DECEMBER NEWSLETTER The History of the Holidays (which means "Feast day of hrist") is both a sacred...
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2017 Resident Spotlight Phyllis P. was born in Burkbur- nett, Texas in 1925. She grew up in Longview, Texas attending Southern Methodist University and Kilgore College where she was a famed “Kilgore Ranger- ette” until she met her future husband, Bill, a young Marine on his way to WWII. Bill was on a troop train that stopped for fuel and food in Longview. While their visit lasted only an hour, Phyllis and Bill wrote weekly letters for 3 years while he was in the Pacific fighting with the Ma- rines. When the war was over, he came back to Longview and asked Phyllis to be his bride. She said “Yes” and they married in 1946 . They then moved to Bill’s home in Cleveland, Ohio. Phyllis studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art and put her talents to work for the United States Post- al Service, designing stamp artwork, among other duties. She was employed by USPS for 25 years. After she retired, Phyl- lis continued to live in Ohio until her husband passed in 2008. Phyllis then came to live with her son Gary in Venice, Florida and later to A Banyan Residence where she continues to enjoys “Resort Style” Assisted living. A Banyan Residence DECEMBER NEWSLETTER The History of the Holidays Christmas (which means "Feast day of Christ") is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians cele- brate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, deco- rating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25–Christmas Day–has been a federal holi- day in the United States since 1870. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday which celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the larger Assyrian army. It also celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, where just a day's supply of oil allowed the menorah in the rededicat- ed Temple in Jerusalem to remain lit for eight days. Therefore, Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah for eight days. Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew cal- endar. Hanukkah begins in late November or December. In 2017 it starts on December 12th. The Hebrew word Hanuk- kah means rededication.
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2017
Resident Spotlight Phyllis P. was born in Burkbur-nett, Texas in 1925. She grew up in Longview, Texas attending Southern Methodist University and Kilgore College where she was a famed “Kilgore Ranger-ette” until she met her future husband, Bill, a young Marine on his way to WWII. Bill was on a troop train that stopped for fuel and food in Longview. While their visit lasted only an hour, Phyllis and Bill wrote weekly letters for 3 years while he was in the Pacific fighting with the Ma-rines. When the war was over, he came back to Longview and asked Phyllis to be his bride. She said “Yes” and they married in 1946 . They then moved to Bill’s home in Cleveland, Ohio. Phyllis studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art and put her talents to work for the United States Post-al Service, designing stamp artwork, among other duties. She was employed by USPS for 25 years. After she retired, Phyl-lis continued to live in Ohio until her husband passed in 2008. Phyllis then came to live with her son Gary in Venice, Florida and later to A Banyan Residence where she continues to enjoys “Resort Style” Assisted living.
A Banyan Residence DECEMBER NEWSLE TTER
The History of the Holidays
Christmas (which means "Feast day of Christ") is
both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and
commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around
the world have been observing it with traditions and practices
that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians cele-
brate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of
Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of
their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, deco-
rating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with
family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to
arrive. December 25–Christmas Day–has been a federal holi-
day in the United States since 1870.
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday which celebrates the
victory of the Maccabees over the larger Assyrian army. It also
celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, where
just a day's supply of oil allowed the menorah in the rededicat-
ed Temple in Jerusalem to remain lit for eight days. Therefore,
Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah for eight days. Hanukkah
begins on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew cal-
endar. Hanukkah begins in late November or December. In
2017 it starts on December 12th. The Hebrew word Hanuk-
kah means rededication.
Rules for Scavenger Hunt!
1) Each item on the list must be
found and presented to Barb
(Activities Coordinator) at the
same time.
2) Do not take items from
others.
3) The first person to find and
turn in all items will win a
prize!
4) Make it a fun time!
5) Happy Hunting!
.
A Banyan Residence would like to
welcome the following resident to
our community
Mary M.
Betty C.
Bob C.
12/6—Trip to Venice Car Museum
12/7—Trip to Frank Theatres
12/13—Trolley ride around downtown Venice, followed by hiding painted rocks.
12/20—Christmas Party, fol-lowed by outing to see Christ-mas Lights!
12/21—2nd outing to see
Christmas Lights!
12/27— Birthday Bash!
