist) – May 5, 1864 Toni Tennille (musician) – May 8, 1940 Salvador Dalí (artist) – May 11, 1904 Stevie Wonder (musician) – May 13, 1950 Henry Fonda (actor) – May 16, 1905 Mr. T (actor) – May 21, 1952 Naomi Campbell (model) – May 22, 1970 Sally Ride (astronaut) – May 26, 1951 Bob Hope (entertainer) – May 29, 1903 OLOV May Birthday’s 2 Pam Schenk 3 Rowena Brewer 5 Phyllis Williams 9 Christeen Lewis 9 Vivian Moore 11 Alice Robinson 11 Gladys Light 14 Judy Grinstein 18 Helen Simpson 19 Thomas Rice 19 Donna Woolwine 24 Jim Ripley 30 Hilda Ferrell 31 Ruth Cristy Our Lady of the Valley | 650 N Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24016 | 540.345.5111 Last Month at OLOV We started off the month of April with a Valley Choir Easter Performance where residents who make up the choir sang to their fellow residents and our very own Activities Coordinator, Karen, played the piano alongside the choir. Later that day, everyone received a visit from the Easter Bunny with some goodies. To celebrate grilled cheese sandwich day, we made 3 different types of mini grilled cheeses for the residents to taste test. In addition, the very next day it was time for us to celebrate Peach Cobbler Day with some homemade peach cobbler made by the activities team. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food tastings! Friends, Family, and Residents gathered to participate in our Earth Day Celebration. Residents and guests had the opportunity to pick their very own succulent and plant it while enjoying themed decorations, “dirt” cups, and ocean water. To finish out that week, a fan favorite joined us to perform a concert, The Saxy Keys! They always get everyone up on their feet and singing along! For Look-A-Like Day we asked staff and residents to pair up together for a twin day fashion show. The West Virginia twins stole the show! We got together to throw a party for everyone who had a birthday in April with music by Marc Baskind and a sweet treat. What a fun time! To bring the month to an end, we went on an outing to the Drive Through Strawberry Festival at the Berglund Center. Who could resist a strawberry shortcake or strawberry sundae?! May 2021 Celebrating May Creative Beginnings Month Meditation Month Physical Fitness & Sports Month Lemonade Day May 2 Teacher Day May 4 Cinco de Mayo May 5 Mother’s Day (U.S.) May 9 International Nurses Day May 12 Ride a Unicycle Day May 16 NASCAR Day May 21 Victoria Day (Canada) May 24 Memorial Day (U.S.) May 31 May 2021
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Valley Voices How May We Help You? Mary Lynn Yengst—Ext. 101 Executive Director [email protected] Jackie Holton—Ext. 126 Director of Assisted Living [email protected] Mike Drew—Ext. 121 Director of Facilities [email protected] Susan Bishop—Ext. 102 Director of Admissions & Marketing
Danci Laprade—Ext. 105 Director of Nursing – Nursing & Rehabilitation [email protected] Hannah Sitze—Ext. 111 Director of Life Enrichment [email protected] Darlene Holland Assistant Director of Nursing – Nursing & Rehabilitation [email protected] Sarah Dickerson—Ext. 128 Community Relations Coordinator [email protected] Jessica Dowdy—Ext. 113 Director of Social Services [email protected] Jennifer Dunkle—Ext. 135 Director of Talent Development [email protected] Jason Fellows—Ext. 114 Maintenance Director [email protected] Allen Woodie—Ext. 113 Pastoral Counselor [email protected] Flo Hawkins-Lincicome—Ext. 119 Dining Services Director [email protected] Amy Stovall—Ext. 109 Business Office Manager [email protected] Kayley Brookman—Ext. 118 Director of Nursing – Assisted Living [email protected] Leah Gravley—Ext. 114 Director of Environmental Services [email protected] Laura Brown—Ext. 108 Payroll Coordinator/Accounts Payable [email protected] Tina Jerman—Ext. 100 Administrative Assistant [email protected]
May Birthdays
In astrology, those born from May 1–20 are Bulls of Taurus. While Taureans enjoy the comforts of luxury, they are unafraid of hard work and dedicate themselves to the tasks at hand. Their steadfast nature makes them reliable. Those born from May 21–31 are Twins of Gemini. With a feeling that something or someone is always missing, Twins forever seek new friends and opportunities. They are curious, intelligent, and sociable communicators, which makes them valuable colleagues and empathetic friends.
Bing Crosby (singer) – May 3, 1903 Nellie Bly (journalist) – May 5, 1864 Toni Tennille (musician) – May 8, 1940 Salvador Dalí (artist) – May 11, 1904 Stevie Wonder (musician) – May 13, 1950 Henry Fonda (actor) – May 16, 1905 Mr. T (actor) – May 21, 1952 Naomi Campbell (model) – May 22, 1970 Sally Ride (astronaut) – May 26, 1951 Bob Hope (entertainer) – May 29, 1903
OLOV May Birthday’s
2 Pam Schenk
3 Rowena Brewer
5 Phyllis Williams
9 Christeen Lewis
9 Vivian Moore
11 Alice Robinson
11 Gladys Light
14 Judy Grinstein
18 Helen Simpson
19 Thomas Rice
19 Donna Woolwine
24 Jim Ripley
30 Hilda Ferrell
31 Ruth Cristy
Our Lady of the Valley | 650 N Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24016 | 540.345.5111
Last Month at OLOV
We started off the month of April with a Valley Choir Easter Performance where residents who make up the choir sang to their fellow residents and our very own Activities Coordinator, Karen, played the piano alongside the choir. Later that day, everyone received a visit from the Easter Bunny with some goodies. To celebrate grilled cheese sandwich day, we made 3 different types of mini grilled cheeses for the residents to taste test. In addition, the very next day it was time for us to celebrate Peach Cobbler Day with some homemade peach cobbler made by the activities team. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food tastings! Friends, Family, and Residents gathered to participate in our Earth Day Celebration. Residents and guests had the opportunity to pick their very own succulent and plant it while enjoying themed decorations, “dirt” cups, and ocean water. To finish out that week, a fan favorite joined us to perform a concert, The Saxy Keys! They always get everyone up on their feet and singing along! For Look-A-Like Day we asked staff and residents to pair up together for a twin day fashion show. The West Virginia twins stole the show! We got together to throw a party for everyone who had a birthday in April with music by Marc Baskind and a sweet treat. What a fun time! To bring the month to an end, we went on an outing to the Drive Through Strawberry Festival at the Berglund Center. Who could resist a strawberry shortcake or strawberry sundae?!
Wow! I noticed this morning while checking my calendar, the month of May has at least 70 special days of celebration and Holidays. May Day, Cinco De Mayo, National Teacher’s Day, National Day of Prayer, Mother’s Day, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Memorial Day, and the list goes on and on. If we were to choose to celebrate all these special days, I feel we could easily be so busy, we might miss the beauty that God will give us through the efflorescent fields surrounding the Blue Ridge Mountains, which we so fortunately call home. Many of us “remember when” time spent on a front porch swing in those early days of May, brought a certain tranquility to our busy schedule. The flower beds, and florid Red-Bud trees and Dogwoods that are indigenous to most every front yard in the valley. From my childhood, we would celebrate many of these occasions in May, making those days stand out as special. Somewhere in the busyness of life, I confess that I am guilty of just “going through the motions” in my observance, of course I enjoy time with family, and the break it allows in routine. However, am I really giving honor to Mother’s Day and Memorial Day for example, if all we do is have a cook-out or picnic? My challenge to you (and to myself) this month of May, will be as we celebrate may we pay tribute to those we still have, and by sharing with the next generation, honor those that have went on before. Make it such a day that will be remembered and set in order for years to come. And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of
them when thou sittest in thine house, and when
thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and
when thou risest up. Deuteronomy 11:19 (KJV)
Pastor Al
Better Nature
May 28 is Bermuda Day, a celebration to encourage civic and cultural pride in Bermudian ways of life. Bermuda Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer and is celebrated with parades featuring decorated floats, a half-marathon, and plenty of music and dancing. Bermuda Day also marks the start of Bermuda shorts season. Is there anything more symbolic of Bermuda than Bermuda shorts? They are the official national dress for men, worn three inches above the knee with knee socks, tasseled loafers, a jacket, and tie. They are worn as business attire, evening wear, and are even part of Bermuda’s police uniform. The shorts originated with the British Royal Navy. Soldiers working desk jobs in the tropics were issued lightweight shorts and knee socks. Civilians in Bermuda first started copying the military style in the 1920s. Unfortunately for businessmen beyond Bermuda, the shorts never caught on as business attire. But for casual occasions, like celebrating Bermuda Day on May 28, Bermuda shorts are a must.
Fee Parking
Inventor Carl Magee filed the patent for the world’s first parking meter, which he called the Park-o-Meter, on May 13, 1935. With automobile ownership reaching all-time highs, many urban areas were suddenly battling a new scourge—the lack of parking! When the first meters were installed in downtown Oklahoma City, drivers were not too keen
on their installation. Some outraged citizens found them un-American and likened the nickel-an-hour fee to an unlawful tax. Businesses, however, loved the meters, as they encouraged the turnover of motorists, which meant a steady stream of new customers. By 1940, more than 140,000 parking meters lined American streets.
Valley Happenings
***Weekly Current Event Discussions will be held on:***
May 3rd at 2:00pm May 12th at 3:15pm May 21st at 3:15pm May 24th at 2:00pm Wednesday, May 5th at 3:15pm Come on down to the conservatory to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some margaritas, festive snacks, music, and more!
Friday, May 7th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Join us for a Mother’s Day Tea and live music with The Saxy Keys on the front porch! Tuesday, May 18th at 2:00pm Everyone is invited to the May Birthday Party Celebration with Marc Baskind! Refreshments will be served. Thursday, May 20th at 2:30pm Come participate in the Valley Olympics in the conservatory! Friday, May 28th at 10:00am Join us in the dining room for a performance by our very own Valley Choir for Memorial Day! Be sure to come support your fellow friends. Monday, May 31st at 2:30pm To celebrate Memorial Day, we will be having a concert with Robbie & Betty Vance with refreshments on the porch!
The Old Ball Game
On May 2, 1908, songwriters Albert von Tilzer and Jack Norworth submitted their song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” to the United States copyright office, unaware it would come to be called America’s second national anthem. Even though the song’s chorus is sung by millions, few know the rest of the lyrics or their feminist inspiration: the celebrity vaudeville star and outspoken suffragette Trixie Friganza.
Norworth was dating Friganza when he wrote the lyrics. While riding the New York City subway, he saw a sign that read “Baseball Today—Polo Grounds.” Inspiration so overwhelmed Norworth that he scribbled the lyrics on the back of an envelope that is now on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. The star of Norworth’s tune is a woman named Katie Casey, a baseball superfan who “Saw all the games / Knew all the players by their first names.” She even “Told the umpire he was wrong, / All along, / Good and strong.” This outspoken female fan in the song was undoubtedly modeled after his progressive girlfriend, the indomitable Trixie Friganza.
Honoring Mother Ocean
Good sons and daughters will remember that May 9 is Mother’s Day, a day to shower mom with love and appreciation. But will we also remember that May 10 is
Mother Ocean Day? Just as our mothers gave us life and nurtured us, so too do our oceans sustain life on planet Earth. Oceans produce half of all the world’s oxygen and absorb massive amounts of carbon dioxide. Covering 70% of Earth’s surface, our oceans are also responsible for regulating climate and weather patterns. Preserving the health of our oceans is our first line of defense against a rapidly warming planet. On this day, perhaps you can visit the beach for a local cleanup or watch a documentary about undersea life.
